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ELK GROVE VILLAGE PLAN COMMISSION
May 16, 1974
The regular meeting of the Elk Grove Plan Commission was called
to order by Chairman McGrenera at 8:27 P.M. on Thursday, May 16, 1974 in
the Council Chamber of the Municipal Building, 901 Wellington Avenue.
MEMBERS PRESENT: Richard McGrenera Marcus Grice
Leah Cummins William Wesley
Joseph Cimino
STAFF PRESENT: Donald Ciaglia, Director of Public Works/Engineering
Thomas Rettenbacher, Building Commissioner
Robert Franz, Assistant Manager
Inasmuch as Bill Wesley, appointed to the Plan Commission on
May 7, 1974, was not yet sworn in, the Commission did not have a quorum
for this meeting.
NEW BUSINESS Item I .B. - KOTSIOS-MANAVES SUBDIVISION
The Commission reviewed the above plat which had been approved
by the Village Engineer and is not located in the flood plain. Unofficially
the Commission approved the plat and agreed to meet prior to the next
Village Board meeting to officially act on this and other plats on their
agenda.
NERGE ROAD EXTENSION - COOK COUNTY HIGHWAY DEPARTMENT
Chairman McGrenera then introduced Mr. Louis Quinlan, Director
of Planning, Cook County Highway Department who had requested a meeting
with the Commission to discuss the proposed extension of Nerge Road
eastward across the Buttitta-Bonavolonta property to Devon Avenue west
of Interstate 90. Mr. Quinlan stated that although obtaining the right-
of-way for the above extension was not a serious concern, there did exist
certain constraints to such a project: (a) The extension of Nerge Road
is not on the existing "County Highway System" which serves as a planning
guide to the County, and (b) Bids for the improvement of Devon Avenue
from Arlington Heights Road westward will be let shortly and the County
is not inclined to delay the use or risk the loss of these Motor Fuel
Tax funds. The County, however, has no objections to the Village acquiring
the right-of-way and extending Nerge Road.
Mr. Quinlan made reference to a 1967 Interim Highway Transportation
Plan prepared by the Chicago Area Transportation System (CATS) which calls
for the extension of Devon Avenue westward beyond Rohlwing Road. The
County agrees with this proposed extension which would terminate at Kane
County. When questioned by the Commission as to the Village of Elk
Grove's vacation of Devon Avenue west of Rohlwing Road, Mr. Quinlan
stated that there is some question as to that vacation being valid.
The Commission was informed that Cook County has agreed with
adjoining counties to assume total responsibility for all county
highways which border or are shared with Cook County. Therefore, Devon
Avenue has become a Cook County Highway. Quinlan further advised that
the only way a new road can be added to the existing Highway system is
by a resolution of the Cook County Board of Commissioners and subsequent
approval by the Illinois Department of Transportation.
Mr. Quinlan advised that the County operates on a five year
improvement program which is determined by a monitoring system in which
all roads in the County are graded. Nerge Road is not listed in the
existing five year program; however, a maintenance type improvement is
likely. Quinlan did state that the proposed improvements to Devon
Avenue would include the improvement of Rowlwing Road to a four lane
facility between Devon Avenue and Nerge Road.
Chairman McGrenera thanked Mr. Quinlan for coming to Elk Grove
and spending time with the Plan Commission. He stated, however, that
notwithstanding the comments made by Mr. Quinlan, it appeared the
Commission would (a) recommend that Nerge Road be extended to Devon
Avenue, and (b) that Devon Avenue not be extended westward beyond
Rohlwing Road.
After a short discussion on miscellaneous items , the meeting
was adjourned at 10:55 P.M. with the understanding that a special meeting
would be held before the May 28, 1974 Village Board meeting.
Submitted by:
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Robert D. Franz
Assistant Village Manager
(May 29, 1974)
Plan Commission
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