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HomeMy WebLinkAbout10/28/2010 P&Z minutes 13-10 MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE PLANNING & ZONING COMMISSION CASE NO. PZ-13-10 Hearing Date: October 28, 2010 PROPERTY ADDRESS: 950 E. Rand Road PETITIONER : Mike Metzger with Chase Bank PUBLICATION DATE: October 13, 2010 PIN NUMBER: 03-35-301-036-0000 REQUEST: Conditional Use for a drive-through MEMBERS PRESENT: Richard Rogers, Chair William Beattie Joseph Donnelly Leo Floros Theo Foggy Ronald Roberts Keith Youngquist MEMBERS ABSENT: None STAFF MEMBERS PRESENT: Brian Simmons, AICP, Deputy Director of Community Development Consuelo Andrade, Development Review Planner INTERESTED PARTIES : Mike Metzger, Jason Golub, Patricia Mahony Chairman Richard Rogers called the meeting to order at 7:30 p.m. Mr. Donnelly made a motion to approve the minutes of the September 23, 2010 meeting; Mr. Beattie seconded the motion. The minutes were approved 6-0; with Mr. Youngquist abstaining. After hearing one previous case, Chairman Rogers introduced Case PZ-13-10, 950 E. Rand Road, at 8:11 p.m. Ms. Andrade stated the Petitioner for PZ-13-10 was seeking Conditional Use approval to construct a drive- through bank on the property known as 950 E. Rand Road. Ms. Andrade said the Subject Property is one of the outlot buildings located within Mount Prospect Plaza shopping center. The existing building is on the property formerly occupied by Brown’s Chicken and is currently vacant. The zoning of the property is B3 Community Shopping. Ms. Andrade stated the Petitioner proposed to demolish the existing restaurant building and construct a new commercial building for a Chase bank. As demonstrated on the Petitioner’s site plan, the new building would measure 4,241 square feet and include four drive-through lanes located along the east elevation of the building. Ms. Andrade said the new building would measure 23 feet tall and be constructed out of brick veneer with cast stone along the base of the building. Ms. Andrade stated each elevation of the proposed building would be constructed out of brick veneer and cast stone, including the north elevation which would front the shopping center. Ms. Andrade said Village Code requires 3 parking spaces per 1,000 square feet of gross floor area for a bank. The proposal would require 13 parking spaces. Ms. Andrade stated the Petitioner proposed a total of 24 parking spaces, which would exceed the minimum number of parking spaces required. The Village Code also requires Richard Rogers, Chair PZ-13-10 Planning & Zoning Commission Meeting October 28, 2010 Page 1 of 4 four (4) stacking spaces for each drive through window. Since the Petitioner’s proposal included four drive- through windows, a total of 16 stacking spaces were required. Ms. Andrade showed a slide stating that the proposal would comply with the required stacking spaces. Ms. Andrade stated the Petitioner submitted a landscape plan that detailed the proposed plant materials and sizes. As currently drawn, the landscape plan did not comply with the landscape requirements. The landscape plan would need to be revised to comply with Code requirements. Ms. Andrade said the standards for Conditional Uses are listed in the Zoning Ordinance and include specific findings that must be made in order to approve a Conditional Use. The following is a summary of these findings: that  The Conditional Use will not have a detrimental impact on the public health, safety, morals, comfort or general welfare;  The Conditional Use will not be injurious to the use, enjoyment, or value of other properties in the vicinity or impede the orderly development of those properties;  And that adequate provision for utilities, drainage, and design of access and egress to minimize congestion on Village streets are provided. Ms. Andrade stated the Petitioner’s request to construct a drive-through bank met the standards for a Conditional Use. The bank would not have a detrimental impact on the adjacent retail center and access to the bank would not change from the existing access points or traffic patterns. The use or value of the adjacent properties would not be impaired. Additionally, the use as a bank complied with the Comprehensive Plan and would be constructed according to Village Codes. The Village Board’s decision is final for this case. Chairman Rogers swore Mike Metzger, Chase Retail Real Estate, 131 S. Dearborn, Chicago, Illinois and Jason Golub, Nudell Architects, 307 N. Michigan Avenue, Chicago, Illinois. Mr. Metzger stated that Chase has many customers in the area and he believed the proposed location would be a very successful site. He stated that they are prepared to submit items for a building permit and open sometime in the third quarter of 2011. Chairman Rogers asked the Petitioners if they had a chance to review the conditions that Staff has recommended. Mr. Golub said the only question he had was related to the signage. He stated that Chase would be submitting a separate sign package to the Planning and Zoning Commission at a future date. Chairman Rogers advised the Petitioners that the Village would only allow two signs; the elevations showed four signs. Mr. Metzger said consultants are working with the Village on the signage. He stated that Chase may be allowed more than two signs due to the calculations of the square footage for the building. Chairman Rogers just wanted to inform the Petitioners that the Village was very sensitive to the sign code. Mr. Golub showed the four elevations with the signs and the octagon symbol. Mr. Golub referenced the site plan in relation to Staff’s comments. Mr. Golub stated that Staff noted that a ten foot setback was needed in the Southwest corner of the site; this would be modified by the Petitioners. The Brown’s Chicken front entrance was to the south facing Rand Road; the front of the proposed Chase Bank building would face west. By doing this, the Petitioners were able to add eight parking spaces, including two ADA spaces. Mr. Golub said that a dual drive lane would be on the south side of the site that would lead into the four drive-through lanes and one bypass lane east of the proposed building. Mr. Golub noted Staff’s concern to the landscaping on both sides of the bypass lane; he stated that it would be brought to Code. Mr. Golub discussed the materials that would be used to build the proposed bank. The drive through canopy would match the architectural elements of the building. Mr. Golub showed a picture of how the bank would be illuminated during the evening hours. Mr. Foggy asked if the Chase symbol would be pressed into the EIFS. Mr. Richard Rogers, Chair PZ-13-10 Planning & Zoning Commission Meeting October 28, 2010 Page 2 of 4 Golub said the elevations were drawn before Staff reviewed the proposal, Staff requested that the entire building be made of brick. The Petitioners removed the EIFS, so they will propose that the octagon be an illuminated sign. The Petitioners confirmed there would be no EIFS used; however, limestone would be used. Mr. Foggy discussed the bypass lane and questioned if a parking spot could be removed. The Petitioners confirmed that a parking spot would be removed on the east side based on Staff’s suggestion. Mr. Donnelly asked the Petitioners if there would be any low landscaping along Rand Road for screening. Mr. Golub stated there was some landscaping on the Southeast corner of the site, but it would mainly be trees along Rand Road. Mr. Donnelly asked if shrubbery could be added. Ms. Andrade responded that Staff provided comments on landscaping along Rand Road that have to comply with Code. Ms. Andrade confirmed that landscaping similar to what is proposed along the western side of the lot would be required along Rand Road as well. The Petitioners had no issue with this requirement. Mr. Donnelly discussed access points in the parking lot and driveway north of the subject property. Chairman Rogers swore in Patricia Mahony, Mid America Asset Management, One Parkview Plaza, Oakbrook Terrace, Illinois. Ms. Mahony stated that she was the owner’s representative and has been assigned to the subject property since earlier in the year. She said prior to her assignment, the Village requested site improvements to straighten out the parking area and to create islands at Mount Prospect Plaza. Ms. Mahony said there were no additional improvements planned for the parking lot at this time. Mr. Donnelly asked if there was any chance that improvements could be made at the entrance of the plaza off of Rand Road. Ms. Mahony stated directional signage that the Village requested was added along with stop signs. Ms. Mahony said if there were any additional requests from the Village to add any improvements, she would be willing to review any recommendations. Mr. Donnelly asked if the proposed Chase Bank would be replacing the Chase Bank at Randhurst. Mr. Metzger said that the proposed bank would not be replacing Randhurst’s location. He stated all of their locations are doing well and are a good distance from one another. Mr. Floros questioned the need for another bank in Mount Prospect. Mr. Metzger said that Chase services a lot of customers, households, and businesses in the area. He stated that the subject property is an underserved area for Chase. Mr. Roberts questioned that with the electronic age if there still was a need for a branch to bring in customers. Mr. Metzger said that need still existed. Mr. Beattie asked Chairman Rogers if the Commission would be dealing with any additional concerns regarding the signage. Chairman Rogers stated that the signage would be deferred until the Petitioner would come back with the sign package submittal. Chairman Rogers called for additional questions or comments; hearing none, the public hearing was closed at 8:31 p.m. Mr. Floros made a motion to approve the Petitioner’s requests for a Conditional Use to operate a bank with drive- through lanes, subject to the conditions listed in the staff report. Mr. Youngquist seconded the motion. UPON ROLL CALL: AYES: Beattie, Donnelly, Floros, Foggy, Roberts, Rogers, Youngquist NAYS: None Motion was approved 7-0. The Village Board’s decision will be final for this case. Richard Rogers, Chair PZ-13-10 Planning & Zoning Commission Meeting October 28, 2010 Page 3 of 4 Mr. Donnelly asked Staff if a revised copy of the landscape plan was required before the Village Board Meeting. Mr. Simmons stated that it was not a requirement to be submitted before the Village Board meeting, but the revisions to the plan could be made at the time the Petitioner applies for a building permit. After hearing one additional case, Mr. Donnelly made a motion, seconded by Mr. Foggy to adjourn at 10:41 p.m. The motion was approved by a voice vote and the meeting was adjourned. ________________________________________ Ryan Kast, Community Development Administrative Assistant Richard Rogers, Chair PZ-13-10 Planning & Zoning Commission Meeting October 28, 2010 Page 4 of 4