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HomeMy WebLinkAboutPLAN COMMISSION - 07/16/1986 - WEBB SCHMITT/SANTOK RESUB y • Minutes ALK GROVE VILLAGE PLAN COMWISSIOR Date: Wednesday, July 16, 1986 Location: Council Chamber 901 Wellington Avenue The meeting was called to order ,at 8:14 p.m. Members Present: Members Absent.- John bsent:John Glass, Chairman Orrin Stangeland Clark Fulton Leah Cummins Fred Geinosky George Mullen David Paliganoff Others: Gregory Schmitt, President, Webb/Schmitt Ventures, Inc. Arthur "Chip" Borkowski, Project Manager, Webb/Schmitt Ventures, Inc. Ira Leavitt, Attorney representing Webb/Schmitt Ventures, Inc. William von Jensen, representing Systems Control, Inc. Approximately ten people in the audience • Webb/Schmitt: Rezoning from I-2 to B-3 (7.82 acres located at Landmeier Road extended, Biggins Road to Elmhurst Road) The public hearing was called to order at 8:16 p.m. Ira Leavitt stated that Webb/Schmitt was requesting rezoning for proposed lots 1, 2, 5 and 8 from I-2 to B-3. Gregory Schmitt showed the revised plat of subdivision to the Plan Commission and discussed the layout of the lots and road configuration. Schmitt explained that the requested rezonings to B-3 are along major arterial routes and adjacent to other B-3 zoned properties. (8:28 p.m. : three minute recess. ) Webb/Schmitt: Rezoning from I-2 to I-2 Special Use (3.0 acre lot on Elmhurst Road and Landmeier Road extended) The second public hearing was opened at 8:31 p.m. by Chairman Glass. Be announced that the two public hearings would now be run concurrently. Schmitt stated that the entire parcel would be attractive to I-2 and B-3 oriented businesses due to its proximity to the major arterial roadways. Schmitt stated that the corner lots would have retail commercial usage, possibly including fast-food restaurants, if rezoned to B-3. Schmitt stated that Landmeier Road would be extended through the property as a four-Zane roadway from Biggins . Road to Elmhurst Road. Landmeier Road would and in a "r intersection" at Elmhurst Road. Schmitt said that the rezoning for Lot 4 from I-2 to I-2 Special Use would allow for a hotel/motel usage. Be stated that due to the Plan Commission Minutes - 2 - July 16, 1986 Webb/Schmitt: Rezoning (continued) location, near the ToIlway, Airport and Industrial Park, Lot 4 was very good for a motel usage. Clark Fulton inquired about the automobile emissions testing facility that is being planned for Lot 2. William von Jensen stated that the emissions testing center would be the same size as a facility that Systems Control, Inc. currently is operating in Skokie, Illinois. Approximately 500 - 800 cars per day would be tested at the Elk Grove facility. The hours of operation would be 8 a.m. - 6 p.m. Tuesday through Friday, and 8 a.m. - 12 noon Saturday. According to von Jensen, people would drive in to have their cars tested and the test itself would only last tar minutes. Von Jensen said that Systems Control, Inc. is licensed by the State of Illinois, and is the sole emissions testing company in Illinois. The company currently operates thirteen other facilities in the Chicago area. The company also operates auto-emission testing centers in California, Maryland, Washington and Alaska. Tom Rettenbacher asked what type of vehicles would be tested. Von Jensen responded that mostly cars would be tested although vans and pickup trucks would also be tested. He said that diesel vehicles are not tested. Fred Geinosky inquired about the other uses for the B-3 lots. Schmitt responded that a strip shopping center, restaurants or other retail stores were possibilities. George Mullen inquired about Webb/Schmitt Ventures, Inc. as a development company. Schmitt explained that Webb/Schmitt was an affiliate of Webb, Inc., which is the fourth Iargest diversified developer in the country. Webb/Schmitt owns the property in question, and will retain ownership of all lots that are developed by Webb/Schmitt. Several people who own properties surrounding the Webb/Schmitt property addressed the Plan Commission. The property owners supported the Webb/Schmitt development but raised concerns regarding: parking, traffic problems, storm water retention, and screening. Schmitt addressed the property owners' concerns and Chairman Glass explained village requirements. (9:45 p.m. : 5 minute recess.) Schmitt stated that he wanted to change their request for 1-2 Special Use to a request for B-3 zoning on Lot 4. The B-3 zoning would allow a motel usage and would be consistent with the other requested B-3 rezoning. Following further discussion, both public hearings were closed at 10:03 p.m. Chairman Glass announced that the issue and discussion would be continued at the August 6 meeting at 9 p.m. bantok Resubdivision Following brief discussion and review of the plat of resubdivision, George Mullen motioned to recommend approval of the plat. David Paliganoff seconded the motion. The vote for approval was unanimous.