HomeMy WebLinkAboutPLAN COMMISSION - 02/06/1980 - MEACHAM & BIESTERFIELD LANDSCAPE PLAN MINUTES
Elk Grove Viliaoe Plan Commission
February 6, 1980
A special meeting of the Plan Commission was called to order by Chairman
Kenna at 8:00 p.m. on Wednesday, February 6, 1980 in the Multi-Purpose
Room of the Municipal Building, 901 Wellington Avenue.
MEMBERS PRESENT: STAFF PRESENT:
Kenna, Edward W. Chairman Stephen M. Feller, Adm. Assistant
Geinosky, Frederick C. John E. Henrici, Fire Chief
Glass, John R. Thomas J. Cech, Village Engineer
Mullen, George E. John. G. Bantner, Police Lieutenant
Stangeland., Orrin J.
MEMBERS ABSENT:
Cummins, Leah, Secretary
Farley, Donna O.
Landscaping Plan: Southwest Corner of Meacham and Biesterfield Roads
Leo Lenaghan was present to discuss a proposed Landscaping and
Screening Plan for his convenience shopping center located on the
southwest corner of Meacham and Biesterfield Roads.
Kenna began by stating that the Village Engineer had pointed out
several deficiencies in the proposed Plan. Lenaghan responded that he
would revise the Plan in accordance with the village Engineer's suggestions.
Kenna then remarked that the Fire Department was concerned about
the screening of the south edge of the property which abuts the Meacham
Road Station. Lenaghan replied that he would revise the Plan to show
the screening on his property. He added that it would be necessary to
build a wall along the south edge of the property to accommodate the
substantial variation in grade between the shopping center and the Fire
Station.
Lenaghan commented that he would submit a revised Landscaping Plan
to the Village prior to the next Plan Commission meeting.
Landscaping Plan: Landmeier Road Truck Terminal
Robert Ahnen and Robert Calkins were present on behalf of Klefstad
Engineering Company to discuss a Landscaping Plan for the truck terminal
located on the southwest corner of Landmeier Road and Lively Boulevard.
The Plan was submitted in response to Section 3.94, Paragraph D, of the
Zoning Ordinance which requires screening of an off-street parking area
that is across the street from a residential use.
Kenna noted that the proposed Landscaping Plan shows the vegetation
planted almost exclusively in the County right-of-way. He added that
the report from the operating departments stated that locating the
shrubs and trees on County right-of-way would create problems with
establishing maintenance responsibilities and would interfere with the
future widening of Landmeier Road. Kenna also commented that the
Engineering Department had determined that there is sufficient area
for the plantings to be located between the utilities in the 25 foot
easement along Landmeier Road.
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Landscaping Plan: Landmeier Road Truck Terminal (continued)
Ahnen pointed out that there are a substantial number of mature
.trees already in place in the County right-of-way along Landmeier Road;
but that the installation of a sidewalk would require the removal of
these trees.
Mullen indicated that he was not in favor of using honeysuckle
bushes as screening because they are not effective during the winter
months.
Kenna remarked that any sort of vegetation will have little effect
on the noise problem in the area. He suggested that consideration of
the Landscaping Plan be tabled until the noise issue is resolved.
Geinosky commented that the petitioner should prepare some additional
alternatives for screening the area.
Fred Cesaretti, 299 Fleetwood Lane, suggested that one alternative
would be to create a berm along Landmeier Road.
The consensus of the Plan Commission was to table consideration
of the Landscaping Plan pending a resolution of the noise problem.
Preliminary Plat of Subdivision: Klefstad Industrial Park
John V. Vivoda was present to discuss a Preliminary Plat of Sub-
division for 23 acres of property with frontage along Higgins Road on
the southwest and Elmhurst Road on the east. Vivoda reported that he
had received a copy of the operating department's comments on the Plat;
and that he could comply with most of the requests, but had serious
problems with the configuration of Landmeier Road (extended) .
Bantner reported that the Police Department would prefer to see
Landmeier Road built so that it intersects with Elmhurst Road. Vivoda
responded that the State Highway Department had informed him that they
would not approve a plan that showed access onto Elmhurst Road. Vivoda
also commented that extending Landmeier Road to intersect with Elmhurst
Road would create a serious access problem to the northwest section of
his property.
Ge.inosky asked the petitioner to predict the number of persons
that would be employed on the 23 acre parcel once it is developed.
Vivoda estimated that there would be a total of 800 people employed
in the subdivision.
Kenna asserted that the Village should do some further investigation
into the matter. He directed the Police Department to explore with the
State the alternatives for access onto Elmhurst Road; and asked the
Engineering Department to supply additional information on the area
surrounding the proposed subdivision.
Kenna then suggested that the Plan Commission discuss the matter
at their next meeting.
Garlisch Subdivision: Unit No. 9
Mullen moved to approve a two lot subdivision located on the north
side of Pagni Drive in the Higgins Industrial Park. Glass seconded
the motion and all present voted 'AYE' .
The meeting adjourned at 10:10 p.m.
Stephen M. Feller $�
SMF:ms Administrative Assistant