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HomeMy WebLinkAboutPLAN COMMISSION - 03/01/1978 - BERT ANNEXATION AND REZONING 78-3 Minutes Elk Grove Village Plan Commission March 1 , 1978 The regular meeting of the Plan Commission was called to order by acting Chairman William Wesley at 9: 10 P.M. on Wednesday, March 1 , 1978 in the Council Chamber of the Municipal Building, 901 Wellington Avenue. MEMBERS PRESENT: MEMBERS ABSENT: William Wesley, Acting Chairman William Shannon Leah Cummins, Secretary Thomas Hamilton John Glass STAFF PRESENT: Edward Hauser Richard M. Finn, James Petri Administrative Assistant Docket 78-3: Berg Annexation and Rezoning The Plan Commission, acting as a Zoning Commission, reconvened a Public Hearing held on February 15, 1978 to consider evidence for the establishment of an office building on approximately one acre of land located at 304 Devon Avenue. The petitioner was requesting that the subject property be annexed into the Village contingent on the property being rezoned to 0-T, Office Transitional District. The Village's Official Map indicates the property to be zoned R-3, Residential District. Brian Berg, Engineer, was present to represent the petitioner. Wesley began the hearing by stating that the Plan Commission had rescheduled the Public Hearing to enable Mr. Berg adequate time to obtain a letter of direction from the owners of the property authorizing him to appear on their behalf. Mr. Berg began his presentation by stating that he had obtained the required letter of direction from the property owners. Berg continued by submitting a Plat of Survey and a Plat of Annexation to the Plan Commission. Berg noted that he proposed to develop the property in two phases . During the first phase he planned to enlarge the existing parking lot, demolish the existing small shack, provide a general cleanup of the property site, and remodel the existing residential structure. Berg stated that during the first phase (approximately 5 years) he planned on occupying the existing residential structure for his professional offices . Berg concluded by stating that he became financially able, he would begin the second phase of the proposed project. He noted that the second phase included the construction of a new office building and the demolishing of the existing residential structure. He noted that the subject property would be fully developed within a five to ten year period. Hauser began the questioning by asking Berg's reaction to the Police Department's statement that the ten year time period for the subject property was excessive. Berg responded by stating that he did not feel that the time period was excessive because the ten year Plan Commission Minutes - 2 - March 1 , 1978 Docket 78-3: Berg Annexation and Rezoning (continued) period would allow him the time necessary to meet the financial obligations of the proposed development. Hauser next asked how wide the subject property was . Berg stated that the property was 130 feet wide. Hauser concluded his questioning by asking Berg's reaction to the Building Commissioner's statement which indicated that the existing residential structure would be within the Fire Limits as defined by Ordinance 1146. Berg noted that it was true that if the property were rezoned, it would fall under the Fire Limits ; however, he argued that the existing structure was not near any other structure and therefore he contended that the residential structure would be much less of a fire hazard than what was permitted by Village ordinance. Glass continued the questioning by asking if the petitioner had attempted to obtain the necessary easements from the abutting property owner so that he could put in the water main connection. Berg stated that he had not contacted the neighboring property owner. Glass next asked when the petitioner planned on putting in the water mains . Berg stated that the water main would be installed during the second phase and he estimated that it would be in the ground within a ten year period. Glass stated that if the petitioner did not promptly install the water main, it would automatically require the development to utilize the existing well water. Glass noted that allowing the utilization of separate wells was against Village policy. Berg responded by stating that he was planning on utilizing the existing well for water until he was financially able to install the water main j (within a ten year period) . Glass concluded his questioning by asking what the petitioner planned on doing to protect the residential area which was located to the west of the subject property. Berg contended that the nearby houses were being sold and that the entire area would eventually be developed commercially. Petri began his questioning by asking if the proposed office building would be utilized by any other firms besides Berg's Engineering firm. Berg stated that he did plan on renting office space for other commercial uses . Petri continued by asking why the petitioner wanted to develop in Elk Grove and not in the County. Berg stated that his I engineering business was in Elk Grove Village for over eight years and he wanted to be identified with the community. He also stated that he wanted to be assured the right to utilize the various Village services, j including Fire and Police. Next, Wesley asked if the petitioner intended on changing the grade on the subject property. Berg stated that he did plan on changing the grading with berms and other landscaping techniques . Wesley continued by asking the petitioner if he would be willing to fully develop the property within five years . Berg stated that he would probably agree to the five year limit. Hauser concluded the questioning by asking what plans the petitioner had to make the subject property more aesthetic. Berg stated that he planned on cleaning up the area and landscaping the site with bushes . At this point the Commission concluded their questioning and Wesley asked if anyone in the audience had any questions or statements . There were approximately fifteen residents present and their concerns were I Plan Commission Minutes - 3 - March 1 , 1978 Docket 78-3: Berg Annexation and Rezoning (continued) as follows : (1) if the rezoning were permitted it would be a violation of spot zoning; (2) the proposed office building would place an unfair burden on the neighboring residential area; and (3) the requested ten year length of the project was too long a period. Upon the conclusion of the resident's presentation, Wesley closed the Public Hearing. A complete account of these proceedings is available in the Official Transcript. The meeting adjourned at 10:30 p.m. Submitted by: r Richard M. Finn Administrative Assistant RMF:ms (3/13/78) c: Chairman & Members of Plan Commission, Village President and Board of Trustees, Village Clerk, Village Manager, Assistant Village Manager, Administrative Assistant, Building Commissioner, Village Engineer, Planning Consultant, Director of Parks and Recreation, Calkins, Centex. i I I I