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ELK GROVE VILLAGE PLAN COMMISSION
October 17, 1979
The regular meeting of the Plan Commission was called to order by
Chairman Kenna at 8:00 p.m. on Wednesday, October 17, 1979 in the
Council Chamber of the Municipal Building, 901 Wellington Avenue.
MEMBERS PRESENT: STAFF PRESENT:
Edward W. Kenna, Jr. , Chm. Louis J. Chucka,
Leah Cummins, Secretary Staff Engineer
Donna O. Farley Fred Engelbrecht,
Frederick C. Geinosky Police Chief
John R. Glass Stephen M. Feller,
George E. Mullen Administrative Assistant
MEMBER ABSENT: John E. Henrici,
Orrin J. Stangeland Fire Chief
VILLAGE BOARD PRESENT: Thomas F. Rettenbacher,
Nanci L. Vanderweel, Building Commissioner
Village Trustee
Docket 79-5: Calkins'' Petition for Rezoning
Richard Jones, Attorney, Curt Mankoff, Bob Allen and Robert Calkins
were present to represent the petitioner. The petitioner was requesting
rezoning from I-2 (Generalized Industrial District) to B-3 (Automotive
Business District) for a private credit card operation to dispense gasoline.
The rezoning request was for the property located on the south side of
Landmeier Road about half way between Lively Boulevard and Tonne Road.
Jones began by presenting four exhibits, including authorization
to act on behalf of the owners of the property, a Plat of Survey for
the property, a Plot Plan, and a list of Villages in which private
gasoline pumps are operated.
Mankoff stated that the proposed use of the property would fill an
important void in the community by fueling small and medium sized fleets
of vehicles. He added that the facility would be attractive, safe, and
inspected on a daily basis. Mankoff noted that all types of vehicles
would use the facility and that it would be open at all hours.
Geinosky inquired as to why this type of use was being proposed for
the property. Mankoff replied that the shape of the property is such
that no other use is feasible. Geinosky then asked if the petitioner
had conducted any traffic studies in the area. Mankoff responded that
the proposed facility would not generate any large amounts of traffic.
Geinosky continued by questioning whether a deacceleration lane
would be constructed by the petitioner on Landmeier Road. Mankoff
responded that the developers would comply with all Village requirements.
Glass expressed concern that the facility would attract large
numbers of vehicles during peak hours; resulting in traffic backups and
congestion. Allen predicted that the facility would draw approximately
125 vehicles during an average day. He added that most of the vehicles
would be in the area as part of their normal traffic pattern and that
the credit card system is the most efficient way to dispense gasoline.
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Plan Commission Minutes - 2 - October 17, 1979
Docket 79-5 (continued)
Kenna asked the Police Chief to comment on the traffic in the
area. Engelbrecht explained that Landmeier Road is already heavily
travelled and that the intersections at both Lively Boulevard and
Tonne Road will require signalizations regardless of what use is made
of the property.
Kenna questioned how many private gasoline pumps are located within
the Village and Henrici replied that they number in the hundreds.
Henrici added that from a safety standpoint the proposed facility
would be no more dangerous than a typical gasoline station.
Kenneth Minarik, 294 Redwood Avenue, presented a petition opposing
the rezoning which contained 135 signatures.
Fourteen residents spoke in opposition to the rezoning and
expressed concerns about property values, aesthetics, safety, noise,
and traffic.
At this point Kenna concluded the Public Hearing. A full account
of the proceedings is available in the Official Transcript.
Regency Square Landscaping Plan
Robert D. Brodley was present to represent the developers of the
Regency Square Phase 2 project. Brodley presented a revised Landscaping
and Screening Plan for the Development.
Kenna stated that the revised plan did not address the Plan Commission
concerns which were expressed at the October 3, 1979 meeting. Kenna then
instructed the developer to revise the Plan to include screening material
that is effective throughout the year and at least six feet in height.
He also noted that the entire area which abuts residential property should
contain the screening material.
Docket 79-6: Text Amendment to Zoning Ordinance
Nanci L. Vanderweel was present to represent the President and
Board of Trustees in their petition to adopt a Text Amendment to the
Elk Grove Village Zoning Ordinance. The proposed Text Amendment would
amend the schedule of Bulk Yard Requirements and Regulations which is
incorporated in Section 5.1 of the Zoning Ordinance as it pertains to
minimum required side and rear yard for Office-Transitional (B-4) zoned
districts to read as follows:
MAXIMUM MAXIMUM MINIMUM MINIMUM MINIMUM MINIMUM
HEIGHT MAXI14UM MINIMUM FLOOR LOT WIDTH REQUIRED REQUIRED REQUIRED
BUILDING/ GROUND LOT AREA FRONT YD. FRONT FOR EACH FOR EACH
DISTRICT STRUCTURES COVER AREA RATIO LINE YARD SIDE YARD REAR YARD
(feet) (feet)
B-40T NP_ NA NA NA NA NA 20 or 75** 30 or 75**
** When lot abuts residential district.
Vanderweel explained that the increased setback requirement would
help provide an effective buffering between residential and office-
transitional zoned areas.
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Plan Commission Minutes - 3 - October 17, 1979
Docket 79-6 (continued)
Hearing no comments from the Plan Commission members or the
audience, Kenna concluded the Public Hearing.
Glass moved to recommend that the proposed Text Amendment be
approved. Geinosky seconded the motion and all present voted 'AYE' .
The meeting adjourned at 11:10 p.m.
Submitted by:
Stephen M. Feller
Administrative Assistant
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