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HomeMy WebLinkAboutPLAN COMMISSION - 10/16/2002 - RIDGE & DEVON ANNEX/CHRISTUS VICTOR/SARAS CT t Elk Grove Village Plan Coramission Minutes October 16, 2002 Present: F. Geinosky P. Ayers E. Hauser C. Henrici D. Sokolowski T. Thompson Absent: J. Glass J. Meyers D. Paliganoff Staff: P. Vadopalas, Assistant to the Village Manager M. Pye,Assistant Dir., Engineering Petitioner: L. Lenahan, Garden 6 Joint Venture S. Henson, Christus Victor Church R. Rink, Rink Construction Secretary Geinosky called the meeting to order at 8:00 p.m. Secretary Geinosky noted that Chairman Glass was not present,and because this meeting is not a public hearing, there is no need to appoint an Acting Secretary to swear in the petitioners. Item 1: September 18,2002 Meeting Minutes Commissioner Ayers moved to approve the September 18 meeting minutes as written. Commissioner Henrici seconded the motion. Upon voting, (Geinosky, Ayers,Hauser,Henrici, Sokolowski,Thompson,AYES, Glass, Meyers, Paliganoff,Absent) the motion carried. Item 2: Ridge& Devon Annexation—Landscape Plan Review L. Lenahan introduced himself as the petitioner and proceeded to review the proposed landscape plan for the development of the northwest corner of the intersection of Ridge and Devon. Lenahan noted that additional screening was added along the north property line in the event that Com Ed clears any existing growth from their easement north of the site. Currently, the existing vegetation is twenty-feet deep and provides a dense screening. The additional screening includes eight 6' Austrian Pines with smaller shrubs in between. Lenahan stated the ultimate height of these Pine trees will be 30' and will eventually need to be thinned as the trees mature. Lenahan noted no other significant changes were made to the Landscape Plan, and that the plan meets all Village requirements. There were no questions from the Plan Commission, and Secretary Geinosky asked for a motion. Commissioner Henrici moved to approve the Landscape Plan as proposed. Commissioner Ayers seconded the motion. Upon voting, (Geinosky, Ayers, Hauser, Henrici, Sokolowski,Thompson, AYES, Glass, Meyers, Paliganoff, Absent) the motion carried. - 1 - Item 3: Christus Victor Lutheran Church —Screening Plan R. Rink introduced himself as a representative of the construction firm that is constructing the expansion of the Christus Victor Church. The northeast property line of the church property abuts residential properties, and the Plan Commission was requested to approve their submitted screening plan. The screening is comprised of Spruce and Pine trees along the length of the northeast property line. R. Rink stated the evergreen trees will adequately screen headlights and the view of vehicles in the church parking lot. Secretary Geinosky questioned the size of the trees at planting. R. Rink stated the trees are 6-feet in height. The Spruce trees will grow at a rate of 12-inches per year, and the Pine trees will grow at a rate of 18-inches per year. After reviewing an aerial photo of the site and actual photos of the screening, the Commissioners expressed no objections. Commissioner Henrici moved to approve the Screening Plan as proposed. Commissioner Hauser seconded the motion. Upon voting, (Geinosky,Ayers,Hauser, Henrici, Sokolowski, Thompson,AYES, Glass, Meyers, Paliganoff, Absent)the motion carried. Item 4: Sara's Court Landscape Plan—Nerge Road,east of Plum Grove Road P. Ayers stated he made efforts to incorporate all past comments from the Plan Commission into the landscape plan for this 10-lot residential subdivision. An 8-foot fence is planned along the entirety of the west property line, and each lot on the west side of the subdivision will include 2 evergreen trees near the fence. Along the north property line, a hedrow is planned along the rear of Lot 6. P. Ayers asked for input on the need for screening the rear of Lot 5 given the open view to the north. The detention area to the north of this site is over 150-feet deep, and P. Ayers expressed his preference to maintain this view and not install screening. P. Ayers stated that the east property line includes existing trees and shrubs to help screen the view of the Manor Care facility. He noted the existing vegetation is overgrown and will be pruned to improve its appearance. P. Ayers addressed concerns about tree removal during construction and expressed his intent to replace any large trees with new 6-inch deciduous trees and 6-foot tall evergreens. P. Ayers stated he is willing to sign such an agreement to the satisfaction of the Village. P. Ayers stated his landscape planner suggested planning like species of parkway trees in groups to improve appearance,though Alan Boffice's memo noted the Village's requirement to intersperse species to minimize the spread of disease. A total of four different tree species are proposed. Commissioner Sokolowski asked how much of the commercial building to the west would be visible to the north of Lot 5. P. Ayers responded the northern end of the building is north of this lot, but the distance was not known. Commissioner Sokolowski suggested the installation of two evergreen trees at the northwest corner of Lot 5 to screen the view of the building. P. Ayers expressed his agreement to add trees as suggested. P. Ayers stated that the grade difference between the subject property and the Manor Care parking lot to the north eliminates any concerns about headlight imposing on the residential lots. Commissioner Henrici stated the purpose of screening to protect existing homeowners from new development, and in this case the future home buyers will have full knowledge of neighboring land uses when considering purchasing a home at this subdivision. Commissioner Henrici stated he has no objections to the landscape plan. - 2 - P. Ayers stated he will make additions to the landscape plan as suggested and submit a revised plan to the Plan Commission in the future. Item 4: Adjournment There being no further questions or comments, Secretary Geinosky asked for a motion to adjourn. Commissioner Sokolowski moved to adjourn and Commissioner Thompson seconded the motion. Upon voting, (Geinosky,Ayers, Hauser,Henrici, Sokolowski,Thompson, AYES, Glass,Meyers, Paliganoff, Absent)the motion carried. The meeting was adjourned at 8:50 p.m. Respfully submitted, P4er�Jadjla-s� Assistant to the Village Manager C: Chairman and Members of the Plan Commission,Mayor and Board of Trustees,Village Clerk, Village Manager, Assistant Village Manager, Assistant to the Village Manager, Administrative Intern, Director of Engineering/Community Development, Director of Public Works, Fire Chief, Deputy Fire Chief(2), Assistant Fire Chief,Village Attorney. - 3 -