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HomeMy WebLinkAboutPLAN COMMISSION - 12/02/1992 - SUPER KMART DEVELOPMENT PLANS ELK GROVE VILLAGE PLAN COMMISSION MINUTES December 2, 1992 Present: John R. Glass, Chairman Fred Geinosky, Secretary Tom Parker Paul Ayers Pat Feichter George Mullen Charles Henrici David Paliganoff John Meyers Absent: None Staff: Renee M. Farrell , Administrative Assistant Al Boffice, Director of Engr/Comm. Development Mary Jo Pye, Asst Director of Engr./Comm. Dev. Petitioners: Dale Inman, Kmart Bob Gudmundson, Cowhey, Gudmundson, Leder, Ltd. Eileen Melmen, Kmart Don Ottara, Barton-Aschman Assoc. Wendy Schulenberg, Weinbach and Associates Chairman Glass called the meeting to order at 8:10 p.m. Item A: Super Kmart Development Plans Chairman Glass stated the provisions of the 1985 rezoning ordinance that would need to be amended to approve the proposed Super Kmart and are as follows: - construction and development of the property be in conformance with the site plan dated in 1985; - a screening and landscaping plan be reviewed and approved by the Village prior to issuance of building permits; - approval of a lighting plan; and - approval of traffic improvements which exceed those provided for the Ordinance Inman presented to the Plan Commission a video of the Medina, Ohio Super Kmart. Gudmundson stated that Kmart has come to an agreement with staff on the following open issues from the November Plan Commission meeting: - Kmart will provide a continuous barrier center median for Plan Commisso Minutes • December 2-, 1992 Page 2 the main access isle off of Meacham Road; - Kmart will leave the fence twenty-five(25) feet off the property line with the landscaping proposed for the residential side of the fence as sufficient screening; - Kmart has agreed to provide additional landscaping on the Kmart side of the fence from the building face to Meacham Road and from the south building face to Biesterfield Road; - Kmart has revised the landscaping plan to show curbed and landscaped parking lot islands adjacent to the building; - Kmart will relocate the main access drive sixty(60) feet west to line up with the Public Works driveway. The original recommendation from staff called for a one hundred(100) foot westward relocation; - Kmart will provide a small berm within the landscaped area along Meacham Road with evergreen hedge to screen headlights; and - Kmart will provide a berm along the north and west of the property with a six(6) fence for screening purposes. Further- more, existing trees will be temporarily removed and replaced after the construction of the berm. - Kmart will amend the site plan to show the interior parking stalls as seventeen(17) feet in depth. Gudmundson noted that the only open issue was the recommendation from staff to curb and landscape the parking lot islands on the perimeter of the parking lot. Kmart would rather leave those islands painted. The Plan Commission agreed that the painted islands should remain as shown on the revised site plan considering their close proximity to area that is already landscaped and to ensure ease of maintenance. Inman stated that the building facade will consist of half face brick and half stone face masonry on the east and south side of the building. A long teal/blue metal canopy will be placed on the front of the building. Chairman Glass recessed the meeting at 9:05 p.m. The meeting reconvened at 9:25 p.m. Commissioner Meyers questioned if there is enough space at the front of the building to allow adequate traffic and pedestrian movement. Inman stated that there is approximately thirty-five(35) feet of paved area which was confirmed by staff as adequate. Chairman Glass requested that Kmart dedicate a fire lane up front for emergency vehicles. Plan Commis Minutes December .4 1992 Page 3 Commissioner Henrici questioned how many feet of sidewalk will be provided between the building wall and curb of sidewalk. Gudmundson stated the sidewalk will be close to nine(9) feet. Commissioner Feichter questioned the detention of the site. Gudmundson stated that there is slightly inadequate storm water detention in the detention basin adjacent to the property. This fact is compensated by oversizing the underground storm sewer pipe to provide for additional storage underground. Commissioner Feichter questioned if there will be twenty-four(24) hour security. Inman stated there will be full time security in the building and on the premises. Commissioner Geinosky question why this proposed location for the Super Kmart. Inman stated that through extensive market research this site was chosen as one that will be profitable. Commissioner Geinosky questioned the plans for Lot Two. Inman stated that Lot Two will be graded and seeded until development which may occur in conjunction with the Super Kmart building. The Lot Two retail building will conform with the building facade of the Kmart. In addition, a shared maintenance agreement will be executed to ensure maintenance of the two lots. Commissioner Geinosky questioned if the Ohio Super Kmarts are adjacent to residential areas. Inman stated that the Medina store has residential neighbors. Commissioner Geinosky question the number of employees. Inman stated the Super Kmart will employ 500 to 700 employees. Commissioner Geinosky questioned the peak shopping center hours. Inman stated that on weekends the afternoons and on weekdays after 7 P.M. Commissioner Geinosky questioned the used of perpendicular parking. Inman stated that there is an increase in the number of parking stalls compared to angular parking by 5 to 7 percent. Commissioner Geinosky questioned where the garbage will be stored. Inman stated there will be two(2) compactors located outside that are completely enclosed and contained. A metal shute would run from the building to the compactors to totally contain all garbage. Commissioner Geinosky expressed concern over the traffic on Biesterfield Road. O'Hara stated that due to the Elgin O'Hare expressway and the availability of alternate routes, the traffic will not be a problem on Biesterfield. Primary back up will only occur at peak traffic hours. Commissioner Geinosky questioned the mobility of emergency vehicles. O'Hara stated that emergency access will not be a problem. Plan Commissfn Minutes • December 2, 1992 Page 4 Commissioner Parker questioned if the intersection at Biesterfield Road, Wise Road, and Michigan Lane was analyzed. O'Hara stated that it was not. Commissioner Ayers stated that the Grove Shopping Center and Rohlwing Grove Center were inadequate to house this development as it lacks the necessary building square footage. Commissioner Plaiganoff questioned when deliveries will be made. Inman stated there is no set schedule but will be made between 6 a.m. and 1 p.m. Chairman Glass opened the floor to the audience. The following people spoke in opposition and/or concern to the subject development: Name Address Ged Sieflow 469 Union Circle Rob Denkewalter 1651 Nebraska Dora Briggs 485 Rathke Marianne Denkewalter 1651 Nebraska Patricia Jett 731 Arizona Pass Caryn Amster 1564 Columbia Court Henry Pump 1528 Idaho Place Jeff Brandon 718 Schooner Lane Elaine Lorenzi 1901 Gibson Chairman Glass noted that the petitioner will have the opportunity to respond to residents concerns at the conclusion of their presentations. Chairman Glass concluded the resident's question for the evening and called for a Special meeting of the Plan Commission on December 3 to continue discussion on the proposed development. Adjournment: Commissioner Mullen made a motion to adjourn the meeting. Commissioner Feichter seconded the motion. The motion carried unanimously. Chairman Glass adjourned the meeting at 12:20 p.m. Res ectfully submitted, enee M. Farrell Administrative Assistant el 12-4-92 Plan Commis* Minutes • December 2, 1992 Page 5 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