Included - Village of Huntley
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Trustee Leopold commented that he does not want to see excessive outside storage around the station.<br />
He stated that he understands that some items need to be outside; however, would like to see them under<br />
a ro<strong>of</strong>. Mr. Eriksson replied a small amount <strong>of</strong> items are being considered for outside storage such as<br />
the usual propane tanks and ice machines.<br />
Mr. Eriksson continued stating that the triangle to the south <strong>of</strong> the property is owned by IDOT. The<br />
petitioner is currently working with IDOT regarding property maintenance.<br />
Trustee Leopold stated he would like to make sure no contracting <strong>of</strong> fleet trucks, such as Dean’s, would<br />
take place due to the increase <strong>of</strong> truck volume using the site. Trustee Leopold added that he would like<br />
to see denser landscaping especially to buffer the railroad tracks. Mr. Eriksson replied that landscaping<br />
was included on the plan. Trustee Leopold stated he felt that there was not enough. Trustee Leopold<br />
concluded that he couldn’t envision many uses for the property and overall was in favor <strong>of</strong> the concept<br />
plan.<br />
Trustee Piwko stated that having a station on the west side <strong>of</strong> Route 47 would be a positive addition to<br />
the corridor. Trustee Piwko suggested designing the building more like the Marlowe Feed building that<br />
was previously on the site. Trustee Piwko requested the petitioner work with the property owners on<br />
Borden Street for a frontage road access to the site. Trustee Piwko also agreed with Trustee Leopold in<br />
needing additional landscaping.<br />
Trustee Fender stated her biggest obstacle was the right in right out access. She agreed with Trustee<br />
Piwko in needing a frontage road access to Borden Street to allow a left turn onto Route 47 to head<br />
north. Trustee Hahn stated he would like to see a dedicated true access point for trucks. Trustee Hahn<br />
stated he was in favor overall <strong>of</strong> a gas station, but the overall plan needs to be considered.<br />
Trustee Hanson asked Staff if IDOT would provide for two right in right out access points or would<br />
there be an issue with the southern access point being so close to the railroad tracks. <strong>Village</strong> Manager<br />
Johnson stated that staff has concerns with an access point so close to the railroad tracks and that only<br />
one access point may be allowed. T his is something that needs to be discussed with IDOT and the<br />
petitioner. Mr. Eriksson stated that the site already has two access points and feels it shouldn’t be an<br />
issue.<br />
Trustee Hanson stated that if a pr<strong>of</strong>essional building were on that site, the two access points would not<br />
be so much <strong>of</strong> an issue. He stated that if IDOT allowed the two access points, he would be in favor <strong>of</strong><br />
the gas station. Mr. Eriksson stated that if only one access point was allowed, it could jeopardize the<br />
project.<br />
Trustee Kanakaris stated he was in favor <strong>of</strong> the gas station but not the truck island. Mayor Sass inquired<br />
about parking. Mr. Eriksson stated that the site is large enough to accommodate additional parking and<br />
would be included on future drawings. Mayor Sass expressed concerns about safety with the site being<br />
so close to the railroad tracks and would also like to see a different layout for the canopy. There was an<br />
overall consensus <strong>of</strong> the Board to have the gas station look similar to the Marlowe Feed building as<br />
suggested by Trustee Piwko.<br />
Mayor Sass asked if the Committee had any additional questions or concerns; there were none. Mayor<br />
Sass thanked the Committee for their input and directed Staff to move forward with the petition.<br />
04.18.13 COW Minutes