1984-06-25 - 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, ILLINOIS, HELD MONDAY, JUNE 25, 1984, AT THE
MUNICIPAL BUILDING, 50 RAUPP BOULEVARD, BUFFALO GROVE, ILLINOIS.
President Clayton called the meeting to order at 7 :32 P.M. Roll call indicated
the following present: President Clayton; Trustees Marienthal, Stone, O'Reilly,
Hartstein, Glover and Reid. Also present were: William Balling, Village Mana-
ger; William Raysa, Village Attorney; James Doyle, Assistant Village Manager;
James Truesdell, Village Planner; and Gregory Boysen, Director of Public Works.
PRESIDENT'S REPORT
President Clayton noted that former Village Trustee Mel Kandel had died and
that services are being held this evening. President Clayton noted that Mr.
Kandel had served on the Plan Commission and also on the Fire and Police Commis-
sion. President Clayton then asked the audience to observe a moment of silence
to remember Mel, his friendship, and the service when he gave to our community.
VILLAGE MANAGER'S REPORT
President Clayton welcomed Mr. Balling back from his vacation. Mr. Balling
noted that the Village Engineer, Richard Kuenkler, and his wife became the
parents of a baby girl, Kathleen, on Friday, June 22, 1984.
PUBLIC HEARING - ANNEXATION AGREEMENT
(Brunswick Property South)
President Clayton called the Public Hearing at 7 :38 P.M. ; she noted that Notice
of Public Hearing was published in the Buffalo Grove Herald on June 8, 1984; she
then read the Notice of Public Hearing and also noted purpose of the Public
Hearing.
President Clayton then swore in Lawrence Freedman, Attorney for the developer;
Richard Piggott, Land Development Director; Jon Nelson, Johnston Associates,
Architects; and John Ezzi, PRC Engineering.
Mr. Nelson then highlighted the changes which had been made to the plan since
the time the Board originally saw it.
Mr. Freedman stated that they had reviewed the comments of the Plan Commission,
and, on the whole, they agree with their recommendations on all of the variation
requests. However, there are some variations which they would like to discuss
further with the Board:
sidewalks on one side of a particular street and in conjunction with that
request, they are requesting a reduction in R.O.W. from 60' to 54' ; Mr.
Nelson pointed this out on the plan, and explained their reasons for the
request.
Mr. Freedman noted that the Plan Commission minutes approve the developer's
request for a 6:1 slope, when, in fact, their request was for a 3:1 slope.
The Village calls for street lights to be installed every 210' ; the developer
thinks that is too much for this type of development and would like to elim-
d inate every other light.
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JUNE 25, 1984
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The recommendation by staff is that the sewer along Thompson Boulevard
be constructed to the west; they would like to suggest bringing the
sewer through their property to the northeast on Thompson, and stopping
at the Commonwealth Edison property.
Mr. Freedman stated that they are satisfied with the comments from staff.
President Clayton asked if there were any other agencies wishing to address
the Board; there were none.
A representative from the Plan Commission stated that all of their comments
are in the Plan Commission minutes.
President Clayton asked if any citizens wished to address the Board regarding
this annexation; there were none.
With regard to the sewer question, Mr. Boysen stated that Mr. Kuenkler, the
Village Engineer is not supportive of stopping at the Commonwealth Edison
right-of-way. Mr. Balling explained staff's thoughts regarding the direction
of the sewer. Mr. Balling also explained the recapture section. Trustee
O'Reilly asked staff to explore the possibility of recapture by the Village;
she would also like more explanation on the benefits of the sewer being run
in the direction recommended by the Village.
Trustee O'Reilly stated that the developer represented that there were no
electors living on the property, while she was under the impression that
there are electors living on the property. This will be investigated before
any ordinances are passed.
Trustee O'Reilly asked if the lots recommended for change in the Plan Commis-
sion minutes were, in fact, changed. Mr. Nelson pointed out that the lots that
the Plan Commission was concerned about, as well as some additional lots, were
changed.
Trustee O'Reilly questioned the sidewalk situation. Mr. Truesdell stated that
he does not see a problem with a sidewalk on only one side of the street. Mr.
Nelson pointed out the bikepath system on the plan; it will be an 8' bikepath.
The developer will coordinate the route of the bikepath with Commonwealth Edison.
Mr. Nelson explained the detention area system, which will be a dry basin.
Regarding the slope on the open channel, Mr. Piggott stated that he would have
their engineer work with Mr. Kuenkler, and they will do whatever is required
by the Village.
Trustee Marienthal requested that the word "minimum" be inserted in Section 33,
A. , 1. and 2. ; Mr. Raysa stated that he would have no problem with that insertion.
Trustee Stone asked for staff comments regarding the street lights. Mr. Boysen
stated that staff would recommend maintaining the street light standards.
Trustee Stone stated that he would like to go on record that he fully supports
Village requirements for the street lights.
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JUNE 25, 1984
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With regard to Trustee O'Reilly's comments regarding the possibility of the
Village backstopping extension of the sewer, Trustee Stone is personally
opposed to the Village backstopping anything of that type.
With regard to the Enkamat, Mr. Boysen stated that it will not be evaluated
until it has gone through a full seasonal cycle in the Hidden Lakes system.
Mr. Raysa stated that the phrase "if the Village is satisfied" would protect
the Village. Mr. Freedman stated that if, prior to final acceptance, the
Village is dissatisfied and would like them to remove the Enkamat, and the
Village has a basis for their request, they will take the Enkamat out. Mr.
Piggott :then stated that he will be happy to have their engineer work out
the final engineering with Mr. Kuenkler, and if the design flows indicate that
it has to be paved up to the 2' depth, they will do it.
In Section 33.F. , Trustee O'Reilly would like this paragraph to read ". . . .
adjacent to the Commonwealth Edison right-of-way on the owner's property."
With regard to the staging, Mr. Piggott stated that roughly 1/3 of the units
will be in each stage; he stated that the park would go in with the second
phase of single-family development. Mr. Balling stated that the parks must
be completed within one year after the signing and approval of the plat for
Phase 2.
There was then discussion regarding the Title 19 donation for the Park District.
President Clayton polled the Board: "Yes" indicates favor of keeping the plans
as have been submitted this evening which is a 3:1 slope; "No" indicates
opposition:
YES: Marienthal, Stone, O'Reilly, Hartstein, Glover, Reid
NO: None
President Clayton polled the Board: "Yes" indicates favor of keeping the plans
as have been submitted regarding the R.O.W. width in the multi-family area, with
the sidewalk on one side, with the understanding that there will be alternate
pedestrian walkways provided; "No" indicates opposition:
YES: Marienthal, Stone, O'Reilly, Hartstein, Glover, Reid
NO: None
President Clayton polled the Board: "Yes" indicates favor of maintaining the
existing standards with regard to street lighting on Busch Road; "No" indicates
opposition:
YES: Stone, Hartstein, Glover, Reid
NO: Marienthal, O'Reilly
There was again discussion regarding the sewer; it was requested that there
be written explanation of this subject; as well as some consideration to Village
recapture, before taking a vote on this subject. Mr. Benach, the developer, made
a brief presentation regarding the direction of the sewer. Trustee Stone stated
that he does not think that the Village should become involved in recapture.
Trustee Hartstein stated that the comments made by Mr. Benach made sense, and
asked staff to take these comments into consideration.
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JUNE 25, 1984
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President Clayton polled the Board: "Yes" indicates favor of the insertion of
the word "minimum" in Section 33.A.1. and 2. ; "No" indicates opposition:
YES : Marienthal, Stone, O'Reilly, Hartstein, Glover, Reid
NO: None
President Clayton polled the Board: "Yes" indicates favor of the wording to
be similar to the agreement reached with LeParc regarding the Enkamat, whereby
if a problem were to occur prior to final acceptance, it would be redone to
Village standards; "No" indicates opposition:
YES: Marienthal, Stone, O'Reilly, Hartstein, Glover, Reid
NO: None
President Clayton polled the Board: "Yes" indicates favor of adding the words
"or adjacent to" in Section 33.F. regarding the bikepath; "No" indicates
opposition:
YES: Marienthal, Stone, O'Reilly, Hartstein, Glover, Reid
NO: None
President Clayton closed the Public Hearing at 9:08 P.M.
President Clayton stated that the ordinances would be put in the proper form
and be presented at the July 2, 1984 meeting along with written information on
the sewer and the backstopping.
ADJOURNMENT
Moved by Hartstein, seconded by Reid, to adjourn the meeting. Upon voice vote,
the motion was unanimously declared carried. The meeting was adjourned at
9:09 P.M.
JANE . SIRABIAN, Village Clerk