HomeMy WebLinkAboutPLAN COMMISSION - 03/16/1988 - RBC TECH CENTER/ABMC HELISTOP - SPECIAL USE Minutes
ELK GROVE VILLAGE PLAN COMMISSION
March 16, 1988
MEMBERS PRESENT: MEMBERS ABSENT:
John Glass, Chairman (9:00 P.M. ) Leah Cummins
George Mullen (acting Chairman) Fred Geinosky
Clark Fulton (acting Secretary)
Phil Knudsen
Dave Paliganoff
STAFF PRESENT:
Tom Rettenbacher, Building Commissioner
Julie Carius, Administrative Intern
The meeting was called to order by (acting) Chairman Mullen at 8:20 P.M.
RBC Tech Center II , Parcel F Screening Plan
(NE corner of Landmeier and Busse Roads
Christine Darbyshire, Draper and Kramer
In response to the Village Engineer' s written comment, Christine
Darbyshire explained that the third submittal of the screening plan
dated 3-8-88 will be affixed to the second submittal of the plan
dated 2-26-88, and collectively be called the screening plan.
The Building Commissioner had no further comments.
A motion was made by Clark Fulton and seconded by George Mullen
to recommend approval of the RBC Tech Center , Parcel F Screening Plan
as submitted, provided the two submittals are attached and collectively
referred to as the screening plan. The motion passed unanimously.
(Cummins, Geinosky absent) .
Alexian Brothers Medical Center Helistop: Special Use
(Northeast corner of Biesterfield and Beisner Roads)
Cary Glenner, attorney representing Alexian Brothers Medical Center (ABMC)
Keith Page, Vice President, Patient Services, ABMC
Dr. John Ortinau, Director of Emergency Medical Services (EMS) , ABMC j
Duane Moore, Representative from IDOT, Division of Aeronautics, Springfield,
Illinois
Brother Philip Kennedy, ABMC
2 members of the press
The public hearing on Dockets 88-3 and 88-4, petitions for a Text
Amendment and a Special Use Permit to establish a Helistop at Alexian
Brothers Medical Center at 800 W. Biesterfield Road, was called to order
by (acting) Chairman Mullen at 8:27 P.M.
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Cary Glenner, attorney representing Alexian Brothers Medical
Center (ABMC) explained that the petitions were for a Text Amendment
and Special Use permit to allow a helistop at ABMC. A helistop is
needed to meet the requirements of the State of Illinois for the
designation of ABMC as a level 2 Trauma Center.
Keith Page explained that a helistop only allows landings and
take-offs. A heliport maintains hangars, refueling, and general
maintenance facilities. ABMC is requesting a helistop.
Dr. Ortinau explained that the helistop would be used to bring
patients to ABMC for special surgery, or transport patients needing
special care, i .e. burn victims.
Duane Moore gave a slide presentation which depicted various
helistops. Moore stated that all safety requirements would be met
during the certification process. Moore added that the helistop
would be used approximately twenty (20) times a year.
Glenner submitted a copy of [DOT requirements for the record.
The Building Commissioner and members of the Plan Commission
expressed concern about approaches and departures over nearby homes
and buildings. Moore stated that approach and departure routes would
be designed and adjusted to meet the requirements of the Village.
In addition, all routes would be responsive to noise sensitive areas.
Glenner pointed out that all Engineering review comments had
been resolved with the Village Engineer.
The Plan Commission inquired about the rooftop location as well
as the cost of the helistop. Moore explained that the location was
chosen because of emergency room proximity. Page stated that the cost
of the helistop would be approximately $40,000.
The Plan Commission discussed emergency landing procedures with
Duane Moore.
Brother Philip Kennedy noted that the helistop was needed in order
to retain the right to receive trauma patients.
John Glass pointed out the need to develop a definition of the
helistop for the text amendment. This definition would explain that
the helistop would not be a support facility and that aircraft could
not be parked at ABMC for long periods of time.
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Glass added that the helistop ultimately involves three (3)
considerations:
1 ) need
2) land use
3) safety of the community
Glenner concluded by presenting two (2) letters for the record
from realtors in the area, supporting the helistop.
Following a brief discussion, (acting) Chairman Mullen stated
that the Plan Commission would take the matter under advisement. The
public hearing was closed at 10:06 P.M.
Discussion of the upcoming agenda followed. The meeting was
adjourned at 10: 13 P.M.
Respectfully submitted,
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Julie A. Carius
Administrative Intern
C: Chairman & 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, INDAB
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