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HomeMy WebLinkAboutPLAN COMMISSION - 11/20/1985 - SBL PLASE III SPECIAL USE Minutes ELK GROVE VILLAGE PLAN COMMISSION Date: Wednesday, November 20, 1985 Location: Council Chamber Municipal Building 901 Wellington Avenue The meeting was called to order at 8:10 p.m. by Chairman John Glass. Members Present: Members Absent: John Glass, Chairman None Leah Cummins, Secretary Clark Fulton Fred Geinosky George Mullen David Paliganoff Orrin Stangeland Staff Present: Tom Rettenbacher, Building Commissioner Robin Weaver, Administrative Assistant John Coakley, Administrative Intern Others: Chuck Byrum, Attorney representing River Grove Bank Philip M. Orzech, President of Contracting Concepts Tony Bonavolonta, Architech for Schaffer, Bonavolonta SBL Phase III - Special Use Permit The Public Hearing was called to order by Chairman Glass at 8:11 p.m. Chuck Byrum stated that the permit was requested for the 11.75 acre parcel originally zoned residential under the SBL Planned Unit Development. The properties surrounding were all zoned A-2 except an unincorporated parcel zoned R-4 in Cook County on the north side. He further stated that the petitioner was seeking to change the current planned unit development from two, four-story buildings with 60 units each and one, five-story building with 69 units to two, six-story buildings with 95 units each. This change would result in one additional unit. In addition, he pointed out that the number of units per acre was still within the limits set by the Village Code. Finally, he presented the Plan Commission with an updated plat and said that the number of buildings for the entire planned unit development would be reduced from 14 to 13. Philip Orzech discussed numerous other projects he had developed in the Chicago area, including Saratoga II in Rolling Meadows which is similar to the proposed project. He also noted that his firm has done in excess of $150,000,000 worth of development over a twenty year period. Orzech and Koeckritz would be the developer and owner Plan Commission Minutes - 2 - November 20, 1985 SBL Phase III (continued) of the Phase III development. Orzech stated that the reason for the change was to eliminate underground parking. With the two six-story buildings, there would be sufficient space for above ground parking. Orzech explained that the SBL Phase III development would consist of 190 units. Of these units, 120 would be one-bedroom and 70 would be two-bedroom apartments. The rents for the one- bedroom and two-bedroom apartments would be $575 and $700 per month, respectively. He noted that if the project was approved that groundbreaking and construction would begin immediately. Tony Bonavolonta discussed the intentions of the original planned unit development and past changes made. He stated that with the proposed change, the open space would be 50.14 acres and 1,539 parking spaces would be provided: both meet with Village Code requirements. He then presented ariel pictures of the existing buildings and showed sketches of the proposed elevations. Bonavolonta explained that more landscaping was proposed than was originally included in the Phase III plans. The landscaping includes berms along I-290 to serve as a buffer. George Mullen and David Paliganoff asked questions regarding financing of the project. Mr Orzech responded that they would use Industrial Debt Bonds. Discussion followed regarding the financing of the development and the use of Industrial Debt Bonds. Orrin Stangeland asked how Phase III would compare to Phases I and II. Mr. Orzech explained that Phase III would be of a higher quality construction. in addition, he said there would be no subsidized rental units in Phase III. Mr. Stangeland then asked a question regarding crime and vandalism in Phases I and II. Mr. Orzech responded that such problems would be greatly reduced in Phase III due to higher rents, different management, close circuit TV monitors in the halls and entry ways, and electronic security mechanisms. He also stated that the largest group of residents in Phase III will be young professionals and business people. Chairman Glass summarized questions regarding the changes that would be made in Phase III: the addition of one unit, change in building number and height, and financing of the development. David Paliganoff requested that the phrase, "or as the market conditions permit", be deleted from the petition. Mr. Orzech agreed and stated that construction could be completed within two years. The Public Hearing was closed at 10:00 p.m. (Five minute recess. ) Following further discussion, Leah Cummins made a motion to approve the Special Use Permit subject to staff review and George Mullen seconded the motion. The vote for approval was unanimous. Plan Commission Minutes - 3 - November 20, 1985 The meeting was adjourned at 10:28 p.m. Respectfully submitted, hn M. 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, Park District, NWMC, Centex.