1998-02-17 - Village Board Special Meeting - Minutes 10164
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MINUTES OF THE SPECIAL MEETING OF THE VILLAGE BOARD OF
THE VILLAGE OF BUFFALO GROVE,HELD IN THE COUNCIL CHAMBERS,
50 RAUPP BOULEVARD.BUFFALO GROVE.ILLINOIS ON TUESDAY.FEBRUARY 17. 1998
CALL TO ORDER
President Mathias called the meeting to order at 7:42 P.M. Those present stood and pledged allegiance to the Flag.
ROLL CALL
Roll call indicated the following present:President Mathias: Trustees Marienthal,Rubin,Braiman,Hendricks,and
Glover. Trustee Reid was absent.
Also present were: William Balling,Village Manager;William Raysa,Village Attorney;Lee Szymborski,Assistant
Village Manager; William Brimm,Finance Director;Robert Pfeil,Village Planner;Richard Kuenkler,Village
Engineer;Fire Chief Allenspach;and Joseph Tenerelli,Village Treasurer.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES
Moved by Rubin,seconded by Glover,to approve the minutes of the January 26, 1998 Committee of the Whole
Meeting. Upon roll call,Trustees voted as follows:
AYES: 4-Rubin,Braiman,Hendricks,Glover
NAYS: 0-None
ABSTAIN: 1 -Marienthal
ABSENT: 1 -Reid
Motion declared carried.
Moved by Hendricks,seconded by Glover,to approve the minutes of the February 2, 1998 Regular Meeting. Upon
roll call,Trustees voted as follows:
AYES: 5-Marienthal,Rubin,Braiman,Hendricks,Glover
NAYS: 0-None
ABSENT: 1 -Reid
WARRANT#855
Mr.Tenerelli read Warrant#855. Moved by Braiman,seconded by Hendricks,to approve Warrant#855 in the
amount of$1,535,705.94,authorizing payment of bills listed. Upon roll call,Trustees voted as follows:
AYES: 5 -Marienthal,Rubin,Braiman,Hendricks,Glover
NAYS: 0-None
ABSENT: 1 -Reid
Motion declared carried.
PROCLAMATION-SEVERE WEATHER PREPAREDNESS
President Mathias read a Proclamation declaring March 1-7, 1998 as Severe Weather Preparedness Week in Buffalo
Grove,and urging all residents to become familiar with the hazards of severe storms and to become better prepared
at the work place and at home to minimize the devastating effects of severe storms.
BUFFALO GROVE FIRE DEPARTMENT/MDA
A representative of the North Shore Chapter of the Muscular Dystrophy Association stated that she is present to
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honor the Buffalo Grove firefighters for their efforts in raising funds for MDA. The Buffalo Grove Fire
Department raised over$10,000;they were#1 in the area and#3 in the state,behind only Chicago and Aurora. She
thanked the firefighters and the community and presented a plaque representing the winner of the Golden Boot
Award to the Buffalo Grove Fire Department. A representative of the Fire Department received the award and
thanked all those involved in this fundraising event.
BUFFALO GROVE PIZZA CHALLENGE
President Mathias noted that the Buffalo Grove Chamber of Commerce Pizza Challenge for the benefit of the
�./ Interfaith Council will be held this Thursday evening at Buffalo Grove High School.
MANAGEMENT REPORT
Mr.Balling noted the submittal of the Management Report for January, 1998;there were no questions on same.
PLAN COMMISSION REFERRALS
Mr.Balling noted two proposals that staff would like sent directly to the Plan Commission for review and Public
Hearing without conducting pre-application conferences.
The first request concerned the drainage way in the Missner Industrial Park off of Hastings Road.
Moved by Rubin,seconded by Braiman,to refer the Missner Industrial Park to the Plan Commission for review.
Upon roll call,Trustees voted as follows:
AYES: 5 -Marienthal,Rubin,Braiman,Hendricks,Glover
NAYS: 0-None
ABSENT: 1 -Reid
Motion declared carried.
The second request is for the Wendy's proposal at the southeast corner of the Woodlands Commons;this is not a
zoning application,but rather a refinement of the plan.
Because there will be a drive-through at the Wendy's,Trustee Marienthal stated that he would like to see a
presentation before the Board.
Trustee Rubin stated that he disagrees,because believes that would be the job of the Plan Commission..
Moved by Rubin,seconded by Hendricks,to refer the outlot at Woodland Commons to the Plan Commission for !,
review. Upon roll call,Trustees voted as follows:
AYES: 4-Rubin,Braiman,Hendricks,Glover
NAYS: 1 -Marienthal
ABSENT: 1 -Reid
Motion declared carried.
PUBLIC HEARING-B-5 DISTRICT
President Mathias opened the Public Hearing at 8:00 P.M.and read from the Notice of Public Hearing published in
the Daily Herald on February 2, 1998
Mr.Balling reviewed this proposal,details of which are contained in Mr.Pfeil's memo to him of February 12, 1998.
Marc Schwartz,representing the developer,stated that they do not have a specific use plan to submit at this time.
President Mathias asked if there were any comments from the Board or anyone in the audience;there were none.
At 8:05 P.M.,President Mathias continued the Public Hearing until the April 20, 1998 Regular Board Meeting.
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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. President Mathias then read a brief
synopsis of each item on the Consent Agenda. Mr.Raysa noted that Item B should be stated that it is the best
qualified responsible bidder.
Moved by Marienthal,seconded by Glover to approve the Consent Agenda.
ORDINANCE#98-8-Renaming Busch Parkway
Motion to pass Ordinance#98-8,Renaming Busch Road/Busch Parkway between IL Route 83 and Deerfield
Parkway to Deerfield Parkway.
GOLF COURSE EOUIPMENT-Award of Bid
Motion to Award of Bid-Buffalo Grove Golf Course Maintenance Equipment.
CHEVY CHASE MAINTENANCE BUILDING-Initial Acceptance and Approval
Motion to Approve an Initial Acceptance and Approval-Chevy Chase Maintenance Building.
RESOLUTION 98-7-REVENUE BOND SHARING
Mr.Balling reviewed the proposed resolutions,details of which are contained in Mr.Brimm's memo to him of
February 12, 1998.
Moved by Rubin,seconded by Braiman,to pass Resolution#98-7,accepting a Term Sheet for Proposed Town
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Center Revenue Bond Sharing Restructuring. Upon roll call,Trustees voted as follows:ws:
AYES: 5 -Marienthal,Rubin,Braiman,Hendricks,Glover
NAYS: 0-None
ABSENT: 1 -Reid
Motion declared carried.
RESOLUTION#98-8-VILLAGEWIDE STREET MAINTENANCE
Mr.Balling reviewed the proposal,details of which are contained in Mr.Kuenkler's memo to him of February 11,
1998;he stated that there will be a public informational meeting for affected residents on March 10, 1998.
Moved by Marienthal,seconded by Hendricks,to pass Resolution#98-8,approving a bid waiver and an Agreement
for Construction Engineering Services for the 1998 Villagewide Contractual Street Maintenance Project,and award
of bid to Arrow Road Construction Company for the 1998 Villagewide Contractual Street Maintenance Project
(Checker Drive). Upon roll call,Trustees voted as follows:
AYES: 5-Marienthal,Rubin,Braiman,Hendricks,Glover
NAYS: 0-None
ABSENT: 1 -Reid
Motion declared carried.
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ORDINANCE#98-9-TOWN CENTER/EAGLE
Marc Schwartz,attorney representing the developer,introduced the matter before the Board tonight.
John Green,Groundwork,Inc.,made a presentation to the Board,describing the evolution of the site plan and the
changes that have been implemented in the plan since the Public Hearing before the Plan Commission,details of
this presentation are contained in Mr.Pfeil's memo to Mr.Balling of February 13, 1998. Mr.Green referred to the
following during his presentation:
• Aerial Photo
• Concept Site Plan
• Preliminary Site Plan(1st,2nd,3rd)
• Rendering
• Elevations
• Landscape Drawings(2)
Mr.Green and Mr. Schwartz then answered questions from the Board.
In answer to a question from Trustee Braiman,Mr.Schwartz stated that there will be no outside storage at the north
end of the lot and that could be included as a special condition. Trustee Braiman wants to have the compactor issue
in special conditions. Mr.Balling suggested that these two special conditions be listed as Paragraph K.And L.
Under Special Conditions.
Larry Rudnick,375 Town Place Circle,stated that the use of this land for a supermarket is inappropriate because of
the close proximity to the town homes;there are only two roads that provide access to these homes,and the traffic
will be a detriment to the Town Place residents;residents do not want to have the noise from delivery trucks as they
are loading and unloading;he read a petition stating the objection of the Town Place residents to the proposed 24-
house Eagle Food Store.
Robert Masset,383 Town Place Circle,stated that there has been much improvement in the plan;he does not like
the idea of having a 24-hour food store next to his home;he would like to have deliveries restricted to 7:00-A.M.-
6:00 P.M.on week-days,and 9:00 A.M.-6:00 P.M.on Saturday;he suggested that the awning be extended further
out on the west side of the building;he suggested eliminating some parking spaces on the northwest corner so that
more trees could be put there;he suggested putting the Eagle on the south side of the center.
Mr.Masset then read a letter from Eugene Kaner,381 Town Place Circle,stating his objections to the Eagle Food
Store;the residents are an integral part of the overall development of the Town Center;traffic will be a major
problem;there will be a decrease in property values.
Teresa Steffel,395 Town Place Circle,is concerned about a back-up of trucks waiting to unload;she asked that the
time be changed from the 24-hour operation;she will not be able to sit in her back yard because of all the noise this
will create;she and her husband would not have bought their home if they had known about this;she is very
disappointed.
Mimi Breit, 841 Dorncliff;stated that she does not understand how another food store will benefit the community;
she is tired of going to Vernon Hills or Arlington Heights to shop;she would like to see another type of store on this
site.
Richard Heinrich, 1222 Green Knolls,spoke in favor of this proposal,because something needs to be done to
revitalize the center;a failed shopping center will be more detrimental to property values than the food store;the
competition between Eagle and other food stores should be healthy for consumer prices.
Eric Smith,representing the Chamber of Commerce,supports the project;an anchor is necessary at the center,and
will help the other stores;go along with the Economic Development Task Force goals to bring in new business;this
does not necessarily go along with the original plan for the Town Center,nor is it the ideal use,but it is necessary to
make the Center successful.
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Mr. Schwartz stated that the loading docks provide for two tractor/trailer trucks to unload simultaneously; it would
be a rare occurrence for more than that to be at the store;if that were to happen,the employees would direct them
elsewhere to wait for unloading availability. He stated that they will stick to the assigned hours for deliveries,but
they do need that window of time for deliveries.
Trustee Marienthal noted that this Center has never been accepted by the community,and asked that the developer
take a step back and look at the entire center and see if this is workable;he questions the viability of Eagle;he does
l ' not think this is an appropriate place for a food store.
Trustee Rubin stated that the Board must work with what is there;he does have a concern with a dry cleaner in the
Eagle.
Trustee Braiman stated that he believes that the developer has worked on this,and there has not been a great deal of
interest,and although this may not be the most ideal use,this is what there is to work with.
Trustee Glover asked the developer to reconsider the dry cleaning operation,since there already is a viable dry
cleaner in the center; she also asked a question regarding noise levels,which was answered by Mr. Schwartz;she
stated that the Board has done as much as possible to address the concerns of the Town Place residents;even though
this may not be the ideal situation,the Board must do the best they can with the tools available.
Moved by Rubin,seconded by Hendricks,to pass Ordinance#98-9,an ordinance approving an Amendment to the
Planned Unit Development,approving a Special Use for a Supermarket in the Commercial/Recreational Sub-
District of the Town Center District and approval of a Preliminary Plan,subject to the addition of Paragraphs K.and
L. as discussed tonight. Upon roll call,Trustees voted as follows:
AYES: 4-Rubin,Braiman,Hendricks,Glover
NAYS: 1 -Marienthal
ABSENT: 1 -Reid
Motion declared carried.
ORDINANCE#98-10-B-5 ZONING
Moved by Rubin,seconded by Hendricks,to pass Ordinance#98-10,an ordinance amending the Village of Buffalo
Grove Zoning Ordinance concerning Special Uses in the B-5 Town Center District to allow supermarkets. Upon
roll call,Trustees voted as follows:
AYES: 4-Rubin,Braiman,Hendricks,Glover
NAYS: 1 -Marienthal
ABSENT: 1 -Reid
Motion declared carried.
ZBA APPEAL
Jerald Brim,Brim Consulting Ltd.,architects and planners,made a presentation to the Board on behalf of Gary
and Naomi Sitzmann,699 Pinehurst Lane,details of which are contained in Mr. Schar's memo to Mr.Balling of
February 11, 1998.
Zoning Board of Appeals Chairman Heinrich,and Commissioners Entman and Windecker each reviewed the
reasons that they voted as they did,and the discussion which took place at the ZBA meeting.
After lengthy Board discussion,it was moved by Glover,seconded by Rubin,to pass Ordinance#98-11,granting
the variation from section 17.40.020 of the Buffalo Grove Zoning Ordinance. Upon roll call,Trustees voted as
follows:
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AYES: 2-Rubin,Braiman
NAYS: 3 -Marienthal,Hendricks,Glover
ABSENT: 1 -Reid
Motion declared carried.
ADJOURNMENT
Moved by Braiman,seconded by Glover,to adjourn the meeting. Upon voice vote,the motion was unanimously
declared carried. The meeting was adjourned at 10:55 P.M.
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et M. Sirabian,Village Clerk
APPROVED BY E THIS DAY OF 98
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