1986-11-03 - Village Board Regular Meeting - Minutes 6993
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MINUTES OF A REGULAR MEETING OF THE
VILLAGE BOARD OF THE VILLAGE OF
BUFFALO GROVE, ILLINOIS, HELD IN THE
COUNCIL CHAMBERS, VILLAGE HALL,
NOVEMBER 3, 1986
President Clayton called the meeting to order at 7:34 P.M. CALL TO ORDER
Those present stood and pledged allegiance to the Flag.
Roll call indicated the following present: President Clayton; ROLL CALL
Trustees Marienthal, O'Reilly, Glover, Reid, Shields, and
Kowalski. Also present were: William Balling, Village Manager;
William Raysa, Village Attorney; William Brimm, Finance Director;
Greg Boysen, Director of Public Works; Ray Rigsby, Superintendent
of Public Works; Richard Kuenkler, Village Engineer; James Trues-
dell, Village Planner; Fire Chief Winter; and Paul Kochendorfer,
Village Treasurer.
Moved by O'Reilly, seconded by Reid, to approve the minutes of APPROVAL OF
the October 20, 1986, Regular Meeting. Upon roll call, Trustees MINUTES
voted as follows:
AYES: 6 - Marienthal, O'Reilly, Glover, Reid, Shields, Kowalski
NAYES: 0 - None
Motion declared carried.
Mr. Kochendorfer read Warrant #585. Moved by Marienthal, WARRANT #585
seconded by Reid, to approve Warrant #585 in the amount of
$626, 174.27, authorizing payment of bills listed. Upon roll
call, Trustees voted as follows:
AYES: 6 - Marienthal, O'Reilly, Glover, Reid, Shields, Kowalski
NAYES: 0 - None
Motion declared carried.
President Clayton appointed Brian Rubin to the Appearance Commis- COMMISSION
sion for a term to expire April 30, 1988. Moved by O'Reilly, APPOINTMENT
seconded by Reid, to concur with President Clayton's appointment.
Upon voice vote, the motion was unanimously declared carried.
President Clayton introduced Mr. Rubin to the audience and the
Board, and thanked him for his interest in serving on a Commission.
President Clayton appointed Rochelle Begel to the Transportation
Commission for a term to expire April 30, 1988. Moved by Marienthal,
seconded by Glover, to concur with President Clayton's appointment.
l / Upon voice vote, the motion was unanimously declared carried.
President Clayton introduced Mrs. Begel, and thanked her for her
willingness to serve the Village.
The Village Clerk reported on Student Government Day, which is STUDENT
to be held on Monday, November 10, 1986. The students partic- GOVERNMENT
ipating in Student Government Day were in the audience, and DAY
each student introduced themselves and stated the position
they are to fill.
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Trustee Reid presented the final report for Buffalo Grove Days BUFFALO
1986, information on which is contained in Mr. Brimm's memo GROVE DAYS
to Mr. Balling of October 15, 1986.
President Clayton commented that the Committee did a fine job,
and asked that Trustee Reid express the thanks of the Board
to the Committee. Trustee Marienthal also thanked Mr. Brimm
for his time and effort with regard to Buffalo Grove Days.
Trustee Kowalski asked Mr. Raysa to follow a Supreme Court case SUPREME
regarding the City of Birmingham, Michigan being allowed to COURT CASE
display a Nativity scene.
Trustee Marienthal introduced two proposed resolutions for RESOLUTION
Stevenson and Buffalo Grove High Schools, wishing them well #86-72 and
in the upcoming State Pay-Offs. Trustee Marienthal asked #86-73
that, on the Resolution for Buffalo Grove High School, the
word "unbeaten" be added where reference is made to their 1986
successful season.
Moved by Marienthal, seconded by Glover, to pass Resolution #86-72
and Resolution #86-73 commending Stevenson and Buffalo Grove High
Schools on their successful seasons, and wishing them well in the
State Play-Offs. Upon roll call, Trustees voted as follows:
AYES: 6 - Marienthal, O'Reilly, Glover, Reid, Shields, Kowalski
NAYES: 0 - None
Motion declared carried.
Mr. Balling noted the 1986 Snow and Ice Control report; Mr. SNOW & ICE
Rigsby made a brief comment on the report; there were no CONTROL REPORT
questions on same.
PUBLIC HEARING - LEIDER PROPERTY
President Clayton read from the Notice of Public Hearing pub-
lished in the Buffalo Grove Herald on October 18, 1986.
President Clayton called the Public Hearing to order at 7:48 P.M.
then noting the purpose of this Public Hearing.
President Clayton then swore in John Mays, attorney, and Peter
Manhard, engineer, to give testimony at this Public Hearing.
Mr. Mays noted that this parcel consists of approximately 40
acres; the Annexation Agreement is divided in to Parcels A, B,
and C; Parcel C is contiguous to Buffalo Grove; the Corporate
Grove scheme of development is carried into this parcel; Parcel
B is the actual facility on which the greenhouse exists today;
Parcel A is basically vacant; the property is currently in the
County, and is zoned both suburban residential and agricultural;
the property to the north is industrial; the property to the south
is the Corporate Grove; the property to the east is currently zoned
suburban estate in the County; the property to the west is zoned light
industrial in the County. The Annexation Agreement is basically the
same as that of the Corporate Grove; they are asking for additional uses.
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President Clayton asked if there were any other agencies which
would like to comment; there were none.
Mr. Balling clarified three sections of the Annexation Agreement
for the Board.
Trustee Kowalski questioned Page 14 in the Annexation Agreement;
it was noted that Exhibit E should be Exhibit F. President Clay-
ton noted that corrections will be made before this item comes
back to the Board for passage.
Trustee Kowalski had a question on the bike path, which was ans-
wered by Mr. Truesdell. Mr. Balling stated that the bike path
is not a short-term project.
President Clayton asked if there were other questions from the
Board, there were none.
President Clayton asked for questions from the public. Mr. Bruce
Klefstad, developer of the property to the east, asked if there
will be alignment of Asbury Drive. Mr. Mays answered that they
will match the alignment of Asbury Drive as it is now proposed.
A resident stated that she is in favor of some open land in the
Village.
President Clayton stated that this will be before the Board for
passage on November 17, 1986.
President Clayton closed the Public Hearing at 8:02 P.M.
President Clayton asked if there were any questions from the QUESTIONS
audience. Mr. Sherman asked if Buffalo Grove was anticipating FROM THE
a Nativity scene; Trustee Kowalski stated that she will reserve AUDIENCE
judgment until there is resolution of the pending case.
President Clayton explained the Consent Agenda, stating that CONSENT
any member of the Board or the audience could request that an AGENDA
item be removed for full discussion. Mr. Sherman requested
that Items XI. (C) , and XI. (G) , be removed from the Consent
Agenda.
Moved by O'Reilly, seconded by Glover, to adopt Resolution RESOLUTION
#86-70, a resolution authorizing the delegate of Northwest #86-70 (Solid
Municipal Conference to support implementation of the NWMC Waste Manage-
Solid Waste Management Plan. Approval of this resolution ment Plan)
permits the Village of Buffalo Grove to continue to pursue
efforts with the NWMC to implement the proposed balefill in
Hanover Township and other elements of the regional solid
waste plan. Upon roll call, Trustee voted as follows:
AYES: 6 - Marienthal, O'Reilly, Glover, Reid, Shields, Kowalski
NAYES: 0 - None
Motion declared carried. .
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Moved by O'Reilly, seconded by Glover, to adopt Resolution RESOLUTION
#86-71, a resolution approving an Agreement between Illinois #86-71 (IL 68
Department of Transportation and the Village of Buffalo Grove at Arlington
for the construction of Illinois 68 at Arlington Heights Road. Heights Rd)
This agreement provides for the funding and cost sharing of
the above mentioned project. Upon roll call, Trustees voted
as follows:
AYES: 6 - Marienthal, O'Reilly, Glover, Reid, Shields, Kowalski
NAYES: 0 - None
Motion declared carried.
Moved by O'Reilly, seconded by Glover, to award the bid for the WATER DISTRI-
water distribution system variable frequency drive equipment BUTTON SYSTEM
to Metropolitan Pump Company in the amount of $120,747. Staff VARIABLE FRE-
recommends award to the low qualified bidder; this item will QUENCY DRIVE
be under FY86-87 budget limits. Upon roll call, Trustees EQUIPMENT
voted as follows:
AYES: 6 - Marienthal, O'Reilly, Glover, Reid, Shields, Kowalski
NAYES: 0 - None
Motion declared carried.
Moved by O'Reilly, seconded by Glover, to award the bid for the UNIFORM RENTAL
Public Works Uniform Rental Contract to Aratex Service Inc. in CONTRACT
the amount of $12,271.60. Staff recommends award to the low (Award of Bid)
qualified bidder. Upon roll call, Trustees voted as follows:
AYES: 6 - Marienthal, O'Reilly, Glover, Reid, Shields, Kowalski
NAYES: 0 - None
Motion declared carried.
Moved by O'Reilly, seconded by Glover, to approve the Development DIA-TOYOMENKA
Improvement Agreement and accept the Watermain Easement for Toyo-
menka America Inc. Staff recommends approval of this DIA. Upon
roll call, Trustees voted as follows:
AYES: 6 - Marienthal, O'Reilly, Glover, Reid, Shields, Kowalski
NAYES: 0 - None
Motion declared carried.
Moved by O'Reilly, seconded by Glover, to accept the Appearance HIGHLANDS
Commission recommendation for the Highlands Commercial (Busch COMMERCIAL
& Weiland) architecture/materials/lighting/landscaping. The (Aesthetics)
Appearance Commission recommends approval of the aesthetic
elements of this project.
AYES: 6 - Marienthal, O'Reilly, Glover, Reid, Shields, Kowalski
NAYES: 0 - None
Motion declared carried.
Moved by O'Reilly, seconded by Glover, to accept the Appearance B.G. COMMERCE
Commission recommendation reference the Buffalo Grove Commerce CENTER
Center (Lots 26,27,28) architecture/materials (only) lighting/ (Aesthetics)
landscaping. The Appearance Commission recommends approval of
the aesthetic elements of this project. Upon roll call, Trustees
voted as follows:
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AYES: 6 - Marienthal, O'Reilly, Glover, Reid, Shields, Kowalski
NAYES: 0 - None
Motion declared carried.
Moved by O'Reilly, seconded by Glover, to accept the Appearance OLD FARM
Commission recommendation reference Old Farm Village, clubhouse/ VILLAGE
pool (architecture & materials) lighting. The Appearance Commis- (aesthetics)
sion recommends approval of the aesthetic element of this project.
Upon roll call, Trustees voted as follows:
AYES: 6 - Marienthal, O'Reilly, Glover, Reid, Shields, Kowalski
NAYES: 0 - None
Motion declared carried.
President Clayton read the proposed resolution. RESOLUTION
#86-74
Moved by Shields, seconded by O'Reilly, to pass Resolution
#86-74, commending Donald L. Hardt for service to the Village
of Buffalo Grove as a member of the Appearance Commission,
1976-1986. Upon roll call, Trustees voted as follows:
AYES: 6 - Marienthal,0'Reilly, Glover, Reid, Shields, Kowalski
NAYES: 0 - None
Motion declared carried.
President Clayton noted that this Resolution, as well as a plaque,
will be presented to Mr. Hardt at another time.
Moved by Glover, seconded by Reid, to pass Ordinance #86-59, ORDINANCE
annexing certain territory to the Village of Buffalo Grove #86-59
located on Buffalo Grove Road approximately 400' north of (Doetsch
Checker Road (Paul Doetsch Property) , with changes proposed by Parcel)
the Village Attorney.
Mr. Raysa noted some changes to the proposed ordinance: In the
title of the ordinance, the parenthesis should be placed after
"Parcel" at the end of the title, and reference to the 1.9
acres should be stricken.
In the legal description in Section 1. , the phrase "and also
including any adjacent unincorporated rights-of-way" should
be inserted after "Document Number 374979" in the next to last
line.
The Village Engineer has stated that the corporate limits on the
west side of the parcel will need to be revised, and the motion
should state "subject to the correct Plat of Annexation".
In answer to a question from Trustee O'Reilly, Mr. Raysa stated
that he has reviewed the written petition request.
President Clayton noted that Public Notice was published in the
Daily Herald on October 18, 1986.
Upon roll call, Trustees voted as follows on the motion:
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AYES: 5 - Marienthal,O'Reilly, Glover, Reid, Shields
NAYES: 1 - Kowalski
Motion declared carried.
President Clayton noted that Items XII. (C) and (D) on the Agenda TOWN CENTER
will be reversed.
Mr. Stan Lieberman, developer, read a statement with regard to
the proposed Town Center.
Mr. Marc Schwartz, attorney, gave a brief background presentation
to the Board.
Mr. Jerry Brim gave a presentation with regard to the land plan.
Trustee Glover expressed appreciation to the Plan Commission
for their extensive review of this project, and for the coop-
eration of the developer. Trustee Glover then commented on
the southern-most driveway, and Mr. Balling explained the
design of that driveway; Mr. Brim also commented on the drive-
way.
Trustee Kowalski asked several questions of the developer, which
were answered by Mr. Brim, Mr. Seymour Taxman, Mr. Barry Lindsay,
Mr. Balling. Trustee Kowalski's questions regarded the Village
Green, residential housing setbacks, berming, retail space,
specialty food shops, customer draw, the marketing plan, and a
five-story building.
Trustee O'Reilly asked several questions: with regard to the
retail market study, Mr. Truesdell stated that he believes that
the B-5 requirement for the retail market study has been fulfilled;
Mr. Brim answered questions regarding IDOT approval, and stated
that the developer has agreed to donate 10' additional of right-
of-way from the intersection of Lake-Cook Road along Route 83 north
to the Jewel intersection, and 10' of the frontage which it has on
Lake-Cook Road, which would provide the dual left-turn lane, if
necessary; Mr. Truesdell answered questions with regard to the Town
Center land use; Mr. Schwartz answered questions with regard to the
five-story building; Mr. Balling answered questions with regard to
the size of the units in the senior housing; Trustee O'Reilly's
concern is that perhaps the Village should have an ordinance addres-
sing this type of housing; Mr. Raysa stated that this land can be
annexed even though the developer does not have control of each
parcel of land.
Trustee Marienthal also asked several questions: Mr. Kuenkler
answered questions regarding the preliminary plan; Mr. Brim
answered questions regarding parking; Mr. Taxman stated that they
do not plan on marketing the units as condos, but as rental; with
regard to phasing, Mr. Schwartz stated that they plan to begin
construction in the spring, with a fall opening of 50-75% of
the retail, and a fall opening of the multi-family, and possibly
the senior housing, and that he outside limit on opening every-
thing is September 30, 1990; Mr. Brim answered questions regarding
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the open space, berming, pavement treatment, and the height
of the buildings with regard to line of sight.
Trustee Glover commented on several concerns which had been
raised at the Plan Commission.
In answer to a question from President Clayton, Mr. Lindsay
commented on their marketing studies and the reasons that
they believe this site to be viable and successful. Mr. Tax-
man noted that their immediate investment is over $16,000,000,
which he believes indicates that they are confident that this
center will be successful.
Moved by Glover, seconded by Reid, to pass Ordinance #86-60, ORDINANCE
amending the Comprehensive Zoning Ordinance of Buffalo Grove #86-60
with respect to the B-5 Sub-district. Upon roll call, Trustees
voted as follows:
AYES: 4 - Marienthal, Glover, Reid, Shields
NAYES: 2 - O'Reilly, Kowalski
Motion declared carried.
Moved by Glover, seconded by Reid, to pass Ordinance #86-61, ORDINANCE
approving a B-5 Planned Unit Development Agreement for approx- #86-61
imately 55 acres located on Lake-Cook Road between Illinois
Route 83 and Buffalo Grove Road (Town Center) .
There should be the number "22." before the paragraph stating
this ordinance shall be in full force and effect from and after
its passage.
Mr. Raysa also noted several typos in the ordinance.
Trustee Glover amended the motion to include the changes noted
by the Village Attorney; Trustee Reid seconded the amendments.
Upon roll call, Trustees voted as follows on the motion:
AYES: 4 - Marienthal, Glover, Reid, Shields
NAYES: 2 - O'Reilly, Kowalski
Motion declared carried.
President Clayton declared a recess from 10:05 P.M. until 10:23 P.M.
Mr. Schwartz thanked the Board and the staff for their extraordinary TAX INCRE-
efforts in bringing this project to fruition. MENT
FINANCING
Mr. James Ryan then delievered a presentation regarding the Tax
Increment Financing.
Trustee Kowalski asked questions regarding the TIF District,
which were answered by staff and the development team.
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President Clayton asked the developer to review again the time ORDINANCE
period, stating that although the bonds guarantee that the #86-62
time cannot go longer than 10 years, but that it is expected
to be shorter than 10 years; Mr. Ryan responded to President
Clayton's request.
Moved by Marienthal, seconded by Reid, to pass Ordinance #86-62,
approving the Town Center District Taxing Increment Redevelop-
ment Plan and Project.
Mr. Raysa then stated that State Statutes state that the District
may exist for up to 23 years, and the Village sets up the 10-year
limit by Ordinance. Discussion on this scenario followed. It was
determined by Mr. Raysa and Mr. Ryan that this could be handled
in the Default Section by stating that no incremental taxes go into
the incremental taxing fund after the end of the 10th year.
Upon roll call, Trustees voted as follows:
AYES: 4 - Marienthal, Glover, Reid, Shields
NAYES: 2 - O'Reilly, Kowalski
Motion declared carried.
Moved by Marienthal, seconded by Glover, to pass Ordinance #86-63 ORDINANCE
designating Tax Increment Redevelopment Project Area. Upon #86-63
roll call, Trustees voted as follows:
AYES: 4 - Marienthal, Glover, Reid, Shields
NAYES: 2 - O'Reilly, Kowalski
Motion declared carried.
Moved by Marienthal, seconded by Glover, to pass Ordinance #86-64 ORDINANCE
adopting Tax Increment Allocation Financing. Upon roll call, #86-64
Trustees voted as follows:
AYES: 4 - Marienthal, Glover, Reid, Shields
NAYES: 2 - O'Reilly, Kowalski
Motion declared carried.
Moved by Marienthal, seconded by Glover, to pass Ordinance #86-65 ORDINANCE
respecting State Sales Tax Increment. Upon roll call, Trustees #86-65
voted as follows:
AYES: 4 - Marienthal, Glover, Reid, Shields
NAYES: 2 - O'Reilly, Kowalski
Motion declared carried.
Moved by Marienthal, seconded by Glover, to pass Ordinance #86-66 ORDINANCE
an Ordinance providing for the issuance of $8,500,000 TIF #86-66
Allocation Revenue Bonds, Series 1986 (Buffalo Grove Town
Center District Tax Increment Redevelopment Project) , sub-
ject to the provision that any bond holder cannot go against
the increment after the 10th year, and also subject to the
review and approval of the Village Attorney. Upon roll call,
Trustees voted as follows:
AYES: 4 - Marienthal, Glover, Reid, Shields
NAYES: 2 - O'Reilly, Kowalski
Motion declared carried.
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Mr. Bill Jingles representing Taco Bell, made a presentation ORDINANCE
stating that the Preliminary Plan presented has come from #86-67
the concept plan previously proposed; he explained the (Taco Bell)
minor changes which have been made.
Trustee Glover asked if Taco Bell would be willing to
convert the striped triangle in the parking area to be
a curbed, landscaped barrier; after some discussion, Mr.
Jingles stated that they would comply with this request.
There was then some discussion on the driveway at the
northeast side of the property.
Moved by Glover, byReid, pass to Ordinance #86-67,
approving a Preliminary Plan of Development in the B-3
District (Taco Bell at Ranchmart Center) , as recommended by
the Plan Commission, subject to the painted, striped, diagonal
area to become a concrete curb with landscaping. Upon roll
call, Trustees voted as follows:
AYES: 6 - Marienthal, O'Reilly, Glover, Reid, Shields, Kowalski
NAYES: 0 - None
Motion declared carried.
Moved by Marienthal, seconded by Reid, to waive bids and AERIAL TRUCK
authorize the repair to the Aerial Truck #235, with an upset #235
number of $15,276 to Fire Service Supply Company. Upon roll
call, Trustees voted as follows:
AYES: 6 - Marienthal, O'Reilly, Glover, Reid, Shields, Kowalski
NAYES: 0 - None
Motion declared carried.
Mr. Robert Kenny, attorney representing Mobil Oil Corporation, MOBIL OIL
introduced Mr. Charles Wagner, also of Mobil Oil.
Mr. Kenny stated that they have a piece of property located
at the southeast corner of Lake-Cook and Weiland Roads, and
they are seeking annexation with B-2 zoning; they are asking
for 3 small variances; they are asking for referral to the
Plan Commission; the facility is a Mobil gas/snack/wash
facility; there is a separate building for car washing;
there is a small building for the payment of gas and snacks.
Moved by O'Reilly, seconded by Reid, to refer the annexation
and zoning of approximately .9 acres on the southeast corner of
Lake-Cook and Weiland Roads (Mobil Oil) to the Plan Commission.
Trustee O'Reilly asked several questions which were answered
by Mr. Kenny and staff.
Trustee Kowalski wants the Plan Commission to look at the
stacking situation.
Trustee Marienthal stated that he does not want to see more than
one entrance on Lake-Cook Road.
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President Clayton noted that the Plan Commission will be going
into much more detail, and making a recommendation back to the
Village Board. Upon roll call, Trustees voted as follows on the
motion:
AYES: 5 - Marienthal, O'Reilly, Reid, Shields, Kowalski
NAYES: 0 - None
ABSTAIN: 1 - Glover
l J Motion declared carried.
Mr. Sherman explained why he had asked for this item to be re- ORDINANCE
moved from the Consent Agenda. #86-58
Moved by Reid, seconded by O'Reilly, to pass Ordinance #86-58,
amending Title 10 of the Buffalo Grove Municipal Code (Desig-
nation of No Parking on Barclay Boulevard, Busch Parkway,
Corporate Grove Drive, Johnson Drive and Weidner Road (partial) .
This ordinance implements no parking restrictions previously
agreed to in office and industrial parks. Upon roll call,
Trustees voted as follows:
AYES: 6 - Marienthal, O'Reilly, Glover, Reid, Shields, Kowalski
NAYES: 0 - None
Motion declared carried.
Trustee O'Reilly asked that staff look into the street parking
situation on the streets mentioned by Mr. Sherman in the Mill
Creek area.
Moved by Marienthal, seconded by O'Reilly, to approve the request JAYCEE CHRIST-
for outdoor sales permit and waiver of fees for the Buffalo Grove MAS TREE SALE
Jaycees 1986 Christmas Tree program. The staff recommends
approval based on past years' practices. Upon roll call,
Trustees voted as follows:
AYES: 6 - Marienthal, O'Reilly, Glover, Reid, Shields, Kowalski
NAYES: 0 - None
Motion declared carried.
Moved by O'Reilly, seconded by Reid, to adjourn the meeting. ADJOURNMENT
Upon voice vote, the motion was unanimously declared carried.
The meeting was adjourned at 11:32 P.M.
Janet_ . Sirabian, Village Clerk
APPROVED BY ME THIS I`-IL DAY
OF , 1986.
Village President