HomeMy WebLinkAboutPLAN COMMISSION - 11/06/1985 - AMERITECH SPECIAL USE PERMIT Minutes
ELIC GROVE VILLAGE PLAN COMMISSION
Date: Wednesday, November 6, 1985
Location: Multi-Purpose Room
Municipal Building
901 Wellington Avenue
The meeting was called to order at 8:07 p.m. Leah Cummins was
appointed Acting Chairman. Clark Fulton was appointed Acting
Secretary.
Members Present: Members Absent:
Leah Cummins John Glass
Clark Fulton George Mullen
Fred Geinosky
Orrin Stangeland
David Paliganoff
Staff Present:
Gary Parrin, Assistant Village Manager
Tom Rettenbacher, Building Commissioner
Robin Weaver, Administrative Assistant
John Coakley, Administrative Intern
Persons Representing Ameritech Mobile Communications:
Richard Riley, Attorney
David Fox, Assistant Design Engineer
William Schamanski, Civil Engineer
Others:
Joseph Ash, Attorney for Lexington Development Organization
Judy Pearl, Lexington Center Manager
Peter Bianke
Eight unidentified people in the audience
Ameritech - Special Use Permit
The Public Hearing was called to order by Acting Chairman Cummins
at 8:08 p.m. -
Gary Parrin explained that the Village of Elk Grove was the
petitioner. The parcel involved is located at 1751 Greenleaf Avenue
or Well Site #6. The Village wants to lease a portion of the site
to Ameritech for a mobile phone cellular switching station. He
also stated that the Village needed a Special Use Permit because
the antenna would exceed 35 feet in height.
William Schamanski described the antenna and building. He said
that Ameritech would install a fence to match the one presently
around the Well Site. The reason for this switching station was due
to the increased traffic on Route 83 and the surrounding area. He
continued by stating that Ameritech would wait for approval from
the FAA before constructing the antenna although such approval
is not required.
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Ameritech (continued)
The antenna would be 792 feet above sea level. The FAA allows
such structures to reach 825 feet in height. Attorney Riley
stated that the FAA approval could be made a condition of the
Special Use Permit.
Riley responded to a question from Orrin Stan geland, stating
that Ameritech had been denied use of property in two other
communities. The reasons for this denial was aesthetics and in
both cases the properties were located near residential areas.
Other locations were found in these communities that were more
acceptable.
Clark Fulton asked about the nearest residential area to
the proposed Elk Grove site. Gary Parrin responded that there
was at least a one mile distance to the nearest residential area
because Well Site #6 is near the heart of the Industrial Park.
Gary Parrin explained some of the details of the lease
agreement. The lease would be for five, 5 year terms for a total
of 25 years. The Village would receive a total of $146,700 in rent.
Following this there was some discussion of the terms of the lease.
Mr. Parrin stated that the Village Attorney would review all
language before the contract was executed.
Leah Cummins expressed her concern that the structure be
built according to the Village Building Codes. Tom Rettenbacher
assured her that the building would be subject to all Village
Codes.
David Fox responded to a concern of Clark Fulton by stating
that Ameritech had no intention of subleasing the building. Tom
Rettenbacher pointed out that the Special Use Permit would only V
apply to use by Ameritech.
David Paliganoff expressed a concern regarding liability
issues involving Ameritech. Mr. Parrin stated that the Village
Attorney would take care of such issues. Mr. Riley said that he
would be willing to include a hold harmless agreement in the lease
or a separate indemnity agreement could be made.
Following discussion, the public hearing was closed at 9:46 p.m.
Orrin Stangeland made a motion to approve the petition for
the Special Use Permit for the construction of a 117 foot high
antenna contingent on FAA approval. Clark Fulton seconded the
motion. The vote for approval was unanimous.
(10:00 p.m. , five minute recess. )
Lexington Builders
Joseph Ash presented some background information on Lexington
Development Corporation. He stated that Lexington is proposing to
develop congregate housing for senior citizens. The development
is being planned for the U.S. Homes property on Leicester Road
just north of Biesterfield Road.
The development would consist of two apartment buildings with
shared commons and dining facilities. The approximate population
density is 1.1 persons per unit. Residents would have to meet a
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Lexington Builders (continued)
minimum age requirement. The average age is expected to be 75
years. The estimated number of cars per unit would be 0.6 but
the developer intends to provide 0.8 spaces per unit.
A monthly rental fee of $1,000 - $1,500 would include the
unfurnished apartment, two meals per day, linen service, field
trips and various activities. In addition, the fee includes the
use of assisted living units on a temporary basis for residents
recovering from an illness or injury. Mr. Ash pointed out,
however, that the development is not a nursing home. Residents
must be ambulatory and able to care for themselves. About 30
employees would work in the development on three shifts over a
24 hour period.
Several residents of Park Orleans and Park Chardonnay were
present. They generally stated approval of the development,
although several expressed concerns with the current owners and
the proposed ingress/egress and parking configurations. Mr.
Ash said that Lexington was willing to meet with these people
and work out any problems.
Mr. Ash stated that at this meeting he only wanted to inform
the Plan Commission about the proposed development. He said that
Lexington would soon be submitting formal documents and would be
requesting a public hearing in the near future.
Following further discussion, the meeting was adjourned at 11 :00
P.m.
Respectfully submitted,
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John M. Coakley
Administrative Intern
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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, Centex.
Corrected
11/19/85