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HomeMy WebLinkAboutPLAN COMMISSION - 10/17/1979 - CALKINS PETITION FOR REZONING MINUTES 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. i 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. . i ! 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 SMF: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 Parks and Recreation, Centex, WMC, McGraw-Hill.