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HomeMy WebLinkAboutPLAN COMMISSION - 08/03/1988 - FAIRWAY REZONING MINUTES ELK GROVE VILLAGE PLAN COMMISSION August 03, 1988 Members Present: Leah Cummins, Acting Chairman Clark Fulton, Acting Secretary Dave Paliganoff George Mullen Members Absent: John Glass, Chairman Phil Knudsen Fred Geinosky Staff Present: Thomas Rettenbacher, Bldg. Commissioner Dawn Underhill , Administrative Intern Others Present: 10 citizens that supported the Fairway properties development 2 Newsreporters Acting Chairman, Leah Cummins, called the Public Hearing to order at 8:05 p.m. At which time, Clark Fulton was chosen as the acting secretary. FAIRWAY REZONING AND RESUBDIVISION - DOCKET 88-10 Others Present: Nicholas Papanicholas, President, Fairway Properties Tom Waiter, Vice President, Fairway Properties; President-Tasty Dawg Kim Denkewalts, Attorney for the developers All witnesses for the public hearing were sworn in by Clark Fulton, The petitioner, Fairway Properties, presentation was given by Tom Walter, the Vice President of Fairway Properties and President of Tasty Dawg. In the presentation, the commission was informed that the SE corner of Lively Blvd./Higgins Road is an ideal location for a small strip shopping center due to the corner being governed by a traffic signal , and its high visibility on Higgins Road. It was pointed out by Mr. Walter that the proposed shopping center's closest competitors were experiencing 100% occupancy rates. The lot on which the shopping center would be located on, needs to have its zoning changed from I-1 to B-2. A variety of services will be -2- • provided in the shopping center including a restaurant, Tasty Dawg, and speciality shops catering to industrial uses. Mr. Walter submitted a Fiscal Impact Analysis, as Exhibit A, to the Plan Commission. The analysis shows both revenue and expenses that would be incurred by the Village due to the shopping center. The public hearing continued with discussion of the comments by the Department Heads concerning the site plan. Mr. Walter explained he was having a meeting with the Village Engineer, Alan Boffice, to go over all his comments. Mr. Walter will also comply with all the Village Engineer's comments. The hearing was then open to the Plan Commission for further discussion. Dave Paliganoff asked Mr. Walter to specify what type of industrial shops would there be. Mr. Walter explained that the shops would be geared toward servicing, such as a small tool or a work-shoe shop. The stores service will be based on pick up orders in order for them not to conflict with the time schedule of the Tasty Dawg restaurant. To alleviate traffic problems during the 11-2 lunch hour, Tasty Dawg would be the only restaurant in the shopping center. Dave Paliganoff continued by asking Mr. Walter if it would be a detriment to Tasty Dawg to have a drive-thru? Mr. Walter answered by stating that it would be a detriment; due to the lack of residential area , there was no need for a drive-thru. The shopping center would be lit while it was open at night, which would be no later than 8:00 p.m. A market analysis done on the property stated the highest and best use for the land was a shopping center. This was mainly due to the land being protected by a traffic light. The commission asked Mr. Walter if Fairway Properties had any perspective tenants. The President of Fairway Properties, Nicholas Papanicholas, answered the question by stating they have received several inquiries, however, have taken no action on the inquiries until they receive approval of their site plan by the Plan Commission and the Village Board. Clark Fulton asked how the development would be financed. Mr. Walter explained that $330,000 would be used in exchange for the property, and that the total cost for the development would be $860,000. Acting Chairman Cummins asked if their were any comments from the audience for the proposed development. Fairway Properties was directed by the commission to get the deed to the Clerk's Office so ownership could be verified. • -3- • The public hearing was closed at 9:00 p.m. No action was taken on the development, however, if all detail worked out, it would tentatively be scheduled for August 17, 1988. TASTY DAWG - SPECIAL LOCATION PLAN Others Present: Nicholas Papanicholas, President, Fairway Properties Tom Walter, Vice President, Fairway Properties; President-Tasty Dawg Kim Denkewalts, Attorney for the developers Tom Walter explained that ever since 1984 when Tasty Dawg was opened at 1041 Rohlwing Road, it has been very successful . They had achieved their break-even point by the second day in business. However since 1984, the restaurant has hit its saturation point. That is shy Mr. Walter believed that it was time to expand the business. Most of the expansion will take place in the inside with 45 more seats to be added to make the total number of seats 90. To accommodate the expansion parking stalls would be increased from 38 to 53 stalls . Tom Walter was then instructed by the commission to answer the comments concerning the special location plan made by the Building and the Engineering Departments. All the comments that were made were explained in Mr. Walter's presentation. Otherwise, they would be addressed during the permit phase, and would be complied with. These comments concerned landscaping and shrubbery. A motion was made by George Mullen to approve the Tasty Dawg Special Location Plan for Parking subject to staff approval . The motion was seconded by Clark Fulton, and was approved unanimously (Glass, Geinosky, and Knudsen absent) . A motion was by George Mullen for adjournment, and was seconded by Dave Paliganoff. The motion was approved unanimously (glass, Geinosky and Knudsen absent) , and the meeting was adjourned at 9;35 p.m. -4- . Respectfully submitted, Dawn Underhill , Administrative Intern 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