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Minutes - 11/18/2002 - Plan CommissionVILLAGE OF OAK BROOK PLAN COMMISSION MINUTES November 18, 2002 1. CALL TO ORDER The meeting was called to order at 7:34 p.m. MEMBERS PRESENT: MEMBERS ABSENT: ALSO PRESENT: A quorum was present. Chairwoman Members Village Engineer Director of Community Development Barbara Payovich Paul Adrian David Braune Jeffrey Bulin Marcia Tropinski Gerald Wolin Surendra Goel Dale Durfey Robert Kallien Chairwoman Payovich welcomed the four new Plan Commission members and asked each to introduce themselves. Jerry Wolin said that he moved to Oak Brook approximately 1 '/z years ago and prior to that lived 30 -35 years in Elmhurst. He was on Elmhurst City Council for 8 years and found it a very rewarding experience and he looks forward to getting involved in Oak Brook. Marcia Tropinski said that she has lived in Oak Brook for almost 8 years and is an architect. Recently she went through the subdivision process and is a little familiar with it. She is very glad to be here and hopefully will contribute something worthwhile. Jeff Bulin said that he has lived in Oak Brook for 5 years and grew up in Hinsdale and Clarendon Hills so he is familiar with the area. He is a licensed architect and a registered landscape architect. Hopefully some positive things will happen. Dave Braune said that he lives in Saddle Brook on the west edge of Oak Brook for the past 15 years. Prior to that he lived in Downers Grove and is a native of the Chicago area. He is a retired engineer after working for Bell Labs after 34 years. He is also on the Homeowners Association board in Michigan and is the Chairman of the Architectural Control Committee. ll. APPROVAL OF MINUTES Member Adrian moved, seconded by Member Wolin, to waive the reading of the October 21, 2002 Plan Commission Meeting minutes and to approve them as amended. VOICE VOTE: All in favor. Motion passed. PLAN COMMISSION Minutes PC -MTG 02- NOV.doc November 18, 2002 Ill. ZUBPS PLAT OF SUBDIVISION — 3719 MADISON — FINAL PLAT OF SUBDIVISION Chairwoman Payovich said that the applicant is seeking a Final Plat of Subdivision in order to consolidate his three existing lots to accommodate the construction of a new home. Michael Zubi owner of the property identified as 3719 Madison (1 lot) and 3723 Madison (2 lots) explained that he is combining the three lots directly in the middle of the existing property line. The proposed subdivision also reflects 20 feet of property omitted from his property and will now be part of Mr. Beard's property. Ken Beard property owner of 3711 Madison, and petitioner in the next matter, said that he has owned 3711 Madison for 30 years and he purchased the additional lot 10 years ago. Access to this rear lot was made via an easement to the north side of his 3711 property that did not work well. When the property on the south side became available he acquired it and in turn sold all but 20 feet of the property to Mr. Zubi in order to access the lot. Mr. Zubi will have a beautiful lot and has plans to build a wonderful home on the property. He believes the entire project will benefit and improve the area. Member Wolin said that it looks like a very logical proposal and asked staff if there were any negative aspects to the project. Village Engineer Durfey noted that there were no negatives listed in his memorandum. Member Bulin asked what address would be used for the new residence and was informed by Mr. Zubi that it would probably be 3719 Madison. He questioned that Mr. Beard's other two parcels would then be out of sequence. Director of Community Development Kallien responded that the Community Development is responsible for assigning addresses and would make sure that the addresses stay sequenced to best serve these properties and to ensure that a problem is not created in case there is a future subdivision of vacate land further east. Chairwoman Payovich noted that there was one item on the memorandum from the Village Engineer that referred to the demolition of the existing structures on the property. Village Engineer Durfey read the section of the memorandum as follows: "the plat currently depicts an existing one story frame residence encroaching over the north lot line from the property as well as an inground pool, concrete walk and chain link fence. These items must be removed and should be a condition of approval. The removal can take place before the recording of the plat or, if after recording a Subdivision Improvement Agreement and security would have to be consummated. Additionally, there are two residences on these parcels. I understand the applicant will remove both of them and construct one new home. Any approval of this plat should be conditioned upon removing at least one of the homes. Again, the timing would relate to the necessary documentation." There are two homes on the parcels and it is the intent of Mr. Zubi to tear down one of the homes and live in the other temporarily while the new home is being built. Director of Community Development Kallien added that this has been done before, and as part of the release of the actual building permit there would be a condition that no occupancy would be allowed in the new home until the demolition of the temporary home is complete. Village Engineer Durfey asked when the pool and the little building by the pool are to be removed. Mr. Zubi said that he is trying to time it with the tear down at 3723, which is already in for permits. Village Engineer said that it would be advisable to do it sooner rather than later so that he does not have to worry about a Subdivision Improvement Agreement. Director of Community Development Kallien noted that permit application has already been filed with the Village. Mr. Zubi responded that they have been waiting for the gas company to shut off the service then the property can be inspected by the Village so that the permit can be released. PLAN COMMISSION Minutes 2 PC -MTG 02- NOV.doc November 18, 2002 Chairwoman Payovich asked about the waivers that are being sought. Village Engineer Durfey said that the applicant is not planning on building anything other than a home, so there is no need to build any infrastructure. No one in the audience spoke in opposition to the request. None of the members had any further questions regarding the request. Member Wolin moved, seconded by Member Braune that the Final Plat of Subdivision be recommended for approval as proposed subject to the following conditions: 1. Waive providing topography and all land improvements. 2. Final Engineering approval. ROLL CALL VOTE: Ayes: 6- Adrian, Braune, Bulin, Tropinski, Wolin and Payovich Nays: 0- Absent: 1 - Goel Motion Carried. IV. BEARD'S PLAT OF RESUBDIVISION — 3711 MADISON — FINAL PLAT OF RESUBDIVISION Ken Beard the owner of the property at 3711 Madison said that reconfiguring the lot line solves a problem as far as the easement on the north side. Director of Community Development Kallien noted that on the plat the address of the property has been listed as 3723 Madison. The plat needs to be revised to reflect the correct address. Member Braune moved, seconded by Member Bulin that the Final Plat of Subdivision be recommended for approval as proposed subject to the following conditions: 1. Waive providing topography and all land improvements. 2. Correct address information. 3. Final Engineering approval. ROLL CALL VOTE: Ayes: 6- Adrian, Braune, Bulin, Tropinski, Wolin and Payovich Nays: 0- Absent: 1 - Goel Motion Carried. V. OTHER BUSINESS Director of Community Development Kallien welcomed the new Plan Commission Members. He summarized that the Plan Commission is an advisory board to the Village Board. When it comes to zoning changes and special uses, a recommendation will be made that will go to the Zoning Board of Appeals prior to Village Board. The Zoning Board of Appeals and Village Board greatly appreciates the Plan Commission's great in -depth analysis. It is not uncommon for the commission to research an item out a little more to ensure that it is complete and accurate, etc. Within the coming year, we will be making some amendments to the Zoning Ordinance. There will be an opportunity for your input and guidance in these matters. There is also a good chance that we may begin working on Oak Brook's master plan. It is over 10 years and has served the community well. Its impact of a revision is not that significant in that Oak Brook is pretty built out, however, there are some opportunities to change some things and provide guidance in the long term. There is an interest in a beautification component and PLAN COMMISSION Minutes 3 PC -MTG 02- NOV.doc November 18, 2002 redevelopment opportunities in commercial districts and we will continue to have teardowns in the residential areas, so we will focus on these things. Hopefully, in January along with the Village Attorney a training session will be coordinated for all the members to review the statutory requirements for the Plan Commission and Zoning Board of Appeals. It will give the members an opportunity to ask legal questions of the attorney as to what should and should not be done. Vl. ADJOURNMENT Member Wolin moved, seconded by Member Adrian to adjourn. VOICE VOTE: All in favor. Motion carried. Meeting was adjourned at 7:58 p.m. PLAN COMMISSION Minutes CI PC -MTG 02- NOV.doc Director of Communi opment Secretary January 20 2003 Date Approved November 18, 2002