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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 1 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 ms c: Chairman & Members of Plan Commission, Village President, Board of Trustees, Village Clerk, Village Manager, Assistant Village Manager, Administrative Assistant, Building Commissioner, Village Engineer, Director of Public Works, Fire Chief, Deputy Fire Chief, Village Attorney, Park District, N60MC, Centex.