1975-08-11 - Village Board Regular Meeting - Minutes 4306
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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,
AUGUST 11 , 1975, AT THE MUNICIPAL BUILDING, 50 RAUPP BOULEVARD, BUFFALO
GROVE, ILLINOIS.
In the absence of President Fabish, the Clerk called the meeting to order at
approximately 8: 10 P.M. Those present stood and recited the Pledge of
�./ Allegiance to the Flag. The Clerk called the roll and found the following:
PRESENT: Trustees Mahoney, Rech, Discoll , Bogart, Carroll
ABSENT: President Fabish, Trustee Marienthal
Also present were Daniel Larson, Village Manager; Richard Raysa, Village
Attorney; Arnold Seaberg, Village Engineer; and Charles McCoy, Director of
Public Works.
Trustee Rech moved to appoint Trustee Mahoney President Pro Tem. Trustee
Carroll seconded the motion, and upon a voice vote, the motion passed unanimously.
1 . Minutes of August 4, 1975
Trustee Carroll moved to approve the minutes of August 4, 1975, as submitted.
Trustee Driscoll seconded the motion. Trustee Mahoney requested that at the
bottom of page 4303 the following sentence be added: "Mr. Santoro stated this
delay would be acceptable to him." A roll call vote found the following:
AYES: Trustees Mahoney, Driscoll , Carroll
NAYES: None
ABSTAIN: Trustees Rech, Bogart
ABSENT: Trustee Marienthal
Mr. Raysa stated that four "aye votes" are necessary; therefore, the motion
failed.
Trustee Carroll moved the minutes of August 4, 1975, be tabled. Trustee Bogart
seconded the motion, and upon a voice vote, the motion passed unanimously.
2. Board Comments
Animal Ordinance
Trustee Mahoney stated that the Board of Health has requested the opportunity
to review the proposed change in the Animal Ordinance prior to Board considera-
tion.
Trustee Bogart moved to table consideration of the proposed Animal Ordinance.
Trustee Carroll seconded the motion, and upon a voice vote, the motion passed
unanimously.
Buffalo Grove Road
Trustee Bogart requested Mr. Larson to review the speed on Buffalo Grove Road.
Mr. Larson stated that because it is a County route, any change in speed limit
must be approved by Cook County. He stated that he would contact the proper
Cook County officials and also conduct a speed survey.
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Buffalo Grove Golf Course
Trustee Bogart requested Mr. Larson to review the poor air conditioning in
the club house at the golf course.
3. COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE
Village Baptist Church
Paul Schroeder, 557 Beechwood Road, Chairman of the Building Committee for
Village Baptist Church, was present to request a variation to Article 10;
Section 2:4-1 of the Zoning Ordinance regarding front yard setback.
Richard Heinrich, Chairman Pro Tem of the Zoning Board of Appeals, explained
that there is a 50' right of way on Buffalo Grove Road and that the Zoning
Ordinance requires a 40' setback from the right of way to the building.
Mr. Schroeder reviewed the plat of survey which showed that the southwest
corner of the proposed building is set back 34 and the northwest corner
setback is 43' 6". He then displayed and reviewed a rendering and site plan
of their long range building plan which will be built in phases.
Mr. Schroeder stated that if the variance is not granted, they will have to
cut into the existing building by six feet which would cause the following
hardships:
1 . Services could not be held in the existing building during construction.
2. 480 square feet of existing construction would be lost, a loss of
approximately $10,000.
3. Cost of cutting into the existing building would be approximately $2,500.
4. Cost of renting other space during construction.
5. Loss of members while meeting in another location.
Mr. Schroeder stated that the sanctuary should be located in front of the
existing building to eliminate people from having to walk through it to the
educational unit.
Trustee Rech asked if the plan presented tonight complies with the original
presentation made at the time of annexation. Mr. Schroeder stated that it
did not because at that time, large growth was not anticipated. Mr. Heinrich
stated that Village records do not show an original site plan or rendering.
In response to a question from Trustee Rech, Mr. Heinrich stated that the plan
complies with Village parking requirements.
Trustee Rech noted that the Zoning Ordinance states that no more than 25%
of the land may be occupied by buildings. Glen Meyer, architect, stated that
there is 85,000 square feet of land and the total long range planned building
will consist of 19,000 square feet which will meet requirement.
Trustee Mahoney noted that the Appearance Control Commission approved the
architecture but tabled approval of landscaping pending submittal of a full
landscaping plan. Mr. Schroeder stated that a meeting is scheduled for
September to discuss landscaping.
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Mr. Heinrich stated that the Z.B.A. had requested the church to tie in their
proposed future development as a site plan because it establishes hardship
and because the land should be tied to a site plan. He felt that if it were
not for future plans , the building could be placed in numerous locations on
the two acres. The Z.B.A. requests that the driveway be posted as a fire lane
and the Village given the right to ticket cars parked there.
Edward Osmon, 406 Buffalo Grove Road, stated that his home is across the
street from the proposed building and that he objects to the building because
�./ it is an extreme change from the original proposal , no real hardship has been
shown , and it would lower the value of his property. He requested that con-
sideration of the variance be deferred until President Fabish can be present
to testify to the difference in this plan from the original one. Trustee Mahoney
stated that the Church has conceded that the plan is different.
Gary Emery, 510 South Buffalo Grove Road, stated that a realtor has advised
him that a church upgrades a neighborhood.
In response to a question from Trustee Carroll , Mr. Meyer stated that the
existing building is 27' high and the proposed one will be 33' .
In response to a question from Trustee Carroll , Mr. Meyer stated that if the
size of the proposed building is reduced to comply with the 40' setback, thirty
seats in the sanctuary will have to be eliminated.
In response to a question from Trustee Rech , Mr. Schroeder stated that the
Church has requested that the requirement to install a sidewalk along Buffalo
Grove Road be delayed until such time that the Village requests it.
Trustee Mahoney favored granting the petition because the petitioner has shown
serious inconvenience if the variance is not granted, and because the actual
variation is minimal .
Trustee Rech moved to direct the Village Attorney to draft an ordinance granting
the variance as requested, to tie in site plan E as discussed, and commitments
of record. Trustee Bogart seconded the motion, and a roll call vote found the
following:
AYES: Trustees Mahoney, Rech, Driscoll , Bogart , Carroll
NAPES : None
ABSENT: Trustee Marienthal
The motion carried.
Trustee Rech moved to direct the Village Attorney to draft a contract between
the Village and the Village Baptist Church in order to determine the time
frame for sidewalk installation on Buffalo Grove Road and to incorporate the
fire lane or no parking designation in the driveway. Mr. Schroeder stated
that they do not object to this; however, they do not wish to have a large
number of signs. Trustee Carroll seconded the motion, and a roll call vote
found the following:
AYES: Trustees Mahoney, Rech, Driscoll , Bogart , Carroll
NAPES : None
ABSENT: Trustee Marienthal
The motion carried.
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Ordinance #75-17
Trustee Mahoney read Ordinance #75-17, an ordinance amending the Annexation
Agreement with Levitt Residential Communities providing for Phase II of
Strathmore Grove. Trustee Rech moved to approve Ordinance #75-17 as read.
Trustee Driscoll seconded the motion, and a roll call vote found the following:
AYES: Trustees Mahoney, Rech, Driscoll , Bogart, Carroll
NAYES: None
ABSENT: Trustee Marienthal
The motion carried.
Ordinance#75-18
Trustee Mahoney read Ordinance #75-18, an ordinance rezoning certain property
located on Arlington Heights Road, south of Thompson Boulevard from the R-9
Multiple Family Dwelling District to the R-6 One Family Dwelling District with
a special use for a Planned Development. Trustee Rech moved to approve
Ordinance #75-18 as read. Trustee Bogart seconded the motion, and a roll
call vote found the following:
AYES: Trustees Mahoney, Rech, Driscoll , Bogart , Carroll
NAYES: None
ABSENT: Trustee Marienthal
The motion carried.
The Crossings
Trustee Mahoney reviewed the request of James Otis for change and revisions to
preliminary plan for Phase 3, 4, and 5 of the Crossings Planned Unit Development.
Trustee Bogart moved to refer this request to the Plan Commission for hearing.
Trustee Rech seconded the motion, and upon a voice vote, the motion passed
unanimously.
4. Questions from the Audience
Ken Witcher, 261 Mohawk, felt that a book of Village Ordinance should be made
available to the public. Trustee Rech stated that copies of Ordinances are
available at the Village Clerk's office.
Adjournment
There being no further business to discuss , Trustee Driscoll moved the meeting
adjourn to workshop. Trustee Rech seconded the motion, and upon a voice vote,
the motion passed unanimously.
Time: 9:50 P.M.
Respectfully submitted,
Village Clerk
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PASSED AND APPROVED this /7 day of , 1975.
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