1984-08-06 - Village Board Regular Meeting - Minutes 6449
8/6/84
MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE
VILLAGE BOARD OF THE VILLAGE OF BUFFALO
GROVE, ILLINOIS HELD IN THE COUNCIL
CHAMBERS, VILLAGE HALL, AUGUST 6, 1984.
President Clayton called the meeting to order at 7:35 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, Hartstein, Glover, and Reid.
Trustee Stone was absent. Also present were: William Balling,
Village Manager; William Raysa, Village Attorney; William Brimm,
Finance Director; Richard Kuenkler, Village Engineer; Ray Henning,
Housing & Zoning Inspector; Dominic Saviano, Deputy Building
Commissioner; James Truesdell, Village Planner; and Paul
Kochendorfer, Village Treasurer.
Moved by Hartstein, seconded by Reid, to approve the minutes of APPROVAL OF
the July 16, 1984 Regular Meeting. Upon roll call, Trustees MINUTES
voted as follows:
AYES: 4 - Marienthal, Hartstein, Glover, Reid
NAYES: 0 - None
ABSENT: 1 - Stone
ABSTAIN: 1 - O'Reilly
Motion declared carried.
Mr. Kochendorfer read Warrant #531. Moved by O'Reilly, seconded WARRANT #531
by Reid, to approve Warrant #531 in the amount of $653,496.78,
authorizing payment of bills listed. Upon roll call, Trustees
voted as follows:
AYES: 5 - Marienthal, O'Reilly, Hartstein, Glover, Reid
NAYES: 0 - None
ABSENT: 1 - Stone
Motion declared carried.
President Clayton appointed Brian Owens and Michael McCall APPEARANCE
to the Appearance Commission for terms to expire April 30, COMMISSION
1985. Moved by Glover, seconded by O'Reilly, to concur with APPOINTMENTS
President Clayton's appointments. Upon voice vote, the motion
was unanimously declared carried. President Clayton introduced
both gentlemen to the Board and the audience, and thanked them
for their willingness to serve the Village.
Mr. Balling presented a report on the water situation; he stated LAKE MICHIGAN
that it was necessary for the Village to impose a sprinkling WATER
ban yesterday because of the excess demand on the system; the
Lake Michigan Water project is nearing completion; there is a
Northwest Water Commission meeting tomorrow, at which time Mr.
Balling will receive the latest update on the situation.
Mr. Balling noted Mr. Brimm's memo to him of July 20, 1984 TRUTH IN
regarding the Truth in Taxation Tax Levy Determination, TAXATION
explaining that, since the proposed levy is less than 105%,
a Public Hearing will not be necessary. A full presentation
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will be made to the Board at the September 4, 1984 Regular
Meeting; however, there should be concurrence of the Board
accepting the staff report that the levy is under the 105%
limit. Moved by Hartstein, seconded by Reid, to accept staff's
report regarding the proposed 1984 Tax Levy. Upon voice vote,
the motion was unanimously declared carried. President Clayton
noted that, even though it will not be a Public Hearing, the
public is welcome to attend, and ask questions, when the Tax
l / Levy is presented on September 4, 1984.
Mr.Balling presented a final report on the Martin-Marbry office MARTIN-MARBRY
center; he stated that the Plan Commission did approve the OFFICE CENTER
project, with a smaller building of the same design. The plan
as approved will remain in effect so that the encased detention
will be a committment of that project once expansion occurs;
the owner has been requested to file a letter with the Village
which indicates his support and willingness to comply with that
modified detention when and if an expansion program is contemplated.
Sue Walton, a resident on Weidner Road, presented a petition WEIDNER -
signed by residents of the area; she also voiced the following BEECHWOOD
concerns of the residents of this area: they would like a new STOP SIGNS
study to be authorized; the volume of traffic has greatly
increased; many drivers exceed the speed limit; there is drag
racing on Weidner Road; there is increased truck volume; litter
and vandalism have increased; they do not believe that the Police
Department is doing an adequate job of surveillance. The residents
think that the following steps could be taken as corrective
measures: they would like a 4-way STOP sign at Beechwood and
Weidner; they would like 3-way STOP signs at the intersections
of Regent and Weidner, and Longwood and Weidner; they would like
to see the speed limit reduced to 25 miles per hour; they would
like trucks to be limited to 1-ton; and they would like increased
police surveillance.
Mrs. Frankie Whitley, a resident on Weidner at the corner of
Beechwood, stated that traffic does not slow down at the inter-
section, and that she frequently is concerned that her car will
be struck from the rear as she turns into her driveway because
the traffic does not slow down.
Mr. Mel Sandahl, a resident on Weidner Road, stated that there
is a gradual decline on Beechwood from Arlington Heights Road,
and traffic tends to pick up speed.
President Clayton read the petition which was presented, and
gave it to the Clerk for filing.
Mr. Balling and Mr. Kuenkler commented on the study which was done
on the intersection.
Mr. Mekeel, a resident of Weidner Road, stated that the study was
done in February when the street had only been open for a short
time; and he thinks that another study should be done now that the
street has been open for a while; he estimates that the traffic is
at least five times as heavy as it was in February.
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Carole Ackerman, a resident at the corner of Beechwood and Weidner,
stated that the increase of residents in Chatham is also contributing
to the increased traffic.
Judy Sandahl, a resident on Weidner Road, stated that there is
also concern for the large number of high school students who use
this route to get to school.
Joy Fisher, a resident on Weidner, noted that there are a large
\ ) number of small children living on Weidner.
Joanne Meyerhoff, a resident on Weidner, stated that she previously
lived just north of Bernard on Weidner, and now lives just south of
Bernard on Weidner, and stated that there is a vast difference in
the speed south of Bernard, because it is a straight stretch, and
cars are much more apt to speed.
Another resident on Weidner Road reported that his car had been
hit and totalled while it was parked on Weidner Road, and he thinks
that the speed limit is too high.
Trustee Hartstein stated that he had requested that staff do another
study, since he believes the one done in February was probably a
bit premature; he tends to think that there is justification for a
4-way STOP at the intersection of Weidner and Beechwood.
Trustee O'Reilly suggested that this not be acted upon tonight, but
that the Board consider some of the issues; she would like a report
from Chief McCann regarding enforcement; she asked that the situation
be studied in terms of a 4-way STOP at Beechwood and Weidner, and
consideration be given to 3-way STOPS at Longwood and Weidner, and
Regent and Weidner.
Trustee Glover agreed with comments previously made, and asked that
the police monitor the situation in the meantime.
Trustee Reid stated that he strongly believes that the study should
be postponed until after school is open.
Mr. Ochonicki, a resident of Regent Drive, stated that the teenagers
race down Regent Drive, and do not even stop at stop signs.
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. It was requested that
Items XI, A, and H, be removed from the Consent Agenda.
�•/ Moved by O'Reilly, seconded by Reid, to pass Ordinance #84-52, ORDINANCE
an ordinance Amending Title 10 of the Village of Buffalo Grove #84-52
Municipal Code (Designation of No Parking on Lexington Drive, (Traffic)
Dartmouth Lane, Hastings Lane, Eastwood Lane and Armstrong
Drive) . This ordinance prohibits parking on streets in the
Buffalo Grove Commerce Center. This prohibition is an element
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of the approved preliminary plan as is the responsibility of
the developer for installation of signage. Upon roll call,
1 Trustees voted as follows:
AYES: 5 - Marienthal, O'Reilly, Hartstein, Glover, Reid
NAYES: 0 - None
ABSENT: 1 - Stone
Motion declared carried.
Moved by O'Reilly, seconded by Reid, to adopt Resolution #84-52, RESOLUTION
a resolution in opposition to the Illinois Development Finance #84-52
Authority Issuance of Industrial Revenue Bonds for the North (IDB - North
Shore Gas Company. This resolution opposes the proposed Shore Gas)
issuance of $15 million in industrial revenue bonds to the
North Shore Gas Company to finance certain customary and
regular capital expenditures for the company for 1984 through
1986. Upon roll call, Trustees voted as follows:
AYES: 5 - Marienthal, O'Reilly, Hartstein, Glover, Reid
NAYES: 0 - None
ABSENT: 1 - Stone
Motion declared carried.
President Clayton proclaimed Sunday, August 5, 1984 as Pom Pon PROCLAMATION
Appreciation Day in the Village of Buffalo Grove. Moved by (Pom Pon
O'Reilly, seconded by Reid, to concur with President Clayton's Appreciation
proclamation. Upon roll call, Trustees voted as follows: Day)
AYES: 5 - Marienthal, O'Reilly, Hartstein, Glover, Reid
NAYES: 0 - None
ABSENT: 1 - Stone
Motion declared carried.
Moved by O'Reilly, seconded by Reid, to authorize the bidding AUTHORIZE
for dais chairs. Authority is requested to bid nine replace- BIDDING
ment chairs for the Council Chamber dais as approved in the (Dais Chairs)
1984-85 legislative budget. Upon roll call, Trustees voted
as follows:
AYES: 5 - Marienthal, O'Reilly, Hartstein, Glover, Reid
1 NAYES: 0 - None
ABSENT: 1 - Stone
Motion declared carried.
Moved by O'Reilly, seconded by Reid, to waive the fees for the WAIVER OF FEES
Fraternal Order of Police vending machine. The Fraternal Order (FOP Vending
of Police has requested the Village Board waive the food and machine)
beverage vending machine license fee for their machine in the
Village Hall as the profits are donated to charitable organiza-
tions. Upon roll call, Trustees voted as follows:
AYES: 5 - Marienthal, O'Reilly, Hartstein, Glover, Reid
NAYES: 0 - None
ABSENT: 1 - Stone
Motion declared carried.
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Moved by O'Reilly, seconded by Reid, to waive the fees for WAIVER OF FEES
the Buffalo Grove Firefighter's Association vending machines. (B.G.Fire-
The Buffalo Grove Firefighter's Association has requested the fighters Assoc
Village Board waive the food and beverage vending license fee vending mach.)
for their two machines owned by the Association as provided by
Ordinance #83-34. Upon roll call, Trustees voted as follows:
AYES: 5 - Marienthal, O'Reilly, Hartstein, Glover, Reid
NAYES: 0 -None
ABSENT: 1 - Stone
Motion declared carried.
Moved by O'Reilly, seconded by Reid, to approve the Appearance B. G. COMMERCE
Commission recommendation reference Lexington Development CENTER LOT 1
Corporation, Buffalo Grove Commerce Center, Lot 1 - architecture/ (aesthetics)
materials, landscaping and lighting. The Appearance Commission
recommends approval of these aesthetic elements of the subject
property. Upon roll call, Trustees voted as follows:
AYES: 5 - Marienthal, O'Reilly, Hartstein, Glover, Reid
NAYES: 0 - None
ABSENT: 1 -Stone
Motion declared carried.
Moved by O'Reilly, seconded by Reid, to approve the Appearance B.G. COMMERCE
Commission recommendation reference the Buffalo Grove Commerce CENTER LOTS 18
Center, Lots 18 and 19 - revised landscaping and signage. The & 19 (aesthetic
Appearance Commission recommends approval of these aesthetic
elements of this subject property. Upon roll call,Trustees
voted as follows:
AYES: 5 - Marienthal, O'Reilly, Hartstein, Glover, Reid
NAYES: 0 - None
ABSENT: 1 - Stone
Motion declared carried.
Moved by O'Reilly, seconded by Hartstein, to defer the ordinance WEIDNER/
amending Title 10 of the Village of Buffalo Grove Municipal Code BEECHWOOD
(yield signs at Weidner Road and Beechwood Road) . Trustee TRAFFIC STUDY
O'Reilly also asked that any residents wishing to be notified
when this item is again placed on the agenda, be notified by staff.
Upon roll call, Trustees voted as follows:
AYES: 5 - Marienthal, O'Reilly, Hartstein, Glover, Reid
NAYES: 0 - None
ABSENT: 1 - Stone
Motion declared carried.
Moved by O'Reilly, seconded by Glover, to defer acceptance of LIONS PARK
Lions Park (Chatham) . Upon roll call, Trustees voted as follows: (Chatham)
AYES:. 5 - Marienthal, O'Reilly, Hartstein, Glover, Reid
NAYES: 0 - None
ABSENT: 1 - Stone
Motion declared carried.
Mr. Henning reviewed the proposed ordinance. Mr. Balling stated ZONING
that he received a call from a contract purchaser adjacent to ORDINANCE
this buffer, indicating opposition to this change. It was VARIATION
determined that this item should be held until later in the
meeting when a representative from Anden is present.
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Mr. Balling noted that this is a request from Richco Plastic to RESOLUTION
increase their bond issue by $2,000,000; Mr. Brimm elaborated on #84-53
this request. Moved by Hartstein, seconded by Glover, to pass (Richco Plastic
Resolution #84-53, authorizing the execution and delivery of a
Supplementary Memorandum of Agreement with Richco Plastic Company
regarding the issuance of additional Industrial Development Revenue
Bonds in an aggregate principal amount not to exceed $2,000,000.
Upon roll call, Trustees voted as follows:
AYES: 5 - Marienthal, O'Reilly, Hartstein, Glover, Reid
�./ NAYES: 0 - None
ABSENT: 1 - Stone
Motion declared carried.
Mr. Balling reviewed the situation regarding the change in COVINGTON
building plans for Covington Manor; he noted that the Appearance MANOR
Commission has filed a favorable report on the aesthetics.
Mr. Dave Haller, developer, introduced John Alfini from Johnston
and Associates architectural firm. Mr. Alfini then explained what
they had done with the loft, and presented a new elevation of the
rear of the building.
Mr. Haller stated that they are requesting that this loft be an
option, and not necessarily a change; he also pointed out that
the Appearance Commission recommendation was that this loft not
be offered on the buildings which are adjacent to the Arlington
Heights subdivision.
Mr. William Warnock, Village Attorney for the Village of Arlington
Heights made a statement on behalf of the Village of Arlington
Heights. Mr. Warnock distributed some pictures of the proposed
change, and stated that they have an opinion from an architect that
this loft definitely is a 3rd story as defined in Buffalo Grove's
Zoning Ordinance. Mr. Alan Yore, architect, explained and dis-
played the reasons that he believes that this loft does constitute
a 3rd story.
Mr. Alfini then addressed the comments made by Mr. Yore, and gave
their reasons for determining that this loft does not constitute
a 3rd story. Mr. Balling stated that this is not in violation of
the Zoning Ordinance. Trustee Marienthal stated that this unit
was not shown on the plan, and noted that he has never known of a
developer in the Village to try and build something which was not
on the plan, and he thinks that it should be deleted.
Trustee Hartstein basically echoed Trustee Marienthal's statements;
he does think that the loft would enhance the particular unit; he
thinks that we have a responsibility to honor the agreement made
with Arlington Heights.
Trustee Glover agreed with many of Trustee Hartstein's comments,
but noted that the building is the same height, with or without
the loft; he does not agree with the way Mr. Haller conducted the
situation by building something which was not approved; he thinks
that the loft would be an enhancement.
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Trustee Reid stated that he is disappointed that this issue is
before the Board, and he does not think that the agreement with
Arlington Heights should be ignored.
Sharon Adams, Director of the Northgate Civic Association
Homeowners, made a statement stating their opposition to this
change.
George Krug stated that he believes that this loft looks like a
3rd story and is appalled that the builder would build something
which was not on the plans.
Moved by Hartstein, seconded by Marienthal, that the request of
the developer with regard to modification of elevation providing
for this option be denied. Upon roll call, Trustees voted as
follows:
AYES: 4 - Marienthal, Hartstein, Glover, Reid
NAYES: 1 - O'Reilly
ABSENT: 1 - Stone
Motion declared carried.
President Clayton declared a recess from 9:00-9:15 P.M. RECESS
Mr. DeGrazia stated that he had not informed any of the ZONING
contract purchasers of the hearing on this variation. Mr. VARIATION
Piggott stated that it would not cause a problem if these
items were to be deferred until the August 20, 1984 Regular
Meeting. Moved by Marienthal, seconded by O'Reilly, to defer
Agenda Items XII, A. , and XIV. , B. , until the August 20, 1984
Regular Meeting. Upon voice vote, the motion was unanimously
declared carried.
Mr. Balling stated that the appeal of the Appearance Commission EXECUTIVE
decision regarding the extension of the special sign has been ENVIRONS
dropped.
Representatives from the First American Bank of Buffalo Grove FIRST AMERICAN
made a presentation regarding their proposed development; it is BANK OF BUFFALO
approximately 2 acres in size; they explained the road configura- GROVE
tion they propose; the bank building is proposed at 4,000 square
feet, with drive-ins. Moved by O'Reilly, seconded by Reid, to
refer the First American Bank of Buffalo Grove to the Plan Commission.
Trustee Hartstein requested that the Plan Commission take the tie-in
relationship of this particular development to the proposed Town
Center in consideration when reviewing this plan.
Trustee Marienthal suggested moving the parking in front of
the building around to the rear of the building; the bank
representatives responded to this suggestion.
Upon voice vote, the motion was unanimously declared carried.
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Mr. DeGrazia, Anden Corporation, reviewed the problem NORTHWOOD
which has recently encountered regarding the 50' strip GROVE
along Lake-Cook Road; he would like the Board to consider UNIT II
reducing the 8' sidewalk to 6' , leave the fence where it is (LeParc)
at, put the street lights on the other side of the fence, and
raise the berm. Mr. Kuenkler stated that he had told Mr.
DeGrazia's engineer that the plans were wrong, but Mr. DeGrazia
was not aware of this error.
President Clayton stated that it is obvious that the Board must
approve this compromise, but she stated that it could have been
prevented.
Moved by Hartstein, seconded by Marienthal, that this particular
solution as presented be approved, in accordance with the four
points in Mr. Kuenkler's memo, with the understanding that the 6'
bikepath is approved only in the area as outlined where the
problem is created, the rest of the bikepath being 8' .
Mr. Raysa pointed out that Mr. Kuenkler refers to a sidewalk in
Point #1, and it should be a bikepath. Upon roll call, Trustees
voted as follows:
AYES: 5 - Marienthal, O'Reilly, Hartstein, Glover, Reid
NAYES: 0 - None
ABSENT: 1 - Stone
Motion declared carried.
Moved by Glover, seconded by Marienthal, to approve the Easement NORTHWOOD
vacation for Northwood Grove Unit II (LeParc) . Upon roll call, GROVE
Trustees voted as follows: UNIT II
AYES: 5 - Marienthal, O'Reilly, Hartstein, Glover, Reid (LeParc
NAYES: 0 - None easement)
ABSENT: 1 - Stone
Motion declared carried.
Mr. Richard Levy, attorney for Lexington Development, explained BUFFALO GROVE
that this is a petition for resubdivision in the Buffalo Grove COMMERCE CENTER
Commerce Center, Lots 2, 3, and 4; they have a contract purchaser
for 1 and 1/2 of the three lots, and under current Village
ordinances, they cannot sell 1/2 of a lot, so they are resub-
dividing the three lots into two lots. Moved by O'Reilly,
seconded by Hartstein, to approve the Plat of Resubdivision
(Unit 1A, Lots 2, 3, and 4) in the Buffalo Grove Commerce Center.
Upon roll call, Trustees voted as follows:
AYES: 5 - Marienthal, O'Reilly, Hartstein, Glover, Reid
NAYES: 0 - None
ABSENT: 1 - Stone
Motion declared carried.
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President Clayton stated that the next item of business is a SEIFERT
preapplication for the Seifert :property by the Lexington PROPERTY
Development Company. Mr. Jon Nelson, Johnston & Associates
architects, explained the concepts on the two parcels of
property, one being the intersection of Checker and Buffalo Grove
Roads, and the other being the western parcel across from
Farrington Ditch.
Trustee O'Reilly stated that she thinks there may be some
validity to having multi-family along Buffalo Grove Road as
a buffer to the Town Center; she thinks this is a single-
family neighborhood; she thinks that the transition is on the
other side of the street; she objects to taking advantage of
the park sites; she thinks that both plans are totally out of
place; she thinks that the density is way out of line on both
parcels.
Trustee Hartstein stated that he feels strongest about the fact
that he does not believe that the density for the parcel adjacent
to Buffalo Grove Road is appropriate; he is torn as to whether
that particular parcel should remain commercial or be multi-
family; he noted that this is one of the few parcels left in
School District 96 that has commercial potential; he thinks
that, if multi-family is to be approved on the western parcel,
there needs to be more creativity; he is torn as to whether the
western parcel should remain single-family, or should be used as
a transitional zone to a commercial piece along Buffalo Grove Road.
Trustee Glover likes the product on the western parcel; he can see
putting that product with a more innovative plan on the parcel
adjacent to Buffalo Grove Road, if the western parcel is large-
lot single-family; he is also concerned about utilizing the
commercial land in School District 96.
Trustee Marienthal echoed some of the comments of Trustee Hartstein
and Trustee Glover with regard to the commercial; he does not see
why this is divided into two parcels; he thinks both plans are too
dense; he does not think the plans show any imagination.
Trustee Reid stated that Trustee Glover has essentially expressed
his views.
Mr. Freedman, attorney for the developer, stated that they will go
back and see how they can implement the Board's views, and they
will come back before the Board.
Mr. Schwebke, Park District Commissioner, stated that he would like
to see what can be done to enhance the park area.
Moved by O'Reilly, seconded by Reid, to adjourn the meeting. Upon ADJOURNMENT
voice vote, the motion was unanimously declared carried. The meeting
adjourned at 10:20 P.M.
APPROVED BY ME THIS 0-O DAY Jane Sirabian,
b an Village
g Clerk
OF , 1984.
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Village President