VILLAGE OF GURNEE

PLAN COMMISSION AGENDA

DATE: August 1, 1990

TIME: 7:30 P.M.

PLACE: Viking Jr. High School, Multi-Purpose Room, 4460 Grand Avenue.

1. Call to Order and Roll Call.

2 . a. Approval of Minutes of July 11, 1990

b. Approval of Minutes of July 18, 1990

3. Communications.

4. Public Hearing: Petition of Lexington Development Corporation to consider a Planned Unit Development (PUD) Plat encompassing a 72 acre parcel along the west side of Hunt Club Road, approximately 2500 feet south of Grand Avenue.

5. Public Hearing: Petition of A.V. Development for a zoning map amendment to reclassify property at the southeast corner of Washington Street and Hunt Club Road from a S, Suburban District, in unincorporated Lake County to a C/B-2, Community Business District, in the Village of Gurnee.

PLAN COMMISSION

AUGUST 1, 1990

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

Members Absent: David Barnett & Chairman Aho

Other Officials Present: Jon Wildenberg, Director of Buildina & Zoning; and Barbara Rominski, Village Attorney

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

2. Mr. Amaden moved, seconded by Mr. Cepon, to appoint Mr. Rudny, Chairman Pro-Tem of this Plan Commission meeting. Roll Call Vote: Ayes: Robison, Cepon, Hellstern & Amaden Nays: None Motion Carried: 4-0

3. Mr. Hellstern moved, seconded by Mr. Robison, to approve the minutes of the July 11, 1990 meeting as presented. Roll Call Vote: Ayes: Robison, Rudny, Hellstern & Amaden Nays: None Pass: Cepon M~tion Carried: 4-0-1

4. Mr. Cepon moved, seconded by Mr. Amaden, to approve the minutes of the July 18, 1990 meeting as presented. Roll Call Vote: Ayes: Robison, Cepon, Hellstern & Amaden Nays: None Pass: Rudny Motion Carried: 4-0-1

5. Public Hearing: Petition of Lexington Development Corporation to consider a Planned Unit Development (PUD) Plat encompassing a 72 acre parcel along the west side of Hunt Club Road, approximately 2500 feet south of Grand Avenue.

This parcel is south of the Commonwealth Edison right-of-way, north and west of Orchard Valley. The property is currently zoned R-1, which the petitioner would like to change to a R-2 PUD.

Mr. John Sloan, Attorney; Mr. Bill Rotolo, Lexington Homes; and Mr. Paul Williams, Jen Land Design, were in attendance to present the petition.

Mr. Sloan stated that the property currently supports a single-family home (the Reinhardt's). This couple will be able to choose a lot on the site as part of the land transaction agreement with Lexington Homes.

There are five wetlands located on the site. Three will be mitigated in the center. A four acre park/wetland/detention site is planned for the eastern area. The Park District has not yet accepted the site. It is possible that they will not accept the land, but the developer might have to make a cash contribution and the area would remain as wetland/detention.

The Reinhardt's would be interested in having a 20,000 square foot lot in the eastern area, if the land is not developed as a park.

One access point will be on Hunt Club Road, which will feed a minor interior street loop. The road system will be tied into the Zale development to the west. Cul-de-sacs will be located in the wooded areas. A stub will be constructed for future development to the south.

Estate single family is proposed with two different lot sizes. In open areas of the site, lots will be a minimum of 12,000 square feet. In the heavily wooded areas,15,000 square feet will be the minimum. Density would be 1.94 units per acre, which is less than what the Comprehensive Plan calls for. One hundred thirty-nine (139) lots are proposed for the site. The average size home would be 3000 square feet. A possible lot sale program of custom built homes is suggested. Lots will be wider (98 feet) to permit three-car garages. Prices will range from $200-350,000.

Mr. Robison moved, seconded by Mr. Hellstern, to forward a favorable recommendation to the Village Board on the petition of Lexington Homes for a Planned Unit Development Plat with underlying R-2 zoning, encompassing 72 acres along the west side of Hunt Club Road and south of Grand Avenue, subject to the resolution of the park/wetland/detention areas with the Park District and staff. Roll Call Vote: Ayes: Robison, Rudny, Cepon & Hellstern Nays: None Abstain: Amaden Motion Carried: 4-0-1

6. Public Hearing: Petition of A.V. Development for a zoning map amendment to reclassify property at the southeast corner of Washington Street and Hunt Club Road from a S, Suburban District in unincorporated Lake County, to a C/B-2, Community Business District, in the Village of Gurnee.

Mr. Ron Pestine, President Andros Development Corporation; Mr. William Olsen, Architect; Mr. Joseph Zgonina, Civil Engineer; and Mr. David McCallum, Landscape Architect, were present on behalf of the petition.

The area is currently zoned S, Suburban District, in unincorporated Lake County. It is contiguous to the Village of Gurnee, via the South Ridge subdivision. The area totals eight acres and is comprised of four existing lots.

A strip shopping center is proposed with two out lots and a day care facility. The outlots could possibly house a service station and a fast food use.

The intersection of Washington Street and Hunt Club Road is proposed to be improved. The Lake County Highway Department is currently reviewing the curb cuts for this facility. Two accesses are proposed for Washington Street. The west access point would be a right-in/right-out and the access to the east would have two exit lanes and one entrance. A 20-foot greenspace along Washington and Hunt Club will be provided, along with a 30-foot setback to the east and south.

The day care facility is planned for the southern most edge. This would encompass a 1.7 acre parcel and contain a building of approximately 6800 square feet.

The petitioners will have to contribute a portion of the southeast corner to allow for a road to connect the residential development of South Ridge. Therefore, the petitioner is requesting that the 30-foot buffer along the southern portion be calculated as part of the play area requirement for the day care.

There is a detention area in the southeast corner that would be affected by the road going through. If the buffer can not be implemented for the play area, the detention pond would have to be dug deeper. But, if it can be implemented, the developer would be able to move the detention further to the west.

The main mall would have a separation in it, thus making it two buildings. The separation would be landscaped and possibly have food courts. The buildings would have an "in and out" effect to break up the facade. To the rear, would be an access for deliveries and fire trucks. Dumpsters would also be located in the rear, being enclosed with the same material as the structure. The front and sides of the buildings would possibly be brick with a metal-type roof.

Storm sewers will collect water from the parking bt and take it to the detention area. The parking lot will have qreenspace at the end of the parking areas. The number of required spaces will be exceeded.

Mr. McCallum explained that it is their intent to preserve as many trees on site as possible. Deciduous shade trees, hedges and flowering ornamental trees will be added to the project.

Pylon signs are proposed for the Washington Street and Hunt Club entrances. These will be double faced and consistent with the center. On the face of the building, only 70% of the store front may be used for signage. Five signs are shown on the plan: two pylon, two for the outlots and one monument for the day care. The total aggregate signage should be established and requested as part of the site plan review by the Plan Commission

Mrs. Pal Zalinger, 16926 Washington, questioned the need for this type of center.

Mr. Robert Zalinger, 16926 Washington, questioned why the developer is requesting annexation to the Village of Gurnee and a rezoning for a shopping center, when another shopping center is not n~?~ded in the area.

Mr. Bob Shambaugh, 16894 Washington, inquired if this parcel has been purchased and why this location was chosen. He also inquired about the Village's annexation procedure.

The petitioners responded that the immediate area is experiencing substantial growth. Washington and Hunt Club are high traffic roads. Residents will need services nearby.

Parking for the site and traffic flow patterns will have to be reviewed by staff. Also, confirmation must be obtained from the County in regards to the access points.

The Commission would like to see the amount of signage reduced and consider a less aggressive use scenario for the two out lots.

Mr. Cepon moved, seconded by Mr. Hellstern, to continue the public hearing of A.V. Development for a zoning map amendment to the Plan Commission meeting of September 5,1990. Roll Call Vote: Ayes: Robison, Rudny, Cepon, Hellstern & Amaden Nays: None Motion Carried: 5-0

Mr. Cepon moved, seconded by Mr. Amaden, to adjourn the meeting at~p:00 P.M.