1985-06-03 - Village Board Regular Meeting - Minutes 6630
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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, JUNE 3, 1985.
President Clayton called the meeting to order at 7:30 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 O'Reilly, Glover, Reid, Shields, Kowalski. Trustee
Marienthal was absent. 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; and James Truesdell, Village Planner.
Moved by O'Reilly, seconded by Glover, to appoint Carol Tenerelli CLERK PRO TEM
Village Clerk Pro Tem in the absence of the Village Clerk. Upon
voice vote, the motion was unanimously declared carried.
Moved by O'Reilly, seconded by Glover, to approve the minutes of APPROVAL OF
the May 13, 1985 Special Meeting. Upon roll call, Trustees voted MINUTES
as follows:
AYES: 4 - O'Reilly, Glover, Shields, Kowalski
NAYES: 0 - None
ABSTAIN: 1 - Reid
ABSENT: 1 - Marienthal
Motion declared carried.
Moved by Glover, seconded by O'Reilly, to approve the minutes of
the May 20, 1985 Regular Meeting. Upon roll call, Trustees voted
as follows:
AYES: 4 - O'Reilly, Glover, Shields, Kowalski
NAYES: 0 - None
ABSTAIN: 1 - Reid
ABSENT: 1 - Marienthal
Motion declared carried
Mr. Brimm read Warrant #551. Moved by O'Reilly, seconded by WARRANT #551
Glover, to approve Warrant #551 in the amount of $1,025,655.30
authorizing payment of bills listed. Upon roll call, Trustees
voted as follows:
AYES: 5 - O'Reilly, Glover, Reid, Shields, Kowalski
NAYES: 0 - None
ABSENT: 1 - Marienthal
Motion declared carried.
President Clayton appointed Edward Bremner to the Appearance APPEARANCE
Commission for a term to expire April 30, 1986. Moved by Glover, COMMISSION
seconded by Reid, to concur with President Clayton's appointment. APPOINTMENT
Upon voice vote, the motion was unanimously declared carried.
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President Clayton appointed Beverly Goldberg to the Transportation TRANSPORTATION
Commission for a term to expire April 30, 1986. Moved by O'Reilly, COMMISSION
seconded by Glover, to concur with President Clayton's appointment. APPOINTMENT
Upon voice vote, the motion was unanimously declared carried.
Trustee Glover expressed congratulations to President Clayton on TRUSTEE
recently being appointed as Vice President of the Illinois REPORT
Municipal League stating that it is quite an honor to have our
Village President represent not only our Village, but the people
of the surrounding communities in the Municipal League.
Mr. Balling stated that President Clayton also was just elected CATS
as Chairman to the Chicago Area Transportation Council of Mayors.
Mr. Balling stated that the Board had expressed an interest in HEALTH,
having the Village Group Health, Dental & Life Insurance Policy DENTAL &
examined to determine if the rates were competitive and coverages LIFE GROUP
were adequately structured for the health program which staff has POLICY
done. The basic recommendation is to accept the findings of RENEWAL
Gallagher Bassett Insurance Brokers that rates charged by CNA
are competitive and should be extended at the same rates that have
been in effect the past two years. In addition they are recommend-
ing four modifications to the health insurance program which would
help control insurance costs in the future which are: 1) highlight
and encourage ambulatory surgery from a benefit perspective;
2) highlight preadmission testing for hospital procedures; 3) limit
weekend admission to hospital; and 4) implement a preadmission
hospital review procedure. These modifications are to be implemented
as quickly as possible. Further recommendations were to adjust life
insurance benefits to meet statutory compliance; to give employees
the option to purchase group life insurance for their dependents at
their option; to offer an elective option to employees of a health
maintenance organization; and plan modifications to insure the
containment of rising health costs. Staff did look into competitive
bidding of health insurance which was recommended against by Gallagher
Bassett at least until September.
In response to a question from Trustee Glover, Mr. Balling explained
accounts being bought. Trustee Glover expressed his concern reference
the cost of insurance and would like to go out for bids in September
and to examine cost sharing particularly with coverage on dependents.
He also requested a review on what other communities and other people
do with their insurance packages.
Trustee O'Reilly stated she agrees with both of these concepts and also
feels that the Village needs to look into an alternative broker.
Trustee Reid concurs with previous comments and questioned co-ordination
of benefits which was explained by Mr. Brimm
President Clayton read a Commendation commending the sixth grade COMMENDATION
students at Longfellow School for their efforts to beautify the (Longfellow
Village. The commendation was presented to a representative of School)
Longfellow School who was in attendance.
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President Clayton asked if there were anyquestions from the QUESTIONS FROM
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audience. Mr. Mark Elis, 664 White Pine, stated he is concerned THE AUDIENCE
about the traffic problem on White Pine and asked that the Village
speed up its process of the traffic study for a stop sign at White
Pine and Sycamore and White Pine and Greenwood. He stated that a
child was injured and numerous accidents have occurred in this
area. After discussion, President Clayton requested staff to
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give a high priority to this problem and to advise the Board and
Mr. Elis of any action taken.
President Clayton explained the Consent Agenda, and stated that CONSENT
any member of the Board or the audience could request that an item AGENDA
be removed for full discussion. Trustee O'Reilly requested that
Item XI B. be removed reference Outlot A in Suffield Place and
Trustee Kowalski requested that Item XI C. be removed reference
the zoning ordinance amendments.
Moved by O'Reilly, seconded by Glover, to pass Ordinance #85-27, ORDINANCE
an ordinance authorizing the Disposal of Surplus Village Personal #85-27
Property. This ordinance declares the listed items of personal (Disposal of
property as surplus, thereby providing for their disposal through Surplus
replacement, trade-in, or resale. Upon roll call, Trustees voted Property)
as follows:
AYES: 5 - O'Reilly, Glover, Reid, Shields, Kowalski
NAYES: 0 - None
ABSENT: 1 - Marienthal
Motion declared carried.
Moved by O'Reilly, seconded by Glover, to award the bid for the 1985
1985 Contractual Sidewalk Removal and Replacement. Award of bid CONTRACTUAL
is recommended to the low bidder, Arlington Engineering Co. , SIDEWALK
for a unit price of $1.64 per square foot subject to receipt of REMOVAL &
executed contracts and required performance bonds. Upon roll call, REPLACEMENT
Trustees voted as follows:
AYES: 5 - O'Reilly, Glover, Reid, Shields, Kowalski
NAYES: 0 - None
ABSENT: 1 - Marienthal
Motion declared carried.
Moved by O'Reilly, seconded by Glover, to approve the Appearance CHASE PLAZA
Commission recommendation reference Chase Plaza, lighting of (Aesthetics)
Dominick's wall sign. The Appearance Commission recommends
approval of this aesthetic element of the subject property. Upon
roll call, Trustees voted as follows:
AYES: 5 - O'Reilly, Glover, Reid, Shields, Kowalski
NAYES: 0 - None
ABSENT: 1 - Marienthal
Motion declared carried.
Moved by O'Reilly, seconded by Glover, to approve the Appearance LOT 41, B. G.
Commission recommendation reference Lot 41, Buffalo Grove Commerce COMMERCE
Center, materials/elevations. The Appearance Commission recommends CENTER
approval of these aesthetic elements of the subject project. Upon (Aesthetics)
roll call, Trustees voted as follows:
AYES: 5 - O'Reilly, Glover, Reid, Shields, Kowalski
NAYES: 0 - None
ABSENT: 1 - Marienthal
Motion declared carried.
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Moved by O'Reilly, seconded by Glover, to approve the Appearance LOT 24, B. G.
Commission recommendation reference Lot 24, Buffalo Grove Commerce COMMERCE
Center, materials/elevations, landscaping, and lighting. The CENTER
Appearance Commission recommends approval of these aesthetic (Aesthetics)
elements of the subject project. Upon roll call, Trustees voted
as follows:
AYES: 5 - O'Reilly, Glover, Reid, Shields, Kowalski
NAYES: 0 - None
ABSENT: 1 - Marienthal
�./ Motion declared carried.
Moved by O'Reilly, seconded by Glover, to approve the Appearance LOTS 52 & 65
Commission recommendation reference Lots 52 & 65, Corporate Grove, CORPORATE
materials/elevations, landscaping and lighting. The Appearance GROVE
Commission recommends approval of these aesthetic elements of the (Aesthetics)
subject project. Upon roll call, Trustees voted as follows:
AYES: 5 - O'Reilly, Glover, Reid, Shields, Kowalski
NAYES: 0 - None
ABSENT: 1 - Marienthal
Motion declared carried.
Mr. Balling reviewdd for the Board the annexation agreement for ORDINANCE
the 4.6 acre High Point Plaza Shopping Center located at Route #85-28
83 and Lake-Cook Road; changes to the agreement being the language (High Point
in Paragraph 23F which requires the petitioner to pay for offsite Plaza)
improvements to restripe the south two tiers of the Grove Center
parking lot and to widen this parking lot by approximately 4' at a
cost of $9,000, said work to commence within 12 months after platting
and subdivision approval of the project. If not completed within
this time framework, the Village would have another six months to
- secure the approvals of the Grove Shopping Center owners to encourage
them to accept this improvement. Jim Truesdell read Paragraph 23F in
its entirety; this paragraph is in the PUD agreement which is an
exhibit to the annexation agreement. The only other changes to the
agreement were date references to May 15 on the revised engineering
exhibits and two references where the petitioner's names were
incorrectly spelled. Mr. Balling stated that staff recommendation
is to approve the annexation agremeent for High Point Plaza.
In response to a question from Trustee Reid, discussion was held
reference expenses incurred if this improvement is not implemented,
that the Village would be reimbursed by the developer for out-of-
pocket expenses. Mr. Valenziano is of the opinion that he has
already made concessions in this regard and feels that this would
be inacceptable. Discussion was held reference the signage of the
service drive to the north and Mr. Balling stated that the plan will
be properly marked with a DO NOT ENTER sign where the two-way street
becomes a one-way street.
Moved by Glover, seconded by Reid, to pass Ordinance #85-28, authorizing
the Village President to approve the annexation agreement, commonly
known as High Point Plaza, with the amendment of Paragraph 23F in
the PUD agreement and the correction of date reference and name
spelling along with a DO NOT ENTER sign for east bound traffic on
the north side of Building #1.
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Trustee O'Reilly stated she has been concerned about this project
from the beginning; she feels there is too much bulk on this parcel
of land; that the development will further aggregate traffic problems;
and that there is no assurances that the Jewel employees will park
in the back.
Upon roll call on the motion, Trustees voted as follows:
AYES: 5 - Glover, Reid, Shields, Kowalski, President Clayton
NAYES: 1 - O'Reilly
ABSENT: 1 - Marienthal
Motion declared carried.
Moved by Glover, seconded by Reid, to pass Ordinance #85-29, ORDINANCE
an ordinance annexing certain territory to the Village of Buffalo #85-29
Grove - High Point Plaza. Upon roll call, Trustees voted as (High Point
follows: Plaza)
AYES: 5 - Glover, Reid, Shields, Kowalski, President Clayton
NAYES: 1 - O'Reilly
ABSENT: 1 - Marienthal
Motion declared carried.
Moved by Glover, seconded by Reid, to pass Ordinance #85-30, an ORDINANCE
ordinance amending the Comprehensive Zoning Ordinance of the #85-30
Village of Buffalo Grove, Cook and Lake Counties, Illinois - (High Point
High Point Plaza. Upon roll call, Trustees voted as follows: Plaza)
AYES: 4 - Glover, Reid, Shields, Kowalski
NAYES: 1 - O'Reilly
ABSENT: 1 - Marienthal
Motion declared carried.
Mr. Balling reviewed for the Board the modification of Chapter ORDINANCE
3.20 of the Buffalo Grove Municipal Code relating to mortgage #85-31
revenue bond program stating that this ordinance and the next (Revenue Bond
one are required in order for the Board to consider the resolution Financing)
for the revenue bonds for Chatham Manor homes. Moved by Glover,
seconded by Reid, to pass Ordinance #85-31, an ordinance amending
Chapter 3.20 of the Village of Buffalo Grove Municipal Code reference
revenue bond financing.
In answer to a question from Trustee O'Reilly reference whether this
will alter when the Board would see the project, Mr. Balling stated
that as far as the Board is concerned there are no procedural changes
and that reference the statement from the Village Planner that the
project is in compliance with the Village's Comprehensive Plan and
that the project will be an asset to the Village is not mandatory but
is mainly a recommendation to the Board.
Upon roll call, Trustees voted as follows:
AYES: 5 - O'Reilly, Glover, Reid, Shields, Kowalski
NAYES: 0 - None
ABSENT: 1 - Marienthal
Motion declared carried.
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Moved by Glover, seconded by Reid, to approve Ordinance #85-32, an ORDINANCE
ordinance amending and restating Chapter 3.24 of the Village of #85-32
Buffalo Grove Municipal Code, entitled "Authorization for the (Amending
Issuance of Industrial and Commercial Project Revenue Bonds". Chapter
In reply to a question from Trustee O'Reilly, reference the 3.24)
need for changing the affirmative vote number of 3/5 as she feels
this type of ordinance needs more than simple majority, Mr. Raysa
stated he did not see any reason or rationale to change. Upon roll
call, Trustees voted as follows:
AYES: 4 - Glover, Reid, Shields, Kowalski
NAYES: 1 - O'Reilly
ABSENT: 1 - Marienthal
Motion declared carried.
Mr. Balling reviewed for the Board the prepared bid specifications AUTHORITY TO
to authorize the bidding for the municipal electronic sign which BID MUNICIPAL
is funded by the Village of Buffalo Grove and certain community SIGN
organizations. Mr. Doyle and Eddie Larsen put together this
packet for bidding. It is proposed at this time that the sign
be located between Raupp Boulevard and St. Mary's Church fence
in front of the detention facility with the operating terminal
in the Village Manager's office; it is a pylon two brick tierred
sign approximately 171/2 feet high and 6'5" wide. In response to
a question from the Board, Mr. Doyle stated that under the provisions
of the Sign Code, under public signs, the Village is exempt from
appearing before the Appearance Commission and the ZBA. Mr. Balling
thanked Mr. Doyle and Mr. Larsen for all their work in putting
together this packet.
In response to a question from Trustee O'Reilly, Mr. Balling
stated that under the present sign code a 120 square foot sign
is permitted, and this sign is well within this committed square
footage.
Moved by O'Reilly, seconded by Shields, to authorize the bidding for
a municipal sign to be located on the municipal campus.
Trustee Glover expressed his concerns about a changing copy sign;
he prefers a ground mount sign. In answer to a question from
Trustee Glover reference the height of the sign, Mr. Balling
stated it is felt that it is necessary that this type of sign
be elevated away from any vandalism. Mr. Doyle stated that
three proposals submitted by sign companies in the past were
all elevated, no ground signs were proposed; the sign needs to
be seen from Lake-Cook Road. Trustee Shields stated he feels
this is a more intricate sign and that considerable more harm can
be done to it by vandalism compared to other signs. Trustee Glover
requested that the sign not be mounted any higher than necessary
for a line of sight and for protection from vandalism.
Upon roll call, Trustees voted as follows on the motion:
AYES: 5 - O'Reilly, Glover, Reid, Shields, Kowalski
NAYES: 0 - None
ABSENT: 1 - Marienthal
Motion declared carried.
President Clayton thanked Mr. Doyle and Mr. Larsen for their time
and effort put into this project.
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Mr. Balling reviewed the Villagewide Contractual Street RESOLUTION
Maintenance Program stating that the recommendation is to #85-33
continue to utilize the services of Baxter and Woodman for (Villagewide
the design of the maintenance element; he referenced Mr. Kuenkler's Contractual
memo of May 13, 1985 in which Mr. Kuenkler prepared an analysis Street
which compares the proposed contract costs of Baxter and Woodman Maintenance)
under this contract of $27,043 with the Village's estimated cost
to be $15,775, plus there would be an additional cost of more
manpower needed for the Village to undertake this in-staff
which would negate any apparent savings at this time. Staff
also recommends that we adopt the necessary resolution for the
1986 Contractual Street Maintenance Program.
Moved by Reid, seconded by Glover, to adopt Resolution #85-33,
a resolution approving an Agreement for Preliminary Engineering
Services for the 1986 Villagewide Contractual Street Maintenance
Project. Upon roll call, Trustees voted as follows:
AYES: 5 - O'Reilly, Glover, Reid, Shields, Kowalski
NAYES: 0 - None
ABSENT: 1 - Marienthal
Motion declared carried.
President Clayton declared a recess at 9:00 P.M. The meeting RECESS
resumed at 9:10 P.M.
James Sheridan, representing Trammell Crow, reviewed for the CHASE PLAZA
Board the subject property which is located on the corner of PAD
Arlington Heights Road and Lake-Cook Road in Chase Plaza. The
restaurant originally proposed was for 6,400 square feet, the
proposal presented this evening is for a smaller building of
4,500 square feet. The building is basically sited as it was
originally but they may want to increase the size of the outside
seating area on the west side of the property. The lighting has
already been approved but they may wish to have additional lighting
on the building to display it in the evenings on the south and
west side. Mr. Gene Galinski, who will be the operator of the
restaurant, stated the concept of the restaurant will be one
like a Friday's or a Houlihan's with a seating capacity of 160
and a good quality of food. It will be a restaurant geared
towards business people, families and also singles. Mr. Galinski
stated he is involved in several other quality restaurants in the
area.
Mr. Sheridan stated that the anchor tenant, who has the right to
disapprove anything over 4,500 square feet, did so as they were
0.41 concerned about parking; therefore, that is why the proposal is for
a 4,500 square foot building. In answer to a question from the Board,
Mr. Sheridan stated that there is always a possibility of increasing the
size if the anchor tenant would agree, but it is not a probability;
no additional parking has been provided, what is shown as green space
is green space.
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Trustee O'Reilly stated that of the four options to review
procedure, she feels it should come back to the Board for final
approval. Mr. Balling stated the quickest way to proceed would be
for the Board to reach concensus on policy, basically on the size
of the restaurant as there is no land planning changes on this
proposal; the applicant would then be sent directly to the
Appearance Commission for architecture, landscaping, signage
and lighting which could be at their June 27, 1985 meeting, and
then be back to the Board by July 1, 1985 for final approval
as no final action can be taken at this time. Mr. Sheridan stated
that all aesthetic plans would be available for the Appearance
Commission meeting on June 27.
Moved by O'Reilly, seconded by Glover, to approve the concept of an
approximately 4,500 square foot restaurant instead of a 6,400 square
foot restaurant on the Chase Plaza Pad.
Trustee Glover questioned whether the landscaping plan will be
available for the Appearance Commission meeting and Mr. Sheridan
stated that it would.
Upon roll call, Trustees voted as follows:
AYES: 5 - O'Reilly, Glover, Reid, Shields, Kowalski
NAYES: 0 - None
ABSENT: 1 - Marienthal
Motion declared carried.
President Clayton explained the planning process stating that the PRE-APPLICATIOT
pre-application conference is the first meeting held to determine CONFERENCE
if the Board feels that the concept of a plan is such that it ZALE CONSTRUC-
would warrant more time spent on it so as to not waste developer's TION (Fiore)
time or plan commission time in reviewing it.
Lawrence Friedman, counsel for the developer, stated that Zale
Construction has entered into a contract to purchase one half of
the Fiore property and that the purpose this evening is to get
some input from the Trustees before finalizing any plans and
before any request for a referral to the plan commission.
John Martin, Johnston Associates, reviewed the proposal which
1 subject property consists of 440 acres with 1,318 dwelling units,
an 18 hole golf course, an 8 acre commercial site and a 9 acre
office and research site. The northern part of the property
(north of Route 22) consists of the 9 acres of office research;
17 acres of multi-family with approximately 200 dwelling units;
8 acres of commercial; 13.6 acres of single family estate area with
approximately 20,000 square foot lots (approximately 30 lots) ;
23 acres west of the northern section of the golf course also
being single family estate area with 20,000 square foot lots
(approximately 50 lots) ; east of this is single family area
yielding about 70 lots around the golf course amenity; and the
final area to the north is single family area of 46 acres yielding
approximately 161 lots. The southern part of the property consists
of 110 acres of attached single family use to the east of the golf
course to consist of 180 duplex units (43 acres) ; 235 townhouse
units (33 acres) ; and approximately 33.4 acres of multi-plex type
of program. The location of Buffalo Grove Road has been altered
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scaling down the intersection of Buffalo Grove Road and Route 22
giving the effect of a more residential open type character which
provides the northern door of the community a view of the golf course
amenity. The golf course has been designed along drainage ways for a
more centralized form of storm water detention management.
Trustee Glover stated that he feels the greatest asset reference this
property is size, a lot of good community planning can be done; the
natural rural characteristics of this parcel is also a great asset
and important to keep in mind for planning; he has no problem with the
land use, but is concerned with some of the density proposed; he would
like to see one acre lots developed somewhere as there is a need for
this size of lots; he is also concerned with the density in the south
portion multi-plex, he would like to see fewer acres devoted to multi-
plex or less dense multi-plex; he is concerned about active use parks
other than the golf course; Buffalo Grove Road needs to be addressed,
will be be a full four lane with medians and turn lanes; should consider
the Route 22 100' scenic right-of-way; he is concerned about the fiscal
impact reference a development of this size; he is willing to make
concessions on public improvements in order to make one acre homesites
market competitive.
Trustee O'Reilly stated that she likes the improvement of Buffalo Grove
Road; she questioned how much of the golf course is in the flood plain
and how many acres would be buildable. Mr. Martin stated that 2/3 of
the golf course would be buildable. In response to Trustee O'Reilly's
suggestion of 1 acre plus parcels, Mr. Zale stated he has no objection
to 1 acre lots, it is a matter of taste and that they will consider it.
Trustee O'Reilly is also concerned about the lack of a school site on
the plan and the impact on School District 96 and 102. She does not
want any adverse impact on residents already in the Village. She feels
the needs of children should be addressed and is concerned about the
lack of public parks.
Trustee Reid agrees with the comments already been made. He concurs
that the restructure of Buffalo Grove Road is a definite improvement;
he likes the idea of the golf course with housing around it; he is
concerned with the density of the multi-family; he feels there should
be some assurance that the office/research and the commercial parcels
indicated will be developed; he feels there is a need to address the open
land opportunities along the golf course, the impact on schools, parks
and public use.
Trustee Kowalski concurs with the statements of the other Trustees.
She also would like to see more acre lots and enlargement of the
other single family lots; she would prefer no multi-plexes at all
in favor of duplexes; she likes the concept of multi-family surrounding
the golf course, but would like to see something different in design.
Trustee Shields concurs with many of the comments made; he has concerns
for children in the property; he sees more of an adult community rather
than a starter family community; he would like to see a lower density,
as low as possible especially in the multi-family area; he feels it is
an exciting proposal which should be carried through; he is concerned
about the 8 acre commercial area, possibly should be larger to be a
meaningful development; he also would like to see larger lot sizes and
if 1 acre is not feasible possibly 1/2 or 2/3 acre lots.
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In response to a question from President Clayton reference the
location of the custom built homes rather than tract homes; Mr.
Zale stated they would be located in the northern left portion
of the parcel. Mr. Zale stated it is the intention at this time
to have the condo units sell for approximately $85,000 - $110,000,
they would be two-story units with direct entry from the outside;
the balance would be duplex and townhouses in the $120,000 - $160,000
range; there will be approximately two million dollars in off-site
improvements in addition to the 120 acres of property donated.
Mr. John Carusu, 1334 Gail Drive, stated he wants to move up to a
nicer home, but will probably have to move out of the Village
to do so as there are not large enough lots within the Village and
because he does not want multi-family around his home.
Lee Eakright, Business Manager for School District 96, expressed
concern over the impact this development would have on the school
district as the number of children potentially generated from this
type of housing is not known at this time. He would be interested
in being kept abreast of those figures when available and he is
also interested in a donation to expand existing school facilities
or a school site donation. President Clayton stated that if this
proposal goes any further that staff will work very closely with
the school district.
Norm Katz, Vice-President of Rescorp Development, Inc. , reviewed RESCORP
the proposal which is for a 43.59 acre site to be developed as DEVELOPMENT
460 garden apartment and townhouse units as rental units located (Bugner Farm)
on Weiland Road north of Marie Avenue. The parcel presently is
in the county and is subject to a 1975 court decree; they would
like to bring the project into the Village; they feel it is a
natural transition from what is industrial and commercial along
Busch Avenue. The eight objectives they had in preparing the site
plan were: 1) consistent with basic principals of the Village's
Master Plan; 2) wanted to provide within the site transition for
densities; 3) provide some portion of the units with garages;
4) provide for some kind of access to the 30 acre parcel immediately
to the east; 5) keep height of buildings down to no more than three
stories; 6) provide a distinct entryway into the development;
7) meet Village standards regarding traffic and emergency access
to the site; 8) use materials that would produce a quality product.
Bruce Johnston, Johnston Associates, Inc. , briefly described the
site plan; access is from Weiland Road; Aptakisic Creek runs through
the northwest portion of the property and most of the site drains
into the creek, the small area that drains to the southeast -
detention will be provided; as a major entrance feature they will
create a lake system within that drainage pattern; they plan to
deploy units on the site to buffer the existing single family on
the west and to the south using a garage/townhouse type product,
the balance of the product on the site will be two and three story
garden apartments; the road will be situated in such a pattern as
to connect with the 30 acre piece to the east; there will be an
internal green belt, which is conceived as an active recreation
area, with tennis courts, volley ball, tot lots, etc. and a
recreational center next to the lake system; they also will provide
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widening of Weiland Road with a bike path system; are requesting
sidewalks on one side of the street with a sidewalk system through
the green belt area; providing 32' pavement as opposed to a 27'
pavement required by the Village to provide parking on one side of
the street; they have provided 2 to 1 parking in the open parking
scheme and approximately 22 to 1 in the garage type scheme.
Mr. Katz stated that this is an upscale rental development; the
market will be basically young couples, they do not see a lot of
children in this development as there is not a lot of multi-
bedroom units; it is predominately a two bedroom development
with some fireplaces. In response to a question from Trustee
O'Reilly, Mr. Katz stated that all units would be rental and
the lakes would be owned by the developer. Trustee O'Reilly
expressed concern about the open space usefullness for children
and questioned the rent structure for the development.
In response to a question from Trustee O'Reilly, Mr. Raysa stated
that the court decree does allow for 460 units with a density of
10.5 to 14 dwelling units per acre and if we were to annex the
*CORRECTION property Title 19 would apply. *He also said that this decree does not
apply to the Village of Bu falo Grove.
Trustee Glover questioned the improvement for Weiland Road and
expressed concern with the setbacks which he would like to see
increased. Reference parking, he would like to see more green
area and less asphalt and questioned parking on the main through
street. Mr. Katz stated that every unit has a good inside/outside
relationship; they were very careful about the living areas of the
units and that they are very efficient in floor plan; utility rooms
have been provided; and each unit has the capability of a fireplace.
Trustee Glover would also like to see a reduction in density in
order to increase open space and reduce the parking lot size.
Trustee Reid questioned the traffic, fire lanes, and the alignment
of the street system through the development. Mr. Katz stated
that across the northern edge is a fire lane access to provide fire
emergency access around the entire site with another access off of
Marie into the site.
Karen Larson, President of the Park Board, stated she wants to be
sure the Village knows that there is no park land in this develop-
ment, no matter what is intended there will be children living in
the units; she expressed concern about the park area and the impact on
the school district. She also stated that she would like to see the
community go to 1 acre lots in order to keep residents within Buffalo
Grove.
Moved by Glover, seconded by Reid, to refer to the Plan Commission
for review with all comments voiced tonight.
In response to a comment by Trustee Glover, Mr. Johnson stated there
is some flexibility in terms of units but there is no flexibility in
terms of reduction in density in terms of 60 or 100 units; they will
be as flexible as possible, but there are some restrictions and
restraints.
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Trustee Shields agrees with comments made concerning large parking
lots and the setbacks. He would like to see the project considered
with as few variations as possible.
Upon roll call on the motion, Trustees voted as follows:
AYES: 3 - Glover, Reid, Shields
NAYES: 2 - O'Reilly, Kowalski
ABSENT: 1 - Marienthal
Motion declared carried.
Moved by O'Reilly, seconded by Glover, to table Item XI B. - OUTLOT A
Outlot A in Suffield Place, conveyance of real property to the SUFFIELD PLACE
Buffalo Grove Park District. Upon voice vote, the motion passed
unanimously.
Moved by Kowalski, seconded by O'Reilly, to defer to the next ZONING
meeting, June 17, 1985, the Plan Commission referral of the ORDINANCE
zoning ordinance amendments. Upon voice vote, the motion passed AMENDMENTS
unanimously.
Mr. Balling stated that there will not be a meeting Monday, FUTURE
June 10, 1985, and that the next regular meeting will be MEETINGS
June 17, 1985.
Moved by Glover, seconded by Reid, to adjourn the meeting. Upon ADJOURNMENT
voice vote, the motion passed unanimously. The meeting adjourned
at 11:00 P.M.
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Carol M. Tenerelli, Village Clerk Pro Tem
APPROVED BY ME THIS l'74> DAY
OF , 1985.
Village President