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HomeMy WebLinkAboutPLAN COMMISSION - 08/15/1984 - SHELTEZ REAL ESTATE Minutes ELK GROVE VILLAGE PLAN COMMISSION Date: Wednesday, August 15, 1984 Location: Council Chamber Municipal Building 901 Wellington Avenue The Public Hearing was called to order at 8:13 p.m. by Chairman Glass. Members Present: Members Absent: John Glass, Chairman Leah Cummins, Secretary George Mullen Dave Paliganoff Orrin Stangeland Fred Geinosky Clark Fulton Staff Present: Robert Callahan, Plan Reviewer Robin Weaver, Administrative Assistant Public Hearing - Docket 84-6: Shelter Real Estate (Request to amend a site plan.) Testimony on behalf of Shelter Real Estate was presented by principals Robert Brodley and Ben Rozansky and by Philip Markowitz, a possible general contractor for the development. Bob Brodley summarized the requested changes as: 1. increasing the number of units from 96 to 104; 2. eliminating nine 3-bedroom units; 3. adding eight studio units; 4. altering the percentage of 2-bedroom and 1-bedroom units; and 5. reducing the amount of square footage by approximately 11 percent. He further stated that roadway and public utilities were already installed. Fred Geinosky asked about reasons for the requested changes, condominium possibilities, occupancy rates and whether or not any zoning variances were being requested. Brodley responded that the decision was made from a marketing and cost standpoint, that the project will be a permanent rental development, that the current occupancy rate in their current units is 98 percent and they expect the same or better rate with the proposed units, and that no variances were being requested. In response to inquiries by Orrin Stangeland, Bob Brodley divulged that their • • Plan Commission Minutes - 2 - August 15, 1984 Shelter Real Estate (continued) current apartment rental rates are: one bedroom $425/month one bedroom with den $460/month two bedroom $525/month and that the current adult recreational amenities include a swimming pool and a park and that tennis or badminton courts will be added. The additional land "leftover" from building fewer buildings will be utilized for 12 additional parking spaces and open land. Dave Paliganoff relayed his concerns with regard to demand, building schedules and financing. According to Ben Rozansky, there are frequent calls for studios. Bob Brodley testified that building would probably begin in May, 1985 and take approximately nine months. He also informed the Commission that Shelter Real Estate will seek Industrial Revenue Bond assistance from the Village but that type of financing was not absolutely necessary for the project to be developed. He indicated that he and Ben Rozansky are committed to building the entire project and will not construct one building at a time as a test case. Density of the property was requested by George Mullen and discussed. The change in density will be minor and will conform with the zoning ordinance. John Glass relayed the information that on two recent drives through the existing development, some refuse containers were improperly placed and that vehicles were parking in the driveway entrances at several locations. The principals agreed to rectify the situation and look into the possibility of adding a fire lane. Clark Fulton asked why the principals thought that the proposed development would be more attractive financially to the firm,. The reasons cited by Bob Brodley were that the utilities were already in, it is a more economical product, the property is already owned, and management of it will require only a minimum additional amount to the current management. Fiscal impact on the Village according to Bob Brodley includes real estate taxes, fees for tap-ons, etc. , and additional residents who will provide more sales tax in Elk Grove Village. The principals were asked by Orrin Stangeland if they would accept government subsidies. The response was "no". He further asked if the principals would consider selling the development, to which they responded "yes". They noted that they have offers every three - four weeks. Fred Geinosky requested that the petitioners clarify the parking space figures on the plan. The Public Hearing was adjourned by Chairman Glass at 9:15 p.m. The scheduling of topics and future public hearings was discussed. Plan Commission Minutes - 3 - August 15, 1984 At 9:50 p.m. George Mullen made a motion for adjournment. It was seconded by Clark Fulton and passed unanimously. Respectfully submitted, Robin A. Weaver Administrative Assistant ms c: Chairman & Members of Plan Commission, Village President, Board of Trustees, Village Clerk, Village Manager, Assistant Village Manager, Administrative Assistant, Building Commissioner, Village Engineer, Director of Public Works, Fire Chief, Deputy Fire Chief, Village Attorney, Park District, NWMC, Centex.