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1973-04-09 - Village Board Regular Meeting - Minutes 2718 4/9/73 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, APRIL 9 , 1973 , AT THE MUNICIPAL BUILDING, �-- 50 RAUPP BLVD. , BUFFALO GROVE, ILLINOIS. The President 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: President Armstrong; Trustees Fabish, Shirley, Osmon, Rathjen, Mahoney, Driscoll Also present were Mr. Daniel Larson, Village Manager, Mr. Arnold Seaberg, Village Engineer , and Mr . Richard Raysa, Village Attorney. 1. Minutes of April 2, 1973 Trustee Osmon moved the minutes of April 2, 1973 , be approved as submitted. Trustee Rathjen seconded the motion, and a roll call vote found the following : AYES: Trustees Fabish, Shirley, Osmon, Rathjen, Mahoney, Driscoll NAYES : None The motion carried. 2 . Warrant #261 Trustee Shirley presented Warrant #261 , in the amount of $98 ,913 . 68 , and moved for its approval. Trustee Fabish seconded the motion. Discussion followed regarding several items, but no changes were made. A roll call vote found the following: AYES: Trustees Fabish, Shirley, Osmon, Rathjen, Mahoney, Driscoll NAYES: None The motion carried. 3 . Standing Committee Reports Environmental Control Committee Trustee Shirley reminded the Board of the Environmental Control Committee' s exhibit at the Buffalo Grove Mall this weekend and invited all to participate. He stated that Mr . Raysa has reviewed and approved the license agreement with the Mall and suggests insurance coverage be obtained. Trustee Shirley moved the Village `.._ enter the agreement with the stipulation of obtaining insurance. Trustee Mahoney seconded the motion. In response to a question from Trustee Fabish, Trustee Shirley stated that there will be no cost to the Village. A voice vote found the following : 2719 4/19/73 AYES : Trustees Fabish, Shirley, Osmon, Rathjen, Mahoney, Driscoll NAYES: None The motion carried. 4 . Committee of the Whole Public Hearing/Wheeling Rural Fire Protection District President Armstrong called to order a public hearing to consider an annexation agreement by and between the Village and the Wheeling Fire Protection District. The President noted that notice of the hearing was published in the Buffalo Grove Herald on March 23 , 1973 . Fire Chief Wayne Winter, representing the Wheeling Rural Fire Protection District, presented the Fire Station plans. He stated that the Fire Station will be on 2 of the 6.4 acres and that the Fire District plans to sell the remaining acreage. He then displayed the site plan of the 2 acres. He described the location as being directly west of Kingswood Methodist Church, on the south is a vacant field 580 feet deep, on the north, across Dundee Road, is vacant property owned by the Archdiocese, and on the west is a greenhouse and Frenchman' s Cove. The Fire Station will be located on the front half of the property with a setback of approximately 75 feet. There will be four bays facing the front with a four bay driveway and turn-around lane. There will be one door to the rear for emergencies. A parking lot, accommodating 24 cars, will be located in the rear. A private drive, for Fire Department use only, will be located on the east side. The rear section of the property will be depressed, seeded, and used for water retention; however, it may be used for parking in the future. Chief Winter then displayed a rendering of the building, which will be dark brick with a mansard roof , and of steel and masonry construction. Storage areas will be sprinklered. There will be quarters for 12 men per shift. It will house all of the equipment owned at the present time. In response to a question from Trustee Osmon, Chief Winter stated that the rear area will be depressed 12 to 18 inches with provision for controlled run off, beneath the fire station and parking areas will be 6 ft. diameter sewer pipes for water storage, and the roof is designed to hold 6 inches of water to be released at the proper rate. All of this will drain to the main storm sewer at the prescribed rate. He stated that the engineers have over- controlled the storm water by 50% . In response to a question from President Armstrong, Chief Winter stated that they have been advised by the State that if need is shown, a traffic signal will be installed. In response to a question from Trustee Shirley, Chief Winter stated that there will be no turn lane on Dundee Road for ingress to their Tram. property. 2720 4/9/73 In response to a question from Trustee Shirley, Chief Winter stated that there will be no interconnection between the Fire District property and the business portion of the property. In response to a question from Trustee Shirley, Chief Winter stated that the names of beneficiaries of the trust were submitted to the Plan Commission. In response to a question from Trustee Shirley, Chief Winter stated that one engine and one ambulance will be kept at the Municipal Building to service the northern portion of the district. In response to a question from Trustee Shirley, Chief Winter stated that the Wheeling Fire Protection District will be the owners of the property. When paid for, the ownership reverts to the Buffalo Grove Fire Department. He stated that if the Village goes to a Municipal Fire Department, only the unpaid balance will be assumed. In response to a question from Trustee Shirley, Chief Winter stated that money gained from the sale of the remaining portion of the property will be used for the construction of the fire station. In response to a question from Trustee Shirley, Chief Winter stated that the Fire Station will be financed through the Bank of Buffalo Grove and that there will not be a referendum. After discussion, it was decided to obtain a written agreement with the Wheeling Fire Protection District indicating that when the Village assumes a Municipal Fire Department, the property will be conveyed to the Village for the balance due. In response to a question from Trustee Shirley, Chief Winter stated that they foresee no reason for expansion of the station. Trustee Shirley expressed concern for obtaining proper traffic control . In response to a question from Trustee Osmon, Chief Winter stated that the building is designed to be a paid man station. In response to a question from Trustee Shirley, Chief Winter stated that 42 men are needed in order to have 12 man shifts. Mr. Larson stated that with that many men involved, a Municipal Department would be 12 to 15 years away. Trustee Mahoney inquired as to the possibility of including in the annexation agreement a provision to bind the District to consent, at some time in the future, not to oppose an effort to disconnect incorporated Buffalo Grove from the District. Trustee Mahoney asked Mr. Raysa to explore the possibility of the Village binding the District to not assume bonded indebtedness without consulting the Village. Mr. Raysa stated that he would investigate Trustee Mahoney' s questions . 2721 4/9/73 In response to a question from Mr. Raysa, Chief Winter stated that he is an officer of the Wheeling Fire Protection District and is present tonight as their agent. Mr. Ralph Broughton, design consultant , was present to represent the proposed purchasers of the remaining four acres. He displayed a site plan of the property. On the rear portion of the property is a 30, 000 square foot medical building and a 30, 000 square foot office building with two levels of underground parking. He then displayed a rendering of the bank. He stated that the buildings will cost $45 a square foot and will be of masonary construction. A screening of plantings will surround the property with additional plantings in the plaza and courtyards . He stated that when the amount of drainage is determined, decorative pools will be added. He stated that they are confident that they will receive a national charter for the bank. In response to a question from Trustee Fabish, Mr. Broughton stated that the buildings will be 30 feet high with 2 stories of under- ground parking. In response to a question from Trustee Mahoney, Mr. Broughton stated that they should have their charter in 3 to 4 months and construction of medical building should begin in approximately 3 months. Mr. Raysa suggeAed B-0 zoning be granted instead of B-1 in order `., to restrict the property to professional use. Mr. Raysa suggested developer ' s responsibility for maintenance of parking lot and street be included in the agreement. In response to a question from Trustee Shirley, Carl Van Engen, Plan Commissioner, stated that the developer had agreed to the Plan Commission' s recommended changes . In response to a question from Trustee Shirley, Mr. Broughton stated that marketing research shows this to be a good location for a bank. In resonse to a question from Trustee Shirley, Mr. Seaberg stated that requirements for retention have not been calculated, but that the developer must meet the requirements of the Ordinance. Carl Van Engen stated that the Plan Commission approved this project with changes by a 5-3 vote. The majority felt this project would be an asset to the community and was logical use of the land. The minority opposed business on Dundee Road, and felt this is in conflict with the Master Plan. In response to a question from Trustee Fabish, Mr. Broughton stated that if State approval is obtained, a left turn lane will be installed on Dundee Road. 2722 4/9/73 In response to a question from Trustee Mahoney, Chief Winter stated that if growth does not take place to the northeast, this station is still needed. Howard Mendenhall, Plan Commissioner, expressed concern that this would set a precedent for more business area on Dundee Road. There being no further questions, Trustee Shirley moved the public hearing adjourn. Trustee Fabish seconded the motion, and upon a voice vote , the motion passed unanimously. 9 : 40 P .M. - The President declared a recess 10 : 00 P.M. - The meeting resumed. Trustee Osmon moved the regular meeting reconvene. Trustee Driscoll seconded the motion, and upon a voice vote, the motion passed unanimously. Wheeling Fire Protection District Annexation President Armstrong read the annexation agreement between the Village and the Wheeling Fire Protection District. He read the recommended changes of the Plan Commission and noted that they will be included in the final document. Trustee Shirley requested the inclusion of a provision for a left turn lane, assuming approval of the State Highway Department. Trustee Mahoney requested Mr. Raysa to explore with the attorney for the Fire District provisions whereby the District would agree and cooperate with the Village in terms of a future disconnection. Trustee Mahoney requested Mr . Raysa to explore the possibility whereby the Village can have a "handle" on bonded indebtedness that would apply to this property. Mr. Larson felt that paragraph 7 should be consistent with require- ments placed on Otis and Levitt regarding recapture for oversizing of sewer and water mains. Mr. Broughton agreed. Trustee Shirley requested an inclusion that, in the event of the formation of a Municipal Fire Department, purchase of the property will be limited to balance due on the mortgage. Trustee Mahoney requested that the next to last sentence of Para- graph 4 be clarified on the point that the Plan Commission and Appearance Control Commission are advisory bodies. Trustee Fabish requested that exhibits be marked and initialed. President Armstrong stated that Exhibit A will be Fire Department site plan, Exhibit B will be elevation of Fire Station, Exhibit C will be the B-0 site plan, Exhibit D will be the rendering of the bank, and Exhibit E will be the elevation of the bank. 2723 4/9/73 Trustee Osmon moved the Attorney be directed to prepare a new revised annexation agreement incorporating the four recommendations plus the changes agreed to in the report from the Plan Commission ►- and prepare the necessary ordinances to annex and zone the property for the next Board meeting. Trustee Fabish seconded the motion. Mr. Raysa stated that the petition for annexation must be signed by the owners and contract purchasers of the property, that legal descriptions should be included in the agreement , and because they are requesting straight B-0 zoning, developer should be subject to all present and future Ordinances. In response to a question from Mr. Raysa, President Armstrong stated that the Village does not charge for water used for fire protection. Trustee Osmon amended the motion to include these changes. Trustee Fabish seconded, and a roll call vote found the following : AYES: Trustees Fabish, Shirley, Osmon, Mahoney, Driscoll NAYES : None ABSTAIN: Trustee Rathjen The motion carried. Ordinance #0-73-10 President Armstrong read Ordinance #0-73-10, an Ordinance rezoning certain property on Dundee Road to B-1 Business District General Retail to permit the construction of two office buildings by Lieberman Realty, Inc. Trustee Fabish moved Ordinance #0-73-10 be adopted. Trustee Osmon seconded the motion, and a roll call vote found the following: AYES: Trustees Fabish, Shirley, Osmon, Rathjen, Mahoney, Driscoll NAYES: None The motion carried. Hawthorn Development/Public Hearing At the request of the developer, Trustee Osmon moved the public hearing to consider an annexation agreement between the Village and the developers of the Hawthorn development be continued until April 16, 1973 , at 8 : 00 P.M. Trustee Driscoll seconded the motion, and a voice vote found the following: AYES: Trustees Fabish, Shirley, Osmon, Rathjen, Mahoney, Driscoll NAYES : None The motion carried. 2724 4/9/73 Ordinance #0-73-11 President Armstrong read Ordinance #0-73-11 an ordinance approving ►--- annexation agreement for certain property on Arlington Heights Road at Checker Road commonly referred to as the Swanson develop- ment. Trustee Osmon moved Ordinance #0-73-11 be adopted. Trustee Driscoll seconded the motion. President Armstrong noted that the agreement has been read at a previous meeting. Mr. Larson reviewed with the Board changes in the agreement recommended by Mr. Raysa as follows : 1. Page 1, paragraph 3 , line 3 , "to contain approximately" be changed to "not to exceed" . 2 . Paragraph 5, line 8 , "connection of such sewer facilities to the Project and to the proposed Lake County inter- ceptor sewer" be changed to "issuance of Village sewer and water permits" . 3 . Paragraph 5, added to end will be "Recoupment of the utilities is limited to oversizing expense only" . 4 . Paragraph 6, delete last 6 lines. 5 . Paragraph 8 , add to the end "and shall conform to engineering standards as attached" . 6. Paragraph 10, line 8 , change "to and approved by the Corporate Authorities" to "for approval" . 7 . Paragraph 11 , line 13 , delete "so long as the same are consistent with the intended development of the Project . " 8 . Paragraph 14 , (i) changed to read "water and sewer service tap-on fees and rates may be increased (not retroactively) , but only if required by the Village IF under the terms of existing water bond ordinances of the Village and the Lake County sewer treatment contract dated April 18 , 1972 . " 9. Paragraph 15 , line 2 , change "streets and the premises" to "property" . 10. Paragraph 16, line 2 , add "beneficiaries" . 11. Paragraph 20, line 9, add "and water retention areas" after "pool" . 12 . Paragraph 20, line 12 , delete "and reviewed by" and add "for approval" after "Authorities" . Delete "and + found by them to acceptably establish the obligation of Owner under this Paragraph 20" . 2725 4/9/73 13 . Paragraph 20, line 16 , "work" be changed to "material and labor expense" and added to the end of the sentence "and enforce said collection by action at law or equity. L., In the event any court action is required, the Village shall recover such expense and reasonable Attorney fees. " 14 . Paragraph 21 .1, line 2 , delete "excluding the entrance areas" , and line 7 , delete " (to be reasonably accept- able to the Village) " . 15 . Paragraph 21 .2 , line 2 , delete "excluding the entrance areas" and line 7 , delete " (to be reasonably acceptable to the Village) " . 16 . Paragraph 24 , line 5, "water main" be changed to "sanitary sewer" . 17 . Paragraph 26, last line, change "building permits" to "final plat and development plan" . Trustee Osmon amended the motion to include the changes discussed. Trustee Driscoll seconded the motion, and a roll call vote found the following : AYES: Trustees Shirley, Osmon, Rathjen, Mahoney, Driscoll NAYES : Trustee Fabish ... The motion carried. Trustee Fabish stated that he objects to this project because it is located on Buffalo Creek and he is concerned about flooding. President Armstrong announced that consideration of the Ordinances annexing and zoning the property is deferred until April 23 , because the Wheeling Fire Protection District had not received legal notice. Resolution #0-73-10 President Armstrong read Resolution #0-73-10, a resolution appoint- ing substitute judges of election. Trustee Fabish moved Resolution #0-73-10 be adopted. Trustee Osmon seconded the motion, and a voice vote found the following: AYES: Trustees Fabish, Shirley, Osmon, Rathjen, Mahoney, Driscoll NAYES: None The motion carried. There being no questions from the audience, Trustee Osmon moved the Board adjourn to workshop session. Trustee Driscoll seconded the motion, and upon a voice vote, the motion passed unanimously. L. Time: 11 : 33 P.M. 2726 4/9/73 Respectfully submitted, Li Village Clerk �y Appro -. •i da - (2 , 1973 ••• Iw, 41 Ot1-� -�� !— 1 A llag • -sident L. I I L.. I II i i i I i I