The hotel might be located against the wooded part of the site. Mr. Gountanis expressed concerns that the hotel needs to be visible to the road. Mr. Gill stated that he would like to see the tree area preserved, but, in his opinion, it would not be desirable to have residential too close to Route 41. Mr. Wildenberg explained that while designing the Comprehensive Plan, the idea of a small professional office center was forwarded. This would allow preservation of much of the wooded area as an asset to a professional use.
Additional information is needed about the site to be able to make any solid conclusions.
Mr. Rudny advised Mr. Gountanis that it would be a good idea to have a planner come in and talk to the Plan Commission, and the trees should be a concern. Mr. Rudny stated that Mr. Wildenberg could give ideas on floor area ratio requirements and examples of other developments in the Village. Mr. Gountanis asked if he could build the hotel first, and build the commercial buildings at a later date. Mr. Wildenberg stated that it is too open-ended and it would be best to go back to a planner to discuss the use of the property. Mr. Rudny explained that this is a sensitive area and more work needs to be done in the transition from commercial to residential.