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HomeMy WebLinkAboutPLAN COMMISSION - 07/31/1985 - SIXPENCE INN SPECIAL USE Minutes Elk Grove Village Plan Commission Date: Wednesday, July 31, 1985 Location: Council Chamber Municipal Building 901 Wellington Avenue The meeting was called to order by Chairman Glass at 8:22 p.m. Members Present: Members Absent: John Glass, Chairman Orrin Stangeland Leah Cummins, Secretary Clark Fulton Fred Geinosky George Mullen David Paliganoff Staff Present: Thomas Rettenbacher, Building Commissioner Robin Weaver, Administrative Assistant John Coakley, Administrative Intern Others: Jeffrey Jahns, Attorney representing Sixpence Inn Peter Trapolina, Vice President of Sixpence Inn Pat Collins, Realty Corporation Fred Galati, Realty Corporation Approximately 10 unidentified persons. Sixpence Inn - Docket 85-6: Amendment to a Special Use Permit The public hearing was called to order at 8:23 p.m. Jeffrey Jahns, the attorney representing Sixpence, introduced Peter Trapolina to the Commission and reiterated the petitioner's request for an amendment to a Special Use Permit. Peter Trapolina presented the Plan Commission with revised plans. He then stated that Sixpence wanted to add two new wings to its existing property consisting of 100 rooms total. The addition would be of the same design and architecture as the existing building. The parking lot would be restriped to meet with newly permitted parking stall sizes and the company would eliminate one loading space as the new Village Ordinances now allow. In addition, they were seeking a vacation of an easement as Commonwealth Edison has agreed to move this cable at Sixpence Inn's expense. Leah Cummins asked a question about the site to the east of the Sixpence Inn property. Mr. Trapolina said that Sixpence is purchasing the site now for future use. Chairman Glass said that the driveway on the site must be fixed • • Plan Commission Minutes - 2 - July 31, 1985 Sixpence Inn - Docket 85-6 (continued) because there is a sharp turn which should be smoothed out. He further stated that the plat would have to be changed to reflect this change. Mr. Trapolina answered in the affirmative to a question from Mrs. Cummins regarding the placement of the utilities underground. Tom Rettenbacher, Building Commissioner, explained that under this type of Special Use zoning, only the utilities in the front of the building are required to be underground. He further indicated that a request for all utilities to be underground could be made a condition of approval for the amendment to the permit. Fred Geinosky questioned the petitioner as to the occupancy rate since Sixpence opened and was told that it was at 94-95 per cent this month. Mr. Geinosky then asked what effect the opening of La Quinta and Hampton Inn hotels would have on Sixpence's occu- pancy rate. Mr. Trapolina responded that these openings would not change that rate and that since Sixpence opened, they have been at full occupancy. Mr. Geinosky then inquired about the traffic impact that would be created by 100 additional rooms. Mr. Trapolina remarked that the impact would be minimal and that the parking lot was virtually empty during the day. David Paliganoff asked the petitioner whether or not he had any objections to the driveway requirements previously mentioned by the Chairman. Peter Trapolina replied that he had no objection but also pointed out that he did not want construction to be held up while waiting for IDOT permits. Discussion followed as to the best method of correcting the driveway turn and how to make it a condition of approval. A decision was made that the Commission would recommend approval subject to staff and Plan Commission approval of a revised ingress/egress interior road system plan prior to issuance of a building permit. Mr. Trapolina then responded to David Paliganoff's question concerning the removal of one of the inotel 's two loading zones by saying that they only needed one. Tom Rettenbacher noted that the village Ordinance had been changed and now Sixpence would only be required to have one such space. Mr. Glass brought up the existing metal structure on the parcel to the east of the motel and requested that its removal be another condition for approval. The Public Hearing was closed at 9:08 p.m. Following discussion, George Mullen made a motion to recommend approval of the permit with five conditions subject to staff review. These conditions were: removal of the existing metal building; placement of utilities under- ground; realigning the driveway; removal of one loading zone, and readjusting the size of the parking stalls. Leah Cummins seconded the motion. The vote for approval passed unanimously. Plan Commission Minutes - 3 - July 31, 1985 Sixpence Inn: Plat of Subdivision George Mullen made a motion to approve the plat subject to staff review and David Paliganoff seconded it. The vote for approval passed unanimously. At 9:16 p.m. there was ashort recess. Chairman Glass reconvened the meeting at 9:20 p.m. The Public Hearing was called to order at 9:21 p.m. Realty Corporation - Docket 85-7: Rezoning R-3 to O-T Pat Collins and Fred Galati were present as petitioners for Realty Corporation. Their attorney was not present (he called to state same); therefore, the public hearing was continued to August 7, 1985 at 8:30 p.m. in the Council Chamber. Legal Counsel is required by law to represent a corporation in a public hearing. The petitioners were asked if they would like to present the plans anyway, in order that some questions could be cleared up immedia tel y. Fred Galati stated that they were proposing a 3,100 square foot Union hall to be used for Union meetings and business. There are approximately 1,100 Union members but only 10 per cent usually attend each meeting and there will be sufficient parking. Pat Collins noted, in response to concerns by Leah Cummins, that there would be no parties or night use and only occasional weekend use. John Glass asked how many employees would work in the building. He was told that two secretaries would work there and some Union officers would have offices. Mr. Collins stated that approximately 50 members at a time would be attending Union meetings from 7:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. on certain days. in addition, he responded that there would be no vending machines, alcohol, kitchen or restaurant on the premises. One resident was concerned about lighting from the parking lot bothering him at night. Tom Rettenbacher explained the Village Ordinance regarding lighting. Chairman Glass restated that the public hearing would be continued to the next Plan Commission meeting. Leah Cummins raised an objection to receiving staff reviews on the night of a public hearing. Robin Weaver explained that staff reviews are frequently not complete until the week of the hearing as review time is short in an effort to accommodate developers who request a "fast as possible" schedule. George Mullen asserted that Plan Commission members shouldn't be asking questions about building or engineering points anyway as they are covered by our Codes and Ordinances, and staff is to review those items. David Paliganoff asked a question regarding the present zoning of the Drexel 77. 5 acre parcel. He was told that it is zoned R-3, R-4 and R-8 in Cook County. There was some discussion about past proposals for the parcel. i • Plan Commission Minutes - 4 - July 31, 1985 Dave Paliganoff made a motion to adjourn the meeting and Fred Geinosky seconded it. The vote to adjourn passed unanimously. The meeting was adjourned at 9:53 p.m. Respectfully /sJubmitted, 1 oV-M*---- 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.