VILLAGE OF LONG GROVE
Long Grove Plan Commission
June 1, 2004 Meeting Minutes
Commissioners
Present: Ed Acuna, Michael Dvorak,
Commissioners
Absent: Joe Di Iorio and
Also
Present: Village Attorney Julie
Tappendorf and Village Planner
1.
Call to
Order
Chairman Fred Phillips called the meeting to order at
8:00 pm.
2. Approval
of May 4, 2004 2004 Minutes
Commissioner Fasano motioned to table approval of the
May 4, 2004 minutes for later in the meeting, Commissioner Lisa Phillips
seconded. Ayes all, Nays none. Motion passed.
3. Public
Hearing to Consider a Request for a Special Use Permit and/or Any Zoning
Relief Necessary that is Appropriate Under the Zoning Code That Would Permit
the Construction of an Addition and Any Associated Remodeling of an Existing
Nursing Home, located at 1666 Checker Road,
Submitted by The
Chairman Fred Phillips
swore in all present. Petitioner Jimmy
Mann provided certified return receipts to Village Planner Cage.
Petitioner Sigmund Lefkovitz
introduced their project which consisted of a one story addition that will use
the same building materials as the existing building. The overall size of the proposed addition
would be 13,120 square feet.
Les Powell, of 1684 RFD, questioned
if anything could be done to help pedestrian traffic along
Bill Blackburn, of 1647
RFD, noted that he is working on some issues with the
·
Garbage – add
some signs along
·
Evergreen trees –
landscaping poor at the rear of the property and two trees need to straightened
or replanted.
·
West side of
building – some shingles missing and bricks out of place.
·
Prairie grass on
berm – to the rear of the property, mainly thistle problems blowing into his
yard.
·
Emergency
generator – a sound issue and adding a barrier or a solid fence would solve the
problem.
Mr. Blackburn stated that
the
Mr. Lefkovitz said there
would be no new lighting proposed and that garbage would be kept in the same
area.
Chairman Fred Phillips
noted that no stucco and no siding would be permitted on the addition elevations.
Mr. Lefkovitz noted that
the air conditioning units would be placed under new windows for the addition
and stated that the daycare facility is no longer included in this petition.
Commissioner Acuna asked if
the parking space issue with the Church was resolved and noted some traffic
safety concerns in this area.
Commissioner Lisa Phillips
confirmed that the proposed addition was approximately 14,000 plus square foot
and that Staff look into approval ordinance for this project, review the
proposed façade materials and that the fence
around generator should be reviewed to make sure it complies with the Village Code.
Commissioner Fasano asked
if generator is set by a timer and Mr. Lefkovitz answered yes it was. Commissioner Fasano felt that either the
timing of the generator could be changed and/or screen it from view. He also had some landscaping and building material concerns.
Mr. Lefkovitz stated that
they cannot match the existing façade’s materials, but would like to use brick
if allowable.
Commissioner Jenkins
questioned if impervious lot coverage is under 40% and if it complies with
Code. Village Planner Cage confirmed
that it has been verified and is acceptable.
Commissioner Dvorak
expressed concern that the addition bring unity to the existing building and
that proposed materials are a big concern.
Commissioner Schultheis had
a question on whether the actual use will change at all with the proposed
addition. Mr. Lefkovitz answered no.
Commissioner Schultheis had
some concerns with the existing traffic and maybe add a stripe and a stop sign
to warn users that they are entering onto
Chairman Fred Phillips
suggested that a dangerous intersection sign could be placed on
Commissioner Lisa Phillips noted
that the south elevation as proposed is poor and brick should be the proposed
material used along with some landscaping and possibly more windows to improve
the façade.
Chairman Fred Phillips also
expressed concern with south façade and agreed that brick materials should be
used.
The Plan Commission will
look at another option submitted by the petitioner. He also had some concerns with lighting from
windows, window shades should be used to reduce such lighting.
Mr. Blackburn suggested
that a trail or path would be a good idea to connect to the existing forest
preserve on
Commissioner Fasano
motioned to continue the item to the July 6th meeting, seconded by
Commissioner Schultheis. All Ayes, Nays
none. Motion carried.
4. Approval of the May 4, 2004 Draft Meeting Minutes.
Commissioners
Fasano, Lisa Phillips, Gould (in written form) and Village Attorney Tappendorf suggested
some changes to May 4, 2004 minutes and these were discussed. Commissioner Acuna motioned to approve the
May 4, 2004 minutes with the noted changes, seconded by Commissioner
Dvorak. All ayes, Nays none. Motion carried.
5. Public
Hearing on the Consideration of Zoning Text Amendments and/or Additional Relief
Necessary and/or Appropriate Under the Zoning Code That Would Permit the
Modification to the Sign Regulation Requirements.
Chairman Phillips opened the public hearing and there was no one
present in the audience for this agenda item.
Commissioner Acuna had a concern with item number 10 and with the number
of years, he questioned whether the setbacks needed to be 10 feet and
questioned number 25 and the height of subdivision signs are a concern for him. He requested that regulations only limit
large inflatable balloons rather than the smaller ones.
Commissioner Lisa Phillips asked if garage sale signs required a permit
and if there was an ordinance regarding garage sales. Commissioner Schultheis requested that the
regulations on garage sale signs should be specific.
Commissioner Lisa Phillips has some concerns with subdivision sign
heights and that 8-feet was to high.
Commissioner Fasano has a big concern with number 10 on non-conforming
signs.
Commissioner Lisa Phillips asked if the Village should be regulating
attention getting sign or device and had some other issues with number 26.
Commissioner Jenkins had some concerns with some of the listed
definitions.
Commissioner Dvorak had some concerns with number 23.1.
Commissioner Lisa Phillips motioned to continue the matter to the July
6th meeting, seconded by Commissioner Acuna. All ayes, Nays none. Motion carried.
6.
Continued Public Hearing Regarding Non-Retail Uses
in the Commercial Districts within the Village of Long Grove and to Discuss a
Comprehensive Evaluation and Amendment to the Use Regulations within the
Commercial Districts in the Village of Long Grove.
Commissioner Acuna provided the Plan Commission with a survey of the
Historic Business District that listed 77 businesses, of which, 68 were retail
uses.
Village Attorney Tappendorf suggested a stricter percentage on the
first floor compared to the second floor.
Village Planner Cage summarized Commissioner Gould’s memo on the survey
of the Route 83/45 area.
The Plan Commission discussed the appropriate percentage of non-sales
tax generating businesses for the Historic Downtown and the overall consensus
based from the survey was that 15% would be acceptable.
Village Attorney Tappendorf stated that the Plan Commission could use
permitted uses and special uses to implement this requirement.
The Plan Commission felt that 40% of non-sales tax generating
businesses for the Route 83/45 area was appropriate based upon the survey of
that area of the village.
Commissioner Acuna made a motion to recommend that no more than 15% be
non-sales tax generating businesses would be permitted in the B-1 Historic
Downtown area and that no more than 40% non-sales tax generating businesses
would be permitted in the B-2 Route 83/45 area.
Commissioner Dvorak seconded. All
ayes, Nays none. Motion carried.
7. Adjournment:
Next Regular Meeting, Tuesday, July 6,
2004, 8:00 pm
Motion to adjourn by Commissioner Jenkins, seconded by Commissioner
Acuna. Ayes, all. Nays, none, Motion carried. Meeting adjourned at 11:58 p.m.
Respectfully
submitted by,
Village of Long Grove