1986-03-24 - Village Board Special Meeting - Minutes L 684g
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MINUTES OF A SPECIAL MEETING OF THE
VILLAGE BOARD OF THE VILLAGE OF BUFFALO
GROVE, ILLINOIS HELD IN THE COUNCIL
CHAMBERS, VILLAGE HALL, MARCH 24, 1986
President Clayton called the meeting to order at 7:33 P.M. Those CALL TO ORDER
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; James Doyle, Assistant Village Manager; William
Brimm, Finance Director; Gregory Boysen, Director of Public Works;
Richard Kuenkler, Village Engineer; Paul Kochendorfer, Village
Treasurer; Police Chief McCann; and Carmen Molinaro, Director of Golf
Operations.
Mr. Raysa reviewed his letter to Mr. Balling of March 23, 1986 WILMETTE PARK
regarding the court case of Wilmette Park District versus the DISTRICT
Village of Wilmette; this case stated that a park district is
not immune from municipal zoning laws.
Mr. Raysa reported on the Long Grove annexation matter, 80 MC 4, LONG GROVE
where the Judge sustained and overruled several of the objector's ANNEXATION
objections. Mr. Raysa reviewed the findings in this case, and he
will distribute a transcript of the Judge's ruling to the Board
as soon as it becomes available.
Mr. Balling noted the passage of an Ordinance at the last meeting ORDINANCE
zoning the Alcott School with the proviso that no alcoholic #86-15
beverage consumption be allowed; at that time, the fact that
wine would be served for religious purposes from time to time
was overlooked. Mr. Balling stated that Mr. Raysa suggested
modifying the Ordinance to allow for that use; there was no
objection from the Board to that suggestion.
PUBLIC HEARING - WOODSTONE TOWNHOMES ANNEXATION AGREEMENT
President Clayton read the Notice of Public Hearing which was published
in the Buffalo Grove Herald on March 5, 1986.
President Clayton called the meeting to order at 7:47 P.M. , and
subsequently noted the purpose of the Public Hearing.
President Clayton swore in the following people to give testimony:
George Panages, Town & Country Homes; Richard Van Schaardenburg,
Town & Country Homes; Harold E. Voss, Zimmer-Howell Engineering, Ltd. ;
Richard Beckert, Zimmer-Howell Engineering, Ltd. ; and Richard Burton,
Land Consultants, Inc.
Mr. Richard Burton made a presentation to the Board, stating that the
petition is for annexation and zoning of the property; the subject
property is bordered by Weiland Road on the east side, the Steepleview
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condominiums to the south, the Ridgewood development on a portion
of the east, and unincorporated land to the north; it is contiguous
to the Village of Buffalo Grove on the majority of the western
boundary, the full southern boundary, and approximately 50% of
the eastern boundary; the current zoning of the property is in Lake
County, UR-2; the property is currently zoned in the Village's
Comprehensive Plan as multi-family; the subject property is
l , approximately 14.25 acres.
Mr. Burton stated that the product they are proposing is an upscale
type of townhouse; he then displayed the four renderings of the models,
and described the four models; the square footages will range from
1,180 square feet to 1,610 square feet; the four models will be mixed
in 4, 5, and 6-unit buildings; all units will have 2-car garages; the
buildings will be built on slabs.
Mr. Burton then displayed the site plan; the main entry is off of
Weiland Road; there will be 97 units on the site; the gross density
is 6.8 units to the acre; the streets are all in accordance with
Village codes; the perimeter setbacks will be 25' along the east,
35-60' along the south, 35-50' along the west, and 45-60' along the
north; the buildings along the north in the 45' minimum are the
subject of the requested variation; there will be 42 2-bedroom
units, and 55 3-bedroom units.
Mr. Burton pointed out that Metra Transportation Group recommended
a by-pass lane on Weiland Road along the entryway; the developer will
be providing a full left-turn lane.
President Clayton asked if there were any other Villages, Park Districts,
or School Districts that wished to comment; there were none.
Mr. Rob Sherman questioned a right-turn bay for southbound traffic;
Mr. Burton stated that same is provided.
Mr. Sherman stated that he believes that there should be basements
offered; Mr. Burton responded that this type of home is well accepted
without basements.
Mr. Leland Leikam, who owns the land just west of the proposed street
stub, asked how this development will affect his property. Mr. Burton
stated that some alternatives for this situation had been discussed at
the Plan Commission. Mr. Leikam stated that he would be interested in
seeing what those plans might be. Mr. Balling stated some of the
possibilities for this land. Mr. Leikam stated that he thinks this
development will be detrimental and will take value off of his property.
Mr. Balling noted the revised draft of the Annexation Agreement dated
March 24, 1986, stating that the changes which were made to same are
underlined.
There was discussion on parking which Mr. Balling stated should be
included in Paragraph 13 of the Agreement,
g stating that parking is to
be permitted on only one side of the dedicated roadway.
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In answer to a question from Trustee Glover regarding the single-
family driveway at the northeast corner of the property, Mr. Burton
stated that they will rebuild the driveway, and that it is a private
driveway which is attached to a dedicated road.
Trustee Glover stated that he has a concern about the issue raised by
Mr. Leikam and how the roadway would align. Mr. Balling explained the
road network.
Trustee O'Reilly asked to see an exhibit that shows how the stub would
hook up; Mr. Burton referred to that on the aerial.
Trustee O'Reilly asked if the stub in the location shown is taking
unnecessary land from Mr. Leikam; Mr. Burton stated that he does not
know at this point, but it is conceivable. Trustee O'Reilly asked if
there was any discussion as to an alternative location for this stub;
Mr. Burton responded.
In answer to a question from Trustee O'Reilly, Mr. Burton confirmed
that the association will own the detention.
Trustee O'Reilly asked if the land would allow for basements; Mr.
Panages stated that it would, but some engineering would have to be done
in certain areas to accommodate the basements.
Mr. Burton explained to Trustee O'Reilly the reason that the Plan
Commission determined that there should be parking on only one side of
the street. Mr. Balling confirmed that overnight parking will not be
allowed.
Trustee O'Reilly questioned the paragraph on Declaration of Condominium;
Mr. Raysa stated that he wants that paragraph so that the Village has
the right to go in and maintain the open space and drainageways. Lengthy
discussion followed on this paragraph, and Mr. Raysa stated that he does
not see any liability on the part of the Village by approving the entire
document.
Trustee Reid brought up the subject of the street stub, and further
discussion on same followed.
In answer to a question from Trustee Marienthal, Mr. Panages stated
that the price range of these units will be $90,000-$100,000. Trustee
Marienthal stated that he did not see any brick on the plan; Mr. Panages
stated that they believe that this product lends itself to wood.
There was then further discussion on the road.
Mr. Raysa noted that the Plan Commission minutes show that bedroom mix
is specific, and he believes that those minutes are wrong; he does not
believe that the bedroom mix should be frozen, where a developer has to
come back to the Board if he makes a change in bedroom mix. Trustee
Glover agreed that he does not believe the bedroom mix should be frozen
at a specific number.
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Mr. Raysa then pointed out some typos in the draft.
President Clayton asked if there were any other comments, questions,
or suggestions; there were none.
President Clayton polled the Board: "Yes" indicates favor of the plan
with the stub street in the location that it is right now; "No"
indicates opposition, meaning some revision to the Plan:
YES: None
NO: Marienthal, O'Reilly (but she believes the only thing needed is
more information) ; Glover (with the same comments as made by
Trustee O'Reilly) ; Reid (because based on what he has seen
tonight, he doesn't understand it) ; Shields (with the comments
as made by the other Trustees) ; Kowalski
President Clayton confirmed that the Board will need more information
when this item comes back before the Board. Mr. Balling stated that
he will have a report to the Board with the alternatives.
President Clayton asked if there was any objection from any Board
member with regard to Paragraph 13 and inserting the wording relating
to parking on one side of the street. Trustee Glover questions the
necessity of that, because he believes that an ordinance could be
passed at a later date if it becomes necessary. Trustee O'Reilly
agrees with Trustee Glover. President Clayton asked if anyone dis-
agreed with Trustee Glover's comments; there was no objection.
Mr. Richard Van Schaardenburg responded to Trustee Marienthal with
regard to having brick on the units, stating that he believes that
adding brick to this elevation would not enhance it, but would detract
from it.
President Clayton polled the Board: "Yes" indicates favor of requiring
a certain percentage of brick on the buildings; "No" indicates opposition:
YES: Marienthal
NO: O'Reilly, Glover, Reid, Shields, Kowalski
Further discussion followed regarding basements, but there was no desire
of the Board to have a polling on the inclusion of basements.
President Clayton polled the Board: "Yes" indicates favor of having
the ordinances to annex and zone this property on the agenda for
April 7, 1986; "No" indicates opposition: (President Clayton noted
that the information on the stub street will be available at that time) :
YES: Marienthal, O'Reilly, Glover, Reid, Shields, Kowalski
NO: None
President Clayton closed the Public Hearing at 8:52 P.M.
President Clayton asked if there were anyquestions
q bons from the QUESTIONS FROM
audience; there were none. THE AUDIENCE
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Mr. Gootrad discussed the proposed amendment ORDINANCE
#86-16
Trustee O'Reilly asked Mr. Raysa if the proposed amendment (Buffalo Grove
poses any problems; Mr. Raysa replied that it does not. Partners)
Moved by Glover, seconded by O'Reilly, to pass Ordinance #86-16,
approving a Second Amendment to a Planned Unit Development in
the Village of Buffalo Grove, Cook and Lake Counties, Illinois
(Buffalo Grove Partners Ltd. Property) .
Trustee Glover amended the motion to add "subject to the correct
legal being inserted, and that the preliminary plan will be revised
by deleting therefrom and correcting the legal on the preliminary
plan and deleting therefrom the ease side where it says 'Parcel 2'
(there is no parcel 2) ." Trustee O'Reilly seconded the amendment.
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 Glover, to pass Ordinance #86-17, ORDINANCE
authorizing the disposal of Surplus Village Personal Property. #86-17
(Surplus
Mr. Balling and Mr. Brimm explained the nature of this property Property)
and its condition. 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 Marienthal, to pass Resolution RESOLUTION
#86-25, urging the adoption of a Closed Campus policy for Buffalo #86-25
Grove High School. (BGHS Closed
Campus)
There was lengthy discussion by the Board with regard to giving
direction to another governmental body, the safety of the students
at Buffalo Grove High School, and the consultant's report.
Dr. Marvin Christiansen, Principal of Buffalo Grove High School,
commented on the suggestion to close the campus. Dr. Christiansen
stated that he appreciates the interest of the Board in this problem;
the school district knows there is no easy solution to this problem,
and all parties involved have given long and careful consideration to
this issue. Dr. Christiansen then pointed out many reasons illustrating
that closing the campus would not be a practical solution to the problem.
After further discussion, it was suggested that a jaywalking ordinance
be investigated. Chief McCann commented that such an ordinance would
be an enforcement problem.
President Clayton pointed out that pedestrian lights will be installed
as part of the intersection improvement.
Trustee O'Reilly amended the motion to remove the word "strongly"
from the second line of Section 1. of the proposed resolution;
Trustee Marienthal seconded the amendment.
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Upon roll call, Trustees voted on the motion as amended:
AYES: 3 - Marienthal, O'Reilly, Kowalski
NO: 4 - Glover, Reid, Shields, President Clayton
Motion defeated.
Moved by Glover, seconded by Shields, to pass Resolution #86-25,
deleting the words "strongly" and "closed-campus" from Section 1.
of the proposed resolution, and deleting the words "CLOSED CAMPUS"
from the title of the proposed resolution, and inserting the words
"PEDESTRIAN SAFETY"; and also adding Dr. Stephen Berry to the list
of those receiving a certified copy of the proposed resolution as
noted in Section 2. Upon roll call, Trustees voted as follows:
AYES: 5 - Marienthal, O'Reilly*, Glover, Shields, Kowalski**
NAYES: 0 - None
ABSTAIN: 1 - Reid
Motion declared carried.
*She believes this totally dilutes the point, which is to keep the kids
out of the street.
**She concurs with Trustee O'Reilly's comments.
President Clayton polled the Board: "Yes" indicates favor of staff
getting information for the Board on the feasibility of a jaywalking
ordinance; "No" indicates opposition:
YES: Marienthal, O'Reilly, Glover, Reid, Shields, Kowalski
NO: None
President Clayton thanked Dr. Christiansen for being present to help
answer questions from the Board.
President Clayton declared a recess from 9:35 P.M. to 9:50 P.M. RECESS
Mr. Rick Piggott of Lexington Development explained the variation OLD FARM
being requested, as well as why the variation originally requested VILLAGE
is no longer necessary.
Moved by Glover, seconded by Reid, to allow the switch of a rear
lot variation to Block 3, Lot 15 in Old Farm Village, from Block 6,
Lot 45.
Mr. Raysa pointed out the problems in granting this type of request.
Upon roll call, Trustees voted as follows on the motion:
1./ 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 Development CIBA GEIGY
EIGY
Improvement Agreement for Ciba Geiby (Lots 148-156 Corporate (DIA)
Grove) . 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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Mr. Balling made a follow-up presentation on the budget. FY 1986-1987
BUDGET
Trustee Marienthal stated that he has a problem with what has PRESENTATION
happened tonight, where information is distributed at the Board
meeting and the Board does not have an opportunity to review same.
Trustee Marienthal referred to Mr. Boysen's memo to Mr. Balling of
March 20, 1986, stating that he asked for reasons why this expenditure
would be costeffective andthatquestion is not addressed in the memo.
Mr. Balling stated that the comment regarding information being
distributed on the night of a meeting is well taken. Mr. Balling
asked that Mr. Boysen review his memo to Mr. Balling of March 20,
1986 regarding the Water System Control and Pumpage Capacity
Improvement Program; he then answered questions from the Board on
the subject.
President Clayton polled the Board: "Yes" indicates favor of including
the Water System Control and Pumping Capacity Improvement Program
in the upcoming budget; "No" indicates opposition:
YES: Glover, Reid, Shields, Kowalski
NO: Marienthal, O'Reilly
President Clayton stated that the budget will be presented for passage
at the April 7, 1986 Regular Meeting.
In response to a question from Trustee O'Reilly, Mr. Balling stated
that there is no information regarding a car phone because he is
not ready to present that at this time.
Mr. Balling stated that Mr. Richard Nugent and Mr. Carmen FIORE GOLF
Molinaro are present tonight to explain the preliminary golf COURSE
course design to the Board.
With regard to the approach to the mass grading and tree relocation,
Mr. Balling stated that Mr. Zale will be permitted to contract for
the mass earthwork, and then the Village would pay its proportionate
share. This concept has been reviewed with the Village Attorney and
the Bond Counsel, who believe that this could be pursued. The Zale
group would receive bids, which would be reviewed by the Village.
Mr. Nugent reviewed the concept of the Golf Course; he stated that
they are on a schedule which is taking them toward a construction
start of early to late May.
Mr. Molinaro stated that he already has files with individuals and
companies interested in the new course.
Trustee Glover stated that the combining of mass earthwork is a good
idea, but he is concerned about the breakdown for payment of same; Mr.
Balling responded to Trustee Glover's concerns.
Trustee Marienthal complimented Mr. Nugent and Mr. Molinaro on the
design of this course.
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*CORRECTION Trustee Marienthal's main concern is that tJi witVi ul-aae. ao for bids rhip of property
on the movement of the trees and the movement of the eartgh;/Aowr.
Raysa stated that he believes that the joint bidding can be accomplished.
Mr. Brimm reviewed the financing concept for Trustee Marienthal.
Trustee O'Reilly commented on the bidding concept, stating that she
hopes the Village has some rules, formulas and systems in place prior
to going to bid; she would want this done in written form rather than
verbally. Mr. Molinaro stated that he will probably be spending at
least 50% of his time at the new course.
Moved by Glover, seconded by Reid, to move to Executive Session EXECUTIVE
to discuss litigation. Upon roll call, Trustees voted as follows: SESSION
AYES: 6 - Marienthal, O'Reilly, Glover, Reid, Shields, Kowalski
NAYES: 0 - None
Motion declared carried.
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 10:43 P.M. The Executive Session
terminated at 11:00 P.M.
Jan M. Sirabian, Village Clerk
APPROVED BY ME THIS 91iL DAY OF
Q- , 1986.
Village President
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