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1998-06-01 - Village Board Regular Meeting - Minutes 10209 6/1/98 MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE VILLAGE BOARD OF THE VILLAGE OF BUFFALO GROVE,HELD IN THE COUNCIL CHAMBERS, 50 RAUPP BOULEVARD.BUFFALO GROVE.ILLINOIS ON MONDAY.JUNE 1.1998 CALL TO ORDER President Mathias called the meeting to order at 7:35 P.M. Those present stood and pledged allegiance to the Flag. ROLL CALL Roll call indicated the following present:President Mathias;Trustees Marienthal,Reid,Rubin,Braiman,Hendricks and Glover. Also present were: William Balling,Village Manager;William Raysa,Village Attorney;Lee Szymborski,Assistant Village Manager;William Brimm,Finance Director;Phil Versten,Administrative Assistant;Robert Pfeil,Village Planner;Richard Kuenkler,Village Engineer;Fire Chief Allenspach;and Joseph Tenerelli,Village Treasurer. APPROVAL OF MINUTES Moved by Hendricks,seconded by Reid,to approve the minutes of the May 18, 1998 Regular Meeting. Upon roll call,Trustees voted as follows: AYES: 4-Marienthal,Reid,Braiman,Hendricks NAYS: 0-None ABSTAIN: 2-Rubin,Glover Motion declared carried. WARRANT#863 Mr. Tenerelli read Warrant#863. Moved by Braiman,seconded by Hendricks,to approve Warrant#863 in the amount of$1,461,896.26,authorizing payment of bills listed. Upon roll call,Trustees voted as follows: AYES: 6-Marienthal,Reid,Rubin,Braiman,Hendricks,Glover NAYS: 0-None Motion declared carried. NWMC LEGISLATOR REPORT CARD President Mathias reviewed the presentation made being on behalf of the Northwest Municipal Conference with regard to the 1997 Legislator Report Card;he explained the grading method and the scores for the legislators. President Mathias then read a certificate to State Senator Terry Link;Senator Link accepted the certificate and briefly noted that he appreciates the honor. President Mathias then read the scores of other legislators in the area. Senator Peterson arrived later on in the meeting,at which time he was presented with a certificate and also stated that he appreciates this honor and will continue to strive to pass legislation to benefit municipalities. STEVENSON HIGH SCHOOL-EXCELLENCE IN EDUCATION President Mathias read a Commendation recognizing Stevenson High School for its "Blue Ribbon Schools" Excellence in Education Award selected by the United States Department of Education. Principal Dan Galway and Student Council President Ryan Rubenstein accepted the Commendation and thanked the Board for recognizing this achievement,and briefly explained the process in submitting their application. 10210 6/1/98 J.B.WINBERIE'S President Mathias noted that the Police Department recently performed checks of area businesses selling tobacco products. J.B.Winberie's was issued a citation for selling to a minor;when they realized that this infraction had incurred,they voluntarily removed all tobacco machines from their premises and will no longer be selling tobacco products of any kind. President Mathias applauded them for their decision,and noted that they will be sent a commendation for their actions. PACE President Mathias stated that the Village has been notified by PACE that they will no longer be budgeting funds for the North Central bus service that has served the community since the train station opened. STORM DAMAGE Mr.Balling reported on the wind damage throughout the Village caused by the storm last Thursday evening;he commended the Public Works Department for the job that they performed in cleaning up the debris. ROUTE 83 OVERPASS Mr.Balling reviewed the infrastructure grant that the Village was able to secure to construct a bicycle ramp over Route 83 north of Buffalo Grove Road;this was a cooperative effort between the Village,the Park District and the Rotary Club. PUBLIC HEARING-NORTHWEST COMMUNITY HOSPITAL ANTENNA President Mathias opened the Public Hearing at 7:55 P.M.,and read from the Notice of Public Hearing which was published in the Daily Herald on May 16, 1998. Mr.Balling reviewed the request of Northwest Community Hospital,and noted that they have requested a postponement of this Public Hearing,as detailed in his memo to the Board of May 28, 1998. At 8:00 P.M.,President Mathias continued this Public Hearing until July 6, 1998. OUESTIONS FROM THE AUDIENCE President Mathias asked if there were any questions from the audience;there were none. CONSENT AGENDA President Mathias explained the Consent Agenda,stating that any member of the audience or the Board could request that an item be removed for full discussion;it was requested that Item XI.,D.be removed for full discussion. President Mathias then read a brief synopsis of each item on the Consent Agenda. Moved by Glover,seconded by Marienthal,to approve the Consent Agenda. ORDINANCE#98-39-Liquor Control Motion to approve Ordinancae#98-39,Amending the Liquor Control Ordinance reserving a Class B liquor license for Giordano's Restaurants,Inc. ORDINANCE#98-40-805 Vernon Court South Motion to approve Ordinancae#98-40,Granting a variance from Section 17.40.020 and 17.36.030 of the Buffalo Grove Zoning Ordinance,permitting the construction of a garage addition and allowing the driveway to exceed the 40%front yard coverage area at 805 Vernon Court South. 10211 6/1/98 ORDINANCE#98-41 -9-1-1 Motion to approve Ordinance#98-41,Raising the 9-1-1 Emergency Telephone System Surcharge from$.30 to$.75 per month for each network connection. RESOLUTION#98-24-Wisconsin Central Motion to approve Resolution#98-24,Allowing for the placement of advertising signs along the Wisconsin Central right-of-way adjacent to the Buffalo Grove commuter station. Upon roll call,Trustees voted as follows: AYES: 6-Marienthal,Reid,Rubin,Braiman,Hendricks,Glover NAYS: 0-None Motion declared carried. ORDINANCE#98-42-BUTTERNUT DRIVE/FOXFORD DRIVE President Mathias stated that,because of the people in the audience for this topic,he would like to handle this item now,rather than waiting until the end of the agenda;there were no objections. Mr.Balling reviewed the reason for the proposed ordinance,details of which are contained in Mr.Kuenkler's memo to him of May 21, 1998. A resident of Doubletree stated that he objects to the proposed ordinance because it provides no exception for people who live in the subdivision;when his daughter is dropped off at school at 7:45 A.M.,the driver would be unable to make a right turn to return home;he also does not believe it would prevent non-residents from cutting through the subdivision. Another resident of Doubletree stated that the proposed ordinance would put undue restrictions on the residents of the subdivision. Shelly Cohen,2744 Whispering Oaks Drive,stated that she lives right at the corner of Butternut,and the cars come racing around the corner,which is where her children wait for the bus,and she is concerned that they will be hit by one of those cars;she would also like to see the hours changed from 7:00-9:00 A.M.because the busses are not finished going through the subdivision until at least 8:30 A.M. Linda Vranek,stated that there is a constant line of traffic coming through the neighborhood,and children have great difficulty crossing the street to get to the bus;she would like to see the ordinance passed for the sake of the children. Amy Ross,a resident of Doubletree stated that she would like to see the ordinance passed,and would also see the hours extended from 7:00-9:00 A.M. Another resident of Doubletree stated that she has to walk her daughter,who was nearly hit by a car,across the street because she cannot get across due to the steady stream of cars. Moved by Rubin,seconded by Reid,to pass Ordinance#98-42,amending Chapter 10 of the Municipal Code prohibiting right turns from northbound Buffalo Grove Road on to either eastbound Butternut Drive or Foxford Drive between the hours of 7:00 A.M.and 9:00 A.M.on weekdays. Trustee Rubin pointed out that any time traffic is restricted into a neighborhood,it is a balancing act,but the health and safety issue must outweigh inconvenience. Trustee Reid concurred with Trustee Rubin;he believes it is worth trying,and would like a review of the situation in a specific period of time. 10212 6/1/98 Trustee Braiman also concurs;he would like to see the hours remain at 7:00-8:00 A.M.because the high school has already begun by that time,and there are no trains after that time;if there is still a problem,the hours could then be expanded to 9:00 A.M. Trustees Rubin and Reid accepted the change of hours to read 7:00 A.M.-8:00 A.M. Trustee Marienthal stated that the most important issue is safety. Trustee Rubin explained why having stickers for residents in certain areas is not feasible. Trustee Braiman suggested October 1, 1998 as a target for review of this situation. Upon roll call,Trustees voted as follows on the motion: YES: 6-Marienthal,Reid,Rubin,Braiman,Hendricks,Glover NAYS: 0-None Motion declared carried. RESOLUTION#98-25-TOWN CENTER Mr.Balling reviewed the proposed resolution,details of which are contained in Mr.Kuenkler's memo to him of May 26, 1998. Moved by Rubin,seconded by Reid,to pass Resolution#98-25,approving a Town Center traffic signal maintenance agreement. Upon roll call,Trustees voted as follows: AYES: 6-Marienthal,Reid,Rubin,Braiman,Hendriacks,Glover NAYS: 0-None Motion declared carried. TOWN CENTER/EAGLE FOODS Moved by Rubin,seconded by Reid,to approve an off-site street light agreement as it concerns Town Center and Eagle Foods. Upon roll call,Trustees voted as follows: AYES: 6-Marienthal,Reid,Rubin,Braiman,Hendricks,Glover NAYS: 0-None Motion declared carried. EAGLE FOOD STORE AT TOWN CENTER Moved by Rubin,seconded by Reid,to approve a fmal plat and Development Improvement Agreement Eagle Food P �' - g Store at Town Center;details of this approval are contained in Mr.Kuenkler's memo to Mr.Balling of May 29, 1998. Upon roll call,Trustees voted as follows: AYES: 6- Marienthal,Reid,Rubin,Braiman,Hendricks,Glover NAYS: 0-None Motion declared carried. NEW LIFE LUTHERAN CHURCH/KENSINGTON SCHOOL Scott Wood,representing New Life Lutheran Church,reviewed the request of the church,details of which are contained in Mr.Pfeil's memo to Mr.Balling of May 28, 1998. Barbara Marlas,Kensington School,reviewed their proposal,details of which are contained in the above-mentioned memo. 10213 6/1/98 Moved by Rubin,seconded by Reid,to refer the New Life Lutheran Church/Kensington School proposal at Buffalo Grove Road and Deerfield Parkway to the Plan Commission for review. Trustee Braiman stated that he is concerned about the parking because there is no other area for overflow parking;he would also like a tree survey. In answer to aquestion from Trustee Reid,Ms.Marlas stated that both buildings would be built at the same time; g , they expect approximately 160 children at various times during the day,and approximately 20 staff members;she then went on to review the history of Kensington School. Mr.Wood reviewed the plans for the church,and stated that they do not anticipate any enlargements. Trustee Reid stated that he wants to be sure there is adequate screening for the neighborhood. Trustee Rubin stated that he does have concern with the school. Mr.Wood stated there are no plans for a parsonage. Trustee Rubin has serious reservations about the traffic issues with a day care user in a residential area;he would like to see the press publicize this so that neighbors will have input. Trustee Braiman reiterated that,since this is a special use,we make sure that we delineate what uses are permissible with regard to the shared parking;he does not see this as being an intense commercial use. Ms.Mamas stated that the last of the pick-ups would be at 6:00 P.M.,and it is a gradual departure;arrival times begin at 7:00 A.M.and continue until 8:30 or 9:00 A.M. In response to a question from Trustee Marienthal,Mr. Wood stated that one building would not be sufficient for both uses;the school would be built first,and the church would be built next spring. Mr.Wood stated that the construction of the church is dependent upon the revenue from the school. Trustee Reid stated that his concern is that plans have been approved for the church in the past,and he believes that there should be a time limit put on the plans,if they are approved,so that the plan would not remain open indefmitely. Trustee Rubin stated that,if a church is not built on this property,there should be residential zoning at the location; he is uncomfortable with school buildings on that site. Upon roll call,Trustees voted as follows on the motion: AYES: 5-Marienthal,Reid,Braiman,Hendricks,Glover NAYS: 1 -Rubin Motion declared carried. APTAKISIC EAST DEVELOPMENT Mr.Balling reviewed the proposed Aptakisic East development on the south side of Aptakisic Road wast of the Wisconsin Central Railroad,details of which are contained in Mr.Pfeil's memo to him of May 28, 1998. John Green,Groundwork,Ltd.,presented the planning concepts and the initial concepts for the use of this property; he referred to the Site Plan during his presentation. There was some concern regarding ingress and egress,and traffic,but there were no objections to the petitioner moving forward with this plan,however,it was suggested that there be some indication from Lake County as to what is feasible before a recommendation is made to the Plan Commission. President Mathias suggested that the developer file a petition. Trustee Braiman stated that he would prefer to see B2 zoning rather than B4. CELLULAR TOWER ANTENNA Mr.Versten made a presentation with regard to telecommunications tower siting,details of which are contained in his memo to Mr.Balling of May 28, 1998. 10214 6/1/98 Trustee Reid stated that he believes that the Village needs to work through the Northwest Municipal Conference and the Lake County Municipal League to get a better handle on what some of the other communities are doing;he believes it is appropriate to have this go to the zoning subcommittee;he believes the revenue possibilities also need to be explored. Trustee Braiman stated that this item be dealt with up front,and it can be incorporated into another code review format at a later date;he believes that certain areas,such as residential,should be eliminated from having any type of towers;he also believes there should be a differentiation between a stand-alone tower and one on top of a building; he would not like to see a moratorium,but would like to see it dealt with immediately. President Mathias suggested a workshop meeting on this topic,and perhaps bringing in an expert for that workshop. Trustee Glover also stated that we should be pro-active. It was agreed that staff should accept applications,but make sure the applicant understands that it is not going to happen overnight. ADJOURNMENT Moved by Braiman,seconded by Reid, to adjourn the meeting. Upon voice vote,the motion was unanimously declared carried. The meeting was adjourned at 9:25 P.M. • / et M. Sirabian,Village Clerk APPROVED BY ME THIS tel4DAY OF a / i , 1998 ...,-4:1,11ilryv Village ' -1.