1994-05-16 - Village Board Regular Meeting - Minutes 9498
5/16/94
MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE VILLAGE BOARD OF THE
VILLAGE OF BUFFALO GROVE, ILLINOIS HELD IN COUNCIL CHAMBERS,
50 RAUPP BOULEVARD, BUFFALO GROVE, ILLINOIS ON MAY 16, 1994
CALL TO ORDER
President Mathias called the meeting to order at 7:45 P.M. Those present stood
and pledged allegiance to the Flag.
ROLL CALL
Roll call indicated the following present: President Mathias; Trustees
Marienthal, Reid, Kahn, Rubin and Braiman. Trustee Hendricks arrived at
8:00 P.M.
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;
Ray Rigsby, Superintendent of Public Works; Richard Kuenkler, Village Engineer;
and Joseph Tenerelli, Village Treasurer.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES
Moved by Rubin, seconded by Reid, to approve the minutes of the May 2, 1994
Regular Meeting.
Correction: On page 9489, where the developer was asked if there was any way to
avoid having four entrances onto Old Checker Road, the following should be added
at the end of the paragraph: "Mr. Carroll responded that it was not feasible. "
Upon roll call, Trustees voted as follows on the corrected minutes:
AYES: 5 - Marienthal, Reid, Kahn, Rubin, Braiman
NAYS: 0 - None
ABSENT: 1 - Hendricks
Motion declared carried.
WARRANT #766
Mr. Tenerelli read Warrant #766. Moved by Rubin, seconded by Reid, to approve
Warrant #766 in the amount of $2,706,187.04, authorizing payment of bills listed.
Upon roll call, Trustees voted as follows:
AYES: 5 - Marienthal, Reid, Kahn, Rubin, Braiman, Hendricks
NAYS: 0 - None
ABSENT: 1 - Hendricks
Motion declared carried.
COMMISSION REAPPOINTMENTS
President Mathias made the following re-appointments to the following Commissions
for terms to expire 4/30/95:
JOINT COMMISSION ON AGING Marilyn Schar, Howard Eiseman, Karolyn Swanson
BLOOD DONOR COMMISSION Barbara Spence, Phyllis Ungerleider, David Hafft
APPEARANCE COMMISSION Fred Weissman, Albert Viehman
ELECTRICAL COMMISSION Norman Ridell
BOARD OF HEALTH Joan Kuffel
TRANSPORTATION COMMISSION Rochelle Begel
ZONING BOARD OF APPEALS Jay Paul, Rich Heinrich
RESIDENTS WITH DISABILITIES Laurie Becker
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PLAN COMMISSION Allen Rosenston
E.S.D.A. Paul Soucy
POLICE PENSION FUND BOARD Robert Greenberg
Moved by Kahn, seconded by Braiman, to concur with President Mathias'
appointments. Upon roll call, Trustees voted as follows:
AYES: 5 - Marienthal, Reid, Kahn, Rubin, Braiman
NAYS: 0 - None
ABSENT: 1 - Hendricks
Motion declared carried.
APPEARANCE COMMISSION
President Mathias noted that Appearance Commission Chairman Eddie Larsen will be
moving out of the Village, and therefore, will be resigning from the Commission.
President Mathias stated that he will be appointing a new Chairman, and asked
that any residents interested in serving on the Appearance Commission should
submit a Talent Bank Application.
BILLBOARD
Trustee Marienthal brought up the subject of the recently constructed billboard
at Route 22 and the Wisconsin Central Railroad, noting that he had talked to
several people about same, as well as drafted letters to Metra and the Wisconsin
Central Railroad. There was no objection from the Board to having Trustee
Marienthal send these letters.
Mr. Szymborski brought the Board up to date on the situation.
Mr. Raysa then summarized some of the various issues involved in this situation;
at this point, Mr. Raysa is waiting to review the application for the sign to
Lake County, as well as the permit issued.
After discussion, it was determined that further information would be gathered
before the next Board Meeting; this information would be distributed to the
Board, and an informal polling would be taken to determine what type of action
the Board would wish to take in this situation. Formal action would then be
taken at the June 6, 1994 Regular Meeting.
MANAGEMENT REPORT
Mr. Balling noted the submittal of the Management Report for April, 1994; there
were no questions on same.
RESOLUTION #94-26 - TIF RESTRUCTURING
Mr. Balling brought the Board up to date on the update of the proposed
restructuring of the Tax Increment Financing area bonds, and the acceptance of
the Terms Sheet which provide a written outline for those bonds. At the last
meeting, the Board requested specific items to be presented by MSA Realty to be
produced prior to consideration of a resolution accepting the TIF Restructuring
Terms Sheet.
Mr. Balling stated that he has prepared a packet of documentation for the Board,
which includes:
1. A May 16, 1994 signed copy of a letter from MSA Realty Corporation, David
Simon, President, accepting the Terms Sheet of May 2, 1994.
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2. A TIF Reimbursement Affidavit in the amount of $62,480.67, which would allow
the Village to draw down funds from the TIF account to cover previously
incurred legal fees to Chapman & Cutler, and Raysa & Skelton, for work in
connection with the bond restructuring.
3. A TIF Reimbursement Affidavit which sets forth a draw of approximately
$35,000 from the same fund to be used for legal expenses to be incurred from
the date of the passage of the TIF Terms Sheet resolution until the Village
closes on the bonds.
4. A letter from MSA Realty signed by David Simon on May 16, 1994, commonly
referred to as a tolling letter, which indicates and recognizes the shortfall
in the payments of the March 1, 1994 payment; there does need to be
clarification on this letter and one of the points on the Terms Sheet, which
can be obtained tonight.
5. The Village understands that there is an additional $40,000 to be presented
to the Village tonight which would represent the other half of the other
portion of the legal fees, so there will be a $75,000 reserve for legal
expenses. The Village would serve as the escrow agent.
A copy of the draft resolution to proceed with the TIF restructuring is on the
dais tonight.
Marc Schwartz, representing MSA Realty, stated they have complied with all of the
terms set forth by the Board at the May 2, 1994 meeting, and they are asking for
adoption of the resolution endorsing the bond ordinance.
Trustee Marienthal stated it is unacceptable that documents were again presented
the night of the meeting, and not beforehand; he will not entertain any of the
presented documents this evening.
Trustee Reid agreed, stating that he specifically requested that the materials
be provided to the Board prior to the meeting; they were not provided, and the
Board has not had an opportunity to review them; the item is not on the agenda
for action tonight, and he believes it would be inappropriate to take any action
tonight.
Moved by Reid, seconded by Marienthal, to table this item. Upon roll call,
Trustees voted as follows:
AYES: 3 - Marienthal, Reid, Hendricks
NAYS: 4 - Kahn, Rubin, Braiman, President Mathias
Motion defeated.
Moved by Kahn, seconded by Rubin, to pass Resolution #94-26, concerning the Town
Center Tax Increment Financing Area Restructuring Terms Sheet, subject to receipt
of the check tonight, as well as the originals of the documents which were
transmitted by FAX today.
Trustee Braiman stated that he was not happy that these documents were just
presented to the Board tonight, but he does think that it is time to resolve this
issue one way or the other, and do what is in the best interest of the Village.
Trustee Reid stated that he agrees that the Board needs to do what is in the best
interest of the Village, but he does not believe that voting for this resolution
would be in the best interest of the Village; he believes that this is only being
done in the best interest of bailing out Melvin Simon and prolonging the Village
involvement in the Town Center; the Village should not be in the development
business.
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Trustee Marienthal agreed that this is not in the best interest of the Village;
he believes that Melvin Simon & Associates has been given every opportunity; he
believes this property should be on the tax rolls in less than three years.
Trustee Rubin stated that the developer has effectively complied with the list
of requirements given to them at the last meeting; all taxing bodies involved
have signed off for a second time that they are in favor of this refinancing; he
will vote in favor of the resolution.
Trustee Braiman stated that a commitment was made by a prior Board to be a part
of this partnership, and he believes the Village has an obligation to do whatever
possible to make the project successful; the redevelopment that comes along with
the restructuring is a necessity; he would not have been in favor of this
proposal if the affected taxing bodies were not fully in favor of it.
Trustee Hendricks stated that he totally agrees with Trustees Reid and
Marienthal; he does not feel that Melvin Simon & Associates have met their
obligations, nor will they meet their obligations, and he believes the residents
of Buffalo Grove have been sold out for another 11 years; he believes this is a
bad move.
Trustee Marienthal stated that, although the affected taxing bodies have been
asked for their opinions, the residents of Buffalo Grove have not been asked
their opinions; he does not believe the Village should basically subsidize this
particular center for another period of time; he believes it would be a great
disservice to the citizens of the community to entertain any extension to the
TIF.
Trustee Reid also stated that the original agreement on the TIF was made for a
specific period of time; he believes the Village has lived up to its
responsibilities throughout that period of time; he does have reservations about
the cooperation and the participation of the developer; he would like to make
clear that, if this is approved, this is a new agreement being made by people who
were not on the Board at the time of the original decision; it is not a
continuation; the money being received by the taxing bodies is "found" money; the
Village will be continuing to lose tax money, and will be continuing to subsidize
a shopping center at the expense of other businesses within the community.
Trustee Braiman stated that the taxing bodies are not receiving "found" money;
they must account to the people on their expenditures; this is the present value
of the money that is anticipated being lost to them for several years down the
road; he believes that a strong Town Center is going to strengthen the business
community; the Terms Sheet has been in the possession of the Board for several
weeks; the other documents which were received today were reviewed by the staff.
Mr. Schwartz stated that he will present the required documents to the Village
Attorney at this time so that he can verify them before the vote.
In response to a question from Trustee Marienthal, Mr. Balling explained the
procedure to be followed.
Steve Fivel stated that it is the intention that the March interest be waived at
closing and that the tolling letter provides forbearance upon collection of the
interest which was due and payable by the Village on March 1, 1994.
Mr. Balling stated that the escrow document has not been finalized as yet;
however, this is not one of the conditions.
Mr. Raysa stated that the developer requested that the escrow agreement be signed
before the check is tendered to the Village. Mr. Balling stated that staff
looked at the draft this afternoon, and suggested some revisions; Mr. Fivel
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stated that the requested revisions have been made; Mr. Raysa confirmed that the
revisions have been made.
Mr. Raysa stated that he has just been presented with the following:
1. The MSA Realty check to the Village of Buffalo Grove for $40,000.
2. Signed agreement to the May 2, 1994 Terms Sheet.
3. The original May 16, 1994 tolling letter.
4. The original signed, notarized TIF Reimbursement Affidavit for $35,000,
and the second TIF Reimbursement Affidavit for the $62,000 figure.
5. Four original executed documents signed by MSA Realty of the Escrow
Agreement.
Mr. Raysa again stated that the developer has requested that this be made part
of the motion approving the resolution as far an execution of the Escrow
Agreement by the Village, not only as one of the parties to the Escrow Agreement,
but as the Escrow Agent of the Escrow Agreement.
Trustee Kahn amended the motion to include the above request of Mr. Raysa, and
Trustee Rubin seconded the amendment.
Mr. Raysa stated that he is satisfied with all documents presented.
Upon roll call, Trustees voted as follows on the amended motion:
AYES: 4 - Kahn, Rubin, Braiman, President Mathias
NAYS: 3 - Marienthal, Reid, Hendricks
Motion declared carried.
President Mathias stated that the next step will be for staff and Melvin Simon
& Associates to work on the bond ordinance; it is hoped that that can be
completed by the next meeting, but because of scheduling constraints, that may
not be possible. President Mathias stated that he believes everyone wants a
successful center, and he hopes we can put this behind us now, and move forward
toward that goal.
BLOOD DONOR RECOGNITION
Barbara Spence, Blood Donor Commissioner, introduced Ellen Abrahamson, the Life
Source Representative.
Ms. Abrahamson explained that those residents being recognized tonight have
collectively contributed 1,004 pints of blood to the community blood supply.
Ms. Spence and Ms. Abrahamson presented pins and certificates to the following
residents:
Christa Wells 73 units Donald Roalkvam 32 units
Howard Treshansky 32 units Patrick Peterson 48 units
Helen Smith 39 units Donald Smith 37 units
Richard Segebarth 36 units Timothy McGinn 35 units
Nancy Prater 56 units Jerome Libit 32 units
Gary Novak 34 units David Hafft 36 units
Hartmut Maniora 34 units Carl Erickson 33 units
Betty Hauber 33 units Joan Attenberg 36 units
Michael Grad 32 units
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Ms. Abrahamson stated that, since 1975, the Buffalo Grove community has
contributed 5,310 pints of blood to needy patients; she presented a plaque to the
Village in appreciation for its support. All residents are urged to donate blood
whenever possible.
President Mathias thanked all who have donated, Ms. Spence and Ms. Abrahamson for
their presentation, and the Blood Donor Commission for their dedication.
QUESTIONS 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.
ORDINANCE #94-26 - Liquor Controls
Moved by Kahn, seconded by Hendricks, to pass ordinance #94-26, Amending Chapter
5.20, Liquor Controls, of the Municipal Code as it concerns the deletion of one
Class B license. Upon roll call, Trustees voted as follows:
AYES: 6 - Marienthal, Reid, Kahn, Rubin, Braiman, Hendricks
NAYES: 0 - None
Motion declared carried.
ORDINANCE #94-27 - Signs
Moved by Kahn, seconded by Hendricks, to pass Ordinance #94-27, Authorizing the
Placement of a Sign on Municipal Property (Fire Station #27 ground sign) . Upon
roll call, Trustees voted as follows:
AYES: 6 - Marienthal, Reid, Kahn, Rubin, Braiman, Hendricks
NAYES: 0 - None
Motion declared carried.
RESOLUTION #94-27 - 1994 Street Maintenance
Moved by Kahn, seconded by Hendricks, to pass Resolution #94-27, For Improvement
by Municipality Under the Illinois Highway Code as it concerns supplemental Motor
Fuel Taxes for the 1994 Villagewide Contractual Street Maintenance Program. Upon
roll call, Trustees voted as follows:
AYES: 6 - Marienthal, Reid, Kahn, Rubin, Braiman, Hendricks
NAYES: 0 - None
Motion declared carried.
RESOLUTION #94-28 - Cable Rates
Moved by Kahn, seconded by Hendricks, to pass Resolution #94-28, Regarding the
Engagement of an Accounting Expert to Evaluate Continental Cablevision's Cost-of-
Service Showing for Basic Tier Cable Rates. Upon roll call, Trustees voted as
follows:
AYES: 6 - Marienthal, Reid, Kahn, Rubin, Braiman, Hendricks
NAYES: 0 - None
Motion declared carried.
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PROCLAMATION - Safety In the Workplace Week
Moved by Kahn, seconded by Hendricks, to Proclaim the week of June 5-11, 1994 as
Safety In the Workplace Week in the Village of Buffalo Grove. Upon roll call,
Trustees voted as follows:
AYES: 6 - Marienthal, Reid, Kahn, Rubin, Braiman, Hendricks
NAYES: 0 - None
Motion declared carried.
FIRE STATION #25
Moved by Kahn, seconded by Hendricks, to approve an Agreement for Engineering
Services and waiving bids for Fire Station No. 25 Traffic Signal Improvement.
Upon roll call, Trustees voted as follows:
AYES: 6 - Marienthal, Reid, Kahn, Rubin, Braiman, Hendricks
NAYES: 0 - None
Motion declared carried.
1994 VILLAGEWIDE SIDEWALK PROGRAM
Moved by Kahn, seconded by Hendricks, to Award of Bid - 1994 Villagewide Sidewalk
Program. Upon roll call, Trustees voted as follows:
AYES: 6 - Marienthal, Reid, Kahn, Rubin, Braiman, Hendricks
NAYES: 0 - None
Motion declared carried.
FIRE STATION NO. 25
Moved by Kahn, seconded by Hendricks, to Award of Bid - Fire Station #25 Parking
Lot Reconstruction. Upon roll call, Trustees voted as follows:
AYES: 6 - Marienthal, Reid, Kahn, Rubin, Braiman, Hendricks
NAYES: 0 - None
Motion declared carried.
WILKINSON PROPERTY
Moved by Kahn, seconded by Hendricks, to Approve a Sanitary Sewer Easement and
Settlement Agreements - Wilkinson Property, Buffalo Grove Road. Upon roll call,
Trustees voted as follows:
AYES: 6 - Marienthal, Reid, Kahn, Rubin, Braiman, Hendricks
NAYES: 0 - None
Motion declared carried.
FOODMASTERS PROPERTY
Moved by Kahn, seconded by Hendricks, to Approve a Sanitary Sewer Easement
Agreement - Foodmasters Property, Buffalo Grove Road. Upon roll call, Trustees
voted as follows:
AYES: 6 - Marienthal, Reid, Kahn, Rubin, Braiman, Hendricks
NAYES: 0 - None
Motion declared carried.
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1994 NWMC PAVEMENT CRACK SEALING CONTRACT
Moved by Kahn, seconded by Hendricks, to Authorize to Accept Joint Bid - 1994
NWMC Pavement Crack Sealing contract. Upon roll call, Trustees voted as follows:
AYES: 6 - Marienthal, Reid, Kahn, Rubin, Braiman, Hendricks
NAYS: 0 - None
Motion declared carried.
BUFFALO GROVE PARK DISTRICT FEE WAIVER
Moved by Kahn, seconded by Hendricks, to Approve Waiver of Fees - Pool Licenses
for Buffalo Grove Park District Aquadome and Willow Stream Pools. Upon roll
call, Trustees voted as follows:
AYES: 6 - Marienthal, Reid, Kahn, Rubin, Braiman, Hendricks
NAYS: 0 - None
Motion declared carried.
PUBLIC WORKS VEHICLES - Authorize to Bid
Moved by Kahn, seconded by Hendricks, to Authorize to Bid - 32,000 GVW and 50,000
GVW Vehicles for the Public Works Department. Upon roll call, Trustees voted as
follows:
AYES: 6 - Marienthal, Reid, Kahn, Rubin, Braiman, Hendricks
NAYS: 0 - None
Motion declared carried.
COVES OF BUFFALO GROVE
Moved by Hendricks, seconded by Kahn, to remove this item from the table. Upon
roll call, Trustees voted as follows:
AYES: 6 - Marienthal, Reid, Kahn, Rubin, Braiman, Hendricks
NAYS: 0 - None
Motion declared carried.
Mr. Balling reported on the meeting between the developer and the Covington
Homeowners Association to determine an equitable funding plan to share the
detention basin of which a public drainage easement exists to provide detention
for the proposed Cove subdivision.
Marc Schwartz is present this evening representing the petitioner in an effort
to secure the approval of the Village Board to this ordinance. At this time,
there is not a written agreement between the association and the petitioner with
regard to the detention basis. The proposal that the petitioner has suggested
is that the cost sharing be proportionate to the number of units in the
subdivision.
Marc Schwartz stated that the requested tree survey was submitted to Mr. Rigsby.
There is a May 12, 1994 memo from Mr. Rigsby setting forth certain criteria; the
developer will comply with every item in Mr. Rigsby's report.
The second request was a line-of-sight drawing concerning certain parkway trees;
based upon the Village Forester's report, and the developer's compliance with
that report, the trees that were in question are being removed, so there is no
longer a line-of-sight issue.
The third request was an attempt at resolving certain concerns relating to
drainage; the developer would be willing to accept 3/25 of any cost attendant to
the maintenance of that basin; they have not been able to reach an agreement with
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the Covington Homeowners Association; they are able to develop the site with on-
site detention, but that was not the recommendation of the Plan Commission and
the staff.
Marc Schwartz then commented on items contained in a letter which he received
from Elroy Sandquist, representative of the Covington Homeowners Association;
they have agreed to provide concrete driveways, and will change the color of the
development to align more closely with Covington; they will comply with both of
these recommendations if required to do so by the Village; they believe that the
density of property is appropriate; Edward Schwartz has stated that, if there are
suggestions from the homeowners association, he would be happy to entertain them.
The developer believes he has made every reasonable concession which can be made,
and they ask adoption of the ordinance.
In answer to a question from Trustee Rubin, Marc Schwartz stated that they are
not required to contribute to the association in order to utilize the basin;
there are easements and other legal documents in place which would allow
drainage.
Trustee Rubin stated that he has a problem with the plan because of the third
building placed on the side seems tight. John Martin, JEN Land Design, referred
to the site plan and pointed out the distances with regard to that building; he
also referred to a landscape plan.
In answer to a question from Trustee Hendricks, Mr. Martin pointed out how the
detention could be located solely on their property.
Trustee Braiman stated that he believes that it seems most logical to put the
basin as the Plan Commission had recommended; he also is troubled by the location
of the third building, and he is concerned about the size of the variation
requested.
Marc Schwartz stated that the Village has requested a PUD, and therefore, the
variations are required; if they had requested straight R-9 zoning, the variation
requests would not have to be made; these variation requests are being made in
compliance with the request of the Village staff and Plan Commission to proceed
along these lines in development and submit a Planned Unit Development.
Several Trustees suggested removing the end unit from the building in question.
Elroy Sandquist, representing the Covington Homeowners Association, stated that
Edward Schwartz and Marc Schwartz have been very good about communicating; there
is not an agreement at this time; some residents are concerned about liability
with the additional drainage; he stated that density and the configuration of the
three buildings on the property are the main issue; they do not believe this plan
utilizes the property or the trees in a good manner; the other concerns have
already been discussed, i.e. traffic, garbage, snow removal; they would request
that the Village Board reject this plan.
Marc Schwartz stated that they do not believe that a decision should be made on
the fact that an association just does not like the plan.
Trustee Rubin stated that he believes the only real issue is the density, and
although he seldom votes against the Plan Commission, unless the developer is
willing to go back to the Plan Commission and reconfigure the buildings or drop
a unit, he cannot support the project.
Trustee Kahn stated that in walking the site, he does not believe the development
proposed is inconsistent with the surrounding area; he would not have a problem
supporting the proposal.
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Trustee Marienthal stated that he believes a wall-like effect is being created;
he believes the plan would be better looking if the buildings were placed on
angles.
Trustee Reid stated that he has no problem re-zoning the property for a product
similar to the Covington product; he is bothered by the fact that the drainage
is being dumped into the Covington area; he believes the product should be
developed with drainage on-site; he believes that if a plan were to be developed
`./ with drainage on-site, the Plan Commission should review such a plan.
Trustee Rubin suggested sending this development to the Plan Commission in order
to look at a two-building project with the drainage on site.
Marc Schwartz stated that Edward Schwartz stated that dropping the western most
unit, bringing the plan down to 17 units, would be feasible, but not preferable;
he asked for a polling on whether or not the Board would approve the plan with
that change; he also asked for a polling on whether the Board would entertain on-
site or off-site drainage; they would like direction on those issues; two
buildings is just not economically feasible.
Mr. Martin stated that the Plan Commission put a lot of attention to the design
of this piece of property; they presented three alternate plans, and this is the
design picked by the Plan Commission; under the current R-9 development
ordinance, 35 units would be allowed on this property; the proposed 18 units is
approximately 10.5 dwelling units per acre on a net site, as compared to 11.8
dwelling units per acre on a net site for the Covington Manor.
Plan Commissioner Howard commented on the deliberation which took place at the
Plan Commission.
Trustee Marienthal stated that by moving the detention off site, the buildings
were able to be moved, so that it was not one row of buildings; it also allowed
for additional parking on the property.
Edward Schwartz stated that he does not think removing one unit will make that
much difference, but he would be willing to do that; this product is more
expensive that the Covington product; his product is buffering the Covington
development from the bank and the fire station.
President Mathias polled the Board: "YES" indicates favor of approving the plan
as it is presented; "NO" indicates opposition:
YES: Kahn, Hendricks
NO: Marienthal, Reid, Rubin, Braiman
President Mathias polled the Board regarding off-site or on-site detention:
EITHER: Marienthal, Kahn, Rubin, Braiman, Hendricks
OFF-SITE: None
ON-SITE: Reid
President Mathias polled the Board: "YES" supports a reduction in the footprint
by removing the one end unit; "NO" indicates opposition:
YES: Marienthal, Kahn, Braiman, Hendricks
NO: Reid, Rubin
Mr. Raysa stated that he has reviewed the written petitions filed, the first
being 43 pages and filed with the Village Clerk's office on April 29, 1994, and
the second being 19 pages, filed with the Village Clerk's office on May 10, 1994.
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President Mathias stated that it is his position that, if a majority of the
Trustees would approve the plan by cutting one unit off, he would support that
decision; if the majority did not approve that decision, he would not support
that decision. Since it appears that four Trustees would approve that decision,
whether or not the petitions are valid would not make a difference. The
direction of the Board would be to refer this property back to the Plan
Commission.
Marc Schwartz stated that, if everything else is in order, and they agree with
the terms of the Planned Unit Development ordinance, and if they agreed to the
reduction as determined by the Board, they would ask that the matter be voted
upon by the Board subject to that modification to the Planned Unit Development
ordinance.
President Mathias polled the Board: "YES" indicates favor of voting on the plan
when the developer brings it back before the Board; "NO" indicates referring the
plan back to the Plan Commission:
YES: Marienthal, Braiman, Hendricks, President Mathias
NO: Reid, Kahn, Rubin
Marc Schwartz noted that, since the majority of the Board favored either off or
on-site detention, they are asking that the off-site detention be approved as
presented tonight, and they will bring a revised plan back to the Board at the
earliest possible meeting.
Mr. Martin commented on the changes which will be made to the plan.
President Mathias stated that the same people will be notified the next time this
item appears on the agenda.
Marc Schwartz stated that all required material will be presented to the Board
by the Thursday prior to the meeting at which they are placed on the agenda.
Moved by Hendricks, seconded by Braiman, to defer this item until the next
meeting that can be agreed upon by the Village and the developer. Upon roll
call, Trustees voted as follows:
AYES: 6 - Marienthal, Reid, Kahn, Rubin, Braiman, Hendricks
NAYS: 0 - None
Motion declared carried.
ROSE GLEN SUBDIVISION/KIRK CORPORATION, CHECKER ROAD
Moved by Kahn, seconded by Braiman, to defer approval of a Planned Unit
Development and Preliminary Plan for Phase 1 and Rezoning and Preliminary Plan
for Phase 2 for the Rose Glen Subdivision/Kirk Corporation, Checker Road until
a date to be agreed upon by the developer and the Village. Upon roll call,
Trustees voted as follows:
AYES: 6 - Marienthal, Reid, Kahn, Rubin, Braiman, Hendricks
�../ NAYS: 0 - None
Motion declared carried.
ORDINANCE #94-28 - Buffalo Grove Gymnastics Center
Moved by Kahn, seconded by Reid, to pass Ordinance #94-28, amending a Special Use
in the Industrial Zoning District - Buffalo Grove Gymnastics Center, 1362 Barclay
Boulevard, details of which are contained in Mr. Pfeil's memo to Mr. Balling of
May 12, 1994.
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Several Trustees asked questions of the owner regarding the parking spaces.
Upon roll call, Trustees voted as follows:
AYES: 6 - Marienthal, Reid, Kahn, Rubin, Braiman, Hendricks
NAYS: 0 - None
Motion declared carried.
ORDINANCE #94-29 - COURTESY CORPORATION
Moved by Kahn, seconded by Rubin, to pass Ordinance #94-29, approving a Special
Use for a Building Connector in the Industrial Zoning District - Courtesy
Corporation, 800 Corporate Grove Drive.
Gerald Sommers, Courtesy Corporation, explained their request, details of which
are contained in Mr. Pfeil's memo to Mr. Balling of May 12, 1994.
Upon roll call, Trustees voted as follows:
AYES: 6 - Marienthal, Reid, Kahn, Rubin, Braiman, Hendricks
NAYS: 0 - None
Motion declared carried.
1995 VILLAGEWIDE CONTRACTUAL STREET MAINTENANCE PROJECT
At the request of staff, it was moved by Hendricks, seconded by Braiman, to table
approval of an Agreement for Design Engineering Services for the 1995 Villagewide
Contractual Street Maintenance Project.
AYES: 6 - Marienthal, Reid, Kahn, Rubin, Braiman, Hendricks
NAYS: 0 - None
Motion declared carried.
Moved by Hendricks, seconded by Braiman, to table consideration for Improvement
by Municipality under the Illinois Highway Code - Motor Fuel Tax Funds for 1995
Villagewide Street Maintenance Program. Upon roll call, Trustees voted as
follows:
AYES: 6 - Marienthal, Reid, Kahn, Rubin, Braiman, Hendricks
NAYS: 0 - None
Motion declared carried.
THE COVES OF BUFFALO GROVE
Moved by Braiman, seconded by Kahn, to defer consideration of the Appearance
Commission recommendation for The Coves of Buffalo Grove, Park View Terrace -
Full Review: Elevations, Materials and Landscaping, until a meeting to be agreed
upon by the Village and the developer. Upon roll call, Trustees voted as
follows:
AYES: 6 - Marienthal, Reid, Kahn, Rubin, Braiman, Hendricks
NAYS: 0 - None
Motion declared carried.
STREETLIGHT MAINTENANCE CONTRACT
Moved by Hendricks, seconded by Kahn, to authorize bid for Streetlight
Maintenance Contract.
Mr. Balling reviewed the proposal, details of which are contained in Mr. Rigsby's
memo to him of May 9, 1994.
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Upon roll call, Trustees voted as follows:
AYES: 6 - Marienthal, Reid, Kahn, Rubin, Braiman, Hendricks
NAYS: 0 - None
Motion declared carried.
FUNERAL HOME/TONY MAIORIELLO
Mr. Balling reviewed the proposal for a funeral home on Buffalo Grove Road,
details of this subject are outlined in Mr. Pfeil's memo to Mr. Balling of May
12, 1994.
Mr. Maioriello, owner of Grove Memorial Chapel in Elk Grove Village, stated that
he is proposing to buy the Firnbach property and develop it and annex it into the
Village of Buffalo Grove and establish a funeral practice here in Buffalo Grove;
he referred to elevations of the proposed property .
In answer to a question from Trustee Rubin, Mr. Maioriello stated that an
environmental study is being done on the property.
Trustee Marienthal stated that he is concerned with the ingress/egress on to
Buffalo Grove Road, which is a busy road, and the project is located close to a
curve on the road. Mr. Maioriello explained how the driveways for the property
would be situated, and explained how they would regulate traffic when conducting
a funeral procession.
Concern was expressed regarding the location of the retention area, as well as
shared access with Deerfield Bakery; also of concern was the stopping of traffic
on Buffalo Grove Road.
Mr. Kuenkler stated that the second entrance near Deerfield Bakery was largely
provided for emergency access. Kurt Schmidt, Deerfield Bakery, stated that he
does have a concern with the large amount of traffic leaving at one time; other
than that, he would like to see a larger setback, but does not have a problem
with the proposal.
Trustee Rubin stated that, since this is a B-5, there is a great deal of
flexibility for requirements that can be set up.
Moved by Kahn, seconded by Hendricks, to refer the proposed Funeral Home/Tony
Maioriello, Buffalo Grove Road, to the Plan Commission for review.
Upon roll call, Trustees voted as follows:
AYES: 6 - Marienthal, Reid, Kahn, Rubin, Braiman, Hendricks
NAYS: 0 - None
Motion declared carried.
COIN-OPERATED AMUSEMENT DEVICES
President Mathias explained the reason for this discussion, details of which are
\./ contained in Mr. Raysa's letter of Mr. Szymborski of May 9, 1994.
Trustee Marienthal stated that he would like input from the Plan Commission and
the Police Department.
Trustee Rubin stated that he believes it was premature to prepare the ordinance
without more input from the Board.
Trustee Braiman believes there needs to be a change in the ordinance, but he does
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not think it has to be in this format; he does not think it needs to be limited
to a B-5 Town Center and he does not think it needs to be limited to a square
footage basis; he believes a more appropriate way to handle it would be on
special use so that protective provisions could be inserted.
Trustee Reid does not think it is appropriate to develop single-purpose
; legislation.
v Trustee Kahn agrees with Trustees Braiman and Reid; if the availability of
machines is limited based on square footage, it would keep from having a very
dense, crowded, game-room type atmosphere; the special use would give the Village
the opportunity to police the situation more effectively.
President Mathias polled the Board: "YES" indicates favor of consideration of
an ordinance which would put in provisions for special use throughout the
Village; "NO" indicates opposition:
YES: Kahn, Rubin, Braiman
NO: Marienthal, Reid, Hendricks
The consensus is to direct the Village Attorney to prepare an ordinance for
Villagewide use, and that a special use be done for any applicant that wishes
more than three licenses, with Public Hearing to be held by the Plan Commission.
It was suggested that this be prepared similarly to the home child care
situation.
This is then being referred to the Plan Commission for discussion and Public
Hearing.
ADJOURNMENT
Moved by Kahn, seconded by Reid, to adjourn the meeting. Upon voice vote, the
motion was unanimously declared carried. The meeting was adjourned at 10:40 P.M.
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