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HomeMy WebLinkAboutPLAN COMMISSION - 10/26/1988 - KIMBALL-HILL DEVELOPMENT MINUTES ELK GROVE VILLAGE PLAN COMMISSION October 26, 1988 Members Present: John R. Glass, Chairman Leah Cummins George Mullen Clark Fulton Fred Geinosky Members Absent: Phil Knudsen Dave Paliganoff Staff Present: Tom Rettenbacher, Building Commissioner Julie Carius , Administrative Assistant Alan Boffice, Village Engineer Deputy Chief Sunagel , Fire Department Dawn Underhill , Administrative Assistant Tom Cech, Director of Public Works Others Present: One (1) Newsreporter Approximately 30 Village residents Chairman Glass called the continuation of the public hearing of October 19, 1988 to order at 8: 10 p.m. KIMBALL-HILL DEVELOPMENT- Amendment to an existing Special Use and Rezoning from B-2 to A-2 and 0-T: Dockets 88-13 and 88-14. Others Present: Larry Johannesen, Senior Vice-President, Kimball Hill Glenn Richmond, Vice President, Planning John Glyman, Land Planner for Kimball Hill Bob Hasslett, Metropolitan Transportation Group, Bloomingdale Kevin Henderson, Regional Partner-Trammell Crow Gregg Plouff, Trammell Crow David Grossberg, Attorney, Representing Trammell Crow and Kimball Hill Questioning continued by the Plan Commission concerning the development. Fred Geinosky wanted to know why Trammell Crow gave up on the multi-family approach, and if the reorganization of Trammell Crow changed its financial situation. Kevin Henderson, a representative of Trammell Crow, replied that the change at Trammell Crow had no effect on the subject development, however, upon further consideration by Trammell Crow, they felt the economic factors and changes in the market were not in favor of this type of multi-family development. Fred Geinosky continued his questioning by asking Kevin Henderson what kind of approach Trammell Crow was going to take in the 0-T zone. As he understood it, two (2) office buildings and two (2) restaurants would be developed on the twenty acres retained by Trammell Crow. Fred Geinosky wanted to know the type of restaurants planned for the area and whether they would be open 24 hours. Kevin Henderson replied that the business development would be made to fit the atmosphere of the residential community developed by Kimball Hill . The restaurants would be "white tablecloth" and would have conventional hours. Kevin Henderson stated that before the corporate buildings were developed, they would be submitted to the Plan Commission for approval . Fred Geinosky then directed his questions to Kimball Hill , and asked what type of market research they have done to know that this is the best and highest use of the land. Larry Johannesen explained that Kimball Hill examined two other projects of this character that they have built in municipalities with similar demographics; Haverford in Schaumburg, and Lake Arlington Town in Arlington Heights. Concern was expressed over traffic problems if Beisner Road is not extended. Bob Hasslett, Traffic Engineer, stated that many traffic studies have been done. He explained that the Biesterfield Extension and the interchange at Biesterfield Road will help to distribute traffic. Traffic flow during the peak periods would be regulated by right turn and left turn signals at Park Boulevard. The Plan Commission expressed concern regarding Kimball Hill 's request for a variation of the 30 foot envelope. Commissioners expressed concern regarding the density of the project. Johannesen explained if Kimball Hill followed the ordinance, they could only build 100 units. Kimball Hill is also asking that the right-of-way be reduced from 60 to 50 feet. Tom Rettenbacher was asked if any precedent existed that reflects this variation. Tom Rettenbacher said there was. David Grossberg had a list of several streets where this variation was granted. Chairman Glass called a recess at 9:07 p.m. At 9:30 p.m. , Chairman Glass resumed the public hearing. Leah Cummins questioned the petitioner. Cummins was concerned with Kimball Hill 's plan not to extend Beisner Road. Cummins felt there was a need for a roadway to connect Devon Avenue and Biesterfield Road. Cummins asked Larry Johannesen about the land dedication that Kimball Hill must make to the Village. Larry Johannesen explained that Kimball Hill is paying commercial ratesfor this property and does not want to dedicate any land, but will do so if required. Johannesen once again stated that Beisner Road should not go through because it does not lend itself to the development. Cummins questioned the amount of open space. Johannesen stated that Kimball Hill is prepared to donate the land (8 units within the single family detached housing area) . Cummins also asked Johannesen about the wetlands that would be in the development and what would be done about them. Cummins asked that Kimball Hill submit a copy of the permit from the Army Corps of Engineers. Johannesen stated that three lakes would be made for storm water management. COMMENTS FROM THE AUDIENCE The majority of the comments concerning the development were positive. Generally, all were happy that the units would be "for sale" instead of "for rent" , and that Beisner Road would not be extended. Concerns were raised over what would be done for flood control . Before the public hearing was closed, Chairman Glass expressed concern regarding the isolation of the development from the rest of the community. Chairman Glass was also concerned with the uncertainty of when Park Boulevard would be extended. The public hearing was closed at 10:45 p.m. Chairman Glass called a special meeting for Wednesday, November 09, 1988 to discuss the Kimball Hill Development. r -4- i MORGANFIELD SUBDIVISION P at of Easement Vacation The Plan Commission reviewed the plat of easement vacation and noted that the developer has secured letters from the utility companies approving the easement width reductions. After discussion, a motion was made by Leah Cummins for approval of the easement vacation. The motion was seconded by Clark Fulton, and passed unanimously (Knudsen, Paliganoff absent) . The meeting was adjourned at 10:50 p.m. Respectfully submitted, Dla-� � Dawn M. 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