1988-093 9/16/88
ORDINANCE NO. 88— 93
AN ORDINANCE APPROVING AN ANNEXATION AGREEMENT
(Commonwealth Edison Co. , TDC 237, Busch Parkway)
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:
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10/3/88
COMMONWEALTH EDISON COMPANY
(TDC No. 237, Busch Parkway)
Annexation Agreement
TABLE OF CONTENTS
1. Applicable Law. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2
2. A reement: Compliance and Validit . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2
3. Enactment of Annexation Ordinance. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3
4. Enactment of Zoning Ordinance. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3
5. Approval of Plats. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3
6. Compliance with A2plicable Ordinances. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4
7. Amendment of Plan. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4
8. Building Permit Fees. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4
9. Water Provision. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5
10. Storm and Sanitary Sewer Provisions. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5
11. Drainage Provisions. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6
12. Security for Public and Private Site Improvements. , . . . . . . . . .7
13. Exhibits. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7
14. Building, Landsca in and Aesthetics Plans. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7
15. Annexation to the Buffalo Grove Park District. . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7
16. Facilitation of Development. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7
17. Enforceabilit of the Agreement. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8
18. Term of Agreement. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8
19. Binding Effect of Agreement. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8
20. Corporate Capacities. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8
21. Notices. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8
22. Special Conditions. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9
COMMONWEALTH EDISON
TDC No. 237
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COMMONWEALTH EDISON COMPANY
(TDC No. 237, Busch Parkway)
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") comprising 7.8808 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 Industrial District of the Village Zoning Ordinance to
develop property in accordance with and pursuant to a certain Preliminary Plan
prepared by Commonwealth Edison and dated as last revised August 15, 1988 a copy
of which Preliminary Plan is attached hereto as EXHIBIT D and 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 distribution center (TDC) and existing transmission lines.
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
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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 classification in the Industrial District; 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: Compliance and Validity. 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
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
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validly zoned and classified in the Industrial District, 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 Industrial District
subject to the restrictions further contained herein and all applicable ordi-
nances 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 a 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:
(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.
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p The Owner agrees to comply with
. Compliance with Applicable Ordinances.
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 Development Plan, as herein approved, the parties agree that such changes
in the Preliminary Development Plan will require, if the Village so determines,
the submission of amended plats or plans, together with proper supporting docu-
mentation, 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 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 nonresidential 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
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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 which
points to the extent shown on EXHIBIT D are hereby approved by the Village,
however, it is understood that changes to the Preliminary Engineering Plan may be
required at the time of Final Engineering. Developer shall construct a private
fire hydrant oh the Property as approved by the Village Engineer. 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 dedicated to the Village and become a part of the Village water
system maintained by the Village.
10. Storm and Sanitary Sewer Provisions.
A. The Corporate Authorities agree to cooperate with the Owner and to use
their best efforts to aid Owner in obtaining such permits from governmental
agencies having jurisdiction as may be necessary to authorize connection from the
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proposed development to the Lake County Public Works Department system for the
collection of sewage as may be appropriate. The Owner shall construct on-site
and off-site sanitary sewers as may be necessary to service the Property, as per
EXHIBIT D, however, it is understood that changes to the Preliminary Engineering
Plan may be required at the time of Final Engineering, Upon installation and
acceptance by the Village through formal acceptance action by the Corporate
Authorities, the Corporate Authorities agree to operate and maintain such sys-
tems, except for sanitary sewer service connections. The Owner agrees to accept
any increase in sewer rates and tap on fees, provided that such fees and rates
are applied consistently to all similar users in the Village to the extent
possible.
B. The Owner shall also construct on the Property in question any storm
sewers which may be necessary to service the Property, however, it is understood
that changes to the Preliminary Engineering Plan may be required at the time of
Final Engineering. Upon installation and acceptance by the Village through
formal acceptance action by the Corporate Authorities, the Corporate Authorities
agree to operate and maintain that portion of the storm sewer system which serves
public streets, or multiple properties, and the Owner agrees to operate and
maintain that portion of the storm sewer system located on the subject Property
and not dedicated, and shall record a covenant to that effect within thirty (30)
days of the recording of the Plat of Subdivision.
11. 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. 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.
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12. Security for Public and Private Site Improvements. The Commonwealth
Edison Company shall construct water and sewer lines and an 8-foot wide bikepath
as specified in this Agreement within 24 months of the date of 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 by Commonwealth Edison, dated
August 15, 1488
14. Buildin , Landscaping 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. 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.
16. Facilitation of Development. 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
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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
its willingness to facilitate the development of the Property, as contemplated by
the provisions of this Agreement.
17. 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.
18. 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.
19. Bindin Effect of Agreement. This Agreement shall be binding upon
the parties hereto, their respective successors and assigns.
20. 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.
21. Notices. Any notice required pursuant to the provisions of this
Agreement shall be in writing and be sent by certified mail to the following
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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
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
22. Special Conditions.
A. Owner shall comply with the Village's stormwater detention stan-
dards, including the submission of any documents or plans required by the Village
Engineer to determine compliance.
B. Owner shall construct a barrier at the driveway to the Property
from Commerce Court to restrict access to the Property.
C. Owner shall submit a landscaping plan for review and approval by
the Village's Appearance Commission and Village Forester.
D. Owner shall construct an 8-foot wide bikepath on the Property as
approved by the Village Engineer. The Village agrees to enter into a lease with
Owner concerning the Village's use of the bikepath and understands that the
Village has no rights to use and/or occupancy of the bikepath other than those
granted in such a lease with Owner.
E. Owner shall be allowed to construct a fence 8 feet in height,
including barbed wire, to provide security for the transmission equipment.
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IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the Corporate Authorities and Owner have caused this
instrument to be executed by their respective proper officials duly authorized to
execute the same on the day and the year first above written.
VILLAGE OF BUFFALO GROVE
VERNA L. CLAYTON, Vil age Pr ident
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VilllaW Clerk
COMMONWEALTH EDISON COMPANY
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EXHIBIT A
COMMONWEALTH EDISON
Busch Parkway (TDC No. 237)
SUBJECT PROPERTY LEGAL DESCRIPTION: That part of the South half of Section
27 and of the North half of Section 34 all in Township 43 North, Range 11
East of the Third Principal Meridian described as follows: Beginning at the
Northwest corner or Block 4 in Horatio Gardens Subdivision as recorded July
13, 1927 as Document 302090; thence East along the North line of Blocks 4 and
3 in said Subdivision a distance of 200.75 feet to the Westerly right-of-way
line of the Chicago and Wisconsin Railroad Company; thence Northwesterly
along the Westerly right-of-way line of said Railroad a distance of 328.50
feet to an angle point; thence Northwesterly along a diagonal line forming an
angle of 29 degrees 40 minutes 30 seconds from Northerly to Northwesterly
with the Westerly right-of-way line of said Railroad a distance of 1488.62
feet to the intersection of said diagonal line with a line 2. 13 chains East
of the West line (measured at right angles to) said Section 27; thence South
along a line which is 2.13 chains (measured at right angles to) the West line
of said Section 27 a distance of 281 .29 feet to a point which is 210 feet
(measured at right angles to) the aforesaid diagonal line; thence
Southeasterly along a line which is 210 feet (measured at right angles to)
and parallel with the aforesaid diagonal line a distance of 1245.84 feet to
an angle point; thence Southeasterly along a line which is 210 feet
Southwesterly of (measured at right angles to) and parallel with the first
mentioned Westerly right-of-way line of said Railroad a distance of 267.25
feet to the intersection of said parallel line with the West line of said
Block 4; thence North along the West line of said Block 4 a distance of 63.66
feet to the point of beginning, situated in the County of Lake in the State
of Illinois.