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HomeMy WebLinkAboutPLAN COMMISSION - 09/21/1977 - MIDWAY MOTOR/TELAR INVESTMENT CO MINUTES -- - ELK GROVE- VILLAGE-PLAN COMMISSION- September 21 , 1977 The regular meeting of the Plan Commission was called to order by Chairman Shannon at 7:40 P.M. on Wednesday, September 21 , 1977 in the Council Chamber of the Municipal Building, 901 Wellington Avenue, Elk Grove Village. MEMBERS PRESENT: MEMBERS ABSENT: William Shannon, Chairman John Glass Leah Cummins, Secretary STAFF PRESENT: Thomas Hamilton Richard M. Finn, Edward Hauser Administrative Assistant James Petri William Wesley (8:40 P.M.) Docket 77-5: Midway Motor Lodge Chairman Shannon noted that Commission members had received the third rough draft of the findings of fact concerning Midway's petition for a Special Use. Shannon asked if any Commission member had any comments or observations pertaining to the draft. Upon a few minor changes being made, Hamilton made a motion to recommend approval of the Special Use request based on the Commission's findings of fact. Wesley seconded the motion. All present voted 'Aye' . (A copy of the Commission's findings of fact is available from the Manager's office.) Docket 77-18: Telar Investment Company The Plan Commission, acting as a Zoning Commission, conducted a Public Hearing to consider evidence for establishment of an industrial structure on the west side of Martin Lane. The petitioner was requesting that the property be rezoned from B-1 , Business District to 1-1 , Restricted Industrial District. The petitioner, Telar Investment Company, was represented by Thomas Eboli and Charles Piawza. Mr. Eboli began the presentation by submitting a plat of survey to the Plan Commission. Eboli stated that the entire parcel of land was approximately 76,000 square feet and the subject property was not suitable for Business District zoning. Eboli noted that the petitioner was requesting that the front part of the entire parcel be rezoned to 1-1 , Restricted Industrial District. Cummins began the questioning by asking what the surrounding area properties were zoned. Eboli stated that the property to the north of the subject property and the property directly across the street were zoned 1-1 , Restricted Industrial District. Eboli noted that the proposed zoning change would not front on Higgins Road. Shannon asked if the petitioner was aware of the parking requirements for the proposed zoning. Eboli stated that the petitioner was aware of the parking requirements and they would comply. Shannon continued his questioning by asking if the petitioner intended on changing the grading on the property site. Shannon noted that the present grading on the site Plan Commission Minutes - 2 - September 21 , 1977 Docket 77-18: Telar Investment Company (continued) appeared to be higher than the grading on the property located to the north. Mr. Piawza responded to Shannon's question by stating that the grading would be lowered and the property would be developed in a manner which would not allow drainage on surrounding properties . Hamilton asked the petitioner if there were any plans to develop the property that would remain B-1 . Eboli stated that there were no definite plans for the property; however, they were thinking of developing offices on the B-1 site. Shannon noted that the housekeeping in the area could be improved. Upon making this statement, Shannon concluded the Public Hearing. Cummins moved to recommend approval for the requested rezoning from B-1 , Business District to 1-1 , Restricted Industrial District located on the west side of Martin Lane. Hauser seconded the motion. Shannon noted that the proposed zoning was compatible with the surrounding properties and it met the 1-1 zoning requirements. Shannon also stated that the proposed use would be the best possible use for the property and the requested zoning would be advantageous to both the Village and the petitioner. Upon the vote being taken, all Commission members present voted 'Aye' . Telar 4th Resubdivision Shannon noted that the rezoning that the Commission has just acted upon was accompanied with a resubdivision. Shannon stated that the Engineering and Building Departments approved the Resubdivision contingent on the rezoning being approved by the Village Board. Cummins made a motion to recommend approval of the plat contingent on the Village Board approving the Telar Investment Company's rezoning request. Petri seconded the motion. All present voted 'Aye' . A full accounting of the proceedings is available in the Official Transcript. Docket 77-9: Arlington Heights Nursery Shannon noted that at the August 17, 1977 Plan Commission meeting the Commission directed Finn to prepare a findings of fact for the rezoning request for the property located at 1250 South Arlington Heights Road. Shannon stated that the subject property is currently zoned R-1 , Residential District and the petitioner is requesting that it be rezoned R-3, Residential District. Shannon stated that the findings of fact had been prepared and distributed to the Plan Commission several weeks earlier. Shannon noted that the findings of fact seemed to be in order except for the requirement that the petitioner comply with the restrictive covenants which apply to the abutting residential properties. Shannon stated that Centex had told him that there were no restrictive covenants in that area. Upon the conclusion of Shannon's statement, Hamilton moved to recommend approval of the rezoning request. Cummins seconded the motion. All present voted 'Aye' . Docket 77-19: Value Rug Mart, Inc. James Smith, Attorney and Michael Morson were present to represent the petitioner. The petitioner was requesting rezoning from 1 -2, General Plan Commission Minutes - 3 - September 21 , 1977 Docket 77-19: Value Rug Mart, Inc. (continued) Industrial District, to B-2, Business District. The property consists of approximately 2.5 acres , located at 1100 Elmhurst Road. The petitioner was requesting the rezoning for the establishment of retail carpeting, floor covering and general office use, subject to the continued use of the southwest quadrant of the existing building and the southwest parking area to be used for storage and general warehousing and repairs of construction equipment for a transition period not to exceed three years. Morson began the presentation by explaining that the petitioner was attempting to develop a more efficient use of the available space. Morson noted that with the development of the retail sales operation, the entire property would be upgraded and the Village would receive additional revenue from sales tax. At this point, Mr. Smith presented a sketch of the subject property and he noted that the properties located to the south and west were zoned 1-2. Smith continued by stating that the present zoning of the property only allowed five percent of the building to be used for retail sales. Smith noted that with the approval of the rezoning request, Value Rug Mart's retail sales area would be greatly increased. Smith concluded his presentation by stating that the property was owned by the Robbin Company who leased it to Value Rug Mart. Hamilton began the questioning by asking about the parking facilities that would be required if the rezoning were approved. Mr. Smith stated that there was currently 155 parking spaces and these spaces would fulfill the Village's strictest parking requirements. Hamilton asked what type of fire protection would be available in the structure. Smith stated that the petitioner would install sprinklers . Petri asked if the petitioner intended on operating the proposed facility late in the evening. Mr. Morson stated that the retail operation would be open till 9:00 P.M. Petri continued his questioning by asking where the customers' parking would be located. Morson stated that the retail parking would be located on the north side of the structure. Wesley inquired whether the petitioner had any information concerning how much revenue would be generated for the Village by the sales tax. Smith stated that he estimated that the Village would receive between $25,000 and $40,000 per year from the sales tax obtained from the proposed retail sales operation. Wesley next asked if the parking lot which was referred to earlier was in fact already in existence. Morson stated that the parking lot was in existence. Hauser asked how much space would be utilized for the retail sales operation. Morson stated that approximately fifteen percent of the structure would be used for retail sales , as compared to five percent which was currently allowed by the 1-2 zoning. Hauser next asked why the rezoning request was made contingent on allowing the continued use of the southwest quadrant of the building and southwest parking area to be used for storage and general warehousing for a transition period not to exceed three years. Smith stated that the owners of the subject property had previously entered into an agreement with the Inland Company and the Inland Company legally had up to three years to relocate. However, Smith noted that the Inland Company might relocate before the three years expired. Cummins stated that she had no questions for the petitioner; however, Plan Commission Minutes - 4 - September 21 , 1977 Docket 77-19: Value Rug Mart, Inc. (continued) she asked if the proposed rezoning was actually a form of contract zoning, because of the conditional three year transitional period. Shannon noted Cummins' question and he directed Finn to have the Village Attorney address the question. Shannon began his questioning by asking how old the structure was. Morson responded that the building was in existence for seven years . Shannon noted that the subject property did not front on Higgins Road; however, he directed Finn to check and see exactly how much of the property was covered by the structure. Shannon continued by asking if the petitioner could foresee any traffic problems with the retail use. Morson responded that the facility would do most of its business during the day and evening, and not during the rush hours . Therefore, Morson concluded that in his opinion there would be no traffic problems . Petri noted that there were construction vehicles which were parked in one section of the parking lot. Petri asked how many spaces would be used for that purpose. Morson stated that the other tenant referred to earlier used approximately 45 parking spaces for construction equipment. However, Morson reiterated that the use would only be during the transition period which would not exceed three years . Shannon concluded the questioning by asking when the retail operation would become effective. Morson stated that they would start the operation immediately upon the rezoning being authorized. At this point Shannon concluded the Public Hearing. A full account of these proceedings is available in the Official Transcript. Winston Grove Section 23 Steve Bilheimer and Russell Schlatter were present to represent Centex. Bilheimer noted that Centex had revised the plat by restructuring Delaware Lane so that an existing barn could be preserved for use by the Park District as they had requested. Bilheimer stated that Centex had been in contact with District 54 and the Elk Grove Park District. Shannon noted that the operating departments had prepared staff reports for the revised plat received by the Village on September 15, 1977. Shannon stated that the typographical error in the street widths should be corrected to indicate 28 feet and not the 27 feet which was presently shown. Also, the subdivision should be labeled a preliminary plat and not tentative plat as it currently was labeled. Finally, Shannon noted that the Fire Department had pointed out a conflict with Hartford Circle located off of Connecticut Lane. Since the Village already had a Hartford Lane, the Fire Department recommended that the street name be changed to Waterberry Circle. Upon these changes being made, Cummins made a motion to approve the Section 23 preliminary plat. Hamilton seconded the motion. Hauser stated that he would abstain from voting because the Park District had not officially accepted the proposal and to avoid any conflict, he felt it was better: to abstain from voting. Voting 'Aye' - Shannon, Cummins, Hamilton, Petri , and Wesley. Unfinished Business Shannon noted that Carroll Square was directed to the Village Plan Commission Minutes - 5 - September 21 , 1977 Unfinished Business (continued) Attorney and Shannon directed Finn to take it off the Plan Commission's Agenda. Shannon also noted that several residents were present to discuss the proposed rezoning to allow a gasoline station at the northwest corner of Meacham and Nerge Roads. Shannon stated that the Commission would address the rezoning issue at their special meeting scheduled for Wednesday, September 28, 1977, and he invited the residents to attend. Shannon also directed Finn to notify the petitioner that the Commission would discuss their rezoning request. Shannon stated that the Commission would discuss the Special Use request for Regency Square on Wednesday, October 5, 1977. Shannon directed Finn to contact the petitioners and have them prepare informa- tion on three issues. First, did the proposed park area change in any fashion from that originally proposed in 1970. Second, the Commission wanted additional information on proposed landscaping. And third, the petitioner should be ready to discuss the open space requirements . Next, Shannon directed Finn to contact Piszczek to inform him that the Commission would allow him to address them at their October 5th meeting. Piszczek was requesting rezoning of the property located at 224 Devon Avenue from R-3 to B-3 for the establishment of a service and rental garage. The meeting adjourned at 11 :05 p.m. Submitted by, Richard M. Finn Administrative Assistant RMF:ms (9/27/77) c: Chairman & Members of Plan Commission, Village President & Board of Trustees , Village Clerk, Village Manager, Assistant Village Manager, Administrative Assistant, Building Commissioner, Village Engineer, Planning Consultant, Director of Parks and Recreation, Calkins, Centex. September 16, 1977 To: William E. Shannon, Chairman Memb of Plan Commission From: Richard M. Finn Administrative Assistant Subject: Plan Commission Meeting Time I have made arrangements with Neil Hunter to meet with the Plan Commission on Wednesday, September 28th at 7:30 P.M. , just prior to the two Public Hearings scheduled for that evening. Also, upon the direction from the Chairman of the Plan Commission, the Commission will meet at 7:30 P.M. on Wednesday, September 21st. The early meeting time has been scheduled in order to allow enough time to take action on the Midway findings of fact (which are enclosed) . Both of these time changes have been sent to the area papers in compliance with legal requirements. RMF:ms c: Assistant Village Manager