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HomeMy WebLinkAboutPLAN COMMISSION - 02/09/1985 - JUST PANTS WAREHOUSE Minutes ELK GROVE VILLAGE PLAN COMMISSION Special Meeting Date: Saturday, February 9, 1985 Location: Just Pants Offices Rand Road Des Plaines, Illinois The meeting began at 9:45 a.m, at the Municipal Building, 901 Wellington Avenue and proceeded by private vehicle to Des Plaines, Illinois. Members Present: Members Absent: John Glass, Chairman Dave Paliganoff Leah Cummins, Secretary Fred Geinosky George Mullen Orrin Stangeland Clark Fulton Staff Present: Robin Weaver, Administrative Assistant Chuck Byrum, attorney representing Just Pants and others associated with Just Pants (Bert Cohen, Charles Cohen and Marshall Freedman) , provided a tour of the Just Pants offices in Des Plaines, Illinois. Chuck Byrum explained that his clients want to locate in Elk Grove Village with sufficient space for both office and warehouse uses. They may request retail use on a limited basis for discount sales. It was stressed that the new location would not be a distribution center and that the primary means of transporting any goods from the site to any retail store would be by van. Most shipments to the retail stores go directly from the manufacturer. Items from this headquarter site would basically be stock for stores without stockrooms. The rest of the warehouse area would be used for storage of equipment, records, office supplies, and off-season clothing. John Glass noted that given the size of the proposed facility, it would be insufficient if the petitioner later decided to use it as a distribution point. Charles Cohen reported that medium-size trucks would be utilized perhaps twice a week during peak months (August, November) to as little as one every six or seven weeks. Use of large 45' trucks would be very rare. Leah Cummins requested information on possible hours of retail sales. Charles Cohen replied, noon - 9 p.m. on weekdays and noon - 6 p.m. on weekends. Bert Cohen asked the Commissioners if access from Devon Avenue, rather than Bonaventure Drive, would allay some of their concerns regarding traffic near the daycare center. Commissioners responded positively and noted that an entrance on Devon Avenue would be up to Cook County to approve. Minutes - 2 - February 9, 1985 Leah Cummins inquired about the usefulness of the building if, in five years, Just Pants expanded into a larger facility elsewhere in Elk Grove Village. Chuck Byrum stated that the Special Use Permit would protect the Village. Charles Cohen noted that the proposed facility would serve his needs for many years even with good company growth. John Glass wondered if the building would have two stories of offices. Charles Cohen responded that architectural plans have not been developed and the size of the property purchased would also be a determining factor. Office hours, he stated, would be 9 a.m. - 6 p.m. on weekdays and perhaps a skeleton crew in the office on Saturdays. Possible public hearing dates were discussed. The meeting was adjourned and everyone returned to the Village Hall at 11:50 a.m. Respectfully submitted, q'o 4. 1'6),cZ'e'L, 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, C. Byrum.