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HomeMy WebLinkAbout03/07/2001 PC minutes MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE MOUNT PROSPECT PLAN COMMISSION March 7, 2001 CALL TO ORDER: The regular meeting of the Mount Prospect Plan Commission was called to order by Chairman Michael Zadel at 7:07 p.m. atthe Village Hall, 100 South Emerson Street, Mount Prospect, Illinois. ROLL CALL: Present: Michael Zadel, Chairman Gary Grouwinkel Edwin Janus Matt Sledz Carol Tortorello Absent: Antoinette Astreides Bill Reddy Village Staff Present: Judy Cormolly AICP, Senior Planner Others in Attendance: Terry Franzen Bob Reilly C_fiuseppe Stanfa Cmiseppe Aiello APPROVAL OF MINUTES: Chairman Zadel asked for comments or changes to the minutes from January 17, 2001. Carol Tortorello moved to approve the minutes and Gary Grouwinkle seconded the motion. The motion was approved 5- 0. Chairman Zadel asked staffto present the first case, PC-07-2000. SUBDIVISIONS: PC-07~2000/H1NKLE SUBDIVISION (2120 WHITE OAK) Judy Connolly, Senior Planner, introduced the case, Hinkle Subdivision. She said that the petitioner would like to subdivide the existing lot and create a two-lot subdivision at the northwest comer of White Oak and Prairie. She said that the petitioner created the lot sizes based on the existing house remaining and having it meet current zoning setbacks, while still being able to construct a house on the proposed second lot that would be consistent with current development trends. Ms. Connolly said that the petitioner is not seeking relief from Development Code requirements or Zoning regulations. She said that the plat was prepared in accordance with Development code requirements. Therefore, Staff recommends approval of the Hinkle Subdivision. Chairman Zadel asked the petitioner to present his request. Guiseppe Stanfa said that he purchased the lot with his brother-in-law and that they wanted to build a new house on the second lot and after researching Village codes and regulations concerning the plat and future development, had prepared the plat according to Village codes. Guiseppe Aiello added that he is a contractor and was involved with the construction of the two new houses along Prairie. Plan Comufission members asked about the topography of the site and how the existing swale, combined with a new house, would impact the adjacent houses. Mr. Aiello said that the swale is on the lot adjacent to the 2120 property and that there would be minimal impact on the neighborhood. There was further discussion that clarified the location of the property lines. Chairman Zadel asked if there were any other questions or discussion. As there was none, Gary Grouwinkle moved to approve the Hinkle Subchvision and Ed Janus seconded the motion. The plat was approved 5-0. Mount Prospect Plan Commission page 2 March 7, 2001 PC-01-0 i/METRO FEDERAL CREDIT UNION PLAT OF SUBDIVIISON (2440 E. RAND ROAD) Chairman Zadel asked Ms. Connolly to introduce the next case, Metro Federal Credit Union Plat of Subdivision. She said that the petitioner received Village Board approval to rezone the subject properties and a Conditional Use permit to construct a drive-thru for the credit urfion. She said that the petitioner is required to consolidate the lots in order to meet Village codes and as a condition of approval of the Conditional Use permit. She said that the petitioner~is not seeking relief from Development Code requirements and that the site will be constructed according to all Village regulations, in addition to conditions listed as part of the ordinance granting the Conditional Use permit for items such as additional landscaping and removing the billboard. She said that the plat was prepared in accordance with Development Code requirements and that staff recommends approval of the plat. Chairman Zadel asked the petitioner if he wanted to add to staffs report. Robert Reilly said that he represents the petitioner, Metro Federal Credit Union, and that his client just closed on the property. He said that the site would provide storm water detention as reqtfired by the Development Code and that all other Village requirements will be met. There was discussion about how the parcel was originally created by the County, the impact of changing the grading to construct the new building, and when the billboard will be removed. Chairman Zadel asked if there were any other questions or discussion. As there was none, Carol Tortorello moved to approve the Metro Federal Credit Union Plat of Subdivision and Gary Grouwinkle seconded the motion. The plat was approved 5-0. PC-03-01/FRANZEN'S RESUBDMSION (319 N. PROSPECT MANOR) Cha'mnan Zadel asked Judy Connolly to present the next case, Franzen's Resubdivision. Ms. Connolly said that there is an e~dsting house and patio on the subject properties. She said that the site is comprised of two lots of record and that the patio and part of the house were built over the lot line. She said that the petitioner was required to meet applicable Village codes when he replaced an existing patio and in order to do so, was required to consolidate the separate lots of record. She said that the Franzen's Resubdivision creates a one-lot subdivision and that the property would meet zoning setbacks. Ms. Cormolly said that the petitioner is not seeking relief from Development Code requirements or Zoning regulations. She said that the plat was prepared in accordance with Development Code requirements and that staff recommends approval of the Franzen's Resubdivision. Chairman Zadel asked the petitioner if he would like to elaborate on staff's report. Teriy Franzen said that he had the plat prepared to comply with Village codes and that he was not seeking relief from any code regulations. Chairman Zadel said that the case was clear-cut and more of a "housekeeping" issue. There was discussion about how the house could have been allowed to have been built over the lot line and how regulations change over the years. Chairman Zadel asked if there were any other questions or discussion. As there was none, Gary Grouwinkle moved to approve the Franzen's Resubdivision and Matt Sledz seconded the motion. The plat was approved 5-0. PC-06-2000/VILLAGE CENTRE PHASE 1-B PLAT OF RESUBDIVISION (14 E. NW HWY) Ms. Connolly said that this case would be presented at the next Plan Commission meeting when the plat would have signatures from all the utility companies. Mount Prospect Plan Commission page 3 March 7, 2001 OLD BUSINESS: NONE NEW BUSINESS: NONE COMMENTS AND OTHER BUSINESS: The Plan Commission discussed corridor improvements around St. Raymond's parking lot, at the intersections of GolffRt. 83, and Rand/Central in addition to the status of the downtown redevelopment, several commercial developments underway in the Village, and the impact of several anchor stores closing at Randhurst. At 7:45 p.m., Chff~rman Zadel asked for a motion to adjourn. The motion was approved by a voice vote and the meeting was adjourned. Judy Connolly AICP, Senior Planner