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HomeMy WebLinkAboutPLAN COMMISSION - 05/31/1978 - BERG ANNEXATION & REZONING Minutes Elk Grove Village Plan Commission May 31 , 1978 The special meeting of the Plan Commission was called to order by Acting Chairman Hauser at 9: 15 p.m. on May 31 , 1978 in the Multi-Purpose Room of the Municipal Building, 901 Wellington Avenue. MEMBERS PRESENT: STAFF PRESENT: Edward Hauser, Acting Chairman Thomas Rettenbacher, Leah Cummins , Secretary Building Commissioner John Glass Richard M. Finn, Thomas Hamilton Administrative Assistant MEMBERS ABSENT: Charles Durham, James Petri Administrative Intern Docket 78-3: Berg Annexation and Rezoning Brian Berg, Engineer, was present to represent the petitioner. The petitioner was requesting that the Village annex approximately one acre of property located at 304 Devon Avenue. The annexation of the subject property would be made contingent on the property being rezoned to 0-T, Office Transitional District for the establishment of an office complex. The Village' s Official Map indicates the property to be zoned R-3, Residential District. Hauser began the discussion by asking Berg if he had contacted the abutting property owner to obtain the necessary easements for installation of the water main connection. Berg replied that he had not been in contact with the neighboring property owner and he noted that it would be financially unfeasible for him to install the 12 inch water main at the current time. Hauser next asked the petitioner if he had considered using the existing shallow well to obtain water for the site. Berg answered by stating that he intended on installing a temporary water line using a 3/4 inch water pipe for the system until he was able to put in the 12 inch water main during the second phase of his proposed development (within a 5 to 10 year period) . Hauser next inquired about Berg's plans to provide sewage for the property. Berg responded that a pump would be put in so that sewage could be pumped to the abutting VFW sewage system. Hauser continued the questioning by noting that the Building Commissioner had expressed a concern in his report that the proposed use of the subject property was not compatible with the existing uses of the abutting properties. Berg responded by noting that the Putt-Putt, the VFW, and the Television Repair Shop were already on the same R-3 strip and he concluded by stating that the 0-T use would be consistent with the abutting property uses. Cummins continued the discussion by stating that she had recently gone by the VFW building located on Devon Avenue during the lunch hour. She noted that she had observed a multitude of large semitrucks parked in the VFW parking lot. Cummins concluded by stating that in her opinion the petitioner's property could not long be considered a good area for residential development. Cummins argued that the entire area along Devon Avenue would be changing within the next ten year period. i Plan Commission Minutes - 2 - May 31 , 1978 Docket 78-3: Berg Annexation & Rezoning (continued) Next Glass stated that he did not believe that the proposed office complex was a proper use of the subject property. Glass noted that the petitioner's site plan was poorly designed and in effect the proposed development would look like one large parking lot. Glass also stated that he had certain doubts about recommending the 0-T zoning because there was a possibility that the property across Devon Avenue might be developed into a Forest Preserve. Glass concluded by reiterating Hauser's concern that the residents currently residing in the area might be forced to endure an unfair burden if the proposed rezoning were approved as presented by the petitioner. Next, Hamilton continued the discussion by stating that he agreed with Cummins ' earlier statement that the area would eventually change from the current residential use. Hamilton noted that the result would be that the sites of the abutting residential property owners could be adversely affected. Hamilton concluded by stating that in his opinion office space was needed in the area. Berg responded to Hamilton' s statement by stating that the subject property was a difficult one to develop. He continued by noting that he wanted to develop the site with a campus type office building. However, it was his understanding of the Village's Zoning Ordinance that only one structure could be placed on one lot. Berg noted that if he were allowed to vary from this requirement, he would be in a position to develop a very appealing office building. The Building Commissioner noted that Berg's interpretation of the Zoning Ordinance was correct and if he wished to petition for a variation, he would have to request a Public Hearing before the Zoning Board of Appeals . Finn acknowledged Rettenbacher's statement and agreed that in a normal petition for rezoning a variation request would have to be heard by the Zoning Board of Appeals. However, since the petitioner was requesting annexation into the Village, which was being made con- tingent on the rezoning, it would be within the purview of the Village Board to handle the requested variation while they consider the Annexation Agreement. Finn stated that he would contact the Village Attorney to see if it would be acceptable to have the Village Board handle the proposed variation request at the same time the Board considers the annexation and rezoning request. Hauser concluded the discussion by stating that the Plan Commission would not take action on the rezoning request until the petitioner furnished the Commission with two items. First, a written statement from the abutting residential property owner indicating the resident's acceptance or rejection of the proposed use. Secondly, a more acceptable site plan which would provide aesthetics as well as a useful office complex. Gullo International Resubdivision Hauser noted that the Building and Engineering Departments had reviewed and approved the Gullo International Resubdivision. Glass made a motion to recommend the plat for approval . Cummins seconded the motion. All present voted 'AYE' . I Plan Commission Minutes - 3 - May 31 , 1978 Kurgan's Resubdivision Hauser stated that the Building and Engineering Departments had reviewed and approved Kurgan's Resubdivision. Hamilton made a motion to recommend the plat for approval . Cummins seconded the motion. All present voted 'AYE' . Centex Industrial Park Unit No. 227 Hauser stated that the Building and Engineering Departments had reviewed and approved Centex Industrial Park Unit No. 227. Cummins made a motion to recommend the plat for approval . Hamilton seconded the motion. All present voted 'AYE' . Palmisano's Resubdivision Hauser noted that both the Building and Engineering Departments approved the Palmisano's Resubdivision. Hamilton made a motion to recommend approval of the plat. Hauser seconded the motion. All present voted 'AYE' . Docket 78-1 : Bolger Rezoning and Annexation The petitioner was requesting that the Village annex approximately 1 .2 acres of property located at the southeast corner of Rohlwing Road and Biesterfield Road. The annexation of the subject property would be made contingent on the property being rezoned to B-2, General Business District for the establishment of a Convenience Shopping Center. The Village's Official Map indicates the property to be zoned R-3, Residential District. Hauser began the discussion by stating that staff had prepared a findings of fact for the Plan Commission pertaining to the Bolger rezoning request. Hauser noted that the Plan Commission had voted to recommend approval of the rezoning at the April 5, 1978 Plan Commission meeting. Finn stated that the findings of fact that was presented to the Plan Commission recommended that the Village Board authorize the requested rezoning. However, Finn noted that the findings of fact did not recommend the approval of the petitioner's preliminary site plan, nor did it make any determinations concerning any variations that the petitioner might desire. j At that point the consensus of the Plan Commission was that the findings of fact (recommending the rezoning) was acceptable. Acting Chairman Hauser directed that the findings of fact be sent to the Village Board for their consideration. Antenna Text Amendment The Commission took note of the letter submitted to the Village Board from the CB radio enthusiasts dated May 12, 1978. The consensus of the Commission was that the letter was very misleading and was not ' a good representation of the facts involved in the issue. The Commission also noted that the letter suggested that Roselle permitted 80 foot high antennas for CB'ers when in fact Roselle specifically excludes use by the CB'ers. The Commission reiterated that the 60 foot antenna I Plan Commission Minutes - 4 - May 31 , 1978 Antenna Text Amendment (continued) height as proposed by the CB radio enthusiasts , would contribute an unfair burden for the neighboring residents . The meeting adjourned at 11 : 15 p.m. lSubmitted by, Charles L. Durham Administrative Intern CLD:ms (6/6/78) 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.