1978-02-13 - Village Board Committee of the Whole - Minutes pd..
SUMMARY OF COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE OF THE PRESIDENT AND BOARD OF TRUSTEES OF THE
VILLAGE OF BUFFALO GROVE HELD MONDAY, FEBRUARY 13, 1978, AT THE MUNICIPAL
BUILDING, 50 RAUPP BOULEVARD, BUFFALO GROVE, ILLINOIS.
President Fabish called the meeting to order at 7:40 P.M. Those present were
President Fabish; Trustees Bogart, Marienthal , Stone, Mendenhall . Trustee Rech
arrived at 9:00 P.M. Trustee Keister was absent.
Also present were William Raysa,Village Attorney; Thomas Fennell , Director of
Planning and Development; and Bart Delaney, Planning coordinator.
1 . Crossings Phase I Streets
The Board reviewed the Village Manager's report, dated February 9, 1978, regarding
Crossings Unit I streets. He recommended the Village accept these streets subject
to the following conditions:
1 . The following corrective action be taken:
Approx. Cost Borne By:
(a) Bristol Lane Slurry Seal $ 281 Homeowners
(b) Bristol Lane 11 Overlay $ 1 ,112 Homeowners
(c) Franklin Lane Slurry Seal $ 300 Homeowners
(d) Franklin Lane Sub-drain $ 1 ,751 Village
2. Village standard street signs be installed at homeowners ' expense.
3. All legal documents needed for dedication be provided at homeowners '
expense.
Trustees did not feel the Village should bear the cost of the sub-drain. Since
homeowners would be paying their costs via a special assessment, it was decided
that the Village would install the sub-drain with in-house personnel and charge
the homeowners the actual cost. It was decided the Village would begin snow
plowing these streets now in order to help the homeowners offset these street
repair costs. Parking areas will not be plowed because they are considered the
same as a private driveway.
It was decided the streets will be accepted when repairs are complete, street
signs installed, legal documents provided, and payment to the Village for the
sub-drain is received.
2. Highland Park-Buffalo Grove Water Service Agreement
The Board reviewed the Highland Park-Buffalo Grove water service agreement and
the memo, dated February 9, 1978, from Mr. Balling regarding same.
The Board was opposed to the agreement and felt that it did not represent a
fully negotiated contract but rather was a summary of the requirements stated
by Highland Park to permit the Village to use the City as a vehicle to obtain
treated Lake Michigan water. Mr. Raysa stated that he did not favor the contract
because there was no room for negotiation, but he pointed out that Highland Park
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has advised that this contract is as far as they will go.
Discussion took place with regard to comparison of costs and timings of trans-
mission lines and water via Highland Park and Share +3.
It was decided that the Village President would send a letter of appeal to the
Highland Park City Council listing concerns that our Village Board has with regard
to the agreement and requesting a meeting with them. Mr. Balling and Mr. Raysa will
draft the letter.
3. NIPC Lake Michigan Water Routing Plan
After discussion, it was decided to follow the proposal outlined in Mr. Balling's
memo, dated February 9, 1978, as follows:
1 . Village ask NIPC to support a regional system conceptually similar to
our proposed Highland Park routing which:
a. Provides for a maximum sizing of the system which defines a specific
service area.
b. Define the regional west boundary as Buffalo Grove, the north boundary
as Lincolnshire, and the south boundary as Share +3.
2. Pass a Resolution in support of this position to be filed with NIPC at
public hearing.
3. Make a formal public hearing presentation to include some testimony from
Keifer and Associates to support our concept.
4. Encourage Lincolnshire to enact a similar resolution.
5. Contact Mayor Hayter, a NIPC Commissioner, to enlist her support with the
Commission.
4. Lexington Hills Annexation
On January 23, 1978, the Village Board held a public hearing to consider an
annexation agreement for approximately 22 acres located east of Route 83, west
of Weiland Road and approximately 1 ,000 feet from Lake Cook Road. At that time,
the Board expressed two concerns, 1) park should be combined with bicycle path,
and 2) Pauline Avenue should be a 44' fully improved roadway.
Peter Bianchini of Lexington Development Company and Rick Piggott, their engineer,
presented two alternative plans. The first alternative retained the 54 duplex
lots as presented at the public hearing, but relocated the park site to combine
it with the bicycle path. This plan would require a setback variation on lot 6
in block 3 and on lots 2 and 3 in block 4. In addition, with this plan, the
developer economically could not afford to construct Pauline Avenue to 44' .
The second alternative plan contained 280 apartment/condominium units with a
gross density of 13.50 dwelling units per acre. Mr. Bianchini said these
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units would be similar to Oak Creek Condominiums. This plan would make it
financially possible for the developer to make Pauline Avenue a fully improved
44' roadway. It was noted that this plan would have to be referred to the Plan
Commission for approval .
Lengthy discussion took place regarding cost of construction of Pauline Avenue
and alternatives other than making it 44' wide.
President Fabish asked the Trustees to comment on which alternative they prefer.
Trustee Marienthal stated that he preferred the higher density in order to get
the 44 ' roadway.
Trustee Bogart stated that he preferred the 24' roadway in order to get the
duplex plan.
Trustee Mendenhall stated that he opposes half streets, but favors the duplex
plan. He felt he temporarily could live with a 24' road with a shoulder on the
north side in order to get the duplex plan.
President Fabish stated that Trustee Rech is opposed to the plan unless the road
is fully improved.
Trustee Stone preferred the duplex plan, but he did not see how the Village could
approve a half street. In order to get the 44' street, he would go along with
the higher density, but he hoped for some other alternative.
Trustee Rech arrived. She stated that she has not changed her position on the
subject.
President Fabish stated that the indication from the Board is that the developer
should prepare for a higher density because the Village cannot accept a half street.
9:10 P.M. - The President declared a recess.
9:25 P.M. - The meeting resumed.
5. Hawthorn "Corridor" Annexation Extension
The Board reviewed a letter, dated January 5, 1978, from Mark Beaubien, attorney
representing parties to the annexation agreement annexed under Ordinance #73-17.
He requested a 3 year extension of the agreement. Property is located between
Route 83 and Weiland Road, north of Lake-Cook Road. Property was annexed in
1973 to provide contiguity for property now known as Ridgewood Subdivision, and
was zoned B-2 and R-8. It was noted that the R-8 portion has been included in
the concept plan for the Henderson/Koch property which presently is under con-
sideration for annexation.
During discussion, it was determined that if the extension is granted, the Board
\.f' would want included in the ordinance provisions to require the developer to abide
by all updated ordinances, to pay all fees, and to abide by the School/Park Donation
Ordinance. Richard Glauner, one of the owners, stated that he did not object to
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this . Mr. Raysa noted that if the annexation agreement is not extended, it will
expire on April 16, but the zoning would remain intact.
Mr. Beaubien was asked to confer with his clients and prepare an addendum to the
annexation agreement to provide for the extension and the modifications regarding
current donations, fees, and ordinances.
6. Executive Session
Moved by Bogart, seconded by Stone to adjourn to executive session to discuss
land acquisition. Upon voice vote, the motion passed unanimously.
Time: 10:00 P.M.
Respectfully submitted,
Verna L. Clayton, Village CT