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HomeMy WebLinkAboutPLAN COMMISSION - 07/24/1985 - GULLO - LIVEL, LUNT PLAT OF SUBDIV. Minutes ELK GROVE VILLAGE PLAN COMMISSION Date: Wednesday, July 24, 1985 Location: Lively Junior High Cafetorium The meeting was called to order by Chairman Glass at 8:10 p.m. Members Present: Members Absent: John Glass, Chairman Clark Fulton Leah Cummins, Secretary Fred Geinosky George Mullen David Paliganoff Orrin Stangeland Staff Present: Charles Henrici, Fire Chief Ray Peterson, Village Engineer Tom Rettenbacher, Building Commissioner Robin Weaver, Administrative Assistant John Coakley, Administrative Intern Philip Perna, Assistant Village Engineer Others Present: Jeffrey Jahns, Attorney representing Drexel Steve Welter, Land Planner Michael Ives, Land Planner Bill Grieve, Traffic Consultant Arnold Seaburg, Advanced Consulting Engineers Approximately 310 unidentified people Gullo - Lively, Lunt Plat of Subdivision Following brief discussion and review, Leah Cummins made a motion to approve the resubdivision of the Gullo - Lively & Lunt plat. George Mullen seconded the motion. The vote for approval passed unanimously. Willow Woods Condos: Plat of Subdivision Chairman Glass explained the history of action previously taken by the Village Board and the Plan Commission for annexation of the parcel at 801 Oakton Street in 1981. After some discussion, Orrin Stangeland made a motion to approve the plat of subdivision and David Paliganoff seconded it. The motion was approved unanimously. (8:25 p.m. , five minute recess) Revised PC Minutes - 2 - July 24, 1985 Drexel Property The Public Hearing was called to order by Chairman Glass at 8:33 p.m. He explained to the audience the purpose and proceedings of the Plan Commission and laid out ground rules for proceeding. A brief review of the July 17, 1985 meeting was given. The public expressed concerns regarding: the integrity of Drexel's management staff; a proposed traffic light at Devon Avenue; the demo- graphics of the apartment dwellers; extending Beisner Road; potential flooding problems; decreased property values; lack of access to Drexel 's background information; need for more single-family not multi-family housing; and the overall impact on Elk Grove Village as a whole. Some of the other residents were concerned about: the accuracy of Drexel 's studies; safety; discrimination against senior citizens, handicapped and veterans; and whether or not the Village residents could vote on the issue. In general, the people expressed a desire to preserve the community for families. One resident, Cathy Duoba, also a member of the Housing Commission, stated that she has always supported a mix of residential housing but with careful planning in advance. She further said that she did not feel that this project was well planned. John Glass read a memorandum into the testimony from Ray Peterson regarding drainage. George Mullen inquired about the County zoning for the parcel and was told that it was zoned R-5 (10,000 square foot lots), R-4 (20,000 square foot lots), and R-8 (29 multi-family, units/acre). Mr. Geinosky expressed concern about the similarity of the elevations and color of the apartment buildings. Mr. Jahns explained that to the casual observer there will be basic differences. within each phase, however, the petitioner desires to remain consistent. In response to a question by Mr. Geinosky regarding elevators, Mr. Jahns remarked that over one-third of the units were accessible to disabled people and senior citizens. In addition, the attorney indicated that Drexel had met with the Village staff regarding the Fire Code and the Building Code to insure safety. In response to Fred Geinosky's question about alternative traffic solutions, Mr. Jahns said that Drexel was open to suggestions. He also noted that placement of Beisner Road next to I-290 was impractical - due to the Village well house, a necessary signal at Devon Avenue, and lack of a right-of-way. Mr. Geinosky stated that the traffic plan presented by Drexel was not acceptable. Michael Ives noted that they had followed the Village's Comprehensive Plan concerning the Beisner Road extension. There was some concern and discussion as to whether or not the parcel contained historical artifacts. Concern was expressed by Mr. Geinosky regarding the consideration whether multi-family units were the "highest and best use" of the land. Mr. Jahns stated that an expert appraiser was present to offer testimony on that issue. Orrin Stangeland asked Drexel if they would specifically refuse to allow subsidized housing. Mr. Jahns answered in the affirmative. Revised PC Minutes - 3 - July 24, 1985 Drexel Property (continued) Mr. Stangeland asked about the screening plans. Steve Welter discussed the setbacks and screening by indicating that a 3' - 4' berm with extensive plant material would be on the north border, and that a lake and a 6.2 acre parksite would be on the east border. Responding to a question from Orrin Stangeland about follow•- through after development, Mr. Jahns replied that in all but one previous Drexel development they have retained management control. He replied further that Drexel 's use of the word "quality" referred to the landscaping, character of the management, lower density, and orientation of the buildings. Mr. Stangeland expressed further concerns regarding the standard of the buildings and why Drexel asked for variation from the Building Codes. Mr. Jahns responded that the buildings were not of lower standard. Fire Chief Henrici explained the staff acceptance of the variations, including sprinkler systems utilizing plastic piping and greater separation between buildings as these changes would improve upon Code requirements. Chairman Glass announced that the public hearing would be continued to August 14, 1985 at 8:00 p.m. at a special meeting of the Plan Commission. He stated that the preferred location would be Lively Junior High, but that permission must first be sought from the Park District. The meeting was adjourned at 11 :40 p.m. Respectfully submitted, OW41- ' ohn 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.