HomeMy WebLinkAboutPLAN COMMISSION - 12/05/1984 - REZONING PETITION Minutes
ELK GROVE VILLAGE PLAN COMMISSION
Date: Wednesday, December 5, 1984
Location: Council Chamber
Municipal Building
901 Wellington Avenue
The Public Hearing was called to order at 7:43 p.m. by Chairman Glass.
Members Present: Members Absent:
John Glass, Chairman Leah Cummins
David Paliganoff George Mullen
Fred Geinosky
Orrin Stangeland
Clark Fulton
Staff Present:
Thomas Rettenbacher, Building Commissioner
Robin Weaver, Administrative Assistant
Public Hearing - Docket 84-10: Petition for Text Amendment
(17 acre parcel on Busse Road)
Public Hearing - Docket 84-11: Petition for Rezoning
(17 acre parcel on Busse Road)
Chuck Byrum, attorney for the petitioner, provided the Plan Commission
with a brief summary of their development plans. He discussed text
amendment comments in a letter written by Rolf Campbell of Campbell and
Associates (attached) .
Clark Fulton asked if any other local parcels could utilize this
proposed text amendment. The reply was affirmative. Chuck Byrum will
prepare a list for the December 19, 1984 Plan Commission meeting.
In response to Fred Geinosky's inquiry, it was noted that no other
developments similar to the proposed one exist.
Staff comments compiled in Robin Weaver's memorandum to Gary
Parrin dated December 4, 1984 were discussed briefly.
Plan Commission members had concerns about the internal traffic
flow, pedestrian crossings and internal signage to control traffic
through the parking areas. Questions centered on customers who would
enter the development from Busse Road across from Howard Street and
want to proceed north to the fast-food restaurant. Chairman Glass
requested that the petitioner review and modify the plans to decrease
internal traffic problems. Specific parking space calculations were
requested by Fred Geinosky.
The petitioner indicated that it was his desire to begin construction
in Spring 1985, that employees would be sought in Elk Grove Village
first, that no gift shops would be on the premises and that the only
recreational equipment for children would be located next to the fast-
food restaurant. Mr. Maros also stated that he has no intention of
selling the property as he would prefer to develop it and franchise
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Plan Commission Minutes - 2 - December 5, 1984
Dockets 84-10 and 84-11 (continued)
the idea. Chuck Byrum related that the project, when complete, would
conservatively be valued at $10,000,000.
Thomas Rettenbacher recommended that the existing sign ordinance
be altered to include this use, rather than seeking variations.
The public hearings (Docket 84-10 and Docket 84-11) were adjourned
at 10:15 p.m.
Public Hearing - Docket 84-12: Petition for Text Amendment
(Gymnastics School on Bonnie Lane)
Public Hearing - Docket 84-13: Petition for Special Use
(Gymnastics School on Bonnie Lane)
Testimony on behalf of the Gymnastics School was given by William
Kleinfelt, attorney for the petitioners; Betty Axelson and Glen Marks,
owners of the business; and Kathy Baffes, an employee of the business.
William Kleinfelt distributed pictures of area gymnastics schools
and indicated that industrial parks were ideal locations due to high
ceilings, few room partitions and cheaper rental agreements than found
in commercial areas. The owners teach gymnastics at Maine East High
School and also judge competitive events. Typically, enrollment is
held four (4) times per year with the strongest enrollment occurring
in January.
In response to inquiries by Commissioners, the owners provided
the following information: pre-school classes would be held during the
day; classes for seven year olds and up would begin about 3 p.m. and
evening classes would be held for team members; enrollment of 300
children is planned; some children would have classes once or twice
a week, some three to five times per week; ninety-nine percent of the
children are dropped off and picked up by parents - parents do not
typically stay and wait for class to end; the facility is too small
to host medium to large tournaments; small, inter-club competitions
would be held on Sundays when held; other area gymnastics clubs have
waiting lists; area park districts offer only basic skills; the cost
would be $40 - $45 for pre-school students for a ten-week class; no
shower facilities will be provided; matting will be thick; all instructors
have .CPR and first aid training in addition to over one (1) year of
gymnastics training; there will be seven - eight children per instructor;
a maximum of 40 children will be in the building at any one time; with
pre-school children the ratio will be five children to one instructor;
the building will close by 8:30 p.m.; the owners have no intention of
expanding, and that coaches will all be certified elementary school
teachers.
A motion was made by Orrin Stangeland and seconded by Clark Fulton
that the Plan Commission recommend approval of the text amendment
request. The motion was passed unanimously. Clark Fulton moved to
recommend the Special Use Permit in an I-1 District with the provision
that parking meet a minimum of one space per employee. The motion
received a second from Dave Paliganoff and was passed unanimously.
The public hearing was adjourned at 11:37 p.m.
Plan Commission Minutes - 3 - December 18, 1984
Public Hearing - Docket 84-14: Petition for Special Use
(Hampton Inns)
Testimony on behalf of the development was given by Ted Novak and
Rick Wendy, attorneys with Rudnick and Wolfe; Jeffrey Crane, President
of Crane Construction Company; Joseph Levy, architect with Loewenberg
- Fitch Partnership; Ed Forester with Forseen, Inc. ; and William White,
an engineer with William A. White and Associates.
Ted Novak, by inquiry, had the above named persons describe the
proposed development as the high end of the economy lodging industry;
it would have limited services; full class rooms; no food service
other than continental breakfast in the lobby; it would have a world-
wide reservation service; clientele would consist of business people
and weekend family travelers; it is expected that 40% of their patrons
would arrive from O'Hare by van and 60% would arrive by car; the
maximum number of employees would be 17; the business would be open
24 hours/day on 365 days a year; that the Hampton Inn franchise has
strict standards for furnishings and service; and a switchboard will
be open 24 hours.
Joe Levy indicated that the site is 2.5 acres, that a parking
space variance to utilize 9' x 20' spaces would be requested as well
as a reduction to one loading space and the use of front yard parking.
Laundry facilities will be within the building. The hotel will be
handicapped accessible. The four-story building will have a total
of 125 rooms with the main floor having 19 rooms and one hospitality
suite and the other floors each containing 35 rooms. The building
will be Class I construction and will be fully sprinkled. A sign
variation is requested. There is an existing sign advertising
Woodfield Ford on one end of the site. The petitioner is attempting
to relocate the sign off that property. The current lease runs nine
more years.
A fiscal impact study and a traffic engineering report were
distributed and are attached.
The public hearing was recessed until Wednesday, December 19,
1984 at 7:30 p.m.
The meeting was adjourned at 12:28 a.m.
Respectfully submitted,
Robin A. Weaver
Administrative Assistant
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