Village
of Long Grove
Plan Commission Meeting Minutes
May
1, 2001
Present: Chairman Young, Commissioners Tarnaris, Dean, Jenkins, Borawski, Walter, Coffin and Di Iorio, Village Manager Doughty and Planner Kendig.
Absent: Commissioner Phillips
I. PUBLIC
HEARING
A.
Jay’s Camp Petition for Annexation, Zoning to B-2 and Amendment to B-2
for a Camp.
Public Hearing called to order by Chairman Young at 8:00 p.m. Village Manager Doughty read public notice and swore in all wishing to testify.
- Resident Dave Bendoff, 4552 RFD, representing White Oak Estates, stated that while conceptually there is no problem with the property as a camp, there is concern about the proposed B-2 zoning. He read off some of the uses that would be permitted in B-2 zoning, such as retail, service, restaurant and health club as not acceptable. White Oaks is adjacent to this site and it would be a harsh transition between those uses and residential. He noted that the zoning map shows this parcel to be unincorporated R-1 zoning. He recommended that the Village consider two alternatives: 1) in the event the property is annexed as B-2, the annexation agreement should stipulate that no use other than a camp is allowed and that the property would revert to residential zoning in the event Jay’s camp is ever discontinued; or 2) annex the property as residential with a special use to allow a day camp. He presented 24 signatures on petitions and letters in favor of these alternatives.
- Resident Barbara Turner, 3853 RFD, stated her property is less than one mile from the site. She said that Jay’s camp has been a good neighbor, but she also has concern about the B-2 zoning. She noted that the Village is trying to control this corner, to keep it more rural. She suggested the possible use of B-3 or other business class zoning more in keeping with residential areas.
- Resident Marcia Marshall, 4512 RFD, stated she had attended the Village Board meeting at which Jay’s annexation agreement was first proposed and that a comment was made about Jay’s being in business for another four to five years. She expressed concern about the use of B-2 zoning if the camp was discontinued and expressed agreement with Mr. Bendoff’s suggestions
With no further comments, Chairman Young closed the public hearing on this matter at 8:10p.m.
B. Conservancy Easement Buffers.
Public Hearing called to order by Chairman Young at 8:10 p.m. Village Manager Doughty read public notice. No one stood to be sworn in to testify.
With no comments, Chairman Young closed the public hearing on this matter at 8:12 p.m.
II. MEETING GAVELED TO ORDER.
Meeting called to order by Chairman Young at 8:20 p.m.
III. MINUTES OF APRIL 3, 2001.
Corrections:
- page 1, Section 1.A., second paragraph, second line: correct the spelling from “Singular” to “Cingular”;
- page 4, last paragraph, first line: delete the comma after “Chairman Young”;
- page 5, first full paragraph, first line: insert “that” between “advised” and “he”;
- page 5, first full paragraph, third line: change “rationarily” to “ratio metrically”;
- page 5, third paragraph, first line: change “disapproved” to “disapproval”;
- page 6, second paragraph, fifth line: correct the spelling of “corporate”;
- page 6, second paragraph from the bottom, fourth line: correct the spelling of “control”.
Commissioner Dean commented that the April 3, 2001 minutes state that a motion was passed to hold a public hearing on May 1, 2001 to hear comments on outdoor dining (page 6, last paragraph), but it was reported to the Village Board at its meeting on April 24th that the motion was to recommend approval of outdoor dining. Following discussion, it was agreed that a public hearing should be noticed as reflected in the minutes.
Motion to hold a public hearing on June 5, 2001 for the purpose of hearing comment on the proposal to amend the Village code as to the B-1 Historic Business District regulations to allow outdoor dining as set forth in the proposal dated March 20, 2001 made by Commissioner Dean, seconded by Commissioner Walter. Ayes all. Motion carried.
Motion to accept the minutes of April 3, 2001 as corrected, made by Commissioner Dean, seconded by Commissioner Walter. Ayes all. Motion carried.
IV. OLD BUSINESS.
A.
Good Shepherd Church Annexation and Special Use.
Village Manager Doughty advised that the Village had received a letter from Kenneth Shepro, attorney representing Good Shepherd United Methodist Church, stating they were not ready to proceed with their petition at the May meeting and requesting a continuance to the June 5, 2001 meeting.
Motion to table consideration of the Good Shepherd petition made by Commissioner Walter, seconded by Commissioner Dean. Ayes all. Motion carried.
B.
Jay’s Camp Annexation, Zoning and Amended Language to the Village Code.
Village Manager Doughty noted that the Village’s Comprehensive Plan includes a Subarea plan for this location that would allow retail sales and service and other uses. He also commented that annexing the property as residential with a camp as a special use could open all residential zoning areas to day camps as a special use. He suggested asking the petitioner if they would be willing to consider a condition in the annexation agreement that the property would revert to residential in the event use of the property as a camp was discontinued.
Discussion followed, including the square footage of commercial buildings allowed in the proposed B-2 zoning, what would happen to the existing building and facilities in the event the property reverted to residential, that a possible future use of the existing building could include day care and a possible review of the Village’s Comprehensive Plan in general.
Mr. Eric Patt, of Robbins, Salomon & Patt, attorney for the petitioner, advised that the suggestions presented at this meeting had not been discussed with his client and he was therefore unable to respond.
Commissioner Dean suggested that a member of the Plan Commission, Village Staff and the petitioner meet to discuss the various options with a report at the next meeting. Commissioner Walter volunteered to attend on behalf of the Plan Commission.
C. Conservancy Easement Buffers.
For the benefit of the audience, Planner Kendig reviewed his memo of January 22, 2001 regarding setbacks from conservancy areas and the reasons behind the recommendations.
Discussion on the recommendations, including Village staff’s ability to implement the recommendations, adding swimming pools to the list and the need to clarify #6, perhaps by including a diagram, followed.
Motion to recommend approval of an amendment to the Village Code as to Sections 5-10-7, Conservancy Easement Encroachments, to include setbacks or buffers from conservancy easements as outlined in the Village Planner’s memo dated January 22, 2001 (amended to include “inground pools” under #1. and “above-ground pools” to #5 and the further clarification of #6, perhaps with a diagram), and the findings form dated May 1, 2001 made by Commissioner Dean, seconded by Commissioner Walter. Commissioners Tarnaris, Dean, Jenkins, Walter, Coffin and Di Iorio and Chairman Young voted aye. Commissioner Borawski voted nay. Motion carried.
D.
B-1 Historic Business District Regulations and Amendments.
Village Manager Doughty read the memo dated April 26, 2001 from Village attorney John Mullen regarding tavern/pub language
Discussion on the
recommendations followed, including Planner Kendig’s opinion that considering
each proposed tavern as a special use, along with a limited number of available liquor licenses would give the
Village the greatest amount of control and protection. It was suggested that Attorney Mullen be
asked to provide language to better reflect the desired business since the use
of “tavern” generally denoted a
business that made most of its money from the sale of alcohol in contrast to
the Village’s desire for restaurants that served alcohol. Village Manager Doughty reminded the
Commission that approvals under special use generally take approximately 120
days due to the special use process.
Motion to hold a
public hearing on June 5, 2001 for the purpose of hearing comment on an
amendment to the Village Code to allow restaurants with bar service (as may be
further defined and designated) as a special use in the B-1 Historic Business
District made by Commissioner Dean, seconded by Commissioner Tarnaris. Ayes all.
Motion carried.
V. NEW BUSINESS.
A. Goldberg Minor Subdivision.
Mr. David Loeb of Land
Partners, L.L.C., presented a plan to develop approximately ten acres at 3111
RFD, Old McHenry Road into three, three-acre minimum lots, with a shared entry
drive to be maintained by a homeowner’s association. The petitioner requested sewer connections for the three lots in
order to avoid tree loss. In response
to questions, the petitioner advised: that the existing house would
probably be kept, with the caretaker hut moved to that home’s lot; that the
existing driveway closest to town would be used as a one-entry circular
driveway serving all three lots with the other existing access removed; that
the existing fence would be maintained if so desired by the Village; and that
the square footage of the two new homes has not been determined, but could be
up to 11,000 square feet as permitted on three acres.
Motion to grant preliminary approval to the property at 3111 Old McHenry Road as submitted in the sketch plan prepared by Manhard Consulting dated 4.23.01 made by Commissioner Di Iorio, seconded by Commissioner Dean. Ayes all. Motion carried.
VI. COMMITTEE REPORTS - none.
VII. PLANNER’S REPORT - none.
VIII. ADMINISTRATIVE REPORT - none.
IX. ADJOURNMENT OF MEETING.
Commissioner Dean advised the Commissioners that at his request Planner Kendig had prepared a memo dated April 30, 2001 comparing the Good Shepherd Church proposal under Village versus County standards, which he encouraged everyone to read.
Commissioner Walter noted that development proposals for the area at Lake Cook and Route 53 were possible in the future and suggested reviewing the Subarea plan for that area.
Chairman Young suggested that to enhance communication between the Plan Commission and Village Board and provide the intent behind recommendations, a representative from the Commission should attend the Village Board meeting that follows a Plan Commission meeting. Village Manager Doughty offered to prepare a schedule for the Commissioners to follow. Because timing makes it difficult for the Plan Commission secretary to have the minutes ready for the packets mailed to Trustees, Village Manager Doughty suggested using a form confirming any action taken at the Plan Commission meeting, which would be submitted to the Plan Commission Chairman for approval.
Commissioner Dean commented that a review of the Village’s Comprehensive Plan might be in order in light of the renewed interest and involvement of residents in Village matters.
Motion to adjourn made by Commissioner Dean, seconded by Commissioner Borawski. Ayes all. Meeting adjourned at 9:35 p.m.
Respectfully submitted,
Camy Gould
Secretary