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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. l • • i Plan Commission Minutes - 2 - November 6, 1985 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 Plan Commission Minutes - 3 - November 6, 1985 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, 1 $0-� � /r John M. Coakley Administrative Intern ms 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