1978-01-23 - Village Board Committee of the Whole - Minutes SUMMARY OF COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE OF THE PRESIDENT AND BOARD OF TRUSTEES OF
THE VILLAGE OF BUFFALO GROVE HELD MONDAY, JANUARY 23, 1978, AT THE MUNICIPAL
BUILDING, 50 RAUPP BOULEVARD, BUFFALO GROVE, ILLINOIS.
President Fabish called the meeting to order at 7:30 P.M. Those present were
President Fabish; Trustees Rech, Marienthal , Keister, Stone, Mendenhall . Trustee
Bogart was absent.
Also present were William Balling, Village Manager; William Raysa, Village
Attorney; Thomas Fennell , Director of Planning and Development; Bart Delaney,
Planning Coordinator; William Brimm, Finance Director; James Truesdell , Staff
Planner; and William Sommer, Administrative Assistant.
1 . Village Manager's Report
Staff Planner
Mr. Balling introduced James Truesdell , Staff Planner, who has been on the
Village staff for one month, and reviewed his credentials. President Fabish
welcomed Mr. Truesdell .
Treasurer's Report
Mr. Balling distributed the November and December Treasurer's Report. He noted
that these reports will be distributed in a timely manner in the future. Mr.
Brimm reviewed the report and its new format.
2. Items for Discussion
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Lexington Hills Public Hearing
President Fabish read the Notice of Public Hearing which appeared in the Buffalo
4 Grove Herald on January 7, 1978. Subject is a petition for annexation and R-7
i zoning and preliminary plan approval for approximately 22 acres located east of
Route 83, west of Weiland Road and approximately 1 ,000 feet from Lake Cook Road.
Applicant is Lexington Development Corporation.
President Fabish called the public hearing to order. Edward Levin, attorney
representing the petitioner, introduced Bruce Johnston, land planner of Johnston
and Associates, and Ronald J. Benach, President of Lexington Development Corpora-
tion, and the President swore them in as witnesses.
Mr. Levin stated that Lexington Development Corporation is the proposed developer
and beneficial owner of the subject property.
Mr. Johnston reviewed the plan of development , dated January 11 , 1978, and marked
as Exhibit B for this hearing. Property is bounded on the north by the center-
line of Pauline Avenue, on the west by Route 83, on the east by Weiland Road,
and on the south by unincorporated Lake County. He then displayed an aerial
photo (marked Exhibit A) showing that the property is contiguous to the Village
at the northwest section through The Highlands Subdivision. The proposed plan
showed: 1) 54 duplex lots for 108 dwelling units, 2) no units opening directly
onto Pauline Avenue, 3) a north-south bicycle path in the center of the property,
4) a .93 acre park/detention area at the approximate low point of the property
and fronting on Pauline Avenue, 5) sidewalk along Pauline Avenue, 6) 60' r.o.w.
for minor streets, 7) 40 ' half r.o.w. for Pauline Avenue, 8) 10 ' area to be
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landscaped along Route 83 and Weiland Road, 9) 50' r.o.w. for Route 83,
10) gross density to be 5.19 dwelling units per acre, 11) minimum lot size
to be 9,020 sq. ft. , and 12) average lot size to be 11 ,067.47 sq. ft. He
noted that this plan is slightly different from the one presented to the Plan
Commission because one lot was deleted in the area of the park/detention
in order to eliminate the requirement of a variation on the two corner lots
and to concentrate all the detention on one area. The new revision required
no variations.
Mr. Levin presented to the Village Attorney a copy of the trust agreement
showing the beneficial interest in the owner of record of the subject property,
subject property owner being Central National Bank in Chicago as Trustee,
Trust #22361 , this trust agreement and assignments therein show the entire
beneficial interest in the trust being owned first by Howard Gelper, an
attorney, then assigned to Ronald J . Benach as an individual , and then assigned
to the Lexington Development Corporation.
Mr. Benach testified that he is President of Lexington Development Corporation
and the corporation has been in existance for five years. Primary business of
the corporation is to develop residential property for sale. Approximate
equitable value of the corporation is in excess of one million dollars .
In response to a question from Trustee Keister, Mr. Benach stated that average
size of the duplexes will be between 1 ,300 and 1 ,400 sq. ft. Types of units
will be ranch, tri-level , bi-level , and two-story which will be compatible so
that different types can be combined for a single building. No unit will have
more than three bedrooms . Selling price will be between $60,000 and $70,000.
Mr. Benanch then displayed elevations (marked Exhibit G) of different types
and combinations of buildings. There will be a two car garage for each dwelling
unit.
In response to a question from Trustee Keister, Mr. Johnston explained that the
street west of the bike path was planned so that it could be connected to the
property to the south at some time in the future. Mr. Johnston felt that the
plan presented has the most efficient traffic layout possible for this piece
of property.
In response to a question from Trustee Keister, Mr. Johnston stated that the
10 ' areas to be landscaped on the east and west borders of the property are to
buffer the units from Weiland and Route 83. He noted that no units back up to
Pauline.
Trustee Marienthal asked who would be responsible for maintenance of the park/
detention area. Mr. Benach stated that they had requested the Park District
to take title to the area and to maintain it. He said the area will be fully
storm sewered and will be relatively open and free of silt.
Trustee Mendenhall suggested that the park/detention area be moved to be
adjacent to the bike path. Mr. Johnston stated that they did not want to
front buildings onto Pauline. He felt that the area could be shrubbed to
preclude children from going into Pauline. Mr. Johnston felt that the bike
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path should not be moved because it should align with the bike trail system
to the north. He said that if the park/detention were moved, it would be
impossible to lot the area without a requirement for a variation. He felt the
park would get more use in its present location because it is on a thoroughfare
and connected with a sidewalk. Trustee Rech noted that the park located on
Arlington Heights Road, just north of Checker (Site 21) , is similar to the subject
one, and it is used by the adjacent homeowners only. Trustee Keister noted that
Site 21 has no sidewalk for access. Trustee Rech noted that the 1 acre park
located on Knollwood is used by adjacent homeowners only.
Mr. Benach stated that they have agreed to make a cash contribution to the
Park District and have not asked for a credit against the contribution formula
for the park/detention area. He said the Park District feels this is a usable
site.
In response to a question from Trustee Marienthal , Mr. Benach stated that the
lots will be deeded out as fee simple.
Trustee Marienthal felt the street width for Pauline has to be resolved. He
did not like the idea of it being a half street because he felt it would be
heavily used. Mr. Benach stated the cost of installing the other half would
be $100,000. He did not feel he could bear this cost because his development
is not that large. He did not feel recapture would be possible because the
property to the north has a single owner. He did not feel he could develop the
property if it cost that much. He said he had agreed to widen the pavement to
24' and to provide curbs on both sides in order to protect the outerface of the
paved area.
With regard to making Pauline a full 44' road on an 80' r.o.w. , Trustee Keister
thought perhaps there could be some participation by the Village with the pro-
vision that the Village could recapture from the northern property owners. He
felt the road should be full width because it will be a link between Route 83
and Weiland. Mr. Johnston noted that Route 83 is 26' wide with no curb, and
Weiland is 22 ' with no curb; therefore, he felt 24' , with no parking, would be
adequate temporarily for several years.
In response to a question from Trustee Rech, Mr. Benach stated that the attached
units will have a party wall agreement on the deeds.
The Board reviewed the proposed annexation agreement and made the following
revisions:
Paragraph 6 - Changed to read "If the developer desires to make changes in
the Concept Plan as herein approved, the parties agree that
such changes in the Concept Plan will be required if the
Village so determines the submission of amended plans or
plats together with proper supporting documentation to the
Plan Commission and the corporate authorities to consider
such changes to the Concept Plan. The Corporate Authorities
may at their sole discretion, require additional public hearings
and may review the commitments of record contained in this
agreement, including but not limited to fees prior to final
consideration of any change in the Concept Plan."
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Paragraph 7 - Provide that the developer agrees to pay the Lake County
water system improvement fee of $300 per single family
dwelling unit.
Paragraph 9 - Add "The recapturable sum shall be based upon the difference
between a 12 inch watermain and the required 16 inch watermain."
Paragraph 10 - Strike "reasonable" from the last line.
Paragraph 21 - line 3 - change "and" to "and/or"
Paragraph 23 - bike path to be dedicated to Village of Buffalo Grove instead
of Park District.
In response to a question from Trustee Keister, Mr. Fennell stated that the
lump sum school contribution was discussed with District #102 and District #125.
District #102 had indicated that should this development be approved over their
objection, they appreciate having the full contribution at the time of issuance
of the first occupancy permit.
Mr. Balling stated that the annexation agreement should have some definition
of the improvement to Pauline Avenue.
Trustee Keister asked if the Park District has discussed maintenance of the
park/detention area. Park Commissioner William O'Reilly stated that they have
discussed this and have been waiting on a response with regard to the grading
of the site and the amount of side slope. Mr. Benach stated that at the Park
District meeting, the engineer indicated that slopes would be between 3' and 4' ,
but now that the area is larger, the slopes will be decreased somewhat.
With regard to maintenance of the park/detention site, Mr. O'Reilly stated
that he could not speak for his Board, but personally, he did not believe the
maintenance of the site would be a major obstacle to the Park District in light
of the cash donation. He said that he would discuss this at the Park District
meeting on Thursday night so there could be an answer to the Village by next
Monday.
In response to a question from Trustee Marienthal , Mr. Benach stated that the
entire park/detention area would be fine graded and seeded.
Trustee Mendenhall referred to Paragraph 25 regarding annexation of the
property to the Indian Trails Library District , and stated that the Vernon
Area Library District has determined not to disconnect The Highlands from
their district; therefore, he recommended this not be requested of any future
developer. President Fabish polled the Board and found that unanimously the
Board wished to delete Paragraph 25.
Trustee Marienthal did not want to set a precedent by permitting Pauline to
be a half-street. Mr. Benach stated that the master plan designates Pauline
as a minor collector street and they are trying to cooperate. He stated that
there is z mile of street running across the entire width of another individual 's
land, and he did not feel he should have to improve that person's property.
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He felt that eventually the property to the north would annex to the Village,
and that developer should be required to complete the street.
Plan Commissioner Donna Force read the Plan Commission report, dated December 2,
1977. A motion to recommend approval of the preliminary plan of Lexington Hills
with certain conditions did not carry.
Mr. Benach noted that the cost of improving the other half of Pauline Avenue
would exceed the total sum of the park and schools donations and annexation
fees.
Edward Braun of The Schwabens, owners of the property to the south, suggested
that the park/detention area be placed on the southern boundary so that it would
fit into their plans.
Park Commissioner O'Reilly stated that in the Plan Commission minutes of
October 19, 1977, there was reference to a fence all around the park area. He
asked where gates would be located and what type of fencing would be used. He
was concerned that this would preclude direct access from any of the private
parcels to the south.
Mr. Benach stated that it would be impossible to accommodate the park/detention
on the southern boundary and avoid fronting units on Pauline Avenue. Discussion
took place regarding other ways of accomplishing this, but the developer explained
that it would be impossible without requiring variations.
Plan Commissioner Barbara Sheldon stated that the Lake County Soil and Water
Conservation District Report recommended that an adequate drainage system be
developed on this site and tied into the drainage network of the surrounding
areas. The location of this site is one mile from Buffalo Creek and the flow
is generally east and west. Mr. Johnston stated there is a ridge line in the
western portion of the property, and drainage is east and west of that line.
Ms. Sheldon stated that the report also states there are no existing storm
sewers, waterways, or field tiles on this parcel . She said under their
recommendations, they state that the wet conditions of many of the soils on
the property present a potential for cracking of foundations and upheaving
of streets during the freezing and thawing periods. Mr. Benach stated that
they have done soil borings. He stated that the soil conservation report
usually takes into account the soil types, but they do not effect property
of this type. He said this report is one that is provided as a matter of form
rather than substance. He said there is no peat on the property, it is drainable,
and he will be putting full improvements in the property. Mr. Fennell stated
that the soil in this area is no different than the area to the north of it .
He said that he has discussed this with Ron Gebhardt, District Conservationist
with the U. S. Department of Agriculture Soil Conservation Service, and
reaffirmed the situation , that this is surface drainage and is easily handled
with appropriate engineering and base and sub-base preparation prior to
installation.
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In response to a question from Mr. O'Reilly, Mr. Johnston stated that the
park/detention area will have gradual slopes in accordance with the Sub-
division Regulations. The area will have under-draining. Mr. Balling stated
that the area would have to be designed subject to the engineering standards
contained in the Manual of Practice.
In response to a question from President Fabish, Mr. Benach stated that this
will be a fee simple subdivision to preclude the need for a Homeowners Association.
He felt it would be counter-productive to create a Homeowners Association to cut
the grass in the dentention site, especially in view of the fact that a cash
contribution will be made as an inducement to the Park District to accept the
property.
Mr. Benach requested a feeling of the Board in order to know if he should proceed
with this type of development. President Fabish asked each Trustee to comment.
Trustee Rech said there are some aspects that she likes, but others that she
does not. She noted that it generally correlates with the Master Plan, but if
the developer had requested the zoning designation on the Master Plan, he would
have been able to afford to fully improve Pauline Avenue. She did not know if
the Village could participate in this improvement. She liked the duplexes and
their design. She was concerned that the park would not be used by anyone but
the five property owners adjacent to it . She felt the proposal of Pauline Avenue
being a half street was a major stumbling block. She felt it must be improved to
the entire width.
Trustee Stone liked the basic plan, but he was concerned about having a half
street .
Trustee Mendenhall liked the duplexes. He felt the developer could re-work the
park. He felt Pauline has to be improved, and to ease the burden, a lump sum
would not have to be' paid to District #102.
Trustee Keister had no additional comments . He agreed with what has been stated.
President Fabish stated that he realizes this was a difficult site to plan, and
if this plan is not workable, what is the alternative.
Mr. Benach stated that the Plan Commission recommended the plan not be accepted.
He said their final statement was that they thought this site would best serve
the Village by having a higher density product. He said the sense of the Board
has made it clear to him that the improvement of Pauline is of such major pro-
portion that the chances are that this plan will not be acceptable to the Village.
He said he could not afford to develop the other half of the road with only 108
dwelling units. He asked what type of density the Village Board would accept.
Trustee Marienthal suggested the developer look at the condominium units
N./ around Sportsman 's Golf Course. Mr. Benach felt that type of unit would be
so far out of the market that it would not work.
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Trustee Rech stated that she would like to know the exact costs, how the
property owner to the north would feel about participating in improvement
of the other half of Pauline, and how the County and Township would feel
about participation in the improvement. Mr. Balling stated that he would
contact these people.
Mr. Benach stated that the density on the proposed plan is 5 units per acre,
but if he could have 14 to 15 units per acre, he would be able to afford to
fully improve Pauline.
Plan Commissioner Force stated that if the Village considers a higher density,
a comparative tax impact study should be done and school district fees should
be considered.
Trustee Rech stated that she would like to see something comparable to The
Crossings. Mr. Benach stated that The Crossings' density is only 5 or 6 per
acre.
Trustee Keister stated that he would like to see some duplexes in the Village.
He felt he could live with a 24' street in a 40' r.o.w.
Plan Commissioner Sheldon stated that the commission liked the duplex concept,
but with all the other problems, the only feasible way to solve the problems
was to have a higher density.
President Fabish stated that he could not recall another time when the Village
required a developer to develop both sides of a street, especially when they
did not own the other side.
10:00 P.M. - President Fabish called the public hearing to a close and declared
a recess.
10: 15 P.M. - The meeting resumed.
Schwaben Public Hearing
President Fabish read the Notice of Public Hearing that appeared in the Buffalo
Grove Herald on January 7, 1978. Subject of the hearing is a petition for
annexation and R-7 with a special use zoning and preliminary plan approval for
approximately 8 acres located along Weiland Road approximately 600 feet south
of Pauline Avenue and 1400 feet north of Lake Cook Road. Petitioner is Schwaben
Athletic Center.
Mr. Balling reviewed his memo, dated January 19, 1978, explaining that on
July 11 , 1977, the Village Board held a public hearing on this annexation.
At that hearing the zoning request was B-2 and several changes were recommended,
one of which was for a reclassification of the zoning district to R-7 with a
special use to provide for a private athletic facility. This request required
a Z.B.A. public hearing, which was done on October 18, 1977, with an affirmative
recommendation. Tonight's hearing is an advisory one to review the annexation
agreement which includes commitments of record in the first public hearing.
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President Fabish swore in Norman Rockel and Ed Braun who were present to
give testimony.
The Board reviewed the proposed annexation agreement, and the following changes
were made:
1 . Page 1 - Date change to 1978
2. Page 2 - Paragraph 5. (2)- changed to read "Conform to the terms of
this agreement and all applicable Village ordinances in effect from
time to time except as amended pursuant to this Agreement."
3. Page 3 - Paragraph 10 - Exhibit E changed to read "Village Engineering
Standards as set forth in "A Manual of Practice for the Design of Public
Improvements in the Village of Buffalo Grove".
4. Page 4 - Paragraph 11 - delete last sentence
5. Page 5 - line 2 - change "and" to "and/or"
6. Plat of annexation to be changed to include the far side of Weiland Road
There were no questions from the audience on this annexation petition.
Hearing closed at 10:25 P.M.
President Fabish stated that ordinances to effectuate this annexation and zoning
will be on the agenda February 6, 1978.
The Commons/Rezoning
Louis Shassion, President of Devonshire. Development Corporation and developer,
reviewed a proposed concept plan for The Commons subdivision, 32.2 acres east
$ of Route 83 and south of Farrington Drive extended. The Plan included 102 single
family units, 22 townhouse units, and 8.75 acres of green space with bicycle
paths. Green space was in three different areas, one 4.38 acre parcel (Parcel A)
located in the west portion, one elongated 3.24 acre parcel (Parcel B) in the
center, and one .85 acre parcel (Parcel C) in the southeast. He said that they
would like to dedicate the three green space areas to the Park District, but the
Park District did not want Parcel B. He said if there is no municipal body that
wants to have ownership of the green space, they are prepared to create a Home-
owners Association to take care of the maintenance; however, if the spaces were
private, the bicycle paths would be also.
President Fabish questioned the proximity of the Farrington Ditch to the south-
west section of this development. John Hooper, engineer, stated that the ditch
is 20' off the property line. He did not feel it is feasible to enclose the
ditch.
Park Commissioner William O'Reilly read a letter, dated October 18, 1977, from
the President of the Park District to the Chairman of the Plan Commission which
stated that the Park District would accept Parcel A, but would not accept
Parcels B & C, the cul-de-sacs, median strips and planting easement along
Route 83 and/or Buffalo Grove Road.
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Plan Commissioner Donna Force read the Plan Commission recommendation, dated
November 18, 1977. Recommendation was that the four documents, dated November 1 ,
be approved as the preliminary plan of development and they further recommended
that the open space parcels A, B, and C of the preliminary plan be deeded to a
homeowners ' association within the development. There should be a cash donation
made to the Park District. The approval should be made subject to the following:
1 . That the cash donation be used in the area of Willow Stream Park.
2. They have deed restrictions on the use of fences within the development
to allow the open space concept to be maintained.
3. The bike path system be maintained with the public easement according
to Village standards.
4. The Plan Commission suggests that the developer construct bicycle paths
according to Village standards.
5. The Plan Commission recommends that the program for constructing
Farrington Lane outlined in the staff memo, dated October 11 , be
adhered to.
6. The Developer should add to the site data sheet the heading "Setbacks,
15' distance maintained between all single family homes," and another
heading, "Minimum lot size, 6,000 sq. ft. , 60' width - single family."
Commissioner Force said there was considerable discussion about the Park District 's
accepting Parcel A only, and the developer felt he would rather have A, B, and C
be within a homeowners association rather than just B and C because the people
living within the development might object to having to maintain B and C with A
being a public facility. This was the reason the Plan Commission recommended
all three parcels being private.
Park Commissioner O'Reilly read a memo, dated November 14, 1977, from Stan
Crosland of the Park District to Bart Delaney which stated that if a basin-
type retention facility is provided in Parcel A, it would ruin the basic function
of an active use parksite.
Mr. Shassion described ways in which they tried to accommodate the Park District.
He said the plan provides a bike path system that would permit people living in
Strathmore subdivision to traverse to the new proposed Town Center and to connect
to Willow Stream Park. He felt this is a good open space plan and did not want
to eliminate any of the open space to make larger lots or more lots. He felt
all the open space should be under one common ownership. He said the plan provides
that every lot is fully accessible to the public open space and all the open space
is fully accessible to the community at large. He did not feel a retention area
on Parcel A would make it unusable.
President Fabish asked if Parcel B would be used for backyard drainage. Mr.
Shassion stated that it should be useable and dry.
Park Commissioner O'Reilly asked if the same open space objective could be
accomplished by making each lot deeper with a fence covenant. President
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SUMMARY OF COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE OF THE PRESIDENT AND BOARD OF TRUSTEES OF
THE VILLAGE OF BUFFALO GROVE HELD MONDAY, JANUARY 23, 1978, AT THE MUNICIPAL
BUILDING, 50 RAUPP BOULEVARD, BUFFALO GROVE, ILLINOIS.
President Fabish called the meeting to order at 7:30 P.M. Those present were
President Fabish; Trustees Rech, Marienthal , Keister, Stone, Mendenhall . Trustee
Bogart was absent.
Also present were William Balling, Village Manager; William Raysa, Village
Attorney; Thomas Fennell , Director of Planning and Development; Bart Delaney,
Planning Coordinator; William Brimm, Finance Director; James Truesdell , Staff
Planner; and William Sommer, Administrative Assistant.
1 . Village Manager's Report
Staff Planner
Mr. Balling introduced James Truesdell , Staff Planner, who has been on the
Village staff for one month, and reviewed his credentials. President Fabish
welcomed Mr. Truesdell .
Treasurer's Report
Mr. Balling distributed the November and December Treasurer's Report. He noted
that these reports will be distributed in a timely manner in the future. Mr.
Brim reviewed the report and its new format.
2. Items for Discussion
1Lexi9on Hills Public Hearing
t, President Fabish read the Notice of Public Hearing which appeared in the Buffalo
! Grove Herald on January 7, 1978. Subject is a petition for annexation and R-7
zoning and preliminary plan approval for approximately 22 acres located east of
Route 83, west of Weiland Road and approximately 1 ,000 feet from Lake Cook Road.
Applicant is Leington Development Corporation.
President Fabish called the public hearing to order. Edward Levin, attorney
representing the petitioner, introduced Bruce Johnston, land planner of Johnston
and Associates, and Ronald J. Benach, President of Lexington Development Corpora-
tion, and the President swore them in as witnesses.
Mr. Levin stated that Lexington Development Corporation is the proposed developer
and beneficial owner of the subject property.
Mr. Johnston reviewed the plan of development , dated January 11 , 1978, and marked
as Exhibit B for this hearing. Property is bounded on the north by the center-
line of Pauline Avenue, on the west by Route 83, on the east by Weiland Road,
and on the south by unincorporated Lake County. He then displayed an aerial
photo (marked Exhibit A) showing that the property is contiguous to the Village
at the northwest section through The Highlands Subdivision. The proposed plan
showed: 1) 54 duplex lots for 108 dwelling units , 2) no units opening directly
onto Pauline Avenue, 3) a north-south bicycle path in the center of the property,
4) a .93 acre park/detention area at the approximate low point of the property
and fronting on Pauline Avenue, 5) sidewalk along Pauline Avenue, 6) 60' r.o.w.
for minor streets, 7) 40 ' half r.o.w. for Pauline Avenue, 8) 10 ' area to be
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Fabish stated that this would eliminate the bike path. Discussion followed
regarding reasons the open space should be common space.
In response to a question from President Fabish, Mr. Shassion stated that the
green space would be graded, seeded, and bermed.
Commissioner O'Reilly stated the Park District is not opposed to open space
and is desirous of bike paths. He said their main objection is the private
yard usage. He said Parcel B is not wide enough to be active and would be
treated as private property whether it was or not. Also, he felt there could
be a security problem. He estimated cost of maintenance to be $80 per acre
per month for mowing lawns.
Trustee Keister did not feel the three park sites were as accessible to the
public as a public park should be.
Trustee Rech felt that all three open areas should be public or none of them
because it would cause problems with the homeowners. As an example, she
cited problems with subdivisions with some private streets and some public
streets.
In response to a question from Trustee Rech, Mr. Shassion stated that access
points to the open space are a minimum of 20 '.
In response to a question from Trustee Marienthal , Mr. Shassion stated that
the planting easements will be part of a deeded lot and will be maintained by
the individual homeowners . He said this will provide screen planting along
Route 83 and will be planted by the developer.
Commissioner O'Reilly asked the Board to consider the following: 1) will the
bike path be as diagramed, 2) trees, 3) type of bridge across to Willow
Stream Park.
Mr. Shassion stated the bridge would be a foot bridge capable of holding a
mower.
Mr. Balling was asked to obtain input from the Park District about the plan
presented this evening.
At this point, the discussion turned to extension of Farrington Drive from Willow
Stream Park to Route 83. Mr. Shassion distributed an engineer's estimate dated
January 23, 1978, regarding cost of extension of this street. Total estimated
cost was $43,600 for 1562 ' of street, to be pro-rated as follows: 455' for The
Commons, 342' for the Park District, and 765' for the owner of property on the
north side. Mr. Shassion did not feel Farrington is an essential roadway for
The Commons, but he felt it should be constructed because it is an arterial road.
He felt this road is more beneficial to the overall community than just The Commons.
He said they would be willing to pay their fair share of the construction, or they
would be willing to put the money up via a letter of credit to be used at the
time of construction of the road and/or will build the road with some assured
pay-back arrangement. Lengthy discussion followed.
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Trustee Keister stated that the Park District financially would not be able
to construct their portion of the road; therefore, he suggested that the developer
construct the entire road (with no sidewalk on the north side) , assuming the
cost of the south portion and the Village providing recapture for the north
portion. Mr. Shassion noted that the parcel to the north may never be annexed
to the Village precluding the possibility of recapture. Trustee Mendenhall
suggested that if the northern parcel should not annex within the time this
annexation agreement is in effect , the Village could commit to the repayment.
Mr. Shassion agreed to two alternatives, 1) post with the Village a letter of
credit for $25,000 (which represents cost of 50% of the road) and the Village
build the road and call on the letter of credit, or 2) developer capitalize
the construction of the road in conjunction with development of The Commons
(should be complete by June of 1980) and upon building the road, the developer
would receive a guaranteed payback arrangement from the Village. Discussion
followed.
President Fabish polled the Board, "Yes" indicating favor of the proposed plan,
and "No" indicating opposition. The poll found the following:
YES: 4 - Stone, Mendenhall , Keister, Marienthal
NO: 1 - Rech
ABSENT: 1 - Bogart
Trustee Rech stated that her negative vote was because she objects to R-6 size
lots.
President Fabish polled the Board to determine if they wished all the open space
to be public or private. The poll found the following:
PUBLIC: 5 - Rech, Stone, Mendenhall , Keister, Marienthal
PRIVATE: 0 - None
ABSENT: 1 - Bogart
President Fabish polled the Board to determine how they wished Farrington Drive
to be constructed. The poll found the Board unanimously in favor of the developer
constructing the road with the ability to recapture.
The items are to be resolved and brought back to the Board in the form of a more
refined agreement draft.
3. Executive Session
Moved by Mendenhall , seconded by Stone to adjourn to executive session to discuss
land acquisition. Upon voice vote, the motion passed unanimously.
Time: 12:15 A.M.
Respectfully submitted,
Verna L. Clayton, Village Clerk