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ELK GROVE VILLAGE PLAN COMMISSION
Wednesday, June 2, 1982
The joint meeting of the Plan Commission and the Judiciary, Planning
and Zoning Committee of the Elk Grove Village Board of Trustees was
called to order by John R. Glass, Chairman, Plan Commission at 7:30 p.m.
on Wednesday, June 2, 1982 in the Multi-Purpose Room of the Municipal
Building, 901 Wellington Avenue.
Members Present Members Absent
Plan Commission:
Glass, John R. , Chairman Mullen, George E.
Cummins, Leah, Secretary
Fulton, Clark
Geinosky, Frederick C.
Paliganoff, David J.
Stangeland, Orrin J.
Judiciary, Planning and Zoning Committee:
Petri, James P. , Chairman None
Bosslet, Joseph T.
Hauser, Edward R.
Staff Present
Thomas F. Rettenbacher, Building Commissioner
Steven J. Wylie, Administrative Intern
Chairman Glass proposed that the Plan Commission and the Judiciary,
Planning and Zoning Committee meet jointly once each quarter. It was
agreed upon that the two bodies would meet the first Wednesday of the
first month of each quarter at 8 p.m. The next joint meeting was
therefore scheduled for 8 p.m. , July 7, 1982.
The meeting proceeded on the following matters:
Subdivision Control Ordinance Requirements for Sidewalks
For a number of reasons, there are many properties within Elk Grove
Village with no sidewalks. The discussion focused on the appropriate
manner in which to rectify this situation and bring these properties
into compliance with the Subdivision Control Ordinance.
Trustee Petri noted that in some areas it might be a hardship to
require the installation of sidewalks at the present time. Petri did,
however, indicate that provisions needed to be made for the eventual
installation of sidewalks. Building Commissioner Rettenbacher suggested
perhaps requiring performance bonds. Secretary Cummins commented that
contact should be made with the Greater 0.'--Hard Association of Industry
and Commerce for guidance and perhaps use as a buffer between the Village
and the business community.
Steve Wylie, Administrative Intern, then relayed a message from
the Village Manager that an option that might be considered by the
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Subdivision Control Ordinance Requirements for Sidewalks (continued)
Commission to guarantee sidewalk installation was the implementation
of a sidewalk tax. Trustee Petri commented that with the Village
responsible for installation, Elk Grove Village could end up with
the financial burden. Trustee Hauser noted that the taxation
that might come if a "drainage district" is created, the Village must
be wary of overtaxation.
Secretary Cummins inquired as to whether or not a property owner
could be compelled to install a sidewalk when the site plans said
property owner had originally submitted and which were, indeed,
approved, had contained no provisions for sidewalks. The answer
to the question was not readily available, so the two bodies collectively
requested that the Village Attorney be forwarded the following questions:
1. Does the Village have any recourse in the instances
of past occupancy permits being issued to owners when approved
plans had shown no sidewalks?
2. Does the Village have any recourse in instances where
past variances have been granted, but sidewalks would now be
desirable?
3. Are the "Statute of limitations" in effect that would
prohibit the Village from now requiring sidewalks from certain
property owners?
4. What is the most appropriate action for Elk Grove
Village to take to compel the installation of sidewalks?
It was indicated that no Board of Trustees or Plan Commission action
would be taken on this matter until the legal circumstances had been
evaluated.
Soil Erosion and Sedimentation Control
Tom Cech, while serving in the capacity as Village Engineer, submitted
language to amend the Subdivision Control Ordinance and provide Soil
Erosion and Sedimentation Control requirements. The discussion centered
on this submittal.
Secretary Cummins suggested that a definition section be included
with this document to make it more easily understandable. Trustee Petri
agreed and mirrored concern for the common understanding of terms such
as desilting basins and silt trays.
It was requested that the Soil Erosion and Sedimentation Control
Ordinance be forwarded to the Village Attorney for his review. The
Attorney is specifically requested to evaluate whether the proposed
ordinance should be independent or incorporated into the Subdivision
Control Ordinance, as well as to examine the language.
Tom Cech, Director of Public Works, and Ray Peterson, Village
Engineer, were requested to attend the July 7 joint meeting to field
questions concerning the proposed ordinance.
Organization of the Zoning Ordinance
A special subcommittee of the Plan Commission was formed to
re-organize the arrangdment of the contents of the Zoning Ordinance.
The proposed changes were discussed.
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Organization of the Zoning Ordinance (continued)
Subcommittee Chairman Geinosky indicated that the purpose of the
reorganization was to form a more easily referenced and understandable
document. There have been problems in locating information within the
present Zoning Ordinance. Geinosky reported that many Zoning Ordinances
were sampled and that the proposed changes to the Elk Grove Zoning
Ordinance were modeled after the style of the Schaumburg Zoning Ordinance.
The Schaumburg Ordinance was felt to be the most appropriately arranged.
Geinosky added that there was no intent to alter the contents of the
document.
Discussion followed concerning the problems those familiar with the
current Zoning Ordinance might have with a reorganized one. It was
suggested that a cross-referencing section should be included to
eliminate this problem. Paliganoff commented that it might be appropriate
to accompany the revised Zoning Ordinance with a cover letter.
Chairman Glass then ordered the proposed changes forwarded to
the Village Attorney for review.
Conditional Business Use
The Plan Commission studied the possibility of permitting conditional
business uses in the areas of Higgins Road, Busse Road and Elmhurst Road,
and has asked the Village Board of Trustees to consider the matter as well.
Commissioner Cummins spoke as the representative for the subcommittee
on this topic and stated that consideration was given to this proposal
because of the community benefits derived from the added business activity.
She commented that the areas being considered rendered themselves
naturally to the development of commercial activity.
Discussion turned to the omission of Devon Avenue from the list of
thoroughfares to be considered. Cummins stated she was only interested
in permitting conditional property uses east of the VFW Hall on Devon
Avenue. She indicated the land west of the VFW should be held in abeyance
until it was learned how the property outside of Elk Grove Village south
of Devon Avenue was developed. Chairman Glass stated that property
owners west of the VFVT should be afforded some respect as the area might
someday be annexed to Elk Grove Village. Trustee Hauser suggested omitting
Devon Avenue from the list of thoroughfares to be considered for conditional
property use rather than divide it. It was noted that Meacham and
Rohlwing Roads were omitted from consideration because it was unclear
how and when certain areas were going to develop.
Chairman Glass stated that he was in favor of leaving. the -Zoning
Map as it is and treating variances on a case-by-case basis. He added
that the major standing of the Plan Commission on this matter is that
it is not adverse to encouraging business development in certain areas.
Trustee Hauser echoed this view and added that he was in favor of not
being overly restrictive regarding permitted uses in these areas.
The precise action to be taken was not finalized and the matter
will be given further consideration.
Parking Regulations
Chairman Stangeland of the Parking Regulations Subcommittee reported
that, after thorough study, the only parking regulation change recommended
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Parking Regulations (continued)
by the subcommittee was that the Zoning Ordinance be amended to specify
10' x 20' stalls in place of the current 200 square feet. Stangeland
said that the downsizing of automobiles should not be overreacted to by
the Village-wide downsizing of parking spaces. The subcommittee also
foresees a problem of enforcement if parking stalls are alternately
sized.
The rest of the members of the Plan Commission and the Judiciary,
Planning and Zoning Committee concurred with the recommendation of the
Parking Regulations Subcommittee.
Thoroughfare Report
The Plan Commission is concerned with the adoption of an updated
Thoroughfare Report and sought direction from the JPZ committee.
Chairman Glass first requested authorization to obtain consultation
to prepare an appropriate Report. It was pointed out that considering
the advanced developmental state of the Village, circumstances might
not warrant a significant expenditure of funds for the creation of
a complex new document.
Jointly, the two bodies decided to forward the matter to the Village
Attorney for review and direction regarding the obligation the Village
has to produce and adopt a Thoroughfare Report. Trustee Petri indicated
that the JPZ Committee would consult with the Attorney.
School Property - Change of Use
Chairman Glass informed the JPZ committee that School Property -
Change of Use had been placed on the Plan Commission agenda.
Downsized Housing
After a brief discussion of the definition of downsized housing,
the Plan Commission requested to be kept appraised of the findings of
the Housing Commission.
The meeting was adjourned at 10:55 p.m.
Respectfully submitted:
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Steven J. Wylie
Administrative Intern
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