1978-06-12 - Village Board Committee of the Whole - Minutes A
SUMMARY OF COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE OF THE PRESIDENT AND BOARD OF TRUSTEES OF THE
VILLAGE OF BUFFALO GROVE, HELD MONDAY, JUNE 12, 1978, AT THE MUNICIPAL BUILDING,
50 RAUPP BOULEVARD, BUFFALO GROVE, ILLINOIS.
In the absence of President Fabish, the Clerk called the meeting to order at
7:35 P.M. Those present were Trustees Bogart , Marienthal , Mendenhall , and
Kandel . Absent were Trustees Rech and Stone. President Fabish arrived at
7:45 P.M. Staff members present were William Balling, Village Manager;
William Raysa, Village Attorney; Thomas Fennell , Director of Community Develop-
ment and Planning; William Brimm, Finance Director; and Gregory Boysen, Village
Engineer.
President Pro Tem
Moved by Kandel,, seconded by Marienthal to appoint Trustee Bogart President Pro
Tem in the absence of President Fabish. Upon voice vote, the motion passed
unanimously.
Slide Presentation
Jill Jarecki and Mary McPherson, sixth grade students at Joyce Kilmer School ,
presented an audio visual slide presentation about life in Buffalo Grove past
and present. Ms. Irene Meyer, their teacher, explained that this presentation
will be entered into an audio visual contest for grammar school students.
President Fabish arrived during the presentation.
Property Tax Assessment Equalization Analysis
The Board reviewed a report, dated June 8, 1978, from Mr. Brimm regarding the
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property tax system in Illinois and in Lake and Cook Counties in particular.
Mr. Balling stated that this report will become a part of a Municipal Finance
Manual which will be available in the Administrative Library. Residents may
peruse the report at Village Hall . ,
Liquor License/Kohl 's Food Store
William Simpson, owner of Cambridge Commons shopping center (southeast corner
of Buffalo Grove and Dundee Roads) , stated that for two years he has been trying
to obtain a wine and beer package liquor license (Class F) for Kohl 's Food Store.
He noted that the Board recently expanded the number of package liquor licenses
(Class D) in order to accommodate a new business (Walgreens) locating in the
Village. He felt this was unfair, and asked the Board to consider his request.
President Fabish stated that the reason Mr. Simpson 's request had been denied
was because the store would not provide a separate check out counter for liquor,
which would make it very difficult to control sale of liquor to minors. President
Fabish stated that number of licenses for each catagory is established in the Liquor
Control Ordinance which is passed by the Village Board, but issuance of those
licenses is at the discretion of the Liquor Control Commissioner which is the
Village President. He stated that the Walgreens request was handled by the Board
because the number of licenses in the Class D catagory had to be expanded. Since
licenses are still available in Class F, the Board would not be involved. Presi-
dent Fabish stated that he would be happy to speak with Mr. Simpson about this
matter at another time, but there was no need to take Board time.
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Non-Automobile Parking in Residential Districts
President Fabish explained that the Village Board is considering an ordinance
to regulate parking of recreational vehicles, boats, and trailers in residential
areas. He noted that Arlington Heights has an ordinance that requires this type
of parking to be in a screened area that would not extend in front of the house.
It was noted that the Zoning Ordinance presently does not permit parking of
vehicles, other than passenger automobiles, in a residential district. Enforce-
ment of this has been with blatant violators only (semi-trailer trucks).
Trustee Mendenhall felt there should be an ordinance to restrict parking of
vehicles based on size, height, and weight. He offered to chair a committee
to gather citizen input and to explore several alternatives.
Lengthy discussion took place with citizens in the audience voicing opinions
pro and con on the subject. The following citizens volunteered to serve on
the committee:
Gary Lyne, 337 Rosewood
Wayne Walker, 625 St. Marys Parkway
Bert Personius, 1000 Crofton Lane
Jim Kowieski , 2 Beechwood Court East
Bob Biagini , 171 Raupp Boulevard
Art Dick, 158 St. Marys Parkway
Ed Kaszubowski , 25 Crestview Terrace
Helen Stiltner, 320 Raupp Boulevard
Gordon Johnson, 442 White Pine
President Fabish asked Trustee Mendenhall to chair the suggested committee and
make a recommendation to the Board. He noted that since the proposed ordinance
would be an amendment to the Zoning Ordinance, a public hearing would have to be
held by the Z.B.A. and Plan Commission.
In response to questions, Mr. Raysa reviewed his letter, dated January 30, 1978,
in which he opinionated that a restriction based upon distance from lot lines
and building could also be a valid regulation of parking based upon obtaining
adequate light, air, and sunshine.
During the discussion, it was stated that many people park their cars across
sidewalks interfering with pedestrian traffic which is in violation of the
Traffic Ordinance. Trustee Bogart requested Mr. Balling to prepare a report
on this matter.
Route 53 Extension
Trustee Mendenhall reported that he and Trustee Kandel attended a meeting on
June 7, 1978, at Stevenson High School , regarding the extension of Route 53
from Dundee Road north to Route 120. He said that of the 30 people speaking,
the majority spoke in favor of the extension, but Long Grove, Lake County, and
Mundelein spoke in opposition. Basic opposition was because the road would cut
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into marshland and destroy watershed, and would promote growth. Trustee Kandel
stated that a project engineer had stated that provision would be made for storage
of water that would be displaced by the highway.
The Board reviewed a proposed resolution outlining Buffalo Grove's position on
extension of Route 53. The following changes were made:
1 . Section 1 f - changed to state "If additional growth in the area
should occur as a result of the extension, it would be accomplished
through controlled activities and in strict conformance to local and
regional comprehensive plans".
2. Add paragraph to state that care should be taken in the design to
preserve existing marshlands, wetlands, woodlands and other environ-
mental and ecological amenities in conformance with local planning
strategies.
3. Add paragraph to urge N. I .P.C. to continue its established policy
towards the extension - "continually consistant with comprehensive
regional planning, contingent on a scaling-back of the number of
lanes and intersections proposed for the roadway".
Resolution will be changed and put on the June 19 agenda for Board action.
9:05 P.M. - The President declared a recess.
9:20 P.M. - The meeting resumed.
Yard Requirements for Improved Property in Residential Districts
Ordinance #77-23 amended the zoning ordinance by enlarging side and rear yards
' in residential districts . Since passage of that ordinance, the Zoning Board
of Appeals has experienced instances in which variations for room additions
could have been granted under the old yard requirements, but not under the new
requirements. The Village Board was asked to consider the possibility of applying
the requirements of Ordinance #77-23 to lots platted since its passage, and permit
lots platted prior to that time to fall under the earlier requirements.
Lengthy discussion took place in which it was noted that the reason for enlarging
yard requirements was because of problems experienced by having large houses on
small lots. It was decided that Ordinance #77-23 should be upheld, thereby
requiring all properties in the Village to be bound by the bulk requirements
from the date of the approval of the ordinance.
Plaza Verde Phase II
Trustee Kandel noted that at last week's meeting the Board approved a plan for
Plaza Verde Phase II in which the savings and loan building site was moved. He
felt it was wrong that the Board approved a plan that had not been reviewed by
�./ the Plan Commission. It was noted that the plan the petitioner reviewed with the
Plan Commission was rejected, and the new plan was in response to concerns raised
by the Plan Commission. It was stated that the Village Board had the prerogative
to approve the plan.
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Buffalo Grove Days
Trustee Bogart reviewed his memo, dated June 7, T978, outlining procedures that
will be followed in handling money for Buffalo Grove Days. The Board voiced
no objections to the plan.
Property Taxes
Trustee Mendenhall referred to the recent passage of property tax restrictions
in California, and stated that the Village Board should not consider raising
taxes through utility tax. He felt the Board should consider a reverse direction.
Adjournment
Moved by Marienthal , seconded by Bogart to adjourn the meeting. Upon voice vote,
the motion passed unanimously.
Time: 10:00 P.M.
Vera L. Clayton, Village Cl 'rk