05/20/196877
May 20, 1968
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, May 20, 1968 at 8 :05 p.m. The clerk called the roll and
reported that the following were
.Present: H. Ross Finney, President
Charles R. Bootz
Raymond L. Craig
Bernard Forrest
George Kelm
Charles H. Raff
George P. Schleicher
Absent: None
and that a quorum was present and in attendance at the meeting. Also present
were Messrs. Richard Houpt, Village attorney, and Norris Stilphen, manager.
Ordinance- Variations In connection with the request for variations
Lots 22 t 23, King's Cove requested by Mr. Irwin Blietz, the manager
Sub. (0- 68 -21) reported that members of the Board of Zoning
Appeals had been contacted Fegarding Mr. Blieti's
letter giving steps taken to insure that no future encroachments into front or
side yards would occur in the construction of houses in King's Cove Subdivision.
The members expressed approval of the letter, one member suggesting that all
building lines be covered, including rear yards also. The ordinance granting
variations from the provisions of the Zoning Ordinance with respect to Lots 22 and
23 in King's Cove Subdivision was presented and read in full.
Trustee Bootz moved, seconded by Trustee Craig, that the rules be waived to
permit action on the said ordinance at its first presentation. Adopted by the
following vote:
Ayes: Bootz, Craig, Kelm, Finney (4)
Nays: Forrest, Raff, Schleicher (3)
Mr. Blietz agreed to submit a letter including tolerances for rear yards
as well as side and front yard encroachments.
Trustee Craig moved, seconded by Tru5tee Bootz, that the ordinance granting
varations with respect to Lots 22 and 23, King's Cove Subdivision, be adopted.
Upon roll call the ordinance passed by the following vote:
Ayes: Bootz, Craig, Kelm, Finney (4)
Nays: Forrest, Gaff, Schleicher (3)
The President signed the ordinance indicating his approval thereof.
Approve Bldg. Permit A report from the Board of Building Appeals
Foundations - Valenti Shopping recommended the issuance of the building permit
Center for excavation and footings for the Valenit
Shopping center at Waukegan and County Line
Roads. Trustee Raff moved, seconded by Trustee Schleicher, that the Board approve
Trustee Raff moved, seconded by Trustee Forrest, that minutes of the
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regular meeting
held May 6, 1968 be approved as corrected. Motion carried
unanimously.
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Approve Joint-State-Village
The manager reported that the height of the
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Project- Deerfield Rd. Fire Department's snorkel unit is 11 feet 2
Improvement 60/40
Basis , inches, and there will be adequate clearance
at the Deerfield Road underpass after resurfacing
the pavement.
Trustee•Raff moved, seconded by Trustee Forrest, that the offer of
the Division
of Highways be accepted for the resurfacing of Deerfield Road from
the Railroad
to Wilmot Road as a jioint State - Village project, the entire cost
thereof to be
shared on a 60 -40 percent basis as proposed by the State; the
Village to be
responsible for the maintenance of said Road after the upgrading
from the West
Skokie Drainage Ditch to Wilmot Road. Adopted by the following vote:
Ayes: Bootz,
Craig, Forrest, Kelm, Raff, Schleicher (6)
Nays: None
(0)
Ordinance- Variations In connection with the request for variations
Lots 22 t 23, King's Cove requested by Mr. Irwin Blietz, the manager
Sub. (0- 68 -21) reported that members of the Board of Zoning
Appeals had been contacted Fegarding Mr. Blieti's
letter giving steps taken to insure that no future encroachments into front or
side yards would occur in the construction of houses in King's Cove Subdivision.
The members expressed approval of the letter, one member suggesting that all
building lines be covered, including rear yards also. The ordinance granting
variations from the provisions of the Zoning Ordinance with respect to Lots 22 and
23 in King's Cove Subdivision was presented and read in full.
Trustee Bootz moved, seconded by Trustee Craig, that the rules be waived to
permit action on the said ordinance at its first presentation. Adopted by the
following vote:
Ayes: Bootz, Craig, Kelm, Finney (4)
Nays: Forrest, Raff, Schleicher (3)
Mr. Blietz agreed to submit a letter including tolerances for rear yards
as well as side and front yard encroachments.
Trustee Craig moved, seconded by Tru5tee Bootz, that the ordinance granting
varations with respect to Lots 22 and 23, King's Cove Subdivision, be adopted.
Upon roll call the ordinance passed by the following vote:
Ayes: Bootz, Craig, Kelm, Finney (4)
Nays: Forrest, Gaff, Schleicher (3)
The President signed the ordinance indicating his approval thereof.
Approve Bldg. Permit A report from the Board of Building Appeals
Foundations - Valenti Shopping recommended the issuance of the building permit
Center for excavation and footings for the Valenit
Shopping center at Waukegan and County Line
Roads. Trustee Raff moved, seconded by Trustee Schleicher, that the Board approve
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the foundations plan and authorize issuance of the permit.
Motion carried unanimously.
Defer Baxter Lab Rezoni:gg The notice of hearing by the Lake County
Request Board of Zoning Appeals was read on the
petition of Travenol Laboratories (Baxter)
to rezon6,property north of County Line Road between the Toll Road and Sanders
Road from the OR to the LI classification; the hearing to be held May 27, 1968
at 9:30 A.M. in the Deerfield Village Hall. Receipt was acknowledged bf,a letter
from the Board of Education of School District No. 110 stressing the District's
need for a revenue producing development, and requesting Lake County and the
Villages of Riverwoods and Deerfield to approve the request of Travenol Labora-
tories. Copies of a.proposed resolution opposing the rezoning were received
from the Village of Riverwoods. President Finney stated the Riverwoods Board
of Trustees was meeting and would be present later.
Trustee Kelm moved, seconded by Trustee Bootz, that the matter be deferred
until later in the meeting when representatives from Riverwoods are present.
Motion carried unanimously.
Authorize Execution of Contract The manager reported that a resolution
Hazel: Avenue Bridge Construction had been received from the Lake County
Board of Supervisors approving the con-
struction of the Hazel Avenue bridge by the low bidder, Eric Bolander Company,
as a joint County - Village project, subject to approval.by the Division of
Highways and concurrence by the Village of Deerfield, and authorizing execution
of the contract by County officials. Trustee Raff moved, secord ed by Trustee
Bootz, that the Board concur with the award of the contract to.the low bidder,
and execution of the contract be authorized on behalf of the Village. Adopted
by the following vote:
Ayes: Bootz, Craig, Forrest, Kelm, Raff, Schleicher (6)
Nays: None (0)
Resolution -Deny Baxter LI Rezoning A lengthy discussion was had on the
RR�Approve OR & LI Zoning Travenol (Baxter) rezoning petition.
Mr. Paul Martin, President of Riverwoods,
stated that a quorum was not present at
the Riverwoods Board meeting, and therefore the Resolution opposing the rezoning
could not be passed; however, all members except one who is out of the country
had read and approved the Resbluti:on, copies of which had been given the Village
Board. Mr. Abbey, representing the company, stated that the LI classification
was requested since a limited amount of manufacturing will be done on the
premises although the greater number of employees will be in the research and
technical fields. He pointed out that the same performance standards are
established for OR and LI uses, but the company needs the flexibility which can
only be given under the LI classification. Both Mr. Abbey and the attorney for
the company expressed the opinion that the proposed rezoning would have no
effect on the residential zoning of nearby properties. The company projects
a maximum number of employees at 1200 to 1500 when the site is fulliy:developed.
President Martin urged the Board to recommend denial of the peti.tion
since the location of the subject property west of the Toll Road and its develop-
ment as light industry would have a much greater affect on the Village of River-
woods than on Deerfield, although Deerfield is the nearer municipality. Mr.
Joseph Koss, 243 Wilmot Road, a nearby property owner, also urged,the Board to
oppose the petition, and raised a strong objection to discussion of the matter
without notice to nearby owners of property who will be seriously affected by
the proposed change in zoning.
Mr. Abbey then presented a sketch showing a 350 foot buffer strip of OR
zoning at'tbe north and south ends of the property, and an OR strip with a
maximum depth of 600 feet along the Sanders Road frontage, the remainder of the
property to be zoned Ll. Mr. Don:; Banta, President of School District No. 110,
stated the plan appeared to be an excellent compromise and urged its acceptance.
He stated the financial needs of the school district required other than resi-
dlentlal uses, and pointed out that, although a zoning decision would be made, it
was in fact an educational decision. Mr. Martin stated that the plan appeared
to meet major objectives of Riverwoods plans for the development of the property,
no decision could be made until the proposal had been studied. The adequacy of
the proposed buffer strips was discussed, and Mr. William Hill, a Trustee of
Riverwoods, pointed out the strips could be sold and developed as OR..
The meeting was recessed at 10 :00 p.m., and reconvened at 10 :20 p.m.,
all members present.
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Further discussion was had on the Travenol rezoning matter and the compromise
proposed by Mr. Abbey. Mr. Martin stated'the proposal indicated a willingness on
the company's part to give something, and Riverwoods was also willing to give
something, but the Riverwoods Board could not give a decision on a matter of such
importance on a moments notice. He urged the Deerfield Board to actively oppose
the petitioned rezoning at the public hearing on May 27th to allow time to study
the compromise. It was suggested that Travenol withdraw its present petition
and file a new petition for rezoning on the basis of the compromise solution of
buffer strips of OR classification as proposed.
Matters of procedure were discussed. The Village attorney stated that if
the•Board favors the proposal presented by Mr. Abbey, a resolution could be
adopted objecting to.the rezoning petition in its present form, and then indicating
approval along the general lines of the proposal.
Trustee Raff moved, seconded by Trustee Bootz, that a Resolution be prepared
objecting to the petition of Travenol Laboratories as presently submitted, but
indicating endorsement of a rezoning which would maintain 350 foot strips of OR
on the north and south of any LI zoning and 600 feet of OR on the west, with
variations granted to permit two access roads not to exceed 60 feet each across
the OR zoned strip for access to the LI zoned property.
The attorney for the Village of Riverwoods asked that the Deerfield Board
not take action on a proposal introduced at the 11th hour which would have a long
V time affect on the whole area. Dr. Andrew Ebert, a research chemist and a resident
U of the Clavinia Subdivision, urged further consideration before any action is taken
by the Board in approving a rezoning to LI with OT buffer strips.
The motion was adopted by the following vote:
Ayes: Bootz, Craig, Raff, Schleicher (4)
Nays: Forrest, Kelm (2)
The Village attorney read a Resolution prepared by the Travenol company
and revised in accordance with the Board's motion authorizing preparation of
a resolution. Discussion was had on whether parking should be permitted in the
OR zoned property, and it was the consensus that parking was reasonable and
should be permitted. President Martin of Riverwoods again urged delay, and
pointed out that parking was a matter that had not been discussed and was a
typical example of what can come up when a complex problem is being decided in
a short time.
Trustee Raff moved, seconded by Trustee Bootz, that the Resolution be adopted
as read. Adopted by the following vote:
Ayes: Bootz, Craig, Raff, Schleicher (4)
Nays: Forrest, Kelm (2)
The meeting was recessed at 11 :25 and reconvened at' 11 :35 p.m.,
all members present.
Re: Flooding The attorney for the developer of the North Trail
North Trail Sub. Subdivision reported that a contract to purchase
the adjoining property had been signed for the
purpose of ponding of flood waters and a storm sewer installation. The property
is in the City of Highland Park and questions have arisen which must be resolved
before the flooding problem can be taken care of. President Finney suggested
that the owner be given another month to resolve the matter and it be placed on
the agenda for the 2nd meeting in June, the Board concurring.
P.C. Report - Clavnia Lots
Reserved for Street
to the west, be vacated, and
that purpose. Trustee Bootz
the Plan Commission be accep
Motion carried unanimously.
A report from the Plan Commission recommended that
Lot 63, Clavinia Subdivision, heretofore reserved
for street purposes to provide access to property
Lot 29, Unit 4, Clavinia Subdivision be reserved for
moved, seconded by Trustee Kelm, that the report of
ted.
Approve Agreement Re: Lots An Agreement between Valenti Builders and the
29 & 63, Clavinia- Autboei:ze Village of Deerfield providing for the vacation
Execution of Lot 29 and reserving Lot 63, Unit 4, Clavinia
Subdivision, for street purposes, was presented
and read in full. Trustee Kelm moved, seconded by Trustee Raff, that the
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Agreement be approved and execution by the President and Clerk be authorized.
Adopted by the following vote:
Ayes: Bootz, Craig, Forrest, Kelm , Raff, Schleicher (6)
Nays: None (0)
Accept Bid - Rivano Electric The manager reported that the following
Traffic Lights Sec. 2 .TL -CS bids had been received for traffic light
upgrading at the Deerfield - Waukegan Road
intersection, MFT Section 24- TL -CS:
BIDDER BID
Rivano Electric Co. Inc. $6,559.75
Waukegan, Illinois
Virgil Cook and Son, Inc. $9,915.60
DeKa lb, Illinois
Aldridge Electric, Inc. $10,834.60
Lake Forest, Illinois
The engineers recommended that the contract be awarded to the low bidder,
Rivano Electric Co., Inc.
Trustee Craig moved, seconded by Trustee Forrest, that the low bid
of Rivano Electric Co., Inc. in the amount of $6,559.75 be accepted, and
preparation of the contract be authorized. Adopted by the following vote:
Ayes: Bootz, Craig, Forrest, Kelm, Raff, Schleicher (6)
Nays: None (0)
Resolution - Re:Closing Trustee Craig moved, eeconded by Trustee
Deerfield S Waukegan Rd. for Forrest, that a Resolution bb adopted
July 4th Parade providing for the assumption by the Village
R -68 -16 for full responsibility for traffic regu-
lation and liability for any damages
during the period that Waukegan Road and Deerfield Road are closed for the annual
Fourth of July parade.
Motion carried unanimously.
1st Presentation - Ordinance The first presentation wad made of an
Zoning Amendment -Moran Sub, ordinance amending the Zoning Ordinance
by reclassifying and rezoning the property
on Elmwood Avenue to be designated as the Moran Subdivision as an R -4 One- family
District. The ordinance was read in full.
1st Presentation - Ordinance The first presentation was made of an
Vacating Part of Elmwood Ave. ordinance vacating that part of Elmwood
Avenue as shown on the proposed plat of
the Moran Subdivision. The ordinance was read in full. The manager reported
that letters had not yet been received from the Park and School District regarding
the vacation of the street, although both districts had orally approved.
1st Presentation - Ordinance The first presentation was made of an
$ideyard Variation, 1146 ordinance granting a variation in the
Country Lane sideyard requirements of the Zoning
Ordinance with respect to the property
commonly known.as 1146 Country Lane. The ordinance was read in full.
Adopt 1968 -69 Budget Trustee Forrest moved, seconded by.Trustee
Bootz, that the Budget for the fiscal
year May 1, 1968 -April 30, 1968 be adopted. Upon roll call the motion carried by
the following vote:
Ayes: Bootz, Craig, Forrest, Kelm, Raff, Schleicher (6)
Nays: None (0)
Ordinance- Salary Amendment (0- 68 -22) The ordinance amending the salary Ordinance
by establishing ranges and salaries for
positions in the Village of Deerfield was presented and read in full. Trustee
Forrest moved, seconded by Trustee Craig, that the rules be waived to permit
.action on the said ordinance at its first presentation.
Motion carried unanimously.
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Trustee Bootz,moved, seconded by Trustee Craig, thit the Salary Amendment
Ordinance be adopted. Upon roll call the ordinance passed by the following vote:
Ayes: Bootz, Craig, Forrest, Kelm, Raff, Schleicher (6)
Nays: None (0�p
The President si greed the ordinance indicating hi s approval thereof.
Motion carried unanimously.
MFT Resolution -Add Arterial Trustee Forrest moved, seconded by Trustee Bootz,
Sts. (R- 68 -18) that a Resolution be adopted adding certain
streets to the list of arterial streets designated
for maintenance under the Motor Fuel Tax law.
Motion carried unanimousi -y.
Resolution Authorizing
Application -Hazel Water Main
Extension (R -68 -191
water main at the Hazel Avenue
Motion carried unanimous,)-y.
Trustee Craig moved, seconded by Trustee
Schleicher, that a Resolution be adopted author-
izing application to be made to the Division of
Waterways for a permit for the extension of a
bridge site.
In connection with the implementation of the "Open Housing Ordinance"
manager reported
and the Review Board, it was the consensus of the Board that the Manpower Comnis§tgn
be requested to submit names of persons for appointment to the Board, and the
the Cook County
requesting a map
Human Relations Commission and the local Real Estate brokers be contacted for
their suggestions for appointments to the Board. Trustee Raff that two names
A letter will
for each position on the Board be proposed.
Approve $19595.70 The manager reported that the cost for tennis
sewer and water
Tennis Courts courts at the west site reservoir will be
$19,595.70 for Laykold courts, as provided in
the agreement with the Park District. Discussion was had on the wisdom of
expending this large amount for four courts.. Trustee Raff moved, seconded by
Trustee Forrest, that the Boated authorize the expenditure of $19,595.70 for
Laykold courts as specified in the Agreement with the Park Di Strict, or if the
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Park Board decides to have less expensive courts installed, the additLonal amount
of money will be available for the construction of additional courts. Adopted
by,the following vote:
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Ayes: Craig, Forrest, Kelm, Raff (4)
Nays: Bootz, Schleicher (2)
Resolution - Transfer Interest Trustee Craig moved, seconded by Trustee Forrest,
on S!A Funds to General Fund that a Resolution be adopted authorizing and
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interest on Special Assessment Funds, Warrants
Nos. 3 to 84, to the General Corporate Fund:. Adopted by the followiing vote:
Ayes: Bootz, Craig, Forrest, Kelm, Raff, Schleicher (6)
Nays: None (0)
Approve June 3, 1968 for Trustee Raff moved, seconded by Trustee Forrest,
Bids - Oakley Sidewalk that bids for the construction of the Oakley
Avenue sidewalk be received on June 3, 1968.
Motion carried unanimously.
MFT Resolution -Add Arterial Trustee Forrest moved, seconded by Trustee Bootz,
Sts. (R- 68 -18) that a Resolution be adopted adding certain
streets to the list of arterial streets designated
for maintenance under the Motor Fuel Tax law.
Motion carried unanimousi -y.
Resolution Authorizing
Application -Hazel Water Main
Extension (R -68 -191
water main at the Hazel Avenue
Motion carried unanimous,)-y.
Trustee Craig moved, seconded by Trustee
Schleicher, that a Resolution be adopted author-
izing application to be made to the Division of
Waterways for a permit for the extension of a
bridge site.
Approve Execution of Contract The manager reported that Charles Greengard
Greengard - Hovland S/A Associates will refund $9,000 previously paid
for work:,completed on a proposed Hovland Special
Assessment which was not approved by the court, if the firm is appointed as
engineers for the project. Trustee Craig moved, seconded by Trustee Kelm, that
the contract with Charles Greengard Associates for engineering services in connection
with the proposed Hovland Special Assessment improvement be approved and execution
authorized. Adopted by the following vote:
Ayes: Bootz, Craig, Forrest, Kelm, Raff, Schleicher (6)
Nays: None (0)
Reports - Communications The
manager reported
that a letter had been receivec
from
the widening of County Line Road, and
the Cook County
requesting a map
Highway Department regarding
showing the location of
sewer and water mains along said Road.
A letter will
be sent with the map asking
that Cook County include any changes in
sewer and water
installations as part of
the contract for widening the road.
Approve Execution of Contract The manager reported that Charles Greengard
Greengard - Hovland S/A Associates will refund $9,000 previously paid
for work:,completed on a proposed Hovland Special
Assessment which was not approved by the court, if the firm is appointed as
engineers for the project. Trustee Craig moved, seconded by Trustee Kelm, that
the contract with Charles Greengard Associates for engineering services in connection
with the proposed Hovland Special Assessment improvement be approved and execution
authorized. Adopted by the following vote:
Ayes: Bootz, Craig, Forrest, Kelm, Raff, Schleicher (6)
Nays: None (0)
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Reports - Communications A letter was received from Marsh and
McLennan, insurance agents for the
Village, regarding the exclusion of liability coverage for bodily injury and
property damage resulting from riot and civil commotion.
A letter was received from the Northeastern Illinois Planning Commission
approving a Federal Grant for acqui si ti son of the Brickyard property.
Bids for the Hazel Avenue water main extension will be received June 3rd.
A letter was received from Mr. Clarence Klassen, Secretary for the
Sanitary Water Board, listing items the Village must do to abate pollution.
A report on the year's activities was received from the Board of Police
Commissioners.
President Finney reported he had received a request from the Lake County
Fair Association for a contribution of�from $25 to $50 for a Sesquicentennial
play to be staged on July 24th. It was the consensus of the Board that no
contribution should be made.
The Illinois Legislative Council, established by the Legislature as a
local government commission, will meet in Waukegan on May 29th.
The President signed the Turnaround forms for Civil Defense.
There being no further business, on motion by Trustee Raff, secohded
by Trustee Bootz, the meeting was adjourned at 12 :50 a.m.
APPROVED:
President
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Village Clerk