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HomeMy WebLinkAboutPLAN COMMISSION - 12/18/1985 - BETTER LIVING PLAT OF SUBDIVISION Minutes ELK GROVE VILLAGE PLAN COMMISSION i Date: Wednesday, December 18, 1985 Location: Council Chamber Municipal Building 901 Wellington Avenue The meeting was called to order by Chairman Glass at 8:13 p.m. Members Present: Members Absent: John Glass, Chairman David Paliganoff Leah Cummins, Secretary Orrin Stangeland Fred Geinosky George Mullen Clark Fulton Staff Present: Tom Rettenbacher, Building Commissioner Robin Weaver, Administrative Assistant Steve Ingebrigtsen, Police Sergeant John Coakley, Administrative Intern Others representing Huntington Square: Michael Lerner, The Property Group Bob Lux, Project Director, Dominium Group Jayne Matt, Shepherd, Legan, Aldran, Ltd. Jack Schliesmann, Dominium Group Others: Don Gearhart, Better Living Company Several members of the Housing Commission Better Living--Plat of Subdivision Plans for the eleven lot subdivision were presented to the Plan Commission. The proposed development is for the construction of single family residences. Don Gearhart stated that the parcel is already in the Village and zoned R-3. Sergeant Steve Ingebrigtsen of the Police Department, presented information regarding the number and types of accidents over a nine year period on Arlington Heights Road at the sharp curve where the parcel is located. He explained that during the daytime hours most accidents at that location are minor. At night, however, the accidents are serious and usually result in fatalities. Ingebrigtsen explained that because Arlington Heights Road belongs to Cook County, Elk Grove cannot legally put up a guardrail. He pointed out, however, that some type of barrier is desirable in order to protect the home closest to the road on Lot 2. Some cars have travelled as much as 150 feet after leaving the roadway, placing the car in the side of the proposed house. A barrier would at least protect the residents of the home. Plan Commission Minutes - 2 - December 18, 1985 Better Living--Plat of Subdivision (continued) Proposed solutions were: the terracing of the property using railroad ties; installing cement pillars; and attempting to persuade the County to install a guardrail. Further discussion of the problem and possible solutions followed. Don Gearhart stated that many of the trees presently on the property would be saved. He also said the homes would be two-story, Victorian style valued at $130,000 - $150,000. George Mullen motioned to recommend approval of the plat subject to staff review and approval of a barrier on Lot 2 by the Police Department. Clark Fulton seconded the motion. The vote for approval passed unanimously. Huntington Square The Public Hearing was called to order at 8:52 p.m. Chairman Glass stated that the question regarding the petitioner being a corporation or a partnership had been resolved. Because the petitioner was a partnership, no attorney was needed during the Public Hearing. Michael Lerner presented a summary of his comments from the December 4, 1985 Public Hearing, stating the basic proposals for the text amendment. He explained that the items in the proposed text amendment were generic to allow for future developers. John Glass repeated his question from the previous Public Hearing regarding the visual effect of the development on the church next door. Jack Schliesmann responded that there would be a 53f foot difference in the elevations of the two buildings' first floors. The distance between the two buildings would be 82 feet at the closest points. The difference in the highest points of the two rooflines would be thirty feet. He also pointed out that the wing extensions would create a more attractive and less institutional-looking building. The homes to the northeast are at the same elevation as the parcel. Housing Commission Chairperson Karen Wirth addressed the Plan Commission. She said that the Housing Commission has concerns regarding congregate housing and the creation of a sensible text amendment. She questioned the impact that the addition of 300 elderly people would have on Village services. (9:17 p.m. - Leah Cummins arrived. ) Mrs. Wirth presented copies of a draft ordinance on senior congregate housing from Orland Park to the Plan Commission. She raised concerns about the definition of ambulatory; what will happen to people who cannot pay the rent; and who would manage the development. Mr. Lerner responded that ambulatory refers to people who can care for themselves. This definition includes handicapped people as long as they can take care of themselves. He stated that Huntington will do its own underwriting and therefore would ensure that a resident had sufficient income to not only afford the rent in the present but also for the future. In the event that a resident could not pay the rent or was no longer able to care for him/herself, Lerner stated Plan Commission Minutes - 3 - December 18, 1985 Huntington Square (continued) that the management would assist the resident in relocating. The manager would be a specialist in senior citizen housing and be overseen by the Dominium Group. Housing Commission member Cathy Duoba pointed out the difference between a retirement center and congregate housing. Mr. Lerner stated that the proposed development would be senior congregate housing. He responded to Duoba's question regarding handicapped facilities, stating that the development would be totally accessible to the handicapped. in addition, several units would be specifically designed for handicapped residents. Lerner explained to Duoba that he had built and retained management of two developments in Kenosha, Wisconsin for handicapped and several housing developments for the elderly. He responded to Mrs. Duoba that he had no real problems in accepting the definition of congregate housing from the Orland Park ordinance. He then told the Plan Commission that Huntington would make arrangements with area nursing homes to relocate residents of Huntington Square when their mobility declines and they could no longer live on their own. Mr. Lerner stated that between 15 and 20 people would be on the staff. He pointed out the importance of having the right person manage the development in order to make it successful. He explained that all 47% of the open space would be green space. Mr. Marvin Prace expressed his concern about the elderly residents losing their memories. Mr. Lerner explained that the Wellness Center would keep records of residents' medical histories and would assist residents with health concerns. The Center would consider starting a "buddy system" and periodically check residents' health. Mr. John Maxey raised a concern regarding the need for a task force to study senior citizen housing needs. He discussed many of the needs of senior citizens and asked the developer to allow a council of residents to advise the management. Tom Rettenbacher pointed out that the developer must meet the Federal standards for handicapped facilities. Mr. Larry Herforth, member of the Housing Commission, expressed concerns about the enforcement of the senior congregate housing provisions. He also recommended a task force be formed to study the problem. (10:55 p.m. - Leah Cummins left. ) Fred Geinosky suggested an informal meeting between the Plan Commission and all other interested parties. Chairman Glass stated that the Plan Commission did not have the authority to create a task force but could invite those interested parties to attend a meeting just for this topic on Wednesday, January 22, 1986 at 8 p.m. The Public Hearing was closed at 11 :04 p.m. O'Hare Center for Business--Plat of Subdivision Plans for the 23 acre development were presented to the Plan Commission. Fullowing discussion, George Mullen motioned to recommend approval of the plat subject to staff review and Fred Geinosky seconded it. The vote for approval was unanimous. Plan Commission Minutes - 4 - December 18, 1985 The meeting was adjourned at 11 :11 p.m. Respectfully submitted, T A lvi�214M. Coakley Administrative Intern 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, Deputy Fire Chief, Village Attorney, Housing Commission, Park District, NWMC, Centex.