1981-05-11 - Village Board Committee of the Whole - Minutes L./
SUMMARY OF COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE OF THE PRESIDENT AND BOARD OF TRUSTEES
OF THE VILLAGE OF BUFFALO GROVE, ILLINOIS, HELD MONDAY, MAY 11 , 1981 , AT
THE MUNICIPAL BUILDING, 50 RAUPP BOULEVARD, BUFFALO GROVE, ILLINOIS.
In the absence of President Clayton, the Clerk called the meeting to order
at 7:30 P.M. Roll call indicated the following present: Trustees Marienthal ,
Stone, O' Reilly, Hartstein, Gerschefske, Schwartz. President Clayton was
absent. Also present were: William Balling, Village Manager; William
Raysa, Village Attorney; William Sommer, Assistant Village Manager; James
Truesdell , Village Planner; Gregory Boysen, Director of Public Works.
Moved by Stone, seconded by O'Reilly, to appoint Trustee Marienthal
President Pro Tem. Upon voice vote, the motion was unanimously declared
carried.
Mr. Raysa brought the Board up-to-date on the Open Meetings Act; he stated
that there are currently two bills pending in Springfield regarding same.
Mr. Raysa recommended that the Board pass a Resolution showing that the
Village is not in favor of the proposed legislation, as he believes it is
not in the best interest of Buffalo Grove.
PUBLIC HEARING - GROVE TERRACE CONDOMINIUMS
President Pro Tem Marienthal read the Notice of Public Hearing published
in the Buffalo Grove Herald on April 25, 1981 . Mr. Marienthal stated that
the Village has received communication from Bernard Katz and Company that
they wish this Public Hearing to be continued until June 8, 1981 .
President Pro Tem Marienthal opened the Public Hearing at 7:35 P.M. Moved
by Hartstein, seconded by O'Reilly, to continue the Public Hearing for Grove
Terrace Condominiums until June 8, 1981 . Upon roll call , Trustees voted as
follows:
AYES: 6 - Marienthal , Stone, O'Reilly, Hartstein, Gerschefske, Schwartz
NAYES: 0 - None Motion declared carried.
The Public Hearing was closed at 7:36 P.M.
PUBLIC HEARING - STEEPLE VIEW COMMERCIAL CENTER
President Pro Tem Marienthal read the Notice of Public Hearing published in
the Buffalo Grove Herald on April 25, 1981 .
President Pro Tem Marienthal opened the Public Hearing at 7:40 P.M. Mr.
Marienthal then swore in those people who were to give testimony at this
Public Hearing. Mr. A. T. Henderson, owner, then introduced those persons
connected with this development: Mr. Bill Meinholz, Professional Engineer;
Mr. John Sloan , Attorney; Mr. Reuben Anastacio, Architect; Mr. Dave Miller,
Professional Engineer in traffic studies. Mr. Henderson stated that they
are here this evening to petition for annexation of approximately 2.8 acres
to be zoned B-3, and to have an amendment to their existing zoning on 4. 1
acres on the corner of Lake-Cook and Route 83, changing that zoning from
B-1 to B-3. Mr. Henderson stated that they have previously presented their
exhibits to this body. Mr. Henderson stated they are petitioning for B-3
zoning on Site A, designating Site B as a restaurant in the near future, and
two outlots.
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Mr. Arnis Putrenieks arrived at this point; he is the co-developer, and
basically the prime developer of the office site. Mr. Henderson displayed
some renderings of the office building.
Trustee Hartstein asked why there has to be full access at the Route 83
entrance; if there is any flexibility in the location of this entrance;
and how this access point will relate to development on the other side of
Route 83. Mr. Miller explained that there will be full access only initially,
until the Town Center is developed, at which time the entrance will be limited
access; he stated that there is some flexibility in the location of that
entrance, but they do not want it too close to Lake-Cook Road. Mr. Henderson
stated that it has been estimated in the Traffic Study that 20-22% of the
users of this development would be travelling south on Route 83.
Mr. Anastacio briefly described the proposed building. He displayed a
rendering of the building, and stated that there will be three floors,
each being approximately 17,000 square feet. There will be parking for
202 cars . The main entrance to the building will be on Lake-Cook Road.
The first floor of the building will be the upper part of a racquetball
court; the basement of the building will house the lower part of a racquet-
ball court, in addition to a sauna, locker rooms, an exercise room, and a
meeting room.
Trustee O'Reilly stated that she does not disagree with having the entrance
on Route 83 full access at this time, but she thinks there should be some
type of document stating that the Village has committed to the full access
only on a temporary basis. Mr. Raysa stated that Item D in the Annexation
Agreement would cover that point; however, he is working on rewording the
existing language in that paragraph. Mr. Dave Miller stated that there is
some flexibility with regard to the location of this entrance; however, he
stated that the next entrance to the north is the one which is critical
regarding alignment with the Town Center.
It was decided that the language in Paragraph 4, stating that there be a
2/3 vote of both the Plan Commission and the Corporate Authorities, should
be changed. There was also discussion on whether or not the sign package
should be brought before the Village Board, or just the Appearance Commission.
President Pro Tem Marienthal polled the Board: "Yes" indicates favor of a
2/3 vote of both the Plan Commission and the Corporate Authorities; "No"
indicates favor of a 2/3 vote of just the Corporate Authorities:
YES: None
NO: Marienthal , Stone, O'Reilly, Hartstein, Gerschefske, Schwartz
The language in Paragraph 4 will be changed to read that there be a 2/3
vote of the Corporate Authorities only.
President Pro Tem Marienthal polled the Board regarding the language on
page 9 which states that exterior signs and site lighting on sites A, B,
C, and D shall be subject to the approval of the Corporate Authorities.
There was discussion on whether the language should remain as is , or whether
the signs and lighting should be subject to the approval of the Appearance
Commission only, which is normal procedure. Mr. Arnis Putrenieks, 3233
North Arlington Heights Road, a member of the development group, was sworn to
give testimony; he stated that he does not think that the sign for this
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development should have restrictions placed on it in order to be compatible
with the Ambulatory Care Center to the south of it on Lake-Cook Road. Mr.
Balling explained the reasons for keeping signs in various developments
compatible. It was determined that the word "complimentary" would better
define what is wanted than the word "compatible". Mr. Putrenieks stated
that he would be agreeable to that. The Trustees were also in favor of
this change.
President Pro Tem Marienthal proceeded with the polling: "Yes" indicates
favor of leaving the language in Item 17 on page 9 as is, i .e. "The exterior
signs and site lighting on Sites A, B, C, and D shall be subject to approval
by the Corporate Authorities"; "No" indicates favor of changing that to read
"approval by the Appearance Commission", which is pursuant to the Appearance
Plan of Buffalo Grove.
YES: None
NO: Marienthal , Stone, O'Reilly, Hartstein, Gerschefske, Schwartz
President Pro Tem Marienthal asked the developer if he were agreeable to the
two points in Jim Truesdell 's mamo of May 11 , 1981 regarding right-of-way
dedication and restrictive covenants. Mr. Henderson stated that he was
agreeable to same. Mr. Raysa highlighted the changes to be made in the
Annexation Agreement, and said he would get together with Mr. Sloan and see
that all changes are made.
Discussion took place regarding the wording in Paragraph 5, (d) , on page 4.
Mr. Raysa suggested the paragraph to read as follows: "The access drive between
Sites C and D unto Route 83 shall be reduced to a right in/right out upon the
first to occur of the following: (1) the installation of a raised median on
Route 83. (2) the installation of a full shared access serving Sites A, B,
C and D and the property lying north and adjacent to Site D. The design of
the right in/right out intersection shall be subject to the approval of the
Village Engineer." This was agreeable to the Board.
Moved by Hartstein, seconded by Stone, to direct the Village Attorney to put
this Annexation Agreement and amendment to the Annexation Agreement in final
form to be considered by the Corporate Authorities at the next regularly
scheduled meeting. Upon roll call , Trustees voted as follows:
AYES: 6 - Marienthal , Stone, O'Reilly, Hartstein, Gerschefske, Schwartz
NAYES: 0 - None
Motion declared carried.
President Pro Tem Marienthal closed the Public Hearing at 8:35 P.M.
Mr. Dennis Netter, an attorney representing Mr. Glauner and Mr. Harms, who
control the property immediately to the north of the property just discussed,
stated that he and his clients would like to present their position regarding
curb cuts on Route 83. President Pro Tem Marienthal stated that the item
would be on the agenda for the May 18, 1981 meeting.
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ADJOURNMENT
Moved by O'Reilly, seconded by Stone, to adjourn the meeting. Upon roll call ,
Trustees voted as follows:
AYES: 6 - Marienthal , Stone, O'Reilly, Hartstein, Gerschefske, Schwartz
NAYES: 0 - None
Motion declared carried.
The meeting was adjourned at 8:39 P.M.
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Janet M.(_ irabian, Village Clerk
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'tvf SUMMARY OF PUBLIC HEARING HELD BY THE VILLAGE BOARD OF TRUSTEES OF THE
VILLAGE OF BUFFALO GROVE ON MONDAY, JUNE 8, 1981 , AT THE MUNICIPAL BUILDING,
50 RAUPP BOULEVARD, BUFFALO GROVE, ILLINOIS.
TOWN CENTER
President Clayton called the Public Hearing to order at 8:51 P.M. Mrs.
Clayton stated that notice of this Public Hearing was published in the Buffalo
Grove Herald on May 20, 1981 .
The developer has requested, in a letter to President Clayton dated May 22,
1981 , that the Public Hearing be continued to June 22, 1981 .
Moved by Marienthal , seconded by Hartstein, to continue the Town Center
Public Hearing until June 22, 1981 . Upon voice vote, the motion was
unanimously declared carried. The Public Hearing was closed at 8:52 P.M.
Janet M. Jrabian , Village Clerk