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Home My WebLink AboutPLAN COMMISSION - 06/06/1990 - CASTLE PLAT OF RESUBDIVISION/KENNETH YOUNG CENTER PLAN COMMISSION MINUTES June 6, 1990 Present: John R. Glass , Chairman Fred Geinosky, Secretary John Meyers Charles Henrici Patton Feichter David Paliganoff George Mullen Paul Ayers Absent: Thomas Parker Staff: Earle Kracht, Plan Reviewer/Building Inspector Supervisor Raymond Rummel , Administrative Assistant Anne Gaura, Administrative Intern Chairman Glass called the meeting to order at 8:35 p.m. I OLD BUSINESS I Item A Castle Plat of Resubdivision Chairman Glass asked if staff has reviewed the Castle Plat of Resubdivision. Rummel confirmed that the staff had indeed reviewed the plat. I Commissioner Geinosky moved and Commissioner Paliganoff seconded a motion to authorize the Chairman and Secretary to sign the plat. Upon voting, all AYES. Motion carried. Item B Kenneth W. Young Mental Health Center Screening Plan i Chairman Glass inquired as to whether staff has reviewed the Kenneth W. Young Mental Health Center Screening Plan. Rummel stated that the staff is currently reviewing the plan and it appears that the Plan Commission's previous concerns have been addressed. Commissioner Henrici moved and Commissioner Paliganoff seconded a motion to approve the screening plan subject to staff review and approval . Chairman Glass stated that he wants the Plan Commission to be notified if staff does not approve the plan as submitted. Upon voting, all AYES. Motion carried. Chairman Glass recessed the meeting until 9:00 p.m. i I I I I I PLAN COMMISSION MINU* • June 6, 1990 Page 2 NEW BUSINESS Item A Special Use Permit Request for a Medical Clinic to be Operated in a Building Located at 1500-02 Elmhurst Road. Public Hearing Docket 90-10 Chairman Glass called the hearing to order at 9:05 p.m. Chairman Glass stated for the record that the public hearing notice was published in the May 19, 1990 DAILY HERALD. Gary S. Lundgren, Agent for Parkside Health Management Corporation and LaSalle National Bank served as the petitioner. Chairman Glass stated that several Plan Commission members have a potential conflict of interest to disclose. Chairman Glass said his brother-in-law works for Lutheran General and that Parkside Health Management Corporation is a subsidiary of Lutheran General . Commissioner Ayers stated his wife also works for Lutheran General . Commissioner Geinosky said he was a member of the Alexian Brothers Regional Planning Committee. Chairman Glass stated that if anyone saw these affiliations as a conflict to come forward now. No objections were voiced. Ed Whitson and Gary Lundgren were sworn in as witnesses by i Commissioner Geinosky. Lundgren then made a few brief comments addressing the Plan Commission. The Parkside Occupational Health Center would help area industries by providing a medical clinic. The hours of the center would i run from 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 or 6:00 p.m. The facility would exist of approximately 3,000 - 3,300 square feet. The clinic would not bring a lot of traffic. I Chairman Glass opened the meeting to questions. Chairman Glass questioned the need for a medical facility in light of the fact that Rush Presbyterian St. Lukes Hospital operates a medical facility one mile away from the proposed facility on Higgins Road. Whitson stated that a survey conducted showed a need for medical service in the area. Chairman Glass inquired into how the facility would be staffed. Whitson stated 9-12 individuals will comprise the staff. One physician will be on staff every day. An orthopedist will be available periodically. A physical therapist will work one day a week. Chairman Glass asked as to the type of patients the medical I facility will service. Ed Whitson stated work site injuries will be handled. Periodical physicals and drug screenings will also be given. Occupational health will be the center's speciality. Chairman Glass inquired as to what competitors the medical facility would encounter. Whitson stated that the competition would be PLAN COMMISSION MINU* June 6, 1990 Page 3 Rush Presbyterian St Luke's Hospital Medical Facility; Alexian Brothers Medical Center, and a facility in Bensenville. Commissioner Henrici inquired as to the exact entrance into the medical facility. Mr. Lundgren stated the primary entrance is 1502, facing Elmhurst Road. Commissioner Geinosky asked what variations were being sought. Mr. Lundgren said just the Special Use permit was needed. Whitson stated that the services of the medical facility would be advertised through direct selling and direct calling of potential clients. The primary market is within a three mile radius of the center. Parkside operates another clinic in Niles, and it is very competitive. Commissioner Geinosky questioned the volume of patients the medical facility would have. Whitson said planning shows the facility will cater to first injury visits. Then follow ups and physical therapy will also be done. An average of 30 patients per day and 150 per week will be seen. The center will have 30-40 percent of its patients as emergency clients and they will not be scheduled. Commissioner Geinosky asked if the Village has reviewed the Special Use permit request. Earle Kracht stated he does not know if the parking situation was reviewed. Lundgren said the center was intending on using 12-18 parking spaces . Commissioner Geinosky noted that the medical facility might need a parking variation. Commissioner Mullen asked if 30-40 percent of the medical facility's injuries would be from the industrial park. Whitson stated that this was correct. One physician would be employed on staff. It was noted that the Fire Department noticed no sleeping facilities were available. Mr. Lundgren stated the lease is for 10 years. Parkside has an option to drop the lease after 5 years. Whitson said the break even point for the facility is 17-18 people per day. Whitson also stated that the demographics are based upon the number of people in the industrial area. I Chairman Glass asked if anyone else wanted to speak regarding the ' medical facility. Mike Phegal representing the owner of the building came forward. He wanted to address the parking issues. Phegal believes the facility can handle the medical center's parking needs. Chairman Glass stated that the parking must be in compliance with the building codes. I Chairman Glass closed the hearing at 9:35 p.m. The Plan Commission will take the matter under advisement. In the discussion following the hearing, Commissioner Paliganoff stated that in order to grant a Special Use permit, the Village must have some need for the medical clinic. He also said that the 3 mile radius contention for serving people is justifiable. I PLAN COMMISSION MINA • June 6, 1990 Page 4 Commissioner Henrici moved and Commissioner Meyers seconded a motion that the Village Board grant the Special Use permit. Upon voting, all AYES. Motion carried. The request will be presented to the Village Board. Chairman Glass adjourned the meeting at 9:40 p.m. Respectfully submitted, Anne M. Gaura Administrative Intern rh 061290 CC: Plan Commission Chairman & Members, Village President and Board of Trustees , Village Clerk, Village Manager, Assistant Village Manager, Administrative Assistant, Administrative Intern, Director Engineering/Community Development, Director of Public Works, Fire t Chief, Deputy Fire Chief, Village Attorney, Park District, INDAB i I f i I i i i I