HomeMy WebLinkAboutPLAN COMMISSION - 12/03/1986 - 900-952 FARGO/STRAWBERRY HILL/GERALI PLAT Minutes
ELK GROVE VILLAGE PLAN COMMISSION
Date: December 3, 1986
Location: Council Chamber
901 Wellington Avenue
Members Present: Members Absent:
Leah Cummins, Acting Chairman John Glass, Chairman
Clark Fulton, Acting Secretary
David Paliganoff
George Mullen
Fred Geinosky
Philip Knudsen
Staff Present:
Thomas Rettenbacher, Building Commissioner
Robin Weaver, Administrative Assistant
Others Present:
Michael Figiel, Bennett and Kahn weiler
Stuart Handler, Developer, Strawberry Hill Plaza
Allan Rosenzweig, Architect for Strawberry Hill Plaza
Mr. and Mrs. Quilici, 1581 Oregon Trail
Mr. and Mrs. Allard, 1579 Oregon Trail
Mr. J. Chilikapati, 1589 Oregon Trail
900-952 Fargo Avenue Screening Plan
(Truck terminal bordering Landmeier Road, east of Fleetwood Lane)
A screening plan consisting of a fiberglass-weaved fence to replace
the poorly maintained existing Scotch Pine screening at 900-952 Fargo
Avenue had been submitted and rejected by the Plan Commission earlier.
Members had concerns regarding future maintenance.
Another Plan was submitted verbally for discussion which consisted
of sixty (60) new trees (mixed evergreen varieties) to bring the total
number of trees back up to the original ninety-six (96). The Plan included
a maintenance contract for twice-weekly care. The height of the evergreens
would initially be 3 - 4 feet.
Clark Fulton noted that the ground level where the trees for screen-
ing are planted is lower than the roadway. George Mullen suggested
that the new trees be seven feet tall as the previous ones would have
been that tall if properly maintained. In response, Michael Figiel of
Bennett and Kahnweiler indicated that over the years some of the trees
were stolen, apparently for use as Christmas trees. Thomas Rettenbacher
stated that ninety-six (96) trees are insufficient to totally block the
view of the building and parking from the roadway.
Staff was directed to review the Plan.
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Plan Commission Minutes - 2 - December 3, 1986
Strawberry Hill Revised Screening Plan
(Northeast corner of Meacham and Biesterfield Roads)
The approved Screening Plan includes a six foot fence on an
undefined height of berm (total: ten feet) along the east boundary
line. As an eight foot fence on a two foot berm (total: ten feet)
was installed by the developer, he was directed by the Building
Commissioner to submit a revised Screening Plan for review by the
Plan Commission. Members agreed to that change on the Plan.
Property owners on Oregon Trail, to the north of the development,
were present and objected to the lack of screening on the north.
Members acknowledged that a mistake had been made and then
attempted to determine suitable screening. Residents requested a
similar fence to the height to meet the new fence (ten feet from grade).
The developer, Stuart Handler, protested, saying that the Plan
had already been approved; the plaza was almost completed; and that
there was not sufficient room on his property to erect a fence.
Eventually, the developer agreed to pay the remaining cost of
said fence if the Village would waive the requirement of eight parkway
trees (estimated value: $2,400). The trees are required of the
developer but instead of being placed in the County parkway along
Meacham Road, would be placed elsewhere in the Village. The fence
would be installed on the homeowners' property where a six foot fence
currently exists. It would be maintained in the future by the individual
homeowners.
Plan Commission members unanimously (Glass absent) agreed to
recommend that the Village Board (1) approve a fence height variation
for the four affected properties on Oregon Trail; and (2) waive the
requirement on the developer to install eight parkway trees.
Members unanimously (Glass absent) agreed to preliminarily approve
the revised Screening Plan. They directed the Building Commissioner
to not hold up occupancy permits due to the Plan as long as it was
being complied with by the developer.
Gerali Plat of Subdivision
(Northwest corner of Higgins Road & Lively Boulevard - 5 lots)
Members approved the Gerali Plat of Subdivision unanimously (Glass
absent), subject to staff review.
Leah Cummins formally welcomed Phil Knudsen to the Plan Commission.
Adjournment 10:29 p.m.
Respectfully submitted,
Robin A. Weaver
Administrative Assistant
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