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HomeMy WebLinkAboutPLAN COMMISSION - 10/07/1981 - LANDMEIER ROAD TRUCK TERMINAL . f MINUTES ELK GROVE VILLAGE PLAN COMMISSION Wednesday, October 7, 1981 The regularly scheduled meeting of the Plan Commission was called to order at 8:10 p.m. on Wednesday, October 7, 1981 in the Multi-Purpose Room of the Municipal Building, 901 Wellington Avenue: MEMBERS PRESENT: Glass, John R. , Chairman Cummins, Leah, Secretary Fulton, Clark Geinosky, Frederick C. Paliganoff, David J. Stangeland, Orrin J. 14EPIBER ABSENT: Mullen, George E. STAFF PRESENT: H. Peter Kaleta, Director, Public Works Joseph Gdowski, Foreman, Land & Forestry Jon Wildenberg, Administrative Assistant Landscape Plan: Landmeier Road Truck Terminal Mr. and Mrs. Fredrick Cesaretti of 299 Fleetwood Lane were present and inquired as to the disposition of screening to be placed on their property pursuant to an agreement with Klefstad Engineering. Chairman Glass directed that Staff follow-up on the request. Landscape Plan Review: Presentation by Land and Forestry Foreman Joseph Gdowski, Foreman, Land and Forestry, was in attendance to make a presentation regarding the review of landscape plans. Gdowski stated that he reviews plans from a long range perspective and attempts to determine what planting arrangements will most likely look like in five to ten years. Gdowski further noted that disease resistance, maturity and growth habit of plant materials are also major considerations. Gdowski also commented the species of plant material may vary greatly in their growth characteristics. Glass observed that the Plan Commission is often concerned with screening. Under this context it is necessary to know from examining a landscape plan on paper whether or not a certain arrangement will produce the desired effects immediately as well as into the future. Gdowski related that maintenance characteristics of plant materials may vary greatly and have quite an impact on a landscape plan's effect. Low, medium and high maintenance plants are available on the market with the low maintenance plants holding more of a true form as they grow. Plan Commission Minutes - 2 - October 7, 1981 Landscape Plan Review (continued) Paliganoff observed that many landscape plans do not include mention of the maintenance level which the planting would require; and further suggested that the question of maintenance characteristics be made a concern when the Plan Commission reviews landscape plans. Geinosky pointed out that in cases where a commercial and/or industrial development abuts a residential property, a common concern is that of providing a twelve month, effective screen. Gdowski responded that evergreen-type materials would be most suitable for use where a twelve-month screen is needed. The Commission then noted that they would be asking Gdowski to review landscape plans in the future. Kaleta specified that the Commission may also want to include comments regarding what the specific intent of each plan is when submitting a plan for review. Glass asserted that said intent will be communicated through Staff. Gdowski made mention of the fact that many landscape plans as drawn on paper do not eventually materialize. Some measure of follow- up may be advisable. Glass added that some measure of enforcement at a time period of one year after acceptance of a plan is a major concern of the Commission. Kaleta suggested that a written maintenance agreement with the developer may aid- this type of enforcement. Stangeland expressed concerns with the development of a compre- hensive Soil Erosion and Sedimentation Control Ordinance. Gdowski replied that he would lend his expertise, if needed, to the develop- ment of this ordinance. Subcommittee Reports Geinosky reported that the Zoning Ordinance Organization subcommittee will begin meeting very shortly. The Parking Regulation and Conditional Business Use subcommittees also reported that they will begin meeting soon. The meeting was adjourned at 10:27 p.m. Submitted by: LA Jon P. Wildenberg Administrative Assistant 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 Public Works, Fire Chief, Director of Parks and Recreation, Centex, NWMC, McGraw-Hill.