1976-12-13 - Village Board Regular Meeting - Minutes 4798
12/13/76
MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE PRESIDENT AND BOARD OF TRUSTEES OF THE
VILLAGE OF BUFFALO GROVE, COOK AND LAKE COUNTIES, ILLINOIS, HELD MONDAY,
DECEMBER 13, 1976, AT THE MUNICIPAL BUILDING, 50 RAUPP BOULEVARD, BUFFALO
GROVE, ILLINOIS.
President Fabish called the meeting to order at 8:00 P.M. Those present stood
and pledged allegiance to the Flag. The Clerk called the roll and found the
following:
PRESENT: President Fabish; Trustees Mahoney, Rech, Driscoll , Bogart, Carroll ,
Marienthal
Also present were Daniel Larson, Village Manager; Richard Raysa and William
Raysa, Village Attorney; Carl Rapp, Director of Community Development; Charles
McCoy, Director of Public Works; Tom Fennell , Chief Inspector; and William
Whited, Administrative Assistant.
1 . Minutes of December 6, 1976
Moved by Rech, seconded by Bogart to approve the minutes of the regular meeting
of December 6, 1976.
Trustee Bogart referred to page 4793 under Cambridge-on-the-Lake. He said that
Rich Heinrich, Chairman of the Zoning Board of Appeals, has advised that the
question of a height variation for the sixth building at Cambridge-on-the-Lake
must go to a public hearing before the Z.B.A. ; therefore, the motion made at
last week's meeting was illegal . Mr. Raysa said that he would investigate and
report at the end of the meeting.
Trustee Mahoney requested the following addition on page 4790, top of the page:
"The Village Manager was directed not to give the check, in the amount of
$1 , 125.00, to Mr. Floss until the work was completed."
Upon roll call , the vote was:
AYES: 5 - Mahoney, Rech, Driscoll , Bogart, Carroll
NAYES: 0 - None
ABSTAIN: 1 - Marienthal
Motion declared carried.
2. President 's Report
Plan Commission Appointment
Upon recommendation of the Plan Commission, President Fabish appointed Donna
Force to the Commission for a term to expire April 30, 1978. Moved by Rech,
seconded by Marienthal to concur with the appointment. Upon voice. vote, the
motion passed unanimously.
Board of Health Appointment
President Fabish read a memo, dated December 8, 1976, from the Board of Health
stating that their memo, dated November 26, 1976, was in error, and that the
recommendation was to reappoint John Walker.
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President Fabish reappointed John Walker to the Board of Health for a term to
expire April 30, 1980. Moved by Marienthal , seconded by Carroll to concur with
the appointment. Upon voice vote, the motion passed unanimously.
Golf Course Purchase
Trustee Bogart reported that on December 9, 1976, the Board of Park Commissioners
of the Buffalo Grove Park District approved Resolution #76-5 endorsing the efforts
of the Village to maintain the Buffalo Grove Golf Course as a public recreation
facility and requesting that its buildings and grounds be expanded as general
recreation program facilities. He read a copy of the resolution and submitted
it to the Clerk for file.
Trustee Bogart reported that the Buffalo Grove Jaycees have voted to take a
public stand favoring the purchase of the Buffalo Grove Golf Course by the
Village.
3. Questions from the Audience
li Elston Builders Shopping Center
Tom Strey, representing the developer of the Elston Builders Shopping Center,
requested permission to put in their foundation prior to final plat approval .
Property is located on the southwest corner of Dundee and Old Buffalo Grove
Roads. He noted that the project has received Board and Plan Commission approval
of their preliminary plan. He said the Appearance Control Commission has
recommended some changes in landscape and one change in the building; therefore,
an adjusted plan will be presented to them. He said the Police Department
objections have been satisfied. He felt they are 3 or 4 weeks away from final
approval . He said if the foundations are not started within the next 8 to 10
days, they will have to wait until spring.
Appearance Control Commissioner Helms said that the Commission has requested
that the west side of the building, facing Poppin Fresh, be dressed up and
that the hardware on the roof be screened. Mr. Strey said that they have agreed
to this and it will be shown on the new plan.
In response to a question from Mr. Larson , Mr. Helms said that the Police
Department seemed satisfied with the plan.
Mr. Larson said that Mr. Rapp had raised some question with regard to how much
water should be stored under the parking lot in an enlarged storm sewer and
whether curb and gutter should be installed on Buffalo Grove Road. Mr. Strey
said that theirengineer and Mr. Rapp are almost in total agreement.
Moved by Mahoney, seconded by Driscoll to grant permission for a temporary
foundation at the developers own risk.
In response to a question from Trustee Carroll , Mr. Larson said the developer
still needs Plan Commission final plat approval , engineering approval of all
public improvements and on site storm drainage, and Appearance Control Commission
approval of building and landscaping.
In response to a question from Trustee Carroll , Mr. Rapp said engineering approval
is close but not yet complete. He felt there should be approval of the Appearance
Control Commission before granting foundation permits.
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In response to a question from Trustee Mahoney, Mr. Fennell said clustering of
the equipment on the roof would require a thicker foundation. For this reason,
he felt the Board should wait for Appearance Control Commission approval . Mr.
Strey said the new plan screens the equipment, but does not cluster it. Dis-
cussion followed with regard to cost of a thicker foundation. Mr. Fennell said
the ground could be protected so that the foundation could be installed in January.
Stan Haarr, former Plan Commissioner, said the Plan Commission goes through a
lengthy check list before final plat approval is given. He warned the Board
that the foundation could be unusable.
Trustee Rech said she could not vote in favor of the motion because it would
subvert the development process. She said that if the foundation is constructed
and the developer is financially unable to complete the building, the Village
would be left with a foundation only. Mr. Rapp said the Village could require
a demolition bond.
Mr. Haarr said the Subdivision Regulations clearlystate that no site work can
be done prior to final plat approval .
Trustee Mahoney clarified the motion to grant permission to do the foundation
with the following conditions: 1) demolition bond, 2) subject to developers
risk, 3) subject to all Village approvals, 4) it be built with sufficient
thickness so that either of the two alternatives being discussed by the
Appearance Control Commission could be fulfilled. Upon roll call , the vote
was:
AYES: 3 - Mahoney, Driscoll , Marienthal
NAYES: 4 - Rech, Bogart , Carroll , Fabish
Motion defeated.
4. COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE
Kingswood Church
Trustee Carroll removed herself from discussion because she is a member of
Kingswood Church.
The Board reviewed a letter, dated December 1 , 1976, from E. W. Frey, Chairman
of the Board of Trustees of Kingswood Church, requesting reimbursement of fees
incurred as part of their connection to the Village water-sewer system.
Mr. Larson said the Board has customarily waived fees for churches except those
fees that were a direct cost to the Village.
Moved by Mahoney, seconded by Bogart to waive all fees as requested by
�./ Kingswood Church.
Trustee Rech had no objection to waiving the permit and hook-up fees, but she
felt the Village could not afford to waive the system improvement fee of $11 ,080.
She said the system improvement fee goes into a special fund to cover the cost
of improvements to keep the water-sewer system functioning.
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Mr. Frey said that the church was constructed in 1969 and the parsonage has been
located there for 30 years. He said the church had to obtain money from their
conference to cover the cost of connecting to the system because they could not
afford it .
In response to a question from President Fabish, Mr. Larson said the property
was valued as commercial classification because of the size of the building.
Mr. Frey said the church's water and sewer system were adequate, but when the
�•/ Village line was constructed on Dundee Road, the church was required to connect.
Mr. Larson said the annexation agreement provided that the church would connect
to and pay their fair share of the Dundee Road water-sewer main. Since the
church connected to the system after the ordinance providing for the system
improvement fee was passed, the church is required to pay it.
In response to a question from President Fabish, Mr. Larson said the Baptist
Church paid for the cost of their meter only, and St. Mary's was not charged
when they connected to the sanitary sewer.
Upon roll call , the vote was :
AYES: 4 - Mahoney, Driscoll , Bogart , Marienthal
NAYES: 1 - Rech
ABSTAIN : 1 - Carroll
Motion declared carried.
Trustee Rech requested that the question of system improvement fees for non-
profit buildings be placed on the agenda for consideration in January. Trustee
Mahoney felt it should be decided as each non-profit building is connected.
Zale/Hoffman Group Public Hearing
President Fabish noted that the notice of public hearing was read at the
meeting of December 6, 1976.
Moved by Rech, seconded by Mahoney to reconvene the public hearing carried
over from the last meeting. Upon roll call , the vote was:
AYES: 6 - Mahoney, Rech, Driscoll , Bogart, Carroll , Marienthal
NAYES: 0 - None
Motion declared carried.
President Fabish swore in the following:
�./ R. Bruce Johnston, Architect of Johnston Associates
John Mays, Attorney of the Hoffman Group
Bill Griffin, Hoffman Group
Bob Cowhey, Cowhey Associates Consulting Engineers
Bill DeBruler
Tracy Cross, Hoffman Group
Edward Zale, Zale Construction
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Mr. Zale said Zale Construction and the Hoffman Group are present to request
annexation and development of property commonly known as the Brunswick property
located at Weiland and Buffalo Grove Roads.
Mr. Johnston reviewed an aerial photograph with the subject site outlined in
yellow. The 209 acres is bordered on the north by Busch Road, on the east
by Weiland Road, on the south by Pauline Avenue, and on the southwest by
Route 83. Contiguity to Buffalo Grove is established through the M-1 property
on the west. He reviewed the surrounding land use. Superimposed on the photo
was the open space plan of the Buffalo Grove Master Plan. A green belt goes
from the northeast to southwest through the site in the form of a bicycle path
with a large school/park area in the center of the site. He felt this would be
a major link in the overall bicycle path system.
Mr. Johnston reviewed the preliminary site plan. He said the concept of master
plan is one of complete analysis of the existing natural features of the property,
its surrounding land uses, and surrounding influences as projected by the master
plan. He described the curvalinear street patterns and system of pedestrian and
bicycle paths which tie together a single family character development. There
will be a major north/south collector road. Another short east/west collector
street ties into Weiland Road. The open space pattern and the bicycle path
pattern follows the existing conditions of property. A branch of Aptakisic
Creek runs through the northeast corner which enables a natural drain connection
to the north and to the east. An 8 acre school/park site will be the major
central open space. Zoningrequested was B-1 for 5 acres in the northeast,
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R-9 for 72 acres just south of the commercial , and R-6 with special use for a
PUD for the remaining property. Area adjacent to Aptakisic Creek was expanded
to create detention capability.
In response to a question from Mr. Larson, Mr. Zale said that he would be
willing to have the multi-family area zoned R-9 with a special use PUD.
Mr. Johnston said they are requesting 1 ) minimum 6500 square foot lots with a
minimum dimension at the building line of 65 feet, 2) 50' r.o.w. , other than
the 2 major collector streets, with 27' back to back of curb pavements and 4'
sidewalks on both sides of the streets , 3) 70 ' r.o.w. with 35' back to back
of curb pavements for collector streets with 5' sidewalks on both sides of
150 ' 100 '
collector streets, 4) cul de sacs to have r.o.w. terminating in
diameter bulbs with 80' pavement back of curb with no sidewalk, and 5) bicycle
paths 8' wide and constructed as a class A.
Mr. Johnston reviewed a topographical map indicating elevation by intensity of
color, dark being the lowest. The lowest portion of the site is at Aptakisic
Creek in the northeast and the highest is in the southwest.
Mr. Johnston reviewed a drainage and soils study map which indicated ridge
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lines with red dashes. The major portion of the site slopes to the northeast
into the creek. There is a minor watershed that flows westerly and northerly
into the lower flood plain area at the approximate west center of the site.
Mr. Johnston reviewed an exhibit which showed the requested zoning on the
various parcels within the property. This exhibit is referred to in the
annexation agreement.
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Mr. Johnston reviewed the preliminary phasing plan which indicated which portions
would be developed in each phase. Phase 1 will be the southwest corner including
the model area, phase 2 will be in the center including the school site and
major detention area, phase 3 will be the north end and the entrance to the south,
and phase 4 is the commercial and multi-family area.
Mr. Johnston read into the record the following general information:
Total area of site 209.58 acres
Area in Busch Road 3.53 acres
Area in Weiland Road 3.86 acres
Fire Station Site .50 acres
Park/Well Site 3.40 acres
School Site 8.00 acres
Parks/Bike Paths/Retention/Detention 14.05 acres
Commercial 5.00 acres
Multiple Family 7.50 acres
Single Family 163. 74 acres
Total Number of dwelling units 788
Multiple family units 120 @ 16 per acre
Single family units 668
Gross Site Density 3.76 dwelling units per acre
Single Family Total Area 163.74 acres
Area in R.O.W. 40. 35 acres
Area in Lots 123. 39 acres
Minimum Lot Size 6500 square feet
Average Lot Size 8046 square feet
Density 4.08 dwelling units per acre
In response to a question from Mr. Larson , Mr. Johnston said that 262 lots (39.220)
will be between 6500 sq. ft. and 7000 sq. ft.
In response to a question from Trustee Bogart , Mr. Johnston said that they
are requesting a 25' rear yard on all lots because some of the houses will be
50' deep. Rich Heinrich, Chairman of the Z.B.A. , questioned the wisdom of
granting variances for front and rear yards because of the problems being
experienced in Strathmore Grove with large houses on small lots. He did not
feel a variation of an ordinance should be granted in an annexation agreement.
He said the Z.B.A. must have a public hearing on a variance to the Zoning
Ordinance, and they cannot have a hearing on property that is not yet zoned.
In response to a question from President Fabish, Mr. Raysa said State Statutes
provide some latitude with regard to annexations; therefore, the Plan Commission
may act as a zoning board and make a recommendation.
In response to a question from Trustee Bogart , Mr. Johnston said 178 lots
(26. 86%) have 6500 sq. ft. Trustee Marienthal noted that many of these lots
do not back up to the green belt. Mr. Zale said that they did not feel the
size of the lots will be a detriment to the subdivision because it will be
done with care and concern, and they have agreed that every lot will have a
grading plan so that drainage is proper.
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In response to a question from Trustee Carroll , Mr. Johnston pointed out the
areas that will be developed by Zale and those to be developed by Hoffman. The
commercial and multi-family area are owned jointly.
In response to a question from Trustee Carroll , Mr. Zale said they do not
object to 12 dwelling units per acre for the multi-family area. Mr. Larson
said that R-9 zoning with special use for PUD would start with a base of 12
units per acre with the maximum being 15. He said 3 story buildings are being
considered.
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In response to a question from Trustee Rech, Mr. Cowhey said they will use the
present outlet under Weiland Road for drainage. They do not propose any major
realignment of the creek bed, and they do not plan to have a dam. Mr. Rapp
foresaw no problem with this.
In response to a question from Trustee Rech, Mr. Rapp said the plans for the
area around the creek comply with the Flood Plain Ordinance requirements.
Mr. Larson asked if the developer plans to use fabriform on the banks at the
bends of the creek. Mr. Cowhey said if necessary, they will use rip-rap, but
they would be happy to look into fabriform.
In response to a question from Trustee Rech, Mr. Cowhey said that 2 sets of soil
borings were taken. Both found the soils adequate for normal construction
procedures, and certain questionable areas were determined to have very shallow
deposits of unsuitables. The borings in the school site area determined that
the soils are suitable in the site of the proposed building to a depth of 15' .
Mr. Rapp said this is adequate.
President Fabish had to leave the meeting at this time. (10:00 P.M.) Moved by
Bogart , seconded by Rech to appoint Trustee Mahoney President Pro Tem in the
absence of the President. Upon voice vote the motion passed unanimously.
Trustee Rech was concerned that the r.o.w. 's were less than required by the
Subdivision Regulations. Mr. Johnston said they have agreed to provide an
additional 10 ' of easement on each side of the r.o.w. for placement of utilities,
but the distance from the sidewalk to the front of the house would be less by 22' .
Trustee Rech did not like waiving this type of requirement in an annexation
agreement.
Trustee Rech noted that the school donation will be part land and part money.
Mr. Zale said that cash donations would be made as building permits are taken
out. Trustee Marienthal noted that the school district is agreeable to this.
Trustee Rech referred to the Weiland/Busch improvement, and noted that the
developer will not improve the road. Mr. Zale said that they will install
sidewalks, street lights, and parkway trees. Mr. Cowhey stated that the county
is contemplating improvements to both roadways. Mr. Larson said that Busch
Road is classified as a township road, and upon its annexation , it will become
a Village road.
Trustee Rech asked the maximum number of bedrooms in the multi-family area.
Mr. Zale preferred that the number be left open until they present a definitive
plan. At this time, he did not know what the market requirements would be.
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In response to a question from Trustee Rech, Mr. Johnston classified the school
site as medium in the entire drainage pattern. Mr. Zale said the school site
was selected for location within the subdivision.
Trustee Rech said she has severe reservations about the inadequate lot size,
the rear yards being less than 30' , and the r.o.w. and improvement of a road
that the Village will have to maintain.
Trustee Marienthal felt the developer is getting around the lot size by using
R-6 zoning with a special use for a PUD. He was opposed to this. He felt the
lot sizes should be increased so that they would be more suited to a house. He
was also concerned with the requested variances, the r.o.w. , and the lack of
bedroom count in the multi-family area.
Trustee Bogart said that the developer has not delivered a plan to the Park
District. Mr. Zale said that they have been in constant contact with Mr.
Crosland of the Park District, and he was satisfied. Carl Genrich, Chairman
of the Plan Commission, said that the Park District has seen the plan. He said
the plan considered tonight has only one change which was requested by the Park
District , specifically the southern park was made larger by taking 2 lots from
the area near the multi-family. Trustee Bogart said the Park District cannot
comment on the plan until they have seen the annexation agreement, receive a
letter from Mr. Zale explaining the plan, and are approached at a public meeting.
He asked Mr. Zale to contact the Park District to arrange a meeting.
Trustee Bogart noted that the Village is giving up $76,000 for the 3.4 acre
park/well/fire station site. He asked if the dedications of the park and school
sites meet the requirements of the School/Park Donation Resolution without the
well site. Mr. Whited said that they do. Mr. Zale said the $76,000 is less
than the cost of the land when you consider the cost of improvements to the
land. Trustee Marienthal did not favor waiving the $100 per unit annexation
fee. Mr. Zale said that the school/park donation amounts to approximately
$1 ,000 per house.
Trustee Mahoney read the proposed annexation agreement.
Mr. Whited reviewed staff reports. He said the size of the house is dependent
upon the size of the lot it is placed on , and if this can be controlled,
aesthetic drainage, and grading can be controlled. From a planning point of
view, the plan is good.
Mr. Rapp said this is a good plan and foresaw no immediate problems. He said
should a problem exist with certain models on certain lots, the Department of
Community Development will advise the developer. Mr. Zale had no objection to
this.
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Trustee Bogart asked Mr. Rapp to comment on use of PVC pipes. Mr. Rapp said he
does not object to PVC pipe as long as proper installation methods are used.
Trustee Marienthal said that according to the Building Code PVC cannot be
installed under a concrete slab. Mr. Rapp said Plumbing Code permits PVC,
but there is a conflict between it and the Building Code. Mr. Larson noted
that the more restrictive would prevail .
Trustee Carroll asked if the multi-family would be apartments or condominiums.
Mr. Zale did not know; however, if they were constructed now, they would be
apartments for rent. He said they might be 2 or 3 stories or a combination.
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10:55 P.M. - Trustee Mahoney closed the public hearing.
Trustee Carroll asked the developer if he would be willing to put only small
foundations on the lots that require variations. Mr. Zale said this could
jeopardize the success and quality of the development because it could force
the developer to construct cheaper housing.
Carl Genrich , Chairman of the Plan Commission, reviewed the Commission report,
dated December 9, 1976. The Commission unanimously recommended approval of
the development plan, dated November 18, 1976, together with the annexation
agreement, dated December 1 , 1976, subject to the following additions:
1 . That the developer agree to specify the mix in the multi-family housing
with regard to the number of bedrooms in each unit.
2. In the single-family area the maximum number of bedrooms per house
would be four.
3. That the developer be required to comply with the current building
codes. Specifically, that the language in paragraph 14 regarding
use of PVC pipe and trench footings be eliminated.
He said the Commission was pleased with the plan , but while they were concerned
with the size of the lots, the primary interest was resolving the drainage
problems and the bicycle paths soften that situation.
Rich Heinrich asked if the Commission had considered what the addition of an
average 15' patio would do to drainage on these small lots. Mr. Genrich said
the developer agreed to an enclosed drainage system in areas where there might
be a problem.
Trustee Rech felt the site plan with incorporation of a bike path system was
excellent, and considering it is a large annexation , it is well done. However,
she was concerned with 1 ) variance of the lot sizes, 2) R-6 zoning for large
houses, 3) this might set a development plan for Lake County, 4) no specifica-
tion of bedroom count for the multi-family area, and 5) homeowners will claim
hardship to the Z.B.A. for additions.
Time: 11 : 10 P.M. - President Fabish returned to the meeting.
Trustee Rech said that the Board was aware that the developer would be requesting
variances and sent notification to the Plan Commission that they did not want
annexations that have variances built into it.
Trustee Carroll was concerned with the small lots; however, she knew that
some homeowners prefer a small lot. She preferred smaller foundations on smaller
lots. She did not like the idea of 3 story multi-family. She opposed the
waiver of the $76,000 fee.
Trustee Mahoney said the small lots do not bother him as long as the developer
informs the purchaser the size of the lot. The lack of bedroom count did not
bother him because the developer has agreed to donate in accordance with the
schedule in Resolution #72-35.
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Trustee Marienthal was concerned with 1) small lot size, 2) variation regarding
street width , 3) lack of bedroom count in the multi-family area, and 4) waiver
of the annexation fee of $100 per unit.
President Fabish preferred a larger lot size, but he realized that some people
prefer small lots for maintenance purposes. He felt the plan was good. He
did not feel the lots could be enlarged without taking away some of the open area.
Mr. Zale said that if they have to change the lot sizes, they would have to scrap
the plan presented this evening.
Appearance Control Commissioner Helms said that the size of lot does not bother
him, but he is concerned with the topography of the lots. He felt strict
attention to grading and detail would compensate for the small lots.
President Fabish polled the Board, "Yes" indicating favor of the present lot
size and "No" indicating opposition. The poll found the following:
*CORRECTION YES: 4 - Mahoney, Driscoll , Bogart, Carroll Trustee Carroll stated her yes vote
NO: 2 - Rech, Marienthal was because the Village Engineer felt
he could control the drainage on the smaller lots.
It was decided to consider the annexation agreement, paragraph by paragraph
at the first meeting in January.
Trustee Bogart asked Mr. Zale if he was still negotiating about the installation
of a pump in his Wheeling development which would correct drainage problems on
University Court. Mr. Zale said the engineers are trying to determine the best
way to do this. He agreed that the pump must be installed and felt the problem
would be worked out in the near future. Mr. Zale said he would be able to
answer the question specifically the next time he meets with the Board.
Muller Farm
President Fabish read a letter, dated December 8, 1976, from Raymond Green
requesting annexation of 86.2 acres (Muller Farm) located on Busch Road
adjoining the Village.
Because they did not know what zoning was requested, it was moved by Bogart,
seconded by Carroll to table consideration of the request. Upon roll call , the
vote was:
AYES: 6 - Mahoney, Rech, Driscoll , Bogart, Carroll , Marienthal
NAYES: 0 - None
Motion declared carried.
Midwest C B Center
President Fabish read a letter, dated December 8, 1976, from R. A. Tucker of
Midwest C B Center, requesting the Board to consider the decision of the
Appearance Control Commission with regard to placement of a sign on his business.
Mr. Larson explained that the Commission approved the sign , but the petitioner
has requested to appear before the Board because he did not like the decision
of the Commission.
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Mr. Tucker distributed photographs of the sign and of the front of the building.
He said the Commission approved the sign to be located on the window under the
16' overhang, instead of on the building as requested. He said that the shopping
center, in which he is located, cannot easily be seen which makes it necessary
for a sign. He said placement of the sign on the window would block the view
of the inside of the store which would prevent the Police Department from pro-
ecting it. He said the sign meets Village Codes.
Trustee Carroll noted that there is a sign in the parkway. Mr. Tucker said
that it cannot be seen.
Appearance Control Commissioner Helms said it was the unanimous opinion of the
Commission that they did not want the sign anywhere; however, because Mr. Tucker
had had the sign built, at a cost of $1 ,800, before approaching the Village,
he claimed hardship. Placement of the sign on the window was a compromise
decision. The Commission 's main objection to the sign was that it is a franchise
advertising sign , and the Village policy is that signs should be for identifica-
tion only. Other commercial signs have been rejected for the same reason.
President Fabish asked what kind of sign would be acceptable to the Commission.
Commissioner Rosenfeld said that the Commission has tried to work with the
owner of the shopping center to develop a sign package as was done in other
shopping centers . He said they asked Mr. Tucker to approach the owner and
other tenants regarding this, and in the interim, the sign he had purchased
could be placed on the window.
Mr. Tucker said that he was advised that the sign is too heavy to be placed on
mullions for window display. He said this is a facia sign and not intended for
windows.
Trustee Mahoney asked if Mr. Tucker could sell the sign to the company or
another franchise dealer. Mr. Tucker said he has tried but has been unsuccessful .
Trustee Carroll said she does not favor the sign being placed on the window or
on the building. She favored Commissioner Rosenfeld 's proposal with regard
to a sign package. She did not feel approval of the compromise would be fair
to other businesses that have complied with the Appearance Control Commission.
Mr. Tucker said that he cannot afford to put more money into his business. He
said the owner of the shopping center is trying to sell it ; therefore, he did
not feel a sign package would be possible.
Trustee Driscoll suggested that the Board permit the sign for a limited time.
Moved by Driscoll , seconded by Mahoney, to permit the sign to be erected on
the building until January 1 , 1978, with the idea that the owner will present
a sign package within that time.
Trustee Mahoney agreed with the Appearance Control Commission; however, he
felt the financial drain on the individual outweighs aesthetics.
President Fabish suggested that a standard letter, outlining sign require-
ments, be sent to all businesses.
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Trustee Rech felt it is the responsibility of a person opening a business to
investigate all Village requirements.
Police Officer Manson said that this type of business is a high target for
criminal activity. He felt the Village has the obligation to protect the
business.
Upon roll call , the vote was:
AYES: 5 - Mahoney, Driscoll , Bogart, Carroll , Marienthal
NAYES: 1 - Rech
Motion declared carried.
Trustee Rech said her negative vote was because she would have preferred more
alternatives, and she did not feel the sign constitutes hardship.
Cambridge-on-the-Lake
Mr. William Raysa said that after investigating ordinance requirements, he
found that the height variation for the sixth building at Cambridge-on-the-Lake
must be referred to the Z.B.A. for public hearing. Trustee Carroll asked that Mr.
Moskal be advised of this immediately.
Moved by Bogart, seconded by Driscoll to refer to the Z.B.A. the request for
height variation. Upon roll call , the vote was:
AYES: 6 - Mahoney, Rech, Driscoll , Bogart , Carroll , Marienthal
NAYES: 0 - None
Motion declared carried.
Zoning Variations
Upon Rich Heinrich 's suggestion , Trustee Mahoney requested that the Z.B.A. be
notified of any annexation that would include variations to the Zoning Ordinance.
5. Adjournment
Moved by Marienthal , seconded by Carroll , to adjourn the meeting. Upon voice
vote, the motion passed unanimously.
Time: 12: 10 A.M.
Respectfully submitted,
Verna L. Clayton , VillagClerk
PASSED AND APPROVED this o2 day� of .�c2-„��-� 19 76.
Village President