1985-10-14 - Village Board Special Meeting - Minutes 6724
10/14/85
MINUTES OF A SPECIAL MEETING OF THE
VILLAGE BOARD OF THE VILLAGE OF BUFFALO
GROVE, ILLINOIS HELD IN THE COUNCIL
CHAMBERS, VILLAGE HALL, OCTOBER 14, 1985
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, Kowalski.
Also present were: William Balling, Village Manager; William
Raysa, Village Attorney; James Doyle, Assistant Village Manager;
Richard Kuenkler, Village Engineer; James Truesdell, Village
Planner.
President Clayton appointed Burton Harris, Chairman; Norine CLEARBROOK
Walker, Nancy Moffitt, Ruth Silverman, and Adam Moodhe to the TELETHON
Clearbrook Telethon Committee. President Clayton stated that, COMMITTEE
if they feel the need to increase the number on the committee,
they will do so.
Moved by Glover, seconded by Reid, to concur with President
Clayton's appointments. Upon voice vote, the motion was
unanimously declared carried.
President Clayton appointed Barbara Bollero to the Appearance APPEARANCE
Commission for a term to expire April 30, 1987. Moved by Reid, COMMISSION
seconded by Glover to concur with President Clayton's appoint- APPOINTMENT
ment. Upon voice vote, the motion was unanimously declared
carried.
Trustee Marienthal noted that, with regard to the October 9, ILLINOIS
1985 letter sent to the Illinois Development Finance Authority, DEVELOPMENT
he believes it should be pointed out to the Commission why that FINANCE
split vote occurred. Trustee Marienthal requested that a copy AUTHORITY
of the minutes of the meeting regarding this particular subject
be sent to the IDFA. President Clayton asked if there were any
objections to Trustee Marienthal's request; there were none.
Mr. Balling noted the materials which staff has put together INTERNATIONAL
for President Clayton to bring along on her trip to Korea and TRADE MISSION
Japan. The cost of these materials has run more than what
was orginally estimated; Mr. Balling stated that there is money
in the budget to cover the cost overrun, and stated if there is
no objection from the Board to the expenditure, he would like to
implement the project; there were no objections from the Board.
Mr. Balling stated that he does have the Park District PARK DISTRICT
Comprehensive Plan, which will be discussed at the next meeting. COMPREHENSIVE
Mr. Balling will distribute copies to any Trustees requesting PLAN
same; otherwise, a copy will be available for review in the
Trustee's room.
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Mr. Balling noted that the Certified Cities presentation will CERTIFIED
be made on Friday, October 18, 1985, and he encouraged all CITIES
Board members to attend.
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 AGENDA
any member of the Board or the audience could request that an
item be removed for full discussion. There were no such requests;
however, Mr. Rob Sherman asked a question regarding the Consent
Agenda which was answered by Mr. Balling.
Moved by O'Reilly, seconded by Glover, to pass Ordinance ORDINANCE
#85-61, an ordinance for the Recoupment of Advances for #85-61
Construction of Sanitary Sewers between the Pekara Road (Recoupment)
Treatment Plant and the North and West Line of the Corporate
Grove Subdivision. This ordinance provides for the recapture
of this improvement pursuant to the annexation agreement for
the Corporate Grove. 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 pass Ordinance #85-62, ORDINANCE
an ordinance for the Recoupment of Advances for the Construction #85-62
of Watermains in Weiland Road between the Aptakisic Creek and (Recoupment)
Busch Road and in Busch Road between Weiland Road and the Soo
Line Railroad. This ordinance provides for the recapture of
this improvement pursuant to the annexation agreement for the
Corporate Grove. 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 pass Ordinance #85-63 ORDINANCE
an ordinance Vacatingcertain Public Streets and Right of Ways #85-63
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in Columbian Gardens Unit #4 and Columbian Gardens Unit #3. (Vacation -
This ordinance vacates unimproved public streets and right of Streets &
ways located in the Chevy Chase Business Park. Upon roll call, ROW)
Trustess voted as follows:
AYES: 6 - Marienthal, O'Reilly, Glover, Reid, Shields, Kowalski
NAYES: 0 - None
Motion declared carried.
President Clayton proclaimed Thursday, October 31, 1985, as Trick- PROCLAMATION
or-Treat Day in Buffalo Grove. Moved by O'Reilly, seconded by (Trick-or-
Glover, to concur with President Clayton's proclamation. Upon Treat Day)
roll call, Trustees 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 approve the Develop- DIA
ment Improvement Agreement for Midwest Automation, Lots 88-94, (Midwest
Corporate Grove. The Village Engineer recommends approval of Automation)
the Development Improvement Agreement for the subject 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 approve the Development DIA
Improvement Agreement for delice de France, Lots 18-24, Corporate (Delice de
Grove. The Village Engineer recommends approval of the Develop- France)
ment Improvement Agreement for the subject project. Upon roll
call, Trustees voted as follows:
AYES: 6 - Marienthal, O'Reilly, Glover, Reid, Shields, Kowalski
NAYES: 0 - None
Motion declared carried.
Mr. Kelly Bufton, attorney for the Trammell Crow Company, made ORDINANCE
a presentation regarding the subject property; the property is #85-64
at the northeast corner of Milwaukee Avenue and Lake-Cook Road, (Riverwalk)
encompassing approximately 17 acres and zoned B-3; he reviewed
the surrounding properties; they are requesting several variations,
which are basically setback variations along the north boundary of
the property.
Mr. Don Thomas, a partner with the Trammell Crow Company, made
a slide presentation regarding the Riverwalk property, and also
displayed a model of the proposed development.
Mr. Bob Goodmanson of Cowie & Associates displayed a colored
rendering of the preliminary engineering exhibit, and reviewed
same. The major entrance will be off of Milwaukee Avenue.
Mr. Dick Mallory of the Theodore Brickman Company displayed and
reviewed the landscape plan for the development. Mr. Balling
summarized the statement from Mayor Richard Falcone of the
Village of Northbrook noting their opposition to the proposed
project.
Mayor Smith of Riverwoods was present, and made a statement to
the Board indicating their opposition to the proposed project.
Mayor Smith indicated that he had also had a telephone conversation
with Mayor Cooper of Lincolnshire, where she indicated their
opposition to the proposed project. Mayor Smith distributed some
packets of material to the Board.
A Trustee from the Village of Riverwoods echoed Mayor Smith's
comments in opposition to the proposed project.
Mr. Robert Sherman, resident of Buffalo Grove, suggested some
solutions to the traffic problems at the Milwaukee/Lake-Cook
intersection.
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Mr. Balling summarized the results of the traffic study which
was done by James J. Benes & Associates, and was distributed
in the Trustee packets.
Mr. Balling also reviewed the contents of his memo to the Board
of October 10, 1985 regarding the proposed project.
There was some discussion regarding floor area ratio.
Trustee Glover stated that traffic is a major concern; the traffic
is a regional concern, since communities surrounding the inter-
section have continued to build in all directions. Mr. Don Thomas stated
that they will pay for the modifications and signaling at Columbus Parkway.
the median work at Lake-Cook and Milwaukee Avenues, the acceleration/
deceleration lanes, and half the cost of engineering.
Trustee Glover stated that he would like to see the Village and the
developer pay their fair share, and make the intersection better
than what it is today.
Trustee O'Reilly complimented the developer on all of the amenities
that they put into all of their projects; she stated that the traffic
situation changes her acceptance of the project; she believes that
the project has to be put on hold until the traffic situation is
corrected; she doesn't see how Buffalo Grove can overlook the traffic
at that intersection; she would like to see a report from staff on
the floor area ratio.
Mr. Thomas responded to Trustee O'Reilly's comments; they acknowledge
the seriousness of being committed to a project; they believe they can
make th
is is work; the floor area ratio they have calculated is less dense
than others; they propose higher buildings so that they can take
advantage of the landscape.
Trustee Shields shares Trustee O'Reilly's concerns about the traffic
impact; he asked about having the access on Columbus Drive outside of
the Village of Buffalo Grove. Mr. Balling stated that staff has talked
to the Highway Commissioner, and it will be treated as a municipal
street.
Trustee Reid stated that, with regard to the traffic, he is encouraged by
this proposal because it will force action at this intersection.
In answer to a question from Trustee Marienthal, Mr. Balling commented
on the traffic impact to be generated by surrounding properties.
In answer to a question from Trustee Marienthal, Mr. Thomas and Mr.
Mallory explained the treatment of the two garage buildings; the
garage structures will be plain, with extensive landscaping.
Mr. Balling reviewed possible timetables for the intersection improve-
ment.
Mr. Ballingnoted that the last line on the bottom of page 7 of the
PUD Agreement, and continuing to the top of page 8, should have been
deleted by the Word Processor.
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Moved by Glover, seconded by Reid, to pass Ordinance #85-64,
approving a Planned Unit Development in the Village of Buffalo
Grove, Cook and Lake Counties, Illinois (Riverwalk) .
Mr. Truesdell stated that the date on the Final Revised version
of the Preliminary Plan should be 10-10-85; this change should
also be made in the PUD Agreement at the bottom of page 2,
paragraph 3.
Mr. Raysa pointed out the following changes to be made to the
proposed ordinance:
In the 3rd "WHEREAS" clause, there should be a semi-colon
inserted after "District", and the phrase "with a special
use for a Planned Unit Development;" should be deleted.
In the 4th "WHEREAS" clause, the word "rezoning" should be
replaced with "Preliminary Plan approval".
In Section 1. , there should be a period after the word
"approved" in the 3rd line.
On the first page of the PUD Agreement, in the first paragraph,
the name of the owner shall be:
LaSalle National Bank Trust
c/o Trammell Crow Company
One Pierce Place
Itasca, Illinois 60143
ATTENTION: Donald Thomas
Copy to: D'Ancona & Pflaum
30 N. LaSalle
Suite 3100
Chicago, Illinois 60602
ATTENTION: Joel D. Rubin
Upon roll call, Trustees voted as follows on the motion:
AYES: 5 - Marienthal, Glover, Reid, Shields, Kowalski
NAYES: 1 - O'Reilly
Motion declared carried.
Mr. Balling explained the proposed resolution. Moved by RESOLUTION
Glover, seconded by Reid, to pass Resolution #85-53, supporting #85-53
the initial construction of an At Grade Intersection Improvement
at the intersection of Milwaukee Avenue and Lake-Cook Road. Upon
roll call, Trustees voted as follows:
AYES: 6 - Marienthal, O'Reilly, Glover, Reid, Shields, Kowalski
NAYES: 0 - None
Motion declared carried.
President Clayton declared a recess from 9:15 P.M. until RECESS
9:32 P.M.
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Trustee Glover asked if the conditions in Mr. Kuenkler's memo WINDBROOKE
to Mr. Balling of October 9, 1985 were still outstanding; Mr.
Kuenkler replied that he had received the bond this morning.
Moved by Glover, seconded by O'Reilly, to approve the Final Plat
of Subdivision for Windbrooke, subject to compliance with all of
the conditions listed in Mr. Kuenkler's memo of October 9, 1985.
Upon roll call, Trustees voted as follows:
AYES: 6 - Marienthal, O'Reilly, Glover, Reid, Shields, Kowalski
NAYES: 0 - None
Motion declared carried.
Moved by Glover, seconded by O'Reilly, to approve the Final CHEVY CHASE
Plat of Subdivision for the Chevy Chase Business Park and BUSINESS PARK
Warehouse #1, subject to compliance with all of the conditions & WAREHOUSE #1
listed in Mr. Kuenkler's memo to Mr. Balling of October 8, 1985.
Upon roll call, Trustees voted as follows:
AYES: 6 - Marienthal, O'Reilly, Glover, Reid, Shields, Kowalski
NAYES: 0 - None
Motion declared carried.
Mr. Peter Bianchini of Lexington Development reviewed his letter OLD FARM
to Mr. Balling of October 9, 1985, requesting another change in VILLAGE
product mix to 75% flats, and 25% townhouses; he stated that the
assessed valuation probably would not change; the square footage
would be approximately the same; the footprint would not change.
Mr. Bianchini stated that he would not propose to come back to this
Board for a change again; they would live with the 75/25 mix, no
matter what the market; there should not be any change in the
school/park donations.
There was Board discussion on Mr. Bianchini's request.
Trustee O'Reilly asked that the record show that Mr. Bianchini
stated that they made a mistake in building a 20' townhouse with
only a one-car garage; he stated that the two-car garage townhouses
would sell much better.
Moved by Glover, seconded by Reid, to allow Lexington Development
the flexibility to build up to 75% flats and 25% townhomes in Old
Farm Village. Upon roll call, Trustees voted as follows:
AYES: 6 - Marienthal, O'Reilly, Glover, Reid, Shields, Kowalski
NAYES: 0 - None
Motion declared carried.
Moved by Glover, seconded by Shields, to adjourn the meeting. ADJOURNMENT
Upon voice vote, the motion was unanimously declared carried.
The meeting was adjourned at 9:53 P.M.
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Janet Sirabian, Village Clerk
APPROVED��THIS. ,1�� DAY
OF (0 , 1985.
Village President