2011-11-21 - Laserfiche WebLink

Home Browse Search

Dan Krekovich, resident at 1 Delcrest Court Unit 103, stated that he lives in building 1 of the Delcrest Condominiums. He stated he is in favor of the development and thinks it will add value to the neighborhood. He stated he is concerned about the location of the trash collection area. He asked if the trash collection shown on the plan is for the entire development. Mr. Braswell stated that it is for the entire development and it is a trash compactor that is sunk into the ground and fenced in. Mr. Krekovich added that Delcrest Condominiums has 40 units and the trash is picked up two times per week. He asked if the location can be moved to a location that meets the needs of the Delcrest Condominium residents. Sandy Diamond, owner of 1 Delcrest Court Unit 204, stated that the Delcrest Condominiums will be affected more than any other development in the surrounding area. Ms. Diamond has lived at Delcrest Condominiums for over 30 years. She stated she was there when the School District had their offices at 8342 Delcrest. The traffic was a problem then and has always been a problem at the Delcrest Drive and Delmar Boulevard intersection. She stated she is concerned about potential traffic problems. She added that an additional traffic light at the eastern intersection of Delcrest Drive and Delmar Boulevard would be helpful. Other concerns she mentioned is the development itself. She stated that when Mansions on the Plaza was built, the cranes shook the Delcrest Condominium buildings and all the walls cracked. Ms. Diamond asked that an inspection be done at Delcrest Condominiums prior to the proposed development and after the development and that the developer would pay for any damage to the property. Ms. Diamond also asked the following questions: What is the need for the development? Is there a demand for the development? Is the zoning consistent with the comprehensive land use plan? There could be up to 500 more cars, can an additional traffic study be conducted? Can the trash compactor be moved to the other side of the property? Can it be moved to the west side near the parking structure? She added that she is concerned about noise generated within the proposed development and that she is concerned about the safety of the seniors who live at the Crown Center. Ms. Lewis stated that a representative from the Crown Center was present at the meeting concerning the Walgreens development. Ms. Greening suggested that traffic be examined again. She stated that the comprehensive plan shows this area as residential. She also added that the trash collection area should be moved. She stated that the Crown Center has been here before. Mr. Byrne stated that a crack in a building is a legitimate claim against anyone who is causing it. He added that there will not be 500 cars. There are 120 single units and those residents will likely not get 2 parking spaces. He added that there is no need for two traffic lights. CBB is a reputable traffic firm. Their goal is to justify a light and it comes down to timing of the traffic lights. Regarding financing and demand, he stated that the developer has to prove to financers that the demand is there and the development will be profitable and it is not the role of the Plan Commission to determine why the development is necessary. Mr. Byrne also added that he agrees they should not have to pay for damage caused by someone else. Regarding the trash compactor, Mr. Byrne stated that it may not be easy to relocate and access for trash trucks must be considered. tm; E