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1997-03-03 - Village Board Regular Meeting - Minutes 10021 3/3/97 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.MARCH 3.1997 CALL TO ORDER President Mathias called the meeting to order at 7:36 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;Robert Giddens,MIS Director;Frank Hruby,Director of Building&Zoning;Robert Pfeil,Village Planner;Brian Sheehan,Health Inspector;Richard Kuenkler,Village Engineer;Gregory Boysen,Director of Public Works;Raymond Rigsby,Superintendent of Public Works;Fire Chief Allenspach;Police Chief McCann;Deputy Police Chief Voigt;and Joseph Tenerelli,Village Treasurer. APPROVAL OF MINUTES Moved by Glover,seconded by Reid,to approve the minutes of the February 24, 1997 Special Meeting. Upon roll call,Trustees voted as follows: AYES: 5-Marienthal,Reid,Rubin,Hendricks,Glover NAYS: 0-None ABSTAIN: 1 -Braiman Motion declared carried. WARRANT#833 Mr.Tenerelli read Warrant#833. Moved by Marienthal,seconded by Reid,to approve Warrant#833 in the amount of$330,860.59,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. PROCLAMATION-AMERICAN RED CROSS President Mathias read a Proclamation declaring the month of March, 1997 as American Red Cross Month,urging all citizens to continue their generous support and ready assistance to the work of the Mid-American Chapter of the American Red Cross. l y ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT TASK FORCE `•/ President Mathias reviewed the purpose of the Economic Development Task Force,details of which are contained in his memo to the Board of February 27, 1997.and announced his first appointme nts to the Economic Development Task Force. Those appointed to the Task Force are:Trustees Braiman and Glover,David Stolman, Greg Lundgren,Mike Jonas,and Tim Beechick;he noted that others will be named in the future. Moved by Hendricks,seconded by Marienthal,to concur with President Mathias' appointments. III 10022 3/3/97 Trustee Reid stated that he is pleased to see that the commission is being formed,and stated that he hopes that the commission will be open to suggestions made by Trustees. Upon roll call,Trustees voted as follows: AYES: 6-Marienthal,Reid,Rubin,Braiman,Hendricks,Glover NAYS: 0-None Motion declared carried. PIZZA CHALLENGE Mike Jonas,representing the Chamber of Commerce,was recognized by the Board as being a member of the Economic Development Task Force;he then presented a report on the Pizza Challenge held by the Chamber last week,noting that over 5,000 units of food and over$3,200.00 was raised to be given to local food pantries. BLOOD DRIVE Trustee Reid noted that the quarterly Blood Drive sponsored by the Community Blood Donor Commission will be held at Alcott Center on Saturday,March 8, 1997. SPECIAL SERVICE AREA NUMBER ONE Mr.Balling reviewed the request for refunding of the Village's Series 1991 Special Service Area Number One, details of which are contained in Mr.Brimm's memo to him of February 25, 1997. President Mathias asked if there were any questions or objections from the Board;there were none. AGENDA ITEM Mr.Balling explained the reason for his request to remove Item XI.A.on the Consent Agenda and consider this item later on in the agenda,after the budget presentation. 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;there were no such requests,other than the request from Mr. Balling that Item XI.A.be removed from the Consent Agenda. President Mathias then read a brief synopsis of each item on the Consent AgendA. Moved by Braiman,seconded by Glover,to approve the Consent Agenda. ORDINANCE#97-20-Sign Code Variance Motion to approve Ordinance#97-20,Granting a Variance from Section 14.20.030 of the Sign Code to allow a Bank of America Wall Sign at Jewel/Osco,79 McHenry Rd. ORDINANCE#97-21-Sign Code Variance Motion to approve Ordinance#97-21,Granting a Variance from Section 14.40.020 of the Sign Code to permit a changeable copy sign-Twin Rinks Ice Pavilion. 10023 3/3/97 THE CLAREMONT-Ceritificate Acceptance&Approval Motion to approve a Certificate of Initial Acceptance and Approval-The Claremont,Weiland Road. Upon roll call,Trustees voted as follows: AYES: 6-Marienthal,Reid,Rubin,Braiman,Hendricks,Glover NAYS: 0-None Motion declared carried. ORDINANCE#97-22-TOWN CENTER PUD Marc Schwartz,attorney for the developer,made a presentation to the Board,details of which are contained in Mr. Pfeil's memo to Mr.Balling of February 27, 1997;he referred to an aerial photo during his presentation. John Green,Groundwork,Ltd.,also made a presentation to the Board,briefly reviewing the process since this project first was presented to the Village. Mr.Green referred to Exhibit 7B,Preliminary Site Plan dated 11/6/96, Exhibit 7A,Conceptual Site Plan,Exhibit 12,which is the current plan,and a small model of the site during his presentation. Mr.Green then identified the seven variations being requested. In answer to a question from Trustee Braiman,Mr.Green explained their plan to divert the majority of the traffic onto Route 83. Chief McCann reviewed the research the department has done with regard to crime statistics,and noted that he does not see any reason for concern regarding crime at this location;he noted that a local grocery store and a local gas station generate more calls than our current hotel and banquet facility combined. Mr.Green responded to Trustee Marienthal's question regarding the height and reason for the canopy at the parking deck. Mr. Schwartz responded to Trustee Marienthal's question regarding the identification tower;he also stated that the hotel and banquet facilities will be constructed at the same time,although the banquet facility will be fmished and opened approximately six months prior to the hotel. They have narrowed their negotiations for the hotel operator to three,but are not at liberty to disclose the names at this time. Chief Allenspach stated that all the concerns of the Fire Department have been addressed by the developer. In answer to a question from Trustee Braiman,Mr.Green stated that highest structure in this plan is approximately 25-30',and an office building would have an allowable height of 75'. Mr.Pfeil responded to Trustee Braiman's question regarding the sub-district,and the variation allowing 6.11 acres rather than the 10-are minimum. Trustee Hendricks stated that he is most impressed,and believes the developer has done an excellent job on this project. Jim Hampton,451 Town Place,stated that residents' concern are traffic,property values and crime,and asked for information on how this will enhance their residential values. Trustee Rubin stated that he wants to make sure Mr. Schwartz responds to Mr.Hampton's comments about perceived reduction in property values,the type of signage to be used to try to dissuade traffic from using Buffalo Grove Road,and a comparison of the covered garage currently in the Village to the proposed covered garage on this site. Trustee Rubin stated that the Village Board must take into consideration the entire population of 43,000 residents when making decisions on projects that are brought into the Village,and that,although there is always great concern 10024 3/3/97 with the residents most directly affected by a development,Trustees must ultimately make their decisions based on what is best for the entire Village. Trustees listen and take everyone's concerns under advisement. In some situations,Trustees may not feel it is in the best interest of the Village to agree with nearby residents,however,this does not mean that they have not given consideration to concerns of the residents. Nancy Moffat,610 Cherbourg Drive,stated that the proposed piece of property is an eyesore,and she is very pleased that it is going to be developed;she is impressed with the plans and believes it would put the finishing touches on the Town Center,and she would like to see the plan approved �./ Eric Smith,Chamber of Commerce,stated that the Buffalo Grove Chamber of Commerce would like to go on record as enthusiastically endorsing this project based on three main issues:need-the Chamber wants to keep business in Buffalo Grove;revenues-the need to replace the revenues of businesses being lost;and the need for the Village to welcome business. Wanda Tyndall-White,509 Harris Drive,opposes the project;she realizes that there needs to be a balance of development;she is not opposed to the business in this spot,but she believes that it is an inappropriate place for a hotel;she is opposed to having strangers in the community. Mr. Schwartz noted that there is no support showing that property values would be reduced;a hotel and banquet facility are permitted uses in the B-5 Town Center District;there is no evidence that crime would increase because of this facility;this development looks to the entire Village,not only the residents,but the fmancial growth and tax base of the Village;the site will be designed to create a traffic flow which will have minimal impact on nearby residents. Chief McCann commented on the configuration of the enclosed parking,stating that there will be video monitors which would be monitored by front desk personnel;the Police Department has asked to review the monitoring system before it is installed. Mr. Schwartz stated that the developer will make sure that the monitoring system is satisfactory to the Police Department and the developer. Plan Commission Chairman Goldspeil stated that the Plan Commission put in a great deal of work on this development;the banquet facility and the hotel will provide the kind of focal point originally planned for the Town Center;the Plan Commission took into account all concerns raised by residents,and he believes this plan does a good job in addressing those concerns;he believes this project merits support. Moved by Braiman,seconded by Hendricks,to pass Ordinance#97-22,approving an amendment to the Town Center Planned Unit Development,redesignation from the B-5 Office Sub-district to the Commercial/Recreational Sub-district and approval of a Preliminary Plan/Eleventh Amendment to the Town Center P.U.D.Ordinance. Mr.Raysa stated that the Village and the developer are in agreement on minor language changes. Trustee Braiman stated that he attended several workshops on this development,and he has given this a great deal of thought,but the fact that,if there were an office building there,it would likely be much larger than this proposal, helped to resolve many of the questions that he had,and he supports this development. Upon roll call,Trustees voted as follows: �•/ Ayes: 6-Marienthal,Reid,Rubin, Braiman,Hendricks,Glover Nays: 0-None Motion declared carried. President Mathias thanked all who attended for their input,and noted that,if the Board had not listened to the concerns of the residents,the plan would look like it did when first brought to the Board;although it might not be exactly as nearby residents would like,the Board tried to do what was best for the entire Village. 10025 3/3/97 Mr.Schwartz stated that this has been a collaborative effort between the developer,the Plan Commission,the citizens and the staff,all of whom worked very hard on the project,and he thanked everyone for their cooperation. RECESS President Mathias declared a recess from 9:15-9:26 P.M. 1997 STREET MAINTENANCE Moved by Braiman,seconded by Reid,to award bid for the 1997 Villagewide Street Maintenance Program,details of which are contained in Mr.Kuenkler's memo to Mr.Balling of February 24, 1997. Upon roll call,Trustees voted as follows: AYES: 6-Marienthal,Reid,Rubin,Braiman,Hendricks,Glover NAYS: 0-None Motion declared carried. FY1997-98 PROGRAM BUDGET Mr.Balling introduced the FY 1997-98 Program Budget for the Village of Buffalo Grove,reviewing his budget message. Mr.Brimm reviewed the revenues and expenses for all funds except for the Corporate Fund,which will be reviewed at the March 17, 1997 meeting ORDINANCE#97-23-REVENUE BONDS Moved by Braiman,seconded by Glover,to authorize the call and redemption of certain outstanding waterworks and sewerage refunding revenue bonds dated October 1, 1970 of the Village of Buffalo Grove,details of which are contained in Mr.Brimm's memo to Mr.Balling of February 7, 1997. Upon roll call,Trustees voted as follows: AYES: 6-Marienthal,Reid,Rubin,Braiman,Hendricks,Glover NAYS: 0-None Motion declared carried. ADJOURNMENT Moved by Reid,seconded by Braiman,to adjourn the meeting. Upon voice vote,the motion was unanimously declared carried. The meeting was adjourned at 10:15 P.M. � (bi t M.Sirabian,Village Clerk /7.0 APPROVED BY IS ! DAY OF 1997. Village sident