Minutes - 02/15/1999 - Plan CommissionVILLAGE OF OAK BROOK
PLAN COMMISSION MINUTES
February 15, 1999
L CALL TO ORDER
The meeting was called to order at 7:28 p.m
MEMBERS PRESENT:
ALSO PRESENT
A quorum was present.
II. APPROVAL OF MINUTES
Chairman Stelios Aktipis
Members Stephen Allen
Surendra Goel
Samuel Girgis
George Mueller
David Pequet
Anthony Tappin
Trustee Alfred Savino
Village Manager Steve Veitch
Director of Community Development Thomas Hawk
Member Mueller moved, seconded by Member Allen, to waive the reading of the January 18,
1999, Plan Commission Meeting minutes and to approve them as amended
VOICE VOTE- All in favor Motion passed
Ill. VILLAGE OF OAK BROOK - SPORTS CORE/WESTCHESTER PARK SUBDIVISION -
MAP AMENDMENT AND PRELIMINARY AND FINAL PLAT APPROVAL
Steve Veitch, Village Manager, described the subject area and explained the history of the
Westchester Park Subdivision
The subject area in this petition is a tract of land located in Westchester Park Subdivision. The
deed on the property contains restrictions requiring the voters, through a referendum, to
authorize the sale of any real estate conveyed in the deed On November 3, 1998, the voters
authorized the Village to sell not more than three acres of vacant real estate in the Westchester
Park area. The current petition involves rezoning from CR- to R -3 of approximately 2 86 acres
proposed to be sold, and further resubdivision of Becker's Resubdivision into 5 lots Three new
single family residential lots, the CR zoned open space to be retained by the Village, and a
larger lot at 3025 Lincoln The lot at 3025 Lincoln is owned by the Becker's who have joined
with the Village on this petition
There will be a wide band of open space around the perimeter of the Westchester Park area,
along Oak Brook Road and along York Road.
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The petition for map amendment seeks rezoning from CR to R -3 for lots 1, 2, and 3 of the
proposed subdivision plus a small amount of additional property to be added to the existing
3025 Lincoln Road to create lot 5 of the proposed subdivision. Lot 4 of the proposed
subdivision, which is the largest lot in the subdivision is approximately 1.3 acres, is proposed to
retain its CR zoning and remain open space.
Steve Veitch reviewed the Section 8 3 factors for the Plan Commission These factors are
required in requests for a zoning amendment. The factors are spelled out on page D -2 and D -3
of the Petition file.
Veitch stated that in September of 1998 the Plan Commission reviewed a concept plan for the
Sports Core/Westchester Park Subdivision. At that time the Plan Commission had comments,
questions, and concerns regarding the proposed subdivision Those concerns are addressed
specifically on pages D -5 and D -6 in the petition file
Veitch summarized that the Village of Oak Brook seeks rezoning and subdivision of a small
portion of property acquired in 1977 with the Oak Brook Sports Core, but detached from the
Sports Core and never used for recreational purpose, in order to enhance the facilities available
for public use and enjoyment on the Sports Core proper. The 2.87 acres for which rezoning is
requested were zoned for residential use from 1962 to 1984 This rezoning will simply square
off the residentially zoned portion of the Westchester Park neighborhood. The proposed
subdivision will enhance the overall quality and value of the Westchester Park residential
neighborhood and provide resources to accomplish the needed improvements at the Oak Brook
Sports Core
No one in the audience spoke in support of or in opposition to the proposal
Member Allen questioned whether the Village will provide additional plantings on Lot 4 Veitch
responded that they do not have any objection to additional plantings
Member Tappin asked what percentage of utilities will be underground. Veitch answered that
roughly half will be He also asked about the environmental investigation on one of the vacant
lots. Veitch advised him that they had discovered that the dumping had likely occurred as a
result of a home occupation beauty shop and indicated that the appropriate environmental
assessment will be done
Member Goel raised concerns as to why they are making such large lots in that area Veitch
responded that the neighbors preferred three larger lots and did not respond well to developing
more lots that were smaller. Goel said that perhaps that is not the best value for the Village.
He suggested that perhaps more revenue could be generated by making smaller lots Veitch
responded that it would not be a substantial difference He noted that it would increase the
amount of stormwater required and that would increase the costs.
Member Pequet commented that new construction is being developed on larger sized lots, not
small city lots The previous subdivision was not in the character of Oak Brook. He also noted
that the Village should work closely with the people in the neighborhood
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Member Tappin moved, seconded by Member Pequet, to recommend approval of the rezoning
of the three lots in the Westchester Park area from CR - Conservation - Recreation to R -3,
Single Family Detached Residence District and Preliminary and Final Plat approval subject to
the following conditions:
1. Waiver on curb and gutter streets, street lights, and sidewalks.
2. Final Engineering approval.
Member Goel requested that the motion be amended, to suggest that the Village should
investigate further the number of lots being proposed for sale Member Tappin did not accept
the amendment to the motion
ROLL CALL VOTE:
IV. ADJOURNMENT
Ayes: 6-
Nays: 1 -
Absent* 0-
Motion Carried.
Allen, Girgis, Mueller, Pequet, Tappin and Aktipis
Goel.
Member Pequet moved, seconded by Member Tappin to adjourn.
VOICE VOTE: All in Favor Motion carried.
Meeting was adjourned at 8.12 p m.
Thomas R Hawk, etary
Date Approved
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