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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.
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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
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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.
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