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Elk Grove Village Plan Commission
November 1 , 1978
The regular meeting of the Plan Commission was called to order by Acting
Chairman Hauser at 8: 15 p.m. on Wednesday, November 1 , 1978 in the Multi-
Purpose Room of the Municipal Building, 901 Wellington Avenue.
MEMBERS PRESENT: STAFF PRESENT:
Edward Hauser, Acting Chairman Richard M. Finn,
Leah Cummins , Secretary (8:30 p.m. ) Administrative Assistant
John Glass C. Kenneth Schuster,
George Mullen Acting Village Engineer
James Petri
Orrin Stangeland
MEMBERS ABSENT:
None
Soil Erosion and Sedimentation Control Ordinance
Hauser began the discussion by explaining to the Commission members
some of the background information concerning soil erosion and sedimentation
control . Hauser noted that the Acting Village Engineer was in attendance
and would discuss the soil erosion and sedimentation control issue.
Hauser continued by asking the Acting Village Engineer if he believed
that a soil erosion and sedimentation control ordinance would have a place
in Elk Grove Village. Schuster responded by stating that in his opinion
any developing community would benefit from a soil erosion and sedimentation
control ordinance. Schuster continued by noting that he was in the process
of gathering information from neighboring communities pertaining to their
respective approaches to soil erosion. He noted that during his investigation
he had met with a representative from the North Cook County Soil & Water
Conservation District to discuss the soil erosion control issue.
Hauser continued the discussion by referring to the Assistant Village
Engineer's October 4th memo concerning his review of the Schaumburg Soil
Erosion and Sedimentation Control Ordinance. Hauser noted that one of
the comments that the Assistant Village Engineer mentioned concerned the
actual definition of the land area that would be covered under a soil
erosion and sedimentation control ordinance. Hauser asked Schuster to
define the area of land thatshould be covered by the ordinance. Schuster -
responded that he was not prepared to give an exact definition. However,
he made mention that the definition contained in the Palatine Soil Erosion
and Sedimentation Control Ordinance could serve as a model definition.
At that point Schuster distributed copies of Soil Erosion and
Sedimentation Control Ordinances that he had obtained from Schaumburg,
Wheeling and Palatine. The Plan Commission briefly reviewed the three
ordinances and there was a brief discussion concerning the various items
contained in each ordinance.
Stangeland noted that in his opinion the Commission should concern
itself with the larger developers. Mullen acknowledged Stangeland's
statement; however, he questioned if Elk Grove Village had a large enough
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Soil Erosion and Sedimentation Control Ordinance (continued)
problem to warrant the soil erosion and sedimentation control ordinance.
Schuster responded to Mullen's question by stating that the Village
would benefit with the adoption of such an ordinance. Mullen continued
by asking if the soil erosion issue was really that significant in the
Village. Hauser responded by stating that if the Village could prevent
soil erosion on just one small lot then it would be beneficial to have
such an ordinance.
Mullen acknowledged Hauser's statement and he suggested that instead
of adopting a new ordinance, the Commission might wish to cover the soil
erosion issue in the Subdivision Control Ordinance. Hauser stated that
exactly how the Village adopted standards for soil erosion control would
be a procedural matter which would be best determined by the Village staff.
Hauser concluded the discussion by requesting the Acting Village
Engineer to contact the Village Engineers at Wheeling and Palatine and
request their comments and recommendations concerning the success of their
respective soil erosion control ordinances. Hauser also requested that
the Plan Commission members thoroughly review the Palatine and Wheeling
soil erosion control ordinances before the December 6th Plan Commission
meeting.
Winston Grove Section 22 North, Block 6, Resubdivision
Hauser noted that the Engineering and Building Departments had
reviewed and approved Winston Grove Section 22 North, Block. 6, Resubdivision.
Cummins made a motion to recommend approval of the plat . Mullen seconded
the motion. All present voted "Aye".
Arthur - Lively Resubdivision
Hauser noted that the Engineering and Building Departments had
reviewed and approved Arthur -.Lively Resubdivision. Petri made a
motion to recommend approval of the plat. Mullen seconded the motion.
All present voted "Aye".
The meeting adjourned at 9:30 p.m.
Sub by:
Richard M. Finn
RMF:ms Administrative Assistant
(11/15/78)
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.