1996-10-07 - Village Board Regular Meeting - Minutes 9959
10/7/96
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. OCTOBER 7. 1996
CALL TO ORDER
President Mathias called the meeting to order at 7:34 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 Brimm, Acting Village Manager; William Raysa, Village Attorney; Robert Pfeil, Village
Planner; and Joseph Tenerelli, Village Treasurer.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES
Moved by Rubin, seconded by Reid, to approve the minutes of the September 9, 1996 Special Meeting. Upon roll
call, Trustees voted as follows:
AYES: 6 - Marienthal, Reid, Rubin, Braiman, Hendricks, Glover
NAYS: 0 - None
Motion declared carried.
Moved by Rubin, seconded by Hendricks, to approve the minutes of the September 16, 1996 Regular Meeting. Upon
roll call, Trustees voted as follows:
AYES: 6 -Marienthal, Reid, Rubin, Braiman, Hendricks, Glover
NAYS: 0- None
Motion declared carried.
WARRANT#823
Mr. Tenerelli read Warrant#823. Moved by Glover, seconded by Hendricks,to approve Warrant#823 in the amount
of$2,008,763.24, 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.
ZONING BOARD OF APPEALS
President Mathias appointed Steven Sandler to the Zoning Board of Appeals for a term to expire 4/30/98. Moved by
Braiman, seconded by Rubin, to concur with President Mathias' appointment. Upon roll call, Trustees voted as
follows:
AYES: 6 - Marienthal, Reid, Rubin, Braiman, Hendricks, Glover
NAYS: 0 - None
Motion declared carried.
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COMMUNITY BLOOD DONOR COMMISSION
President Mathias appointed Elaine Wasserman, Arlette Johnson, and Ken Hafft to the Community Blood Donor
Commission for terms to expire 4/30/98. Moved by Braiman, seconded by Hendricks, to concur with President
Mathias' appointments. Upon roll call, Trustees voted as follows:
AYES: 6 - Marienthal, Did, Rubin, Braiman, Hendricks, Glover
NAYS: 0- None
Motion declared carried.
PROCLAMATION-HALLOWEEN
President Mathias read a Proclamation declaring Thursday, October 31, 1996 between the hours of 2:00 P.M. and
7:00 P.M. as Trick or Treat Day in Buffalo Grove.
TRAIN WHISTLE BLOWING
President Mathias reported on the amendment passed by both the Senate and the House of Representatives to the Swift
Rail Development Act.
PETITION FILING
The Village Clerk noted that petitions are available in her office for ballot placement in the April 1, 1997 Municipal
Election; the first day for circulating petitions is October 23, 1996; there will be three Trustee positions up for
election.
RESIDENTS WITH DISABILITIES
Trustee Braiman noted that the Commission for Residents with Disabilities will host a Resource Fair at the Village
Hall on Wednesday, October 23, 1996 from 7:00-9:00 P.M.
PLAN COMMISSION
Trustee Braiman noted some issues brought up at the Plan Commission with regard to the Highland Park Hospital
proposal before the Plan Commission. After Trustee Braiman's explanation, it was the consensus of the Board that
this parcel should remain in the Industrial classification at this time, with possible re-classification with certain
restrictions at a later date. Trustee Braiman asked Mr. Pfeil to convey this to the developer.
AT&T
Trustee Braiman made a presentation regarding the AT&T antenna at Dundee and Buffalo Grove Roads; the Plan
Commission does not believe that site to be the best location for the antenna, and they are trying to come up with a
better location. Trustee Braiman asked if there could be a temporary solution to put it in the Village Hall area or some
other location for a period of 3-6 months until a permanent site can be found.
After discussion, President Mathias polled the Board: "YES" indicates favor of a temporary special use for the AT
&T antenna; "NO" indicates opposition:
YES: Marienthal, Reid, Rubin, Braiman, Hendricks, Glover
NO: None
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It was the consensus of the Board that there be a 90 day time limit on the temporary location, and the Board wants
to make sure that there is a plan that can be presented at a hearing.
FLU SHOTS
Mr. Brimm reported on the Village Flu Shot Program, details of which are contained in Mr. Sheehan's memo to Mr.
�..1 Balling of October 3, 1996.
TRUTH IN TAXATION
Mr. Brimm reviewed the Truth in Taxation Act Tax Levy Determination, details of which are contained in his memo
to Mr. Balling of September 13, 1996.
OUESTIONS FROM THE AUDIENCE
President Mathias asked if there were any questions from the audience.
Rob Sherman, Box 7410, requested that the Board rescind part of the action taken last month pertaining to signs at
the playground at the JCC; he explained his reasons for same; Trustee Rubin and Mr. Rylko responded; a written
report will be presented to the Board.
CONSENT AGENDA
President Mathias explained the Consent Agenda, stating that any member of the audience or the Board could request
Ithat an item be removed for full discussion; it was requested that Item XI., I. be removed for further discussion; he
then read a brief synopsis of each item on the Consent Agenda.
ORDINANCE#96-66- Sign Code Variance
Moved by Reid, seconded by Braiman, to pass Ordinance#96-66, Granting a Variance from Section 14.20.020 of
the Sign Code allowing the installation of an eighteen inch x eighteen inch ground sign on four foot posts at 195 N.
Arlington Heights Road. -Margolis Shifrin Morris Family Dental Center. Upon roll call, Trustees voted as follows:
AYES: 6 - Marienthal, Reid, Rubin, Braiman, Hendricks, Glover
NAYS: 0 - None
Motion declared carried.
RESOLUTION#96-45-U.S. Coast Guard Operations
Moved by Reid, seconded by Braiman, to pass Resolution#96-45, Supporting the U.S. Coast Guard Operations move
to Waukegan, IL. Upon roll call, Trustees voted as follows:
AYES: 6 - Marienthal, Reid, Rubin, Braiman, Hendricks, Glover
NAYS: 0 - None
Motion declared carried.
FABIANO'S RESUBDIVISION-Plat of Resubidvision
Moved by Reid, seconded by Braiman, to Approve a Plat of Resubdivision at Prairie Road and Brandywyn Ln.
Upon roll call, Trustees voted as follows:
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AYES: 6 - Marienthal, Reid, Rubin, Braiman, Hendricks, Glover
NAYS: 0 - None
Motion declared carried.
TOWN PLACE LOT 13-DIA
Moved by Reid, seconded by Braiman, to Approve a Development Improvement Agreement-Town Place Lot 13.
Upon roll call, Trustees voted as follows:
AYES: 6 - Marienthal, Reid, Rubin, Braiman, Hendricks, Glover
NAYS: 0 - None
Motion declared carried.
ARBORETUM GOLF COURSE CART LEASE
Moved by Reid, seconded by Braiman, to Authorize to Bid-Arboretum Golf Course Carts Lease. Upon roll call,
Trustees voted as follows:
AYES: 6 -Marienthal, Reid, Rubin, Braiman, Hendricks, Glover
NAYS: 0 - None
Motion declared carried.
GOLF COURSE EOUIPMENT
Moved by Reid, seconded by Braiman, to Authorize to Bid-Buffalo Grove Golf Club and Arboretum Golf Course
Maintenance Equipment. Upon roll call, Trustees voted as follows:
AYES: 6 - Marienthal, Reid, Rubin, Braiman, Hendricks, Glover
NAYS: 0 - None
Motion declared carried.
DEERFIELD'S BAKERY-Aesthetics
Moved by Reid, seconded by Braiman,to accept the Appearance Commission's Recommendation: Deerfield's Bakery,
201 N. Buffalo Grove Road-Awning. Upon roll call, Trustees voted as follows:
AYES: 6- Marienthal, Reid, Rubin, Braiman, Hendricks, Glover
NAYS: 0 - None
Motion declared carried.
WATERFIELD PLACE-Aesthetics
Moved by Reid, seconded by Braiman, to accept the Appearance Commission Recommendation: Waterfield Place,
northwest corner of Dundee and Weidner Rds. Upon roll call, Trustees voted as follows:
AYES: 6 - Marienthal, Reid, Rubin, Braiman, Hendricks, Glover
NAYS: 0 - None
Motion declared carried.
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BUSCH GROVE PART{
John Green, President of Friends of the Park, introduced Mike Rylko, representing the Park District; Rick Teacher,
architect; and Rick Roman, Treasurer of Friends of the Park; he then made a presentation to the Board, details of
which are in Mr. Pfeil's memo to Mr. Balling of October 3, 1996 and also in Mr. Pfeil's memo to Mr. Brimm of
October 7, 1996.
In answer to a question from Trustee Glover, Mr. Green stated that there will not initially be any lighting done; all
lighting will be done simultaneously at a later date.
Trustee Glover asked what assurances there are that there will be sufficient parking; Mr. Green responded.
Mr. Green stated that most of the bike path is being done under a different grant and is not part of this process.
Trustee Glover stated a concern regarding lighting on the street, and parkway trees until Buffalo Grove and Busch
Roads are expanded; she is concerned about having no lighting or parkway trees if the projected five year completion
date were to turn into seven or ten years.
Mr. Green stated that the proposal only shows lighting for the volleyball court, the in-line skating rink, and the
basketball courts; there is no lighting in this proposal for the soccer fields; the lighting is to all go in at once.
Trustee Reid stated that he wants the ordinance to clearly and explicitly state that the lighting at the facilities will not
occur without lighting at the parking lot and that none of the facilities will be wired or lighted independently. Mr.
Green stated that the developer has no objection to Trustee Reid's request.
In answer to a question from Trustee Braiman, Mr. Green stated that he and the Park District have reviewed Mr.
Pfeil's memo dated October 7, 1996 regarding certain additional language regarding the construction of the roads and
the streetlights, and they find that acceptable.
Trustee Braiman stated that he also is concerned with not having parkway trees and street lights for several years, and
he asked Mr. Green if they would be amenable to adding language for direction from the corporate authorities; Mr.
Rylko stated that he would discuss this with Village staff.
Trustee Glover stated that she has a problem with the lack of lighting in the parking lot because of the possibility of
creating an attractive nuisance or a hang out, thereby creating a safety issue.
Trustee Marienthal stated that he has the same concerns with regard to the lighting for the parking lot and the
intersection and also the trees; Mr. Green responded.
Trustee Rubin asked that any language worked out by staff be circulated to the Board prior to the regular Board
packets; Mr. Brimm confirmed that would be done.
Trustee Reid stated that he would also like language clarifying that the soccer field will not be used until the second
phase of the parking lot is completed; Mr. Green stated that they do have that in Exhibit G.
Moved by Braiman, seconded by Reid, to defer the Busch Grove Park until the next meeting.
The language of the ordinance will be reworded as noted above, and it will also include language noting that the lights
in the park will go off at 10:30 P.M., but the lights in the parking lot will remain on all night.
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Upon roll call, Trustees voted as follows on the motion:
AYES: 6 -Marienthal, Reid, Rubin, Braiman, Hendricks, Glover
NAYS: 0 - None
Motion declared carried.
1996 BUFFALO GROVE DAYS
Trustee Glover commended the committee for the outstanding job they did in organising the 1996 Buffalo Grove Days
Festival; she then introduced Ron Dettmann, Chairman of the Buffalo Grove Days Committee.
Mr. Dettmann then reviewed his 1996 Buffalo Grove Days Committee Wrap-Up Report dated October 7, 1996.
Mr. Brimm then reviewed the 1996 Financial Report, details of which are contained in his memo to Mr. Balling of
October 2, 1996.
Trustee Braiman also complimented Mr. Dettmann on another outstanding event. With regard to the finances, he
believes it is time to take some of the profits from the event and put them back in to the Village budget to offset some
of the costs of the Fire and Police services required for the event.
Trustee Rubin echoed other compliments made by Trustees, and commented on the segment of the festival for
residents with disabilities.
After complimenting Mr. Dettmann, Trustee Reid stated that the upcoming financial workshop would be the time to
discuss what the Village policies should be in the future.
President Mathias again thanked the committee, as well as all local businesses and organizations that were involved
in the event.
Mr. Dettmann thanked each person on the Buffalo Grove Days Committee and members of the Village staff who
contributed to the success of Buffalo Grove Days.
POWERNAIL
Steven Elrod, attorney representing Powernail, made a presentation to the Board reviewing the request for rezoning
Powernail, details of which are contained in Mr. Balling's memo to the Board of October 4, 1996.
Trustee Braiman asked if Powernail could do some additional landscaping between Powernail and the residential to
the south and to the east.
Moved by Braiman, seconded by Rubin, to refer the rezoning from the R-E District to the Industrial District for
Powernail to the Plan Commission for review.
It was noted that this was not a voluntary annexation and must be looked at with understanding.
Upon roll call, Trustees voted as follows:
AYES: 6 - Marienthal, Reid, Rubin, Braiman, Hendricks, Glover
NAYS: 0 - None
Motion declared carried.
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TOWN CENTER
Marc Schwartz, attorney representing McHenry Development, introduced himself, and other members of the
development team, Rick Roman, Nick Pyknis, and John Green. Mr. Schwartz made a presentation to the Board
regarding the proposed Hotel/Banquet facility at the Town Center, details of which are contained in Mr. Pfeil's memo
to Mr. Balling of October 3, 1996.
John Green also made a presentation to the Board, referring to an aerial photograph, a Vista Site Plan, and a
Conceptual Site Plan.
Trustee Rubin stated that this is a type of use that is needed in the Village, and could be a boon for the Town Center,
but he believes the biggest hurdle will be to try to make this fit with the existing residential uses.
In answer to a question from Trustee Reid, Mr. Schwartz stated that the construction of the hotel and banquet facilities
will be concurrent.
Trustee Reid stated that consideration has to be the flow of the traffic on the loop road.
Trustee Marienthal stated that the banquet facility is something that the Village needs;he thinks the hotel is workable,
but he would like the developer to look at reducing the height; he asked that the developer look at putting the two-story
parking facility next to the hotel, and putting the one-story parking on Route 83.
Trustee Braiman agrees that this type of facility is appropriate for the Town Center;he would not want to see the hotel
any higher than the existing condominiums; he believes there will be a traffic impact, particularly on week-ends; he
would like to see the garden/open space area further toward the south between the existing condominiums and the
banquet/hotel facility, rather than between the facility and the gas station; he would rather see the two-story parking
facility along Route 83.
Trustee Hendricks is glad to see this plan, and believes it is needed in the Village; he would like to see more parking;
he would prefer to see curb cuts on Route 83 and Buffalo Grove Road as opposed to the loop road.
Trustee Glover noted that this is a facility that has been lacking in the Village and looks forward to its completion;
she is concerned about the 65' height of the hotel; she would prefer to see the height closer to the height of the
condominium buildings; she would like to see entrances on Route 83 and Buffalo Grove Road; there is a lot of work
to be done, but overall, she believes it is a good plan.
Jerry Levy, President of the Condominium Association, stated that they would like to see the community completed,
but they are very concerned about the width of the loop road, and asked that the developer be cognizant of the fact
that this type of facility will generate traffic 18-19 hours per day; they are concerned that the two-story parking
structure is too close to the condominiums, and will completely block the view for the people on the first floor; they
asked that the developer work with the residents in planning this facility.
Matthew Moodhe, Chamber of Commerce member, stated that the Chamber of Commerce strongly supports the
proposal as it exists.
President Mathias urged the developer to work with the neighboring residents before bringing the plan back to the
Board.
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MILBRO PROPERTY
Marc Weir, representing the Miller family, introduced Jack Miller and Harvey Miller, owners of the property; David
Marks, architect; Doug Reid and Mike Flynn, real estate brokers; and Mark Horn, attorney.
Mr. Weir made a presentation to the Board regarding the approval of a Preliminary Plan for the Milbro Property on
�./ the south side of Route 22 east of the Tenerife Townhomes in the Industrial District and amendment of the Annexation
Agreement, details of which are contained in Mr. Pfeil's memo to Mr. Balling of October 5, 1996; he referred to an
aerial photo during his presentation.
Mr. Weir stated that the roadway would be in Buffalo Grove; it will be a 100% public road and 100% to Buffalo
Grove standards.
Trustee Braiman stated that he would require a second outlet so that there will not be an exceptionally long cul-de-sac.
Mr. Weir answered questions from Trustee Reid regarding dedication and construction schedule.
Trustee Braiman stated that he has no problem with the swap of the land.
Trustee Marienthal stated that he does not have a problem with the swap of the land; he would demand from
Lincolnshire that the three pieces be done simultaneously; he also stated that Buffalo Grove would want the 77' right-
of-way along Route 22 for the entire length; he has a concern with the interconnect into Lincolnshire, and he would
like to have a commitment from Lincolnshire so that it would eventually connect with Schelter Drive.
In answer to a question from Trustee Hendricks, Mr. Weir reviewed their dealings with Lincolnshire.
President Mathias polled the Board: "YES" indicates favor of the general concept presented by the developer; "NO"
indicates opposition:
YES: Marienthal, Reid, Rubin, Braiman, Hendricks, Glover
NO: None
ASPEN HOMES
Larry Freedman, attorney representing the developer, introduced Bill Rotolo, Aspen Development, and briefly
reviewed the request of the developer.
Mr. Rotolo made a presentation to the Board, details of which are contained in Mr. Pfeil's memo to Mr. Balling of
October 3, 1996; he referred to the Site Plan in his presentation.
Trustee Reid stated that he does not agree that this type of development will not generate any students for the school
districts; he does not have any interest in pursuing this plan; he believes this is very monotonous and unsatisfactory.
Trustee Rubin also is concerned about the school district impact; the national studies do not seem to work in Buffalo
Grove; he would hate to see this brought in with this type of product; he is not ready to conclude that commercial is
not possible on this site.
Mr. Rotolo stated that, if built, the street would be public and up to Village standards and there would be sidewalks.
Trustee Hendricks stated that he is concerned about parking; he also is not ready to switch this parcel from
commercial to residential.
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Trustee Marienthal agreed with comments already made, and also stated that he would not be willing to take away
1 a piece of commercial property for the residential that has been proposed tonight; this property is more conducive to
commercial than to residential use.
Trustee Glover stated that the Master Plan shows commercial all the way from Easton Avenue to Main Street,
therefore, taking a piece of that area and making it residential creates a problem; she does not believe that the frontage
' `/ on the pond has been used to enhance the property; she believes there is too much concrete; at this time, she is not
willing to give the plan any encouragement at all.
GRAND PRIX CAR WASH
Trustee Marienthal stated that he asked that this item be removed from the Consent Agenda because he does not
believe there is a need to have what is, in effect, a double-faced construction sign totaling 128 square feet.
After further discussion, it was moved by Rubin, seconded by Hendricks, to approve the Appearance Commission
recommendation: Grand Prix Car Wash and commercial building, Aptakisic and Weiland Roads - Construction sign.
Trustee Glover stated that the Appearance Commission looked at the sign as having 64 square feet on each side.
Upon roll call, Trustees voted as follows:
AYES: 4 - Reid, Rubin, Hendricks, Glover
NAYS: 1 - Marienthal
ABSTAIN: 1 - Braiman
Motion declared carried.
EXECUTIVE MEETING
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Moved by Braiman, seconded by Reid, to move to Executive Meeting to discuss Pending Litigation. Upon roll call,
Trustees voted as follows:
AYES: 6 - Marienthal, Reid, Rubin, Braiman, Hendricks, Glover
NAYS: 0 - None
Motion declared carried.
The Board Moved to Executive Meeting at 10:50 P.M. The Regular Meeting reconvened at 11:12 P.M.
ADJOURNMENT
Moved by Braiman, seconded by Rubin, to adjourn the meeting. Upon voice vote, the motion was unanimously
declared carried. The meeting was adjourned at 11:12 P.M.
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