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.
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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.
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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,
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Julie A. Carius
Administrative Intern
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