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Home My WebLink AboutPLAN COMMISSION - 06/17/1992 - MALLARD CROSSING SCREENING PLAN ELK GROVE VILLAGE PLAN COMMISSION MINUTES June 17, 1992 Present: John Glass, Chairman Tom Parker John Meyers Paul Ayers Charles Henrici George Mullen Pat Feichter David Paliganoff Absent: Fred Geinosky, Secretary Staff: Raymond R. Rummel , Administrative Assistant Renee M. Farrell , Administrative Intern Earle Kracht, Plan Reviewer Others: Maureen Barry, Douglas Hill Associates Todd Berlinghoff, Hamilton Partners Pat Adams, Director of Construction, Spaghetti Warehouse Marvin Siegel , Spaghetti Warehouse Chairman Glass called the meeting to order at 8:10 p.m. Item A: Mallard Crossing Screening Plan Barry described to the Plan Commission the landscaping plans for Mallard Crossing. The proposed landscape plan includes 200 trees, 248 shrubs, 3,070 perennials and 2,500 annuals. Barry stated overall the landscaping will provide natural groupings of plants to screen buildings and provide a view for entrances and visibility. The proposed plants are salt tolerant and have experienced success in the past for similar developments. Barry addressed the comments made in Al Boffice' s, Director of Engineering & Community Development, memo dated June 10, 1992. In response to comments regarding the deficiency of shrubs in certain areas, Barry stated that the landscape plan compensates the difference by providing 12% more trees than necessary along with numerous plantings of perennials (3,070) and annuals (2,500). It was also noted that Hamilton Partners is spending an additional $30,980 than required by code on landscaping. Barry also stated that the wooden fence will be 6 feet in height which meets Village code. The fence is a basic wooden stockade to be surrounded by shaded trees. Plan Commiss* Minutes • June 17, 1992 Page 2 Berlingnoff noted that proper irrigation will be provided for the plant growth. Chairman Glass expressed concern about the plantings providing sufficient buffer and screening along the aisle ways approaching west to Meacham and the parking frontage along Nerge. Glass also expressed concern of headlight reflection into the homes along Nerge and Meacham. Berlinghoff stated the elevation difference between the parking lot and roadway for parking spaces along Nerge (2 to 3 ft. drop) is less severe than the difference along Meacham (4 ft drop); therefore, Nerge may need additional screening. Berlinghoff was uncertain as to whether the the proposed plan would give adequate screening given the depressed level of the site. Chairman Glass questioned if the outlot will conform to the proposed landscaping. Berlinghoff stated that the easement provisions require landscaping in conformance with the shopping center. Commissioner Henrici questioned the massive area of asphalt coverage in the parking lot. Berlinghoff stated it is necessary to keep the interior parking free for snow removal and line of site to prevent traffic accidents. Chairman Glass stated that clarifications need to be made on the second comment from the Forester regarding deciduous trees. Berlinghoff agreed to work with staff regarding the comment. Commissioner Henrici questioned if the proposed stockade fence is appropriate for the site. Berlinghoff stated Hamilton Partners will construct a board on board fence. Chairman Glass requested the petitioner and staff review the plan to ensure adequate screen and buffer and to have the petitioner present the screen plan with any revisions at the July 1st Plan Commission meeting. Item B: Spaghetti Warehouse Pat Adams presented plans to construct a 9,600 square foot restaurant on the vacant parcel located at the northeast intersection of Busse and Oakton. Adams stated the current site plan identifies a 7,900 square foot restaurant with 104 parking spaces. The proposed plan increases the square footage to 9,600 with 130 parking spaces. The proposed parking meets Village Ordinance. Adams explained the increase in parking stalls is possible due to the decrease in stall size from 10' x 20' to 9' x 19' per Village code and by reducing the landscape coverage from 18% to 17%. Plan Commiss* Minutes June 17, 1992 Page 3 Commissioner Henrici expressed concern regarding space for the loading zone. Adams stated that parking will meeting Village code with the addition of a loading zone. Adams stated that all other aspects of the plan such as street access, location of access aisles, location of the building and parking layout conform with the approved site plan. Commissioner Henrici motioned to recommend that the Village Board amend the annexation agreement by approving the revised site plan for parcel 2. Commissioner Mullen seconded the motion. The motion carried unanimously. Item C: Schnelle Annexation - 845 Oakton Street The owner of the property Porte, Brown & Co. , requests Plan Commission approval for 2 feet of overhang parking along the easterly portion of the lot. Porte, Brown wants to use the extra space to add more landscaping between the front of the building and the parking lot. Commissioner Mullen motioned to approve, under Section 3.94 B of the Village Zoning Ordinance seventeen (17) foot paved parking stalls with 2 feet of overhang parking for the 45 spaces facing east on the site plan. Commissioner Parker seconded the motion. The motion carried unanimously. Adjournment: Commissioner Mullen motioned to adjourn the meeting. Commissioner Ayers seconded the motion. The motion carried unanimously. Chairman Glass adjourned the meeting at 9:50 p.m. Respectfully submitted, oxttl m. Renee M. Farrell Administrative Intern el 6-8-92 C: Chairman and Members of Plan Commission, ZBA Chairman, Village President, Board of Trustees, Village Clerk, Village Manager, Assistant Village Manager, Administrative Assistant, Administrative Intern, Director of E/CD, Director of Public Works, Fire Chief, Deputy Fire Chief, Village Attorney