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HomeMy WebLinkAbout02/22/2018 P&Z Minutes 15-19MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE PLANNING & ZONING COMMISSION CASE NO. PZ -02-18 PROPERTY ADDRESS: PETITIONER: PUBLICATION DATE: REQUEST: MEMBERS PRESENT MEMBERS ABSENT: STAFF MEMBERS PRESENT: INTERESTED PARTIES: Hearing Date: February 22, 2018 15-19 N. Elmhurst Ave Rich Bondarowicz February 7, 2018 CU: Final Planned Unit Development Final Plat of Subdivison Thomas Fitzgerald Agostino Filippone William Beattie Norbert Mizwicki Walter Szymczak Joseph Donnelly, Chair Sharon Otteman Lisa Griffin Bill Cooney -Director of Community Development Consuelo Arguilles-Deputy Director of Community Development Jason Shallcross-Development Review Planner Chairman Donnelly called the meeting to order at 7:01 pm. Commissioner Beattie made a motion seconded by Commissioner Szymczak to approve of the minutes from the Planning and Zoning Commission meeting on January 25, 2018. The minutes were approved 7-0. Chairman Donnelly introduced case, PZ -02-18 as 15-19 N. Elmhurst Avenue and stated the case is Village Board final. Mr. Shallcross gave a brief description of Subject Property and explained the proposed Planned Unit Development for the site consisting of twelve (12) townhomes that are divided between two (2) buildings, which are both three (3) stories tall and include rooftop terraces. He explained in further detail the floor plans, parking, landscaping and lighting proposals. Mr. Shallcross stated that Staff has reviewed the Petitioner's request for a conditional use to allow aplanned unit development with dwelling units on the ground floor and finds that the standards have been met. Staff recommends that the Planning & Zoning Commission make a motion to adopt staffs findings as the findings of the Planning and Zoning Commission and recommend approval of the following motions: "To approve: A plat of subdivision titled "Final Plat of Subdivision Park Terrace"; and Planning and Zoning Commission Meeting- February 22, 2018 PZ -02-18 Joseph Donnelly, Chair A Conditional Use for a final planned unit development (PUD) consisting of two (2) principal buildings with dwelling units on the ground floor; subject to the following conditions: a. Development of the site in general conformance with the plans prepared by Derrick Architecture; b. Prior to obtaining the first Certificate of Occupancy, the Petitioner shall submit owner's association documents for staff review and approval. The document must address long- term site maintenance, including snow removal and paving; c. Compliance with all applicable development, fire, building, and other Village Codes and regulations; and d. A building permit, in accordance with the current regulations and requirements of the Village of Mount Prospect, must be issued within one (1) year from the date of adoption of the enabling ordinance by the Village Board which authorized the development proposal. He stated the Village Board's decision is final for this case. Commissioner Szymczak asked if the entrances off of Elmhurst would be gated. Mr. Shallcross stated they will not be gated. Chairman Donnelly swore in the Petitioner, Richard Rich Bondarowicz 944 Scarsdale Court Arlington Heights. Mr. Bondarowicz gave a brief history regarding the project and how to the progress of the project has evolved to the current point. Commissioner Beattie asked about the iron fence around the Subject Property and about the size of the units. Mr. Bondarowicz explained the units would be 2-3 bedrooms and would be targeting the "empty -nester" demographic and gave more detail about the style and overall feel of the development. Commissioner Beattie asked the Petitioner to address snow removal and garage removal on the site. Mr. Bondarowicz stated that the garbage cans will not be able to keep out on the street in order to keep the upscale feel, cans will be picked up in the drive way on trash pickup. There are an additional 20 parking spots in the back of the development to help with snow removal. Citizens to Be Heard: Mike Siciliano, 19 N. Ridge- Stated his concern about privacy and devaluation of his property and the removal of trees. Asked for consideration to rezoning the Subject Property to R4. Clayton, 15 N. Ridge- Concerned about the height of the buildings and privacy. Staff and the Petitioner addressed the following concerns: • Tree removal will be included in the overall building permit Planning and Zoning Commission Meeting- February 22, 2018 PZ -02-18 Joseph Donnelly, Chair • The height requirement and setback requirement are reviewed on a case by case basis under a PUD therefore there is no limitation to the proposal. The rooftop terrace is configured into the calculation and is considered a desirable amenity to the proposal. • Petitioner stated they considered putting the parking in front of the buildings but from a marketing stand point it aesthetically looks better to have the current site plan. • Addressed the plantings concern stating that mature trees will be planted along the perimeter of the site. He also explained the removal of the deteriorated trees along the cemetery. There was general discussion regarding the potential commercial type businesses that could be built on the Subject Property without having to go before the commission. Mike Siciliano- Reiterated his concerns about the height of the proposed buildings. Tim Gayner-, 5 N. Pine Street- Gave a brief history of the Subject Property. Commissioner Filippone made a motion seconded by Commissioner Fitzgerald to approve the following motion: "To approve: 1. A plat of subdivision titled "Final Plat of Subdivision Park Terrace"; and 2. A Conditional Use for a final planned unit development (PUD) consisting of two (2) principal buildings with dwelling units on the ground floor; subject to the following conditions: a. Development of the site in general conformance with the plans prepared by Derrick Architecture; b. Prior to obtaining the first Certificate of Occupancy, the Petitioner shall submit owner's association documents for staff review and approval. The document must address long- term site maintenance, including snow removal and paving; c. Compliance with all applicable development, fire, building, and other Village Codes and regulations; and d. A building permit, in accordance with the current regulations and requirements of the Village of Mount Prospect, must be issued within one (1) year from the date of adoption of the enabling ordinance by the Village Board which authorized the development proposal. There was general discussion among the commission regarding the privacy issues and the overall aesthetics of the proposal. UPON ROLL CALL: AYES: Filippone, Fitzgerald, Beattie, Mizwicki, Symczak, Donnelly NAYS: None The vote was approved 6-0 with a positive recommendation to Village Board. After hearing two additional cases, Commissioner Fillipone made a motion seconded by Commissioner Fitzgerald and the meeting was adjourned at 9:31 pm. Jenna Moder- Community Development Planning and Zoning Commission Meeting- February 22, 2018 PZ -02-18 Joseph Donnelly, Chair