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HomeMy WebLinkAboutPLAN COMMISSION - 11/07/1979 - HOLLANDER'S PETITION FOR SPECIAL USE s • MINUTES ELK GROVE VILLAGE PLAN COMMISSION November 7, 1979 The regular meeting of the Plan Commission was called to order by Chairman Kenna at 8:00 p.m. on Wednesday, November 7, 1979 in the Council Chamber of the Municipal Building, 901 Wellington Avenue. MEMBERS PRESENT: MEMBERS ABSENT: Edward W. Kenna, Chairman_ Frederick C. Geinosky Leah Cummins, Secretary Donna O. Farley STAFF PRESENT: John R. Glass Stephen M. Feller, George E. Mullen Administrative Assistant Orrin J. Stangeland Docket 79-7: Hollander's Petition for Special Use William Black, Attorney, Robert Adamowski, Attorney, Richard Hollander, Mike Salmon, and Don Immekus were present to represent the petitioner. The petitioner was requesting a Special Use Permit to construct a Burger King Restaurant, as permitted under the Elk Grove Village Zoning Ordinance No. 842, Article 5, Zoning Districts, Section 5.85, Special Uses in all Industrial Districts, Paragraph B. The subject property is located approximately 178 feet south of the southeast corner of Pratt Boulevard and Busse Road. Black began the presentation by describing the Site Plan for the proposed restaurant. He noted that the building would be a standard Burger King design with 80 seats, 40 parking spaces, and a drive-thru lane and window. Cummins and Stangeland both stated that sidewalks should be installed on the right-of-way which fronts on Busse Road. Hollander agreed to seek to have the permanent easement (which provides access to Pratt Boulevard) established and posted as a Fire Lane. Glass expressed concern that the proposed exit for the drive-thru lane would be less than 25 feet from the Sambo's entrance on Busse Road. Hollander stated that there is a deacceleration lane in front of the property and that he did not expect any traffic problems. Mullen questioned whether the drive-thru window is absolutely necessary. Immekus responded that the drive-thru facility is necessary to make the project economically feasible. Hearing no comments from the audience, Kenna concluded the Public Hearing. A full account of the proceedings is available in the Official Transcript. Docket 79-5: Calkins' Petition for Rezoning Robert Calkins was present on behalf of his petition for rezoning from I-2 (Generalized Industrial District) to B-3 (Automotive Business District) for a private credit card operation to dispense gasoline. The rezoning request was for the property located on the south side of Landmeier Road about half way between Lively Boulevard and Tonne Road. • i Plan Commission Minutes - 2 - November 7, 1979 Docket 79-5 (continued) Mullen noted that at the Public Hearing which was held on October 17, 1979, the petitioner failed to present evidence that B-3 zoning would be the highest and best use of the property. He added that B-3 zoning on the site would be a perfect example of "spot zoning". Kenna remarked that the press had incorrectly printed an article which stated that the subject property abuts the Post Office on Landmeier Road. Actually, there is a parcel of land between the subject property and the Post Office. Kenna then suggested that the following facts emerged from the Public Hearing: 1. That while the petitioner discussed at great length a specific use, that being a gas station (an allowed use in B-3) , he in fact was asking for rezoning of his property to B-3. Such rezoning would subject the property to any B-3 use. 2. Evidence was not presented to show that B-3 was in fact the highest or best use of this property. 3. The rezoning of this property to B-3 would have a negative effect on adjacent property, would contribute negatively to the area traffic problems, and might establish the precedent to precipitate additional requests for B-3 zoning on nearby and adjoining property, which would not promote the health, safety and comfort of residents. Cummins moved to recommend rejection of the petition based upon the three items listed above. Stangeland seconded the motion and all present voted 'AYE' . Regency Square Landscaping Plan Kenna noted that the revised Regency Square Landscaping Plan adequately provided for screening between the western portion of the development and the abutting single family homes. Cummins moved to recommend that the Plan be accepted. Mullen seconded the motion and all present voted 'AYE' . Midway -Motor Lodge Landscaping Plan Mullen moved to recommend that the Landscaping Plan for 1600 Oakton Street be accepted. Glass seconded the motion and all present voted 'AYE' . Landscaping and Sidewalk Plan for the Portion of Section 24 Which Abuts Meacham Road Joe Luciani, Director of Land Development for Centex Homes, presented a landscaping and sidewalk plan for Meacham Road in Section 24. Luciani explained that Centex had requested that the Village Board grant a variation to the Subdivision Control Ordinance in order to waive the installation of sidewalks along Meacham Road, from Vermont Plan Commission Minutes - 3 - November 7, 1979 Landscaping & Sidewalk Plan - Section 24 (continued) Drive north through the Flood Preserve area to the Village Boundaries. The consensus of the Plan Commission was to direct Centex to revise the Landscaping and Sidewalk Plan to provide for: 1. Shrubbery and evergreens around the Yale Court cul-de-sac. 2. The continuation of sidewalks north of Vermont Avenue along Meacham Road to tie in with the bridge at Salt Creek. Luciani agreed to discuss the sidewalk problem with the appropriate State and County agencies in an attempt to implement the Plan Commission's suggestions. Sidewalks Throughout the Village After much discussion, the Plan Commission unanimously voted to recommend that the Village President and Board of Trustees deny any further requests to waive the installation of sidewalks within the Village. Schedule of Meetings The concensus of the Plan Commission was to cancel the regular meeting scheduled for Wednesday, November 21, 1979; and to schedule a new meeting for Wednesday, November 28, 1979 at 8:00 p.m. in the Municipal Building. The meeting adjourned at 11:15 p.m. Submitted by: 33[4� �K . 1�� Stephen M. Feller Administrative Assistant SM_F:ms c: Chairman & Members of Plan Commission, village President & Board of Trustees, Village Clerk, Village Manager, Assistant Village Manager, Administrative Assistant, Administrative Intern, Building Commissioner, Village Engineer, Director of Parks and Recreation, Centex, NWMC, McGraw-Hill; Director of Public Works.