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HomeMy WebLinkAboutPLAN COMMISSION - 01/20/1988 - HAMILTON LAKES VILLAGE Piinutes ELK GROVE VILLAGE PLAN COMMISSION January 20, 1988 Members Present: Members Absent: John Glass, Chairman Leah Cummins Clark Fulton Fred Geinosky Phil Knudsen George Mullen Dave Paliganoff Staff Present: Robin Weaver, Administrative Assistant Earle Kracht, Plan Reviewer Julie Carius, Administrative Intern Chuck Henrici, Fire Chief (8:35 P.M.) Others Present: David Grossberg, Attorney Representing Trammell Crow Greg Plouff, Project Manager, Trammell Crow Bruce White, Development Partner for Trammell Crow Tom Hartman, Landscape Architect, Landscapes By Design, Inc. Arnold Seaberg, Chief Engineer, Advance Consulting Engineers, Hinsdale Approximately 24 people in the audience, including Two "reporters Chairman Glass called the meeting and Public Hearing to order at 8:05 P.M. Docket 88-1 Hamilton Lakes Village - Amendment to Site Plan (located north of Devon Avenue and east of I-290) Development partner, Bruce White and Attorney, David Grossberg, presented their request for a revised Preliminary Plat of Planned Unit Development and a Revised Final Plat for Phase I of Hamilton Lakes Village. White explained that the Army Corps of Engineers has tightened requirements regarding the preservation and maintenance of designated wetlands. As a result, Trammell Crow is now required to submit an amended plan which provides for the maintenance of 6.2 acres of low quality wetland area. Grossberg reiterated that the purpose of maintaining this land is to allow it to remain in its natural state. In addition to the changes involving this mitigation plan, White reviewed the additional changes to the plans: 1. The number of buildings to be reduced from 41 to 37. 2. The number of units to remain unchanged at 684, but the number of bedrooms to be reduced from 1,006 to 1,000. 3. The average net area per unit to increase from 838 square feet to 858 square feet. 4. The amount of open space outside of the 10 foot envelope has decreased from 27. 75 acres to 27.06 acres. The 50% open space requirement is still met. MINUTES Plan Commission January 20, 1988 -2- 5. The mix of units to be revised. The five-story midrise and the 10 unit townhouse buildings to be eliminated. The number of 6 unit gatehouse buildings to be reduced. 12 unit townhouse buildings to be added and the number of 24 unit courtyard buildings to be increased. The parking deck to be eliminated and the number of garage spaces to be increased, resulting in a net increase in covered parking spaces. Tom Hartman was called on to describe the grasses and wildlife habitat within the wetland areas. The two retention areas modified are the one in the northwest of the project between the office buildings, and the one on the southwest. Dave Paliganoff expressed concern as to who would maintain the wetland area. White explained that Trammell Crow will maintain the area through a contract with the Morton Arboretum, while the Army Corps of Engineers will possess the conservation easement. The petitioner continued by responding to staff comments concerning the acreage depicted on the plan, the number of trees and shrubs to be planted, and the mitigation plan. The petitioner agreed to comply with all comments and requirements of the Village. Phil Knudsen questioned the purpose for eliminating the midrise building. White explained that the midrise housing market has become saturated; therefore, there is no need for such a complex. Clark Fulton voiced concern about possible erosion and drainage from the property. Arnold Seaberg explained the methods provided to insure proper drainage both during construction and after completion. Chairman Glass followed up on the questioning by inquiring about the additional costs involved due to the delays. White responded with an estimate of two (2) million dollars in extra costs in terms of time and materials. White added that under the new time schedule, construction should begin in May of 1988, with initial occupancy slated for the fall of 1988. It is projected that Phase I of the project should be completed by the summer of 1989. At 9:05 P.M. , Chairman Glass called for a short recess. At 9:20 P.M. , Chairman Glass opened the floor to the audience for questions and comments. One resident responded by asking about the depth of the retention ponds. Seaberg explained that no more than 25% of each pond will exceed 10 feet of depth with an 8 foot wide safety ledge of a 3 foot depth. The petitioner made a closing statement. • • MINUTES Plan Commission January 20, 1988 -3- Chairman Glass closed the public hearing at 9:25 P.M. After discussion, George Mullen made a motion to recommend approval of a revised Preliminary Plat of Planned Unit Development and a Revised Final Plat for Phase I subject to staff approval . The motion was seconded by Clark Fulton and passed unanimously (Geinosky, Cummins absent.) Discussion of the agenda followed. The meeting was adjourned at 9:50 P.M. Respectfully submitted, 9uzc i a Julie A. Carius Administrative Intern 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, Deputy Fire Chief, Village Attorney, Park District, NWMC, INDAB as