1985-08-05 - Village Board Regular Meeting - Minutes 6663
8/5/85
MINUTES OF A REGULAR MEETING OF THE
VILLAGE BOARD OF THE VILLAGE OF BUFFALO
GROVE, ILLINOIS HELD IN THE COUNCIL
CHAMBERS, VILLAGE HALL, AUGUST 5, 1985.
President Clayton called the meeting to order at 7:30 P.M. CALL TO ORDER
Those present stood and pledged allegiance to the Flag.
L, Roll call indicated the following present: President Clayton; ROLL CALL
Trustees Marienthal, Glover, Reid, Kowalski. Trustees O'Reilly
and Shields were absent. Also present were: William Balling,
Village Manager; William Raysa, Village Attorney; William Brimm,
Finance Director; Gregory Boysen, Director of Public Works; Raymond
Rigsby, Superintendent of Public Works; Richard Kuenkler, Village
Engineer; James Truesdell, Village Planner; and Paul Kochendorfer,
Village Treasurer.
Moved by Marienthal, seconded by Reid, to appoint Carol Tenerelli CLERK PRO TEM
Clerk Pro Tem in the absence of the Village Clerk. Upon voice
vote, the motion passed unanimously.
Moved by Glover, seconded by Reid, to approve the minutes of the APPROVAL OF
July 15, 1985 Regular Meeting. Upon roll call, Trustees voted MINUTES
as follows:
AYES: 4 - Marienthal, Glover, Reid, Kowalski
NAYES: 0 - None
ABSENT: 2 - O'Reilly, Shields
Motion declared carried.
Mr. Kochendorfer read Warrant #555. Moved by Marienthal, WARRANT #555
seconded by Glover, to approve Warrant #555 in the amount of
$812,034.87 authorizing payment of bills listed. Upon roll call,
Trustees voted as follows:
AYES: 4 - Marienthal, Glover, Reid, Kowalski
NAYES: 0 - None
ABSENT: 2 - O'Reilly, Shields
Motion declared carried.
Mr. Balling stated that the Board had requested additional review INSURANCE
of the Village's insurance program, evaluating the competitive- CONSULTING
ness of our current plan benefits compared to the costs of the SERVICES
premium, and also an evaluation of the brokerage relationship
with our current insurance broker. He feels the most prudent
way to proceed is with a consultant and is recommending A. H.
Hansen, Inc. ; this is an independent consulting firm which does
not derive its fees from insurance companies. Should the Phase I
study indicate that there is problems in either of the areas of
coverage or in the brokerage relationship, then it is Mr. Balling's
recommendation to initiate Phase II by retaining this firm to
prepare bid specifications to identify the market of insurance
carriers for possible replacement of the carrier or a change in
brokerage. The third area of review requested by the Board is the
question of employee participation of which Mr. Balling will be filing
a recommendation on this issue with the Board.
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The cost of the Phase I study would be in the range of $2,000-
$3,000 and Phase II, if authorized, would be in the range of
$7,000-$9,000; funds for the study would come from the Department
of Finance and General Services budget. Phase I would take three
to four weeks to complete and Phase II two to three months. The
recommendation is to retain A. H. Hansen, Inc. in Phase I at this
time and defer consideration of Phase II until the Phase I report
is received. Trustee Marienthal questioned this expense at this
time as he feels we will probably find out that we have a good
carrier and good underwriter at the present time. Trustee Glover
expressed concern with the insurance package, he would like to know
what other communities have reference benefits and how they are
funded; Mr. Balling stated this would be included in the study.
Trustee Glover is in favor of bidding as this is one way for the
Village to know that they have competitive prices and is anxious
to see the Phase I report, but also encourages Phase II if it is
shown that we might be in a better position financially if we bid
this out to competitive brokers.
Moved by Glover, seconded by Reid, to retain A. H. Hansen, Inc. to
conduct Phase I report on the insurance plan not to exceed in cost
of $3,000. Upon roll call, Trustees voted as follows:
AYES: 4 - Glover, Reid, Kowalski, President Clayton
NAYES: 1 - Marienthal
ABSENT: 2 - O'Reilly, Shields
Motion declared carried.
Mr. Balling explained that the Public Hearings to be held this SPECIAL
evening are intended to establish three special taxing districts, SERVICE
under Illinois law, wherein a separate entity is created for the DISTRICTS
purpose of funding certain public and quaisi-public improvements;
they are all in connection with the proposed office and industrial
development being undertaken by the Trammell Crow Company in Buffalo
Grove. Special Service District #1 is the area known as the Chevy
Chase Business Park and is intended to fund sanitary sewer, water-
mains, storm sewer detention, street paving and street lighting
activities in connection with the subdivision improvements with
the most substantial improvement being the creation of a trunk
sanitary sewer system. Special Service District #2 is the area
known as Buffalo Grove Business Park Expansion and is intended to
fund similar improvements as to District #1, but only those improve-
ments to the property itself and does include payment for the
excavation, drainage improvements and pavement improvements for a
public dedicated street which the Board will be considering later
on in connection with the PUD ordinance on the Extension of Buffalo
Grove Business Park. Special Service District #3 is the area known
as Riverwalk Development and is intended to fund similar improvements
as with District #1 and District #2 with a proportionate share of the
major trunk sewer system covered by this special service district.
Mr. Balling pointed out that districts are created without financial
liability to the Village and burden on paying for the bonds, which
would be derived from these districts, would be borne by the districts;
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certain administrative responsibilities will be undertaken by the
Village through staff and through some relationship with the title
insurance company concerning the disbursements of payments from the
proceeds of the bonds and also the payments of debt services on
principal and interest; these issues will be worked out between
now and sometime in October when the bond ordinances are intended to
be finalized. Mr. Balling further stated that the intent of the
public hearings this evening is to present this matter to the Board
and receive public comments and then consider an ordinance which
would create the taxing authority; the taxing authority would be
�•/ permanent until the debt is retired and could remain in effect after
that or could be abandoned after the provisions of the bond have
been satisfied.
PUBLIC HEARING - SPECIAL SERVICE DISTRICT #1
President Clayton stated that notice was published in the Buffalo
Grove Herald on July 20, 1985 and notice was also served to the
appropriate parties that should have been notified of this Public
Hearing. The Public Hearing was called to order at 7:50 P.M. by
President Clayton. Special Service District #1 is the area bounded
on the north by the Chevy Chase Country Club, on the east by Milwaukee
Avenue, on the south by Lake-Cook Road and on the west by the Soo Line
Railroad; an accurate map of said territory is on file in the Clerk's
office.
Mr. Balling pointed out that the only improvements provided for are
those in the industrially zoned property; the B-1 district is included
in the district but costs are not yet defined and in order to include
those costs it will be necessary for the special service district to be
amended at a later time. Bruce Bingham, representing Trammell Crow,
stated the area will include office buildings, service center office/
research buildings and distribution buildings and is approximately
47 acres. There were no questions from the audience or the Board.
President Clayton closed the Public Hearing on Special Service District
#1 at 7:55 P.M.
PUBLIC HEARING - SPECIAL SERVICE DISTRICT #2
President Clayton stated that notice was published in the Buffalo Grove
Herald on July 20, 1985 and notice was also served to the appropriate
parties that should have been notified of this Public Hearing. The
Public Hearing was called to order at 7:55 P.M. by President Clayton.
Special Service District #2 is the area located approximately one-
quarter of a mile east of Arlington Heights Road on Lake-Cook Road
and is generally bounded on the north by the Village of Buffalo Grove
Golf Course, on the east by vacant land currently zoned as multi-family
residential, on the south by Lake-Cook Road and on the west by existing
Buffalo Grove Business Park in said Village; an accurate map of said
territory is on file in the Clerk's office.
Mr. Balling stated this territory is an extension of Buffalo Grove
Business Park and is intended to fund similar improvements as to
District #1; however, only those improvements to the property itself
including a public dedicated street.
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Mr. Tim Beechidk, representing Trammell Crow, was present and stated
the intent is to expand the business park to add 20 additional acres
directly east of the existing location which will be primarily office
buildings. There were no questions from the audience or the Board.
President Clayton closed the Public Hearing on Special Service
District #2 at 7:57 P.M.
\ ' PUBLIC HEARING - SPECIAL SERVICE DISTRICT #3
President Clayton stated that notice was published in the Buffalo
Grove Herald on July 20, 1985 and notice was also served to the
appropriate parties that should have been notified of this Public
Hearing. The Public Hearing was called to order at 7:57 P.M. by
President Clayton. Special Service District #3 is the territory
located northeast of the intersection of Lake-Cook and Milwaukee
Roads and generally bounded on the north by the Columbia Gardens
Subdivision, on the east by the Des Plaines River, on the south by
Lake-Cook Road and on the west by Milwaukee Avenue in said Village;
an accurate map of said territory is on file in the Clerk's office.
Mr. Balling stated this area is known as Riverwalk Development with
similar improvements as with District #1 and District #2. Mr. Don
Thomas, representing Trammell Crow, stated the purpose of the special
tax district in this case will relate to excavation, storm sewer, paving,
street lighting, landscaping and probably one more physical aspect, the
power lines through the site; the purpose of the development is for
office buildings. Mr. Balling stated the purpose and objective for
the Village proceeding with this special service district approach
is to provide an economic incentive for office and industrial develop-
ment in the community and is one of the objectives identified by the
Village Board as a vehicle to stimulate the highest quality of office
and industrial development for Buffalo Grove. There were no questions
from the audience or the Board. President Clayton closed the Public
Hearing at 8:00 P.M.
President Clayton asked if there were any questions from the QUESTIONS FROM
audience. There were none. THE AUDIENCE
President Clayton explained the Consent Agenda, and stated that CONSENT
any member of the Board or the audience could request that an item AGENDA
be removed for full discussion. There were no such requests.
Moved by Glover, seconded by Reid, to approve the Appearance MARKET PLACE
Commission recommendation reference the aesthetic elements of AT TOWN CENTER
l / The Market Place at Town Center - architecture/materials, lands-
caping/lighting. Upon roll call, Trustees voted as follows:
AYES: 4 - Marienthal, Glover, Reid, Kowalski
NAYES: 0 - None
ABSENT: 2 - O'Reilly, Shields
Motion declared carried.
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Moved by Glover, seconded by Reid, to approve the Appearance HIGHPOINT
Commission recommendation reference the aesthetic elements of PLAZA
Highpoint Plaza - architecture/materials, landscaping/lighting. (aesthetics)
Upon roll call, Trustees voted as follows:
AYES: 4 - Marienthal, Glover, Reid, Kowalski
NAYES: 0 - None
ABSENT: 2 - O'Reilly, Shields
Motion declared carried.
Moved by Glover, seconded by Reid, to approve the Appearance SPOERLEIN
Commission recommendation reference the aesthetic elements of COMMONS
Spoerlein Commons - architecture/materials, landscaping/lighting. (aesthetics)
Upon roll call, Trustees voted as follows:
AYES: 4 - Marienthal, Glover, Reid, Kowalski
NAYES: 0 - None
ABSENT: 2 - O'Reilly, Shields
Motion declared carried.
Moved by Glover, seconded by Reid, to approve the Appearance DELICE DE
Commission recommendation reference the aesthetic elements of Delice FRANCE
De France, Inc. - architecture/materials, landscaping/lighting. Upon (aesthetics)
roll call, Trustees voted as follows:
AYES: 4 - Marienthal, Glover, Reid, Kowalski
NAYES: 0 - None
ABSENT: 2 - O'Reilly, Shields
Motion declared carried.
Moved by Glover, seconded by Reid, to approve the Appearance YANMAR DIESEL
Commission recommendation reference the aesthetic elements of AMERICA CORP.
Yanmar Diesel America Corp. - architecture/materials, landscaping/ (aesthetics)
lighting. Upon roll call, Trustees voted as follows:
AYES: 4 - Marienthal, Glover, Reid, Kowalski
NAYES: 0 - None
ABSENT: 2 - O'Reilly, Shields
Motion declared carried.
Moved by Glover, seconded by Reid, to approve the Appearance CIBA-GEIGY
Commission recommendation reference the aesthetic elements of CORPORATION
Ciba-Geigy, Corporation - architecture/materials, landscaping/ (aesthetics)
lighting. Upon roll call, Trustees voted as follows:
AYES: 4 - Marienthal, Glover, Reid, Kowalski
NAYES: 0 - None
ABSENT: 2 - O'Reilly, Shields
Motion declared carried.
Moved by Glover, seconded by Reid, to approve the Appearance HIDDEN LAKES
Commission recommendation reference the aesthetic elements of VILLAGE
Hidden Lakes Village swimming pool house architecture/materials, SWIMMING POOL
landscaping/lighting/fence. Upon roll call, Trustees voted as HOUSE
follows: (aesthetics)
AYES: 4 - Marienthal, Glover, Reid, Kowalski
NAYES: 0 - None
ABSENT: 2 - O'Reilly, Shields
Motion declared carried.
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Moved by Glover, seconded by Reid, to approve the Appearance BRAN & LUEBBE
Commission recommendation reference the aesthetic elements of LOTS 25/31
Bran and Luebbe, Lots 25/31, Corporate Grove - architecture/ CORPORATE GROVE
materials, lighting/landscaping. Upon roll call, Trustees voted (aesthetics)
as follows:
AYES: 4 - Marienthal, Glover, Reid, Kowalski
NAYES: 0 - None
ABSENT: 2 - O'Reilly, Shields
Motion declared carried.
Moved by Glover, seconded by Reid, to approve the Appearance LEVITT HOMES -
Commission recommendation reference the aesthetic elements of SERENDIPITY
Levitt Homes - Serendipity - new model area/landscaping. Upon (aesthetics)
roll call, Trustees voted as follows:
AYES: 4 - Marienthal, Glover, Reid, Kowalski
NAYES: 0 - None
ABSENT: 2 - O'Reilly, Shields
Motion declared carried.
Moved by Glover, seconded by Reid, to approve the Appearance ASTOR PLACE -
Commission recommendation reference the aesthetic elements of HOFFMAN HOMES_
Astor Place - Hoffman Homes - two new models for Units 4 and 5. (aesthetics)
Upon roll call, Trustees voted as follows:
AYES: 4 - Marienthal, Glover, Reid, Kowalski
NAYES: 0 - None
ABSENT: 2 - O'Reilly, Shields
Motion declared carried.
Moved by Glover, seconded by Reid, to approve the Appearance OLD FARM
Commission recommendation reference the aesthetic elements of VILLAGE
Old Farm Village — multi-family elevations. Upon roll call, (asethetics)
Trustees voted as follows:
AYES: 4 - Marienthal, Glover, Reid, Kowalski
NAYES: 0 - None
ABSENT: 2 - O'Reilly, Shields
Motion declared carried.
Moved by Glover, seconded by Reid, to approve the Development DIA
Improvement Agreement reference the Buffalo Grove Commerce Center (B.G.Commerce
Lots 32/33. Approval of this agreement is recommended by the Center -
Village Engineer. Upon roll call, Trustees voted as follows: Lots 32/33)
AYES: 4 - Marienthal, Glover, Reid, Kowalski
NAYES: 0 - None
ABSENT: 2 - O'Reilly, Shields
Motion declared carried.
Moved by Glover, seconded by Reid, to approve the Development DIA
Improvement Agreement reference the Buffalo Grove Commerce Center (B.G.Commerce
IIA, Lot 24. The Village Engineer recommends approval of this Center II A,
agreement for the subject project. Upon roll call, Trustees voted Lot 24)
as follows:
AYES: 4 - Marienthal, Glover, Reid, Kowalski
NAYES: 0 - None
ABSENT: 2 - O'Reilly, Shields
Motion declared carried.
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Moved by Glover, seconded by Reid, to approve the Development DIA
Improvement Agreement reference Giftco, Lots 107-113 Corporate (Giftco, Lots
Grove. Approval of this agreement is recommended by the Village 107-113
Engineer. Upon roll call, Trustees voted as follows: Corporate
AYES: 4 - Marienthal, Glover, Reid, Kowalski Grove)
NAYES: 0 - None
ABSENT: 2 - O'Reilly, Shields
Motion declared carried.
Moved by Glover, seconded by Reid, to approval the final acceptance FINAL
of Wags Restaurant. Final acceptance of this project is recommended ACCEPTANCE
by the Village Engineer subject to the one-year guarantee provision. WAGS RESTAURANT
Upon roll call, Trustees voted as follows:
AYES: 4 - Marienthal, Glover, Reid, Kowalski
NAYES: 0 - None
ABSENT: 2 - O'Reilly, Shields
Motion declared carried.
Moved by Glover, seconded by Reid, to accept the Annual Report of ANNUAL REPORT
Condition of the Fireman's Pension Fund. Chapter 1082, Section (Fireman's
4-134, of the Illinois Revised Statutes requires this report to be Pension Fund)
submitted to the Village Board prior to the levying of property taxes
for the year for which the report is made. Upon roll call, Trustees
voted as follows:
AYES: 4 - Marienthal, Glover, Reid, Kowalski
NAYES: 0 - None
ABSENT: 2 - O'Reilly, Shields
Motion declared carried.
Moved by Glover, seconded by Reid, to accept the Annual Report of ANNUAL REPORT
Condition of the Police Pension Fund. Chapter 1082, Section 3-143, (Police Pension
of the Illinois Revised Statutes requires this report of condition Fund)
to the Village Board prior to adoption of the Village's 1985 property
tax levy. Upon roll call, Trustees voted as follows:
AYES: 4 - Marienthal, Glover, Reid, Kowalski
NAYES: 0 - None
ABSENT: 2 - O'Reilly, Shields
Motion declared carried.
Moved by Glover, seconded by Reid, to authorize the bidding for FALL 1985
Fall 1985 Parkway Tree Replacements. Authorization is requested PARKWAY TREE
to solicit bids for this program as approved in the FY1985-1986 REPLACEMENTS
budget. Upon roll call, Trustees voted as follows: (Authorize
AYES: 4 - Marienthal, Glover, Reid, Kowalski Bidding)
NAYES: 0 - None
ABSENT: 2 - O'Reilly, Shields
Motion declared carried.
Moved by Glover, seconded by Reid, to authorize the bidding for HOT WATER
the hot water pressure washer. Authorization is requested to PRESSURE
solicit bids for this item of equipment as approved for replacement WASHER
in the FY1985-1986 budget. Upon roll call, Trustees voted as (Authorize
follows: Bidding)
AYES: 4 - Marienthal, Glover, Reid, Kowalski
NAYES: 0 - None
ABSENT: 2 - O'Reilly, Shields
Motion declared carried.
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Moved by Glover, seconded by Reid, to authorize the bidding for QUICK COUPLING
the quick coupling system. Authorization is requested to solicit SYSTEM
bids for this system attachment for the John Deere 544C Front End (Authorize
Loader as approved in the FY1985-1986 budget. Upon roll call, bidding)
Trustees voted as follows:
AYES: 4 - Marienthal, Glover, Reid, Kowalski
NAYES: 0 - None
ABSENT: 2 - O'Reilly, Shields
Motion declared carried.
Moved by Reid, seconded by Glover, to move to Executive Session EXECUTIVE
to discuss possible litigation. Upon roll call, Trustees voted SESSION
as follows:
AYES: 4 - Marienthal, Glover, Reid, Kowalski
NAYES: 0 - None
ABSENT: 2 - O'Reilly, Shields
Motion declared carried.
The Board moved to Executive Session at 8:02 P.M. The regular
meeting resumed at 8:45 P.M.
Moved by Marienthal, seconded by Glover, to pass Ordinance #85-43, ORDINANCE
an ordinance Establishing Special Service Area Number One of the #85-43
Village of Buffalo Grove, Cook and Lake Counties, Illinois. In (Special
response to a question from Trustee Glover, Mr. Balling stated Services
that a recommendation as to the costs will be made prior to the Area #1)
October consideration of the bond ordinance. Upon roll call,
Trustees voted as follows:
AYES: 4 - Marienthal, Glover, Reid, Kowalski
NAYES: 0 - None
ABSENT: 2 - O'Reilly, Shields
Motion declared carried.
Moved by Marienthal, seconded by Glover, to pass Ordinance #85-44, ORDINANCE
an ordinance Establishing Special Service Area Number Three of the #85-44
Village of Buffalo Grove, Cook and Lake Counties, Illinois. Upon (Special
roll call, Trustees voted as follows: Services
AYES: 4 - Marienthal, Glover, Reid, Kowalski Area #3)
NAYES: 0 - None
ABSENT: 2 - O'Reilly, Shields
Motion declared carried.
Mr. Balling reviewed for the Board the PUD amendment for Buffalo ORDINANCE
Grove Business Park Expansion for the western portion of the #85-45
property on Lake-Cook Road at Weidner. The proposal is to rezone (PUD - B.G.
one-half of the property from R-9 Special Use to Office/Research Business Park
district with a small B-1 parcel; the amendment as drafted will Expansion)
cover only that portion of the property subject to the plan and
the balance of the site would remain zoned in the residential district
at this time.
Mr. Beechick, of Trammell Crow, provided a brief summary of the plan
stating it covers approximately 20 acres of land which includes an
additional 200,000 square feet of office space and ranges in size from
single story buildings to four story office buildings; this revised
plan answers the concerns of the plan commission for various setbacks
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from property lines; they have established a right-of-way for a
street that will be the main circulation thoroughfare through the
property which they wish to have dedicated; they have incorporated a
bike path along the northern edge of the property that borders the
golf course; they have included the installation of a sidewalk on
the west side of the thoroughfare right-of-way for pedestrian traffic.
Mr. Beechick further stated that one of the issues of major concern to
them is the ability to integrate the expansion property with the
existing business park and they are trying to achieve this by blending
the circulation drive currently in place with the drive proposed in
the expansion. He feels it is important to have the existing circula-
tion drive dedicated due to the fact that there may be in the future
different ownership on various parcels of land within the business
park and that the street be maintained not only for customers in the
business park and retail center, but for Village residents who will be
utilizing this area of property. He is requesting that the Board
consider the dedication of this existing thoroughfare and to conform
to the Village's structural requirements they will add a one inch lift
to this existing thoroughfare to conform with standards for a public
dedicated street; the circulation drive through the new section will
be built to Village standards.
Concern was expressed reference the traffic exiting and entering the
business park and a suggestion was made to increase the width of the
two lanes exiting onto Lake-Cook Road by four feet; Mr. Beechick stated
that Trammell Crow is prepared to conform to this to meet the traffic
needs.
In response to a question from the Board on maintenance of the street;
Mr. Balling stated that an additional inch surface is proposed on the
existing street with the new street being built to Village standards;
the Village would provide all service maintenance including snow and
ice control, crack sealing, patching, and untimate resurfacing and
restructuring on a scheduled basis; the pavement would be more substantial
on this street section than would be in local residential streets; the
cost for maintenance would generally conform to the unit cost which is
now extended on our street system.
The Board concurred to approve Draft A in paragraph 23 of the PUD
amendment.
Discussion was held reference a buffer that was requested to visually
block out the restaurant pad from adjacent homes; how to satisfy homeowners,
the park district and the developer to accomplish what is intended; concern
in requiring a developer to make a park donation which is not part of the
donation ordinance; that the 2-story office building is in closer proximity
to adjacent homes than the restaurant; the possibility of buffering on-site
thus having control of maintenance; and that since it has not been to the
Appearance Commission that they address this screening and at that time
residents could provide their input and work it out to the satisfaction
of everyone. After further discussion, the Board amended the language
in Draft A, paragraph 23-C reference the landscape buffer to read as
follows: "The owner agrees to submit to the Appearance Commission a
landscape plan which addresses the needs of buffering adjacent properties
south of the site, prior to construction. Said recommendation shall be
reviewed, and if accepted by the Village Board, the Owner agrees to
install the approved buffering landscaping prescribed by the Appearance
Commission."
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Mr. Balling also reviewed for the Board paragraph 9 reference sanitary
sewer service to the site by Lake County, paragraph 14 which provides
for the disconnection of the sanitary sewer from Lake County to the
Cook County system, and the inclusion in the agreement that the restaurant
minimum size is to be 6800 square feet.
Moved by Glover, seconded by Reid, to pass Ordinance #85-45, an
Ordinance Amending the Comprehensive Zoning Ordinance of the Village of
Buffalo Grove, Cook and Lake Counties, Illinois, Buffalo Grove Business
Park Expansion; and that the Board approve Draft A of the PUD amendment
which provides for public street dedication with the stipulation that
the existing street be brought up to Village standards by the addition
of the 1" lift and also that the exit width would be increased by 4 feet
as represented by the developer. Upon roll call, Trustees voted as
follows:
AYES: 4 - Marienthal, Glover, Reid, Kowalski
NAYES: 0 - None
ABSENT: 2 - O'Reilly, Shields
Motion declared carried.
In response to a question from a resident, Mr. Balling stated that
the signalization at the intersection of Lake-Cook and Weidner is under
Cook County jursidiction and warrants would have to be met to their
satisfaction prior to any signalization; the other drive to the west
would be a right turn in - right turn out only.
Moved by Marienthal, seconded by Reid, to pass Ordinance #85-46 ORDINANCE
an ordinance Establishing Special Service Area Number Two of the #85-46
Village of Buffalo Grove, Cook and Lake Counties, Illinois. Upon (Special
roll call, Trustees voted as follows: Service Area
AYES: 4 - Marienthal, Glover, Reid, Kowalski #2)
NAYES: 0 - None
ABSENT: 2 - O'Reilly, Shields
Motion declared carried.
Moved by Marienthal, seconded by Glover, to approve Resolution RESOLUTION
#85-37, in Support of an Industrial Revenue Bond to be issued by #85-37
the Illinois Development Finance Authority for Yanmar Diesel (Yanmar Diesel
American Corporation. They are attempting an office warehouse American Corp.
facility in the Corporate Grove of approximately 6,000 square feet IRB)
and are submitting a request for affirmative written approval to
cut short the 45 day waiting period. Upon roll call, Trustees
voted as follows:
AYES: 4 - Marienthal, Glover, Reid, Kowalski
NAYES: 0 - None
ABSENT: 2 - O'Reilly, Shields
Motion declared carried.
President Clayton stated that she is supporting the Village RESOLUTION
joining the National League of Cities; that it would be of #85-38
benefit to the Village to be a member. She feels the Village (National
should become official members of this organization. Moved by League of
Glover, seconded by Reid, to approve Resolution #85-38, approving Cities)
membership in the National League of Cities by the Village of Buffalo
Grove. Upon roll call, Trustees voted as follows:
AYES: 4 - Marienthal, Glover, Reid, Kowalski
NAYES: 0 - None
ABSENT: 2 - O'Reilly, Shields
Motion declared carried.
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Moved by Marienthal, seconded by Glover, to approve Resolution RESOLUTION
#85-39, a resolution authorizing the Execution of a Third Amend- #85-39
ment to Memorandum of Agreement between the Village of Buffalo Grove, (Delice DeFranc,
Illinois and Delice DeFrance, Inc. regarding the issuance of Industrial
Development Revenue Bonds. Upon roll call, Trustees voted as follows:
AYES: 4 - Marienthal, Glover, Reid, Kowalski
NAYES: 0 - None
ABSENT: 2 - O'Reilly, Shields
Motion declared carried.
Jim Truesdell gave a planning summary of the Gootrad proposal GOOTRAD
stating the parcel is located on the south side of Armstrong Drive PROPERTY
across from Horatio Boulevard consisting of approximately 4.8 acres;
the developer is proposing a multi-family development to consist of
42 units similar to LaParc; the developer has submitted all documenta-
tion and is requesting a referral to the Plan Commission.
Mr. David Gootrad, developer, stated that the parcel is zoned R-8;
that it conforms to all Village regulations in respect to right-of-ways,
setbacks, street width, and street access; that sufficient amenities
have been added to the project to reduce the density to 42 units; a cash
donation is required of $35,000 under Title 19; that the buildings will
be landscaped substantially; that the property is owned free and clear
and all construction and financing has been provided; and that he is
asking for referral to the plan commission.
Discussion was held reference the preference of the Board for a lower
density than is proposed, less buildings and also for the type of product
to be revised. In response to a question from Trustee Glover, Mr. Gootrad
stated he did not feel it feasible to go strictly with townhouses. Mr.
Gootrad stated that he would like the opportunity to go before the plan
commission and perhaps at that time they may have some ideas that he can
live with. Trustee Glover stated that it sounds as though the developer
does not have any flexibility regarding density or product and if there
is not any at this level he questions whether there will be any at the
plan commission level. In response to a statement by Trustee Glover that
the developer understands the time consumed on his part and costs on his
part, and also time consumed by the plan commission if they reviewed something
that was not acceptable to the Village; Mr. Gootrad stated that he did.
Trustee Glover also ascertained that Mr. Gootrad was aware that the plan
commission is a recommending body making recommendations back to the Board
and that he is aware of the desires of the Trustees as far as product and
density are concerned and that he is willing to take that risk; Mr. Gootrad
stated that he is willing to do so.
Trustee Marienthal expressed concern about the problem of accessibility
to this property; only one way in and one way out. He feels the density
should be reduced and feels a better quality product could be built.
Trustee Glover stated with the spirit of cooperation with developers,
which he feels this Board and the Village have been considered cooperative,
it is important to work with developers for the betterment of the community;
that the Board also has a responsibility to the citizens and their desires,
the type of development they want in the community; that the concerns of
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the Village Board be conveyed to the members of the plan commission
on the density and on product type so that in consideration of these
plans they will know the feelings of the Board. On that basis it was
moved by Glover, seconded by Reid, to refer this development to the
plan commission. Trustee Reid stated he is still concerned about the
density being presented.
Several residents expressed concerns as follows: Julie Kapka, 253
Armstrong Drive, expressed concern about this development being a
pocket development, the appearance as with different styles and types
of buildings, and the campatibility of the surrounding area. Maier
Rosenberg, 457 Armstrong, was concerned about traffic that would be
generated onto Armstrong Drive, the exit and entry on Armstrong, safety
of children in the area, the aesthetics of the buildings, and felt a
development of this type would reduce the market value of homes in
the area. Jeff Bender, 385 Armstrong feels the density should be
lower, it should be a better product for the neighborhood, and is
also concerned about property value. Marshall Skibbe, 421 Armstrong,
is concerned with the traffic on Armstrong and the street coming out
of the development would not line up with any dedicated street thus
causing a problem for the homeowners across the street.
President Clayton stated that this property is already zoned so we
are not talking about a rezoning; also, if this motion passes and
it is referred to the plan commission, a public hearing will be held
and she hopes that residents will attend this hearing and express
their concerns.
Myra Spivak, School District #102 board member, requested that the
Board take into account the number of children that could possibly
be generated from this development and also take into consideration
the busing of children. President Clayton stated that the Village
Planner works with the school districts in addressing concerns that
they bring up.
Upon roll call on the motion, Trustees voted as follows:
AYES: 3 - Glover, Reid, President Clayton
NAYES: 2 - Marienthal, Kowalski
ABSENT: 2 - O'Reilly, Shields
Motion declared carried.
In response to President Clayton, Mr. Gootrod stated he understands,
based on the comments made, what will be expected when he comes back
before the Board.
Mr. Skibbe stated that the weeds on this property are extremely high
and requested that the Board direct the developer to have them cut;
Mr. Gootrad stated he will do so.
Jim Truesdell reviewed for the Board the proposal of Children's CHILDREN'S
World Day Care Center to construct a day care center on a lot WORLD DAY
approximately 1 acre in size located at the northeast corner of CARE CENTER
Weiland Road and Armstrong Drive; there is an existing home on the
site which will be removed; the existing zoning is R-l; the requested
zoning is for either B-1 zoning which would allow a child care center
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or as an alternative a Special Use for a private child care center
in the R-1 District. The zoning ordinance at the present time does
not provide for this special use, but it is anticipated that an
amendment to the ordinance will be before the Board on August 19th
which would allow a day care center as a special use in residential
II districts.
Ken Kudulis, representing Children's World, gave a brief background
of Children's World stating that it is a national operator of day
care facilities and is the third largest in the United States with
approximately 200 units nationwide; at the present time they have
about 15 operating in the Chicago Metropolitan area and another six
currently under development with the closest one in operation being
in Arlington Heights. The building proposed is 6,125 sq. ft. , will
be constructed with face brick and have a pitched roof. The capacity
of children will be approximately 120, hours will be from 6:30 A.M.
to 6:00 P.M. , and there will parking lot room for 23 automobiles.
Comments of the Trustees were as follows:
Kowalski - concern expressed on employees being carefully screened,
whether there would be police department and FBI checks
on employees; also felt the ratio of 1 employee to 10 children
was not sufficient.
Glover - recognized the need for this type of services in the Village;
is not in favor of replacing a single family 1 acre dwelling
with a day care center; feels with the help of staff another
area in the Village could be found to construct the center.
Reid - concurs with Trustee Glover's comments; there is a need for
day care centers, but feels a suitable alternative by working
with staff can be identified.
Marienthal - shares the concerns of other Trustees; also feels traffic
that will be generated will create a problem; should look
elsewhere for a site.
President Clayton read a petition received and signed by residents
along Armstrong Drive and Chicory in opposition to this day care center.
Mike Cassidy, 222 Chicory, expressed concern about the close proximity
to homes; they have a swimming pool in their yard and is concerned
about the safety of the children. Julie Kapka, 253 Armstrong, stated
she feels the building proposed is too commercial for a residential
neighborhood; is concerned about the parking not being sufficient; is
concerned about traffic problems; and feels that there are other commercial
sites that could be utilized for this center.
President Clayton stated she agrees with the comments made by the Trustees
and hopes Children's World will look for another location more suitable
for this use in the Village; she then requested a motion to refer to the
plan commission, none was received. The desire of the Board is not to
refer to the plan commission.
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Trustee Marienthal complimented Bill Brimm on the thorough job TRUTH IN
done in preparing the tax levy determination and requested him TAXATION
to review for the Board this determination. Mr. Brimm stated
that certain property tax determinations and related public
hearings must be held prior to the formal consideration and
adoption of the annual property tax levy which is required by
law under Public Act 82-102; he reviewed his memo to the Board
of July 23, 1985, which is on file in the Clerk's office, stating
the 1985 proposed levy is $2,468,781 which is a rate increase of
15.98%. Moved by Marienthal, seconded by Glover, to accept the
tax levy determination and to place it on the agenda for September
9, 1985. Upon roll call, Trustees voted as follows:
AYES: 4 - Marienthal, Glover, Reid, Kowalski
NAYES: 0 - None
ABSENT: 2 - O'Reilly, Shields
Motion declared carried.
Moved by Marienthal, seconded by Reid, to accept the low bidder, MUNICIPAL
Artkraft, Inc., for the municipal sign. SIGN
Mr. Balling reviewed the bidding process stating the Village
attempted to identify the lowest competitive bidder for the
installation of the electronic municipal sign board to be located
on the municipal campus. The specifications were prepared with Mr.
Eddie Larsen, a member of our Appearance Commission, who served as
consultant in this regard, the Director of Building & Zoning, and
the Assistant Village Manager. The recommendation is for the
award to be given to the low bidder, Artkraft, Inc. of Milwaukee,
Wisconsin for $33,850, to seek authorization to negotiate the terms
of the 5 year maintenance contract with Artkraft, Inc. with subsequent
approval to the Village Board, and in final form give the option to
the Village Board for the precise location of the sign. A line of
sight study has been conducted and an area has been identified where
the sign could be placed on the east side of the intersection of Lake-
Cook and Raupp somewhere between the traffic signal and St. Mary's
fence line.
John Hutz, representing Federal Sign, and Jim Wood, representing
White Way Sign, were present and expressed their comments and concerns
to the Board. Also present was Ron Biesoff, Artkraft Sign, Inc. , the
low bidder.
Mr. Larsen stated that a lot of work was done in putting this package
together and there was allowance for variables; he pointed out the
next step before actual contract is consumated is for the bidder to
provide detailed specifications and manufacturing drawings. President
Clayton thanked Mr. Larsen for all the time and effort he put into
this project.
Upon roll call on the motion, Trustees voted as follows:
AYES: 4 - Marienthal, Glover, Reid, Kowalski
NAYES: 0 - None
ABSENT: 2 - O'Reilly, Kowalski
Motion declared carried.
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Trustee Glover questioned the features of this sign which allows
flashing because our sign code prohibits flashing; this is a program
which will be turned off and not used.
President Clayton appointed an ad hoc committee to work on the
exact location, height of the sign, etc. of Trustee Glover, Trustee
Shields, and Don Hardt, Chairman of the Appearance Commission, if he
has time to serve.
President Clayton declared a recess at 10:45 P.M. The meeting RECESS
resumed at 10:55 P.M.
Mr. Ed Zale, Zale Construction Company, requested a referral to the FIORE
plan commission for the property commonly known as the Fiore property PROPERTY
located between Prairie Road on the east and Route 83 on the west
and consisting of approximately 440 acres. Mr. John Martin,
representing Zale, presented a slide presentation on the revised
plan stating 73 units have been dropped from the original plan
leaving 1,245 units at the present time which includes 82 estate
lots to the north and west sections of the parcel; the soils are
quite good and the golf course property is of very buildable soil;
they propose to use the nursery office as the club house for the
golf course as it is centrally located and of excellent structure;
they plan to preserve all trees on the property with the incorporation
of a large stand of trees at the proposed intersection of Route 22 and
Buffalo Grove Road extended to be in the median; this project will
generate a population of approximately 3,060 people. As far as land
to be dedicated to the Village there will be the 120 acre golf course,
a 9.5 park area to the south, a couple of recreational complexes within
the attached single family area, and various drainage areas which could
become passive park areas. They feel this is more than is required by
Village codes for park areas.
Concerns, comments and suggestions made by the Board are as follows:
. . .feel the greatest asset is the size of the property
. . .are in favor of preservation of the trees and natural characteristics
of the land.
. . .concern expressed for percentage of single family homes vs. multi-family
. . .17 acre multi-family site - reduce the density - possible better use
for this parcel - perhaps a high rental product - an upscale multi-family
. . .fiscal impact is a concern of the Board for each taxing body
. . .one acre lots have been provided - hope this will encourage other
developers to proceed with one acre lots
. . .density on attached single family
. . .provide something compatible with surrounding community to set aside
a natural scenic easement
. . .single family of 92 lots - have larger lots - instead of 10,000 s.f.
have 15,000 s.f.
. . .possibility of west of golf course be single family detached instead
of single family attached
. . . increase lot size of single family to the north - have one-half of
lots be 8,700 s.f. and one-half be 10,000 s.f.
. . .have high quality condominiums, increase quality and reduce density
. . .would be more confortable with no more than 650 multi-family units
. . .review of the school district boundaries with impact of service and
taxes being evaluated on a district by district basis as more than
one district is involved.
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Mr. Zale stated he would take into consideration all comments made and
would be willing to consider changes.
Moved by Glover, seconded by Reid, to refer this proposal to the plan
commission for review. Upon roll call, Trustees voted as follows:
AYES: 3 - Marienthal, Glover, Reid
NAYES: 1 - Kowalski
ABSENT: 2 - O'Reilly, Shields
Motion declared carried.
Reference the executive session on land acquisition, President FUTURE
Clayton stated that due to the late hour this would be on the EXECUTIVE
agenda for August 19, 1985. SESSION
Moved by Glover, seconded by Marienthal, to adjourn the meeting. ADJOURNMENT
Upon voice vote the motion was unanimously declared carried. The
meeting was adjourned at 12:05 A.M.
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Carol M. Tenerelli, Clerk Tem
APPROVED BY ME THIS DAY
OF (11 , 1985.
Village President
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