VILLAGE OF GURNEE

PLAN COMMISSION

AG E N DA

D AT E : April 4, 1990

Tl M E : 7:30 P.M.

PLACE: Gurnee Municipal Building, 4573 Grand Avenue

2. Communications

3. Approval of Minutes of March 21, 1990

4. Continued Public Hearing: Petition of 721 Partnership, Edward Zale and Gregg Zale, General Partners, to consider a Planned Unit Development (PUD) Preliminary Plat encompassing 193 acres located along the south side of Grand Avenue and the west side of Hunt Club Road.

5. Continued Public Hearing: Petition of Lake Group, Inc., to consider a Planned Unit Development (PUD) Conceptual Plan covering 163 acres of property along the north side of Washington Street, opposite Almond Road.

PLAN COMMISSION

APRIL 4, 1990

Members Present: Chairman Aho, Dan Robison, Don Rudny, Carl Cepon, Dave Barnett and Bob Amaden

Members Absent: None

Other Officials Present: Jon Wildenberg, Director of Building & Zoning; Butch Maiden, Rolf C. Campbell & Associates; and Barbara Rominski, Village Attorney

1. The meeting was called to order by Chairman Aho at 7:30 p.m.

2. Chairman Aho advised the Board of the letter of resignation from Mike Hampson due to additional family commitments.

Mr. Cepon moved, seconded by Mr. Rudny to accept the resignation of Mr. Hampson with deep regrets.

All Voted Aye.

3. Mr. Rudny moved, seconded by Mr. Cepon, to approve the Minutes of March 21, 1990 meeting as corrected on page 1 item #5 in paragraph 2 to read, total of "7.51" acres. Roll Call Vote: Ayes: Robison, Rudny, Cepon, Barnett, Amaden Nays: None. Abstain: Aho Motion Carried 5-0-1

4. The first item on the agenda was the Continued Public Hearing on the Petition of 721 Partnership, Edward Zale and Gregg Zale, General Partners, to consider a Planned Unit Development (PUD) Preliminary Plat encompassing approximately 193 acres located along the south side of Grand Avenue and the west side of Hunt Club Road.

Attorney Rominski swore-in the petitioners in attendance who wished to testify on this matter.

Mr. Nielson, representing the Zale Group, explained that the revised plan; includes landscaping buffers, parking ratios and the disposition of the park/wetlands areas.

Ms. Jean Sellers, Ecologist, explained she has been working on the wetland study for the Trophy Club site from the very beginning and has prepared a preliminary draft of the delineation and mitigation plan. She stated the Gurnee Park District had been presented with this plan for their review.

Mr. Wildenberg explained the proposed landscape buffer and also the lot size standards and setback requirements exhibited on the Preliminary Plat along with the parking ratio. He stated that the parking ratio guideline provided is 2.25 parking spaces per unit and the proposed plan has followed these guidelines and provided 22 additional parking spaces for the Club House facility.

Mr. Wildenberg explained the Fiscal Impact statement study had been submitted with the last plan and the numbers have changed dramatically given the changes to the plan. The overall plan impact to the Village Taxing body is positive by some $40,000 per year. The Impact Fee for Woodland Grade School would be a break even standpoint and Warren Township High School would remain a deficit of some $50,000 a year. All totals are up from previous figures. Woodland Grade School previously has shown a deficit of $150,000. and Warren High School a $300,000. deficit and the Village of Gurnee to break even.

Mr. Bruce Johnston, Architect and Planner, stated that the Park District is interested in the park land area and the wetland area. Mr. Johnston stated the revised plan eliminates all these lots backing onto the park land and provides points of access to the open space and would preserve the forest area. He stated the total buildable park land area would be around 15 ~:re~

After a lengthy discussion by the Plan Commission, Mr. Cepon moved, seconded by Mr. Barnett, to forward a favorable recommendation to the Village Board on the Petition of 721 Partnership to consider a PUD Preliminary Plat, subject to Gurnee Park District determination of a wetland donation and maintenance program. Roll Call Vote: Ayes: Robison, Rudny, Cepon, Barnett and Aho. Nays: Amaden Motion Carried 5-1

5. The second matter on the agenda was the continuation of the Public Hearing on the Petition of Lake Group, Inc., to consider a Planned Unit Development (PUD) Conceptual Plan covering 163 acres of property along the north side of Washington Street, opposite Almond Road.

Attorney Rominski swore-in the petitioners in attendance who wished to testify on this matter.

Mr. Jerry Vargo, President of Lake Group appeared and made a second presentation of the Concept Plan before the Plan Commission. Vargo explained that the plan would have four phases excluding the school site which would be given an R-1 residential zoning. The four phases would include; The Fields, an R-4 Zoning, The Meadows, The Highlands and the Woodlands, all of which would be R-2 single-family homes on lots of between 15,000 and 24,000 square feet.

Mr. Vargo stated The Fields, would be built-out through one of three different systems; single-family homes, attached duplex units, or four unit multi-family homes.

Mr. Vargo stated the site consists of 163 acres, 5 acres of which will be a dedicated park site and 25 acres will be dedicated to the Woodland School District for a school site to accommodate 400 students. The density will be 1.6 units per acre with a total of 261 units. Mr. Vargo explained that the sale of the property to the school district is contingent on the Lake County Sewer Extension and upon the density being a minimum of 2 units per acre.

Landscaping and lot setbacks questions were discussed at length and it was agreed that the basic concept of the landscape plan presented by Lake Group for the Fields would have to be maintained by the final developer of that phase.

Mr. Bob Zolomig, partner and land planner with Land Design Collaborative explained the proposed landscaping plan for the development. He stated the concept used in The Fields, R-4 area (cluster area) would be to save as many existing trees as possible and to use a natural planting concept of cluster of trees instead of in a row plantings to make it a more natural look. The back of the units would be planted with evergreens and other landscaping.

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Mr. Rudny moved, seconded by Mr. Barnett, to forward a favorable recommendation to the Village Board on the Conceptual Plan for Lake Group, Inc. Roll Call Vote: Ayes: Robison, Rudny, Cepon, Barnett ,Amaden and Aho. Nays: None Motion Carried 6-0

Respectfully Submitted

Mary Dostalek

Secretary, Plan Commission

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VILLAGE OF GURNEE

PLAN COMMISSION

AGENDA

DATE: March 21,1990

Tl M E: 7:30 P.M.

PLACE: Gurnee Municipal Building, 4573 Grand Avenue

1. Call to Order and Roll Call

2. Communications

3. Approval of Minutes of March 7, 1990

4. a. Final Plat: BalaSubdivision b. Final Plat: Townhomes of Kensington Unit lll c. Final Plat: Pines Single Family Unit 5B d. Final Plat: Pines Single Family Unit 5C

5. Review of Street Vacation Request: Clearview Avenue between Magnolia and Northwestern.

PLAN COMMISSION

MARCH 21, 1990

Members Present: Dan Robison, Don Rudny, Carl Cepon, Mike Hampson, Dave Barnett & Bob Amaden

Members Absent: Chairman Aho

Other Officials Present: Jon Wildenberg, Director of Building & Zoning; Bud Reed, Village Engineer; and Barbara Rominski, Village Attorney

1 . Call to order and roll call at 7:30 P.M.

2. Mr. Cepon moved, seconded by Mr.Barnett, to appoint Mr. Rudny Chairman Pro-Tem.

3. Mr. Cepon moved, seconded by Mr. Amaden, to approve the minutes of March 7, 1990 as presented.

4. Final Plat: BalaSubdivision

This subdivision is located at the southeast corner of Woodlawn and Magnolia under the R-3 zoning district. It consists of two lots on a total of 0.47 acres. The petitioner are requesting relief from sidewalk, curb and gutter and will be contributing money in lieu of detention.

There is a home currently on Lot 1 and the developer's daughter is intending to build a home on Lot

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

The Zoning Board of Appeals has granted a variance to allow an encroachment into the sideyard setback.

Mr. Cepon moved, seconded by Mr. Amaden, to forward a favorable recommendation to the Village Board in regards to the Bala Subdivision, subject to the relief as requested and a minor correction to the final plat. Roll Call Vote: Ayes: Robison, Rudny, Hampson, Cepon, Barnett & Amaden Nays: None Motion Carried 6-0

5. Final Plat: Townhomes of Kensington Unit lll

This development consists of 14 lots with 59 units on the north side of Washington Street, east of O'Plaine Road. It is located on a total of 7/51 acres under a PUD Agreement with underlying zoning of R-5. 1-~S~

Mr. David Newman, Westfield Development, was in attendance and explained that there has been a recent sales boom. These units are selling from $110,000 upwards.

Engineering finds this plat to be in general conformance with the Subdivision Ordinance and amendment Development Agreement and recommends its approval.

Mr. Amaden moved, seconded by Mr Cepon, to forward a favorable recommendation to the Village Board on the Final Plat of Kensington Townhomes Unit lll. Roll Call Vote: Ayes: Robison, Rudny, Hampson, Cepon & Amaden Nays: None Abstain: Barnett Motion Carried 5-0-1

6. Final Plat: Pines Single Family Units 5B & 5C

Unit 5B consists of 17 lots on a total of 3.1 acres. Unit 5C consists of 10 lots on a total of 2.0 acres and both are under a PUD Agreement with underlying zoning of R-3.

Mr. John Greene, Systems Design, was present to state that sales are beginning to increase and homes are selling for approximately $125-129,000 .

Engineering finds these plats to be in conformance with the Subdivision Ordinance and amended SIA and recommends their approval.

Mr. Hampson moved, seconded by Mr. Cepon, to forward a favorable recommendation to the Village Board on the final Plats of the Pines Single Family units 5B & 5C. Roll Call Vote: Ayes: Robison, Rudny, Hampson, Cepon, Barnett & Amaden Nays: None Motion Carried 6-0

7 . Review of Street Vacation Request: Clearview Avenue between Magnolia and Northwestern

Mr. Ben Arndt, Baird & Warner, was in attendance to present information to the Commission. This tract of land runs between Magnolia and Northwestern, south of the Commonwealth Edison right-of-way. It is requested to be vacated to facilitate the highest and best use of the adjoining property and to improve its market potential.

Village staff has reviewed this request and recommends that a 20 foot easement on the north side of the property be maintained for utilities.

Discussion was made as to how this tract would be developed if it is vacated. Also, on how many streets currently go thru to Northwestern.

Mr. Amaden moved, seconded by Mr. Cepon, to forward a favorable recommendation to the Village Board on the vacation of Clearview Avenue between Magnolia and Northwestern, subject to a 20 foot utility easement being maintained as per Village staff. Roll Call Vote: Ayes: Robison, Rudny, Hampson, Cepon, Barnett & Amaden Nays: None Motion Carried 6-0

8. Mr. Wildenberg presented information on the amendments to the Zoning Ordinance concerning accessory uses and terraces (open) and non-enclosed porches.

He explained that for every foot over twenty-two (22) feet in length that the wall of a detached structure is over, one foot will be added to the side yard lot line setback. For every foot over 15 feet in height (measured from the grade level of the structure) one foot will be added to the side and rear lot lines.

He further explained that terraces (open) and porches (non-enclosed) will be allowed to encroach four (4) feet into any required front and side yard setback and ten (10) feet into any required rear yard setback.

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Mr. Cepon moved, seconded by Mr. Amaden, to forward a favorable recommendation to the Village Board to amend the Zoning Ordnance per Butch Maiden's letter dated December 19, 1989, with regards to accessory uses, open terraces and non-enclosed porches, subject to striking Section 2. Roll Call Vote: Ayes: Nays:

Robison, Rudny, Hampson, Cepon, Barnett & Amaden None

Motion Carried 6-0

Mr. Hampson moved, seconded by Mr. Cepon, to adjourn the meeting at 8:50 P.M.

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submitted,

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Connie S. Mohr, Secretary Plan Commission