07/21/1986July 21, 1986
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The regular meeting of the Board of Trustees of the Village of Deerfield was called
to order by the Mayor, in the Council Chamber of the Village Hall on Monday, July 21,
1986, at 8:10 P.M.. The Olerk.called.the roll and announced that the following were
Present: Bernard Forrest, Mayor
James Marovitz
Cynthia Marty
Harriet Rosenthal
Edwin Seidman
Vernon Swanson
J. Robert York
and that a quorum was present and in attendance. Also present were Village Manager
Robert Franz and Village Attorney James Stucko.
Trustee Seidman requested that the paragraph in the minutes of the previous meeting
on Special Use - Deerbrook Shopping Center include a sentence stating that the inter-
connect road was discussed and the traffic studies relating to it would be reviewed
at a later date.
Trustee Seidman moved, seconded.by Trustee Marovitz, that the minutes of the previous
meeting, with the above addition., be approved. Motion carried unanimously.
BILLS AND Trustee Marty moved, seconded by Trustee Marovitz,
PAYROLL that the Pre List of Bills and June Payroll be
approved. Motion carried by the following vote:
AYES: Marovitz,.Marty, Rosenthal, Seidman, Swanson, York (6)
NAYS: None (0)
TREASURER'S Finance Director George Valentine reported that
REPORT revenues are slightly ahead and expenditures are
as projected. Sales receipts for the past 12 months
are about 3% higher than the previous 12 months. Water sales are slightly ahead of
projections but water purchases have fallen off. Receipts from the hotel occupancy
tax are now averaging close to $10,000 monthly.
DEPARTMENTAL Charles J.. Smalley, Director of Building and Zoning,
OBJECTIVES - spoke on his Department's activities. He stated
BUILDING & ZONING that the department may need some contractual help,
primarily in plan review which can be done through
BOCA in order to reduce the four -week turnover period now existing.* The backlog in
plan review is due to the number of major projects being developed in the Village.
The Department utilizes BOCA which provides plan review and follow.-up services to
insure that directions are impl..emented on the job. The Board encouraged.Mr. Smalley
to seek temporary help now when he needs it rather than later. The money for this
expense has already been included in the Department's budget.
PARKWAY NORTH - - Trustee Seidman moved, seconded by Trustee Marty,
SIGNAGE PLAN to remove from the table for discussion the amend-
ment to PUD to include a signage plan for Parway North.
Motion carried unanimously.
Size and location of-the signs on the proposed Parkway North development were discussed.
R. Kessian, representing LaSalle Partners, reported that further revisions in the
signage plan are contemplated, including the.landscaping plans for the entrance signs.
.Trustee Marovitz moved., seconded by Trustee Seidman, that the petition be referred
back to the Plan Commission for further study.. Motion carried unanimously.
REZONING, SPECIAL J.. Kelly Bufton, representing the petitioner,
USE, PUD - discussed the background of the proposed development
TRAMMELL CROW and the efforts of petitioner to meet the zoning
requirements of the Village and to present a
favorable landscaping plan that would satisfactorily screen the development from
the view of the adjacent property owners. Illustrations of Plan 1 and Plan 2, both
of which had been approved by the Plan Commission, were displayed. Mr. Bufton stated
that Plan 1 was preferred by the petitioner although it did not meet the 775 foot
setback requirement. Mr. Larry Okrent, land planner, discussed the rationale used
for Plans 1 and 2.
Mayor Forrest stated that it was essential to retain the 775 foot setback and it
should not be encroached upon. He also expressed concern with the landscaping and
berm screening. Mr. Mark Conner, landscape architect, described the proposed land-
scaping and displayed sketches of the berms.
Laura Rosenthal Mayer, representing the Forestway residents, read a statement, dis-
tributed to the Board members, describing the history of the Brickyard property,
its acquisition by the Village and the court proceedings related thereto. The state-
ment indicated that the Forestway residents believe that the Brickyard property was
intended solely for recreational purposes and, therefore, should not be used for
private development. In response to Mrs. Mayer, Mayor Forrest stated that part of
the Brickyard property is still zoned for recreational use and that the approximate
35 acres considered for swapping is owned jointly by the Illinois Department of
Transportation and the Village of Deerfield for a water'retention. basin. It was
never at any time considered for anything other than a retention basin.
Mr. Chester of the Forestway group also spoke before the meeting. His remarks dealt
with Trammell Crow's actions with a homeowners group in a nearby community.
After further discussion of the issues concerning recreational use of the property,
the retention basin, and the two plans recommended for approval by the Plan Commission,.
Trustee Marty moved, seconded by Trustee Rosenthal that the recommendat.i.on of the .
Plan Commission for Plan 2 be accepted and that the-attorney be directed to prepare
an ordinance for rezoning to I -1, subject to submission of a final plan complying
with the ordinance and particulars -of the preliminary plan. Motion carried unanimously.
FINAL DEVELOPMENT
PLAN - CHESTNUT STATION
directed to prepare a rezoning
SPECIAL USE -
PUMPING STATION
VACATION OF PORTION
OF HIGH SCHOOL DRIVE
Trustee Marty moved, seconded by Trustee Rosenthal,
that the recommendation of the Plan Commission for
approvalof the Final Development Plan for the
Chestnut Station PUD be adopted and the Attorney
special use ordinance. Motion carried unanimously.
CONSENT AGENDA
An ordinance granting a special use for pumping station.
P -1 District, Deerfield Road. First reading.
An ordinance re: vacation of a portion of High School
Drive and Transfer of Deeds. First reading.
Trustee Seidman requested removal of two items concerning the Galvani property on
Osterman Avenue. Motion carried unanimously.
ORDINANCE 0 -86 -30 Trustee Seidman moved, seconded by Trustee Marty,
TEXT AMENDMENT - that the rules be waived for second reading of the
GALVANI, OSTERMAN.AVENUE ordinance approving text amendment to the Zoning
Ordinance for the Galvani facility on Osterman Avenue.
Motion carried unanimously.
Trustee Seidman moved, seconded by Trustee Rosenthal, that the ordinance approving
text amendment to the Zoning Ordinance for the Galvani.facility on Osterman Avenue
be adopted. Motion carried by the following vote:
AYES: - Marovitz, Marty, Rosenthal, Seidman, Swanson, York .(6)
NAYS: None (0)
ORDINANCE 0 -86 -31 Trustee Seidman moved, seconded by Trustee Marty,
SPECIAL USE - GALVANI that the rules be waived for second reading of the
OSTERMAN AVENUE ordinance granting a special use for the Galvani
facility on Osterman Avenue. Motion carried unani-
mously.
Trustee Seidman moved, seconded by Trustee Marty, that the ordinance granting a
special use for the Galvani facility on Osterman Avenue be adopted. Motion carried
by the following vote:
AYES: Marovitz, Marty, Rosenthal, Seidman, Swanson, York (6)
NAYS: None (0)
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TESKA AND 'Trustee Seidman moved, seconded by Trustee Marovitz,
ASSOCIATES to remove from the table the recommendation of the
VCDC regarding retaining Teska and Associates. Motion
carried unanimously.
Trustee Rosenthal expressed her objection to mentioning a Tax Increment Financing
Program in the Agreement. Trustee Rosenthal moved, seconded by Trustee Marty,
that the Mayor be authorized to sign an agreement with Bruce Heckman, Teska Associates,
Inc., to work as a consultant with the VCDC, staff and Village Board in planning
projects involving the Village Center at a cost not to exceed $5,000 and that the
phrase "and the possible adoption of a Tax Incremental Financing (TIF) Program" be
deleted from the second paragraph of said agreement. Motion carried unanimously.
The contract, as amended, was authorized by the following vote:
AYES: Marovitz, Marty, Rosenthal, Seidman, Swanson, York (6)
NAYS: None (0)
ORDINANCE 0 -86 -32
DEERBROOK SHOPPING
CENTER - SPECIAL USE
Trustee Seidman moved,
an amended special use
by the following vote:
Trustee Seidman moved, seconded by Trustee Marty,
that the rules be waived for second reading of the
ordinance authorizing an amended special use for
Deerbrook Shopping Center. Motion carried unanimously.
seconded by Trustee Marty, that the ordinance authorizing
for Deerbrook Shopping Center be adopted. Motion carried
AYES: Marovitz; Marty, Rosenthal, Seidman, Swanson, York (6)
NAYS: None (0)
SOMERSET AVENUE Village Manager Franz summarized a report of staff
EXTENSION regarding the extension of Somerset Avenue from Hill-
side to Wayne as part of the Marshall single family
resubdivision. Staff does not feel there is any overwhelming reason to extend the
street. The Fire Department does support the extension. Agreement reflecting the
motion made and adopted at the previous Board meeting was sent to Deerbrook Develop -
ment for execution. To date there has been no response.
Trustee Seidman moved,. seconded by Trustee Marty, that the agreement between Deer -
brook Development and the Village of'Deerfield regarding extension of Somerset
Avenue.be approved and, upon execution by the developers, the'Village should send
the necessary notice for Deerbrook Development to extend the street. Motion carried
unanimously.
DISCUSSION ITEMS:
TRAFFIC LIGHT
LAKE -COOK ROAD
Commonwealth Edison had
Trustee Seidman noted that a traffic signal has been
erected at Lake -Cook and Deerlake Roads and inquired
as to when it would be operative. Village Engineer
James Soyka speculated it would be 2 to 4 weeks before
it working.
INTERRUPTION OF Interruption of electrical service and the inability
ELECTRIC SERVICE of residents to reach Commonwealth Edison for
information was discussed. The listed phone number
for emergencies is usually busy. Village Manager Franz stated that the Village and
Police Departments have a number to get through to Comm Ed, however it was not given
out to private parties. If a caller indicates there is a serious emergency, the
Village and /or Police Department could get in touch with Comm Ed.
SKATEBOARDS A brief mention of skateboards and regulations to
govern their use was brought up.
SIDEWALKS Trustee York commented on the poor condition of side-
walks in the Village. Mr. Soyka said. that the Village
should be.notified of really serious. sidewalk conditions so that immediate repairs
could be made to insure the safety of pedestrians. He also mentioned there was a
50/50 cost sharing sidewalk program which the Village had provided. In cases where the
50/50 program is not used and repairs are badly needed, special assessments are levied
on the residents involved.
There being no further business, upon motion of Trustee Marovitz, seconded by Trustee
Marty, the meeting was adjourned at 10:15 P.M.
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