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HomeMy WebLinkAboutPLAN COMMISSION - 06/21/1978 - ELKS LODGE NO 2423 Minutes Elk Grove Village Plan Commission June 21 , 1978 The regular meeting of the Plan Commission was called to order by Acting Chairman Hauser at 8: 10 p.m. on Wednesday, June 21 , 1978 in the Council Chamber of the Municipal Building, 901 Wellington Avenue. MEMBERS PRESENT: MEMBERS ABSENT: Edward Hauser, Acting Chairman None Leah Cummins , Secretary STAFF PRESENT: John Glass Thomas Rettenbacher, Thomas Hamilton Building Commissioner George Mullen Richard M. Finn, James Petri Administrative Assistant Docket 78-5: Benevolent & Protective Order of Elks Elk Grove Village Lodge No. 2423 The Plan Commission, acting as a Zoning Commission, conducted a public Hearing on the petition of the Benevolent S Protective Order of Elks, Elk Grove Village Lodge No. 2423. The petitioners were requesting that the Village continue the Special Use Permit granted to the Elk Grove Village Lodge No. 2423 for the property located at 115 Gordon Street. Gerry Wollie was present to represent the petitioners . Mr. Wollie began his presentation by stating that it was his intent on behalf of the Benevolent & Protective Order of Elks , Lodge No. 2423 to request that the Village continue the Special Use Permit authorizing the property located at 115 Gordon Street to be used as a lodge and recreational center. Mr. Wollie noted that he had appeared before the Plan Commission on several occasions requesting the same consideration. Petri began the questioning by asking if the petitioner still had the agreement for parking. Wollie responded by saying that they did have an agreement and at that point he presented a letter so stating. Cummins continued the questioning by asking the Building Commissioner if he was aware of any problems. The Building Commissioner responded that he was not aware of any problems. Glass continued the questioning by asking the petitioner how long they were requesting the Special Use Permit. Hauser noted that the petitioners' request stated that they wanted the Special Use Permit to be extended for a period of one year. At that point, Cummins moved to grant the Benevolent & Protective Order of Elks , Lodge No. 2423, located at 115 Gordon Street, the Special Use Permit for a one year period. Mullen seconded the motion. All present voted AYE. Plan Commission Acknowledgment Acting Chairman Hauser acknowledged and congratulated Tom Hamilton for his many efforts with the North Cook County Soil & Water Conservation District. Hauser noted that Hamilton had been honored by having a dam and reservoir named after him. Acting Chairman Hauser also congratulated George Mullen on his appointment to the Plan Commission. Plan Commission Minutes - 2 - June 21 , 1978 Rohlwing Grove Unit No. 1 , Special Parking Location Plan The petitioner was present to request that the Plan Commission consider a special parking plan for the parking lot located in the Rohlwing Grove Shopping Center. Rettenbacher began the discussion by stating that the petitioner was requesting a special parking location plan. He noted that the request was being made by the owners of Lot No. 2. Chuck Byrum, Attorney, was present to represent the petitioner. Byrum noted that the original site plan that was approved contained an extra nine parking spaces which were not committed to Lot No. 1 . He noted that the petitioner was the owner of Lot No. 2, and they were requesting permission to legally utilize the nine parking spaces located in Lot No. 1 . Byrum continued by stating that the design and make-up of the structure, which would be located on Lot No. 2, would require the nine parking spaces in order to comply with the Village Zoning Ordinance. At that point, Rettenbacher stated that the Zoning Ordinance allowed a special location plan; however, the plan must be reviewed and approved by the Village Board. Rettenbacher noted that the nine parking spaces were not credited to Lot No. 1 . Rettenbacher stated that in his opinion the special location plan would not affect Lot No. 1 , but it would allow the petitioner to build on Lot No. 2. Rettenbacher noted that the petitioner was actually requesting that approximately 15 parking spaces located in Lot No. 1 be considered shared parking with Lot No. 2. He noted that the Zoning Ordinance only required that the petitioner share nine parking spaces with Lot No. 1 . However, he stated that it was the petitioner's intent to acquire shared parking on all fifteen parking spaces so that the petitioner would not have to come back to the Plan Commission if there were any changes in the proposed uses in Lot No. 2. Cummins stated that in her opinion the traffic flow in the parking lot was rediculous. Glass concurred with Cummins ' statement. At that point, Hamilton expressed several concerns over the existing parking lot located in Lot No. 1 . He stated that there was vertually no landscaping and the curb located off the Rohlwing Road entrance was extremely dangerous to every motorist entering into the shopping center. At that point, Glass moved to table the special parking location plan. Hamilton seconded the motion. Mullen noted that in his opinion the key issue was the fact that the parking spaces currently exist. . Hamilton noted Mullen's statement; however, he suggested that another fact that was very relevant was that the proposed building for Lot No. 2 did not yet exist. Byrum stated that it appeared that the Commission's message to the petitioner was to totally redesign the parking lot plan. Cummins suggested that the parking lot plan be referred for review to the Police Department. Hamilton agreed with Cummins' suggestion, and he also suggested that the petitioner also provide a date that the landscaping would be provided for the shopping center. The Plan Commission voted to table the motion until the Fire and Police Departments could review the proposed shared parking plan. I Plan Commission Minutes - 3 - June 21 , 1978 Docket 77-14: 7-Eleven Food Store, Southwest Corner of Nerge & Meacham Roads The petitioner, the Southland Corporation, was requesting that the property located at the southwest corner of Nerge and Meacham Roads be rezoned from R-3, Residential District to B-2, Business District. The proposed use of the property was to establish a 7-Eleven Food Store. Hauser began the discussion by noting that Staff had prepared the findings of fact, recommending that the petitioner's request for rezoning be denied. Upon making a few minor changes, it was the consensus of the Plan Commission to direct the findings of fact to the Village Board for their consideration. Docket 78-4: George & John Gullo, Annexation & Rezoning, 4 acres - 0-T District, 5 acres - 1-1 . The petitioners were requesting that approximately four acres of a total nine acre parcel of land located east of Carroll Square, west of Stanley Street and south of Oakton Street be rezoned 0-T, Office Transitional District. The Village's Official Map indicates the property to be zoned 1-1 , Light Industrial District. Hauser began the discussion by noting that the proposed Office Transitional use would create less heavy traffic than the restricted industrial . Glass continued by stating that the Commissioners primary concern was whether the proposed Office Transitional use was. the best use of the subject property. Rettenbacher noted that the comprehensive plan prepared in 1968 indicated that the property will be developed 1-1 , Restricted Industrial . However, Rettenbacher suggested that the Office Transitional use was a much less intensive use. Donald Wood, Village resident, stated that he objected to the petitioners ' proposed development plan. He ,noted that he did not object to the 0-T use, rather he objected to the proposed road. He argued that the petitioners ' road would be located directly across from the existing residential homes . Hauser noted Wood's statement and he suggested that the Plan Commission's recommendation should include a request that the petitioner submit a total landscaping plan for the proposed development. Hamilton agreed with Hauser's suggestion, and he stated that the proposed Office Transitional use would provide the residential property owners with a good buffer zone. Hamilton continued by noting that if the east five acres of the nine acre tract were to be developed 1-1 , a poor precedent would be established because the residential properties located on Oakton Street would be directly across from the 1-1 development. Hamilton suggested that the petitioner should be requested to rezone the first building lot located at the southeast corner of the nine acre tract. Hamilton continued that if the petitioner was willing to rezone the subject lot then the residents living on Oakton Street would be provided a good buffer zone. Centex Industrial Park Unit No. 229 Hauser noted that the Engineering and Building Departments had approved Centex Industrial Park Unit No. 229. Petri made a motion to recommend approval of the plat. Hamilton seconded the motion. All present voted AYE. Plan Commission Minutes - 4 - June 21 , 1978 Centex Industrial Park Unit No. 230 Hauser noted that the Engineering and Building Departments had approved Centex Industrial Park Unit No. 230. Cummins made a motion to recommend approval of the plat. Hamilton seconded the motion. All present voted AYE. Centex Industrial Park Unit No. 231 Hauser noted that the Engineering and Building Departments had approved Centex Industrial Park Unit No. 231 . -.Mullen made a motion to recommend approval of the plat. Hamilton seconded the motion. All present voted AYE. Rogers Industrial Park Annex Hauser noted that the Engineering and Building Departments had approved Rogers Industrial Park Annex. Cummins made a motion to recommend approval of the plat. Petri seconded the motion. All present voted AYE. The meeting adjourned at 11 :00 p.m. I Submit ed by: Richard M. Finn Administrative Assistant RMF:ms (6/28/78) c: Chairman & Members of Plan Commission, Village President and Board of Trustees, Village Clerk, Village Manager, Assistant Village Manager Administrative Assistant, Administrative Intern, Building Commissioner, Village Engineer, Planning Consultant, Director of Parks and Recreation, Calkins , Centex. I