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HomeMy WebLinkAboutPLAN COMMISSION - 10/15/2008 - 2451 LANDMEIER/REZONE RECEIVED Elk Grove Village FEB 2 Plan Commission Minutes 2009. October 15, 2008 VILLAGE CLERK'S OFFICE Present: E. Hauser J. Meyer C. Henrici F. Geinosky J. Glass D. Paliganoff D. Sokolowski T. Thompson Absent: P. Ayers Staff: B. Jacobsen, Assistant Village Manager S. Trudan, Deputy Director.of Community Development Petitioner: George Sweeny, Owner of Record David, Schlueter, Garr&Schlueter, Ltd. Lee Brandsma, Groot Commissioner Glass called the Meeting to order at 7:09 p.m. Item 1: October 1, 2008 Meeting Minutes Were not distributed prior to this evening- will hold until the next meeting. Item 2: 2451 Landmeier-Rezoning Chairman Glass read the legal notice for the record and announces that the property was properly posted. Commissioner Geinosky swore in Lee Brandsma of Groot Industries and Mr. David, Schlueter, of Garr & Schlueter, LTD. representing the petitioner. Mr. David, Schlueter, of Garr & Schlueter, LTD. is representing the petitioner Lee Brandsma. Mr. Schlueter explained that the facility will not be changing significantly from the current usage rather, the property will now only be cleaning Groot vehicles rather than public vehicles. The request for upgraded lighting and recommended storage guidelines are both acceptable to the petitioner. He also confirmed that only dumpsters would be stored behind the building. Commissioner Thompson asked what would be stored in the rear of the building? Mr. Schlueter stated the only small waste containers would be stored in the rear of the building and they will be below the fence line. Commissioner Thompson asked if this activity would impact InTown Suites. Mr. Schlueter stated that this facility will be used to clean the dumpsters and he does not anticipate any smell coming from this location. Commissioner Sokolowski asked which type of fencing would be installed. Mr. Schlueter stated that either cyclone or board fencing.would be installed. Commissioner Sokolowski asked if the dumpsters would be empty. Mr. Schlueter confirmed that only empty dumpsters would be utilized at this facility and they will be cleaned at this site. Commissioner Sokolowski asked if the petitioner has had any contact with the management staff at InTown Suites. Mr. Brandsma stated that he has not contacted ThTown Suites and the Public Notice sign has been up for more than two weeks. Commissioner Sokolowski asked if any additional lighting or security measures would be initiated in addition to the Village's requests. Mr. Brandsma stated that he would be installing Groot's standard security measures. He also stated he has the contractors lined up and he is ready to close the deal with Mr. George Sweeney of Bell Fuels should this ..item receive Board approval. Conunissioner Paligonoff asked if the site had been cleared of any environmental issues. Mr. Schlueter noted phase one and phase two of the environmental study were done for. the petitioner and for the bank. After extensive testing the site has been cleared. Commissioner Paligonoff asked if the fire suppression system has met the requirement requested by-staff. Mr. Brandsma stated that the contactor is ready with the purchase order upon approval from the Village Board. Commissioner Paligonoff asked if the Village_had a landscape plan on file. Mr. Schlueter stated that the site would be returned to at least as good as it was before the site went vacant. Mr. Brandsma added that he planed to make it look better and similar to the Groot site across the street. Commissioner Paligonoff asked Village staff if they had any additional comments regarding this proposal. The Deputy Director of Community Development stated, that the Village did not have any additional comments. Commissioner Thompson asked if the rezoning could be passed contingent on the acceptance of a landscape plan. . Chairman Glass explained that it could not be passed contingent on the landscape plan. Commissioner Hauser asked where Groot cleans their dumpsters now. Mr. Brandsma stated that they are currently cleaned across the street. Commissioner Hauser then asked what that site would be used for. Mr. Brandsma stated that the site across the street would be used to maintain equipment as they now do. Commissioner Hauser then asked if the neighbors have ever complained of noise. Mr.Brandsma confirmed that all repairs are done indoors near Firestone. Commission Hauser stated his concern for the noise at InTown Suites. Mr. Brandsma stated he is sensitive to the sound and will address that issue should it be come an issue. Commissioner Hauser asked how many parking spots would be available for the employees and what their hours of operation would be. Mr. Brandsma stated that there would be no more than'six employees and they would work from 6:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. Commissioner Hauser then asked if there would be any noise at 6:00 a.m. Mr. Brandsma stated that there will not be any pick-ups from this location which would create noise. Commissioner Hauser stated that he see that the dumpsters are stacked three high now. Mr. Brandsma stated that height and lack of space at that property is the reason for expanding. Commissioner Meyers asked how high these dumpsters would be stacked and how many would be on the property. Mr. Schlueter stated they would only be six foot (6')high and roughly 3,000 would be on the site at any given time. Commissioner Meyers supports Commissioner Hauser's concerns about the sound of moving these dumpsters. Mr. Brandsma pledged to take care of it if it ever became an issue. Commissioner Henrici asked where the residue would drain from these containers. Mr. Brandsma stated that the facility is installed with a triple basin through the building to accommodate the cleaning. Commissioner'Geinosky stated that his comments had already been addressed. He did notice when he was at the site that the concrete was in poor shape and asked if the petitioner planned to upgrade it. Mr. Brandsma agreed that the concrete should be replaced and stated it is not feasible at this time but he would like to upgrade the concrete when they are up and running. Chairman Glass asked for clarification on parking in front of the overhead doors. Upon discussion and reviewing the plans with Chairman Glass, Mr. Brandsma stated that some parking stalls in front of the building would be used. Mr. Schlueter then requested thirty seconds to meet with the petitioner. At 7:26 p.m. Commissioner Glass opened the Public Hearing to the audience and there were no comments. RECOMMENDATION Commissioner Hauser moved to recommend approval of the rezoning petition for Lee Brandsma of Groot Industries at 2451 Laridmeier Road based upon the following conditions: 1. Groot does not stack anything behind the fence higher than six feet (6")high. 2. Groot will improve the parking lot. 3. Groot will submit landscape plans to the Plan Commission prior to occupancy. 4. Groot will adhere to the Village's 7:00 a.m. curfew for garbage pick-up although this facility is not zoned residential. Commissioner Geinosky seconded the motion. Upon voting (Geinosky, Glass, Hauser, Henrici, Meyers, Paliganoff, Sokolowski, Thompson AYES, Ayers ABSENT) the motion carried. Item 3: Adjournment Commissioner Geinosky motioned to adjourn the meeting and Commissioner Meyers seconded the motion. Upon voting (Geinosky, Glass, Hauser, Henrici, Meyers, Paliganoff, Sokolowski, Thompson AYES, Ayers ABSENT) the motion carried. The meeting was adjourned at 7:49 p.m. Respectfully submitted, f Beth Jacobsen Assistant Village Manager C: Chairman and Members of the Plan Commission, Mayor and Board of Trustees, Village Clerk, Deputy Village Clerk, Village Manager, Deputy Village Manager, Director of Public Works, Director of Engineering/Community Development, Police Chief, Fire Chief, Deputy Fire Chief(2), Inspectional Services Supervisor, Village Attorney.