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HomeMy WebLinkAboutPLAN COMMISSION - 04/04/1974 - CENTEX HOMES CORP. 1 Minutes ELK GROVE VILLAGE PLAN COMMISSION MEETING April 4, 1974 The regular meeting of the Elk Grove Village Plan Commission was called to order by Chairman Richard McGrenera at 7: 16 P.M. , Thursday, April 4, 1974 in the Staff Conference Room of the Municipal Building, 901 Wellington Avenue. MEMBERS PRESENT: Richard McGrenera Alvin Krasnow Leah Cummins Edward Hauser Mead Killion VILLAGE STAFF PRESENT: Thomas Rettenbacher, Building Commissioner Robert Franz, Administrative Assistant 7:00 P.M. CENTEX HOMES CORPORATION (Agenda item 3.E.) The early meeting was scheduled so that the Plan Commission might review a revised plat of Section 21 (located north of Section 17 and east of Meacham Road) proposed by Centex Homes , Inc. Wil Liebow, Vice-President of Centex Homes, Inc. and Land Planner, Michael Ives were present at the meeting. Chairman McGrenera opened the discussion by indicating that the Village Board was actively pursuing with Centex a solution to the problem of a southern access to Section 21 . A tenta- tive proposal under review at this time was a north/south street which might eventually extend to and be aligned with Home Avenue, a north/ south street directly west of Section 17. The new (rough sketch) plat introduced by Centex was said by Mr. Liebow to have the following improvements as requested by the Commission: (a) Access to the south, (b) some odd shaped lots corrected, (c) relaxed curve at the northeast section of the tract, (d) lake moved west to prevent potential traffic mishap, and (e) internal street pattern revised to slow down traffic. Thomas Hamilton arrived at the meeting at 7:40 P.M. Joseph Cimino arrived at 7:41 P.M. Discussion then centered on the short distance between the Meacham Road and Biesterfield Road (extended) intersection and the first street in Section 21 north of Biesterfield Road which would intersect with Meacham Road. Concern was expressed that these inter- sections would be too close for both to be signalized and, therefore, the latter would become a dangerous intersection. Marcus Grice arrived at the meeting at 8:05 P.M. Centex Homes Corporation (continued) At this point, it was the consensus of the Commission that each objection raised in their March 12th report to the Village Board on Section 21 be reviewed in light of the new plat: (a) Satisfaction was expressed over the southern access ; (b) The two proposed intersections with Meacham Road were acceptable providing that: the traffic exiting the southern most intersection be allowed to go north only (a non-mountable medium was recommended for this location along Meacham Road) ; and, the northern most intersection be signalized and aligned with a future street west of Meacham Road in the Vale tract; (c) A cul-de-sac and a new street were requested in the southeast section of the tract to break up a "super block" and slow down traffic; (d) One of the two cul-de-sacs proposed in the northeasterly section was eliminated with the other increased in length for traffic safety purposes ; and (e) That the public land donation issue should be dealt with by the Village Board with particular emphasis on whether detention/retention areas are to be included. It was the developer's request that the Plan Commission waive approval of the tentative plat and thereby allow him to immediately request Village Board approval . A motion to this effect was made by Cummins and seconded by Killion. Discussion included comment by staff that such action would not expedite this matter because approval of a Final Plat is necessary prior to work commencing on the site. On the roll call , voting AYE were: Cummins , Killion and Krasnow; voting NAY were: Hamilton, Grice, Cimino and Hauser. Whereupon the motion was defeated. Direction was then given the developer that a revised Tentative Plat be prepared in light of comments made at this meeting and that such plat be submitted for Staff review as soon as possible. The developer agreed to this and will submit sufficient copies prior to the April 18th Plan Commission meeting. NEW BUSINESS item I .C. - G & S RESUBDIVISION (MAYFAIR INDUSTRIAL PARK) This property is not in the flood plain and does not require review by the North Cook County Soil and Water Conservation District. The Village Engineer had approved this plat. It was moved by Krasnow and seconded by Killion that the plat be approved. On the roll call , voting AYE were: Cummins , Killion, Krasnow, Grice, Hauser and Cimino. Hamilton abstained. UNFINISHED BUSINESS item 3.F. - CENTEX NORTH - STAGE II A staff report, dated April 4, 1974, was submitted to the Plan Commission on the revised site plan for this development. Robert Babbin, architect for the petitioner, was in attendance and after discussion, was directed to prepare a Final Plat to include the following: (a) Relocation of the utility easement, (b) Additional dimensions locating the buildings , (c) Elimination of certain parking spaces , (d) Include dimensions of fire lanes , and (e) Move loading dock in southeast corner away from driving area. - 2 - 4/4/74 Krasnow left the meeting at 9:34 P.M. NEW BUSINESS Item 1 .6. - WARNER-LAMBERT COMPANY SUBDIVISION This property is not in the flood plain and does not require NCCSWCD approval since there is no soils information available. The Village Engineer approved this plat. There was discussion on the need for a ten foot utility easement on the east end of property. It was moved by Killion and seconded by Hamilton that the plat be approved providing a ten foot easement for utilities and drainage be included. On the roll call , voting AYE were: Killion, Hamilton, Cimino, Hauser; voting NAY were: Cummins and Grice. UNFINISHED BUSINESS Item 3.H. - HIGGINS INDUSTRAIL PARK UNIT NO. 143 The Village Engineer approved this plat which does not require NCCSWCD review and is not located in the flood plain. Cummins moved with a second by Grice that this plat be approved. Whereupon all members present voted AYE. UNFINISHED BUSINESS Item 3. 1 . - PAGNI 'S SECOND ADDITION TO ELK GROVE VILLAGE No soils report was required on this property which is not located in the flood plain. The plat had received the Village Engineer's approval . It was moved by Cimino and seconded by Killion that approval be granted, whereupon all members present voted AYE. NEW BUSINESS Item 1 .D. - FELBINGER'S RESUBDIVISION The Village Engineer approved this plat which is not located in the flood plain and for which there is no soils information. Cummins moved, seconded by Hauser, that this plat be approved whereupon all members present voted AYE. CHAIRMAN' S REPORT Chairman McGrenera reported that he along with Village Staff attended that afternoon a meeting with representatives of the Cook County Highway Department at which the reconstruction of Devon Avenue and Nerge Road was discussed. He also acknowledged receipt of a memorandum dated March 21 , 1974 from the Village Manager on a conversa- tion the Village Manager had with the County. The County appears receptive to extending Nerge Road eastward across the Buttitta property to tie in with Devon Avenue just west of the 1-90 overpass . That portion of Devon from Nerge extended to Rohlwing Road will remain a two-lane roadway and will not be vacated. The Chairman requested Staff to direct a letter to Bonavolonta Architects, Inc. , which has petitioned the Village for annexation and 3 - 4/4/74 Chairman's Report (continued) commercial zoning for a portion of the Buttitta property, and request that they be in contact with Cook County on this proposed extension and that the Commission be kept informed of the results of such dis- cussions . Tie "m2ti/a/ a�/rdessed at/I0A0j�so that the Coission might meet`in E,xecut.i'veLession-•to discuss a matter of" personnel . Cinimo left the meeting at 11 : 10 P.M. At 11 :30 P.M. the meeting was reconvened at which time it was moved by Killion and seconded by Grice that the meeting be adjourned. All members present voted AYE. The next meeting is scheduled for Thursday, April 18, 1974. Submitted by: Robert D. Franz Administrative Assistant (April 12-, 1974) Approved by Plan Commission on Date RDF:ms - Copy to: Chairman & Members of Plan Commission, President & Board of Trustees , Village Clerk, Village Manager, Building Commissioner, Director of Public Works/Engineering, Chief of Police, Fire Chief, Director of Finance, and Director of Parks and Recreation. - 4 - 4/4/74