HomeMy WebLinkAboutPLAN COMMISSION - 04/13/1966 - TEXACO / CENTEX PLAN COMMISSION MEETING April 13 , 1966
The members present were:
Steve Schwellenbach, Chairman
Jack Denny
Jack Pahl
Gayle Bantner
Dick Mc Grenera
Les Knudson
Leah Cummins
Bill Ballard
also George Majoris
Following the hearing on the A-2 rezoning petition, the Plan
Commission met . The question was raised as to why the Texaco
petition was not heard.The Chairman pointed out that neither
he nor the Secretary had notified the applicant of the hearing .
A copy of the publicity notice should be mailed to the appli-
cant , even if it is Centex. The Chairman is to instruct and
authorize the Village Clerk to make such mailings at the ap-
propriate times .
Centex Industrial Unit #106 , Lot 209
This is the dedicated ditch which is used for drainage purposes .
A dissertation on how the ditch is constructed was .given by
George Majoris . Since the dedication was accepted at the north
end , it was felt that the Village must accept it at the south.
A "gentlemen's agreement ' is in effect with Centex at the present
time as to concrete inverts of forty feet . It was pointed out
that Lot K is consistent all down the street as shown on the
plats under consideration. Leah Cummins moved for the approval
of the preliminary and final; Les Knudson seconded it ; the vote
was unanimous .
Leah Cummins moved for the approval of preliminary and final
plats Unit 10 - Higgins Road Commercial. Dick Mc Grenera seconded
it and the vote was unanimous .
Jack Denny moved the approval of preliminary and final plats
Unit 37 , Centex Industrial Park. Bill Ballard seconded it and
the vote was unanimous .
Unit 38 - Centex Industrial Park
A discussion was held concerning Lunt Avenue . George Majoris
stated that it was not heretofore dedicated. He reviewed his
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files and found that Lunt Avenue had been dedicated. Les Knudson
moved for the approval of the preliminary and also moved for the
approval of the final plat subject to receiving a performance
bond in the amount of $9 ,000.00 for all public improvements on
Lunt and Lively. The amount of the bond was computed using the
ratio of that required on Unit 33 . Gayle Bantner seconded; the
vote was unanimous .
Les Knudson suggested that bench markers for the flood plains be
indicated in the ordinance. It was pointed out that it was not
defined in the ordinance by reference to any maps . It was the
consensus of opinion that it should definitely be added to the
ordinance. Chairman Schwellenbach stated he had met with
Attorney Hofert on Monday concerning the material submitted by
Texaco and that a letter would be sent to Texaco. He felt it
was Hofert ' s opinion that Texaco should summarize a lot of the
material as much as possible so that reference was readily
available . He also felt that Texaco should provide in their
plans recommendations as to what should be done in the village
and the proposed locations such as an additional fire station,
village community center , etc. Attorney Hofert was not happy
as to the manner Frank Ellis drew up certain papers wherein he
was specific in referring to certain areas such as Plum Grove ,
shopping centers , etc. Since these areas can change radically
it would be well not to use them as references . The Chairman
thought that Hofert may be in favor of the planning policies
as suggested by Texaco; however , they should not be part of the
zoning ordinance but of the comprehensive plan.
Various members of the Commissions felt that building height
limitation of 35 feet should be reconsidered. It was felt
that there was nothing wrong with a building being 50 , 60 , or
65 , etc. feet as long as other controls are placed regarding
light , air , open space , etc.
With respect to the public hearing which will be held in the
future on the proposed zoning ordinance , the Plan Commision
shouts call the hearing on its own, not having it done by the
Village Trustees . Texaco should be the petitioner.
The Chairman notified the Commission that the Texaco hearing
previously referred to had been continued to April 29 at 8 pm.
Jack Pahl pointed out that Jack Ivans has called a mass meeting
on May 12 of the service clubs for a "torchlight parade ' . It is
more or less a preliminary hearing on planning to stimulate
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planning ideas .
The next meeting for the Plan Commission is scheduled for
Wednesday , April 20 , at 4 pm.
Respectfu y su i ted,
W. R. Ballard , Secretary