VILLAGE OF GURNEE

PLAN COMMISSION AGENDA

DATE: April 18,1990

TIME: 7:30 P.M.

PLACE: Gurnee Grade School Gymnasium

940 Kilbourne Road

1 . Call to Order and Roll Call

2. Communications

3. Approval of Minutes of April 4,1990

4. Public Hearing: Petition of Valerie Ceckowski to amend a Special Use Permit to allow the expansion of a law office operation on property located at 4236 Grand Avenlle

5. Public Hearing: Petition of Sam H. Hallak to grant a Special Use Permit to allow the establishment and operation of an automobile car wash on property immediately nnrth ~f the In-Laws Restaurant.

6. a) Public Hearing: Petition of Gurnee Golf Park Partnership to rezone property from a S, Suburban District, in unincorporated Lake County to a C/S-1, Outdoor Recreational District, in the Villa~e of Gurnee.

b) Public Hearing: Petition of Gurnee Golf Park Partnership to grant a Special UsePermit to allow the establishment and operation of an illuminated pitch and putt golf course, a nine station batting cage, an eighteen hole miniature golf course, twenty video game machines and a message board sign on property located at the southwest corner of Rt. 41 and Washington Street.

PLAN COMMISSION

APRIL 18. 1990

Members Present: Dan Robison, Don Rudny, Carl Cepon & Bob Amaden

Members Absent: Dave Barnett and Chairman Aho

Other Officials Present: Jon Wildenberg, Director of Building & Zoning; Butch Maiden, Rolf C. Campbell

& Assoc.; and Barbara Rominski, Village Attorney

1. Call to order at 7:35 P.M.

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

3. Public Hearing: Valerie Ceckowski to amend a Special Use Permit to allow the expansion of a law office operation on property located at 4236 Grand Avenue.

Ms. Ceckowski was in attendance to present information on the petition. She stated that she is currently renting the front portion of the building, which was converted into a law office one year ago. It is her intention to rent the back half of the building to expand her law office. This expansion would include adding one attorney and one secretary to the staff.

Parking is available both behind the office and along Grand Avenue.

Ms. Ceckowski stated that she will be planting a hedge and landscaping around the sign to provide screening from the light.

Mr. Robison moved, seconded by Mr. Cepon, to forward a favorable recommendation to the Village Board on the petition of Valerie Ceckowski to amend the Special Use Permit for expansion of the law office located at 4236 Grand Avenue. Roll Call Vote: Ayes: Robison, Rudny, Cepon & Amaden Nays: None Motion Carried 4-0

4. Public Hearing: Petition of Sam H. Hallak to grant a Special Use Permit to allow the establishment and operation of an automobile car wash on property immediately north of the In-Laws Restaurant.

Mr. Sam Hallak, petitioner; Mr. Ron Mangan and Mr. Rick Spinone, Spot-Not Franchise, were in attendance to present information to the Commission.

This facility is anticipated to contain six self-service stalls and two automatic stalls. Also included in the operation will be: vacuums, towel venders and fragrance machines. The car wash will be attended during certain hours of the day.

Cars will enter the site via Rt. 21 and exit across the In-Laws parking lot to Milwaukee Avenue. There will be an agreement with the In-Laws for use of their parking lot. There is a possible access point to the east on Milwaukee Avenue that could be implemented pending approval from the County.

Mr. Hallak is requesting that the facility be open 24 hours a day. Though there is little business between the hours of 11:00 P.M. - 6:00 A.M., when you turn the lights out, vandalism occurs and children tend to "hang-out."

Mr. Rick Spinone stated that on the busiest days, it is possible to have a twenty minute back up. An attendant or manager that is on duty is responsible for making sure cars do not block the entrance.

It was explained that the owner of the In-Laws is trying to buy property to the south of his site from the State. This would be used to accommodate parking during their peak hours.

Mr. Hallak stated that he had contacted the Avalon Restaurant and the Amoco gas station, which are adjacent to the site, and both are receptive to this use.

Signage will be placed in the southwest area of the building and also on the building. Both will be internally lit. Lighting will be placed on the southwest corner and possibly on top of the sign. Both will be directed downward.

The Village transportation consultant, Metro Transportation, expressed concern with stacking and impact onto the State Route 21. They are currently looking into some alternatives.

The Commission would like to see Metro's traffic report and wait for the sale of the southern property by the State for the In-Laws parking.

Mr. Amaden moved, seconded by Mr. Cepon, to continue the Public Hearing of Sam H. Hallak for a car wash immediately north of the In-Laws Restaurant to the Plan Commission meeting of May 2, 1990. Roll Call Vote: Ayes: Robison, Rudny, Cepon & Amaden Nays: None Motion Carried 4-0

5. a). Public Hearing: Petition of Gurnee Golf Park Partnership to rezone property from a S, Suburban District in unincorporated Lake County to a C/S-1, Outdoor Recreational District, in the Village of Gurnee.

b). Public Hearing: Petition of Gurnee Golf Park Partnership to grant a Special Use Permit to allow the establishment and operation of an illuminated pitch and putt golf course, a nine station batting cage, an eighteen hole miniature golf course, twenty video game machines and a message board sign on property located at the southwest corner of Rt. 41 and Washington Street.

Messrs Jerry Lewandowski, Jerry Jarvis and Bob Selzer, Gurnee Golf Park; and Mr. Dave Moss, Musco Lighting, were in attendance to present information to the Commission.

Mr.Lewandowski explained that the Gurnee Golf Park has recently acquired 2.5 acres to the southwest of their site. He further explained that when the Golf Park came before the Commission last year, they were requesting a nine-hole pitch-n-putt, but that number was reduced to six holes after approval by the Village Board. In addition, they would like to include: a nine station batting cage, an eighteen hold golf course, twenty video machines and an illuminated message board.

Mr. Jim Palasz, Cost of Wisconsin, Inc., stated that miniature golf courses are now being referred to as adventure golf courses. They provide simulated rocks, boulders, water falls and streams to give the customer a sense of adventure.

Mr. Palasz presented a slide presentation and a model of an adventure course his company has created.

Mr. Lewandowski informed the Commission that the home currently on the site would be used as the "watchman's" rental home.

The Commission questioned how the batting cages would fit in with a golf oriented facility.

It was explained that several other facilities of this nature also have batting cages. These would be placed in the west center of the parcel, down in a ravine, which would be away from residents. They would be enclosed by a fence and netting.

Lighting for the batting cages would be placed overheard with a shield and arch suppressor.

The arcade is currently in the garage building. In the summer, it would be converted into an indoor learning facility.

Mr. Lewandowski stated that parking for the site would include 107 spaces. Staff will have to review this figure.

Mr. Rudy Magna, Attorney for Park City, stated that the sign that was just erected had a number of assumed items listed on it. Photos were presented to the Commission of the sign. He further stated that the original plan showed a more moderate use of the land. The concept had changed from a golf center to a recreational center. He expressed concern that the adventure golf course will intensity the use of the property and that the batting cages will create a lot of noise. Mr. Magna questioned the hours of operation for the adventure golf and if music would be played there. He asked the Commission to hold down the intensity of the use on this site and to stick with 100 foot landscaped buffers. He also stated that the Special Use Permit stated that only 1/2 foot candle should spill at the property line. He asked if this would be looked into before opening of the facility.

Mr. Tim Wise, 303 Bedford, was concerned with the "presumptuous" sign. He stated that the fence that was constructed on this site does not have the finished site to the neighbors and that the valley where the batting cages are to be placed will not absorb the noise. He also stated that six video machines would be consistent with a family atmosphere, but twenty would create a hang out.

Mr. Robert Allen, 538 Frontage Road, Mayor of Park City, was concerned that the developer is asking for changes before the park is opened. He stated that a hole on the pitch and putt is directed right at Frontage Road. Mr. Allen suggested that the park hold to their original plat for at least a year. Then come back for changes.

Mr. Don Henderson, 995 Norman, owner of the Greenleaf Center, stated that the original plan was a good idea, but was concerned with lighting and noise from the batting cages.

Mr. Nick Farella,3808 Sutherland, was concerned with the Frontage Road access. In his opinion, video machines and batting cages are unacceptable.

Ms. Cheryl Tripp, 385 Dorsett Ct., read a letter from the Chief of Police of Park City. Ms. Tripp would like o see the trees planted that were proposed last year. In her opinion, they re squeezing too much into too little of a space. She was concerned with traffic and the safety of the children in this area.

Mr. Jim Meistad, 3860 Sutherland, stated that the lighting currently on the site is spilling onto surrounding residents. He questioned how security would be handled.

Mrs. Karen Farella, 3808 Sutherland, questioned if the Golf Park would have a liquor license.

Mr. Mark Williams, 3854 Sutherland, questioned when the trees will be planted and where the video machines will be placed. he stated that the original idea was a good one.

Mr. Brian Schwebke, 318 Bedford, was concerned with when the trees would be planted, insurance for arrant shots and traffic. He questioned how many people per round the miniature golf course would have and how many people per day the batting cages would have.

Ms. Elvira Ficker, adjacent property owner, stated that light is spilling onto her property. She stated that the batting cages in the low area will act as an amphitheater.

Mr. Dal Lauritsen, 3806 Sutherland, stated that the site as proposed would be bad for the community.

Mr. Wildenberg exp!ained that: the lighting will be checked prior to opening, a left turn only exit is written into the annexation agreement, the trees and the 25 foot net along the south property line will be in place before operation of the course. He also explained that Liquor Licenses are determined by the Village Board.

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be in place before operation of the course. He also explained that Liquor Licenses are determined by the Villaqe Board.

Mr. Lewandowski informed the Commission that low level music will accompany the miniature golf course, but will be inaudible from 50 feet away.

The message board proposed is intended for the people along Washington Street.

A new traffic study will have to be done to include the additional uses.

Mr. Steve Applehans, Attorney for Gurnee Golf Park, stated that the owners of the park tried previously to get the 2.5 acres, but were unsuccessful until recently. The Village Board suggested that this land should be acquired before the pitch and putt be expanded to nine holes.

The following information was requested of the petitioners: - a noise and lighting study for the batting cages - fiscal impact study - traffic study - the trees be planted as per the Special Use Permit

Mr. Cepon moved, seconded by Mr. Amaden, to continue the Public Hearing of the Gurnee Golf Park for rezoning to a C/S-1 district in the Village of Gurnee to the May 16,1990 Plan Commission meeting. Roll Call Vote: Ayes: Robison, Rudny, Cepon & Amaden Nays: None Motion Carried 4-0

Mr. Cepon moved, seconded by Mr. Amaden, to continue the Public Hearing of the Gurnee Golf Park Special Use Permit to the May 16,1990 Plan Commission meeting. Roll Call Vote: Ayes: Robison, Rudny, Cepon & Amaden Nays: None Motion Carried 4-0

Mr. Cepon moved, seconded by Mr. Amaden, to adjourn the meeting at 10:35 P.M.

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Plan ~ommlssion

D AT E :

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April 4, 1990

7:30 P.M.

VILLAGE OF GURNEE

PLAN COMMISSION

AG E N DA

PLACE: Gurnee Municipal Building, 4573 Grand Avenue

Call to Order and Roll Call

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.