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HomeMy WebLinkAboutPLAN COMMISSION - 05/20/1987 - HIGGINS AND ELMHURST - ROGERS INDUSTRIAL PARK REZONE • 0 Minutes ELK GROVE VILLAGE PLAN COMMISSION Date: Wednesday, May 20, 1987 Location: Council Chamber 901 Wellington Avenue Members Present: Members Absent: John Glass, Chairman Clark Fulton Leah Cummins, Secretary David Paliganoff George Mullen Fred Geinosky Philip Knudsen Staff Present: Thomas Rettenbacher, Building Commissioner Julie Carius, Administrative Intern Others Present: Steve Malato, Attorney representing Rogers Industrial Park William Schmitz, Managing Agent of Rogers Industrial Park Gary Schraw, Architect, son of John P. Schraw, preparer of architectural drawings Alvin Skoog, Project Engineer from Fletcher Engineering William Weisjohn, President of Des Plaines Mobile Home Park Association Mr. Valdez, Vice President of Des Plaines Mobile Home Park Association Newspaper Reporter Local Citizens The meeting and the public hearing were called to order at 8: 10 p.m. Higgins/Elmhurst, Rogers Industrial Park Rezoning Petition (Near Southeast Corner) Chairman Glass opened the meeting and public hearing by stating that Rogers Industrial Park has petitioned the Village for annexation and rezoning from I-1 to I-2. Chairman Glass added that the petitioner failed to post the public hearing notice on the property. As a result, the Plan Commission will hear the testimony but will not close the hearing. Chairman Glass stated that the public hearing will recess after the testimony is given and those present have a chance to ask questions. The public hearing will reconvene on Wednesday, June 3 at 9:00 p.m. for anyone who has additional questions. Steve Malato introduced the witnesses who would be giving testimony: William Schmitz, Gary Schraw, and Alvin Skoog. Steve Malato stated that the property in question is currently vacant and zoned I-1. The petitioner wishes to constrict an industrial warehouse on the property and rezone it to I-2 in order to establish continuity of zoning. (The • • Plan Commission Minutes - 2 - May 20, 1987 Higgins/Elmhurst, Rogers Industrial Park Rezoning Petition (continued) majority of the land surrounding the property is zoned I-2. ) Pfalato also explained that the existing Rogers Industrial Park engages in warehousing and light manufacturing. William Schmitz explained the physical aspects of Rogers Industrial Park. Schmitz added that there is no traffic problem at the Industrial Park and he does not project any traffic problems in conjunction with the I-2 zoning. Gary Schraw presented the architectural drawings of the proposed building as Exhibit H. This building will be one story, cover 60,000 square feet, and provide 140 parking stalls. Malato submitted the final engineering site plan as Exhibit I. Alvin Skoog pointed out and explained the water and sewage features on the site plan. Skoog noted that fire hydrants will be installed every 300 feet along the back of the building. George Mullen asked if the triangular piece of non-annexed property adjacent to the parcel in question will be annexed by Rogers Industrial Park. Steve Malato explained that he attempted to locate the owners of the property but was unable to. Malato presented a tax map as Exhibit J. Mullen asked if any tenants are currently interested in the proposed property. William Schmitz answered that various tenants have expressed interest in 20,000 square feet of the property. Mullen requested some numbers in terms of the economic impact for Elk Grove. Steve Malato stated that he will gather this information and present it on June 3rd. Philip Knudsen questioned how the number of parking spaces (140) was determined. Gary Schraw explained that it was based on a 10% office/ 90% warehouse calculation. Knudsen also questioned the landscaping and garbage facilities. Gary Schraw confirmed that landscaping will be done on Higgins and Elmhurst Roads as well as along the east and south property lines. Schraw added that garbage receptacles will be located in the loading dock areas and they should not interfere with traffic. Fred Geinosky asked how many employees would be working at the proposed site. William Schmitz explained that he will research this and present a figure on June 3rd. Geinosky asked Schmitz to describe the semi traffic around the proposed site and state whether or not it is currently a problem. Schmitz responded that there is access to the Industrial Park off Old Higgins Road and two outlets off Route 83. Schmitz added that use of the Old Higgins Road entrance will be encouraged. Currently, there is no problem with semi traffic. Geinosky questioned whether any variations will be requested. Steve Malato stated that there would not be any variation requests. Leah Cummins asked for the percentage of occupancy of the established buildings within Rogers Industrial Park. William Schmitz replied that 99% of the space is occupied. Schmitz added that in order to respond to the expansion needs of the current tenants, Rogers is seeking the annexation of the proposed property. John Glass expressed his concern for the upkeep of the unowned triangular piece of property. Steve Malato stated that he would reaccess this problem. • i Plan Commission Minutes - 3 - May 20, 1987 Higgins/Elmhurst, Rogers Industrial Park Rezoning Petition (continued) William Weisjohn expressed concern about the traffic along Touhy Avenue. Chairman Glass explained that Touhy Avenue is a State road ; therefore, he should contact the Illinois Department of Transportation. Valdez questioned the sewage and water flow out of Rogers Industrial Park and the possible chemicals which might be spilling into the ground. Alvin Skoog explained that the water and sewage flow would not adversely affect the mobile home park. Leah Cummins suggested that Valdez check with the Illinois Environmental Protection Agency about toxic chemicals within the Industrial Park. Malato concluded the testimony by claiming that this particular development plan will have one of the lowest impacts on traffic because most of the traffic will be in and out throughout the course of the day. Steve Malato summarized by stating that the annexation will: 1. Increase the tax base for the Village. 2. It will not imposition local government services. 3. Increased employment opportunities for Elk Grove. 4. The warehouse will not diminish the value of the surrounding property. 5. The proposed I-2 zoning will assist the Village in the orderly division of zoning. Chairman Glass recessed the hearing until June 3, 1987 at 9:00 p.m. Discussion of possible new business followed. The meeting was adjourned at 9.25 p.m. Respectfully submitted, Julie A. Carius Administrative Intern ms c: Chairman and Members of Plan Commission, Village President, Board of Trustees, Village Clerk, Village Manager, Assistant Village Manager, Administrative Assistant, Administrative Intern, Building Commissioner, Village Engineer, Director of Public Works, Fire Chief, Deputy Fire Chief, Village Attorney, Park District, NWMC.