1964-08-13 - Village Board Regular Meeting - Minutes MINUTES OF :AN ADJOURNED MEETING OF THE PRESIDENT AND BOARD OF TRUSTEES
OF THE VILLAGE OF BUFFALO GROVE, COUNTIES OF COOK AND LAKE, ILLINOIS ,
HELD THURSDAY, AUGUST 13, 1964, AT THE LOUISA MAY ALCOTT PUBLIC SCHOOL
IN BUFFALO GROVE, ILLINOIS .
The meeting was called to order at approximately 8: 10 P.M. The Clerk
called the roll and the following were found present:
President Farrington; Trustees Rueckel, Racette, Marsh, Weiskopf, Huxhold
ABSENT: Trustee Frank (arrived 6: 30 P.M.)
Trustee Weiskopf moved we dispense with formalities. Trustee Marsh
seconded the motion and it was unanimously carried.
President Farrington stated he wished to have the board consider an
amendment to the Liquor Control Ordinance. There is a category open
within the ordinance but there is no classification for the Jewel Co.
who wish a license for the sale of Wine and Beer only. He asked that the
board consider allowing an additional Class and several changes be made.
He stated he would request a fee of $350.00 for a Class "E" license.
The definition of Wine and Beer be spelled out and a section on lighting be
added from the County Ordinance. He asked that the population restriction
be taken off the Class "A" and "B" license and limit them to one.
Trustee Frank arrived and was present for the meeting.
Trustee Marsh suggested that the 6,000 population be maintained throughout
the ordinance as a restrictive amount. Mr. Raysa was directed to draw up
the amendment incorporating the items discussed.
Trustee Huxhold then moved that the motion to authorize the Mosquito
Abatement District to begin spraying be taken off the table. Trustee
Marsh seconded the motion and it was unanimously carried. The motion was
then read. Trustee Huxhold stated that the committee to discuss the pros
and cons of mosquito abatement through spraying had not met during the
week. He stated he would like to have the motion asking the Mosquito
Abatement District to commence spraying passed so that some relief can
be gotten from the mosquitos. Trustee Frank objected stating the
committee is to mett and discuss the issue since there are many reasons
why spraying should not be done. Trustee Marsh stated we owe it to the
residents to get some relief. Mr. Don Anderson stated he does not claim
to be an expert but we belong to a district in which we are the only
municipality that does not spray. The spray used is 96% water and 47
soap, oil, and DDT. The DDT is not the same used in combating Dutch Elm
Disease. We are paying for the service whether we use it or not and we
are not receiving the full measure of their services. Mosquitos are
carriers of deadly disorders and we are near an international airport.
Following further discussion and defense by Trustee Frank not to spray,
Trustee Marsh amended his motion to read we request the MAD to commence
spraying and continue until further notice. The seconder seconded the
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motion as amended. On roll call the vote was as follows:
t1ES: Trustees Rueckel, Racette, Marsh, Huxhold
NAYS: Trustee Frank
ABSTAIN: Trustee Weiskopf
Trustee Huxhold was directed to contact the District and ask them to
begin spraying.
President Farrington then stated that the Country Club Manor apartments
would be the subject of discussion. Trustee Frank stated that he has
been on the board for 6 years and would like to break precedent and step
down from the board, appearing on the opposide side of the board represent-
ing F&D Builders for the remainder of the discussion. He stated he is
not resigning permanently but will abstain when there is a call for a vote.
He stated he wished to discuss the two reports from the Village Engineer-
one on Unit ;(7) and one on Country Club Manor. Mr. Armen is the
contract purchaser from F&D Builders. Discussion followed with Trustee
Frank answering the points of Mr. Hooper*s report on why the preliminary
submission of Unit 7 should not be accepted. (Doc. #236) . He discussed
each point of the report and stated they were in general agreement with
the Engineer' s recommendations.
Trustee Marsh stated he agreed that it was inconsistent to have zoning
run through the middle of property and stated if under the circumstances
it wouldn't be more practical to have ;it all zoned R-5. Trustee Frank
stated that in their opinion it was not. Trustee Frank stated that in
their report, they pointed out that multi-family will produce less
children per tax dollar to burden the school district. He stated their
report was based on a survey made by Mr. Gill, although since then he
has revised some of the figures.
Trustee Weiskopf then questioned Mr. Hooper regarding progress in re-
drafting the zoning ordinance. Mr. Hooper stated it is in the first
discussion stage. Trustee Frank stated he did not think redrafting of
the zoning ordinance should have any effect on the present discussion
since these apartments should be considered under the existing ordinance.
Glen Grove would not be affected by a redrafted zoning ordinance due to
the pre-annexation agreement and therefore they should not be affected
since submission was made prior to any ordinance change.
LI President Farrington stated that he had not read the report from F&D
Builders as thoroughly as he would have liked to but stated he thought
the report should go through the Plan Commission.
Trustee Rueckel then stated he wished to remind Trustee Frank that he
objected to the assumptions in the Glen Grove report since he felt such
figures were misleading and he feels similarily about this report.
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Trustee Frank then stated he wished to comment on Mr. Hooper' s report
regarding Country Club Manor (Doc. #237) . He stated most of the comments
the Engineer made were technicalities that could be taken care of.
Trustee Racette stated he felt he could not possibly accept the plan at
this time. Trustee Frank stated it is a preliminary plan and when the
final plan is submitted it will be complete with engineering. Acceptance
of a preliminary plan should not be based on the fact that street names
were eliminated.
Trustee Weiskopf then asked what was required to amend the Zoning Ordinance,
Mr. Raysa stated a draft must be ready so that the public can view it
prior to a public hearing and the notice for the hearing should be able
to recite what is being proposed. Mr. Hooper stated they were far enough
along so that this could be done. Trustee Weiskopf then moved the board
authorize a public hearing for the amendment to the zoning ordinance
as soon as the Engineer and tPlan Commission furnish the proper informa-
tion to the Attorney and then to the Clerk. Trustee Frank stated he did
not bring his Attorney this evening because he did not think a change
in zoning would be proposed and stated he felt the Village would be on
shaky ground to propose zoning which would affect their submission since
they had complied with existing zoning in their submission. He stated
they would feel this is a direct action against them and can see no need
for immediate action since Glen Grove would not be affected due to the
preannexation agreement, such a zoning change should be discussed with
little more thought than is indicated.
Trustee Weiskopf then amended his motion to read the Board direct the
Plan Commission as Zoning Commission to come up with proper recommendation
with reference to re-classifying residential zoning and a public hearing
be held and they come back with a recommendation to the Board as soon as
possible. Trustee Racette seconded the motion. On roll call the vote
was as follows:
AYES: : Trustees Racette, Marsh, Weiskopf, Huxhold
NAYS: None
ABSTAIN: Trustees Rueckel, Frank
President Farrington suggested that the data received at the last board
meeting from F&D Builders regarding the apartments be forwarded to the
Plan Commission and Unit 7 drawings be returned to the owners for
compliance.
Trustee Rueckel stated it is his personal feeling that the density is
too high and asked "are you willing to reduce density?" Trustee Frank
stated they would be willing to change some of the area which calls for
the multi-family into single family - they merely would not sell as much
land to Mr. Arman.
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Mr. Arman then stated his many asthetic reasons for building the
apartments. He stated the most he could cut down would be 4 buildings.
He again reiterated the many advantages and "extras" that would be included
in the apartments. Trustee Rueckel stated that the fact remains that
the Village has control over zoning and construction, not carpeting.
Mr. Arman stated he is interested in building in the Village and would
be willing to cut out 4 buildings and would donate "$30,000.00 for a
Village swimming pool".
President Farrington then stated Unit 7 should be returned to the builder
for corrections. He directed Charles Wilhelm to set up a meeting with
Mr. Arman as soon as possible to discuss the reduction of the four complete
buildings and see what could be resolved.
Trustee Weiskopf moved the meeting adjourn to August 20th at 8 O 'clock
at the Alcott School. Trustee Racette seconded the motion and it was
unanimously carried.
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