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HomeMy WebLinkAboutPLAN COMMISSION - 01/04/1989 - NDM CONSTRUCTION - ROGERS RADIOCALL MINUTES ELK GROVE VILLAGE PLAN COMMISSION January 04, 1989 Members Present Leah Cummins, Acting Chairman Fred Geinosky, Acting Secretary Dave Paliganoff George Mullen Members Absent John Glass Clark Fulton Phil Knudsen Staff Present Tom Rettenbacher, Building Commissioner Julie A. Carius, Administrative Assistant Dawn Underhill , Administrative Intern Others Present 1 Newsreporter Acting Chairman Cummins called the public hearing to order at 8;10 p.m. MDM CONSTRUCTION-ROGER'S RADIOCALL, INC. Docket 89-1 Special Use Permit Bonaventure Drive Others Present Rolando Acosta, Attorney for the petitioner Ted Johnson, Land Use Planner Ken Polack, MAI Real Estate Appraiser Myron Stein, Engineer for Cellular One Mark Steinbach, Petitioner, MDM Construction f Rolando Acosta began by stating that the petitioner is requesting a Special Use in B-2 zoning to allow accessory warehousing within a I 5,000 square foot building. The front part of the building would be as a general office area and the back would be used as a work area and for storage of minor equipment and vehicle parking. The subject property is located at 1040 Bonaventure Drive. The petitioner is also requesting a Special Use to construct a 100 foot tower on the site (the original plans indicated a 150 foot tower I with three (3) microwave dishes, however, the plan was amended to reflect a 100 foot tower with one (1) microwave dish) . The tower would be constructed for use by Roger's Radiocall Mobile Telephone System (Cellular One). Roger's Radiocall would lease 308 square feet of inside space from MDM Construction, as well as outside space for the tower. The tower would have nine (9) cellular antennas and a microwave dish mounted at the top. The screening for the property would be a 0 • Plan Commission Minutes 2 January 4, 1989 solid wood fence surrounding the property, with approved landscaping along the front. The Special Use for accessory warehouse would meet all requirements for a 6-2 zoning district. Acosta noted that the tower would be passive, and would not interfere with other radio lines. Ted Johnson, a Land Use Planner, discussed the possible uses of the property from a land use and zoning standpoint. Mr. Johnson stated that the tower would not be detrimental to the public's health, safety and welfare, and would not impede normal and orderly development. Mr. Johnson stressed that there would be no storage of construction materials for any length of time. He also stated that the 100 foot tower would not be a new type of use for the area , considering the WGN tower is located nearby. The ingress and egress of the proposed office would generate minimal traffic congestion, and therefore, would have very little impact. Mr. Johnson concluded by stating that the area surrounding the subject property contains a variety of uses (Just Pants , Day-Care and auto garage) . Ken Polack, a MAI Appraiser of Real Estate, stated that the proposed office/tower would not have any effect on market values of I adjacent properties. The tower would be located 200 feet away from the nearest residential use. Polack also noted the mixed uses surrounding the subject property. Acosta explained that FAA had been notified of the proposed tower. Myron Stein, an engineer for Cellular One, stated that the tower was needed to relieve a "gap" in the system. Dave Paliganoff asked Mr. Stein what a "gap" was. Mr. Stein stated the tower would I increase capacity, and would help to avoid interference with the frequency plan. Mr. Stein displayed a map denoting preferred locations I of the cellular phone towers. I The public hearing was then opened up to the Plan Commission for questioning. George Mullen began the questioning by asking the petitioner what kind of construction company they were. The petitioner responded that they were a general contractor who subcontracted most of their work out. Their projects include construction of warehouses and j commercial property. Mr. Mullen continued by asking what vehicles were used by the company. The petitioner replied that four (4) trucks; two pick-ups and one 1-ton truck, and one 2-ton truck were used. The petitioner further explained that only two (2) vehicles; a pickup truck, which is owned by the petitioner, and a 2-ton truck would be stored in the building. The 2-ton truck would only be stored in the building between jobs. Fred Geinosky asked about the length of time between jobs. The petitioner replied that the 2-ton truck would be stored for a maximum of one to two days. Dave Paliganoff continued the questioning by asking how MDM Construction and Roger's Radiocall were related. The petitioner explained that MDM Construction was the general contractor for Roger's Radiocall . MDM has been contracted by Roger's Radiocall to construct the cell sites for their towers. So far, MDM has constructed 69 Mi • 0 3 Plan Commission Minutes January 4, 1989 towers, 39 more are expected to be constructed in 1989. Expansion plans show the possibility of one additional site on the east side of Elk Grove Village. Dave Paliganoff asked the petitioner what portion of his jobs were for Roger's Radiocall . The petitioner stated 60% - 70% of his work was for Roger's Radiocall . Dave Paliganoff reviewed staff comments and pointed out that the Village Engineer recommended denial . The Building Commissioner also noted that contracting is an industrial use and not permitted under B-2 zoning. Fred Geinosky asked the petitioner who initiated this request. The request was a combined effort between MDM and Roger's Radiocall . Fred Geinosky asked if the petitioner would seek any other variations from B-2 zoning. The petitioner replied that no variations would be requested. Mr. Geinosky asked how the height of the tower could change from 150 feet to 100 feet. Mr. Stein stated that the height of the tower is dictated by the number of microwave dishes needed. Since this site would only need one (1) microwave dish, the tower would only need to be 100 feet. Fred Geinosky also asked if these towers were located in B-2 zoning in other towns? Mr. Acosta stated one is located in B-2 zoning in Streamwood. Acosta added that the tower would not interfere with the WBBM and WGN towers because they are on a different frequency. j Fred Geinosky questioned the construction use in an area zoned B-2. Mr. Acosta assured the Plan Commission that the site would not become an "IDOT yard" thus , generating construction traffic. All ground and cement trucks would be dispatched directly to the site. Leah Cummins continued the questioning by asking the petitioner why it took so long (6-7 months) to bring his request to the Plan I Commission. Mr. Acosta stated that the delay was due to discussions j with the Building Commissioner and because of the Plan Commission 's full agenda. Leah Cummins asked about the general maintenance of the tower and I was told it would be constructed- of steel , thus very little maintenance would be needed. Leah Cummins also asked how the tower would hold up j in severe weather conditions such as: wind, lightning, and severe rain, j as well as when they expect a response from the FAA. The petitioner replied it is constructed according to B.O.C.A. regulations. FAA review typically takes six (6) weeks. A six foot fence for screening would also be constructed. George Mullen asked the engineer from cellular One within what radius the tower would have to be built in order to be effective. He stated that it would have to be built within a quarter of a mile of where it is located on the location map. i The Building Commission stated that he did not have a problem with the tower, as much as permitting a construction type business in B-2 zoning. Rettenbacher explained that a Special Use must be an accessory use to a permitted use within a particular zoning district. Contracting/warehousing is not an accessory use to any use in B-2 i i I Plan Commission Minutes 4 January 4, 1989 zoning district. Leah Cummins asked MDM what would they plan to do if their business flourishes. Would MDM expand or sell and move on? The Plan Commission was also concerned about the portion of the building that would be used for office space and what portion would be used for warehousing. They did not feel it met the 60-40% requirement. The public hearing was closed at 10:05 p.m . A discussion followed by the Plan Commission. They stated that they had no intention of permitting a type of use being requested by the petitioner in a B-2 zoning district. The Plan Commission also noted that the Building Commissioner and Village Engineer did not support the request. A motion was made by George Mullen to deny the petitioner's request for a Special Use in B-2 zoning. The motion was seconded by Dave Paliganoff, and passed unanimously (Glass , Fulton, Knudsen absent) . Fairway Properties 1201-51 Higgins Road Others Present Tom Walter, Vice President Fairway Properties At the January 4, 1989 Plan Commission meeting, Tom Walter was i present to request approval to landscape the wheel curb offset as the subject property pursuant to Section 3.94(8) of the Village Zoning Ordinance. Following discussion, a motion was made by George Mullen to recommend approval of the request. The motion was seconded by Fred Geinosky and passed unanimously (Glass, Fulton, Knudsen absent) . A motion was made by Dave Paliganoff for adjournment. The motion was seconded by George Mullen and passed unanimously (Glass , Fulton, Knudsen absent) . The meeting wad adjourned at 10:18 p.m. Respectfully submitted, I Dawn M. Underhill I 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. I I i r i