PLAN COMMISSION

APRIL 3, 1996

Members Present: Dan Robison, Carl Cepon, Ken Hellstern, Bill Smith, Bill Gill, Steve Kaplan and Chairman Rudny

Members Absent: None

Other Officials Present: Tracy Einspanjer, Village Planner & Bud Reed, Village Engineer

1. Call to order 7:30 P.M.

2. Final Plat: Lidstromís Second Re-Subdivision of Block 42

Mr. Derrick Lidstrom was in attendance to represent this plat.

This re-subdivision of consists of 2 lots on .62 acres. The site is located at the southeast corner of Kenwood and Greenleaf and is zoned R-3, which requires a minimum lot width of 80-feet and a minimum lot size of 10,000 square feet. Both lots meet the width, size, and setback standards of the R-3 district.

Mr. Lidstrom is requesting a waiver of street, sewer, water, and street lights (already installed). A fee in lieu of sidewalk and stormwater detention will be required. There is no curb and gutter in the area.

Engineering finds this final plat in general conformance with the Subdivision Ordinance and recommends its approval subject to final engineering and the relief requested.

Mr. Smith moved, seconded by Mr. Gill, to forward a favorable recommendation to the Village Board on the final plat of Lidstromís Second Re-Subdivision of Block 42, subject to fee in lieu of sidewalk and stormwater detention.

Roll Call Vote:

Ayes: Robison, Cepon, Hellstern, Smith, Gill, Kaplan & Rudny

Nays: None

Motion Carried 7-0

3. Final Plat: Second Re-Subdivision of Northridge Plaza

Petitioners representing Extended Stay America were in attendance.

It was explained that Northridge Plaza is located at the southwest corner of Grand Avenue and Dilleyís Road, east of I-94. The re-subdivision consists of lots 9 and 10, which are comprised of 2.17 acres under the C/B-2 zoning district.

This proposed re-subdivision is consistent with the Northridge Plaza Annexation Agreement (minimum lot size, minimum lot width, and setback standards). Full public improvements will be provided.

In response to Chairman Rudny, the petitioner responded that Lot 9 is to be built upon. Lot 10 has somewhat of a restricted pad for the building because of a large setback to the adjacent residential area; however, it is buildable. Again, it was explained that both lots meet the minimum lot width and size standards.

The proposed user for lot 9 is Extended Stay America, which is oriented to business travelers. This will be a three-story building.

Mr. Kaplan moved, seconded by Mr. Cepon, to forward a favorable recommendation to the Village Board on the final plat of the Second Re-Subdivision of Northridge Plaza.

Roll Call Vote:

Ayes: Robison, Cepon, Hellstern, Smith, Gill, Kaplan & Rudny

Nays: None

Motion Carried 7-0

4. Informal Review: Lakeland Bible Church

Mr. Dan Venturi, attorney, and Mr. Allen Mensch, representing the church, were present.

The church is located on approximately 5 acres, north of Washington Street and on the west side of Hunt Club Road. It is currently located in unincorporated lake County; however, they will be petitioning the Village Board in the future for annexation under R-1 zoning.

Ms. Einspanjer explained that churches are permitted uses in all residential zoning districts in the Village. Property is automatically assigned R-1 when a specific zoning classification is not requested; R-1 is the Villageís most restrictive district. Because the church is not required to go through a public hearing for the rezoning of the property, staff asks that they present their plans to the Commission for informational purposes. Thus, Lakeland is here this evening to present their anticipated expansion plans.

Mr. Mensch presented plans showing the existing church and parking lot, in addition to proposed structures. A new addition is to be built to house a sanctuary (600-650 seats), narthex space, lobby space, and an appropriate nursery sized for the demographics of the church. They hope to break ground on this facility next spring. The existing facility will remain and be used as class and office space. There is also a future proposal for an education facility; however, the time frame on this project is unsure.

The current building and any new additions will meet the Villageís setback and parking requirements. Parking is being provided at 1 space per 3 seats. The Villageís ordinance requires 1 space per 4 seats. Additional parking space will be constructed along with the addition.

Two road cuts currently exist on Hunt Club Road. It was stated that the church may look to move the northern most cut further north, but this will have to be coordinated with the Lake County Highway Department. Plans for this change are still up in the air.

Connections will be made to the Village water and sewer systems. Lakeland will be granting a 10-foot easement for water and sewer purposes for Orchard Valley Estates, located further to the north. The existing septic field will be abandoned.

Detention for the sight is still under investigation with the Village. The church is aware of the Villageís storm water detention ordinance and will comply with these requirements. The annexation agreement addresses the buffering of parking areas from future single family areas.

Mr. Cepon moved, seconded by Mr. Gill, to adjourn the meeting at 7:55 P.M.

Respectfully submitted,

Connie S. Dinsmore, Secretary

Plan Commission