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HomeMy WebLinkAboutPLAN COMMISSION - 06/03/1981 - ELKS LODGE PH 81-5 Minutes Elk Grove Village Plan Commission Wednesday, June 3, 1981 The regular meeting of the Plan Commission was called to order at 8 p.m. on Wednesday, June 3, 1981 in the Council Chamber of the Municipal Building, 901 Wellington Avenue. Members Present: Glass, John R. , Chairman Cummins, Leah, Secretary Fulton, Clark Geinosky, Frederick C. Mullen, George E. Paliganoff, David J. Stangeland, Orrin J. Staff Present: George B. Knickerbocker, Village Attorney Robert Callahan, Building Inspector Supervisor Thomas J. Cech, Village Engineer Charles B. Henrici, Fire Chief Thomas F. Rettenbacher, Building Commissioner Steven J. Wylie, Administrative Intern Public Hearing, Docket 81-5: The Plan Commission, acting as a Zoning Commission, conducted a Public Hearing on the petition of the Benevolent and Protective Order of Elks. The petitioner was requesting the Village to extend' a Special Use Permit to operate the lodge for an additional one year period. The lodge is located at 115 Gordon Street. Buster Jackson was present to represent the petitioner. Glass inquired if Jackson possessed any document prepared by the owners of said property that authorized the granting of an extension of the Special Use Permit for more than one year. Jackson replied that he did not. The Village Attorney indicated that a letter should be required as part of the Special Use requirements. Cummins suggested that delivery of such a letter be directed to the Village Manager's Office. Fulton, at this point, inquired as to whether the Village had received any complaints about the lodge. The Building Commissioner responded that he was not aware of any. The Fire Chief commented that there were no fire safety complaints. Paliganoff then indicated that a letter from the owners, delivered to the Village Manager's Office should be necessary for extending the Special Use Permit for more than one year. Mullen motioned that the conditional recommendation to the Village Board of Trustees be made subject to the receipt of such a letter. Cummins seconded the motion. All present voted "Aye". At this point, Glass concluded the Public Hearing. A full account of the proceedings is available in the Official Transcript. 0 r - 2 - Public Hearing, Docket 81-6: The Plan Commission, acting as a Zoning Commission, conducted a Public Hearing on the petition of Centex Homes. The petitioner was requesting (1) a Text Amendment establishing a combined multi-family recreational district, (2) the rezoning of portions of Section 24 to a combined multi-family recreational district, and (3) the amendment of the Special Use Permit for the Hampton Farms portion of Section 24. These proposals apply to property located east of Plum Grove Road, north of the Chicago District Pipeline, and west of Meacham Road. Chairman Glass first declared that a legal description of the subject area be entered into the official record. Glass then instructed those present at the Public Hearing that there will be essentially three (3) separate Public Hearings divided into the topics delineated in the Public Hearing Notice. Glass also informed the audience that the Plan Commission intended to first hear the testimony on all three (3) items before taking questions. Fred Feinstein, Attorney, was present to represent the petitioner. Feinstein introduced the first hearing (a Text Amendment to establish a combined multi-family recreational district) and called William Gillilan, President, Centex Homes, to testify. Feinstein inquired as to the purpose and advantages of a new combined multi-family recreational district. Gillilan replied that such a district would allow the early, comprehensive dedication and use of a large tract of land. He also commented that the present A-2 Special Use Ordinance restricted flexibility in developing site plans, open space and housing stock. Gillilan explained that there was no market risk for a developer if the future use of the land was clearly determined. At this point, Feinstein reviewed the last draft of the proposed A-3 Combined Multi-Family Recreational District and indicated, generally, what changes were to be made (Official Transcript contains exact references) . Gillilan also summarized these changes and commented that he did not feel they were major alterations. Feinstein inquired as to whether the proposed new district would aid vigorous Village development. Gillilan stated that it would because with its flexibility, Centex was encouraged to dedicate the land at a much earlier date. He added that the proposed ordinance promoted high standards because it offered a large, new, unique, general recreational development to the Village of Elk Grove Village. The first hearing was then adjourned and a brief recess was taken. The second hearing (rezoning portions of Section 24 to a combined multi-family recreational district) commenced and Feinstein introduced Russell Taylor, Vice President, Michael L. Ives and Associates, Inc. Feinstein then introduced Exhibits 1 through 6. With the aid of the Exhibits, Taylor illustrated the boundaries of the subject property, described the zoning around the subject property, and detailed the impact of the subject property on the surrounding area. Taylor noted that the subject property was "unique", but appropriate for recreational facilities, adding the opinion that accessibility would not be a problem. Thomas Hoffman, Attorney, representing the Elk Grove Park District, then introduced Lewis L. Smith, President, Elk Grove Park District Board 3 - Public Hearing, Docket 81-6 (continued) of Commissioners. Smith testified that there was a need for a golf course in Elk Grove Village. Smith also stated that five years ago, the Elk Grove Park District had looked at another parcel of land on which to possibly build a golf course, but determined that it was too small. Smith further noted that Centex was approached by the Park District on this matter and not vice versa. He projected a July 1, 1983 opening date for the golf course and testified that it would be a self- sustaining entity. Hoffman inquired about the positioning of the Chicago District Pipeline. Smith located the Pipeline and noted that the 18th fairway will cross it. The District can obtain the right to utilize the Pipeline property, but no buildings can be constructed on the property. Feinstein called William Newcombe to testify. Newcombe designed the layout of the golf course. Newcombe gave a slide presentation (Exhibit #7) of the general design of the course. He affirmed that housing would be positioned in the safest possible locations. Feinstein inquired about the golf course parking facilities and Newcombe replied that his design allowed for 158 spaces. Newcombe concluded his testimony by assuring that he would oversee construction of the golf course as a fulfillment of his contract. Feinstein recalled Russell Taylor who introduced Exhibit 8, depicting the potential development of the subject property and Exhibit 9 which demonstrated that a substantial portion of the property being dedicated for use as a golf course could have been developed as building sites. Feinstein requested that prior to the regular meeting on Wednesday, June 17, 1981, a site inspection of the subject property be made jointly by Plan Commission members, Centex, Park District, and Village Staff representatives. Glass declared that the Public Hearing would continue at the site on Saturday, June 13, 1981 at 1 p.m. A full account of the proceedings is available in the Official Transcript. The meeting adjourned at 11:15 p.m. Submitte y: Steven J. Wylie Administrative Intern 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 Public Works, Fire Chief, Director of Parks and Recreation, Centex, NWMC, McGraw-Hill.