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HomeMy WebLinkAboutPLAN COMMISSION - 04/07/1999 - MOLONEY COACHBUILDERS ELK GROVE VILLAGE Plan Commission Minutes April 7, 1999 8:00 P.M. Present: J. Glass, Chairman P. Ayers C. Henrici D. Paliganoff D. Sokolowski T. Thompson Absent: F. Geinosky J. Meyers K. Zizzo Staff: P. Vadopalas, Assistant to the Village Manager Petitioners: J. Scaletta, President, Moloney Coachbuilders D. Trainor, Attorney at Law Chairman Glass called the meeting to order at 8:07 p.m. Item 1: Approval of Minutes Chairman Glass moved and Commissioner Sokolowski seconded a motion to approve the minutes from the February 17, 1999 Plan Commission meeting. Upon voting, the motion carried unanimously(Glass, Ayers,Henrici, Paliganoff, Sokolowski,Thompson, AYES, Geinosky,Meyers, Zizzo,ABSENT). Commissioner Sokolowski moved and Commissioner Ayers seconded a motion to approve the minutes with one change from the March 3, 1999 Plan Commission meeting. Upon voting, the motion carried unanimously(Glass, Ayers,Henrici,Paliganoff, Sokolowski, Thompson, AYES, Geinosky, Meyers, Zizzo, ABSENT). Item 2: Moloney Coachbuilders Special Use Permit—Public Hearing Chairman Glass read the petition of Moloney Coachbuilders into the record. He stated that Moloney Coachbuilders is seeking a Special Use permit to operate a vehicle armoring service in an I-2 Industrial zoned district. Acting Secretary Paliganoff swore in the petitioners. D. Trainor explained that Moloney Coachbuilders is a vehicle armoring service that primarily does work on a contractual basis with the federal government. Their operations include the receiving,disassembly, and re-equipping of vehicles with bulletproofed components. Trainor stated that Moloney is currently based in Bensenville,but due to increasing orders from the federal government,they are planning to expand their light armoring operations to Elk Grove Village. J. Scaletta stated that Moloney Coachbuilders is a privately held corporation. Their main clients are the Secret Service, State Department, and diplomatic agencies. He further explained that they have been operating for 25 years. Moloney performs the armoring service for government clients only and does not do business with private individuals. Chairman Glass asked the petitioner to describe the facility they plan to lease. D. Trainor stated that the building they are leasing is at 1180 Pratt Boulevard and totals 25,000 square feet. Chairman Glass questioned how many vehicles will be stored in the building at one time. Trainor responded that the building can hold up to 20 vehicles which is how many their staff can handle at any given time. Trainor explained that the vehicles are received from the federal government,and can be converted into bulletproof vehicles within a four week period. Chairman Glass questioned whether any vehicles would be stored outside the building. J. Scaletta stated that due to security concerns,no vehicles or parts would be stored outside. Chairman Glass asked how many employees would be working at this location. Scaletta answered that the proposed operation would employ 40 employees. Commissioner Henrici asked how vehicles will be transported into the building. Scaletta responded that vehicles would be driven in through a vehicle entrance at the rear of the building. Commissioner Henrici stated that the building's driveway is not paved and other building modifications will be needed for Moloney's operations. Scaletta stated that their company is aware of the modifications needed and these issues have been included as part of their lease agreement with the building owner. Commissioner Thompson questioned any environmental impact of Moloney's operations. Scaletta stated that no mechanical operations will take place in the building. Moloney's operation is primarily body work, although general rustproofing painting of small parts will take place. Commissioner Sokolowski asked if a large inventory of parts will be stored in the building. Scalleta stated that armor is manufactured as needed and is not generally stored in mass quantity. Scalleta stated that their parts inventory is minor. Commissioner Paliganoff questioned how many vehicles would be housed in the building ay any given time. Scalleta stated that the maximum number of vehicles would be twenty, due to available staff and space. Commissioner Paliganoff asked if enough parking spaces are available for employee vehicles. Scalletta stated that enough spaces are available. Chairman Glass stated that no unassembled vehicles are permitted to be stored outside. Scalleta replied that he is aware of the Village's regulations on storage of unassembled vehicles. Chairman Glass closed the meeting at 8:25 p.m. Commissioner Henrici moved and Commissioner Thompson seconded a motion to recommend the Village Board grant the petition for a Special Use permit. Upon voting, the motioned carried unanimously 6 AYES (Glass, Ayers, Henrici,Paliganoff, Sokolowski,Thompson), 0 NAYES, 3 ABSENT(Geinosky, Meyers,Zizzo). Adjournment: Chairman Glass adjourned the meeting at 8:28 p.m. Respectfully Submitted, Peter J. Vadopalal4 Assistant to the Village Manager C: Chairman and Members of the Plan Commission,President and Board of Trustees, Village Clerk,Village Manager,Assistant Village Manager,Assistant to the Village Manager, Administrative Intem,Director of Engineering/Community Development, Director of Public Works,Fire Chief, Deputy Fire Chief(2),Assistant Fire Chief, Village Attorney, Chairman and Members of the Zoning Board of Appeals.