D. Committee of the Whole

APPROVED VILLAGE OF LAKE ZURICH COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE JANUARY 22, 2007 The meeting was called to order at 8:15 p.m. ROLL CALL: Present –Mayor Tolomei, Trustees Bondi, Coleman, Gyarmaty, McAvoy, and Taylor. Excused – Trustee Callahan. Also present – Administrator Dixon, Village Attorney Browne, Finance Director Martynowicz, Police Chief Urry, Fire Chief Mastandrea, Public Works Director/Engineer Heyden, and Village Planner Gadde. APPROVAL OF JANUARY 8, 2007 MINUTES: MOTION made by Trustee Gyarmaty, seconded by Trustee McAvoy, to approve the minutes of the January 8, 2007 Committee of the Whole as submitted. Voice vote, all in favor. MOTION CARRIED. PRESENTATION REGARDING GRANDVIEW BUILDING DESIGN MODIFICATIONS Dan McCaffery, president of McCaffery Interest, and Joe Antunovich, of Antunovich Associates, gave a presentation on modifications to the Lake Zurich Downtown Redevelopment Master Plan Phase 1 that included a Power Point presentation, narration, and discussion. The proposed modifications and amendments were based upon comments they received from the public, Village staff, and the Board of Trustees. The Power Point presentation slides were dated January 22, 2007, and included Master Plan; First Floor/Site Plan; Second Floor Plan; Typical Floor Plan/Floors 3-5; Main Street Elevation, Lake Street Elevation, Lake Street Elevation/Parking Section; Mionske Drive Elevation; and East Elevation. During discussion slides depicting the approved building design were shown and compared. The modifications included addition of a separate drop off are on Main Street, a streetscape on Mionske and Lake Street, in increase in retail space of 2,000 s.f., garage access from Lake Street, elimination of the rear access to the garage, seven townhomes on Lake Street at 1,350 s.f. each, five townhomes on Mionske Drive, changes to the parking garage and building access, modifications to the Grandview Building, as well as other changes. Extensive discussion followed on the Grandview Building primarily on the exterior appearance plan. A question and answer period followed with staff and the presenters noting comments and recommendations made by the Board. Trustee Gyarmaty said the large expanse of flat roof line took away from the appearance of the Grandview Building on the Main Street elevation. Mayor Tolomei did not care for the look of the four units under the flat roof. Trustee Gyarmaty suggested the arched element over the windows in the previous plan be reintroduced. Mr. Antunovich said he would try to move the balcony element on each end to break up the appearance. Mr. McCaffery said he would try to meet the Board’s objectives if it did not adversely impact the floor plan. They also will review the east elevation, which Trustee Gyarmaty said was too stark and plain. They will look into changing the colors of the area under Committee of the Whole Minutes, January 22, 2007 2 the peaked roofs. Mr. Antunovich will review the path of the headlights to see if they will impact the homes on Lake Street. Floor plans will be sent to the Board. MOTION was made by Trustee Taylor, seconded by Trustee Coleman, to recommend the Board of Trustees approve an ordinance for the modified plan for the Grandview Building subject to the performa SS14 transfer of property rights and a review of changes to break up the right side of the front of the building, to break up the rear of the building or change the appearance of the single look of the back of the building, and subject to receipt of detailed floor plans. AYES: 5 Trustees Bondi, Coleman, Gyarmaty, McAvoy, and Taylor NAYS: 0 MOTION CARRIED OTHER BUSINESS: BROOKWOOD ESTATES DEVELOPMENT – ROBERT HUMMEL DEVELOPER Dave Hemd, project engineer, was representing Mr. Hummel who was unable to attend the meeting. They are requesting modifications to allow for larger garages and a slight increase in living space. There will be 15 feet 4 inches between the buildings where 20 feet spacing was originally proposed and the building size will be increased by 2 feet 4 inches to 15 feet four inches. Concrete patios were originally proposed, but cedar decks or permeable brick pavers are now being requested so the impervious surface will not be increased although they will be under the requirement of 40% impervious surfaces if they are allowed to use decks or pavers. Trustee Gyarmaty did not support accepting the changes because of problems the Village has previously encountered in a similar situations, because the increase in the size of the buildings which would increase the impervious surface, and the aesthetics of the buildings being closer. She suggested the interior floor plan be altered to accommodate the larger garage. Trustee Bondi objected to approving changes requested by developers after the project was approved especially if the Board may not have approved the request initially, and he agreed with Trustee Gyarmaty’s comments. Trustee McAvoy also agreed and said the developer had the option of eliminating a building and not having these concerns. Mayor Tolomei stated he was more concerned about the garages being too small than the proposed changes to the plan. Mayor Tolomei presented a compromise of 18 feet between the buildings allowing for an additional extra 2 feet of building and polled the Board. Trustees Bondi, Gyarmaty, and Coleman were opposed. Trustees Taylor and McAvoy were in support although Trustee McAvoy said he was not thrilled with the changes. Discussion followed on what the best course of action was so the project was not jeopardized since there was only limited support from the Board. Mr. Hemd said he would prefer to present the modifications to the Board if it would not jeopardize the project because it was currently under construction and had to move forward. He said the changes should be considered minor changes, and the application he submitted was for a minor change. Committee of the Whole Minutes, January 22, 2007 3 Village Attorney Browne said the proposal Mr. Hemd presented would constitute a major change and would be sent back to the Plan Commission for review if the Board determined it was not in substantial conformity. Mr. Hemd agreed to withdraw the petition so the project was not jeopardized. ADJOURNMENT: MOTION made by Trustee McAvoy, seconded by Trustee Bondi, to adjourn the meeting. Voice vote, AYES have it. MOTION CARRIED. The meeting was adjourned at 9:55 p.m. Submitted by: Janet McKay, Recording Secretary Approved: 2/12/07