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HomeMy WebLinkAboutPLAN COMMISSION - 02/17/1982 - WARNER AMEX CABLE COMMUNICATIONS . l • i Minutes ELK GROVE VILLAGE PLAN COMMISSION Wednesday, February 17, 1982 The regularly scheduled meeting of the Plan Commission was called to order at 8:08 p.m. on Wednesday, February 17, 1982 in the Multi-Purpose Room of the Municipal Building, 901 Wellington Avenue. MEMBERS PRESENT: Glass, John R. , Chairman Cummins, Leah Paliganoff, David J. Geinosky, Frederick C. Mullen, George E. Stangeland, Orrin J. Fulton, Clark STAFF PRESENT: Thomas F. Rettenbacher, Building Commissioner Jon P. Wildenberg, Administrative Assistant Docket 82-1: Public Hearing Petition of Warner Amex Cable Communication of Northwest Suburbs, on behalf of the Alexian Brothers of America, Inc. , for a Special Use Permit to place an 8 foot diametor microwave receiving dish and an electrical equipment room 15 feet by20 feet by 10 feet on the roof of Alexian Brothers Medical Center. The Plan Commission, acting as a Zoning Commission, conducted a Public Hearing on the petition of Warner Amex Communication of the Northwest Suburbs to place an 8 foot diameter microwave receiving disk and an electrical equipment room on the roof of Alexian Brothers Medical Center. James Lennon, Attorney for Warner Amex; Thomas Baxter, Vice President and General Manager, Warner Amex; John Schuske, Project Manager, Warner Amex; and Mr. Kostak, Architect, were present to represent the petitioner. Also present was Mr. Fred Henning to represent the Alexian Brothers Medical Center. James Lennon began by stating that the equipment room would, in fact, be 12 feet in height, however, it would increase the roof height by only 10 feet due to a recess in the roof. Additionally, the equipment room will be no higher than any existing rooftop structure. Lennon submitted a site plan and other drawings depicting the microwave dish in relation to the hospital structure. Lennon added that the receiving dish and equipment room are needed to transmit signals from the satellite reception dish in Rolling Meadows to the Elk Grove Village cable system. [darner Amex feels that the hospital site is appropriate in that it will serve the needs of the cable television system while not impinging upon residents in the area. In response to Fulton, Schuske asserted that the equipment room Plan Commission Minutes - 2 - February lf., 1982 Docket 82-1 (continued) would be entered periodically for maintenance purposes only and that an 8 foot diameter dish is required to obtain a strong signal. Fulton questioned what would happen if a developer desired to construct a building in the microwave path. Schuske related that Federal Communica- tions Commission approval to build in the microwave path would be necessary and, if allowed, the developer would likely be required to facilitate the passage of microwaves past his property. Schuske further commented that the dish would not be a primary target of lightening and that it could withstand a lightening strike without interrupting service. Fulton inquired whether the microwave signals would in any way pose a danger to patients in the hospital. Schuske answered that the wattage of microwaves used in the system was very low and would not affect any patients. In response to Geinosky, Baxter stated that Warner Amex is attempting to negotiate a lease with Alexian Brothers for use of the rooftop space. Henning added that the contract will resolve any and all insurance matters. Baxter noted that a hospital in Dallas, Texas has had a rooftop dish and experienced no problems. Geinosky inquired as to who would be performing maintenance on the equipment room and receiving dish.. Baxter replied that Warner Amex personnel would maintain the equipment. Cummins questioned what impact high velocity winds would have on the antenna. Schuske replied that the dish would withstand 150 mph winds. Schuske further stated that the microwaves would not compete or interfere with any other hospital use. Stangeland inquired whether the City of Rolling Meadows had granted Warner Amex permission to build the transmitting antenna which P.,ould feed the Elk Grove antenna. Lennon commented that he foresaw no problems obtaining permission. In response to Paliganoff, Kostak noted that the equipment room would take approximately 30 days to construct. Glass asked if the petitioner had any specific time period in mind for which the special use permit would be valid. Lennon responded that Warner Amex would like at least a 15 year permit with an option for renewal at expiration. Henning added that Alexian Brothers Medical Center would not like to see a time limit applied to the Special Use Permit. It was moved by Cummins and seconded by Mullen that the Plan Commission approve the Special Use Permit request of Warner Amex Cable Communication of Northwest Suburbs to place an 8 foot diameter microwave receiving dish and an electrical equipment room on the roof of Alexian Brothers Medical Center. Whereupon. Chairman Glass called for the roll call vote: Fulton - aye; Geinosky - pass; Mullen - aye; Stangeland - aye; Paliganoff - aye; Glass - aye; Cummins - aye. (It should be noted that Mr. Geinosky passed on this vote to avoid any possible conflict of interest due to his membership on the Lay Board of Counsellors at Alexian Brothers Medical Center.) The Public Hearing was adjourned at 9:40 p.m. Plan Commission Minutes - 3 - February 17, 1982 Organization of the Zoning Ordinance Paliganoff suggested that a guide cross-referencing sections of the old ordinance be included in the new ordinance. Glass added that the accuracy and color of the existing zoning map need upgrading. Parking Regulations Stangeland called a meeting of the Parking Regulations Subcommittee to be held on March 3, 1982 at 7:15 p.m. in the Multi-Purpose Room of the Municipal Building, 901 Wellington. The Building Commissioner was requested to attend. A recommendation will be forwarded on April 7, 1982. Outside Lighting Requirements in Village Shopping Centers Glass directed that this item be removed from the Plan Commission Agenda. Soil Erosion and Sedimentation Control Glass established that the Plan Commission meeting of March 17, 1982 will be set aside to review proposed soil erosion and sedimentation control ordinance language with the Village Engineer. Sidewalk Requirements Subdivision Control Ordinance requirements for sidewalks will be reviewed at the March 3, 1982 meeting. Thoroughfare Report Review of the thoroughfare report is deferred until discussions involving other Comprehensive Plan aspects are completed. The meeting was adjourned at 10:23 p.m. Respectfully' submitted: or. P. Wildenberg Administrative Assistant ms 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, Director of Parks and Recreation, Centex, NF.%MC.