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HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes - 06/21/2001 - Planning and Zoning Commission CITY OF MCHENRY PLAN COMMISSION JUNE 21, 2001 Galanopoulos Cassie Estates - Final Plat A meeting of the City of McHenry Plan Commission was held on Thursday, June 21, 2001. Chairman Meyer called the meeting to order at 7:30 p.m. with the following persons in attendance: 1. Plan Commissioners: Lundberg, Meyer, Nadeau, Osmon, Thacker. Absent: Buhrman. 2. City Attorney: David W. McArdle. 3. Recording Secretary: Kathleen M. Kunzer. 4. City Planner: Absent. 5. Director of Community Development: Joseph Napolitano. 6. Applicant: Christine Galanopoulos, 3503 West Beach Drive, McHenry IL 60050 7. City Council/Staff: 8. Court Reporter: None. 9. Registered Observers/Objectors: None. Approval of Minutes Motion by Osmon, seconded by Lundberg, to approve the April 5, 2001 minutes of the Plan Commission Meeting as presented. Voting Aye: Lundberg, Meyer, Nadeau, Osmon, Thacker. Voting Nay: None. Not Voting: None. Abstained: None. Absent: Buhrman. Motion carried 5-0. Motion by Nadeau, seconded by Lundberg, to approve the April 19, 2001 minutes of the Plan Commission Meeting as presented. Voting Aye: Lundberg, Meyer, Nadeau, Osmon, Thacker. Voting Nay: None. Not Voting: None. Abstained: None. Absent: Buhrman. Motion carried 5-0. Christine Galanopoulos Cassie Estates - Final Plat In attendance were Applicant Christine Galanopoulos, Attorney Edward Dean, and her engineer, Condon Consulting Engineers. Attorney Dean noted the Applicant is presenting the Final Plat of Cassie Estates as prepared by Vanderstappen Surveying Inc. and last revised May 22, 2001. The subject property is located at the southeast corner of the intersection of Beach Drive and Barreville Road, is comprised of 2.33 Page 2 6/21/01 acres and was annexed to the City. At the time of annexation, the preliminary plat was approved by the Plan Commission and McHenry City Council. The applicant is seeking Final Plat approval this evening. Mr. Dean noted the plan for the development has not significantly changed since the approval of the preliminary plat. He stated Lot 5 is developed with a single- family structure. The remaining five lots are vacant. Questions by Members of the Commission Chairman Meyer noted he had previously expressed concern with the configuration of Lot 6, and its nonconformity as far as lot width, especially with a maximum lot width of 65’ at the building line shrinking to 45’ at the rear building line. Chairman Meyer again stated for the record he did not agree with the layout of Lot 6. He opined a 5-lot subdivision would be preferable. Commissioner Lundberg concurred with Chairman Meyer. He inquired if the storm water management plan was completed as referenced in the Agenda Supplement. Director Napolitano stated the applicant has responded to the engineer’s concerns; however, final approval from Baxter and Woodman has not yet been received. Drainage will be detained off-site to the north of the subdivision in the area detention pond. Director Napolitano noted there are no foreseeable storm water management problems. In response to Commission Lundberg’s inquiry, the applicant stated the sideyard setbacks are established at 10% of the lot width. In response to further inquiry, the sanitary sewer will connect via easements placed along the rear property lines. Commissioner Thacker also concurred with Chairman Meyer and Commissioner Lundberg regarding Lot 6. Commissioner Thacker noted the resident in adjacent Lot 11 was present at previous meetings regarding the review of this plat. In response to an inquiry, Mr. Dean stated the resident of Lot 11 is satisfied with the reconfiguration of Lot 6 of Cassie Estates. Commissioner Nadeau inquired if there was any proposal for fencing or berming in the back yards to separate Cassie Estates from McHenry Shores Subdivision. The applicant responded there would be a two-foot berm along Barreville Road. In response to further inquiry, the size of Lot 1 is to afford greater setback from Barreville Road for the footprint of the building. In response to additional inquiry, Mr. Dean noted the future improvements to streets in the area refers to streets, sidewalks, or other such improvements as decided by the City. Staff noted a donation would assist with future improvements which might not be practical at this time, such as installation of curb and gutter which do not currently exist on adjacent streets. Chairman Meyer inquired as to the style and size of houses to be built in the subdivision. Attorney Dean stated subdivision covenants would be recorded with regard to size of homes, styles, cost, etc. Staff noted the proposed covenants are the same as Council approved for Biscayne Highlands across Green Street from Cassie Estates: 1,600 square feet ranch minimum; 1,800 square feet two-story minimum, etc. Recommendation Motion by Lundberg, seconded by Nadeau, to recommend to the City Council that The Cassie Estates Final Plat as prepared by Vanderstappen Surveying, Inc., last revised on May 22, 2001 be approved as submitted, subject to the following conditions: Page 3 6/21/01 1. Compliance with all revisions to the engineering plans and final plat recommended by the City Engineer. 2. Provision of a title insurance policy covering the fair market value of the real estate that is to be dedicated to the City. 3. Provision of copies of all correspondence with the affected utility companies regarding the proposed easements. 4. Provision of written consent from the surveyor for the City to record the plat with the McHenry County Recorder of Deeds. Voting Aye: Lundberg, Nadeau, Osmon, Thacker. Voting Nay: Meyer. Not Voting: None. Abstained: None. Absent: Buhrman. Motion carried 4-1. New Business Commissioner Lundberg informed the Commission he is moving out of the area and will be resigning from the Plan Commission. Chairman Meyer informed the Commission he is resigning from the Commission as he is taking a new position which will cause a conflict of interest. Adjournment Motion by Osmon, seconded by Nadeau, to adjourn at 8:07 p.m. Voting Aye: Lundberg, Meyer, Nadeau, Osmon, Thacker. Voting Nay: None. Not Voting: None. Abstained: None. Absent: Buhrman. Motion carried 5-0. Respectfully submitted, Kathleen M. Kunzer, Deputy Clerk Recording Secretary McHenry Plan Commission C: Mayor, Aldermen, City Administrator, City Clerk, City Attorney, City Planner, City Engineers, Petitioners (2), Zoning Board of Appeals (7), Landmark Commission Chairman Chicago Tribune, Northwest Herald, Aldermen Conference Room, File Copy.