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Elk Grove Village Plan Commission
February 21 , 1979
The regular meeting of the Plan Commission was called to order by
Acting Chairman Hauser at 8:05 p.m. on Wednesday, February 21 , 1979
in the Council Chamber of the Municipal Building, 901 Wellington
Avenue.
MEMBERS PRESENT: STAFF PRESENT:
Edward Hauser, Acting Chairman Richard M. Finn,
James Petri , Acting Secretary Administrative Assistant
George Mullen Charles L. Durham,
Orrin Stangeland Administrative Intern
John Glass (10: 10 p.m. )
MEMBERS ABSENT:
Leah Cummins
Docket 79-1 : Ted Szafraniec - Text amendment to
permit an aluminum mold_casting_
business in the 1-1 , Restricted
Industrial District
The Plan Commission, acting as a Zoning Commission, conducted a
Public Hearing on the petition of Ted Szafraniec. The petitioner was
requesting a Text Amendment to the Zoning Ordinance to permit a non-
ferrous_ aluminum mold casting business in 1 -1 , Restricted Industrial
District, at 190 Kelly Street.
Ted Szafraniec was present to represent the petitioner. Szafraniec
began his presentation by noting that standard non-ferrous foundries
were not allowed in the Village because they tended to involve' a dirty
process . He stated that his business would be more modern with automated
equipment. Szafraniec added that the modern process involved no odors ,
smoke, or air pollution.
Szafraniec next noted that the older process presented a problem
with exposed molten metals. He stated that the process used in his
aluminum casting business would involve a closed casting mold.
Szafraniec also stated that the casting process to be utilized in
his business would require a smaller and more skilled work force than
the traditional type of non-ferrous operation. He continued by adding
that the back yards with scrap metal usually associated with such
businesses would not exist in the proposed business since the bars of
aluminum utilized would be kept inside.
Szafraniec concluded his presentation by noting that Poly-Tech
Industries had examined the equipment to be used in the business and
recommended approval of the Text Amendment.
Mullen began the questioning by asking if there would be any fumes
at all involved with the proposed cast molding process. Szafraniec
responded by noting that the use of an electric furnace eliminated fumes .
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Stangeland continued the questioning by asking if the equipment
to be utilized in the proposed business was to be leased. Szafraniec
stated that the equipment for the proposed business would be leased
from Novatome Sales and Distribution Company which shared the same
building.
Stangeland next asked what safety hazards might be involved with
the proposed business . Szafraniec noted that most safety hazards would
be of the general shop nature. However, he added that the most
dangerous hazard could be overflowing molten aluminum but that was
highly unlikely to occur.
Stangeland then asked if there would be any noise involved with
the proposed business. Szafraniec replied that there would be no noise.
Next, Petri asked if there would be any material waste due to the
casting process . Szafraniec stated there would be no such waste.
At this point, Robert Lawson, an Industrial Park business owner,
related that he had recently experienced a problem with some type of
electrical noise causing problems with his computer system. He added
that he was not certain of the source but understood that Novatome had
been running the aluminum casting equipment in demonstrations . Szafraniec
noted Lawson's concern by stating that his company had experienced
similar problems with its computer. However, he noted that the electric
energy used by the aluminum casting equipment produces no noise because
it had a small motor.
At this point, Hauser noted another point raised by a member of
the audience. That even though the petitioner was being most cooperative
in solving problems related to the non-ferrous business proposed, other
businesses coming later may cause problems . Hauser acknowledged the
point made by noting that the Plan Commission would take the problem
under consideration.
Next, Stangeland continued the discussion by stating that in his
opinion it appeared that many of the reasons for not allowing non-
ferrous businesses in the Village had been eliminated.
At this point, Hauser suggested that the petitioner coordinate a
test with Mr. Lawson to determine if the operation of the aluminum
casting equipment was actually affecting his computer. He also suggested
that the Plan Commission be made aware of the test results to be
included as part of its consideration on the petitioner's request.
At that point, Hauser adjourned the Public Hearing. A full
disclosure of the Public Hearing is available in the Official Transcript.
Landscaping and Screening for Regency Park Area
Mack McKenzie, Landscaper, Larry Dohrer, Architect, and Dick Crane
were present to represent the petitioner. The petitioner was present
to discuss landscaping and screening plans for the Regency Square
Park Area. The petitioner was required by the annexation agreement
to submit and receive approval of a landscaping and screening plan
for Phase II of the Regency Square development.
Steve Halberg was present to represent the Elk Grove Park District.
McKenzie began the discussion by stating that the petitioner was
present to obtain direction from the Plan Commission and the Park
District on landscaping and screening for the subject area. He noted
that in order to develop the area for use by people, there had already
been directions given to grade and seed it. McKenzie continued by
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noting that although adjustment had to be made for drainage requirements ,
the petitioner was prepared to develop the area to suit the Park District.
Hauser acknowledged McKenzie's statement by asking Steve Halberg
of the Elk Grove Park District if there were any problems the Park
District wanted the Plan Commission to consider concerning the proposed
landscaping plans. Halberg responded by stating the Park District
would desire the following points considered:
1 . Rearrangement of trees proposed for the area to create a more
natural effect.
2. Certain trees shifted to get additional open space.
3. Notify Park District on completion of final grading plan
and review by Village Engineer.
4. Have sandbox proposed for park area designed after existing
one in park area south of Route 53 •
5. Shift sandbox away from tree shading to allow sunlight to
get at it.
Halberg concluded by noting that the grass Volleyball court proposed
for the park area was acceptable.
The petitioner acknowledged Halberg's statement by indicating
that it had no objections to the points proposed.
At that point, Finn suggested that the petitioner work with the
Park District and Village Engineer on specifics for the park area and
then submit a plan before the Plan Commission.
Hauser concluded the discussion by noting that the Plan Commission
would consider the landscaping and screening plans for the subject
area further at its next meeting.
Docket 78-6: Winston Grove Section 24
Gerald Harper, Vice President in Charge of Operations , Centex, and
Joseph Luciani , Director of Development, Centex, were present to
represent the petitioner. The petitioner was requesting that approximately
77.6 acres of property be rezoned from R-3, Residential District, to A-2,
Special Use, for purposes of constructing 206 townhouses. The subject
property is located in Winston Grove Section 24.
Harper began the discussion by stating that the petitioner's
attorney had determined that a perpetual easement could be established
on the west side of Salt Creek according to legal description. He
continued by noting that the perpetual easement would allow the public
access to the common open space and would be owned 'and maintained by
the development's Home Owners Association.
Hauser continued the discussion by noting that the Staff had
prepared the foll6wing list of the issues the Plan Commission had
addressed while considering the petitioner's request for A-2, Special
Use:
1 . The site plan should provide access to Meacham Road. A
Cook County Highway permit will be required for work done
in the Meacham Road R-O-W.
2. The proposed single family development and the proposed townhouse
development should have a connecting roadway as requested by
the Fire Department.
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3. Storm detention must be provided. The detention will be dry
detention.
4. A recreational area should be provided within the townhouse
development to enable children to enjoy recreation within their
own development . It was suggested that a specific recreational
area be designated in the flood encroachment area to fulfill
this requirement.
5. The proposed site plan indicates that the garages would be
detached and they would be placed in front of the units. The
garages would only have a 25-foot setback from the lot line -
the Zoning Ordinance requires a 60-foot setback from the lot
line. Therefore, a variation would have to be authorized.
6. An A-2 Special Use permits the development of only 10 units
per acre when 50% of the units have 3 bedrooms . This calcula-
tion would be made by dividing the number of proposed units
by the building area and the common open space.
7. The Village of Schaumburg submitted a letter to the Plan
Commission requesting that the Commission require an arterial
street through Section 24 to connect Weathersfield Way to
Meacham Road.
8. The petitioner should create a public easement of at least
fifteen feet in width along the south side of the street.
9. The proposed site plan should provide adequate off-street
parking for visitors.
10. The proposed site plan must provide at least 50% of common
open space. The common open space must be usable and the
petitioner would grade and seed the property.
11 . The petitioner and the Village should arrange the establishment
of a public access along the west side of the creek to provide
the public with access to the nature area (public property)
located directly north of the subject property.
Harper acknowledged Hauser's statement by noting that one point
that should be mentioned was that in the areas of the common open
space where natural state is to be retained.
Harper continued the discussion by asking if it would be possible
to get Plan Commission approval of the proposed site plan so that the
petitioner could move on with the next step in its development plans .
Stangeland noted Harper's statement but stated that before voting on
the proposed request, he would like to see the final site plan and
the findings of fact.
At that point, Finn suggested that the Plan Commission could consider
approving the A-2 Special Use contingent on whatever points it wished.
He added that the Plan Commission could then direct Staff to prepare
a finding of fact subject to its approval .
At that point, Mullen made a motion that the Plan Commission
recommend approval of the petitioner's request for A-2, Special Use,
contingent on the Building Commissioner's review on certain points
(i .e. , meeting of common open space area) . Petri seconded the motion.
All present voted AYE.
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Frisbee Resubdivision
Hauser noted that the Engineering and Building Departments had
approved the Frisbee Resubdivision. Mullen made a motion to recommend
approval of the plat. Stangeland seconded the motion. All present
voted AYE. (Prior to Glass 's arrival .)
Rohlwing Grove Unit 5 Subdivision
The Plan Commission was presented with a plat of subdivision for
Rohlwing Grove Unit 5. After considerable discuss&on, it was the
concensus of the Plan Commission members that the Village Attorney
be requested to address certain points pertaining to the plat before
them.
It was also the concensus of the Plan Commission members that
the petitioner be invited to attend.
The meeting adjourned at 10:45 p.m.
Submitted by,
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Charles L. Durham
Administrative Intern
CLD:ms
(2/27/79)
c: Chairman & Members of Plan Commission, Village President and Board
of Trustees, Village Clerk, Village Manager, Assistant Village Manager,
Administrative Assistant, Administrative Intern, Building Commissioner,
Village Engineer, Director of Parks and Recreation, Centex, NWMC.