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HomeMy WebLinkAboutPLAN COMMISSION - 09/07/2005 - GULLO SHOPPING CTR/MEACHAM/WHITE HEN Elk Grove Village Plan Commission Minutes September 7,2005 Present: F. Geinosky RECEIVED T. Thompson D. Sokolowski OCT 0 5 2005 P. Ayers J. Meyers 4ILLAUL CLEWS OFFICE C. Henrici D. Paliganoff Absent: E. Hauser J. Glass Staff: M. Roan, Assistant to the Village Manager A. Boffice, Director of Engineering& Community Development Petitioner: M. Gullo, George Gullo Development L. Lenagham, Dearborn Construction Acting Chairman Geinosky called the meeting to order at 7:00 p.m. He noted that Chairman Glass would not be able to attend any Plan Commission meetings for the next two(2)to four(4)months and that the Mayor has asked that he serve as Acting Chairman until J. Glass returns. Acting Chairman Geinosky asked for a motion to appoint an Acting Secretary. Commissioner Meyers motioned to appoint Commissioner Paliganoff as Acting Secretary. Commissioner Sokolowski seconded the motion. Upon voting(Geinosky, Thompson, Paliganoff, Sokolowski, Meyers, Henrici,Ayers, AYES Glass, Hauser, ABSENT)the motion carried. Item 1: August 3 Meeting Minutes Commissioner Henrici motioned to approve the meeting minutes. Commissioner Meyers seconded the motion. Upon voting(Geinosky, Thompson, Paliganoff, Sokolowski, Meyers, Henrici,Ayers, AYES Glass, Hauser, ABSENT)the motion carried. Item 2: Gullo Shopping Center Meacham Road—Site Plan Review Chairman Geinosky noted that this was a continuation of the August 3 meeting. Chairman Geinosky stated that at the previous meeting, questions were raised by the Plan Commission as to whether or not the proposed use was allowed under the Whyteclif Annexation and Development Agreement. It was noted that the Village Attorney has reviewed the information from the original meetings and annexation agreement and has determined that the proposed use fits within the parameters of the agreement. Commissioner Ayers asked if the submitted Landscape Plan needed to be reviewed by staff. M. Roan stated that staff reviewed the originally submitted Landscape Plan and provided their comments to the petitioner. Staff has not reviewed the plan presented tonight, which addressed the previous staff comments. Therefore, if the plan is approved it should be approved contingent upon final staff approval. - 1 - Commissioner Ayers stated that in his conversations with J. Glass, the intent of the annexation agreement was not to allow the boundary of the B-3 zoning district to encroach into the residential property across the street. The proposal being put forth encroaches approximately 43 feet into the residential property across the street. M. Roan stated that the zoning for the Schreiner property was approved through a comprehensive annexation agreement developed by the Village. In addition, it was agreed to allow the first three lots be designated with B-3 zoning. Due to this, it would not be feasible to have part of the lot designated with B-3 zoning and the remaining 43' portion of the lot B-2 zoning. Commissioner Ayers noted that there is a 24' drive aisle on the south side of the building. He questioned whether or not it was possible for the petitioner to install a drive-thru. A. Boffice noted that it would be allowable to have a drive-thru on the south side of the building. Commissioner Meyers raised the issue in regard to the ingress and egress of traffic at the site,especially with getting into and out of the site due to the location of the parking stalls and the double drive. A. Boffice noted that there could possibly be a better way to do it,but that the site is constrained by developments to the north and south. He did note that the Village would work with the bank to negotiate an access agreement to the south. Commissioner Meyers stated that he would be satisfied with a negotiated connection to the bank's parcel to the south. A. Boffice ensured that there would be a connection to the south. Commissioner Ayers stated that he did not want the B-3 zoning to encroach in the residential property across the street. He questioned whether there would be any way to control the noise. A. Boffice stated that the Village has several ordinances to control noise nuisances. Commissioner Henrici asked if they would install an additional 43' landscape buffer along the southwest corner of the property to buffer the property from the residential neighbors across the street. M. Gallo agreed. With no further question, Chairman Geinosky asked for a motion. Commissioner Henrici moved to recommend the proposed Gallo Center site plan and landscape plan, contingent upon the addition of 43' of additional landscape screening on the southwest corner of the development and final staff review of the landscape plan. Commissioner Meyers seconded the motion. Upon voting(Geinosky, Thompson, Paliganoff, Sokolowski, Meyers, Henrici, Ayers, AYES Glass, Hauser, ABSENT)the motion carried. Item 4: White Hen at Ridge& Devon—Site Plan Review L. Lenagham introduced himself as the petitioner for the site. It was noted that the Village's Zoning Ordinance requires that any major changes to an approved site plan come back before the Plan Commission. The originally proposed facility was approximately 3,640 square feet in size and was to contain a Dunkin Donuts, Togos Sandwich Shop and Baskin Robbins. The new premises will be 6,890 square feet. Included in this building would be a White Hen,taking approximately 4,000 square feet, and three 1,000 square foot adjoining units that could be used by one (1) to three(3)tenants. - 2 - L. Lenagham noted that based upon staff s review of his landscape plan,he would be adding three (3) additional deciduous trees in the parking median. Chairman Geinosky asked where the White Hen would be located within the building. L. Lenagham noted that it would be located on the west side of the building. Commissioner Thompson asked where the primary entrance would be. L. Lenagham noted that the primary entrance and exit would be off of Ridge Avenue. Commissioner Ayers raised a question regarding the landscaping along the western side of the property. L. Lenagham noted that pursuant to their annexation agreement,they were required to install fencing along the western property line with shrubs. Commissioner Paliganoff asked the petitioner if they would own the building. The petitioner stated that they would own the building. Commissioner Paliganoff asked what the term of the lease would be with White Hen. The petitioner noted that it would be a 15-year base term with three (3) to four(4)five-year options. Commissioner Paliganoff asked if the store would have a different look than the existing White Hen stores. L. Lenagham stated that this White Hen would be larger than most stores since it would be one of their concept models. Commissioner Meyers stated that he had one note of concern regarding the development,which was the truck parking at the adjoining office/warehouse buildings. The petitioner stated that this issue had been brought to his attention and that he has been working with the tenants to have the trucks removed. Commissioner Meyers noted that the three(3) additional retail stores seemed narrow. L. Lenagham stated that they are narrow,but that there is a market for them. Commissioner Meyers questioned whether or not it would be possible to consolidate the storefronts. L. Lenagham stated that they could be consolidated. Commissioner Meyers asked what type of retailer would locate into the storefronts. L. Lenagham stated that they could be similar to what exists at his Meacham and Biesterfield strip mall. That site includes a foot doctor, dentist, Chinese carryout and video store. Chairman Geinosky asked the petitioner if they agreed that the three (3) additional trees needed to be installed. The petitioner stated that he did. Chairman Geinosky asked if he agreed with the Police Department's request for signage. The petitioner stated that they did. Commissioner Sokolowski asked what happened to the existing vegetation that was suppose to be used to screen the neighboring residences. L. Lenagham stated that due to grading issues,they have met with the neighboring homeowners and staff and have satisfied their concerns. Commissioner Thompson asked what type of signage would be used. L. Lenagham stated that a monument sign would be installed. Commissioner Meyers asked the petitioner if the building's fagade would match that of the neighboring office/warehouse. The petitioner noted that the brick would be similar in color and that the building would also have stone accents and awnings. - 3 - There being no further questions, Commissioner Ayers moved to recommend the proposed site plan for White Hen Pantry and the amended landscape plan with the three (3) additional deciduous trees, contingent upon final staff review. Commissioner Henrici seconded the motion. Upon voting(Geinosky, Thompson, Paliganoff, Sokolowski,Meyers, Henrici,Ayers,AYES Glass, Hauser, ABSENT) the motion carried. Item 6: Adjournment Commissioner Meyers moved to adjourn and Commissioner Paliganoff seconded the motion. Upon voting (Geinosky,Thompson, Paliganoff, Sokolowski,Meyers,Henrici, Ayers, AYES Glass, Hauser, ABSENT)the motion carried. The meeting was adjourned at 7:40 p.m. Respectfully submitted, )�;a 1�g' Matthew J. Roan Assistant to the Village Manager C: Chairman and Members of the Planmmission,Mayor and Board of Trustees, Village Clerk, Village Manager, Asistant Village nager, Assistant to the Village Manager,Director of Engineering/Commu ity Development,Director of Public Works, Fire Chief, Deputy Fire Chief (2), Assistant Fie Chief, Village Attorney. - 4 -