VILLAGE OF LONG GROVE
Plan Commission & Zoning Board of Appeals
June 7, 2005 Meeting Minutes
Chairman: Fred Phillips
Commissioners Present: Eduardo Acuna,
Charles Cohn, Nicholas Fasano, Tobin Fraley, Lisa Phillips and Shelly Rubin.
Absent: Joseph Di Iorio, Michael Dvorak, Bob Jenkins.
Also Present: Village Attorney Julie Tappendorf,
Administrative Assistant Sherry Shlagman, Village Manager David Lothspeich and
Village Superintendent Robert Block.
1.
Call to Order
Chairman
Fred Phillips called the meeting to order at 8:04 p.m.
2.
Continued Public Hearing to Consider a Petition Under
the
Art
Olson did an overview of the project and explained the changes that were made
to the plan since the prior Plan Commission meeting in May. The flag lot was removed,
Attorney
Tappendorf remarked that language was added to the plan by the Conservancy Scenic
Corridor Committee.
Commissioner
Acuna asked if the setbacks apply to private drives. Village Superintendent Block answered yes.
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from K Plus indicated that the septic system has been approved by Lake County
but has not been in
Commissioner
Fasano asked if the Plan Commission would be approving this system only. Village Attorney Tappendorf replied yes. The plan would have to come back to the Plan
Commission for approval if this system is not approved.
Commissioner
Lisa Phillips remarked that the cul-de-sac looks like it has a hard curve. Mr. Olson said there is 24’ to get
around. It is larger than most
cul-de-sacs in Long Grove which makes it easier for trucks to get around,
especially fire trucks. He also stated
that the more traditional way of doing a cul-de-sac would take more trees
away. Village Superintendent Block
remarked that the Fire Department is OK with 18’. Mr. Olson wanted the cul-de-sac larger than
other subdivisions. Commissioner Fasano
asked if the road needed to be changed.
Village Superintendent Block answered that the Fire Department likes 20’
at least.
Commissioner
Lisa Phillips asked Chairman Fred Phillips if anything had been done on a
bond. Village Attorney Tappendorf
replied that
Commissioner
Lisa Phillips remarked that lots 10, 11 and 12 still look like a flag lot. Mr. Olson answered that the Home Owners
Association will be responsible for the driveway that the two houses will
share. The driveway will be asphalt.
Commissioner
Fraley commented that trees could not be planted along the drive unless the HOA
agrees to it. Commissioner Lisa Phillips
stated that verbiage in the covenant is necessary to make it clear that the
trees/plants cannot be planted along the driveway in order to protect the
view. Village Attorney Tappendorf commented
that lots 4 and 5 as well as lots 10 and 12 will need verbiage.
Commissioner Fasano asked what needed to be updated
before the plan could go to the Trustees.
Village Attorney Tappendorf commented that the language and
recommendation should indicate the width of 20’ for the cul de sac.
Commissioner Lisa Phillips moved to recommend approval
of the Preliminary Planned Unit Development to subdivide the existing three R1
single family zoning lots (total net property size of 35.5 acres) into twelve
(12) single family zoning lots (average net lot size of 2.95 acres) located at
3699 Cuba Road, submitted by Olson & Ciorba Land Developers (subject to the
following conditions):
a. Changing roadways to 20’
b.
c. Verbiage in covenants that protects view
d. Access to three private driveways on the preliminary
PUD
e. Inclusion of Exhibits A through F as referenced in the
April 29, 2005 letter
f.
Review and
approval of the final engineering (drainage, septic, etc.) by the Village
Engineer.
g. Review and approval of final plat for conformance with
Code by the Village Attorney and Village Engineer and review and approval of
the final plat by Plan Commission and Village Board.
h. Review of the proposed planting materials for
conservancy areas by the Conservancy Scenic Corridor Committee prior to
consideration of the Final Plat of Subdivision by the Plan Commission
i.
Review and
approval of the draft declaration of covenants by the Village Attorney prior to
consideration of the Final Plat of Subdivision.
Motion
seconded by Commissioner Acuna. Ayes all. Nays none. Absent: Commissioners DiIorio, Dvorak and
Jenkins. Motion carried.
3.
Consideration of a Petition for the Final Plat of
Subdivision for The Ponds of Skycrest Estates Subdivision.
Submitted by The Avondale Corporation. Resubdivision
to Consolidate the Existing Five (5) Zoning Lots into Three (3) Zoning Lots
Ranging from 2.02 Acres to 4.82 Acres in Size Within the Existing Skycrest
Estates Subdivision, Located at
The
developer appeared before the Conservancy Scenic Corridor Committee
in May. Thirteen trees will be preserved in plant
conservancy. 40% are areas eligible for
disturbance that will be replanted. The
Conservancy Scenic Corridor Committee recommended to the Village Board that the
conservancy district be set up. No
public improvements are necessary since there are already roadways.
Village Superintendent Block wanted the disturbance
area shown on final plat. He also wanted
to see where the septic area will be designated. In addition, he would like to see one plat
where everything is shown including the septic area, building area, and
potential access to lots.
Commissioner Lisa Phillips was concerned that the
water should not go toward
Commissioner Acuna made a motion, seconded by
Commissioner Lisa Phillips, to recommend approval of the Final Plat of
Subdivision for The Ponds of Skycrest Estates Subdivision, Submitted by The
Avondale Corporation (subject to the following conditions):
a. Review and approval of the final engineering
(drainage, septic, etc.) by the Village Engineer.
b. Approval of a modification from Chapter 10 of the
Subdivision Regulations requiring a declaration of covenants.
c. Review and approval of final plat for conformance with
Code by the Village Attorney and Village Engineer.
d. Review of the proposed planting materials for
conservancy areas for each lot by the Conservancy Scenic Corridor Committee
prior to issuance of individual building permits.
e. Other restrictions suggested by the Plan Commission
including building box, driveway and designated septic areas.
Ayes all. Nays none. Absent:
Commissioners DiIorio, Dvorak and Jenkins. Motion carried.
4.
Final Plat for The Rosewood
Subdivision, Anastacio & Co.
Village Attorney Tappendorf commented that the plat
was reviewed and has everything it should have on it.
Commissioner Lisa Phillips asked if the Plan
Commission has a say in the trees being retained or removed. Village Attorney Tappendorf replied no,
unless they are in a scenic corridor.
Commissioner
Acuna motioned to recommend approval of the Final Plat of Subdivision for The
Rosewood Subdivision, Submitted by Anastacio & Company (subject to the
following conditions):
a. Review and approval of the final engineering
(drainage, septic, etc.) by the Village Engineer.
b. Review and approval of a draft declaration of
covenants by the Village Attorney prior to recordation of the Final Plat.
c. Other restrictions suggested by the Plan Commission.
Motion
seconded by Commissioner Rubin. Ayes all. Nays none.
Absent: Commissioners DiIorio,
Dvorak and Jenkins.
5.
Other Business.
Chairman Phillips commented on the need for a
secretary for the Plan Commission.
Commissioner Acuna suggested Jim Parr and was going to ask him if he was
interested.
6. Adjournment:
Next Regular Meeting, Tuesday, July 5, 2005, at 8:00
pm
Motion to adjourn by Commissioner Rubin, seconded by
Commissioner Acuna. Ayes, all. Nays, none. Motion carried. Meeting adjourned at 9:10 p.m.
Respectfully
submitted by,
Sherry
Shlagman, Administrative Assistant,
Village
of Long Grove