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Home My WebLink AboutPLAN COMMISSION - 09/16/2009 - PLAN COMMISSION Elk Grove Village Plan Commission Minutes September 16, 2009 Present: P. Ayers E. Hauser C. Henrici D. Paliganoff D. Sokolowski Absent: F. Geinosky J. Glass J. Meyers T. Thompson Staff: B. Jacobsen, Assistant Village Manager S. Trudan, Deputy Director of Community Development Petitioner: J. Lass, CenterPoint Properties K. Breslin, Attorney M.Baumstark M.Mondus, SPACECO, Inc. Civil Engineering E. Harrington Commissioner Henrici called the meeting to order at 7:10 p.m. Commissioner Henrici motioned to name Commissioner Paliganoff Acting Chairman and to.name Commissioner Ayers Acting Secretary. Commissioner Hauser seconded the motion. Upon Voting (Ayers, Hauser, Henrici, Paliganoff, Sokolowski, AYES) the motion carried. Item 1: Approval of the Minutes Commissioner Sokolowski recommended changes to page 2 of the September 2, 2009 minutes to clarify that he does not own a single-level building but rather leases a single-level building with 12 units in the Industrial Park. Commissioner Henrici requested that future minutes reflect the specific changes that are requested by i Commission members. i Commissioner Ayers motioned to approve the September 2, 2009 meeting minutes with the above noted changes. Commissioner Hauser seconded the motion. Upon Voting (Ayers, Hauser, Henrici, Paliganoff, ! Sokolowski, AYES) the motion carried. I Item 2: Resubdivision and Rezoning of 1400 Busse Road Chairman Paliganoff read the Public Hearing notice for the record and acknowledged that the Public Hearing notices were mailed to neighbors and properly published in the Daily Herald. He stated that the Public Hearing notice was properly posted on both frontage roads, Busse Road and Estes Avenue. At 7:13 p.m. Chairman Paliganoff opened the Public Hearing. Secretary Ayers sworn in all five gentlemen present with the petitioner, John Lass, Kevin Breslin, Michael Baumstark, Michael Mondus, and Ed Harrington. Attorney Kevin Breslin explained that the subject property currently is one 6.11 acre lot with industriaUretail split zoning. The petitioner is asking to create two independent lots. The petitioner is requesting B-2 Zoning on the east 1.67 acre out-lot facing Busse Road adjacent to Taco Bell, and I-2 Zoning on the rear (west) 4.44 acre parcel with frontage on Estes Avenue only. Mr. Breslin went on to explain CenterPoint is requesting the resubdivision to reconfigure the property and demolish the existing industrial/retail building, clean, grade, and seed the site until they find a possible tenant. The petitioner intends to recruit a tenant or multiple tenants requiring a modern facility and build a new industrial facility to suit their needs. The retail out-lot will be marketed toward companies that specialize in retail sites. Kevin Breslin, the attorney for CenterPoint, presented to the Commission a proposed 73,446 square foot facility. Although the plan was conceptual, he stressed CenterPoint's dedication to modern technology and their intent to build an efficient building. They intend to build a modern, energy efficient building to suit a new tenant using recycled materials and noted that the existing building is obsolete. Mr. Breslin acknowledged the Village's strong history of requiring building plans upon approving demolition of an existing building. He went on to say that CenterPoint is the largest developer of properties in the Midwest and specifically the Chicago area. Their goal is to build a facility to suit the needs of a tenant and they are motivated to develop this site. Commissioner Hauser asked for a timeline for demolition and construction. Mr. Breslin stated that CenterPoint would like to start demolition as soon as they can hire a contractor. He stated he would like to clean the site before winter, and as soon as planting allows they would grade and seed the site. He was hesitant to speculate when a new building would be up based on the current condition of the economy, but noted that twenty-four(24) months was a reasonable projection. He stated that they are looking for an existing user of a comparable sized location who is looking for a new space. Commissioner Hauser questioned if the petitioner was going to fulfill the recommendations presented in the North Cook County Soil and Water Conservation District's March 12, 2009 report. Mr. Breslin confirmed CenterPoint would fulfill Cook County's recommendations. i i Commissioner Henrici asked who would maintain the easements on the retail site. Mr. Breslin confirmed CenterPoint would maintain both lots until a subsequent property owner purchased the proposed retail lot. He also acknowledged the cross access maintenance covenants which CenterPoint will continue to honor. Commissioner Henrici asked what the underground storage facility would be made out of. Michael Mondus of SPACECO, Inc. Civil Engineering Firm indicated that the underground storm traps would be concrete culverts. I Commissioner Henrici asked if the petitioner planned to comply with Engineering's March 27, 2009 continents, and North Cook County Soil and Water Conservation District's March 12, 2009 report comments. Mr. Mondus explained that there are two storm sewers mentioned. The storm sewer on the south side of the building has been moved. Cook County's report spoke about the storm sewer on the 2 retail out-lot and he indicated it would be connected to the storm sewer along Busse Road, and would be reflected on the Plat of Subdivision. Commissioner Henrici pointed out that the new configuration only had industrial frontage on Estes Avenue. Mr. Breslin confirmed that the access from Busse Road would be for the retail site only. Commissioner Ayers agreed to the Petitioner's plan and noted that a vacant lot with grass would be an improvement to the site. He agreed that a new facility will be a nice addition to the Village. He asked the petitioner if they would build to suit for a company only wishing to utilize half of the building. Mr. Breslin confirmed that they have no incentive to sit on the site. They intend for this site to be a rent producing asset above anything else. Commissioner Ayers asked if the Petitioner intends to sell the B-2 lot. Mr. Breslin confirmed that CenterPoint focuses on Industrial uses and they intend to find someone that specializes in retail to sell the site to. Chairman Paliganoff asked what Ca1PERS (California Public Employees' Retirement System), the owners of CenterPoint, were hoping for as a timeframe for construction. Mr. Breslin noted that Ca1PERS is a patient owner and typically set 5, 7, and 9 year goals. They gravitate to solid stable investment and do not often focus on specifics. The meeting was opened to public comments at 7:56 p.m. and no one in the audience addressed the Plan Commission. RECOMMENDATION Commissioner Henrici moved to recommend approval of the resubdivision at 1400 Busse Road into 2 parcels, and the rezoning of the parcels into one 4.4 acre parcel zoned 1-2 and one 1.67 acre parcel zoned B-2. Commissioner Sokolowski seconded the motion, upon voting (Hauser, Henrici, Ayers, Sokolowski, Paliganoff, AYES) the motion carried. IThe Public Hearing was closed at 7: 59 p.m. The meeting was adjourned at 5:00 p.m. i Respectfully submitted, Beth Jacobsen Assistant Village Manager C: Chairman and Members of the Plan Commission, Mayor and Board of Trustees, Village Manager, Deputy Village Manager, Assistant Village Manager, Director of Public Works, Director of Engineering/Community Development, Police Chief, Fire Chief, Deputy Fire Chief(2), Inspectional Services Supervisor, Village Attorney, Village Clerk, I I 3 i i