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HomeMy WebLinkAboutPLAN COMMISSION - 10/19/1988 - KIMBALL-HILL DEVELPMENT MINUTES ELK GROVE VILLAGE PLAN COMMISSION • October 19, 1988 Members Present: John R. Glass, Chairman Leah Cummins Dave Paliganoff George Mullen Clark Fulton Fred Geinosky Members Absent: Phil Knudsen Staff Present: Tom Rettenbacher, Building Commissioner Julie Carius, Administrative Assistant Alan Boffice, Village Engineer Deputy Chief Sunagel , Fire Department Others Present: Three (3) Newsreporters Approximately 50 Village residents Chairman Glass called the meeting and public hearing to order at 8:10 p.m. • KIMBALL-HILL DEVELOPMENT- Amendment to an existing Special Use and Rezoning from B-2 to -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 Chairman Glass recommended Dockets 88-13 and 88-14 be convened simultaneously since they were related to the same development. Hearing no objections, the public hearing continued. • w - • -2- • Larry Johannesen explained the background of Kimball Hill , Inc. Since they are a corporation, Chairman Glass noted that they must be represented by counsel . David Grossberg agreed to act as counsel for the developers and called on Johannesen to continue with his testimony. Johannesen explained that approximately 57 of the 78 acre site would be developed by Kimball Hill . A total of 23 single family homes, 60 luxury townhomes, 210 country homes, and 192 loft homes would be built. The remaining 21 acres would be developed by Trammell Crow under the current Office Transitional (0-T) zoning. - Johannesen continued by explaining that they do not plan to have Bisner Road extended through the proposed development. Instead, Johannesen proposed a plan which would allow for the future extension of Park Boulevard, which would connect with Martha Street. The roadway extension would also serve as a buffer between the residential and 0-T districts. Johannesen noted that representatives of Kimball Hill have met and discussed the proposed development with adjacent homeowners and Village staff, and have incorporated their suggestions into the current plan. John Glyman was asked to detail the land uses of the subject property. Glyman explained that the design criteria of the 57 acre development calls for a 50 foot right-of-way, 25 foot building set back lines, and a 30 foot building envelope around the entire perimeter of the development. A total of 485 units would be built which is approximately 8.5 units per acre. In addition, Glyman explained that the homes would have a minimum separation of 25 feet, with a rear" to rear separation of 40 feet, and a point to point separation of at least 35 feet. Glyman concluded by explaining the parking and garage space available for each type of unit. Johannesen continued the testimony by explaining that the total number of units within the development would be reduced by• 29% along with a 40% reduction in density as compared with the original Trammell Crow development plans. Johannesen displayed the architectural drawings and explained that the development has been designed for upwardly mobile professional people, single professionals, and active older people. Johannesen added that all homes, except for the single family detached models, will be maintenance free (exterior only) . Chairman Glass called a recess at 9:00 p.m. so the audience could view the displays. • • -3- • At 9: 18 p.m. , Chairman Glass resumed the public hearing. George Mullen questioned the petitioner on the density and appropriateness of the development. Bob Hasslett, from Metro Transportation, explained the impact Talbot's Mill would have on traffic volumes in the area. Hasslett explained that results of a traffic impact study determined that Talbot's Mill would generate traffic that could be accommodated by the existing roadway system. Mullen asked about the building schedule of the development. Johannesen reported that they would begin building at the start of the 1989 construction season. The entire development could be built simultaneously and be completed within two years. Dave Paliganoff questioned how Trammell Crow was involved in the project. Kevin Henderson explained that Kimball Hill would own and develop the property zoned residential , and Trammell Crow would maintain ownership and develop the property zoned 0-T. Henderson added that the wetlands and mitigation plan have been approved by the Army Corps of Engineers. Henderson also noted that Trammell Crow had originally agreed to put Bisner Road through and they would still do so if it is worked into the plan. • Johannesen remarked that Kimball Hill does not intend to include the extension of Bisner Road in their plans. Clark Fulton questioned the feasibility of extending Park Boulevard as opposed to extending Bisner Road. Fulton continued by asking the developer to respond to staff comments. During the response, a question was raised about the cul-de-sacs and how they would affect snow removal procedures. Members asked the developer about model homes. Johannesen explained that there will be ten different models within the development. Kimball Hill does not plan on building model homes for public viewing. Johannesen added that the association fees would be between $50 and $75 per month. Before the public hearing was recessed, Fred Geinosky noted for the record that the Village takes pride in their zoning and building requirements and the quality of homes built according to code. It is ultimately up to the petitioner to prove how they can or can not comply. Chairman Glass recessed the public hearing at 10:50 p.m. and called for a special meeting on Wednesday, October 26 at 8:00 p.m. to continue the public hearing for Kimball Hill . • • =4- MORGANFIELD SUBDIVISION Plat of Easement Vacation - The Plan Commission reviewed the plat of easement vacation and determined they will wait until the Village receives final approval from all utilities to make a recommendation. The meeting was adjourned at 10:55 p.m. Repectfully submitted, C�ItiZ�,e. Julie A. Carius, Administrative Assistant rh C: Chairman & Members, Plan Commission; Chairman, ZBA; 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, INDAB •