1984-11-19 - Village Board Regular Meeting - Minutes 6507
11/19/84
MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE
VILLAGE BOARD OF THE VILLAGE OF BUFFALO
GROVE, ILLINOIS HELD IN THE COUNCIL
CHAMBERS, VILLAGE HALL, NOVEMBER 19, 1984
The Village Clerk called the meeting to order at 7:34 P.M. CALL TO ORDER
Cub Scout Pack #79, Den 8, then presented the colors, and all PRESENTATION
present joined them in the pledge of allegiance to the Flag. OF COLORS
Roll call indicated the following present: Trustees Marienthal, ROLL CALL
Stone, Hartstein, Glover, and Reid. President Clayton and Trustee
O'Reilly were absent. Also present were William Balling, Village
Manager; William Raysa, Village Attorney; James Doyle, Assistant
Village Manager; William Brimm, Finance Director; Frank Hruby,
Director of Building & Zoning; Richard Kuenkler, Village Engineer;
Ray Rigsby, Superintendent of Public Works; Carmen Molinaro,
Director of Golf Operations; and Paul Kochendorfer, Village
Treasurer.
Moved by Hartstein, seconded by Stone, to appoint Trustee TEMPORARY
Marienthal Temporary Chairman of tonight's meeting. Upon voice CHAIRMAN
vote, the motion was unanimously declared carried.
Moved by Hartstein, seconded by Reid, to approve the minutes APPROVAL OF
of the November 5, 1984 Regular Meeting. Upon roll call, Trustees MINUTES
voted as follows:
AYES: 4 - Marienthal, Hartstein, Glover, Reid
NAYES: 0 - None
ABSTAIN: 1 - Stone
ABSENT: 1 - O'Reilly
Motion declared carried.
Moved by Glover, seconded by Hartstein, to approve the minutes of
the November 12, 1984 Special Meeting. Upon roll call, Trustees
voted as follows:
AYES: 5 - Marienthal, Stone, Hartstein, Glover, Reid
NAYES: 0 - None
ABSENT: 1 - O'Reilly
Motion declared carried.
Mr. Kochendorfer read Warrant #538. Moved by Reid, seconded by WARRANT #538
Glover, to approve Warrant #538 in the amount of $1,339,740.74,
authorizing payment of bills listed. Upon roll call, Trustees
voted as follows:
AYES: 5 - Marienthal, Stone, Hartstein, Glover, Reid
NAYES: 0 - None
ABSENT: 1 - O'Reilly
Motion declared carried.
Mr. Balling noted the submission of the Management Report for MANAGEMENT
October, 1984; there were no questions on same. REPORT
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Mr. Balling presented an update on the alleged code violations SERENDIPITY
by Levitt on the property located at 512 LaSalle Lane. The alleged
violations were investigated by Clyde Thomas, Building Inspector, and
his report to Mr. Hruby of November 13, 1984, as well as Mr. Hruby's
report to Mr. Balling of November 14, 1984 are on file in the Clerk's
office. The owner of the property is satisfied with the action taken,
and Levitt has agreed to correct any problems present. There were no
questions from the Trustees.
Mr. Balling noted the Lake County Zoning Board of Appeals meeting RIVERWOODS
scheduled for November 27, 1984 involving the property known as the MEDICAL
Riverwoods Medical Center, which is on the southwest corner of CENTER
Milwaukee Avenue and Deerfield Road extended. The property owner
has requested annexation to the Village of Buffalo Grove, but they
are not now contiguous. The hearing before the ZBA relates to the
use and floodplain issues that are needed for this project to proceed.
The Village of Buffalo Grove has a standing policy to oppose develop-
ment which is in our planning area, but is proposed for unincorporated
development. This is somewhat unusual, in that the property owner is
attempting to work out an annexation agreement with the Village,
whereby he can annex and will meet the standards of Buffalo Grove in
his development. Based on that, rather than submitting a resolution
in opposition to the project, staff would like to give a qualified
support that the project is intended to be annexed to the Village of
Buffalo Grove, and will be developed in accordance with Development
Ordinance standards of the Village of Buffalo Grove. Mr. Balling
anticipates that the contiguity matter could be wrapped up in the
next year or so. If there are no objections from the Board, staff
will file the position with the Lake County ZBA based on the con-
formance of this project to the Buffalo Grove standards and our
stated position that Buffalo Grove intends to annex this property
once contiguous.
Trustee Hartstein asked if the project meets all of Buffalo Grove's
existing requirements. Mr. Balling answered that there would be a
zoning setback requirement on the side yard which would meet County
standards but would not now meet Village standards. Trustee Reid
asked to see a copy of the Resolution which opposes unincorporated
development; Mr. Balling will get same to Trustee Reid. Mr. Balling
stated that staff will proceed with testimony and written comments
as mentioned.
Mr. Balling stated that a Plat of Vacation for the Wes-Tech Company, WES-TECH
Lots 11, 12, 15, and 16 was submitted to the Board this evening. (Plat of
This item cannot be handled, as planned, at the December 3d meeting Vacation)
because Wes-Tech needs this Plat of Vacation prior to closing on
their financing. Since Mr. Raysa has not yet had an opportunity to
review the plat, the item will be handled in its normal place on
the agenda.
Temporary Chairman Marienthal asked if there were any questions QUESTIONS FROM
from the audience. Linda Bobroth, 729 Chaucer Way, stated that THE AUDIENCE
she is concerned that nearly all of the housing coming into Buffalo
Grove is mutli-family; she is against all of the multi-family housing
because of the impact on traffic and the school systems, as well as
the value of surrounding single-family housing.
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• Temporary Chairman Marienthal explained the Consent Agenda, and CONSENT AGENDA
stated that any member of the Board or the audience could request
that an item be removed for full discussion. There were no such
requests.
Moved by Glover, seconded by Reid, to pass Ordinance #84-70, an ORDINANCE
ordinance amending Title 10 of the Village of Buffalo Grove Muni- #84-70
cipal Code (Designation of Do Not Block Intersection at the Inter- (Amending
section of Dundee Parkway and Golfview Terrace) . The Engineering Title 10 -
��/ Division recommends this signage to ensure proper traffic flow at Traffic)
this location. Upon roll call, Trustees voted as follows:
AYES: 5 - Marienthal, Stone, Hartstein, Glover, Reid
NAYES: 0 - None
ABSENT: 1 - O'Reilly
Motion declared carried.
Moved by Glover, seconded by Reid, to adopt Resolution #84-73, RESOLUTION
a resolution for Maintenance of Streets and Highways by Municipality #84-73
Under the Illinois Highway Code. This resolution is required to (Maintenance
fund eligible costs of the operational programs of snow and ice Streets &
control street maintenance, and sidewalk maintenance during 1985 Highways)
from MFT funds. Upon roll call, Trustees voted as follows:
AYES: 5 - Marienthal, Stone, Hartstein, Glover, Reid
NAYES: 0 - None
ABSENT: 1 - O'Reilly
Motion declared carried.
Tuesday, November 27, 1984 was proclaimed as Alcohol/Drug Awareness PROCLAMATION
Day in Buffalo Grove. Moved by Glover, seconded by Reid, to concur (Alcohol
with this proclamation. Upon roll call, Trustees voted as follows: Drug Aware-
AYES: 5 - Marienthal, Stone, Hartstein, Glover, Reid ness Day)
NAYES: 0 - None
ABSENT: 1 - O'Reilly
Motion declared carried.
Moved by Glover, seconded by Reid, to authorize the bidding for 1985 AUTHORIZE
MFT Materials. Authorization is requested to bid these materials BIDDING
required for 1985 MFT maintenance activities. Upon roll call, (1985 MFT
Trustees voted as follows: materials)
AYES: 5 - Marienthal, Stone, Hartstein, Glover, Reid
NAYES: 0 - None
ABSENT: 1 - O'Reilly
Motion declared carried.
Moved by Glover, seconded by Reid, to approve the Appearance CORPORATE
Commission recommendation reference the Corporate Grove balance GROVE
of landscaping of site; architecture & materials, parking area (aesthetics)
lighting, landscaping for one-story multi-tenant building (Lots 8-
14) and one-story industrial building (Lots 82-84) . The Appearance
Commission recommends approval of these aesthetic elements of the
subject project. Upon roll call, Trustees voted as follows:
AYES: 5 - Marienthal, Stone, Hartstein, Glover, Reid
NAYES: 0 - None
ABSENT: 1 - O'Reilly
Motion declared carried.
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Moved by Glover, seconded by Reid, to approve the Appearance AMOCO
Commission recommendation reference the Amoco dumpster area, (aesthetics)
additional landscaping, and car wash building revisions. The
Appearance Commission recommends approval of these aesthetic
elements of the subject project. Upon roll call, Trustees voted
as follows:
AYES: 5 - Marienthal, Stone, Hartstein, Glover, Reid
NAYES: 0 - None
ABSENT: 1 - O'Reilly
Motion declared carried.
Moved by Glover, seconded by Reid, to approve the Appearance WES-TECH
Commission recommendation reference Wes-Tech parking lot lands- (aesthetics)
caping and lighting for Lot 10, Buffalo Grove Commerce Center.
The Appearance Commission recommends approval of these aesthetic
elements of the subject project. Upon roll call, Trustees voted
as follows:
AYES: 5 - Marienthal, Stone, Hartstein, Glover, Reid
NAYES: 0 - None
ABSENT: 1 - O'Reilly
Motion declared carried.
Moved by Glover, seconded by Reid, to approve the Appearance STANDARD
Commission recommendation reference Standard Pacific - Highland PACIFIC
Point - architecture and materials of two new models. The (Highland
Appearance Commission recommends approval of these aesthetic Point
elements of the subject project. Upon roll call, Trustees voted aesthetics)
as follows:
AYES: 5 - Marienthal, Stone, Hartstein, Glover, Reid
NAYES: 0 - None
ABSENT: 1 - O'Reilly
Motion declared carried.
Moved by Glover, seconded by Reid, to approve the Site Improvement SIA
Agreement for Lots 22 and 23 of the Buffalo Grove Commerce Center (Lots 22 & 23
(Snap-On Tools) . Approval of the Site Improvement Agreement for the B.G.Commerce
subject project is recommended by the Village Engineer. Upon roll Center)
call, Trustees voted as follows:
AYES: 5 - Marienthal, Stone, Hartstein, Glover, Reid
NAYES: 0 - None
ABSENT: 1 - O'Reilly
Motion declared carried.
Moved by Glover, seconded by Reid, to approve the final acceptance FINAL
for Lots 36 and 37, Buffalo Grove Commerce Center. Final acceptance ACCEPTANCE
of these projects is recommended by the Village Engineer. Upon roll (B.G.Commerce
call, Trustees voted as follows: Center -
AYES: 5 - Marienthal, Stone, Hartstein, Glover, Reid Lots 36 & 37)
NAYES: 0 - None
ABSENT: 1 - O'Reilly
Motion declared carried.
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Trustee Hartstein reviewed Mr. Brimm's memo to Mr. Balling of ORDINANCE
November 14, 1984 regarding the Illinois Bell Telephone Franchise #84-71
Agreement Amendment. Moved by Hartstein, seconded by Stone, to pass (Illinois Bell)
Ordinance #84-71, amending Ordinance #0-62-11, granting to the
Illinois Bell Telephone Company, its Lessees, Successors and Assigns,
certain rights in the Village of Buffalo Grove, Cook County, Illinois.
Upon roll call, Trustees voted as follows:
AYES: 5 - Marienthal, Stone, Hartstein, Glover, Reid
NAYES: 0 - None
ABSENT: 1 - O'Reilly
Motion declared carried.
Trustee Hartstein reviewed Mr. Brimm's memo to Mr. Balling of RESOLUTION
November 7, 1984 regarding the proposed Special Census. Moved by #84-74
Hartstein, seconded by Reid, to pass Resolution #84-74, authorizing (Special
the execution of a contract between the Village of Buffalo Grove and Census)
the United States Department of Commerce - Bureau of the Census, to
conduct a Special Census. Upon roll call, Trustees voted as follows:
AYES: 5 - Marienthal, Stone, Hartstein, Glover, Reid
NAYES: 0 - None
ABSENT: 1 - O'Reilly
Motion declared carried.
Trustee Hartstein introduced Resolution #84-75. Moved by Hartstein, RESOLUTION
seconded by Glover, to pass Resolution #84-75, adopting the Fiscal #84-75
1985 Program Budget for the Buffalo Grove Golf Course Fund. Upon (Golf Course
roll call, Trustees voted as follows: Budget)
AYES: 5 - Marienthal, Stone, Hartstein, Glover, Reid
NAYES: 0 - None
ABSENT: 1 - O'Reilly
Motion declared carried.
Moved by Stone, seconded by Hartstein, to approve the Final Plat WINDFIELD
for Windfield Phase 2A, subject to the receipt of the sanitary PHASE 2A
sewer construction permit, and approval from Arlington Heights (Final Plat)
for the proposed storm discharge. Mr. Raysa pointed out that
there are two sheets labeled "Sheet 1 of 2"; the sheet which has
"Sheet 1 of 2" handwritten in the lower right-hand corner is the
correct sheet. The difference is that Outlot A is located between
Lots 34 and 35 on the correct plan. The correct sheet is also dated
October 8, 1984 under the certification in the upper right-hand corner.
Mr. Edward Schwartz, owner of the property stated that they would like
to get both plats approved tonight. They own the property shown on
one plat, and the other plat is the one which the Village prefers
that they build, however, they do not own that property as yet. If
both plats are approved, they would be able to begin construction as
soon as they are able to complete the purchase of the land which they
are negotiating to purchase; if those negotiations fail, and they are
not able to purchase the land, they would still have approval on the
piece of land which they do own. They do not wish to have to come
back before the Board again.
Mr. Raysa stated that his recommendation is to only approve one plat.
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The plat which the Villageprefers that theybuild is the one
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without the outlot, which is dated September 5, 1984.
Lengthy discussion followed on the best possible solution to
the above situation.
Trustee Stone withdrew his motion; Trustee Hartstein withdrew
the second.
Trustee Stone moved to table this item unless someone can come up
with a better alternative than approving both plats.
Moved by Hartstein, seconded by Glover, to approve the plat dated
October 8, 1984, subject to the condition that the plat dated
September 5, 1984 can be substituted for that plat upon submission
of proper documentation to the Village Attorney and with the
additional stipulation that, during the time that this particular
plat is not recorded, providing appropriate bond as required by
Village ordinances has been placed with the Village, earth can be
moved on this particular project, and subject to the additional
permit requirements as noted in Mr. Kuenkler's memo to Mr. Balling
of November 13, 1984.
Temporary Chairman Marienthal asked Mr. Balling to call a meeting
between Mr. Schwartz and KRSS so that an agreeable resolution can
be reached prior to the next Board meeting; there was no objection
from the rest of the Board to this suggestion.
Upon roll call, Trustees voted as follows on the motion:
AYES: 4 - Marienthal, Hartstein, Glover, Reid
NAYES: 1 - Stone
ABSENT: 1 - O'Reilly
Motion declared carried.
Mr. Balling reported on the FY 1984-1985 Six Month Financial SIX MONTH
situation of the Village, reviewing Mr. Brimm's memo to him of FINANCIAL
November 1, 1984 on same. Mr. Brimm answered a question from the REPORT
Board on the report. Temporary Chairman Marienthal thanked staff
for the excellent scenario which they have put together.
Mr. Dennis Depcik, Associate Director of Omni-House, introduced OMNI-HOUSE
himself and Mr. Jay Meyer, Director of Central Area Program, to PRESENTATION
the Board. They presented a written report to the Board, and
reviewed the contents of same. In answer to a question from
Trustee Hartstein, Mr. Depcik stated that Omni-House is working
on developing the in-school groups in the Lake County Buffalo Grove
schools that are now present in the Cook County Buffalo Grove
schools. Trustee Stone asked if specific information could be
obtained as to how many families are being served, and how many
are seen on an on-going basis. Mr. Depcik stated that information
will be made available to the Board. Temporary Chairman Marienthal
thanked Omni-House for their presentation.
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Mr. Peter Bianchini of Lexington Development Corporation made a OLD FARM
presentation to the Board as to why they would like to accelerate VILLAGE
their model and utility construction schedule, as described in Mr. (Lexington)
Balling's memo to the Board of November 15, 1984. Mr. Bianchini
also described changes they would like to make in the lakes, having
the middle lake (owned by the Condo Association) be a dry detention
area. Mr. Bianchini stated that they would like to discuss two things:
the desire of the Board as to where the lake should be located, and
also their petition to accelerate their construction so that they can
start their underground work and the foundations.
Mr. Balling stated that the Park District has stated that they would
prefer to have the lake on the public park, although the approved
plans provide for a dry detention area.
Mr. Kuenkler stated that the Division of Water Resources permit is
still outstanding, and it appears that they will not allow the
concrete lining of the Aptakisic Creek channel north of Busch Road.
Trustee Reid asked if anyone was present from the Park District; there
was no one from the Park District present. Mr. Kuenkler indicated that
he had talked to Mike Rylko, who stated that the Park District has a
letter on file stating their position in support of a lake on the park
site.
Mr. Balling stated that the request for accelerated construction
could be favorably considered tonight, and the detention could be
worked out within the next two weeks. Mr. Kuenkler stated that the
Park parcel is in the second phase of construction.
There was further discussion on the Park District's desires, and on
whether or not there should be two or three lakes. Moved by Hartstein,
seconded by Stone, to approve the request of Lexington and permit
accelerated construction of the model area foundations and Phase I
underground utilities provided that (1) Lexington present full final
engineering plans to the Village Engineer with a letter of credit; (2)
Lexington file plans with the Village Engineer and Park District to
modify the park dry detention to a lake, and (3) that the Park District
officially advise Buffalo Grove prior to design change in the park.
Trustee Stone stated that the Park District should be notified that
we would appreciate it if they would make all of their decisions up
front. Mr. Balling stated that it was initially the staff recommendation
that all three lakes be developed; the Park District, on their final
recommendation, requested that the north lake be dry.
There was discussion regarding the recommendation of IDOT with regard
to the waterways and channels. Upon roll call, Trustees voted as
follows on the motion:
AYES: 5 - Marienthal, Stone, Hartstein, Glover, Reid
NAYES: 0 - None
ABSENT: 1 - O'Reilly
Motion declared carried.
Temporary Chairman Marienthal declared a recess from 9:20 P.M. RECESS
to 9:36 P.M.
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Moved by Hartstein, seconded by Glover, to approve the Plat of WES-TECH, INC.
Vacation for Wes-Tech, Inc. , Lots 11, 12, 15 and 16; Temporary (Plat of
Chairman Marienthal will be appointed President Pro Tem for this Vacation)
item on the agenda only. Upon roll call, Trustees voted as follows:
AYES: 5 - Marienthal, Stone, Hartstein, Glover, Reid
NAYES: 0 - None
ABSENT: 1 - O'Reilly
Motion declared carried.
Mr. Nick Ryan of Marquette Properties introduced himself and GOLF COURSE
Mr. John Martin of Johnston & Associates to the Board. PUD (East
Parcel)
Mr. Martin reviewed the product and the subject property; he
stated that the proposed product would be a 3-story building,
with the smallest building having 18 units; the mix would be
42% 1-bedroom, 49.6% 2-bedroom, and 8.4% 3-bedroom; the property
consists of 16.1 acres bounded on the north by Checker Road, the
south by Church Road, the west by the Golf Course, and the east
by the Weidner subdivision and a vacant lot; he explained the two
parking courts and how they had designed the roadway so as not to
encourage a shortcut. Mr. Ryan stated that they believe this is a
unique concept to offer premier rental property in the northwest
suburbs, and they offer a tremendous amount of amenities. Mr.
Ryan stated that they would need multi-family housing bonds to
finance this project.
Trustee Stone stated that the PUD agreement provides for no rental
units on the property unless it can be shown that they cannot sell
condos; he would like to see high quality condo units on this property.
Trustee Stone stated that he believes a high-quality rental complex
would fit in the Town Center area, but not on the property adjacent
to the Golf Course.
Trustee Hartstein stated that he would like to see this property
developed in an owner-occupied condominium-type development; he
does not like the very large parking lots; he does not like the
single point of access; he believes these types of luxury units
should have a garage for each unit; he could not support the
financing concept.
Trustee Glover stated that he agrees with many of the statements
made by Trustee Stone and Trustee Hartstein; he stated that the
ownership aspect of the units does not bother him as much as the
type of land use; he believes that the product leaves a lot to be
desired on this unique piece of land; he cannot support bond
issuance for this type of development.
Trustee Reid also concurs with the comments made by other Trustees;
he believes that this is a potentially valuable piece of land, and
he does not believe that this is the type of product which belongs
on it; he believes that the complete absence of indoor parking would
be a mistake.
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Temporary Chairman Marienthal stated that the room size for each
unit is not as large as it would be in a condo; he believes there
should be underground parking; he thinks that they should take the
ideas and suggestions made this evening and come back before the
Board with a plan incorporating those suggestions; the Board would
much prefer a condominium-type unit rather than a rental development
for this property.
The Trustees also stated that they did not like the wall created by
the buildings facing the golf course.
Mr. Ryan stated that he appreciates Buffalo Grove's process.
Moved by Hartstein, seconded by Reid, to adjourn the meeting. ADJOURNMENT
Upon voice vote, the motion was unanimously declared carried.
The meeting was adjourned at 10:21 P.M.
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JanetSirabian, Village Clerk
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