1987-11-23 - Village Board Special Meeting - Minutes 7261
11/23/87
MINUTES OF A SPECIAL MEETING OF THE
VILLAGE BOARD OF THE VILLAGE OF BUFFALO
GROVE, ILLINOIS, HELD IN THE COUNCIL
CHAMBERS, VILLAGE HALL, NOVEMBER 23, 1987.
In the absence of the Village President, the Village Clerk CALL TO ORDER
called the meeting to order at 7:38 P.M. Those present stood
and pledged allegiance to the Flag.
Roll call indicated the following present: Trustees Marienthal, ROLL CALL
Glover, Reid, Shields and Kowalski. Trustee Shifrin arrived at
7:56 P.M.
Also present were: William Balling, Village Manager; William
Raysa, Village Attorney; Robert Pfeil, Village Planner; Tom
Stachura, Health Officer; and Brian Rubin, Village Treasurer.
Moved by Glover, seconded by Reid, to appoint Trustee TEMPORARY
Marienthal as Temporary Chairman of tonight's meeting. Upon CHAIRMAN
voice vote, the motion was unanimously declared carried.
The Village Clerk noted a complimentary article which has STUDENT
appeared in the Countryside newspaper regarding Student GOVERNMENT
Government Day. DAY
Ian Harris, a resident of Buffalo Grove, related an incident BUFFALO GROVE
which occurred to him with regard to the Buffalo Grove Fire FIRE DEPARTMENT
Department, where his car was on fire and the interrogation
methods used by the Fire Department personnel. Mr. Balling
will investigate the incident and report back to the Board;
Mr. Harris will also be advised so that he will be able to
be present.
Temporary Chairman Marienthal explained the Consent Agenda, CONSENT
stating that any member of the audience or the Board could AGENDA
request that an item be removed for full discussion; there
were no such requests.
Moved by Glover, seconded by Reid, to approve Resolution RESOLUTION
#87-56, a resolution approving the Commonwealth Edison Grant #87-56
for Public Roadway improvements to Buffalo Grove Road, (Commonwealth
Woodlands at Fiore. Upon roll call, Trustees voted as follows: Edison Grant)
AYES: 5 - Marienthal, Glover, Reid, Shields, Kowalski
NAYES: 0 - None
ABSENT: 1 - Shifrin
Motion declared carried.
Moved by Glover, seconded by Reid, to approve Resolution RESOLUTION
#87-57, a resolution authorizing the execution of a mutual #87-57
assistance agreement between the Lake County Sheriff's Police (Agreement -
Emergency Services and the Village of Buffalo Grove. Upon roll Lake County
call, Trustees voted as follows: Sheriff's
AYES: 5 - Marienthal, Glover, Reid, Shields, Kowalski Police)
NAYES: 0 - None
ABSENT: 1 - Shifrin
Motion declared carried.
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Moved by Glover, seconded by Reid, to accept the Final Plat VILLAS OF OAK
and attending conditions along with a Development Improve- CREEK
ment Agreement for the Villas of Oak Creek. The Village (Final Plat and
Engineer recommends approval. Upon roll call, Trustees DIA)
voted as follows:
AYES: 5 - Marienthal, Glover, Reid, Shields, Kowalski
NAYES: 0 - None
ABSENT: 1 - Shifrin
Motion declared carried.
Moved by Glover, seconded by Reid, to approve the Application COVINGTON
Permits for the storm sewer, sanitary sewer and watermain CORPORATE
crossing of the Wisconsin Central Railroad for Covington CENTER
Corporate Center. The Village Engineer recommends approval. (Application
Upon roll call, Trustees voted as follows: Permits)
AYES: 5 - Marienthal, Glover, Reid, Shields, Kowalski
NAYES: 0 - None
ABSENT: 1 - Shifrin
Motion declared carried.
Moved by Glover, seconded by Reid, to approve the Easement COVINGTON
Agreement for the relocation of a required offsite watermain CORPORATE
for the Covington Corporate Center. The Village Engineer CENTER
recommends approval. Upon roll call, Trustees voted as follows: (Easement
AYES: 5 - Marienthal, Glover, Reid, Shields, Kowalski Agreement)
NAYES: 0 - None
ABSENT: 1 - Shifrin
Motion declared carried.
Moved by Glover, seconded by Reid, to approve the fee waiver PARK DISTRICT
for three applications for vending machines in the Buffalo (Fee waiver)
Grove Park District facilities. Upon roll call, Trustees
voted as follows:
AYES: 5 - Marienthal, Glover, Reid, Shields, Kowalski
NAYES: 0 - None
ABSENT: 1 - Shifrin
Motion declared carried.
Moved by Glover, seconded by Reid, to approve the fee waiver JAYCEES
and the outdoor sales permit for the Buffalo Grove Jaycees to (Fee waiver -
sell Christmas Trees from November 28 to December 20, 1987 Christmas Tree
at the Ranchmart Shopping Center. Upon roll call, Trustees Sales)
voted as follows:
�•/ AYES: 5 - Marienthal, Glover, Reid, Shields, Kowalski
NAYES: 0 - None
ABSENT: 1 - Shifrin
Motion declared carried.
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Moved by Glover, seconded by Reid, to approve the Appearance COVINGTON
Commission recommendation for Covington Office Plaza, Dundee OFFICE PLAZA
Road and Golfview Terrace, material and color change for ground (Ground sign)
sign. The Appearance Connuission recommends approval of this
aesthetic element. Upon roll call, Trustees voted as follows:
AYES: 5 - Marienthal, Glover, Reid, Shields, Kowalski
NAYES: 0 - None
ABSENT: 1 - Shifrin
Motion declared carried.
Moved by Glover, seconded by Reid, to approve the Appearance WOODLANDS OF
Commission recommendation for the Woodlands of Fiore, monument FIORE
signs. The Appearance Commission recommends approval of this (Monument signs)
aesthetic element. Upon roll call, Trustees voted as follows:
AYES: 5 - Marienthal, Glover, Reid, Shields, Kowalski
NAYES: 0 - None
ABSENT: 1 - Shifrin
Motion declared carried.
Moved by Glover, seconded by Reid, to approve the Appearance BUFFALO GROVE
Commission recommendation for the Buffalo Grove Business Park BUSINESS PARK
Phase 6, one story O&R building, architecture/material and PHASE 6
lighting/landscaping. The Appearance Commission recommends (Aesthetics)
approval of these aesthetic elements. Upon roll call, Trustees
voted as follows:
AYES: 5 - Marienthal, Glover, Reid, Shields, Kowalski
NAYES: 0 - None
ABSENT: 1 - Shifrin
Motion declared carried.
Moved by Glover, seconded by Reid, to approve the Appearance RIVERWALK/
Commission recommendation for Riverwalk/Hamilton Partners, HAMILTON
temporary sign. The Appearance Commission recommends approval PARTNERS
of this aesthetic element. Upon roll call, Trustees voted as (Temporary Sign)
follows:
AYES: 5 - Marienthal, Glover, Reid, Shields, Kowalski
NAYES: 0 - None
ABSENT: 1 - Shifrin
Motion declared carried.
Moved by Glover, seconded by Reid, to approve the Appearance WESTCHESTER
Commission recommendation for Westchester Estates/Scarsdale, ESTATES/SCARSDALE,
additional elevation. The Appearance Commission recommends (Additional
approval of this aesthetic element. Upon roll call, Trustees elevation)
voted as follows:
AYES: 5 - Marienthal, Glover, Reid, Shields, Kowalski
NAYES: 0 - None
ABSENT: 1 - Shifrin
Motion declared carried.
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Tim Beechick of Hamilton Partners, made a presentation to the ORDINANCE
Board regarding the Zierk Furniture Store, details of which #87-73
are contained in Mr. Pfeil's memo to Mr. Balling of November 19, (Zierk Furniture)
1987.
Mr. Beechick confirmed to Mr. Balling that the need for a varation
with regard to setback has been eliminated.
Trustee Reid thanked Mr. Beechick for the time and effort which
was put into this plan to address the concerns voiced by the
Board. Mr. Beechick stated that the only variation now being
requested is to use Enka-Mat on the pond.
Trustee Shifrin suggested that a provision be put into the
proposed ordinance stating that this operation be a first-class
furniture store to insure that an outlet store or something similar
could not be put here.
Mr. Beechick reviewed the signage for Trustee Kowalski.
George Krug, Plan Commissioner, suggested that the hours of delivery
be restricted to the store hours.
Mr. Raysa then reviewed the 11/23/87 draft of the proposed ordinance,
pointing out several minor changes.
Discussion ensued regarding a time certain for cessation of deliveries.
Temporary Chairman Marienthal polled the Board: "Yes" indicates
favor of having deliveries cease at 9:00 P.M. ; "No" indicates
opposition:
YES: Marienthal, Glover, Reid, Shields, Shifrin
NO: Kowalski
Mr. Raysa stated that the second sentence of Paragraph 6.E. shall be
changes to read: "Truck deliveries to or from the Zierk Store shall
only be between the hours of 8:00 A.M. and 9:00 P.M."
Mr. Balling explained the change which had been made in Paragraph
6.G.
It was suggested that the hours of operation be handled at the
Appearance Commission level.
Moved by Reid, seconded by Glover, to pass Ordinance #87-73, approving
the 6th Amendment to the Phoenix Planned Unit Development and a
rezoning to the B-3 Planned Business Center District - Zierk Home
Furnishing, Inc. , Lake-Cook Road.
Terry Fergus, 29 Timber Hill Road, made several comments opposing
l the proposed furniture store; she is concerned that, if this is
v approved, a precedent will be set for changing the zoning; she does
not believe that there has been enough publicity on _his subject; she
and other residents do not believe that the proposed use is compatible
with the Business Park.
Paula Tar, 712 St. Mary's Parkway, also stated that she did not
believe there had been enough publicity on this subject; she does
not believe that this property should be changed to the B Distirct
zoning; the nearby residents are not able to use their yards because
of the noise of Lake-Cook Road, and this will make the situation even
worse.
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Paul Schlessinger, 179 Weidner, does not understand why a retail
furniture store is being proposed for an office and research park;
he is concerned that this will open the door for more retail use
along Lake-Cook Road.
Ross Tar, 712 St. Mary's Parkway, stated that he finds the proposed
store offensive and objectionable.
Mr. Beechick explained the financial advantages to having a retail
operation rather than an office and research facility at this location.
Temporary Chairman Marienthal pointed out the provision that states
that this property would revert back to office and research if the
Zierk Furniture Store were to cease its operation.
Trustee Glover assured the residents that this is not a hasty
decision, and he prefers that it be zoned as B-3 with a specific
use because of the traffic impact.
Trustee Reid concurred with Trustee Glover's comments, and pointed out
that the Plan Commission had three workshops on this proposal, as well
as a Public Hearing, and a formal meeting where the vote was taken.
Upon roll call, Trustees voted as follows on the motion:
AYES: 6 - Marienthal, Glover, Reid, Shields, Kowalski, Shifrin
NAYES: 0 - None
Motion declared carried.
Temporary Chairman Marienthal declared a recess from 8:49 P.M. RECESS
until 8:59 P.M.
Mr. Balling made a presentation to the Board regarding the ORDINANCE
Municipal Campus Expansion Facilities Plan, details of which #87-74
are contained in Mr. Pfeil's memo to Mr. Balling of (Municipal
November 19, 1987. Campus)
Moved by Reid, seconded by Glover, to pass Ordinance #87-74,
approving a Preliminary Plan for the Municipal Campus Expansion
and Special Uses in the R-4, R-8 and R-9 Districts for same.
Mr. Krug reviewed the Plan Commission decision at the request
of Trustee Glover.
Mr. Raysa noted several minor changes to the proposed ordinance.
Upon roll call, Trustees voted as follows on the motion:
AYES: 6 - Marienthal, Glover, Reid, Shields, Kowalski, Shifrin
NAYES: 0 - None
Motion declared carried.
Tim Beechick of Hamilton Partners made a presentation to the BUFFALO GROVE
Board with regard to Building No. 8, (Four-story office building)BUSINESS PARK
(Buffalo Grove Business Park Expansion) , Site Plan Approval, (4-Story Bldg.)
details of which are contained in Mr. Pfeil's memo to Mr. Balling
of November 19, 1987. Mr. Beechick also displayed a site plan,
a rendering and a preliminary landscape plan.
Trustee Glover asked that the Appearance Commission and the Plan
Commission pay particular attention to the buffering and berming
along the golf course, so as not to detract from the golf course.
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Trustee Reid stated that he concurs with Trustee Glover; he also
asked Mr. Beechick to review the plans for the proposed tennis
courts; Mr. Beechick responded to Trustee Reid.
Temporary Chairman Marienthal questioned Mr. Beechick with regard
to creating parking stalls for smaller cars; Mr. Beechick responded
and stated that that possibility could be investigated, but that
staff so far has wanted to see consistency throughout the Business
Park.
Moved by Glover, seconded by Shifrin, to approve the Preliminary
Plan for the Buffalo Grove Business Park/Hamilton Partners, Four-
story office building, Site Plan (Scheme C) by Wilson/Jenkins dated
November 4, 1987 (revised) .
Trustee Reid noted the increase of 7,000+ square feet in the Lake
County portion, and asked if there would be a corresponding
reduction on the Cook County side; will the overall effect in
the 12-acre parcel be balanced. Mr. Beechick responded to Trustee
Reid. Trustee Reid stated that although this nets out to a loss
in traffic, it also nets out to a loss of open space and vista to
the Village, and asked that this be carefully reviewed.
Mr. Raysa clarified that the plan being approved is a 4-page document
labeled "Scheme C" on the front.
There was then discussion on the actual height of the penthouse.
Trustee Glover stated that the maximum height of the building
should be 50' , and the penthouse should be sufficient to screen
the roof top equipment.
Upon roll call, Trustees voted as follows on the motion:
AYES: 6 - Marienthal, Glover, Reid, Shields, Kowalski, Shifrin
NAYES: 0 - None
Motion declared carried.
John Green of Scarsdale Development made a presentation to the WESTCHESTER
Board regarding Westchester Cove, details of which are contained COVE
in Mr. Pfeil's memo to Mr. Balling of November 18, 1987.
Mr. Green reviewed the compensatory storage plan for Trustee
Glover, stating that most of the detention would be dry; at this
point, they do not anticipate any amenities near the detention.
Mr. Green and Mr. Morelli answered questions from the Board
regarding the marketability of these size homes.
Moved by Reid, seconded by Glover, to refer the Westchester Cove,
Busch Road and Buffalo Grove Road extended proposal to the Plan
Commission. Upon roll call, Trustees voted as follows:
AYES: 6 - Marienthal, Glover, Reid, Shields, Kowalski, Shifrin
NAYES: 0 - None
Motion declared carried.
Trustee Shifrin requested that the Plan Commission carefully
scrutinize the engineering drawings.
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Mr. Balling introduced this topic to the Board; Mr. Rigsby's MALATHIAN
memo to Mr. Balling of November 11, 1987, along with a great CONCERN
deal of back-up material, details this subject.
Joy Fisher, 567 Weidner, explained her concerns with Malathian,
and introduced Robert Tronay, a pesticide expert. Mr. Tronay
then reviewed the numerous articles in the Board packets,
explaining the alleged danger of Malathian.
Temporary Chairman Marienthal stated that this information will
be reviewed by the staff and the Board and a report will come
back to the Board; Mrs. Fisher will be notified the next time
this item is on the agenda.
Mr. Krug noted to Mrs. Fisher the care that the Village uses in
its use of pesticides.
Moved by Reid, seconded by Glover, to adjourn the meeting. ADJOURNMENT
Upon voice vote, the motion was unanimously declared carried.
The meeting was adjourned at 10:25 P.M.
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JanetLM. Sirabian, Village Clerk
APPROVED BY ME THIS 1 DAY
OF v , 1987.
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Vi lage President