HomeMy WebLinkAboutPLAN COMMISSION - 02/19/1986 - SIXPENCE INN/STRAWBERRY HILL/DES. CONTROL Minutes
ELK GROVE VILLAGE PLAN COMMISSION
Date: Wednesday, February 19, 1986
Location: Council Chamber
Municipal Building
901 Wellington Avenue
The meeting was called to order at 8:12 p.m. by Chairman Glass.
Members Present: Members Absent:
John Glass, Chairman None
Leah Cummins, Secretary
Fred Geinosky
Clark Fulton
David Paliganoff
Orrin Stangeland
George Mullen
Others:
Peter Trapalino, Vice President of Sixpence Inn
Bill Ruff, Director of Development, Sixpence Inn
Stuart Handler, Developer of Strawberry Hill
Alan Rosenzweig, Architech, Rosenzweig and Associates
Sixpence Inn (SW corner of Busse Road and Oakton Street)
Peter Trapalino explained the need for a one year extension to
the existing Special Use Permit for a restaurant in I-1 zoning. He
said that no restaurant had yet signed a contract to build on the lot
as Sixpence has been expending their energies with the 100 room building
addition.
George Mullen asked if the lack of a restaurant hurt the motel 's
business. Mr. Trapolino responded that a restaurant would be an
asset but the lack of one has not hurt business. He also stated
that once the new addition opens, the motel would be big enough
to support a restaurant.
Leah Cummins suggested that the Village's economic development
consultants might be able to assist Sixpence to find a restaurant.
George Mullen asked why the requested extension was only for
one year. Peter Trapalino stated that he would prefer having two
years.
John Glass stated that the reason the Special Use Permit was
limited to one year after the motel was built, in the first place,
was to ensure the maintenance of the lot. Bill Ruff stated that the
approval of a two year extension would assist Sixpence in finding a
restaurant.
Following further discussion, George Mullen made a motion to
recommend a two year extension of the Special Use Permit and Leah
Cummins seconded it. Fred Geinosky stated that Sixpence would
still be responsible for maintaining the lot. The vote for approval
passed unanimously.
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PC Minutes - 2 - February 19, 1986
Strawberry Hill Plaza (NE corner of Meacham &
Biesterfield Roads)
Alan Rosenzweig, the architect for the Strawberry Hill Plaza
informed the Plan Commission members that on February 18, 1986 the
Zoning Board of Appeals had voted to recommend that the Village
Board approve all three variances requested by Strawberry Hill.
They are: 1) sideyard setback variation of 19';
2) rearyard setback variation of 5'; and
3) 2V overhang of parking space to be sidewalk.
Robin Weaver substantiated those remarks and added that the President
of the Roundtree Association, Mark Weiler, was present at the ZBA
meeting to convey Roundtree's agreement on the screening plan and
preference for the developer's setback variance requests.
Tom Rettenbacher explained the need for a special location
plan since ten parking spaces would be across lot lines.
John Glass inquired about the 2' ' overhang on the perimeter
stalls. He stated that he would prefer that they were not gravel.
Alan Rosenzweig responded that it would probably be grass. Discussion
followed regarding snowplowing and the appearance of the parking lot.
George Mullen made a motion to approve the parking stall
variance to permit any perimeter parking space to overhang 2;f' over
a landscaped, green area which is specifically not gravel or stone
and Leah Cummins seconded it.
Leah Cummins made a motion to recommend approval of the special
location plan and the extension of parking stalls across lot lines
as shown on the special location plan. George Mullen seconded
the motion.
The vote for approval for both motions was unanimous.
(9:34 p.m. , 5 minute recess. )
Architectural Design Control
Orrin Stangeland discussed ideas brought up at the July 23
subcommittee meeting. He mentioned the idea of having a resolution
and including a checklist of items to be given to developers to
encourage the prevention of monotonous design.
David Paliganoff suggested the burden be placed upon the
developer. A developer would have to demonstrate that his designs
were not monotonous at the public hearing.
Orrin Stangeland stated that while he agreed with the idea of
voluntary compliance, the JPZ Committee had asked them to draft a
resolution. The resolution would encourage compliance and a check-
list could be given to developers as a guideline.
The Plan Commission made a direction to staff to draft a
resolution with attached guidelines for their review.
The meeting was adjourned at 10:20 p.m.
Respectfully su�bmittted,
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J) M. Coakley
ms Administrative Intern
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