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February 2, 1976
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 2, 1976 at 8:10 p.m, The clerk called the roll
aid reported that the following were
Present: Bernard Forrest, President
D. Jeffrey Blumenthal
Norma Gavin
Cynthia J. Marty
Edwin B. Seidman
Daniel H. Stiehr
Absent: Vernon E. Swanson
and that a quorum was present and in attendance at the meeting. Also present were
Messrs. James Stucko, representing the Village attorney, and Norris Stilphen, manager.
Trustee Seidman moved, seconded by Trustee Blumenthal, that the minutes of the
regular meeting held January 19, 1976 be approved as submitted.
Motion carried unanimously.
Bldg. & Zoning Report The Building and Zoning Report, dated January 26,
1976, was received, Mr. Smalley stated the
Dq)artment had anticipated a good year but expectations have been exceeded. Mr.
Rolf Jensen, Chairman of the Building Board of Appeals, is working on a new
Plumbing Code but has given no indication when it will be completed. The first
draft of a new Building Code was expected in December 1975, but was not forthcoming.
It should soon be ready for review.
Approve-Consent Agenda The Consent Agenda, with four items deleted, was
presented for consideration as follows:
(DNSENT AGENDA
Ordinance amending Section 7.001 of the Municipal Code Re: Police Department Structure;
Increase number of Lieutenants to two. (0 -76 -6)
Ordinance approving a Planned Development, Chesterfield's Laurel Hill, Unit No. 12,
and granting variations. (0 -76 -7)
Acceptance of Audit of financial records of the Village.
Trustee Stiehr moved, seconded by Trustee Marty, that the rules be waived to
permit action on the ordinance amending the Police Department structure at its first
presentation. Motion carried unanimously.
Trustee Blumenthal moved, seconded by Trustee Marty, that the Consent Agenda
be approved, including passage of the two ordinances. Adopted by the following vote:
Ayes: Blumenthal, Gavin, Marty, Seidman, Stiehr (5)
Nays: None (0)
The President signed the two ordinances indicating his approval thereof
The promotion of Sgt. Robert Davenport to Police Lieutenant was announced
by *Resident Forrest.
Ordinance Mun. Code Amend, Trustee Seidman moved, seconded by Trustee Marty,
Sec. 9.205 - Ramped Sidewalks that the ordinance be passed amending Section 9.205
(0 -76 -8) by adding that all sidewalks intersecting Village
streets shall include a sidewalk ramp measuring
three feet in width at the sidewalk intersection with the said street, Adopted
by the following vote:
Ayes: Blumenthal, GaVin,=Marty, Seidman, Stiehr (5)
Nays: None (0) ,
The President signed the ordinance indicating his approval thereof.
Ordinance -Mun. Code Amend.
Trustee Seidman moved,
seconded by Trustee
Marty,
Sec. 20.323 -25 mph Speed /Pine
that the ordinance be
passed amending Section 20,323
(0 -76 -9)
of the Municipal Code
to establish a speed
limit of
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25 miles per hour on Pine Street from Lake -Cook Road to Deerfield Road. -
Adopted by the following vote;
Ayes: Blumenthal, Gavin, Marty, Seidman, Stiehr (5)
Nays: None (0)
The President signed the ordinance indicating his approval thereof.
Ordinance -Mun. Code Amend. The ordinance was presented amending the
Sec. 22..120'- Foundation Municipal Code by adding a new Section
Height 22.120-, -establishing the foundation height
(0- 76 -10) at not less than one foot nor more than
twa feet, measured from the curb line, and
sEt ting forth procedures for variations.
Trustee Stiehr moved, seconded by Trustee Marty, that the ordinance be
changed to establish a maximum foundation height of two and one -half feet.
Motion carried unanimously.
Trustee Stiehr then moved, seconded by Trustee Seidman, that the ordinance
be passed including the change. Adopted by the following vote;
Ayes: Blumenthal, Gavin, Marty, Seidman, Stiehr (5)
Nays: None (0)
The ordinance will be corrected for approval by the President.
Accept Traffic Lights
Waukegan & Kates Rds.
(Sara Lee)
1$hts by the Village.
the signals are now in
a Bill of Sale for acc,
A letter from the Kitchens of Sara Lee
requested the acceptance of the traffic
lights at the Waukegan /Kates intersection
.md assumption of the maintenance of these
A memorandum from the Public Works Director stated
good working condition. Mr. Stucko stated has prepared
aptance by the Village after its execution by Sara Lee.
Trustee Marty moved, seconded by Trustee Gavin, that the Village accept
the traffic lights at the intersection of Waukegan and Kates Road subject to
receipt of a Bill of Sale executed by Sara Lee. Adopted by the following-.vote:
Ayes: Blumenthal, Gavin, Marty, Seidman, Stiehr (5)
Nays: None (0)
Reconsider S.C. Report At the request of Trustee Marty, the Board
Slop Signs - Fairview at Gordon reconsidered the recommendation of the Safety
& Gordon at Birchwood Council for installation of stop signs on
Fairview at Gordon and on Gordon at Birch-
wood:
Discussion was had on a stop sign on Gordon at Birchwood. Trustee Marty
said that, inasmuch as there are stop signs at all other corners of ' Birchwood,
perhaps a Yield sign should be installed on Gordon at Birchwood.' She suggested
Out Paul Box & Associates update the study of the Hovland area and remove all
stop signs not needed. Trustee Blumenthal agreed, but questioned whether the
update should be made now. Trustee Marty proposed that Birchwood Avenue be added
to the list of through streets when the Lake -Cook Road widening project has
been completed. Several residents stated the present stop signs are needed
for the safety of children going to South Park School. It was pointed out
that accidents have occurred at Gordon and•Birchwood because motorists do not
realize that Gordon has been improved.
Trustee Stiehr stated there were too many stop signs in the Village
and often motorists assume they have the right -of -way. He said a campaign
was needed for community involvement in traffic safety. Safety Council Chair-
man Russell Ferris said a stop sign was recommended on Gordon at Birchwood
so children can go safely to South Park School. He stated there will be more
traffic on Birchwood when the Hovland area is fully developed and Lake -Cook
road is widened.
Trustee Martv moved, seconded by Trustee Stiehr, that a Yield Right of
Way 'sigh, be installed on Gordon at Birchwood, and the attorney prepare the
ne:essary ordinance.
Motion carried unanimously.
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It was the consensus of the Board that a stop sign on Fairview at Gordon is
not needed since a cul -de -sac will soon be constructed at the south end of Fairview.
S.C. Report -No Stop Signs A report from the Safety Council recommended that
Gordon or Pine no stop signs be installed to the Gordon -Pine
intersection in view of the low traffic volume
speed limit on Pine Street..
Ga:don: and the reduction in the
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Trustee Seidman stated the request was for a stop sign on Pine Street, and
moved, that the matter be referred back to the Safety Council for a responsive report.
The motion failed for lack of a second.
Several residents of the Hovland area stated stop signs were wanted and needed
on Pine Street at Gordon despite the lower speed limit. An educational program on
traffic safety would be a worthwhile project, and if effective, the stop signs could
be removed. Trustee Seidman stated he would write to the Safety Council regarding
tte stop sign on Pine Street.
President Forrest stated the stop signs in the northeast quadrant have helped.
He will ask the Safety Council to submit a report on the proposed educational program
for traffic safety.
Chief of Police Brandt stated speeding citations are dismissed by the Court if
the violation is not in excess of 5 miles per hour over the posted speed limit,
but the Department will send.letters to residents who have been observed speeding.
Report -Human Relations Com. A report from the Human Relations Commission gave
Sr. Citizens Housing the results of the Senior Citizens Housing Survey,
Referred to P.C. & and recommended that the Village commit itself to
Business Study Group encouraging the development of senior citizen
housing. A minority report stated the figures
Ehown in the survey did not necessarily indicate:a need.for-senior.•.citizen housing
and recommended an analysis by expert planners to de- termine if such housing is
needed in Deerfield.
Chairman Ruth Bleyler.stated 80 per cent of those interested would qualify
for Federal subsidies, they wish to remain in Deerfield, they would prefer a
location near the downtown area and an apartment complex occupied by senior citizens
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only. Federal funds are restricted to not - for - profit organizations and sponsorship
is usually by a church.
President Forrest said there are special requirements for senior citizen
housing, and there is no zoning classification for this type of development. Mr.
Stucko said senior citizen housing may be listed under "Special Use" which may
be permitted in certain zoning districts under the right conditions. The Plan
Qmmission mdst hold a public hearing for a special use.
Discussion was had on the needs of senior citizens for subsidized housing
and the scarcity of multi- family units in Deerfield. Trustee Blumenthal recommended
that the reports-be forwarded to the Business Study Group and the Plan Commission
for comments on what can be done. Trustee Stiehr suggested that specific locations
for senior citizen be given.
The President directed that the reports of the Human Relations Commission be
forwarded to the Plan Commission and the Business Study Group.
The meeting was recessed at 9:30 p.m, and reconvened at 9 :40 p.m.
P.C. Report - Vacation
30' St.' Dedication Between
140 & 1530 Laurel
Vacation Denied
time. The vacation was requested
A report from the Plan Commission was received
recommending, by a 4 to 3 vote, that the 30 foot
dedication for street purposes between 1520 and
1530 Laurel Avenue be vacated. The minority
recommended that the street not be vacated at this
by Mr. Ralph Levy, 1520 Laurel Avenue.
By letter, Mr. Stanley Rundell, 240 Kenmore,objected to the vacatiog, as did
Mr. James Kruger, owner of Lot 124, who stated the vacation would benefit two
property owners but would be detrimental' to some property owners who own interior
lots.
Discussion was had on the future development of the block, the Congregational
Church owning the property to the west which creates problems for the resubdivision
of interior lots. It was the consensus of the Board that all options be kept open
for future development's.
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Trustee Stiehr moved, seconded by Trustee,.-.Seidman, that the minority
report be approved and the street.not be vacated.
Motion carried unanimously.
Deny Bannockburn request A letter from the President of Bannockburn
for Stop Signs - Wilmot at requested reconsideration of the request-
North & Telegraph at North for installation of stop signs at Wilmot
and North Avenue and at Telegraph Road and
North Avenue. A Bannockburn representative stated there were no .stop sign on
Wilmot Road between Greenwood and Duffy Lane and the same was true on Telegraph
R(ad. He said the stop signs were needed to slow traffic through Bannockburn.
It was pointed out that North Avenue is a small street, and stop signs
,hould not be used to control speed. The Manager was directed to write to the
Ik esident of Bannockburn that the request for stop signs was reconsidered by
the Board, but the request was denied.
Request Restaurant Venting A letter from Dr. Louis Alonzi asked the
( AlonzJ) Authorize Ordinance Board to pass an ordinance to require
restaurants to exhaust smoke and odors of
fad preparation above the roof. A restaurant was opened last summer just west
of his dental office. He submitted a copy of the Chicago ordinance which
requires above the roof venting.
The building commissioner recommended that consideration to given to the
pa;sage of such an ordinance, but he see one difficulty - a probable en-
croachment on Dr. Alonzi''s property. Mr. Stucko stated an easement could be
given for the encroachment.
Trustee Marty moved, seconded by Trustee Seidman, that the attorney pre -
'pare an ordinance to require above the roof venting of food preparation odors.
Motion carried unanimously.
Proposed Agreement The manager read the draft of a proposed
Bmnockburn & Deerfield agreement between Bannockburn and Deerfield
Animal Warden Service for animal warden services. Mr. Stucko
suggested that a "hold harmless" clause
be included and some clarification on overtime costs.
President Forrest said the changes recommended'by Mr. Stucko will be made
and the agreement submitted to Bannockburn for approval.
Re: Cul -de- sacs - Fairview & The village engineer requested approval
Fcrestway at Lake-,�Cook of proposed cul-de -sac installations at
TJ) led Fairview and Forestway Drive for forwarding
to the Illinois Department of Transportation.
Trustee Seidman moved, seconded by Trustee Stiehr, that the plans for
installation of the cul -de -sacs be approved and the President be authorized to
sign the specification covers.
A large group of residents from the Hovland area expressed strong ob-
je;tions to the installation of cul -de -sacs which would prevent traffic from
ertering on or exiting from Lake -Cook Road. President Forrest read the Resolu-
tion passed December 7, 1970 which states it is the intent of the Village to
close Forestway, Faiiview, Kenmore and Willow Avenue as extended in the event
Ldc.e -Cook Road is widened by the Cook County Highway Department and left turn
bays are constructed at Wilmot, Birchwood, Pine, Ellendale and Carlisle.
A resident asked that the matter be reconsidered but the manager pointed
oat that Cook County will let the contracts this spring for Lake -Cook Road
improvements and the Village would incur expenses if changes are requested.
The President stated Cook County would not put in left turn bays if the streets
were left open to County Lane Road. The speed limit will be 45 miles per hour
when the road is widened and the left turn bays are necessary for traffic safety.
The resident at 1 Forestway Drive said the proposed cul -de -sac would
detract from his property by taking away much of his parkway and suggested
alternatives to either dead end the street or install a "T" type dead end.
Th= resident at 2 Forestway approved a ° " "T" type dead end.
Trustee Marty moved, seconded by Trustee Gavin, that the engineer draw
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plans for a "T" type dead end on Forestway Drive.
Motion carried unanimously.
Trustee Stiehr moved, seconded by Trustee Seidman, that the matter be tabled
urtil plans for the "T" type dead end have been completed.
Motion carried unanimously.
'Aithorize Marihuana Ordinance President Forrest propsed that the Board enact a
Village ordinance which would permit prosecution
by the Village of any person having not more than 30 grams of marihuana in his
pcssession and establishing penalties therefor.
Trustee Stiehr moved, seconded by Trustee Marty, that the attorney be directed
to prepare the ordinance.
Chief Brandt stated a Village ordinance would give an alternative to prosecu-
tbn under the State law. The President will send copies of results from decriminal-
i2ation of marihuana laws showing that the number of new users has been decreased
a3though there has been no decrease in the number of users accustomed to marihuana.
The motion authorizing preparation of the ordinance carried;,Nay:- Blumenthal.
Accept Bid Loverde Const. The Village engineer recommended acceptance of
$73022.75- Carriage Way Bridge the low bid of $74,022.75 submitted by Loverde
Construction for the construction of the Carriage
cry bridge.
I�ustee Marty moved, seconded by Trustee Seidman, that the contract be awarded
to Loverde Construction at the bid price of $74,022.75, as recommended by the Village
eigineer. Adopted by the following vote:
Ayes: Blumenthal, Gavin, Marty, Seidman, Stiehr (5)
Nays: None (0)
Ordinance, -Sub. Code Amend. The ordinance was presented amending Section 9.101
Sm. 9.101'& 9.102 of the Municipal Code by re- defining definitions
Subs. & Resubs. of "Subdivision" and "Resubdivisionn' and requiring
(0- 76 -11) preparation and recording of a Plat of Subdivision
or Resubdivision.
Trustee Seidman moved, seconded by Trustee Marty, that the rules be waived to
pgmit action on the ordinance at its first presentation. Motion carried unanimously.
Trustee Marty said she would like to see the provisions repeated in Section
9.102 as a further safeguard.
Trustee Seidman moved, seconded by Trustee Marty, that the ordinance be passed
:hcluding Section 9.102. Adopted by the following vote:
Ayes: Blumenthal, Gavin, Marty, Seidman, Stiehr (5)
Nays: None (0)
The ordinance will be re- typed for the President's signature.
Reports Trustee Marty stated she would like No Parking
on Pine Street on both sides at the Cadwell
Sdiool driveways., Trustee Seidman asked that Plan Commission reports describe the
la:ation of the property.
President Forrest asked what could be done to insure installation of right
Urn lanes at the northx-y4at corner of Lake -Cook and Waukegan Road. The manager
stggested an appeal to County Board members. He stated the County will make a
traffic count at this corner.
The manager reported that NORTRAN had awarded the contract for railroad station
renovation to Flodstrom Construction. The mini --bus committee will meet February 4
at the Village Hall.
There being no further business,�.on motion by Trustee Seidman and seconded
by Trustee Stiehr, the meeting was adjour e at 11:40 p.m.
APPROVED:
fittest: President
7v 159 Village Clerk