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February 3, 1964
The regular meeting of the President and Board of Trustees of.the Village
of Deerfield was called to order by the President in the Council Chambers of
the Village Hall on Monday, February 3, 1964 at 8 :10 p.m. The clerk called the
roll and reported the.following were
Present: I. K. Hearn, President
John A. S. Lindemann
George P. Sch4eicher
Ellis W. Smith
James M. Wetzel
Absent: James M. Mandler
and that a quorum was present and in attendance at the.meeting. Also present
were Messrs.. Seymour Axelrood, representing the village attorney, and Norris
Stilphen, manager.
Moved by Trustee Smith, seconded by Trustee Schleicher, that minutes of
the regular meeting held January 20, 1964 be approved as corrected.
Motion carried unanimously.
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In connection with a proposal that the village adopt an ordinance which
U would prohibit the installation of tanks for flammable liquids within 200 ft.
V of a place of public assembly,.such as schools, churches, etc., Mr. Axelrood
reported the present village ordinance did not permit such installations within
300 ft. It was the consensus of the Board that, since the Village's ordinance
is more stringent than the proposed ordinance, the matter be dropped.
1st Presentation - Ordinance The first presentation was made of the
S/A ##104, Wilmot Water Main ordinance providing for the Wilmot Road
water main improvement, Special Assessment
No. 104. The ordinance was read in full.
Mr. Axelrood reported on negotiations on the basis of a two -third reduction
in the assessment for the Irl Marshall property included in the Greenwood Storm
Sewer Special Assessment No. 101, which was heretofore authorized by the Board.
He stated the offer was rejected and the attorney for Mr. Marshal_I will appear
in Court to oppose the entire assessment. In the Court hearing, Mr. Axelrood
said, the village would not offer the two - thirds reduction again, but would ask
for confirmation of the original assessment levied against the property.
Report - Investigation President Hearn reported a detailed investi-
of Alleged Violations gation had been made of the five charges of
ordinance violations listed by Mr. John
Jursich at the meeting of January 20, and stated he did not think it would serve
any useful purpose to publish the detailed study. He reported as follows:
1. Briarwood Vist Subdivision: A stop
Commissioner on December 1, 1961 when work was
Board.approved the subdivision at the December
December 21. The Board took action to authori:
proceed with the construction knowing that the
all requirements of the village.
order was issued by the Building
started prior to approval. The
18th meeting, and bond was filed
ze the issuance of permits to
developer would comply fully with
2. Briarwood Country Club garage: The entire area is occupied by the club
and a conditional use granted for the golf course and club facilities. The
club is permitted to do all things necessary to the. operation of a country club
including service buildings. The new structure is located approximately 100 ft.
back from Waukegan Road and replaces an old building which was not more than 40
ft. back. The nww building was less than 10% of the club building area, and
under the ordinances of the village the manager was authorized to approve the
issuance of the permi t.
3. Sara Lee Signs: The building plans included the subject .signs and
were approved by the Board of Trustees. The Board did not discuss the signs
specifically, but they were shown in detail and dimensions on the building
plans. No improper action was taken in permitting construction. In the future
all signs indicated on a building plan will be given separate consideration by
the ,Board.
4. Issuance of a building permit to Arnold Pederson for addition and
alterations: The building inspector recommended the permit be issued. The
Building Commissioner was acting as Village Manager, and relying on the judgment
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of the Building Inspector, authorized the issuance of the permit. The action
was a human error.
5. The sign ordinance has been under study for some 10 years, all Boards
having worked on the problem, resulting in considerable confusion and incon-
sistencies as to the.approved ordinance. Drafts of proposed ordinance have been
circulated. He urged the public to read the section of the Municipal Code
relating to bill- boards. He added the Building Department had abated 50 sign
violations, but in other instances they had been unsuccessful. Some signs pre-
date any zoning ordinance.relating to signs.
He requested the village attorney to draft a comprehensive sign ordinance
in keeping with Village objectives which will be legal and can be defended.
He concluded by stating the Board re- affirmed confidence in the ability, competence
and performance of Messrs. Stilphen and Bowen.
In answer to Mr. Jursich's question, President Hearn stated the investi-
gation had been made under his direction by village employees. Mr. Axelrood
stated that he could not allow the meeting to be conducted as a judicial deter-
mination, whereupon Mr. Jursich stated he would not address the Board further.
Trustee Schleicher stated the charges had been looked into and no justifi-
cation had been found for disciplinary action.
Report on Cook Cty. Annexations Mr. Axelrood reported he had discussed the
annexation of the Soil Testing property
with the company's attorney, who had stated that one parcel would soon be sold,
leaving two separate parcels of two acres each. These two tracts would not
meet the 3 acre minimum established by the village's Manufacturing regulations.
He further reported a letter had been sent to the Public Service Company listing
recent Supreme Court decisions which lent validity to the granting of a conditional
use on residential property for sub - station facilities. Mr. Stilphen pointed
out the annexation of the Public Service Company tract was the key to the annex-
ation of the other properties in Cook County.
Discussion was had on the recent Supreme Court decision permitting a.n
annexation of territory across the Toll Road. In answer to Trustee Wetzel's
question, the attorney stated that if the Soil Testing property is annexed to
the Village, all of Pfingsten Road could be included in the annexation. The
present plat of the property shows the East 1/2 of• Pfingsten Road as:being part
of the tract. President Hearn urged that the Board pursue the annexations as
expeditiously as possible under conditions which will enable the tracts to be
brought into the village. He proposed that the attorney, manager and amember
of the Board of Trustees act as a committee of three to arrange a meeting with
the owners and attorneys as expeditiously as possible and report back to the
Board at the next meeting. Trustee Smith moved, seconded by Trustee Lindemann,
that Trustee Wetzel be appointed to serve on the committee.
Motion carried unanimously.
Report - Flood Plain Bldg. Code A report was received from the Building
Amendment Referred to Attorney Board of Appeals recommending that-the
Building Code be amended to establish
special building requirements for buildings in areas subject to flooding. Said
amendments would include definitions and special regulations for foundation
design, waterproofing, floor constructi:on, grading, sill elevations and footing
drains. Trustee Schleichermoved, seconded by Trustee Lindemann, that the r
recommendations be referred to the village attorney for the preparation of an
ordinance.
Motion carried unanimously.
Discussion was had on the Building Board of Appeals report which questioned
a change in use in the American Legion building from an assembly hall to the
occupancy by a dairy store and photographer's studio. A building permit was
issued for partitions in the part of the building occupied by the photographer;
the dairy store did not require a building permit since no remodeling was
necessary. It was the opinion of the Building Board that a new Occupancy Permit
was required due to the change in use. The manager stated the Building Commissioner
had relied on the advice of the village attorney in issuing the building permit.
It was the consensus of the Board that this was a procedural matter to be
handled at the administrative level. The Building Commissioner stated he would
take the matter up with the Building Board of Appeals at its next meeting.
A letter was received from the Plan Commission recommending that the
Board do everything in its poer to get the School Board of Districts 108 and
109 to cooperate in a re- alignment of school district boundaries to resolve
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problems created by subdivisions such as the proposed Kennedy.development which
is located in.both districts. Trustee 6mith suggested that copies of the Plan
Commission letter be sent to the League of Women Voters and the School Board
of 109 as an example of the interrelationship of zoning and school districts.
In connection with the matter of the Hovland special assessment improve-
ments, the manager reported a petition had been filed by Mr. Sumner Walker for
a public hearing before the Plan Commission for the rezoning of the entire
Hovland. area.
Resolution - Prevailing Wages A resolution was presented establishing the
prevailing wages in the Village of Deer-
field for work under the Motor Fuel Tax act, with schedule attached. Trustee
Schleicher moved, seconded by Trustee Smith, that the said resolution be adopted.
Upon roll call the vote was as follows:
Ayes: Lindemann, Schleicher, Smith, Wetzel (4)
Nays: None (0)
Appoint Finance Committee President Hearn appointed Trustee Smith
as Chairman, and Trustees Schleicher and
Lindemann as members of the Finance Committee. The President asked the committee
to set a target date of April lst for the 1964 -65 budget.
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Schleicher, that a resolution be adopted
authorizing application to be made for permits for construction and maintenance
V on state highway rights -of. -way in the Village of Deerfield. Adopted by the
following vote:
Ayes: Lindemann, Schleicher, Smith, Wetzel (4)
Nays: None (0)
Resignation - Mrs. D. Morrow A letter was received from Mrs. Demarest
From Safety Council Morrow submitting her resignation from
the Safety Council. The President
directed the manager to write to Mrs. Morrow thanking her for her service, and
to notify the Manpower Commission of the vacancy with a request that names be
submitted .for a replacement.
Approve Colony Point Sub. It was reported the final plat of Colony
Point Subdivision (formerly Inni sfree)
had been reviewed by two members of the Plan Commission and could be approved,
but not to be recorded until Improvement plans are approved, bond posted and
fees paid. The manager reported one objector had been satisfies by Mr. Kennedy's
assurance that bushes would be planted along the lot line and location and
design of the house on the abutting lot would be subject to his approval.
Trustee Smith moved, seconded by Trustee Schleicher, that the plat be approved,
subject to approval of improvement plans, bond and fees. Adopted by the
following vote:
Ayes: Lindemann, Schleicher, Smith, Hearn (4)
Nays: None (0)
Not voting: Wetzel (1)
Discussion was ha.d on the request of.Mr. Kennedy for permission to con-
struct a driveway from Deerfield Road near the east bridge for a model house and
office with parking space at the rear of Lot 176, Colony. Point Subdivision. It
was the consensus of the Board that, due to the question of the location of the
sanitary sewer and a possible traffic hazard in the location of the driveway,
the request be investigated further by the Building Commissione.r and the Safety
Council, and report made to the Board at its next meeting. The Building
Commissioner suggested thatii�he,vidlagerrequi-reia bbndCfor the portion of
Carlisle that will be used during the construction in the Colony Point Subdivision
to cover any damage to the pavement that might occur due to the heavy use.
A letter was received from Mr. Kennedy requesting permission to put up
two small portable signs directing people to the Scatterwood Subdivision, one
at the southeast corner of Wettgate'and Waukegan, the second on the island at
Wincanton and Westgate. The signs would be placed and taken up each day, and
would be temporary, since only 8 lots in Scatterwood remain to be sold. Mr.
Charles Raff, Chairman of the Board of Zoning Appeals, pointed out the zoning
ordinances did not permit such signs. President Hearn read the pertinent section
of the ordinance, and the attorney stated the proposed signs would be in
violation. Trustee Schleicher pointed out the attorney had been directed to
prepare a new sign ordinance, and suggested that the Plan Commission be advised
to arrange for a public hearing in the interest of expediting the adoption of
a new ordinance. President Hearn stated that under the circumstances, the Board
had no choice other than to deny Mr. Kennedy's request.
Trustee Lindemann left the meeting.
President Hearn read the section of
erection of a billboard for the purpose of
of necessity, and approval of the Board of
Trustee Schleicher withdrew his previous s
request for signs be referred to the Board
Smith.
the Zoning OrdinancewWhich permits the
selling lots and buildings, upon a showing
Zoning Appeals after a public hearing.
uggestion, and moved that Mr. Kennedy's
of Zoning Appeals. Seconded by Trustee
Motion carried unanimously.
Approve Preliminary Plat The Plan Commission recommended approval of
Lobban Resubdivision the preliminary plat of the Robert Lobban
resubdivision of Lots "p" and "R", Thornhill
Farm Estates, into 9 lots. Trustee Schleicher moved, seconded by Trustee Wetzel,
that the preliminary plat be approved as recommended. Adopted by the following vote:
Ayes: Schleicher, Smith,Wetzel, Hearn (4)
Nays: None (0)
Approve Payout - We -Go Park Trustee Smith moved, seconded by Trustee
Sub. Improvements Wetzel, that the Board approve a reduction
to $72,314.89 in the letter filed with the
village for We -Go Park Subdivision improvements, as recommended by the Building
Commissioner, the reduction covering work completed. Adopted by the following vote:
Ayes: Schleicher, Smith, Wetzel, Hearn (4)
Nays: None (0)
Trustee Lindemann re- entered the meeting and was present thereafter.
Discussion was had on the proposed improvement of Hazel Avenue east from
Wilmot Road, plans for. the improvements having been prepared by Charles Greengard
Associates as a special assessment project at the time of the Floral Park Sub-
division development. The proposed street would provide additional accesss to
the Park District swimming pool which will be completed this summer. President
Hearn directed the manager to determine the attitude of the Park Board with
respect to this improvement.
Accept Briarwood Vist #2 The Building Commissioner recommended that
Surface Improvements surface improvements in Briarwoods Vista
Subdivision #2 be accepted, subject to
replacement of 2 sidewalk slabs, construction of connecting walks to the roadway
at Carlisle and County Line Road, street light repair at the east end of Crestview
Drive, and provision made to prevent earth fill from being washed onto the abutting
property at the east end of Crestview. Trustee Smith moved, seconded by Trustee
Schleicher, that the surface improvements be accepted subject to the listed
corrections.
Motion carried unanimously.
Approve Sewer Extension The manager reported a request had been
S. Waukegan Road received from Mr. Alvin Richman, 472 Burton,
Highland Park, for permission to extend the
sanitary sewer 300 ft. along Waukegan Road from a point 460 ft. north of County
Line Road. Trustee Lindemann moved, seconded by Trustee Smith, that the Board
approve the sewer extension, the entire cost to be paid by the owner, as rqquested
by Mr. Richman.
Motion carried unanimously.
The manager reported a review had been made of t.ie Village's insurance
coverage, and the expert had recommended a change in the policy to include repair
and replacement of all pressure vessels. 'The proposed change would increase the
present premium cost by approximately $138. It was the consensus of the Board
that the manager should arrange for the additional coverage.
Sara Lee Signs The manager reported a number of complaints
had been received regarding the Sara Lee
signs, particularly the sign on the west side of the tower. A letter was received
from Kitchens of Sara Lee. It was suggested the sign might be shut off Friday
evenings for the weekends, and a study be made on the feasibility of•toning down
the intensity of the lights. It was the opinion of the Board that the matter be
tabled until problems relating to signs are cleared up.
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Mrs. Willard Loarie, Oxford Road, pointed out the Zoning Ordinance regulation:
on signs permitted only one sign in the Manufacturing District to identify the
occupant of•a building or complex of buildings, and such directional signs as
are authorized by the Village Board. She said no public hearing had been held
on a variation to permit additional signs on the Sara Lee premises. Mr. Richard
Gilbert, Central Avenue, asked if Board approval negated existing ordinances of
the Village. Mr.Axelrood was asked to study the matter.
Mrs. Loarie also stated she had received a report that dumping was taking
place south of the Edens.spur, and asked that an investigation be made. She
suggested the Building Commissioner check with the Cook County Zoning Board.
It was the decision of the Board that no action be taken with respect to
Dumping at Brickyards The manager reported a letter had been
dump at Milwaukee Avenue,
received from Mesdames Loarie, Clampitt, and
Marquardt regarding the overnight parking of scavenger trucks on the National
Mrs. Loarie.stated the
Brick Company property, pointing out the Village had arranged for parking at
the Highland Park landfill. They also mentioned that debris from the Sara Lee
dump site was.necessary at
plant was being dumped by a.local scavenger. Mr. Stilphen stated an investigation
had been made prior to the receipt of this letter, on the complaint of Mr. Harold
manager was requested to
Wexler, Forestway Drive, and that the County Health Department had cooperated
with the village in the inspection of the brickyard and found that organic
the possible pollution of
material was being dumped which could create a pollution problem in the west
drainage ditch. At his request a summons was issued to the Russheimer Trucking
the brickyard pit.
Company on a charge of dumping organic putrescible material from a building site
in Skokie. He reported the Lake County Health Department will follow through
in stopping the dumping. He stated the local scavenger had brought ashes from
the Sara Lee.site, but would discontinue this operation.
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The parking of vehicles at thb Brick Company had been checked out by the
Lake County Health Department, who had indicated they found nothing objectionable
and it was a good place to store these vehicles. The scavenger had made these
arrangements with the National Brick Company because of the vandalism experienced
at the Highland Park landfill site.
Mrs. Loarie also stated she had received a report that dumping was taking
place south of the Edens.spur, and asked that an investigation be made. She
suggested the Building Commissioner check with the Cook County Zoning Board.
It was the decision of the Board that no action be taken with respect to
Manager's Reports The manager reported on a meeting with a
representative from Tennaqua Club, who
had stated the club was working out plans with the Toll Road Commission to petition
for sewer and water extensions to serve the Toll Road station and the club.
Tennaqua would petition for annexation.
A complaint was received regarding a dangerous building at 519 Elm Street.
The Village attorney stated his office had handled several such cases, and he
was directed to take such action as is necessary to remove the building.
Mr. Stilphen reported that preliminary results of a survey of Woodland
Park and Bannockburn residents with regard to the Telegraph Road Railroad crossing
showed 59 favoring the installation of crossing gates, 15 favored leaving the
crossing as it is, and 9 were in favor of closing the crossing. A further report
will be made to the Board.
A letter was received from the Board of Commissioners of the Wes.t Drainage
Ditch, giving locations along the ditch where sewage is entering the stream. The
manager stated an inspection had been made confirming the information given by
the Drainage Commissioners, and steps would be taken to correct these conditions.
Further reports will be submitted to the Board on this problem.
There being no further business, on motion by Trustee Wetzel, seconded by
Trustee Schleicher, the meeting was adjourned at 10:50 p.m.
APPROVED:
C
President
ATTEST:
Village Clerk
a proposed
dump at Milwaukee Avenue,
which has been opposed by the Village of
Riverwoods.
Mrs. Loarie.stated the
Lake County Health Depart "ent felt that no
additional
dump site was.necessary at
this time.
The
manager was requested to
write to the State Sanitary Water Board
regarding
the possible pollution of
the west drainage ditch from the materials
dumped in
the brickyard pit.
Manager's Reports The manager reported on a meeting with a
representative from Tennaqua Club, who
had stated the club was working out plans with the Toll Road Commission to petition
for sewer and water extensions to serve the Toll Road station and the club.
Tennaqua would petition for annexation.
A complaint was received regarding a dangerous building at 519 Elm Street.
The Village attorney stated his office had handled several such cases, and he
was directed to take such action as is necessary to remove the building.
Mr. Stilphen reported that preliminary results of a survey of Woodland
Park and Bannockburn residents with regard to the Telegraph Road Railroad crossing
showed 59 favoring the installation of crossing gates, 15 favored leaving the
crossing as it is, and 9 were in favor of closing the crossing. A further report
will be made to the Board.
A letter was received from the Board of Commissioners of the Wes.t Drainage
Ditch, giving locations along the ditch where sewage is entering the stream. The
manager stated an inspection had been made confirming the information given by
the Drainage Commissioners, and steps would be taken to correct these conditions.
Further reports will be submitted to the Board on this problem.
There being no further business, on motion by Trustee Wetzel, seconded by
Trustee Schleicher, the meeting was adjourned at 10:50 p.m.
APPROVED:
C
President
ATTEST:
Village Clerk