VILLAGE OF LONG GROVE
Long Grove Plan Commission & Zoning Board of Appeals (LGPCZBA)

April 15, 2008

Commissioners Present: Jeff Kazmer, Shelly Rubin , Charles Cohn, Wendy Parr, Tobin Fraley, Mike Dvorak, Bob Jenkins, Chairman Fred Phillips

Absent: Joe DiIorio

Also present: Village Planner James Hogue; Planning Commission Secretary Terri Taylor; Village Attorney Jon Furr; and members of the public.

1. Call to Order: Chairman Phillips called the meeting to order at 8:10 p.m.

Chairman Phillips requested a motion to switch the order of the agenda so that discussion of item 3 could take place prior to discussion on item 2 (Public Hearing). Commissioner Kazmer made a motion to change the agenda order; Commissioner Dvorak seconded the motion. On a voice vote, all ayes.

2. Consideration of Final Planned Unit Development (PUD) plans and plat for the Canterbury Estates Subdivision, Submitted by Martin Sobanski of Atwell-Hicks Development Consultants on behalf of the Canterbury Park LLC within the R-1 Single Family Zoning (Total net property size of 35.5 Acres +/-) subdivided into twelve (12) PUD Single Family Lots located on the south side of Cuba Road south of and adjacent to the Glenstone PUD. (Discussion by full PCZBA).

Village Planner Hogue gave a brief overview regarding the history of this PUD.

Attorney Furr mentioned some concerns about the shared driveway as well as some changes to the plat language regarding pedestrian access to trails.

Commissioner Parr asked a question about the pavement.

Commissioner Parr made a motion that the Plan Commission recommend to the Village Board approval of the final plan, plat and landscape plan of the Caterbury Park R-1 PUD subdivision subject to the following conditions; 1. Concerns of the Village Attorney be addressed; and 2. Final Engineering Review (including pavement concerns). Commissioner Kazmer seconded the motion. On a voice vote – all ayes.

3. PUBLIC HEARING: (Continuation from February 19^th)
Consideration of a proposal for potential amendments to the Village of Long Grove Comprehensive Plan, Appendix J. The B-1A Subarea Plan, including without limitation modifications to the study area as identified therein, within the Village of Long Grove, Illinois. The B1A study area generally includes the downtown area of the Village as well as property along Illinois Route 83, as defined in thee Long Grove Comprehensive Plan and potentially including architectural and design considerations. (Discussion by full PCZBA).

Rick Hitchcock, Joel Baldwin (project manager) and Bridget Lane (all representing Hitchcock Design Group) provided a brief overview of the current project.

Mr. Hitchcock described the project goal. The goal is to strengthen and enhance downtown’s unique qualities to ensure that it remains the centerpiece of Long Grove’s image and identity, continues to be a high quality destination for visitors, and an engaging live / work / play / shop environment for community residents and their families. In addition, the project objectives included retaining existing businesses, broadening downtown’s appeal, guiding and supporting quality development, improving access, circulation, and parking, and strengthening and enhancing downtown’s marketability, identity, safety, and hospitality.

Bridget Lane reviewed the marketability plan including preferred land uses for the following sites; Mid-America, Executive House, Bluebird, Promenade.

Mr. Baldwin and Mr. Hitchcock described the updates / improvements to the current Master Plan.

A. West Quadrant

· Pedestrian access

· Parking improvements

· Streetscape improvements

· Commercial redevelopment at Robert Parker Coffin/Old McHenry corner

B. North Quadrant

· Pedestrian access improvements

· Interconnecting adjacent properties

· Maintain open space

C. East Quadrant

· Improve internal/external circulation with streetscaping

· New public street

· New development spaces for dining / retail mix

· Old McHenry most likely to continue retail development in the future

· More parking in redeveloped parking areas

D. South Quadrant

· Minor changes along two roads

· Public open space

· Public parking

· Enhance open areas including pathways

· “Gray” space on map is undetermined combined use at this time

· Corner of Rt. 83 / Old McHenry a new building

E. Freemont Way Site

Future development – probably multifamily residential. Plan to maintain open space.

F. Schedule

Next steps are approval of Master Plan and Design Guidelines. Wayfinding will be the first item for implementation.

Commissioner Rubin stated his belief that the plan is ready to move forward.

Attorney Furr stated that the recommendations on the Master Plan would need to be incorporated into an amendment of the Comprehensive Plan.

Commissioner Parr asked about what modifications had been made from previous presentations.

Hitchcock has removed any form of suggested development for future areas. They now are shown as possible development areas and provide less detail. The focus is now on land use only and no images representing specifics on the map.

Attorney Furr and Commissioner Parr discussed the language further.

Commissioner Parr asked about making a change to the statement about Freemont Way site regarding the removal of the statement “matching neighboring land use.”

Commissioner Cohn asked if there is any possibility that the Freemont Way property could de-annex to Buffalo Grove?

Attorney Furr responded that there is a 20 acre minimum plus other criteria which are not met with the property in question.

Commissioner Cohn asked about the gas station redevelopment.

Commissioner Fraley stated that the owner of Mel’s Marathon agrees with improving the site so it will function better. No one is intending to push Mel’s out.

The Commission discussed why certain buildings were selected for changes, and desired to soften language in the document about Mel’s because it’s the only location pointed out by its name.

Gerald Ostick, Arlington Heights Road; commented about Mel’s business, expressing his concern about the negative impact that could happen to the business should the amenities be changed.

No other comments from the community or the Commissioners.

Commissioner Rubin made a motion that the Plan Commission recommend to the Long Grove Village Board, approval of the Downtown Master Plan as prepared by ESI Consultants, LTD in association with Hitchcock Design Group and Business District, Inc.; February 2008 and as presented February 19, 2008 with modifications as presented this evening. Modifications as follows: 1. North Quadrant land use wording changes; 2. Freemont Way remove statement about “matching neighboring land use”; and 3. Indication of future development areas be made less specific on map and in language. And furthermore said document be incorporated into the Comprehensive Plan for the Village of Long Grove, Illinois subject to the Village Attorney recommendations for such incorporation.

Motion seconded by Commissioner Kazmer. On a voice vote all ayes, with an abstention by Commissioner Frahly.

4. Approval of Minutes; February 19^th and March 4^th & 18^th 2008 and April 1, 2008.

Commissioner Parr made a motion to approve the February 19, 2008 minutes as they would be amended; Commissioner Cohn seconded the motion. On a voice vote, all ayes. Commissioner Rubin made a motion to approve of the March 4, 2008 minutes as amended; Commissioner Kazmer seconded the motion. On a voice vote, all ayes.

March 18 & April 1 minutes were not yet transcribed for review at the time of this meeting.

5. Other Business:

Chairman Phillips announced that he would not be attending the next regular meeting and that Commissioner Dvorak would be Chairman Pro-Tem at that May 6, 2008 meeting.

6. Adjournment:

Commissioner Rubin made a motion to adjourn; seconded by Commissioner Kazmer. On a voice vote, all ayes no nays. Meeting was adjourned at 9:35 p.m.

7. Next Regular meeting – May 6, 2008, 8 p.m.

Respectfully Submitted,

Terri Taylor; Secretary, Long Grove PCZBA