1985-05-13 - Village Board Special Meeting - Minutes 6612
5/13/85
MINUTES OF A SPECIAL MEETING OF THE
VILLAGE BOARD OF THE VILLAGE OF BUFFALO
GROVE, ILLINOIS HELD IN THE COUNCIL
CHAMBERS, VILLAGE HALL, MAY 13, 1985
President Clayton called the meeting to order at 7:32 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, Glover, Shields, and Kowalski. Trustee
Reid was absent. Trustee O'Reilly arrived at 8:11 P.M. Also
present were: William Balling, Village Manager; William Raysa,
Village Attorney; James Doyle, Assistant Village Manager; Frank
Hruby, Director of Building & Zoning; James Truesdell, Village
Planner; Gregory Boysen, Director of Public Works; Ray Rigsby,
Superintendent of Public Works; Police Chief McCann; and Paul
Kochendorfer, Village Treasurer.
President Clayton made the following reappointments to Village COMMISSIONER
commissions: APPOINTMENTS
COMMISSION COMMISSIONER TERM
Appearance Kathleen Krippes 4/30/88
Appearance Michael McCall 4/30/88
Appearance Brian Owens 4/30/88
Board of Health David Saidel 4/30/88
Board of Health Joan Kuffel 4/30/88
Board of Health Janet Schotz 4/30/88
Blood Donor Jeffrey M. Jacobson 4/30/88
Blood Donor Juanice Davis 4/30/88
Electrical Charles Wilhelm 4/30/88
Fire & Police William V. Angelo 4/30/88
Fire & Police John Doerrer 4/30/88
Plan Barbara Sheldon 4/30/88
Plan Gerald Davis 4/30/88
Police Pension Robert Back 4/30/88
Police Pension Robert Greenberg 4/30/88
Transportation Martin D. Berlant 4/30/88
Transportation Jerry R. Parkin 4/30/88
Zoning Board Michael Kearns 4/30/90
Zoning Board Mark Perlman 4/30/90
Zoning Board Sidney Mathias 4/30/90
Zoning Board David B. Stolman 4/30/90
Moved by Marienthal, seconded by Glover, to concur with
President Clayton's appointments. Upon voice vote, the
motion was unanimously declared carried.
President Clayton asked if there were any questions from QUESTIONS FROM
the audience; there were none. THE AUDIENCE
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Trustee Kowalski introduced the proposed ordinance pertaining ORDINANCE
to the president of the Board of Health. Moved by Kowalski, #85-22
seconded by Glover, to pass Ordinance #85-22, amending Title 2 (Title 2)
of the Village of Buffalo Grove Municipal Code. Upon roll call,
Trustees voted as follows:
AYES: 4 - Marienthal, Glover, Shields, Kowalski
NAYES: 0 - None
ABSENT: 2 - O'Reilly, Reid
Motion declared carried.
President Clayton introduced the proposed resolution, and RESOLUTION
thanked staff for the tremendous amount of work that they put #85-29
into this project, and Jim Doyle in particular for coordinating (Certified
this project. Moved by Glover, seconded by Shields, to pass City)
Resolution #85-29, approving the submittal of an application
for designation of the Village of Buffalo Grove as an Illinois
Certified City. Upon roll call, Trustees voted as follows:
AYES: 5 - Marienthal, Glover, Shields, Kowalski, President Clayton
NAYES: 0 - None
ABSENT: 2 - O'Reilly, Reid
Motion declared carried.
President Clayton noted that achieving the status of a Certified
City will be a boost in promoting the Village.
President Clayton read a Proclamation designating the week of PROCLAMATION
May 12-18, 1985 as Municipal Clerk's Week in the Village of (Municipal
Buffalo Grove. Clerk's Week)
Mr. Edward Bieszczad of the Anden Corporation made a presenta- SIEFERT
tion regarding the eastern portion of the Siefert property,which PROPERTY
would consist of a multi-family product and some commercial. Mr. (Anden)
Bieszczad stated that the multi-family is a 6-unit product; he
displayed a footprint of the property, and illustrations of
the buildings; he stated that they have won several awards for
their architecture; the density on the eastern portion of the
property is 5.9 dwelling units per acre; the impact study shows
everything positive.
Trustee Marienthal stated that he believes the community deserves
a better quality project; he wants to see a reduction in the number
of units; he wants to see a change of product, making it compatible
with the neighbors; he would like to see a higher quality townhouse.
Mr. Bieszczad responded to Trustee Marienthal's comments.
Trustee Glover stated that he concurs with several of Trustee
Marienthal's comments regarding the product; he believes that
this is an ideal setting, and he would like to see a higher
quality product on the site; he would like to see a townhouse
product; he is not bothered by the density as long as there is
a high-quality product; he would like to see buffering between
this development and the R-5 on the north; he prefers public
streets.
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Trustee Kowalski concurs with Trustees Marienthal and Glover; she
thinks this development is almost the same as LeParc; she asked
why the units could not be designed with 4 units per building.
Mr. Bieszczad stated that their marketing researches and surveys
show that this product is what the public wants.
In answer to a question from Trustee Shields, Mr. Bieszczad pointed
out the differences between this product and LeParc.
President Clayton asked a question on behalf of Trustee O'Reilly;
she asked if this plan provides for retention for the western
portion of the property. Mr. Bieszczad stated that he does not know,
because he does not know what the Park District is proposing; if it
is desired, they will try to provide retention for the western
portion of the property.
President Clayton asked about the density on the R-9 property to
the north; Mr. Truesdell replied that he believes it is approximately
3.6; the density of LeParc is 11 dwelling units per acre. Mr. Biezczad
addressed the Board, stating that they believe they can work things out
on the Commission level. Scott Brummon, 481 Springside Lane, stated
that the surrounding residents do not want rental units because of increased
traffic and crime. Mr. Bieszczad stated that the LeParc units are selling
in 5 to 6 days; there will be a security system in the proposed
development.
Hal Frank, attorney with Rudnick & Wolf, representing the developer,
stated that he would like to get a separate feeling regarding density
versus product.
President Clayton polled the Board with regard to their thoughts on
density versus product or both.
Trustee Marienthal: Wants a reduction in density and a better product.
Trustee Glover: His major concern is product; he wants to see a
totally different product, such as all brick townhouses.
Trustee Shields: His concern is with the quality of the product.
Trustee Kowalski: She is concerned with the product, and the style
of the development; she wants to see something that
is creative and unique.
Trustee O'Reilly: President Clayton reported that Trustee O'Reilly
is concerned with the character of the buildings;
she suggested that the whole area be multi-family,
thus eliminating the commercial.
President Clayton: She is concerned with the quality of the product;
i.e. the design and the material.
Trustee O'Reilly arrived at this time.
Mr. Frank asked if the Park District were not to proceed, and
Anden was to come back with the original plan, would the Board
consider same:
Trustee Marienthal: No
Trustee O'Reilly: Perhaps
Trustee Glover: He would consider them as separate parcels; he
had no problem with the single-family R-4, but
he would like to see a better quality multi-family
product.
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Trustee Shields: He has not reviewed the single-family parcel,
but he would think of them as separate parcels.
Trustee Kowalski: No
Trustee Marienthal referred to Mr. Rigsby's memo to Mr. Balling AMBULANCE &
of May 9, 1985 with regard to possible options regarding to 4-DOOR SEDAN
the purchase of an ambulance and a 4-door compact sedan. PURCHASE
Moved by O'Reilly, seconded by Glover, to authorize the purchase
of the 1985 and 1/2 Ford Tempo by Golf Mill Ford in the amount of
�./ $7,678.00. Upon roll call, Trustees voted as follows:
AYES: 4 - O'Reilly, Glover, Shields, Kowalski
NAYES: 1 - Marienthal
ABSENT: 1 - Reid
Motion declared carried.
Trustee Marienthal referred to Chief Winter's memo to Mr. Balling
of May 9, 1985. Mr. Balling stated that staff would be able to
present a recommendation on an alternate price for the ambulance
next week.
Mr. Balling reviewed and explained the Washington Irving WASHINGTON
School rezoning, and the request for Plan Commission referral. IRVING SCHOOL
Nathaniel Sack, attorney representing the Jewish Federation of (Jewish Federa-
Chicago, made a presentation to the Board. The specific actions tion of
requested from the Board are: Chicago)
1. Request to rezone the property to R-7.
2. Request that there be a text amendment to the R-7 zoning
regulations which would add as special uses those necessary
to cover a religious school, child care, social work,
counseling, and adult education.
3. Request that the Board grant the special uses anticipated by
the text amendment.
In answer to a question from Trustee O'Reilly, Mr. Sack stated
that the parking is sufficient to meet requirements; it is unlikely
that they would be using the street for parking any more than they
do now.
Mr. Spector, with the staff of the Federation, stated that, to the
best of his knowledge, they do not use street parking very much.
With regard to a question from Trustee O'Reilly, Mr. Sack stated
that he believes arrangements can be made so that the children
who are used to using the playground will still be able to have
that use.
In answer to a question from Trustee Glover, Mr. Sack stated that
the square footage of the building is approximately 56,000 square
feet. Mr. Truesdell stated that he does not know what variances
would be required if the zoning were to be changed. Trustee Glover
is concerned about having control over the uses of the building; he
is concerned about having the parking buffered; he wants to review
the parking requirements.
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In answer to a question from Trustee Marienthal, Mr. Sack stated
that they do not think that the parking requirements will change.
Trustee Marienthal stated that he would want to see them work out
scheduling with the Park District, so that there are not two
large functions at the same time; he also expressed a concern
that, if they were to enlarge the building, there may not be
enough parking space, and also an increase in traffic.
Trustee Shields stated that he is also concerned with the parking.
Mr. Sack stated that they do not intend to make any changes to
the exterior of the site.
Trustee O'Reilly confirmed that, with the transfer from school
district to private ownership, all inspections have to be met.
In answer to a question from Trustee O'Reilly, Mr. Truesdell
stated that it is possible that the building would be allowed
to be expanded.
President Clayton stated that, since the Plan Commission has to
address the R-7 zoning, they could also address whether or not
they wish to permit a special use to be expanded. Moved by
O'Reilly, seconded by Glover, to refer the Washington Irving
School rezoning to the Plan Commission. Trustee O'Reilly
stated that it is her personal opinion that she believes it
is a definite requirement that the tot lot, playground, and
ballfield issue must be resolved so that the residents have
adequate useage.
President Clayton pointed out that the Plan Commission will be
having a Public Hearing.
Mr. Ron Mraz, 1261 Radcliff, presented pictures of cars parked
in the street; he stated that there is loud noise late at night;
the headlights of cars in the lot at night shine directly into
his home; the day care center traffic is very heavy, and it is
difficult to back out of his driveway; the day of the Walk with
Israel, people were there setting up at 5:00 A.M. and testing the
intercom at 6:30 A.M. Mr. Rob Sherman, 778 Stonebridge,
stated that, in his experience with the Jewish Federation of
Chicago, they have an outstanding relationship with the community,
and they welcome anyone that wishes to use the facility; he does
not believe there will be a significant problem with parking; he
believes that there will be a positive impact on the community,
and he would welcome the Federation coming into the community.
Mr. Mraz stated that, when there is a function at the school, the
cars parked on the street prohibit emergency vehicles from getting
down the street. Mr. Mraz also stated that there is a great deal
of noise and disturbance at night. Mr. Mraz referred to a letter
which he sent to the Village on April 25, 1985 stating his concerns.
Upon roll call, Trustees voted as follows on the motion:
AYES: 5 - Marienthal, O'Reilly, Glover, Shields, Kowalski
NAYES: 0 - None
ABSENT: 1 - Reid '
Motion declared carried. Li
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President Clayton asked that Mr. Mraz be notified when this
item is scheduled on a Plan Commission agenda.
President Clayton declared a recess from 8:45 P.M. to 8:55 P.M. RECESS
Mr. Balling reviewed his memo to the Board of May 8, 1985. Mr. FACILITIES
Balling stated that staff would like some consensus from the PLAN
Board on direction so that the next logical step to take would
be the soliciting of a request for a proposal for design
architectural services. Mr. Truesdell then reviewed the plan
dated May 3, 1985, which attempted to address the concerns
voiced by the Board; he also reviewed his May 7, 1985 memo to
Mr. Balling. Mr. Balling stated that the planning goal is for
December of 1986, as well as a goal to get as much done at one
time as the budget would allow. Staff would like the first
phase to be the land acquisition and the police station; the
second goal would be the remodeling of the present municipal
building; and the third goal would be the expansion of the
Public Service Center. Chief McCann stated that the proposed
station would be sufficient for at least 10 years. In answer
to a question from Trustee O'Reilly, Mr. Balling reviewed the
components of the police station. Trustee O'Reilly stated that
she would like to see specifics on various options for the
police station, as well as the golf course club house, so that
the Board may make a decision as to which amenities are feasible
and desirable. Mr. Boysen stated that they will look for an
architect to solve the HVAC problem in the Public Service Center.
Trustee O'Reilly would like to see the anticipated need for all
expansions and phasings of same; she would like to see a financial
package showing the options of doing everything at once, partially,
and related information.
In answer to a question from Trustee Shields, Mr. Balling explained
that the police station would have to be sewered through Lake County;
however, he stated that there is a possibility of petitioning the
MSD to include that area in their system.
Trustee Glover agrees with the use priority of doing the police
station first; he would like to see the options for the sewer
system for the police station; he is somewhat bothered by the
Public Service Center and hopes that the architect can do some-
thing to polish that plan.
Trustee Marienthal stated that he would like to see the police
station sewered through the MSD, and wants staff to pursue same;
he commented on the expansion of the golf course club house; he
wants buildings designed so that they are easily expanded.
Moved by Glover, seconded by O'Reilly, to solicit for professional
architectural services for the municipal campus. Upon voice vote,
the motion was unanimously declared carried.
Moved by Glover, seconded by O'Reilly, to refer the Buffalo Grove
Municipal Center to the Plan Commission. Upon voice vote, the
motion was unanimously declared carried.
Mr. Balling stated that he hopes to have a recommendation regarding
appraisers at the next meeting.
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Mr. Balling reviewed the situation regarding the golf course GOLF COURSE
erosion, and referred to his memo to the Board of May 8, 1985. EROSION CONTROI
Mr. Balling then answered various questions from the Board on AND GREEN
this project. RELOCATION
PROJECT
Moved by Glover, seconded by Marienthal, to make application
for a channel realignment to the Illinois Department of Trans-
portation, Division of Water Resources. Upon voice vote, the
motion was unanimously declared carried.
Trustee O'Reilly reviewed her proposals for alternative SENIOR
housing options for senior citizens; Mr. Balling's memo to CITIZEN
the Board of May 8, 1985, Mr. Hruby's memo of April 26, 1985 ALTERNATIVE
to Mr. Balling, and material from Greenwich, Connecticut which HOUSING
are on file in the Clerk's office.
Trustee Shields stated that he is concerned with a house where
an extra apartment could be created within the original frame-
work of the house; he thinks this could be a can of worms.
Trustee O'Reilly stated that this entire concept has nothing to
do with finances; it is intended to be a convenience to keep the
senior citizen in the neighborhood.
Trustee Glover stated that he does not see how the Village can
control a permitted addition, and thinks a resident could turn
this into a rental apartment. Trustee O'Reilly stated that the
proposed type of dwelling would have to be owner occupied. Mr.
Hruby stated that an annual permit would be the vehicle to use
to keep people from renting this type of a unit.
Trustee Marienthal suggested contacting communities that have
this type of housing to get their input on any type of problems .
Plan Commissioner Krug stated that he does not believe that there
is any way that this could be controlled.
In answer to a question from Trustee Kowalski, Mr. Raysa discussed
possible legal implications in this situation.
Trustee O'Reilly asked for further evaluation of the possibilities
for the restoration of the units and the legal point of view on
same.
Mr. Raysa discussed the legalities of the single-family homeowner
becoming a landlord.
Trustee O'Reilly stated that the intent of this proposal would be
toward family situations; she also noted that the state of California
mandates a certain percentage of this type of housing in each community.
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Moved by Glover, seconded by Marienthal, to adjourn the ADJOURNMENT
meeting. Upon voice vote, the motion was unanimously
declared carried. The meeting was adjourned at 10:15 P.M.
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Janet\n,t�. Sirabian, Village Clerk
APPROVED BY ME THIS 3 4 Q DAY
OF , 1985.
Village Presiders