1986-03-03 - Village Board Special Meeting - Minutes 6832
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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, MARCH 3, 1986.
President Clayton called the meeting to order at 7:33 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 (left at 8:33
P.M.) , and Kowalski. Also present were: William Balling, Village
Manager; William Raysa, Village Attorney; James Doyle, Assistant
Village Manager; William Brimm, Finance Director; Gregory Boysen,
Director of Public Works; James Truesdell, Village Planner; and
Paul Kochendorfer, Village Treasurer.
Moved by Glover, seconded by Reid, to approve the minutes of the APPROVAL OF
February 18, 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 #569. Moved by O'Reilly, seconded WARRANT #569
by Reid, to approve Warrant #569 in the amount of $425,775.61,
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.
Trustee Marienthal noted that one of the Student Government Day ,STUDENT
billboards was in place on Route 83. GOVERNMENT
DAY
Janet Sirabian noted that the students will be taping their skits
for Cable TV during the beginning of April.
President Clayton noted a Certificate of Appreciation to be given APPEARANCE
to Kathleen Krippes for her years of service on the Appearance COMMISSION
Commission; she noted the appreciation of the Village for this
community service.
President Clayton asked if there were any questions from the QUESTIONS FROM
audience; there were none. THE AUDIENCE
President Clayton explained the Consent Agenda, stating that CONSENT AGENDA
any member of the audience or the Board could request that an
item be removed for full discussion. Trustee Kowalski requested
that Item XI. F. be removed from the Consent Agenda.
Moved by Glover, seconded by O'Reilly, to pass Resolution #86-15, RESOLUTION
a resolution accepting a Sanitary Sewer Easement Adjacent to Raupp #86-15
Boulevard. This resolution approves an easement agreement between (Easement
the Village and Buffalo Grove Park District required for the future Raupp Blvd.)
construction of a sanitary relief sewer. 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 Glover, seconded by O'Reilly, to pass Resolution #86-16, RESOLUTION
a resolution accepting an easement adjacent to Buffalo Grove Road #86-16
and adjacent to and north of Old Oak Drive. This resolution (Easement)
approves an easement agreement between the Village and the Oak
Creek I Condominium Association to permit construction of a
larger curb radius at Old Oak Drive. 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 Plat of PLAT OF
Easement for Okamoto in the Corporate Grove. The Village Engineer EASEMENT
recommends approval of this required watermain easement for the (Okamoto)
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 Glover, seconded by O'Reilly, to accept the Appearance SPOERLEIN FARM
Commission recommendation reference Spoerlein Farm Townhouses, TOWNHOUSES
elevation change. The Appearance Commission recommends approval (Elevation
of this change in product elevation for the subject project. Upon Change)
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 accept the Appearance YANMAR DIESEL
Commission recommendation reference Yanmar Diesel, Corporate (landscaping)
Grove, revised landscaping. The Appearance Commission recommends
approval of the revised landscaping plan 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 Glover, seconded by O'Reilly, to accept the Appearance CREEKSIDE
Commission recommendation reference Creekside Commons, Anden COMMONS
Corporation, landscaping and signage. The Appearance Commission (Anden -
recommends approval of these aesthetic elements of the subject aesthetics)
project. Upon 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 Glover, seconded by O'Reilly, to move to Executive EXECUTIVE
Session to discuss pending litigation. Upon roll call, Trustees SESSION
voted as follows:
AYES: 6 - Marienthal, O'Reilly, Glover, Reid, Shields, Kowalski
NAYES: 0 - None
Motion declared carried.
The Board adjourned to Executive Session at 7:40 P.M.
The Regular Meeting resumed at 8:10 P.M.
Moved by Glover, seconded by Reid, to pass Ordinance #86-11, ORDINANCE
approving the Annexation Agreement for the Fiore Property. #86-11
(Fiore Annexa-
Mr. Raysa stated that the current draft of the Annexation Agree- tion Agreement)
ment should be revised to 2-27-86; he then noted changes made to
the 2-27-86 draft.
Mr. Rob Sherman asked what decisions were made with regard to curbs
and gutters in the estate area, and also with regard to park space
for general useage; Mr. Balling responded to Mr. Sherman.
Mr. Balling and Mr. Raysa answered questions from the Trustees.
Upon roll call, Trustees voted as follows on the motion:
AYES: 5 - Marienthal, Glover, Reid, Shields, President Clayton
NAYES: 2 - O'Reilly, Kowalski
Motion declared carried.
Moved by Glover, seconded by Reid, to pass Ordinance #86-12, ORDINANCE
annexing certain territory to the Village of Buffalo Grove, #86-12
Illinois (Fiore Property) . Upon roll call, Trustees voted as (Fiore
follows: Annexation)
AYES: 4 - Marienthal, Glover, Reid, Shields
NAYES: 2 - O'Reilly, Kowalski
Motion declared carried.
Moved by Glover, seconded by Marienthal, to pass Ordinance #86-13, ORDINANCE
amending the Comprehensive Zoning Ordinance of the Village of #86-13
Buffalo Grove, Cook and Lake Counties, Illinois (Fiore Property) . (Fiore
Upon roll call, Trustees voted as follows: Annexation)
AYES: 4 - Marienthal, Glover, Reid, Shields
NAYES: 2 - O'Reilly, Kowalski
Motion declared carried.
Moved by Glover, seconded by Reid, to approve the Annexation SEIFERT
Agreement for the property commonly known as the Seifert Property. PROPERTY
Trustee O'Reilly asked for further information as to discussion
which took place with the Park District regarding ownership of
the lakes. Mr. Bieszczad stated that the Park District agrees to
maintain the property on the west side of the lake, but does not
wish to maintain ownership of the lake. Mr. Bieszczad stated that
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the offer of detention for the Park District was declined because
they stated that they had enough detention in the part of the creek
that services the north side of the property.
Mr. Bieszczad stated that the Appearance Commission questioned the
design as it related to the fence and the location of the fence as
it related to the berm; it was suggested that a shorter fence be on
the berm instead of the property line. The Appearance Commission
did not approve the fence, but the Plan Commission did, and the
developer is asking for Board approval.
Mr. Balling stated that there is a request from the petitioner to
defer final action on this subject for one meeting, until March 17,
1986.
Trustee Glover and Trustee Reid withdrew the motion and the second.
Hal Francke, attorney for the developer, stated that they wish to have
resolution of the ownership of the lakes, which the Park District will
not accept; the developer would like the Village to accept ownership
of the lakes.
Mr. Francke stated that the second issue which they would like resolved
is that they wish to have passive credit issued for the lakes; they
believe that, since it adjoins a public park, there would be benefit
by providing an amenity.
Moved by Glover, seconded by Reid, that the Village maintain the lakes.
Upon roll call, Trustees voted as follows:
AYES: 4 - Glover, Reid, Shields, President Clayton
NAYES: 3 - Marienthal, O'Reilly, Kowalski
Motion declared carried.
CORRECTION *Trustee Shields left the meeting at this time.
President Clayton noted that, although the motion passed, there would
not be enough votes to pass the Annexation Agreement, which will require
five affirmative votes.
Mr. Francke stated that he understands the concern of the Village
regarding liability, but, since the Park District will not accept the
ownership, and there will be no homeowners association, this is the
only alternative. Mr. Bieszczad stated that the main concern of the
Park District is the financial responsibility in years to come.
Mr. Balling discussed the situation, stating that the only other
solution is to require that there be some sort of an association to
be responsible for the lake.
Trustee Marienthal stated that he does not want to see the Village
or the Park District have to pick up a maintenance charge regarding
the lakes.
Trustee Glover stated that he did not see any alternative other than
the Village accepting ownership of the lakes.
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President Clayton stated that no one on the Board had changed their
minds after the discussion.
Moved by Reid, seconded by Glover to grant passive credit for the
lake area.
In answer to a question from Trustee O'Reilly, Mr. Balling stated that
the primary function of the lake would be to act as a buffer; there
could possibly be fishing derbies, there would not be swimming, and
there could possibly be boating. Trustee O'Reilly stated that she
sees no reason for granting passive credit.
Trustee Glover stated that he believes the greatest asset of the lake
would be to act as a noise buffer.
Mr. Francke asked the Board to consider the fact that, in the Annexation
Agreement, the developer has agreed to make certain improvements in the
property to the north with respect to drainage and street pavings, which
have nothing to do with this subdivision.
Upon roll call, Trustees voted as follows:
AYES: 3 - Glover, Reid, Kowalski
NAYES: 2 - Marienthal, O'Reilly
ABSENT: 1 - Shields
Motion declared carried.
President Clayton stated that she would vote "yes", but it is not known
how Trustee Shields would vote.
President Clayton stated that any action on the Annexation Agreement will
be deferred until the March 17, 1986 Regular Meeting.
Mr. Bieszczad stated that the issue at the Appearance Commission was
whether or not to place the fence on the property line, or to reduce
the height of the berm and place the fence on top of the berm. Mr.
Bieszczad stated that if the Village wishes to have the fence on top
of the berm, they will be more than happy to do same.
Mr. Francke stated that they have started contacting the school districts
regarding the boundary change; District #96 was in favor of the change,
but District #102 was not; the developer will now approach the regional
school board.
Moved by Marienthal, seconded by O'Reilly, to pass Resolution RESOLUTION
#86-17, approving a joint Village/State Agreement for the con- #86-17
struction of Illinois Route 83 from Lake-Cook Road to Buffalo (Route 83)
Grove Road. Upon roll call, Trustees voted as follows:
AYES: 5 - Marienthal, O'Reilly, Glover, Reid, Kowalski
NAYES: 0 - None
ABSENT: 1 - Shields
Motion declared carried.
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Moved by Glover, seconded by O'Reilly, to recommend to Trammell CHASE PLAZA
Crow Company that they modify the light fixtures in the Chase LIGHTING
Plaza parking lot by raising the sockets so that the bulb does
not extend below the fixture, and by replacing convex lenses
with a flat lens.
Mr. Jim Garvey, project manager for Trammell Crow, stated that
these changes will be made as soon as the necessary equipment
is available. Trustee Reid asked Mr. Garvey to let the staff
know as soon as they can about the scheduling of these changes.
Upon roll call, Trustees voted as follows:
AYES: 5 - Marienthal, O'Reilly, Glover, Reid, Kowalski
NAYES: 0 - None
ABSENT: 1 - Shields
Motion declared carried.
Moved by Glover, seconded by O'Reilly, to approve the Final HIGH POINT
Plat of Subdivision on High Point Plaza. PLAZA
Mr. Balling answered a question from Trustee Glover regarding
the Jewel parking Lot.
Upon roll call, Trustees voted as follows:
AYES: 5 - Marienthal, O'Reilly, Glover, Reid, Kowalski
NAYES: 0 - None
ABSENT: 1 - Shields
Motion declared carried.
Mr. Robert Lamphere, President of Van Vlissingen and Company, HAMPTON INN
brought the Board up to date on the status of the Corporate Grove. HOTEL
Mr. Lamphere gave the Board a background on the proposed hotel,
stating that they had extensively searched for the right hotel.
Mr. Lamphere stated that they worked with the Hampton Hotel manage-
ment, and were able to gain approval for a masonry exterior; the rooms
will be oversized by 3' ; the rooms are very nice; there is a demand for a
hotel in the area of the Corporate Grove; there will be extensive lands-
caping; photos of the proposed hotel were distributed.
Trustee Marienthal questioned the lack of a food and bar operation;
Mr. Lamphere stated that they find that guests would rather eat
in nearby restaurants than in the hotel, and a continental breakfast
will be available for guests.
Mr. Lamphere explained the possible variations of the photo for
Trustee Kowalski; he stated that the price range will be $45-$55
per night, and he pointed out some of the details of the rooms.
Trustee Glover stated that he has some concerns about an off-price
hotel possibly being detrimental to ever attracting a full-service
hotel with banquet rooms, etc. Mr. Lamphere stated that the
Hampton Hotel is the type of need which they have.
Trustee O'Reilly asked if a restaurant would be planned by Mr.
Lamphere in the vicinity; Mr. Lamphere stated that a restaurant
is a strong possibility.
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President Clayton polled the Board regarding the concept of the
Hampton Inn Hotel, which would encourage the developer to come
to the next Village Board meeting for application and referral to
the Plan Commission: "Yes" indicates favor; "No" indicates
opposition:
YES: Marienthal, O'Reilly, Glover, Reid, Kowalski
NO: None
ABSENT: Shields
Mr. Tim Hernandez, Planner for the Illinois Division of Pulte ANDREWS
Homes, introduced Mr. Dan Star, President of Pulte Homes. PROPERTY
Mr. Hernandez made a presentation to the Board; he stated that
they have refined the plan; they have reduced the number of units
per building from 4-7 to 3-4; the units are larger; they provided
a larger dedication for Buffalo Grove Road; they have combined and
reconfigured the lakes; the major change has to do with the road
alignment; the density is now 4.22, which is lower than the
Comprehensive Plan calls for.
Mr. Star stated that they have completely redesigned the product;
they are marketing to a 35-40+ age bracket, with an income level
probably in the $50,000 range; he described each of the units; the
price of the units will range from a $100,000 base price to $150,000
with amenities, with the average price of the units at approximately
$130,000; they will put in basements wherever possible; the architecture
will have at least 50% brick on the exterior walls.
Trustee Glover stated this is an improved plan; however, the Board
indicated a strong preference for single-family homes, and asked
the developer if he had considered single-family homes. Mr. Star
responded that they did consider single-family, but the site has a
lot of water on it. Mr. Hernandez stated that the density without
the lakes is approximately 5 units per acre. Mr. Star stated that
they do not believe that the market they are addressing will make
use of amenities. Mr. Hernandez stated they plan extensive landscaping;
they would ban fencing.
In answer to a question from Trustee O'Reilly, Mr. Hernandez stated
that there will be a homeowners association, which will own and
maintain the lakes.
There was discussion regarding densities, the lakes, amenities,
and unit mix.
Mr. Hernandez stated that the streets will be dedicated to the
Village.
Mr. Star stated that they will attempt to work out an agreement with
Hidden Lakes regarding the shared lake.
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Mr. Star stated that they believe that they will have an even mix
of all units, but they do not wish to be locked into a specific number
for each unit.
Mr. Star stated that the footprint of the building will not change.
President Clayton commented on the passive credit for the lakes, noting
the original intent of the passive credit.
There will be a bike path on the west side of Buffalo Grove Road.�/
Trustee Glover again questioned the need for a pool; Mr. Hernandez
responded that the potential buyer of these units traditionally will
not look for a pool on the site; they will be more inclined to use
health clubs, etc.
President Clayton polled the Board: "Yes" indicates favor of the
concept as presented tonight; "No" indicates opposition:
YES: Marienthal, O'Reilly, Glover, Reid, Kowalski
NO: None
ABSENT: Shields
President Clayton stated that the developer should put an application
together and be put on the agenda for Plan Commission referral.
Moved by Marienthal, seconded by Reid, to move to Executive Session EXECUTIVE
to discuss litigation. Upon roll call, Trustees voted as follows: SESSION
AYES: 5 - Marienthal, O'Reilly, Glover, Reid, Kowalski
NAYES: 0 - None
ABSENT: 1 - Shields
Motion declared carried.
Moved by Marienthal, seconded by Glover, to adjourn the meeting. ADJOURNMENT
Upon voice, vote, the motion was unanimously declared carried.
The meeting was adjourned at 9:45 P.M. The Executive Session
terminated at 10:22 P.M.
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Janet Sirabian, Village Clerk
APPROVED BY ME THIS '7, DAY
OF rn olAt.V, , 1986.
Village President