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HomeMy WebLinkAboutPLAN COMMISSION - 02/21/1979 - TEXT AMENDMENT TED SZFRANIEC Minutes 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 . Plan Commission Minutes - 2 - February 21 , 1979 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 Plan Commission Minutes - 3 - February 21 , 1979 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. Plan Commission Minutes - 4 - February 21 , 1979 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. Plan Commission Minutes - 5 - February 21 , 1979 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, J"L44-�,.-,. 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.