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HomeMy WebLinkAboutPLAN COMMISSION - 04/18/1974 - SENIOR CITIZEN HOUSING • 8.4 Minutes ELK GROVE VILLAGE PLAN COMMISSION MEETING April 18, 1974 The regular meeting of the Elk Grove Village Plan Commission was called to order by Chairman Richard McGrenera at 8:08 P.M. , Thursday, April 18, 1974 in the Council Chamber of the Municipal Building, 901 Wellington Avenue. MEMBERS PRESENT: Richard McGrenera Edward Hauser Joseph Cimino Mead Killion Marcus Grice Alvin Krasnow Thomas Hamilton VILLAGE STAFF PRESENT: Thomas Rettenbacher, Building Commissioner Robert Franz, Administrative Assistant PUBLIC HEARING DOCKET #74-3 - SENIOR CITIZEN HOUSING Chairman McGrenera opened the public hearing scheduled to consider changes to the proposed site plan and related amenities for the 300 unit Senior Citizen Housing development planned for a 17.63 acre parcel located south of the Grove Shopping Center between Arlington Heights Road and Wellington Avenue. Commissioner Grice, in the absence of Commissioner Cummins , served as Secretary and swore in all testifying at the hearing. The petitioner, M. Myers and Associates , was represented by Anthony Augustine, Associate General Counsel , who introduced Thomas Welch, Architect, Halabird & Root. Mr. Welch presented a general description of the proposed development with respect to layout and design and indicated those changes which had been requested earlier by the Village and incorporated in the revised Preliminary Plat. A Village Staff report on the subject Plat was introduced by Chairman McGrenera and made a part of the record. Concerns raised by the operating departments as well as the Commissioners included the following: (a) Sidewalk needed along the entire length of Arlington Heights Road, (b) Plat must indicate that public utilities shall be underground, (c) Landscaping is needed in place of or in addition to the chain-link fence intended to separate this development from the single-family homes fronting on Brandywine Avenue, and (d) Desire to have submitted a landscaping plan for the entire project. The petitioner indicated Senior Citizen Housing (continued) . . .that the foregoing could and would be satisfied. It was agreed by the Commission that matters such as size and location of water mains and storm water drainage could be dealt with in the engineering drawings to be submitted at a later date. Discussion then centered on the rental structure for the proposed 300 unit development. There was considerable confusion over this matter and, therefore, the petitioner was requested to submit in writing a detailed breakdown of the rents to be available, with specific examples of how they would apply to tenant incomes . Chairman McGrenera read into the record a letter dated January 9, 1974 from Eugene Callahan to the Village Manager relative to certain amenities to be included in the development. The public hearing was adjourned at 9 :35 P.M. (A verbatim transcript of the proceedings is on file in the Village Clerk's office.) PUBLIC HEARING DOCKET #74-2 - PECORA OIL COMPANY ANNEXATION & ZONING After a short recess , Chairman McGrenera opened a second public hearing at 9:56 P.M. called to consider a request for annexation and zoning of 4.9 acres located south of Higgins Road, east of Section 1-North and west of Stanley Avenue. Commissioner Grice swore in all who wished to testify. The petitioner, Ted Pecora, Pecora Oil Company, 814 South Westwood Avenue, Addison, Illinois was present at the hearing and stated that he was requesting annexation of the 4.9 acre parcel with zoning of .85 acres as B-3 and the balance as A-2. This zoning was requested to develop a car wash facility on the northern portion of the site with four 15-unit apartment buildings and a swimming pool to the south. The petitioner gave a very brief presentation indicating that this was his fourth proposal submitted and that he desired feedback from the Commission prior to preparing a more definitive proposal . Mr. Pecora stated that when he purchased the land he was advised that the property was zoned in the County as multi-family. It was pointed out by the Chairman that the Cook County zoning map indicated an R-4 single family zoning classification. When questioned on the details of the development, the petitioner stated that previous proposals had included a restaurant for this site which had since been deleted. Three gasoline islands (1 for off-street traffic/2 for the car wash) are to be included. It was felt by Mr. Pecora that the car wash facility would not attract much more traffic than the average service station. The six apartment units would be built in four buildings each two stories in height. An even breakdown between one and two bedroom units was anticipated. Chairman McGrenera referred to and made a part of the record a Village Staff report (dated 4-18-74) on the subject proposal . Major items of concern raised in that report as well as by the Commission members included the following: (a) Access to the apartment. complex via Higgins Road will conflict with traffic awaiting use of the car wash facility; (b) Information presented was both incomplete and in -- 2 _ 4/18/74 • Pecora Oil Company (continued) . . .some cases inaccurate; and (c) The proposed car wash facility represents poor traffic layout, and would generate significant traffic in this primarily residential area. The public hearing was adjourned at 10:56 P.M. (A verbatim transcript of the proceedings is on file in the Village Clerk's office.) NEW BUSINESS ITEM I .B. - CENTEX INDUSTRIAL PARK UNIT NO. 189 The Village Engineer approved this plat on which there is no soils information available for a report from the North Cook County Soil and Water Conservation District. This property is not located in the flood plain. It was moved by Krasnow, seconded by Hamilton, that approval be granted, whereupon all members present voted AYE. NEW BUSINESS ITEM I .A. - HIGGINS INDUSTRIAL PARK UNIT NO. 146 This property is not in the flood plain, does not require NCCSWCD review, and was approved by the Village Engineer. Commissioner Grice moved, seconded by Commissioner Cimino, that the plat be approved, whereupon all members present voted AYE. UNFINISHED BUSINESS ITEM 3.H. - HIGGINS INDUSTRIAL PARK UNIT NO. 144 No soils report was required for this property which is not in the flood plain. The Village Engineer approved this plat. Commissioner Killion moved, seconded by Commissioner Grice, that the plat be approved, whereupon all members present voted AYE. NEW BUSINESS ITEM I .A. - HIGGINS INDUSTRIAL PARK UNIT NO. 145 This property is located in the flood plain and must comply ' with the Village Flood Plain Ordinance. Although the Village Engineer approved this plat, the Plan Commission delayed action pending receipt of a soils report from the NCCSWCD. CHAIRMAN' S REPORT Chairman McGrenera reported the following: A. The Plan Commission had received a copy of the budget proposal recommended by the Village Manager along with a memorandum requesting their comments . A review of the budget line items resulted in agreement of all with the exception of account No. 410, Meetings and Conferences, for which possibly more money would be 3 - 4/18/74 Chairman 's Report (continued) . . . requested in order that members might attend the American Society of Planning Officials Conference to be held in Chicago during May 1974. B. A public hearing has been scheduled for 8 P.M. , Thursday, May 2, 1974 to hear the petition of Anthony J . Maioriello for rezoning from R-1 to 0 & T and an amendment to Zoning Ordinance No. 842, Section 5.72 - Uses Permitted by the inclusion of funeral homes for property located at the northeast corner of Arlington Heights Road and Clearmont Drive. C. The Plan Commission received a letter from Rolf Campbell , Rolf Campbell & Associates , Inc. , written on behalf of the owners of property commonly referred to as Devon-53• The letter officially withdrew their planned unit develop- ment petition, and requested a meeting with the Commission to discuss the independent development of the four parcels . Chairman McGrenera was to schedule a meeting and advise the Commission members . D. Acknowledged receipt of a letter from George Long, owner of the commercial convenience center currently being constructed at 770 South Arlington Heights Road requesting a meeting with the Commission to discuss a proposal for shared parking with the adjoining medical center. Such an arrangement is requested in order that a carry-out food establishment might be rented in the center. Chairman McGrenera stated that the request would be placed on a future agenda pending advice from the Village Attorney. PECORA OIL COMPANY - ANNEXATION AND REZONING PETITION It was the consensus of the Commission that the Pecora Oil Company petition, for which a public hearing was held earlier in the evening, be discussed and final action taken. It was moved by Commissioner Grice, seconded by Commissioner Hamilton, that the request for annexation and B-3/A-2 zoning be denied , whereupon all members present voted AYE. The reasons for denial were discussed and committed to paper in a report to the Village Board from the Chairman dated 4-22-74. That report is attached to and made a part of these minutes . UNFINISHED BUSINESS ITEM E - SECTION 21 Representatives of Centex Homes , Inc. , Michael Ives , Land Planner and David Weber, Sales Manager addressed the Commission and requested approval of a revised Preliminary Plat of Section 21 dated 4-16-74. A staff report of 4-18-74 on the revised plat was submitted to members of the Commission for their review. It was moved by Commissioner - 4 - 4/18/74 • Item E - Section 21 (continued) . . .Hamilton, seconded by Commissioner Cimino, that the Preliminary Plat be approved subject to the following changes : (a) The setback along the east side of Meacham Road be 25' the entire length of the project, (b) The developer submit with the Final Plat any and all covenants and restrictions relating to this property, (c) Proposed names for the park sites and retention area be deleted, and (d) All easement widths be shown on the Final Plat. All members present voted AYE. The developer v,as further advised that the Plan Commission agreed with the Director of Public Work's recommendation that the section of sanitary sewer pipe lying in the vicinity of the park/ retention area be replaced with cast iron pipe to avoid excessive storm water infiltration. It was agreed this matter should be dealt with in the engineering drawings to be submitted at a later date. With the understanding that the developer would meet the above conditions , Centex was directed to submit a Final Plat of Section 21 for consideration by the Plan Commission at their next regular meeting on May 2, 1974. It was moved by Commissioner Grice, seconded by Commissioner Cimino, that the meeting be adjourned. All members present voted AYE and the meeting was adjourned at 12:28 A.M. Submitted by: Robert D. Franz Administrative Assistan _ (April 23, 1974) Approved by Plan Commission on Date RDF:ms c: Chairman & Members of Plan Commission, President and Board of Trustees , Village Clerk, Village Manager, Building Commissioner, Director of Public Works/Engineering, Chief of Police, Fire Chief, Director of Finance, and Director of Parks and Recreation. Attachment - 5 - 4/18/74 res 1n iij Board o i T-tti')[ties o I! - I�-.tl• I len CO �fTIiSSIOFI, Llt,n Grove 111 SUBJEC I . Doc!,,-,t %1 _7 - Pecora O i l Co. A.nnexat i on & Zoning lReques t Subsequent to the hearing re subject, the Plan Commission reviewed the testimony, plat and presentation of subject petitioner. As a result of our deliberations and considerations of subject petition, ie' must expeditiously recommend denial for the following legal and obvious reasons : - 1 . There is major and consistent- inaccuracies in the site relative to being drawn to scale. 2. Ingress and/or egress to subject site is incompatible to good traffic pattern. 3 . Detailed drawing, building height, location, etc. , - lacking. 4. The a-3 zoning request exemplifies spot zoning in its finest definition. 5. The traffic generated by the proposed 8-3 ( .85 acres) onto and off of a majorstate highway, viould be in our .judge,.ent, could seriously hamper the safety and ielfare of the customers of said service area. 6. We concur and are grateful +`or the problems and shortcomings of this development as presented by our typically capable staff members . (See attached.) Your Plan Commission was favorably impressed by Mr. Pecora as to his business ability, demeanor and integrity. We do, hour.=_ver, recommend that this gentleman be made a,�!are of our Code, Zoning Ordinance and any other documents relative to the procedures to b.^ followed before and during a formal hearing. Respectfully, Richard A. tacGrenara, Chlai r;nan Elk Grove Village Plan Commission, ;11 t,tembers present voted unanimously. Ahsent : Leah Cummins and Richard Pottker.. Attachments c: Village Manager