1989-08-07 - Village Board Regular Meeting - Minutes 7694
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MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE VILLAGE
BOARD OF THE VILLAGE OF BUFFALO GROVE, ILLINOIS,
HELD AT CHIPPER'S RESTAURANT, 48 RAUPP BOULEVARD,
BUFFALO GROVE, ILLINOIS, AUGUST 7, 1989
President Clayton called the meeting to order at 7: 15 P.M. CALL TO ORDER
The floor was open for informal questions for the President INFORMAL QUESTIONS
and Board of Trustees, at which time discussion was had on
questions asked. The Board recessed at 7:45 P.M. 1
President Clayton called the meeting back to order at 7:50 CALL TO ORDER
P.M.
Roll call indicated the following present: President ROLL CALL
Clayton; Trustees Marienthal, Glover, Reid, Shifrin, and
Mathias. Trustee O'Malley was absent, and due to an
emergency, Trustee Mathias left at 10:00 P.M.
Also present were: William Balling, Village Manager;
William Raysa, Village Attorney; Lee Szymborski, Assistant
Village Manager; William Brimm, Finance Director; Frank
Hruby, Director of Building & Zoning; Brian Sheehan, Health
Officer; Richard Kuenkler, Village Engineer; Ray Rigsby,
Superintendent of Public Works; Robert Pfeil, Village
Planner; and Fire Chief Allenspach.
Moved by Marienthal, seconded by Glover, to approve the APPROVAL OF MINUTES
minutes of the July 17, 1989 Regular Meeting.
The following corrections were made:
Page 7687 - The third paragraph under the Westchester
Estates heading should be deleted.
Page 7687 - The phrase "or warranty items." should be
deleted from the seventh paragraph under Westchester
Estates.
Page 7688 - In the first paragraph under the Family Aquatics
Center heading, it was Mr. Rylko who made the presentation
rather than Mr. McNeely.
Page 7688 - The last paragraph on the page should have the
phrase added after the word "audience" in the last line.
Page 7692 - The following sentence should be added after
the vote on the Peter David Property: "President Clayton
then closed the Public Hearing."
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Page 7692 - The sixth paragraph under Woodley Apartments
heading should read as follows: "President Clayton stated
that the purpose of the discussion is to review the Plan
Commission's negative recommendation and to listen to the
developer's suggestions for revising the site plan. Even if
the Board does not think the plan should be approved, the
developer could still request that the Baord take formal
action on a P.U.D. ordinance."
page 7686 - In the second paragraph under Roll Call, it
should be noted that Joseph Tenerelli, Village Treasurer was
present.
Trustee Marienthal amended the motion to include the above
corrections; Trustee Glover seconded the amendment.
Upon roll call, Trustees voted as follows on the motion:
AYES: 4 - Marienthal, Glover, Shifrin, Mathias
NAYES: 0 - None
ABSENT: 1 - O'Malley
ABSTAIN: 1 - Reid
Motion declared carried.
Mr. Tenerelli read Warrant #650. Moved by Glover, seconded WARRANT #650
by Reid, to approve Warrant #650 in the amount of
$2,500,356.71, authorizing payment of bills listed. Upon
roll call, Trustees voted as follows:
AYES: 5 - Marienthal, Glover,Reid, Shifrin, Mathias
NAYES: 0 - None •
ABSENT: 1 - O'Malley
Motion declared carried.
Trustee Marienthal read the proposed resolution. RESOLUTION #89-36
(Paper Bags)
Moved by Marienthal, seconded by Glover, to pass Resolution
#89-36, encouraging Buffalo Grove store owners to package
their merchandise in paper bags rather than in plastic bags.
Trustee Reid stated that there are alternatives to
non-degradable plastic bags, such as the degradable plastic
bags made of corn products; he believes stores should be
encouraged to offer an alternative to consumers, but he
believes that the Village should work with the various
agencies to continue to investigate and look at the
alternatives that are available.
Trustee Reid amended the motion to add a paragraph to the
effect that the Village continue to investigate and
publicize the alternative degradable packagings that are
available. Trustee Marienthal seconded the amendment. Upon
roll call, Trustees voted as follows on the amended motion:
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AYES: 5 - Marienthal, Glover, Reid, Shifrin, Mathias
NAYES: 0 - None
ABSENT: 1 - O'Malley
Motion declared carried.
Trustee Marienthal commended the staff for the way; the HEAVY RAINS
excess water was handled during the heavy rains this past
week-end.
President Clayton also stated that the Engineering staff was
due a big thanks for their efforts.
Mr. Balling brought the Board up to date on the Scarsdale SCARSDALE
Westchester drainage problem. Mr. Morelli's letter to Mr. (Westchester)
Balling of July 26, 1989 is on file in the Clerk's office.
Trustee Shifrin stated that, although the developer has
attempted to correct some of the problems, he has created
some new ones; he believes that there should be a deadline
set for all of the problems to be corrected.
Mr. Balling brought the Board up to date on the issue of PORT CLINTON ROAD
Long Grove cut-through traffic because of Port Clinton Road;
the primary issue seems to be construction traffic. It has
been suggested that Port Clinton Road be closed at the
corporate limits on a temporary basis to alleviate this
problem. The negative aspect of this solution would be that
Buffalo Grove residents would be inconvenienced by not being
able to travel eastbound.
Trustee Reid acknowledged that there is a problem with
cut-through traffic; there are alternatives; he believed
that public hearings and public input should be sought.
Moved by Reid, seconded by Marienthal, to direct staff to
proceed with the investigation and assimilate information
regarding the closing of Port Clinton Road east of
Sandlewood. Upon roll call, Trustees voted as follows:
AYES: 5 - Marienthal, Glover, Reid, Shifrin, Mathias
NAYES: 0 - None
ABSENT: 1 - O'Malley
Motion declared carried.
Mr. Raysa brought the Board up to date on the Final OTIS OFFICE
Judgement Order with regard to Buffalo Grove versus Long
Grove (Otis Office) , Case #88 MR 674, details of which are
contained in his letter to Mr. Balling of August 7, 1989.
Mr. Raysa confirmed to President Clayton that the property
is now in the Village of Buffalo Grove. President Clayton
thanked Mr. Raysa for his efforts on this case.
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Marty Engle, a resident of Scarsdale, stated that his house SCARSDALE
had been fully graded; subsequently, the house next door had
the foundation put in, which was supposed to be 6"lower than
his, but is, in actuality, at least 16" lower than his
house, causing a problem with the slope of his lot.
Mr. Balling responded, stating that he is familiar with the
problem.
Lengthy discussion followed with regard to possible
solutions.
Mr. Engle also stated that there are at least 8 or 9 street
lights that do not work; President Clayton asked Mr. Engle
to let staff know exactly which lights do not work.
Alan Shifrin, 1311 Whitney, stated that he does not know of
anyone who has had their warranty items taken care of, and
the residents are asking for the cooperation from the Board.
Jerry Goldman, a resident of Westchester, stated that more
than half of the lights do not work; he also asked if trees
or shrubs could be planted along the retention area.
President Clayton stated that this situation would have to
be investigated, and staff would come back with an answer
for Mr. Goldman;
Mr. Dreyfus, 1112 Hidden Lake Drive, stated that the grading
was supposed to be done by July 24, 1989; it is not done as
of today; he closed on his house on May 5, 1989.
John Green, representing Mr. Morelli, stated that the final
grading should be finished within the next couple of weeks.
Trustee Glover stated that he is concerned with the
tremendous amount of time that the Board is having to spend
because Mr. Morelli is not doing the things that need to be
done.
Trustee Marienthal also stated that he would not want to see
Mr. Morelli build in the Village until he gets the problems
with current residents solved.
Carol Stops, Fremont Way, stated that she has heard that FREMONT WAY
Fremont Way will be lined up with Old McHenry Road and a
4-way stop sign will be installed. Mr. Kuenkler stated that
he believes the State does intend to line up that
intersection.
Mrs. Stops stated that, if that intersection is lined up,
there will be a great deal of commercial traffic directed
onto the residential street.
President Clayton stated that the Board will evaluate this
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situation , and she asked Mr. Balling to make sure that Mrs.
Stops is notified as to what is taking place.
David Mattis, 1463 Chase Court, asked about the proposed
alignment of Fremont Way and Alden Lane. Mr. Balling stated
that there is alignment planned for that intersection.
President Clayton explained the Consent Agenda, stating that CONSENT AGENDA
any member of the audience or the Board could request that
an item be removed for full discussion. It was requested
that Items XI.A. and 0. be removed from the Consent Agenda.
Moved by Marienthal, seconded by Glover, to pass Resolution RESOLUTION #89-37
#89-37, Appointing an Alternate Delegate to the (IRMA Delegate)
Intergovernmental Risk Management Agency (IRMA) . Upon roll
call, Trustees voted as follows:
AYES: 5 - Marienthal, Glover, Reid, Shifrin, Mathias
NAYES: 0 - None
ABSENT: 1 - O'Malley
Motion declared carried.
Moved by Marienthal, seconded by Glover, to pass Resolution RESOLUTION #89-38
#89-38, Approving an Agreement for Design Engineering (Villagewide Street
Services for the 1990 Villagewide Contractural Street Maintenance)
Maintenance Projects. Upon roll call, Trustees voted as
follows:
AYES: 5 - Marienthal, Glover, Reid, Shifrin, Mathias
NAYES: 0 - None
ABSENT: 1 - O'Malley
Motion declared carried.
Moved by Marienthal, seconded by Glover, to pass Resolution RESOLUTION #89-39
#89-39, for Improvement by Municipality under the Illinois (MFT Funds-1990
Highway Code and Appropriation of MFT Funds for 1990 Street Street Projects)
Projects. Upon roll call, Trustees voted as follows:
AYES: 5 - Marienthal, Glover, Reid, Shifrin, Mathias
NAYES: 0 - None
ABSENT: 1 - O'Malley
Motion declared carried.
Moved by Marienthal, seconded by Glover, to approve the Plat CHEVY CHASE BUSINESS
of Easement - Chevy Chase Business Park East. The Village PARK EAST
Engineer recommends approval. Upon roll call, Trustees (Plat of Easement)
voted as follows:
AYES: 5 - Marienthal, Glover, Reid, Shifrin, Mathias
NAYES: 0 - None
ABSENT: 1 - O'Malley
Motion declared carried.
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Moved by Marienthal, seconded by Glover to approve the ADVENTEST AMERICA
Development Improvement Agreement and Plat of Easement (DIA & Plat of
{ Vacation and Dedication - Adventest America, The Corporate Easement)
Grove. The Village Engineer recommends approval. Upon roll
call, Trustees voted as follows:
AYES: 5 - Marienthal, Glover, Reid, Shifrin, Mathias
NAYES: 0 - None
ABSENT: 1 - O'Malley
Motion declared carried.
Moved by Marienthal, seconded by Glover, to approve the Plat WEILAND ROAD
of Dedication - Weiland Road at Tripp School. The Village (Plat of Dedication)
Engineer recommends approval. Upon roll call, Trustees
voted as follows:
AYES: 5 - Marienthal, Glover, Reid, Shifrin, Mathias
NAYES: 0 - None
ABSENT: 1 - O'Malley
Motion declared carried.
Moved by Marienthal, seconded by Glover, to approve the Plat YANMAR DIESEL
of Easement and Development Improvement Agreement - Yanmar (DIA)
Diesel Addition (Lots 125-133) . The Village Engineer
recommends approval. Upon roll call, Trustees voted as
follows:
AYES: 5 - Marienthal, Glover, Reid, Shifrin, Mathias
NAYES: 0 - None
ABSENT: 1 - O'Malley
Motion declared carried.
Moved by Marienthal, seconded by Glover to approve the First ASBURY DRIVE
Resubdivision and Development Improvement Agreement - Asbury (First Resubdiv-
Drive Lot 5. The Village Engineer recommends approval. ision & DIA)
Upon roll call, Trustees voted as follows:
AYES: 5 - Marienthal, Glover, Reid, Shifrin, Mathias
NAYES: 0 - None
ABSENT: 1 - O'Malley
Motion declared carried.
Moved by Marienthal, seconded by Glover to approve the Third CHERBOURG
and Fourth Amendments to the Declaration of Covenants - (3rd & 4th Amend-
Cherbourg Townhomes, Unit 1. The Village Engineer ments Declaration
recommends approval. Upon roll call, Trustees voted as of Covenants)
follows:
AYES: 5 - Marienthal, Glover, Reid, Shifrin, Mathias
NAYES: 0 - None
ABSENT: 1 - O'Malley
Motion declared carried.
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Moved by Marienthal, seconded by Glover to approve the CANTERBURY FIELDS
Declaration of Covenants - Canterbury Fields. The Village (Declaration of
Engineer recommends approval. Upon roll call, Trustees Covenants)
voted as follows:
AYES: 5 - Marienthal, Glover, Reid, Shifrin, Mathias
NAYES: 0 - None
ABSENT: 1 - O'Malley
Motion declared carried.
Moved by Marienthal, seconded by Glover to approve the FIORE #10
Relocated Building Box 209, 210, 211 at the Woodlands at (Relocated Building
Fiore Unit 10. The Village Engineer recommends approval. Box)
Upon roll call, Trustees voted as follows:
AYES: 5 - Marienthal, Glover, Reid, Shifrin, Mathias
NAYES: 0 - None
ABSENT: 1 - O'Malley
Motion declared carried.
Moved by Marienthal, seconded by Glover to approve the Final TOWN PLACE
Plats of Subdivision and Easement along with a Development (Plat of Subdivision
Improvement Agreement and attending conditions - Town Place. & DIA)
The Village Engineer recommends approval. Upon roll call,
Trustees voted as follows:
AYES: 5 - Marienthal, Glover, Reid, Shifrin, Mathias
NAYES: 0 - None
ABSENT: 1 - O'Malley
Motion declared carried.
Moved by Marienthal, seconded by Glover to accept the TALMAN HOME SAVINGS
Appearance Commission Approval: Talman Home Savings - ATM (Aesthetics)
Machine with Signage. Upon roll call, Trustees voted as
follows:
AYES: 5 - Marienthal, Glover, Reid, Shifrin, Mathias
NAYES: 0 - None
ABSENT: 1 - O'Malley
Motion declared carried.
Mr. Balling reviewed the situation with regard to the DUNDEE PARKWAY &
decorative wall at Dundee Parkway and Golfview Terrace. GOLFVIEW PARKWAY
Mr. Boysen's memo to area residents of July 18, 1989, is on
file in the Clerk's Office.
Moved by Glover, seconded by Shifrin, to ask staff to remove
the decorative wall and landscaping at Dundee Parkway and
Golfview Terrace.
Trustee Reid stated that there are trees on the east parkway
that he would like to see retained, and he would like to see
trees on the west parkway to balance the landscaping.
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Rachel Jeppe, 298 Dundee Parkway, stated that they do not
wish to see the wall taken down; her letter to Mr. Balling
of July 21, 1989, details her concerns.
Loren Johnson, 284 Dundee Parkway, stated his reason for
wanting the wall to be taken down, details of which are in
his survey form dated July 1, 1989. Upon roll call,
Trustees voted as follows:
AYES: 5 - Marienthal, Glover, Reid, Shifrin, Mathias
NAYES: 0 - None
ABSENT: 1 - O'Malley
Motion declared carried.
Mr. Balling reviewed subject situation, details of which are ZBA APPEAL
contained in Mr. Hruby's memo to Mr. Balling of August 2, (Johnson)
1989.
Carmen Trobetta, representing the Johnson's, stated that the
ZBA had voted against this plan was because it had been
requested that a written drainage plan be submitted; Mr.
Trombetta distributed a drainage plan to the Board.
Mr. Kuenkler stated that the proposed construction would not
make the drainage situation any worse.
ZBA Chairman Heinrich reviewed the findings of the ZBA for
the Baord; he stated that there should possible be another
full hearing.
President Clayton stated that she believes that, since there
is new information, this should go back to the ZBA for full
hearings.
Steven Tennant, attorney for the Jeppe's, stated that he
believes the application should be resubmitted and there
should be an opportunity for everyone to be heard on this
issue based on the new plans.
Moved by Mathias, seconded by Glover, to return this matter
to the ZBA where a new Public Hearing should be scheduled,
since new information has been brought forth. Upon roll
call, Trustees voted as follows:
AYES: 5 - Marienthal, Glover, Reid, Shifrin, Mathias
NAYES: 0 - None
ABSENT: 1 - O'Malley
Motion declared carried.
President Clayton explained why this was removed from the CROSSINGS COMMERCIAL
last Consent Agenda, and placed on tonight's agenda.
James Otis made a presentation to the Board, details of
which are contained in Mr. Pfeil's memo to Mr. Balling of
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August 2, 1989.
Jack Sturgeon, representing Otis Associates, reviewed the
site plan for the Board. Mr. Sturgeon then asked the
landscape architect to describe the landscape plan.
Trustee Marienthal stated that he wants to make sure that
the lighting does not spill over into the residential area.
David Mattis, 1463 Chase Court, stated that the problem
tonight is that a major realignment inside of the shopping
center is being designed; this will change the whole
configuration of the center; he believed Otis should come
back to the Board with a final and complete plan.
Carol Stops, a resident, stated that the residential streets
should be left alone; she stated that it would be fine to
put in an entrance, but it should not line up with Alden
Lane.
Appearance Commissioner Gordon stated that it was noted at
the Appearance Commission that it was agreed that the rest
of the buildings needed to follow the format.
Appearance Commissioner Bruno stated that they were of the
opinion that the buildings were going to stay the way that
they were presented.
ZBA Chairman Heinrich stated that there are a number of
signs that are being asked to be approved that are in direct
opposition to the current sign ordinance.
Carol Stops asked about getting back to the actual plan and
what is actually being approved.
Mr. Balling stated that what is being proposed is almost
identical to what was approved; the owner is proceeding with
precisely what he was instructed to do by the Board.
After further discussion, it was moved by Glover, seconded
by Reid, to approve the Appearance Commission
recommendation, except for the signage, and that the
agreement is to submit each individual building for
Appearance Commission review. Upon roll call, Trustees
voted as follows:
AYES: 4 - Marienthal, Glover, Reid, Shifrin
NAYES: 1 - Mathias
ABSENT: 1 - O'Malley
Motion declared carried.
Trustee Marienthal requested that a sidewalk be put in for
Heritage Place; Mr. Otis stated that he would put in a
sidewalk for Heritage Place.
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President Clayton declared a recess from 9:50-10:00 P.M. RECESS
Trustee Mathias left at this time.
James Schneider made a presentation to the Board, details of SCHWENNESEN
which are contained in Mr. Pfeil's memo to Mr. Balling of PROPERTY
August 2, 1989.
Larry Peterman also made a presentation to the Board,
referring to aerial photos of the site, the Concept Plan,
and slides and video imaging to show, as closely as
possible, what the site would be like in its final form.
Trustee Glover stated that he has a concern with the land
use; the Comprehensive Plan calls for single family homes,
and that is the first hurdle he would have to deal with;
from a land use standpoint, he would prefer to have single
family.
Trustee Shifrin concurs with Trustee Glover; the
Comprehensive Plan must be looked at; he would prefer to see
single family, no less that R-4.
Trustee Reid agrees; the Comprehensive Plan calls for
residential, and he would prefer to see that plan developed.
Trustee Marienthal stated that the construction of Buffalo
Grove Road to a 4-lane rather than a 2-lane road would have
to be taken into consideration, which will detract from the
amount of buildable property available; he shares the idea
that single family type housing should go on the property.
Mr. Schneider stated that the difficulty with single family
is that it all becomes private property, and control over
the property is lost.
In answer to a question from President Clayton, Mr. Peterman
stated that the type of variances they would need would
perhaps be a reduction in the right-of-way.
President Clayton asked if the Board would be willing to
entertain variations.
Trustee Reid stated that he would be willing to take a look
at a plan, but he would have very serious reservations about
private streets and how they would be maintained.
Trustee Shifrin stated that he would have a problem with
private streets.
President Clayton asked for feedback with regard to the
possibility of some kind of single family PUD.
Trustee Marienthal stated that he would be willing to look
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at a plan.
Trustee Glover stated that he would prefer single family
PUD; he also wants to talk in terms of a buildable area
density.
Trustee Reid stated that he would be willing to take a look
at a plan, but he would be very concerned about the
variances.
Trustee Shifrin stated that he would prefer a single family
PUD; he would consider variations subject to reasonable
limitations; he wants to see a first-class product.
Brian Sheehan reviewed the ordinance, details of SMOKING ORDINANCE
proposed
which are contained in Mr. Raysa's letter to him of
July 13, 1989.
After discussion with regard to the rights of both smokers
and non-smokers, it was moved by Shifrin, seconded by
Glover, to direct the Board of Health to convene a Public
Hearing with respect to the Smoking Ordinance.
Upon roll call, Trustees voted as follows:
AYES: 3 - Marienthal, Glover, Shifrin
NAYES: 1 - Reid
ABSENT: 2 - Mathias, O'Malley
President Clayton pointed out that, when the proposed
ordinance comes back to the Board, it will be similar to a
Public Hearing.
President Clayton pointed out that Item XI.A. , which was LIQUOR CONTROLS
removed from the Consent Agenda will be deferred.
With regard to Item XI.O. which was removed from the Consent ZIERK'S FURNITURE
Agenda, Trustee Reid stated that the reason he asked that
this item be removed, was because of two questions, the
first being the sign to be installed on the west face of the
Building, which he understood would not have a sign in
deference to the adjacent property; and the installation of
the screening around the roof-top units on the property,
which was supposed to have started early this summer.
Plan Commissioner Rhodes stated that the west wall was
supposed to have windows; and he is opposed to any signage
being put up.
President Clayton stated that this item will be placed on
the next agenda.
Moved by Glover, seconded by Reid, to move to Executive EXECUTIVE MEETING
Meeting to discuss Litigation, Employment Matters, and
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Collective Bargaining. Upon roll call, Trustees voted as
follows:
AYES: 4 - Marienthal, Glover, Reid, Shifrin
NAYES: 0 - None
ABSENT: 2 - Mathias, O'Malley
Motion declared carried.
The Board adjourned to Executive Meeting at 10:40 P.M. and
re-convened at 11: 10 P.M.
Moved by Marienthal, seconded by Glover, to pass Ordinance ORDINANCE #89-58
#89-58, authorizing the Village Manager to enter into a (Collective
Collective Bargaining Agreement with the Buffalo Grove bargaining)
Professional Firefighter/Paramedic Association. Upon roll
call, Trustees voted as follows:
AYES 4 - Marienthal, Glover, Reid, Shifrin
NAYES: 0 - None
ABSENT: 2 - Mathias, O'Malley
Motion declared carried.
Moved by Reid, seconded by Shifrin, to adjourn the meeting. ADJOURNMENT
Upon voice vote, the motion was unanimously declared
carried. The meeting adjourned at 11: 12 P.M.
Janet. Sirabian, Village Clerk
APPROVED BY ME THIS /
DAY OF -It(t ✓ , 1989.
Vi a President