1991-08-05 - Village Board Regular Meeting - Minutes 8164
8/5/91
MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE
VILLAGE BOARD OF THE VILLAGE OF BUFFALO
GROVE, ILLINOIS, HELD IN THE COUNCIL
CHAMBERS, VILLAGE HALL, AUGUST 5, 1991
President Mathias called the meeting to order at 7:35 P.M. CALL TO ORDER
Those present stood and pledged allegiance to the Flag.
Moved by Reid, seconded by Rubin, to appoint Jane Olson CLERK PRO TEM
Clerk Pro-tem for tonight's meeting. Upon roll call,
Trustees voted as follows:
AYES: 4 - Reid, Kahn, Rubin, Braiman
NAYES: 0 - None
ABSENT: 1 - Marienthal
Motion declared carried.
Roll call indicated the following present: President ROLL CALL
Mathias; Trustees Reid, Kahn, Rubin, Braiman. Trustee
Marienthal was absent.
Also present were: Lee Szymborski, Assistant Village
Manager; William Brimm, Finance Director; Phil Versten,
Administrative Assistant; Robert Pfeil, Village Planner; Ed
Schar, Acting Deputy Building Commissioner; Fire Chief
Allenspach; and Joseph Tenerelli, Village Treasurer.
Moved by Reid, seconded by Braiman, to approve the minutes APPROVAL OF MINUTES
of the July 15, 1991 Regular Meeting. Upon roll call,
Trustees voted as follows:
AYES: 3 - Reid, Kahn, Rubin
NAYES: 0 - None
ABSTAIN: 1 - Braiman
ABSENT: 1 - Marienthal
Motion declared carried.
Mr. Tenerelli read Warrant #699. Moved by Kahn, WARRANT #699
seconded by Rubin, to approve Warrant #699 in the amount
of $2,073,969.43, authorizing payment of bills listed.
Upon roll call, Trustees voted as follows:
AYES: 4 - Reid, Kahn, Rubin, Braiman
NAYES: 0 - None
ABSENT: 1 - Marienthal
�./ Motion declared carried.
President Mathias welcomed Michele Martin, the new DAILY HERALD
reporter for the Daily Herald. REPORTER
• Certificates of Commendation were read to Paid On Call CERTIFICATES OF
Firefighters for their years of service to the Buffalo COMMENDATION
Grove Fire Department. On behalf of the Village,
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President Mathias thanked the Fire Fighters for their
service.
Trustee Rubin read a letter from residents from Old Farm FIRE DEPARTMENT
Village thanking the Fire Chief and the Fire Department
for their presentation concerning fires, how they are
spread as well as fire fighting procedures in the recent
fire in their neighborhood.
�./ Nineteen residents have turned in applications to be on COMMITTEE ON THE
the Committee for the Disabled. Appointments will be made DISABLED
in the near future.
Homeowners have reached satisfaction or are in the process DOUBLE TREE
of resolution of issues of concern. The homeowners thanked MAINTENANCE ITEMS
the Village for their participation in solving the
problems and asked the Village in 60 days to have a follow
up meeting to see that the outstanding items be completed.
President Mathias requested that Frank Hruby follow
through to make sure all items are completed within a
reasonable time and report back to the Board.
Trustee Reid expressed concern that a precident not be set
where the Village Board intervenes between homeowners and
developers, which is a staff function and not a Board
function.
Continental Cablevision has proposed to the Village of CONTINENTAL CABLE-
Buffalo Grove concerning the extension of fiber optics VISION
systems as an enhancement to the cable system. Buffalo
Grove encourages that type of technology but not as a trade
off for an 5 year extention of the franchise agreement.
Trustee Reid stated that the consortium is strong, and
that to gain the benefits from Continental we should
retain active membership and act as a consortium as a whole.
Continental Cablevision is welcome to make a presentation
to the Board.
The U.S. Postal Service has informed the Village of POST OFFICE
Buffalo Grove that additional funds in the amount of
$86,400 are available for the Buffalo Grove facility. This
k money will be used for enhancement of the lobby area.
Moved by Reid, seconded by Rubin to authorize the upgrade
to the Buffalo Grove facility lobby.
Upon roll call, Trustees voted as follows:
AYES: 4 - Reid, Kahn, Rubin, Braiman
`" NAYES: 0 - None
ABSENT: 1 - Marienthal
Motion declared carried.
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President Mathias announced a Special Meeting of the SPECIAL BOARD
Village Board, Monday, August 12, 1991 at 7:30 to discuss MEETING
�..oil the vacancy in the Trustee position.
Trustee Braiman noted that in his Plan Commission packet SCHWENNESEN
for the August 7, 1991 Plan Commission meeting, the PROPERTY
developer for the Schwennesen Property has requested a
three-story building instead of the two-story building
previously proposed.
Trustee Reid stated that a three-story building is not
appropriate near a residential area.
President Mathias polled the Board. "YES" indicates that
the original two story building would be desired. A "NO"
vote means the Plan Commission could consider anything
beyond a two story building. To change the original plans,
the developer must come back to the Board before the Plan
Commission.
YES: 4 - Reid, Kahn, Rubin, Braiman
NO: 0 - None
President Mathias explained the Consent Agenda, stating CONSENT AGENDA
that any member of the audience or the Board could request
that an item be removed for full discussion. It was
requested by Attorney Raysa that under XI.I. , one more
+.... condition be added to the Final Plat of Subdivision of
Roslyn Woods, which is the Village approval of the Tree
Conservancy Covenant.
Moved by Kahn, seconded by Reid, to pass Ordinance #91-67, ORDINANCE #91-67
Providing for the Recoupment of Advances for the (Recoupment)
Construction of Watermains along Main Street between Park
Avenue and a point 620' north. Upon roll call, Trustees
voted as follows:
AYES: 4 - Reid, Kahn, Rubin, Braiman
NAYES: 0 - None
ABSENT: 1 - Marienthal
Motion declared carried.
Moved by Kahn, seconded by Reid, to pass Ordinance #91-68, ORDINANCE #91-68
Vacating Certain Public Streets, Building Lines, Easements (Angus Chemical)
and Reservation of Easements in Columbian Gardens, Unit
#3/Angus Chemical. Upon roll call, Trustees voted as
follows:
AYES: 4 - Reid, Kahn, Rubin, Braiman
NAYES: 0 - None
ABSENT: 1 - Marienthal
Motion declared carried.
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Moved by Kahn, seconded by Reid, to pass Ordinance #91-69, ORDINANCE # 91-69
Granting a Variance from Section 17.32.020 of the Zoning (109 Fox Hill Dr.
:.�. Ordinance to allow a deck that exceeds the 20% lot variance)
coverage limitation at 109 Fox Hill Drive. Upon roll
call, Trustees voted as follows:
AYES: 4 - Reid, Kahn, Rubin, Braiman
NAYES: 0 - None
ABSENT: 1 - Marienthal
\./ Motion declared carried.
Moved by Kahn, seconded by Reid, to pass Ordinance #91-70, ORDINANCE #91-70
Granting a Variance from Sections 14.20.030 and 14.20.090 (Buffalo Restaurant)
of the Sign Code to allow the placement of a third sign on
the East elevation of the Buffalo Restaurant (formerly
Ritzy's Cafe) . Upon roll call, Trustees voted as follows:
AYES: 4 - Reid, Kahn, Rubin, Braiman
NAYES: 0 - None
ABSENT: 1 - Marienthal
Motion declared carried.
Moved by Kahn, seconded by Reid, to pass Ordinance #91-71, ORDINANCE #91-71
Granting a Variance from Sections 14.20.010 and 14.20.070 (Steepleview
of the Sign Code to permit the construction of entrance Condos)
signs for Steepleview Condominiums. Upon roll call,
Trustees voted as follows:
AYES: 4 - Reid, Kahn, Rubin, Braiman
NAYES: 0 - None
ABSENT: 1 - Marienthal
Motion declared carried.
Moved by Kahn, seconded by Reid, to pass Resolution RESOLUTION #91-61
#91-61, Approving an Agreement for Design Engineering (1992 Villagewide
Services for the 1992 Villagewide Contractural Street Street Project)
Maintenance Project. Upon roll call, Trustees voted as
follows:
AYES: 4 - Reid, Kahn, Rubin, Braiman
NAYES: 0 - None
ABSENT: 1 - Marienthal
Motion declared carried.
/ Moved by Kahn, seconded by Reid, to pass Resolution RESOLUTION #91-62
#91-62, Resolution for Improvement by Municipality Under (MFT-1992 Village-
the Illinois Highway Code as it concerns the 1992 Street wide Street Project)
Maintenance Contracts. Upon roll call, Trustees voted as
follows:
AYES: 4 - Reid, Kahn, Rubin, Braiman
NAYES: 0 - None
ABSENT: 1 - Marienthal
Motion declared carried.
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Moved by Kahn, seconded by Reid, to approve the Final Plat ANGUS CHEMICAL
of Subdivision, Development Improvement Agreement and (Final Plat-Subdivi-
other attending conditions - Chevy Chase Business Park sion, DIA)
East No. 2/Angus Chemical. Upon roll call, Trustees voted
as follows:
AYES: 4 - Reid, Kahn, Rubin, Braiman
NAYES: 0 - None
ABSENT: 1 - Marienthal
Motion declared carried.
Moved by Kahn, seconded by Reid, to Approve the Final Plat ROSLYN WOODS
of Subdivision, Development Improvement Agreement and
other attending conditions - Roslyn Woods. Upon roll
call, Trustees voted as follows:
AYES: 4 - Reid, Kahn, Rubin, Braiman
NAYES: 0 - None
ABSENT: 1 - Marienthal
Motion declared carried.
Moved by Kahn, seconded by Reid, to Approve a Plat of COVINGTON CORPORATE
Resubdivision - Covington Corporate Center. CENTER
Trustees voted as follows: (Plat of
Resubdivision)
AYES: 4 - Reid, Kahn, Rubin, Braiman
NAYES: 0 - None
�-•• ABSENT: 1 - Marienthal
Motion declared carried.
Moved by Kahn, seconded by Reid, to Approve the CONDELL HOSPITAL
Development Improvement Agreement - Condell Hospital. (DIA)
Upon roll call, Trustees voted as follows:
AYES: 4 - Reid, Kahn, Rubin, Braiman
NAYES: 0 - None
ABSENT: 1 - Marienthal
Motion declared carried.
Moved by Kahn, seconded by Reid, to Approve the OLD FARM VILLAGE
Certificates of Final Acceptance and Approval - Old Farm (Final Acceptance)
Village Units 7, 8 and 9. Upon roll call, Trustees voted
as follows:
AYES: 4 - Reid, Kahn, Rubin, Braiman
NAYES: 0 - None
ABSENT: 1 - Marienthal
Motion declared carried.
Moved by Kahn, seconded by Reid, to Approve the ZIERK'S FURNITURE
Certificate of Final Acceptance and Approval - Buffalo (Final Acceptance
Grove Business Park/Zierks Furniture Store. Upon roll & Approval)
call, Trustees voted as follows:
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AYES: 4 - Reid, Kahn, Rubin, Braiman
NAYES: 0 - None
ABSENT: 1 - Marienthal
Motion declared carried.
Moved by Kahn, seconded by Reid, to accept the Appearance DOUBLETREE
Commission Approval: Doubletree/Zale Groves, Inc. - (Aesthetics)
Additional Brick Patterns. Upon roll call, Trustees voted
as follows:
AYES: 4 - Reid, Kahn, Rubin, Braiman
NAYES: 0 - None
ABSENT: 1 - Marienthal
Motion declared carried.
Moved by Kahn, seconded by Reid, to accept the Appearance FURS BY MICHAEL
Commission Approval: Furs by Michael, 150 W. Dundee Road (Aesthetics)
- Change of Sign Face. Upon roll call, Trustees voted as
follows:
AYES: 4 - Reid, Kahn, Rubin, Braiman
NAYES: 0 - None
ABSENT: 1 - Marienthal
Motion declared carried.
Moved by Kahn, seconded by Reid, to accept the Appearance CONDELL MEDICAL
Commission Approval: Condell Medical Center, Half Day CENTER
L... Road - Temporary Construction Sign. Upon roll call, (Aesthetics)
Trustees voted as follows:
AYES: 4 - Reid, Kahn, Rubin, Braiman
NAYES: 0 - None
ABSENT: 1 - Marienthal
Motion declared carried.
Moved by Kahn, seconded by Reid, to accept the Appearance ARBOR CREEK CENTRE
Commission Approval: Arbor Creek Centre III/Klefstad Co. , (Aesthetics)
1415-1551 Barclay Blvd. : 1. Elevations/Materials 2.
Landscaping/Lighting 3. Signage. Upon roll call, Trustees
voted as follows:
AYES: 4 - Reid, Kahn, Rubin, Braiman
NAYES: 0 - None
ABSENT: 1 - Marienthal
Motion declared carried.
Moved by Kahn, seconded byReid, to accept the Appearance
p GROVE COURT
Commission Approval: Grove Court Shopping Center - New SHOPPING CENTER
Sign Package. Upon roll call, Trustees voted as follows: (Aesthetics)
AYES: 4 - Reid, Kahn, Rubin, Braiman
NAYES: 0 - None
ABSENT: 1 - Marienthal
Motion declared carried.
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Moved by Kahn, seconded by Reid, to accept the Appearance BUFFALO RESTAURANT
Commission Approval: Buffalo Restaurant & Ice Cream & ICE CREAM PARLOR
Parlor - Trash Enclosure and Awning Color Change. Upon (Aesthetics)
roll call, Trustees voted as follows:
AYES: 4 - Reid, Kahn, Rubin, Braiman
NAYES: 0 - None
ABSENT: 1 - Marienthal
Motion declared carried.
Moved by Kahn, seconded by Reid, to accept the Appearance WESTCHESTER ESTATES
Commission Approval: Westchester Estates Phase (Aesthetics)
II/Scarsdale - 1. Elevations/Materials 2. Parkway Trees.
Upon roll call, Trustees voted as follows:
AYES: 4 - Reid, Kahn, Rubin, Braiman
NAYES: 0 - None
ABSENT: 1 - Marienthal
Motion declared carried.
President Mathias reviewed the proposed ordinance, details RESOLUTION #91-63
of which can be found in his memo to the Board of July 13, (Lincolnshire)
1991.
Moved by Reid, seconded by Kahn, to pass Resolution
#91-63, concerning litigation between the Village of
Buffalo Grove and the Village of Lincolnshire. Upon roll
:... call, Trustees voted as follows:
AYES: 4 - Reid, Kahn, Rubin, Braiman
NAYES: 0 - None
ABSENT: 1 - Marienthal
Motion declared carried.
Moved by Reid, seconded by Kahn, to pass Resolution RESOLUTION #91-64
#91-64, concerning litigation between the Village of (Riverwoods)
Buffalo Grove and the Village of Riverwoods. Upon roll
call, Trustees voted as follows:
AYES: 4 - Reid, Kahn, Rubin, Braiman
NAYES: 0 - None
ABSENT: 1 - Marienthal
Motion declared carried.
Moved by Reid, seconded by Kahn, to pass Resolution RESOLUTION #91-65
#91-65, concerning litigation between the Village of (Wheeling)
Buffalo Grove and the Village of Wheeling. Upon roll
call, Trustees voted as follows:
AYES: 4 - Reid, Kahn, Rubin, Braiman
NAYES: 0 - None
ABSENT: 1 - Marienthal
Motion declared carried.
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George Maurides, representing the petitioner, made a CHILDREN'S WORLD
presentation to the Board, details of which are contained
in Mr. Pfeil's memo to Mr. Szymborski of August 1, 1991.
He introduced John Rosen, Vice President for Facility
Development for Children's World, and Karen King, Area
Vice President, and Dean Kelley, Abbott Contractors.
Mr. Maurides noted that the Village's Comprehensive Plan
indicates single family use for the site, but he believes
the proposed office and daycare uses are appropriate. The
developer is requesting referral to the Plan Commission
and would review any aspects of the project that may be of
concern to the Board. He understands the Board's intent
to have an aesthetically attractive building that will be
compatible with the adjacent residential areas.
Trustee Reid questioned the landscaping that would fit in
with the residential, open space land, and the Park District.
Trustee Reid noted that the proposed curb cut to Busch Road
will be evaluated in the Plan Commission review process.
Mr. Maurides confirmed that the proposed driveway will be
reviewed by the Village Engineer and IDOT.
Trustee Kahn questioned the traffic impact during peak
„_. traffic time. He wants the Park District to be part of
the decision making process.
Moved by Reid, seconded by Braiman, to refer the Abbott
Contractors - Chilren's World project to the Plan
Commission. Upon roll call, Trustees voted as follows:
AYES: 4 - Reid, Kahn, Rubin, Braiman
NAYES: 0 - None
ABSENT: 1 - Marienthal
Motion declared carried.
Trustee Reid introduced the subject. The Zale Group made BLOCKBUSTER VIDEO
the presentation to the Zoning Board of Appeals concerning (ZBA Appeal)
Blockbuster Video signage at the Woodland Commons Shopping
Center. They had the opportunity to table at the ZBAthe
proposal and bring it back for further consideration but
opted to appeal to the Village Board.
Christy Weigle, Project Engineer for Woodland Commons
requested a decision on the appeal.
Attorney Raysa recommended that the Public Hearing be
re-published, due to the large number of residents
interested.
Trustee Reid commented that the impression left by Ms.
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Weigle at the Hearing was that Zale was accepting the ZBA
decision and to take any action tonight would be unfair to
the citizens in the area who attended the Hearing.
Ms Weigle introduced Mark Weiler, Zoning Real Estate
Manager for Block Buster, who explained time restrictions
they have, and the possibilities of the contract with
Zale.
Trustee Kahn requested information concerning the plyon
and sign package.
Trustee Reid stated that all the information was available
to the ZBA. It is a developer problem and a decision to
be recommended by the ZBA, and not to be decided at the
Board level.
Trustee Rubin moved that a special meeting be scheduled
as soon as legally possible. Seconded by Kahn.
Attorney Raysa informed the Board that 4 affirmative votes
are needed to overturn a ZBA decision.
Commission Chairman Heinrich stated that landscaping is
usually included in a ZBA presentation and it was missing
from the presentation. He expressed his concern on lack of
information presented at the Public Hearing and the
precident set by the decision made at the Board level.
Trustee Rubin asked if there was sufficient testimony that
would show hardship in relation to landscaping and
visibility of the sign. Chairman Heinrich answered there
was not.
Moved by Rubin, seconded by Kahn, to remand the
Blockbuster Video signage back to the Zoning Board of
Appeals as soon as possible. Upon roll call, Trustees voted
as follows:
AYES: 4 - Reid, Kahn, Rubin, Braiman
NAYES: 0 - None
ABSENT: 1 - Marienthal
Motion declared carried.
President Mathias announced that Arlene Genell has VACANT TRUSTEE
withdrawn her application for the vacant Trustee position. POSITION
She will seek election to the County Board.
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Moved by Reid, seconded by Kahn, to adjourn the meeting. ADJOURNMENT
Upon voice vote, the motion was unanimously declared
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carried. The meeting was adjourned at 8:55 P.M.
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Jan Olson, Clerk Pro-tem
APPROVED BY ME THIS , 7
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DAY OF , , 1991.
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