1999-07-12 - Village Board Special Meeting - Minutes 10475
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MINUTES OF THE SPECIAL MEETING OF THE VILLAGE BOARD OF THE VILLAGE OF
BUFFALO GROVE,HELD IN THE COUNCIL CHAMBERS,50 RAUPP BOULEVARD,
BUFFALO GROVE,ILLINOIS ON MONDAY JULY 12,1999
CALL TO ORDER
President Hartstein called the meeting to order at 7:34 P.M. Those present stood and pledged allegiance to the Flag.
ROLL CALL
Roll call indicated the following present:President Hartstein;Trustees Marienthal,Reid,Braiman,Hendricks,
Glover and Berman.
Alsopresent were: William Balling,Village Manager;William Raysa,Village Attorney;Ghida Sahyouni,Assistant
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Village Manager; William Brimm,Assistant Village Manager/Finance Director;Robert Giddens,MIS Director;
Robert Pfeil,Village Planner;Fire Chief Allenspach; and Joseph Tenerelli,Village Treasurer.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES
Moved by Glover,seconded by Braiman,to approve the minutes of the June 7, 1999 Regular Meeting,the June 14,
1999 Committee of the Whole Meeting;the June 21, 1999 Regular Meeting,and the June 28, 1999 Committee of the
Whole meeting. Upon roll call,Trustees voted as follows:
AYES: 6-Marienthal,Reid,Braiman,Glover,Berman
NAYS: 0-None
ABSTAIN: 1 -Hendricks(June 7, 1999 Regular Meeting)
Motion declared carried.
WARRANT#889
Mr.Tenerelli read Warrant#889. Moved by Glover,seconded by Braiman,to approve Warrant#889 in the amount
of$2,578,028.32, authorizing payment of bills listed.Upon roll call,Trustees voted as follows:
AYES: 6-Marienthal,Reid,Braiman,Hendricks,Glover,Berman
NAYS: 0-None
Motion declared carried.
JULY 4th FIREWORKS
President Hartstein commented on the wonderful 4th of July program that was put on by the band followed by the
fireworks.
COMMUNITY RELATIONS
President Hartstein commented on the crimes of hatred that were committed recently;he stated that bigotry and
hatred and intolerance must be condemned and the community must do whatever possible to speak out against that
type of behavior;a moment of silence was observed in memory of those who were attacked.
RESOLUTION#99-37-ROUTE 22
President Hartstein reported on his recent meeting with Mayor LaPiana of Lincolnshire concerning Route 22;he then
read the proposed resolution.
Moved by Reid,seconded by Braiman,to pass Resolution#99-37,a resolution supporting improvements along
Illinois Route 22 between U.S.Route 14 and U.S.Route 41. Upon roll call,Trustees voted as follows:
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AYES: 6-Marienthal,Reid,Braiman,Hendricks,Glover,Berman
NAYS: 0-None
Motion declared carried.
RESOLUTION#99-38-ROUTE 22
Trustee Reid suggested also passing a more generic resolution regarding Route 22.
Moved by Reid, seconded by Braiman,to pass Resolution#99-38,a resolution supporting improvements along
Illinois Route 22 between U.S.Route 14 and U.S.Route 41. Upon roll call,Trustees voted as follows:
AYES: 6-Marienthal,Reid,Braiman,Hendricks,Glover,Berman
NAYS: 0-None
Motion declared carried.
PARK DEDICATION
President Hartstein announced the dedication of Nicole Park scheduled to take place tomorrow.
COMMUNITY RELATIONS
Trustee Berman also commented on the recent hate crimes,and stated that he has always felt a sense of pride in our
community as residents have embraced its diversity,and he would like staff to prepare a resolution for our next
meeting unequivocally reaffirming our commitment as a Board and as a community to use the resources at our
disposal to promote understanding between our residents of differing backgrounds.
DOWNTOWN AREAS
Trustee Berman reported on a newspaper article noting that several communities have undertaken programs to
improve the viability of their respective downtown/central business districts;he would like to have staff review the
actions taken by neighboring communities and report back to the Board on the scope of the improvements that are
proposed and undertaken and their potential application within Buffalo Grove.
LAKE COUNTY TRANSPORTATION IMPROVEMENT COMMITTEE
Trustee Reid noted that he will be attending Lake County Transportation Improvement Committee meeting this
coming Thursday,at which time the eight alternatives that are being considered for traffic relief will be shown;he
will present a complete report to the Board.
VILLAGE WEB SITE
Trustee Reid stated that the Village web site is under review,and the committee is looking for suggestions and
support from the community;he urged anyone interested to complete the application on the current web site and
return it to the Village Hall.
l GOLFVIEW TERRACE SEWER
v Mr.Balling brought the Board up to date on a question raised at the last meeting by Keith MacIsaac of 754 Golfview
Terrace,details of which are contained in Mr.Boysen's memo to him of July 6, 1999.
PUBLIC HEARING-ZONING ORDINANCE
President Hartstein opened the Public Hearing at 8:00 P.M.and asked if anyone was in attendance wishing to make
any statements pertaining to the proposed amendment to the Zoning Ordinance concerning appearance review and
ZBA procedures ;there were no such requests.
President Hartstein closed the Public Hearing at 8:03 P.M.
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OUESTIONS FROM THE AUDIENCE
President Hartstein asked if there were any questions from the audience;there were none.
CONSENT AGENDA
President Hartstein explained the Consent Agenda,stating that any member of the audience or the Board could
request that an item be removed for full discussion;there were no such requests.President Hartstein then read a brief
synopsis of each of the items on the Consent Agenda.
Moved by Braiman,seconded by Glover to approve the Consent Agenda.
RESOLUTION#99-39-Deputy Chief Hansen
Motion to approve Resolution#99-39,Commending Retiring Deputy Chief James A. Hansen.
RESOLUTION#99-40-Joint Fire Trainin Facility Agreement
Motion to approve Resolution#99-40,Approving Amendment No. 2 to the Joint Fire Training Agreement.
ORDINANCE#99-58-Amending Chapter 10
Motion to approve Ordinance#99-58,Amending Chapter 10 of the VOBG Municipal Code(Turning Restriction
Revision Lexington Dr. at Armstrong Dr.&Hastings Ln. at Armstrong Dr.)
MISSNER/HASTINGS FIRST RESUBDIVISION
Motion to approve the Missner/Hastings Plat of First Resubdivision.
WALSH SUBDIVISION SANITARY SEWER
Motion to approve the acceptance of Walsh Subdivision Sanitary Sewer-Initial Acceptance.
Upon roll call, Trustees voted as follows:
AYES: 6-Marienthal,Reid,Braiman,Hendricks,Glover,Berman
NAYS: 0-None
Motion declared carried.
ORDINANCE#99-59-APPEARANCE COMMISSION
Moved by Glover,seconded by Braiman,to pass Ordinance#99-59,an ordinance concerning the dissolution of the
Village of Buffalo Grove Appearance Commission. Upon roll call,Trustees voted as follows:
AYES: 6-Marienthal,Reid,Braiman,Hendricks,Glover,Berman
NAYS: 0-None
Motion declared carried.
ORDINANCE#99-60-NEXTEL COMMUNICATIONS
Moved by Marienthal,seconded by Reid,to pass Ordinance#99-60,an ordinance providing Nextel
Communications, 1080/1090 Johnson Drive, Special Use for retail sales in the Industrial District. Upon roll call,
Trustees voted as follows:
AYES: 6-Marienthal,Reid,Braiman,Hendricks,Glover,Berman
NAYS: 0-None
Motion declared carried.
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ORDINANCE#99-61 -NEXTEL WALL SIGN
Moved by Hendricks,seconded by Reid,to pass Ordinance#99-61,an ordinance providing Nextel Well Sign at
1080/1090 Johnson Drive,Building#2 at Chevy Chase Business Park. Upon roll call,Trustees voted as follows:
AYES: 6-Marienthal,Reid,Braiman,Hendricks,Glover,Berman
NAYS: 0-None
Motion declared carried.
BELMONT VILLAGE
Paul Shadle,Rudnick&Wolfe,attorneys representing the developer,introduced himself,David Nussbaum and
Kathy Farr of the Belmont Corp,and Allen Kracower to the Board;he then turned the floor over to Mr.Nussbaum.
A book of information about both the development and the developer was in the Board packets.
Mr.Nussbaum then presented a full description of the plan for Belmont Village, summarizing the changes that have
been made since the last meeting;he referred to a rendering of the facility;
Ms. Farr summarized the idea of assisted living,how it fits into senior housing options,the need for this type of
senior housing,why the proposed site is attractive to Belmont Corp for this use,and a brief history of Belmont Corp.
Mr. Kracower spoke about the fiscal impact of the proposed use and its appropriateness from a land planning
standpoint;he presented a general overview of the economic realities of this particular type of land use;he referred
to an aerial photo showing how this type of land use fits on this site.
Trustee Braiman stated that his concern initially was the loss of revenue;he now believes it is an appropriate use;he
does not know if a hotel would ever be viable;he believes this proposal would have less traffic than 0&R;he
believes it will be a benefit to seniors.
Moved by Braiman,seconded by Reid,to refer the Belmont Village proposal for an assisted living facility,Town
Center,to the Plan Commission for review.
Trustee Hendricks questions the need for this type of facility;he believes there are several facilities in the area;he
does not believe the developer has proven the case regarding the loss of revenue.
Trustee Glover asked how big the restaurant site would be;she wonders if there is too much on this parcel.
Mr.Nussbaum stated that they have had some restaurant interest.
Trustee Glover stated that she would want the restaurant built at the same time as the assisted living facility.
Trustee Berman echoed Trustee Braiman's comments;he has a lot of concerns about the restaurant proposal;he
agrees that it has to be simultaneous development;he wants to see a concrete land plan.
Trustee Reid asked if the residents will have cars;Mr.Nussbaum stated that some do,but it is rare. Trustee Reid has
a concern with the parking, and believes provisions should be made for days when there is an excess of visitors;he
believes there needs to be a plan for how the wellness needs are going to be addressed;he would make his support
subject to both the wellness center and the restaurant being developed at the same time.
Trustee Marienthal stated that he would want to see both sites developed at the same time;he would prefer not to see
the tower,and he asked about making the building two stories;Mr.Nussbaum stated that the building must be three
stories.
Trustee Glover is concerned with the overflow parking;she wants to make sure that the assisted living does not plan
on using the restaurant for overflow parking.
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Upon roll call,Trustees voted as follows on the motion:
AYES: 5 -Marienthal,Reid,Braiman,Glover,Berman
NAYS: 1 -Hendricks
Motion declared carried.
TELEPHONE SYSTEM
Moved by Berman,seconded by Glover,to authorize bid for a new telephone system for the local campus,as
detailed in the Board Explanation Form dated 7/12/99.
Mr.Giddens presented a brief overview of the proposal.
Upon roll call, Trustees voted as follows:
AYES: 6-Marienthal,Reid,Braiman,Hendricks,Glover,Berman
NAYS: 0-None
Motion declared carried.
GOLF COURSE MAINTENANCE FACILITY
Move by Berman,seconded by Braiman to refer the Buffalo Grove Golf Course Maintenance Facility,amendment of
special use in the R-4 District,to the Plan Commission for review:
Mr.Balling briefly reviewed this proposal,details of which are contained in the Board Explanation Form dated
7/12/99.
Trustee Hendricks expressed concern regarding the parking.
Trustee Reid asked why the extra space is necessary;he is concerned about the silver maple tree.
Jeff Brenkus of Groundwork,Ltd. made a brief presentation to the Board;he reviewed the Concept Site Plan;he
stated that the added space is necessary because of new uses inside the building;he stated that the removal of the
silver maple tree is desirable because of its large root systems.
Trustee Marienthal stated that information on this proposal should be made available to surrounding residents.
Trustee Reid stated that something needs to be done to make this building more attractive or else it should be put
back deeper into the property so it is not as visible.
Trustee Braiman suggested that perhaps relocating the building to the south or west would make it less intrusive to
Vintage.
Trustee Hendricks again stated that his main issue is parking;Mr.Green stated that parking will be provided
elsewhere on the site.
John Green,Groundwork,Ltd.,stated that parking is provided for the employees in the maintenance building yard
area.
Trustee Glover stated that she wants to see landscaping and the facade of the building more pleasing.
In answer to a question from Trustee Glover,Mr.Green explained why the expansion is necessary.
Trustee Berman stated that Mr.Molinaro should be at the Plan Commission meeting when this is discussed,.
Mr.Green stated that the maintenance yard will be paved.
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Upon roll call,Trustees voted as follows on the motion:
AYES: 6-Marienthal,Reid,Braiman,Hendricks,Glover,Berman
NAYS: 0-None
Motion declared carried.
ADJOURNMENT
Moved by Braiman,seconded by Reid,to adjourn the meeting. Upon roll call,Trustees voted as follows:
AYES: 6-Marienthal,Reid,Braiman,Hendricks,Glover,Berman
NAYS: 0-None
Motion declared carried
The meeting was adjourned at 9:38 P.M.
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APPROVED BY ME THIS DAY OF , 1999.
Village President