1976-03-22 - Village Board Regular Meeting - Minutes 4528
3/22/76
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, MARCH 22, 1976, AT THE MUNICIPAL BUILDING, 50 RAUPP BOULEVARD,
BUFFALO GROVE, ILLINOIS.
President Fabish called the meeting to order at approximately 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 , Marienthal
ABSENT: Trustees Bogart , Carroll
Also present were Daniel Larson , Village Manager; Richard Raysa and William
Raysa, Village Attorney; Arnold Seaberg, Village Engineer; Charles McCoy,
Director of Public Works; and William Whited, Administrative Assistant.
1 . Minutes of March 15, 1976
Moved by Marienthal , seconded by Driscoll to approve the minutes of the
regular meeting held March 15, 1976, as published. Upon roll call , the
vote was:
AYES: 4 - Mahoney, Rech, Driscoll , Marienthal
NAYES: 0 - None
ABSENT: 2 - Bogart, Carroll
Motion declared carried.
2. President's Report
Plan Commission Appointment
Upon recommendation of the Plan Commission, President Fabish reappointed
Carl Genrich as Chairman of the Plan Commission for a three year term
beginning April 30, 1976. Moved by Mahoney, seconded by Driscoll to concur
with the President 's appointment. Upon voice vote, the motion passed
unanimously.
Industrial Commission Appointment
Upon recommendation of the Industrial Commission, President Fabish appointed
John Sirabian to the Commission with a term to expire April 30, 1979. Moved
by Marienthal , seconded by Mahoney to concur with the President's appoint-
ment. Upon voice vote, the motion passed unanimously.
3. COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE
Surety Homes (tamelot Sub division) Public Hearing
President Fabish read the Notice of Public Hearing that appeared in the
Buffalo Grove Herald on March 5, 1976. Subject of the hearing will be a
petition for annexation and zoning of R-5 for a single family development
and a petition to rezone the portion of the property already in the Village
from R-1 to R-5. Applicant is Surety Homes of Bolingbrook as contract
purchasers. Property involved is sixty-six acres south of Aptakisic Road
and bordering Strathmore Grove on the east and Route 83 and Busch Road on
the south.
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President Fabish asked those who wished to give testimony to be sworn in.
They were: Richard Kaufman, Vice President of Surety Homes ; Michael Ives,
land planner; and Richard Piggott , engineer.
Mr. Kaufman stated that Surety Homes is the contract purchaser of the
property and is the petitioner for the public hearing for annexation and
rezoning of a parcel of property consisting of approximately 66 acres at the
northeast corner of Route 83 and Busch Road. Approximately 17 acres (located
in the southwest corner) was previously annexed to the Village and zoned R-1
in 1973. The request is that the balance of the property be annexed and
zoned R-5 and the previously annexed property be rezoned R-5 so that the
property can be developed as a single family subdivision.
Mr. Kaufman proposed a subdivision of approximately 200 platted lots but
anticipated developing 193 of the lots for sale. After negotiations with
the Park District and School District, the School District was given the
option of five lots (.95 net acres) at the northern end of the property
contiguous with the Wagner parcel for a period of two years. In the event
the School District acquires the previously designated elementary school site
on the Wagner parcel , the five lots can be added to it. In the event the
lots are not taken by the School District , Surety Homes would be able to
build and sell as other lots. Two lots in the northeast corner, contiguous
with the Wagner parcel , have been taken out to provide temporary detention.
Surety Homes has an agreement with Levitt providing that when the storm
detention system is developed on the Wagner parcel , a small portion of the sub-
ject property, in the northeast corner, would be handled by that system.
When this takes place, a drainage easement will be dedicated to the Village.
Final resolution with the Park District was a large park site (6. 1 net acres)
in the southeast corner of the property and a small park site (. 78 net acres)
in the northwest corner. Minimum lot size for R-5 zoning is 7200 square
feet but because of the proposed house size, a self-imposed lot size minimum
will be 7700 square feet. They propose to build six models, each with four
different exterior elevations. They will avoid building like models next
door to each other or across the street. Size of homes will be between 1075
square feet of finished living area and 2180 square feet. Base price range
will be $57,000 to $65,000.
Mr. Ives displayed an aerial photograph of the northern quadrant of
Buffalo Grove. He reviewed the location of the property in relation to
proposed Buffalo Grove Road extended and proposed Bush Road extended. He
noted that the Comprehensive Plan of the Village designates the property
as single family with commercial at the intersection of Busch Road and
Route 83. Surety Homes did not propose commercial activity because they
felt there is adequate commercial area in the community.
Mr. Ives displayed a U.S.G.S. flood plain map illustrating the subject
property in red. A small section in the northern part of the property
drains northeasterly into Aptakisic Creek while the balance of the property
drains easterly to Buffalo Creek.
Mr. Ives stated that during the course of design studies, planning efforts
were coordinated with Levitt for the Wagner parcel . Correlation of street
patterns and necessity of collector streets were considered. Thompson
Boulevard is proposed to be extended through the development as a 35' street
with 80 ' r.o.w. in order to eventually afford access east to Buffalo Grove
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Road. The extension of the north-south collector street from the Wagner
parcel through the DeBruler parcel would be midway between the Route 83/
Busch Road interchange and Buffalo Grove Road extended.
Mr. Ives displayed and reviewed a site analysis and inventory of the
property. Major and minor ridge lines and drainage patterns were reviewed.
In reviewing the subdivision plan, Mr. Ives stated that the typical interior
lot will be 70' X 111 ' . All requirements of the existing ordinance with
regard to front yards, set backs, side yards, rear yards and utility ease-
ments will be complied with. Total useable park land will be 5.2 acres.
Access to the Phoenix property was made by way of Banbury Lane. He believed
that the Park District found the park sites acceptable. Gross density of
the project will be 2.93 units per acre, and net project density, excluding
open space, will be 3.4 units per acre.
Mr. Ives reviewed the revised copy of the revenue study, revised project
information forms, and impact statement.
Mr. Piggott reviewed preliminary engineering for the project. The project
will be served by Lake County sewer system and Village of Buffalo Grove
water system. The major portion of the project will drain by gravity.
The northeast part of the development will drain to the northeast corner
and be picked up by a lift station and piped by force main to the gravity
sewer. The lift station will be sized to handle this project, the Wagner
parcel , and future expansion to the east. The project will be tied in with
the existing water main at Checker with a 12" water main and tied in with
the water main at Thompson Boulevard. Storm water system will follow the
topography with storm water being picked up in the storm sewer and brought
into the detention ponds. The detention areas will handle approximately
51 acres of the property and will be designed to handle detention of a
100 year storm with a 2 year storm release. The bulk of the year the pond
will be dry.
In response to a question from President Fabish, Mr. Piggott stated that
Brandywyn Lane should not be a collector street because its proximity to
Route 83 would cause awkward movement.
Plan Commissioner Mendenhall stated that the Plan Commission approved the
project with a 4-1 vote. Commissioner Goldspiel 's negative vote was because
he felt Brandywyn Lane should be 35' instead of 27' . The Commission
feels that Banbury Lane (access to Phoenix property) should be installed
during the development. The Commission also recommends that either side-
walks be installed adjacent to relocated Busch Road or money be placed
in escrow for installation when relocation is complete.
Richard Heinrich, Chairman of the Zoning Board of Appeals, stated that
the Z.B.A. unanimously recommends approval of the request to rezone from
R-1 to R-5. The question regarding Brandywyn Lane being a 35' street with a
60 ' r.o.w. resulted in a tie vote. The Z.B.A. unanimously voted that
Banbury Lane be shown as green space until it is needed; however, if
adjoining property is not developed within seven years, dedication remains
with the Village but funds in escrow will be returned to the builder.
Kent Rich of School District #96 requested that Brandywyn Lane be 35' wide
from Thompson Boulevard north because school buses will have to use the
street and street parking is needed for school programs.
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In response to a question from Trustee Rech, Mr. Piggott stated that the
portable generator for their lift station can be used for any other lift
station in the Village.
In response to a question from Trustee Rech, Mr. Piggott stated that the
3 to I slope will be the back slope of the detention ponds away from the
park area.
In response to a question from Trustee Rech, Mr. Kaufman stated that they
will abide by Resolution #72-35 for school and park donations.
In response to a question from Trustee Rech, Mr. Seaberg stated that the
soil conditions are not insurmountable. Soil borings indicate some poor
material at the surface which would have to be removed.
In response to a question from Trustee Rech, Mr. Kaufman stated that a
sidewalk will be constructed to connect with the sidewalk along the
retention basin in the Strathmore Grove development.
In response to a question from Mr. Larson, Mr. Ives stated there will be
three access points to the large park. Mr. Ives stated that during the
Plan Commission hearing, the developer had suggested construction of a
24 bay parking area in the park area in lieu of Brandywyn Lane being 35'
wide.
Mr. Ives suggested that instead of making Brandywyn Lane north of Thompson
35 ' wide, that it be posted for parking on one side only. Mr. Larson
stated that only two park sites in the Village are located on streets.
less than 35' wide, and that both have created problems .
Mr. Larson suggested an access point from the Phoenix property east to
Brandywyn Ldne. Mr. Ives suggested that the one to the north (Banbury Lane) ,
be moved further east.
President Fabish stated that he preferred Brandywyn Lane being 35' wide
instead of a parking area in the park because the parking lot could be
installed at a later time but it would be difficult to widen the street
later. Mr. Kaufman stated that if Brandywyn Lane has to be 35' wide, he
prefers the r.o.w. to be 68' because the houses would be too close to the
street with a 60' r.o.w.
Mr. Larson stated that the donation to School District #125, in the amount
of $28,150, should be added to the annexation agreement.
Mr. Larson stated that Lake County plans an interceptor sewer along the
Aptakisic Creek to service the Wagner parcel and the Brunswick parcel . He
asked if the sewer system could be redesigned so that it can go into a
gravity system when the interceptor is installed. Mr. Piggott stated that
the system can be kept as shallow as possible.
9:45 P.M. - President Fabish closed the public hearing
President Fabish polled the Board. "Yes" would favor the concept presented
tonight and "No" would oppose. The poll found the following:
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YES: 4 - Mahoney, Rech, Driscoll , Marienthal
NO: 0 - None
ABSENT: 2 - Bogart, Carroll
Mr. Raysa suggested LaSalle National Bank, Surety Homes, and Herbert and
Mary Didier (owners) sign the agreement. He made other suggestions for
changes which will be included in the redraft.
President Fabish polled the Board, "Yes" favor construction of Banbury
Lane at time of this development , "No" favor waiting until development
of Phoenix parcel . The poll found the following:
YES: 4 - Mahoney, Rech, Driscoll , Marienthal
NO: 0 - None
ABSENT: 2 - Bogart , Carroll
President Fabish polled the Board with regard to width of Brandywyn Lane.
The poll found the following:
35' : 4 - Mahoney, Rech, Driscoll , Marienthal
27' : 0 - None
It was agreed that the r.o.w. for Brandywyn Lane be 68' .
Moved by Mahoney, seconded by Rech to direct the Village Attorney to
prepare an ordinance to change the zoning on the parcel already in the
Village from R-1 to R-5, and to prepare the annexation agreement to annex
the balance of the property with R-5 zoning. Upon roll call , the vote
was:
AYES: 4 - Mahoney, Rech, Driscoll , Marienthal
NAYES: 0 - None
ABSENT: 2 - Bogart , Carroll
Motion declared carried.
10:20 P.M. - The President declared a recess.
10:35 P.M. - The meeting resumed.
Ordinance #76-9
President Fabish read Ordinance #76-9, AN ORDINANCE AMENDING ORDINANCE
#69-9 BEING 'AN ORDINANCE REGULATING AND ESTABLISHING THE RATES FOR
GENERAL COMMERCIAL BUSINESS LICENSES IN THE VILLAGE OF BUFFALO GROVE,
ILLINOIS ' . Moved by Rech, seconded by Marienthal to approve Ordinance
#76-9. Upon roll call , the vote was :
AYES: 4 - Mahoney, Rech, Driscoll , Marienthal
NAPES: 0 - None
ABSENT: 2 - Bogart , Carroll
Motion declared carried.
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1976 Zoning Map
After review, it was moved by Mahoney, seconded by Marienthal to approve
and publish the 1976 zoning map as presented. Upon roll call , the vote
was:
AYES: 4 - Mahoney, Rech, Driscoll , Marienthal
NAYES: 0 - None
l / ABSENT: 2 - Bogart , Carroll
Motion declared carried.
Arlington Country Club
Regarding the claim for liquidated damages by Dan Taggart of the Arlington
Country Club for $6,907.91 incurred while the Arlington Country Club
retention basin was constructed, Trustee Mahoney felt the full Board should
be included in the discussion. He also requested Mr. Raysa to review the
entire file and advise the Board of his opinion.
Moved by Mahoney, seconded by Driscoll to table consideration of the
matter. Upun roll call , the vote was :
AYES: 4 - Mahoney, Rech, Driscoll , Marienthal
NAYES: 0 - None
ABSENT: 2 - Bogart, Carroll
Motion declared carried.
Resolution #76-11
President Fabish read Resolution #76-11 establishing prevailing wages for
1976. Moved by Mahoney, seconded by Driscoll to approve Resolution #76-11
as read. Upon roll call , the vote was :
AYES: 4 - Mahoney, Rech, Driscoll , Marienthal
NAYES: 0 - None
ABSENT: 2 - Bogart, Carroll
Motion declared carried.
Resolution #76-12
President Fabish read Resolution #76-12 regarding work in State right-of-
ways. Moved by Rech, seconded by Marienthal td.approve Resolution #76-12.
�•/ Upon roll call , the vote was :
AYES: 4 - Mahoney, Rech, Driscoll , Marienthal
NAYES: 0 - None
ABSENT: 2 - Bogart, Carroll
Motion declared carried.
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1976-77 Operational Budget
Because two Trustees were absent, it was decided consideration of the
1976-77 operational budget be deferred. Mr. Larson requested Board
members to contact him regarding any questions so that he and Mr. Glueckert
could prepare a report.
Trustee Mahoney suggested that the meeting with the Park District and
School Districts be changed to a later date so that the budget can be
v considered instead. President Fabish stated that he had already mailed
a letter inviting the Districts to attend.
3. Board Comments
Northwest Municipal Conference
Trustee Rech stated that on March 18, 1976, she had attended a meeting
of the Northwest Municipal Conference at which solid waste management
was discussed. Material from NIPC is forthcoming in regard to the
discussion.
4. Adjournment
Moved by Marienthal , seconded by Mahoney to adjourn the meeting. Upon
voice vote, the motion passed unanimously.
Time: 10:55 P.M.
Respectfully submitted,
Verna L. Clayton, Village rk
PASSED AND APPROVED this — day of Cam ' , 1976.
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