1988-090 9/16/88
ORDINANCE NO. 88- 90
AN ORDINANCE APPROVING AN ANNEXATION AGREEMENT
(Commonwealth Edison Co. , TSS No. 109, A takisic Road)
WHEREAS, the Village of Buffalo Grove is a Home Rule Unit by virtue of
the Illinois Constitution of 1970; and,
WHEREAS, there has heretofore been submitted to the Corporate
Authorities of the Village of Buffalo Grove a petition to annex the property
legally described in Exhibit A hereto; and,
WHEREAS, there has been submitted to the Corporate Authorities of the
Village of Buffalo Grove an Annexation Agreement; and,
WHEREAS, proper and due notices of public hearings on said Annexation
Agreement and Zoning have been given and public hearings were held; and,
WHEREAS, it is determined to be in the best interest of the Village of
Buffalo Grove to approve said Annexation Agreement.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED BY THE PRESIDENT AND BOARD OF TRUSTEES OF
THE VILLAGE OF BUFFALO GROVE, COOK AND LAKE COUNTIES, ILLINOIS:
Section 1. The Annexation Agreement, a copy of which is attached hereto
and made a part hereof as Exhibit A is approved.
Section 2. The President and Clerk of the Village are hereby authorized
to execute said Agreement on behalf of the Village of Buffalo Grove.
Section 3. This Ordinance shall be in full force and effect from and
after its passage and approval. This Ordinance shall not be codified.
AYES: 6 - Marienthal, Glover, Reid, Shields, Shifrin, Mathias
NAYES: 0 - None
ABSENT: 0 - None
PASSED: October 3 1988
APPROVED: October 3 1988
APPROVED-
VERNA L. CLAYTON, Village Pr-' dent
ATTEST:
Vill e Clerk
10/3/88
COMMONWEALTH EDISON COMPANY
(TSS No. 109, Aptakisic Road)
ANNEXATION AGREEMENT
TABLE OF CONTENTS
1. Applicable Law. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2
2. Agreement: Compliance and Validit . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2
3. Enactment of Annexation Ordinance. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3
4. Enactment of Zoning Ordinance. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3
5. Approval of Plats. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3
6. Compliance with Applicable Ordinances. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4
7. Amendment of Plan. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4
8. Building Permit Fees. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5
9. Water Provision. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5
10. Drainage Provisions. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6
11 . Payment of Recapture Fees Owed. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6
12. Security for Public and Private Site Improvements. . . . . . . . . . . .6
13. Exhibits. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6
14. Building, Landscaping and Aesthetics Plans. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7
15. Right of Way Dedication. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7
16. Annexation to the Buffalo Grove Park District. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7
17. Facilitation of Develo went. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7
18. Enforceability of the Agreement. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8
19. Term of Agreement. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8
20. BindinB Effect of Agreement. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8
21. Corporate Capacities. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8
22. Notices. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8
23. Special Conditions. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9
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TSS NO. 109
ANNEXATION AGREEMENT
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COMMONWEALTH EDISON COMPANY
(TSS No. 109, Aptakisic Road)
ANNEXATION AGREEMENT
This agreement (hereinafter referred to as the "Agreement") made and entered
into this 3rd day of October, 1988, by and between the VILLAGE OF BUFFALO GROVE
(hereinafter referred to as "Village") by and through the President and Board of
Trustees of the Village (hereinafter collectively referred to as the "Corporate
Authorities") and the COMMONWEALTH EDISON COMPANY (hereinafter referred to as
"Owner") .
W I T N E S S E T H:
WHEREAS, the Village of Buffalo Grove is a Home Rule Unit by virtue of the
provisions of the Constitution of the State of Illinois of 1970; and,
WHEREAS, Owner is the owner of a certain tract of property (hereinafter
referred to as the "Property") (which includes unowned adjacent right-of-way)
comprising 27.6733 acres legally described and identified in EXHIBIT A attached
hereto, which exhibit is made a part hereof and which real estate is contiguous
to the corporate limits of the Village; and,
WHEREAS, Owner desires and proposes pursuant to the provisions and regu-
lations applicable to the R-1 (One-Family Dwelling) District of the Village
Zoning Ordinance with Special Use Authorization for a public utility facility, to
develop the Property in accordance with and pursuant to a certain Preliminary
Plan prepared by the Commonwealth Edison Company and dated as last revised
October 27, 1978, (hereinafter referred to as the "Preliminary Plan") , a copy of
which Preliminary Plan is attached hereto as EXHIBIT D and incorporated herein,
and subject to all other exhibits attached hereto or incorporated by reference
herein. Said development of Property shall contain an electrical transmission
substation and transmission lines.
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WHEREAS, pursuant to the provisions of Section 11-15. 1-1 et. seq. , of the
Illinois Municipal Code (Chapter 24, Illinois Revised Statutes 1987) and as the
same may have been modified by the Village's Home Rule Powers, a proposed
Annexation Agreement, was submitted to the Corporate Authorities and a public
hearing was held thereon pursuant to notice as provided by Statute; and,
WHEREAS, pursuant to due notice and advertisement, the Plan Commission of
the Village has held a public hearing and made their recommendations with respect
to the requested zoning in the R-1 District with Special Use authorization for a
public utility facility; and,
WHEREAS, the President and Board of Trustees after due and careful consid-
eration have concluded that the annexation of the Property to the Village and its
zoning and development on the terms and conditions herein set forth would further
enable the Village to control the development of the area and would serve the
best interests of the Village.
NOW, THEREFORE, in consideration of the premises, mutual covenants and
agreements herein set forth, the parties hereto agree as follows:
1. Applicable Law. This Agreement is made pursuant to and in accordance
with the provisions of Section 11-15.1-1 et. seq. , of the Illinois Municipal Code
(Chapter 24, Illinois Revised Statutes 1987) and as the same may have been
modified by the Village's Home Rule powers. The preceding whereas clauses are
hereby made a part of this Agreement.
2. A reement: Com liance and Validit . The Owner has filed with the
Village Clerk of the Village a proper petition pursuant to and in accordance with
provisions of Section 7-1-8 of the Illinois Municipal Code (Chapter 24, Illinois
Revised Statutes 1987) and as the same may have been modified by the Village's
Home Rule powers, conditioned on the execution of this Agreement and the compli-
ance with the terms and provisions contained herein, to annex Property to the
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Village. It is understood and agreed that this Agreement in its entirety,
together with the aforesaid petition for annexation, shall be null, void and of
no force and effect unless Property is validly annexed to the Village and is
validly zoned and classified in the R-1 District with a Special Use, all as
contemplated in this Agreement.
3. Enactment of Annexation Ordinance. The Corporate Authorities within
twenty-one (21) days of the execution of this Agreement by the Village will enact
a valid and binding ordinance (hereinafter referred to as the "Annexation Ordi-
nance") annexing Property to the Village. Said Annexation Ordinance shall be
recorded with the Lake County Recorder's Office along with the Plat of Annexation
(attached hereto as EXHIBIT B) . Recordation shall take place no more than thirty
(30) days after enactment of Annexation Ordinance.
4. Enactment of Zoning Ordinance. Within twenty-one (21) days after the
passage of the Annexation Ordinance, the Corporate Authorities shall adopt a
proper, valid and binding ordinance, zoning Property in the R-1 District with a
Special Use for a public utility facility subject to the restrictions further
contained herein and all applicable ordinances of the Village of Buffalo Grove as
amended from time to time. Said zoning shall be further conditioned on the
development of the Property in accordance with the Preliminary Plan (EXHIBIT D) .
5. Approval of Plats. The Corporate Authorities hereby approve a Prelimi-
nary Plan (EXHIBIT D) pursuant to the provisions of the Development Ordinance and
in addition agree to approve a Final Plan of Development or plats or phases of
the development of Property upon submission by the Owner of complete and proper
materials as required for the issuance of appropriate building and other permits
based on final versions of the plans and drawings of the development of Property
as submitted by the Owner provided that the plat or plats shall:
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(a) conform to the Preliminary Plan, (EXHIBIT D) ; and
(b) conform to the terms of this Agreement and all applicable Village
Ordinances as amended from time to time; and
(c) conform to the Development Improvement Agreement (EXHIBIT C) as
amended from time to time.
6. Compliance with Applicable Ordinances. The Owner agrees to comply with
all ordinances of the Village of Buffalo Grove as amended from time to time in
the development of the Property, provided that all new ordinances, amendments,
rules and regulations relating to zoning, building and subdivision of land
adopted after the date of this Agreement shall not be arbitrarily or discrimina-
torily applied to the Property but shall be equally applicable to all property
similarly zoned and situated to the extent possible. Owner, in the development
of the Property shall comply with the standards set forth in the Village of
Buffalo Grove Development Ordinance as amended from time to time.
7. Amendment of Plan. If the Owner desires to make changes in the Prelim-
inary Plan, as herein approved, the parties agree that such changes in the
Preliminary Plan will require, if the Village so determines, the submission of
amended plats or plans, together with proper supporting documentation, to the
Plan Commission and/or the Corporate Authorities to consider such changes to this
Agreement. The Corporate Authorities may, at their sole discretion, require
additional public hearings and may review the commitments of record contained in
this Agreement, including, but not limited to fees, prior to final consideration
of any change in the Preliminary Development Plan. The Village Manager is hereby
authorized to approve minor changes as he deems appropriate, provided that no
such changes--(a) involves a reduction of the area set aside for open space; nor
(b) increases by more than two percent (2%) the floor area proposed for nonresi-
dential use; nor (c) increases by more than two percent (2%) the total ground
area covered by buildings or structures. Notwithstanding the above, the Village
Manager is authorized to approve replacement and repair of transmission and
distribution facilities.
8. Building Permit Fees. The building permit fees may be increased from
time to time so long as said permit fees are applied consistently to all other
developments in the Village to the extent possible. In the event a conflict
arises between the Owner and the Village on any engineering and technical matters
subject to this Agreement, the Village reserves the right to pass along any and
all additional expenses incurred by the use of consultants in the review and
inspection of the development from time to time. Owner shall pay any
non-discriminatory new or additional fees hereinafter charged by the Village to
Owner or property within the Village.
9. Water Provision. The Owner shall be permitted and agrees to tap on to
the Village water system at points recommended by the Village Engineer, however,
it is understood that changes to the Preliminary Engineering Plan may be required
at the time of Final Engineering. The Owner shall construct a 16-inch diameter
watermain from Buffalo Grove Road and extending across the frontage of the
Property along Aptakisic Road including a public fire hydrant, as approved by the
Village Engineer. Said improvements shall be completed within 24 months of the
date of this Agreement. The Owner further agrees to pay to the Village such fees
in accordance with the applicable Village Ordinances at the time of the issuance
of the water and sewer permits. The Owner agrees to accept any increase in water
rates and tap on fees provided such rates and fees apply consistently to all
other similar users in the Village to the extent possible. Following such tap
on, the Village agrees to provide to the best of its ability and in a
non-discriminatory manner water service to the Owner in accordance with the
Preliminary Plan. Watermains serving the Property and those approved as part of
the development shall be installed by the Owner and, except for service
connections to the buildings shall, upon installation and acceptance by the
Village through formal acceptance action by the Corporate Authorities, be
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dedicated to the Village and become a part of the Village water system maintained
by the Village.
10. Drainage Provisions. The Owner shall fully comply with any request of
the Village Engineer related to the placement of buildings or structures on lots,
to preserve drainage standards. In the event of future development of the
Property, the Owner shall install any storm sewers and/or inlets which are
required to eliminate standing water or conditions of excess sogginess which may,
in the opinion of the Village Engineer, be detrimental to the growth and
maintenance of lawn grasses.
11. Pa ment of Reca ture Fees Owed. Any amount of recapture required to be
paid by this Property for sanitary sewer service shall be due and payable upon
connection of the Property to the sewer system.
12. Security for Public and Private Site Improvements. The Commonwealth
Edison Company shall construct the Aptakisic Road 8-foot sidewalk, the Aptakisic
Creek 8-foot bikepath, and the watermain within 24 months of the execution of
this Agreement.
13. Exhibits. The following EXHIBITS, some of which were presented in
testimony given by the Owner or the witnesses during the hearing held before the
Plan Commission and the Corporate Authorities prior to the execution of this
Agreement, are hereby incorporated by reference herein, made a part hereof and
designated as shown below. This Agreement, upon execution by the parties,
together with copies of all EXHIBITS, shall be kept on file with the Village
Clerk and be available for inspection to the parties hereto.
EXHIBIT A Legal Description
EXHIBIT B Plat of Annexation
EXHIBIT C Development Improvement Agreement
EXHIBIT D Preliminary Plan, (Sheets 109.1-1 and 109.1-2) by the
Commonwealth Edison Co. , dated October 27, 1978
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14. Building, Landsca in and Aesthetics Plans. Owner will submit building
and landscaping plans (which landscaping plans shall conform to the requirements
of Village Ordinances) for approval by the Appearance Commission and the Corpo-
rate Authorities before commencing construction of buildings. Lighting and
signage shall be compatible with surrounding areas. Phases not under con-
struction or completed shall be maintained in a neat and orderly fashion as
determined by the Village Manager.
15. Right of Way Dedication. The Owner acknowledges that it is the inten-
tion of the Village and other involved agencies that at some time in the future
Aptakisic Road will be widened. At the request of the Village, but no later than
12 months after the date of this Agreement, the Owner agrees to use its best
efforts to dedicate 14 feet of right-of-way or provide other means of public
access along Aptakisic Road to provide a right-of-way of 54 feet from the
centerline.
16. Annexation to the Buffalo Grove Park District. The Owner agrees, at
the request of the Buffalo Grove Park District, to annex any part or all of the
subject Property to said Park District.
17. Facilitation of Develo ment. Time is of the essence of this Agreement,
and all parties will make every reasonable effort to expedite the subject matters
hereof. It is further understood and agreed that the successful consummation of
this Agreement and the development of the Property in the best interests of all
the parties requires their continued cooperation. The Owner does hereby evidence
its intention to fully comply with all Village requirements, its willingness to
discuss any matters of mutual interest that may arise, and its willingness to
assist the Village to the fullest extent possible. The Village does hereby
evidence its intent to always cooperate in the resolution of mutual problems and
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its willingness to facilitate the development of the Property, as contemplated by
the provisions of this Agreement.
18. Enforceability of the Agreement. This Agreement shall be enforceable
in any court of competent jurisdiction by any of the parties or by an appropriate
action at law or in equity to secure the performance of the covenants herein
described. If any provision of this Agreement is held invalid, such provisions
shall be deemed to be excised herefrom and the invalidity thereof shall not
affect any of the provisions contained herein.
19. Term of Agreement. This Agreement will be binding on all parties for a
term of twenty (20) years from the date of the execution of this Agreement by the
Village. This Agreement shall not be assigned without prior written consent of
the Village.
20. Bindin Effect of Agreement. This Agreement shall be binding upon
the parties hereto, their respective successors and assigns.
21. Corporate Capacities. The parties acknowledge and agree that the
individuals that are member of the group constituting the Corporate` Authorities
are entering into this Agreement in their official capacities as members of such
group and shall have no personal liability in their individual capacities.
22. Notices. Any notice required pursuant to the provisions of this
Agreement shall be in writing and be sent by certified mail to the following
addresses until notice of change of address is given and shall be deemed received
on the fifth business day following deposit in the U.S. Mail.
If to Owner: William N. Darling
Commonwealth Edison Company
P.O. Box 767
Chicago, IL 60690
Copy to: Harlan M. Dellsy
Vice President and General Counsel
Commonwealth Edison Company
P.O. Box 767
Chicago, IL 60690
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If to Village: Village Clerk
Village of Buffalo Grove
50 Raupp Boulevard
Buffalo Grove, IL 60089
Copy to: William G. Raysa. Esq.
Bloche' , French & Raysa
1140 Lake Street
Suite 400
Oak Park, IL 60301
23. Special Conditions.
A. Owner may replace or add equipment within the existing fenced
transformer yard as depicted on EXHIBIT D as a minor change to the Special Use
authorization, provided that any building or transformer does not exceed 35 feet
in height.
B. Owner shall submit a landscaping plan for review and approval by
the Village's Appearance Commission and Village Forester.
C. Owner shall construct an 8-foot wide sidewalk along the Aptakisic
Road frontage of the Property, and an 8-foot wide bikepath along Aptakisic Creek,
as approved by the,Village Engineer. The Village agrees to enter into a lease
with Owner concerning the Village's use of the sidewalk and bikepath and
understands that the Village has no rights to use and/or occupancy of the
sidewalk and bikepath other than those granted in such lease with Owner.
D. It is understood and agreed that any future development of the
Property shall comply with the ordinances of the Village, as amended from time to
time.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the Corporate Authorities and Owner have caused
this instrument to be executed by their respective proper officials duly au-
thorized to execute the same on the day and the year first above written.
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VILLAGE OF BUFFALO GROVE
VE NA L. CLAYTON, Village PrOident
ATTEST:
Village GIgrk
COMMONWE LTH DIS N MPANY
ATTEST:
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EXHIBIT A
COMMONWEALTH EDISON
Aptakisic Road (TDC No. 109)
SUBJECT PROPERTY LEGAL DESCRIPTION:
Of that part of the Northwest Quarter of the Northwest Quarter of Section 28,
Township 43 North, Range 11, East of the Third Principal Meridian, described
as follows: Commencing at the Northwest corner of said Northwest Quarter of
the Northwest Quarter; thence North 89 degrees 47 minutes 30 seconds East,
along the North line of said Northwest Quarter of the Northwest Quarter,
248.965 feet to the point of beginning; thence South 48 degrees 12 minutes 10
seconds East, 235.52 feet; thence South 41 degrees 47 minutes 50 seconds;
West, 365.75 feet, to a point on the East line of the West 181.00 feet of
said Northwest Quarter of the Northwest Quarter; thence South 0 degrees 01
minutes 17 seconds West, along said East line of the West 181 .00 feet, to the
Centerline of the Creek commonly known as Aptakisic Creek; thence in a
Southeasterly direction along the centerline of said creek, to a point on the
South line of said Northwest Quarter of the Northwest Quarter; thence North
89 degrees 43 minutes 05 seconds East, along said South line, to the South—
east corner of said Northwest Quarter of the Northwest Quarter; thence North
0 degrees 04 minutes 25 seconds West, along the East line of said Northwest
Quarter of the Northwest Quarter, 712.58 feet; thence North 48 degrees 12
minutes 10 seconds West, 916.40 feet, to a point on the North line of said
Northwest Quarter of the Northwest Quarter; thence South 89 degrees 47
minutes 30 seconds West, along said North line, 388.54 feet to the point of
beginning, and including any adjacent unincorporated highway, situated in
Lake County, Illinois.