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HomeMy WebLinkAboutPLAN COMMISSION - 01/18/2006 - PARK PL LANDSCAPE REVIEW/VERIZON 121 NW PT Elk Grove Village Plan Commission Minutes January 18, 2006 Present: F. Geinosky T. Thompson D. Paliganoff J. Meyers E. Hauser P. Ayers J. Glass D. Sokolowski Absent: C. Henrici Staff: M. Roan,Assistant to the Village Manager Petitioner: M.Thumm, Ives/Ryan Group,Inc. E. Niziol,KCN Companies K. Halm-Lutterodt, FMHC Chairman Glass called the meeting to order at 7:05 p.m. Item 1: December 21 Meeting Minutes Secretary Geinosky motioned to approve the meeting minutes. Commissioner Thompson seconded the motion. Upon voting(Geinosky,Thompson, Paliganoff, Meyers, Ayers, AYES Henrici, ABSENT, Glass, Sokolowski,Hauser, ABSTAIN) the motion carried. Item 2: Landscape Review—Park Place Condominiums Perrie Drive M.Thumm identified himself as a spokesperson for the petitioner. He noted that revisions were made to the original landscape plan due to the need to shift the buildings' locations. Since then, it was noted that the petitioner has met all of staff's requirements regarding the site's landscaping. It was noted that during Phase 1 of the construction project,which included the construction of the first condominium building, a significant amount of the required trees were planted,but that they ran out of time to plant the remaining trees due to the approaching winter season. M.Thumm then noted that Phase 2 would be starting soon. Chairman Glass questioned when Phase 2 would begin. E.Niziol stated that they would begin construction on Phase 2 next week. He noted that 31 units in the first building have been sold and are occupied. Although there are four(4)that are currently unoccupied,they have been sold. He also noted that there are only two (2)units remaining in Phase 2,the second building. E. Niziol stated that work on the second phase is five (5)months behind schedule. Commissioner Meyers asked the petitioner to explain why the building was shifted. M. Thumm stated that the second building was shifted to the south to alleviate soil and footing problems. - 1 - E.Niziol stated that the soiling boring tests mi sled the bad section of soil by two(2) feet. He noted that there was an old borrow pit in this area that contained old burnt wood,possibly from a shed. Although the building was shifted and adjustments needed to be made to the parking lot, E. Niziol stated that the total number of parking spaces remained the same. There were no further questions or comments from the Plan Commission. Secretary Geinosky moved to approve the submitted landscape plan and Commissioner Meyers seconded the motion. Upon voting(Glass, Sokolowski,Hauser,Geinosky, Thompson, Paliganoff, Meyers,Ayers,AYES Henrici, ABSENT)the motion carried. Item 3: Time Constraints on Special Use Petitions Due to issues experienced with several Special Use applications, M. Roan was asked to have the Village Attorney prepare a recommendation to the Plan Commission on the possibility of including time constraints on Special Use petitions. M. Roan noted that the report would be provided to the Commission at their next meeting. Item 4: Special Use—Verizon Wireless 121 Northwest Point Chairman Glass read the petition into the record. K. Halm-Lutterodt, of FMHC, identified herself as the representative for the petitioner, Verizon Wireless. Secretary Geinosky swore in K.Halm-Lutterodt. K. Halm-Lutterodt stated that she was requesting a Special Use petition to construct a 10'x14' fiberglass equipment shelter on top of the Sheraton Suites Hotel at Northwest Point. It was noted that the request for the Special Use was based on Verizon's need to upgrade their existing equipment and antenna at this location based on new technology. Although the antenna could be changed without the need for any variances, the new equipment cabinets must be enclosed. A Special Use is needed due to the fact that their equipment shelter exceeds the maximum height requirement at this location. They were requesting to construct an equipment shelter that extends 14 feet up from the roof. Commissioner Hauser and Commissioner Meyers stated that they did not have any questions. Secretary Geinosky questioned if this was an upgrade to prior existing antenna at this location. K. Halm-Lutterodt stated that it was. Commissioners Thompson,Sokolowski,and Ayers indicated that they did not have any questions. Commissioner Paliganoff questioned the need of the four(4) foot variance. The petitioner stated that the equipment shelter could not be placed directly on top of the roof. It was noted that the ten foot(10')tall shelter must be mounted on an existing four(4) foot high metal platform. There being no further questions,Chairman Glass opened the hearing for public comments. - 2 - Being that there were no further questions or comments from the Plan Commission or audience, Chairman Glass asked for a motion. Commissioner Geinosky moved to recommend approval of the Special Use petition for FMHC, acting as petitioner for Verizon Wireless, at 121 Northwest Point Boulevard to install a cellular equipment shelter that exceeds the maximum allowable 10 foot(10') height limit,by extending 14 feet up from the roof. In addition,the Special Use will expire if Verizon ceases to operate at this location. Commissioner Meyers seconded the motion. Upon voting(Glass,Geinosky,Hauser, Meyers,Paliganoff,Ayers,Sokolowski,Thompson, AYES,Henrici,Absent)the motion carried. Item 5: Adjournment Commissioner Meyers moved to adjourn and Commissioner Paliganoff seconded the motion. Upon voting(Glass, Sokolowski,Hauser,Geinosky, Thompson,Paliganoff,Meyers, Ayers,AYES Henrici, ABSENT)the motion carried. The meeting was adjourned at 7:24 p.m. Respectfully submitted, wl. R4oan Matthe 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, Director of Engineering/Community Development,Director of Public Works, Fire Chief, Deputy Fire Chief(2),Assistant Fire Chief,Village Attorney. - 3 -