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08/18/1986August 18, 1986 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, August 18, 1986 at 8:00 P.M. The Clerk called the roll and announced that the following were and that a quorum was present and in attendance. Also present were.Village Manager Robert Franz and Village Attorney James Stucko. Trustee Rosenthal noted that the minutes concerning the text amendment and special use for the proposed banking facility at the Lake Cook Office Centre omitted the name of the facility, First Illinois Corporation. Trustee Rosenthal requested that the name of the bank be added to the minutes. Village Attorney Stucko also mentioned that the minutes should note petitioner's request for an amendment for special use to -allow that particular bank as a tenant. Trustee Seidman moved, seconded by Trustee Marty, that the minutes of the previous meeting, as corrected, be approved. Motion carried unanimously. BILLS AND Trustee Seidman moved, seconded by Trustee Marty, that the Pre List PAYROLL of Bills and July Payroll be approved. Motion carried by the following vote: AYES: Marty, Rosenthal, NAYS: None (0) ABSENT: Marovitz (1) Seidman, Swanson, York (5) TREASURER'S Finance Director George Valentine reported that revenues are consistent REPORT with projections, with the exception of sales tax. However, the August receipts are up approximately 13% over the previous year. Two new restaurants should add to the projected sales tax. The 12 -month rollover averages are up 4 %. Water sales are up 10% and water purchases are down 10 %. Water sales should decline in the next two months. 103% of cash was invested at an average interest rate of 7.22% compared to the Treasury rate of 5.8 %. Mayor Forrest requested that other tax receipts be broken down into four or five major items with the hotel tax listed specifically. FINAL DEVELOPMENT The Board removed from the table the Final Development PLAN - TOLLWAY Plan for Tollway North /Hyatt. NORTH /HYATT John Burlingame, representing the Hyatt Development Corporation, displayed a more detailed drawing of the landscape plan for the proposed development. Bud Wehler, landscape architect, described the new plan which shows 166 trees versus 151 shown in the previous plan, plus 4000.feet more green space. Trustee Marty moved, seconded by Trustee Seidman, that the recommendation of the Plan Commission for approval of the Final Development Plan of :Tollway North /Hyatt be adopted and the Attorney directed to prepare an ordinance. Motion carried unanimously. Mr. Henninger, a Deerfield resident, stated his concerns about the traffic and safety problems on Lake Cook Road that could be caused by the proposed development. It was noted that several of his concerns were not Village matters, but were the responsi- bility of the County and Tollway Authority. Mr. Burningame requested the second reading of the ordinance be waived to allow Hyatt Corporation to start construction. He will submit a letter to that effect. Present: Bernard Forrest, Mayor Cynthia Marty Harriet Rosenthal Edwin Seidman Vernon Swanson J. Robert York Absent: James Marovitz and that a quorum was present and in attendance. Also present were.Village Manager Robert Franz and Village Attorney James Stucko. Trustee Rosenthal noted that the minutes concerning the text amendment and special use for the proposed banking facility at the Lake Cook Office Centre omitted the name of the facility, First Illinois Corporation. Trustee Rosenthal requested that the name of the bank be added to the minutes. Village Attorney Stucko also mentioned that the minutes should note petitioner's request for an amendment for special use to -allow that particular bank as a tenant. Trustee Seidman moved, seconded by Trustee Marty, that the minutes of the previous meeting, as corrected, be approved. Motion carried unanimously. BILLS AND Trustee Seidman moved, seconded by Trustee Marty, that the Pre List PAYROLL of Bills and July Payroll be approved. Motion carried by the following vote: AYES: Marty, Rosenthal, NAYS: None (0) ABSENT: Marovitz (1) Seidman, Swanson, York (5) TREASURER'S Finance Director George Valentine reported that revenues are consistent REPORT with projections, with the exception of sales tax. However, the August receipts are up approximately 13% over the previous year. Two new restaurants should add to the projected sales tax. The 12 -month rollover averages are up 4 %. Water sales are up 10% and water purchases are down 10 %. Water sales should decline in the next two months. 103% of cash was invested at an average interest rate of 7.22% compared to the Treasury rate of 5.8 %. Mayor Forrest requested that other tax receipts be broken down into four or five major items with the hotel tax listed specifically. FINAL DEVELOPMENT The Board removed from the table the Final Development PLAN - TOLLWAY Plan for Tollway North /Hyatt. NORTH /HYATT John Burlingame, representing the Hyatt Development Corporation, displayed a more detailed drawing of the landscape plan for the proposed development. Bud Wehler, landscape architect, described the new plan which shows 166 trees versus 151 shown in the previous plan, plus 4000.feet more green space. Trustee Marty moved, seconded by Trustee Seidman, that the recommendation of the Plan Commission for approval of the Final Development Plan of :Tollway North /Hyatt be adopted and the Attorney directed to prepare an ordinance. Motion carried unanimously. Mr. Henninger, a Deerfield resident, stated his concerns about the traffic and safety problems on Lake Cook Road that could be caused by the proposed development. It was noted that several of his concerns were not Village matters, but were the responsi- bility of the County and Tollway Authority. Mr. Burningame requested the second reading of the ordinance be waived to allow Hyatt Corporation to start construction. He will submit a letter to that effect. 0 SUBDIVISION - WILMOT AND LAKE COOK ROADS TOLLWAY NORTH be adopted. Motion carried DEERBROOK SHOPPING CENTER - PUD Trustee Marty moved, seconded by Trustee Seidman, that the recommendation of the Plan Commission for approval of the subdivision of property at Wilmot and Lake Cook Roads /Tollway North development to reflect the sale and ownership of parcels involved unanimously. area. Landscaping requirements type restaurant were discussed. participated in the discussion. The Plan Commission's recommendation approved the size and location of the expansion area designated as "C" but not the architecture nor the landscaping of the and suitability of a potential free standing, family Messrs. Thomas Valenti and Joseph Valenti, Jr., Village Manager Franz noted that a staff meeting was interconnect between Lake Cook Plaza and Deerbrook. be expanded to accommodate two cars, emergency signs allowed between the two centers. Lake Cook Plaza w cause there was no official reaction from the Board. the staff will make that effort. held 'in July regarding the It was agreed that the road would removed and free flowing traffic as not approached at that time be- .Based on today's Board meeting, Trustee Marty moved, seconded by Trustee Seidman, that the recommendation of the Plan Commission for approval of the second portion of the Comprehensive Planning for the Deerbrook Shopping Center Planned Unit Development be approved. Motion carried. Trustee Marty requested the Village staff and Mr. Valenti to contact Lake Cook Plaza owners and coordinate their efforts on the interconnect pass through. WHITEHALL - Trustee Seidman moved, seconded by Trustee Marty, that the recommenda- SPEC.IAL USE tion of the Plan Commission regarding Amendment.to the Special Use/ Whitehall Nursing Facility for expansion of the number of beds and expansion of the dining facility be adopted and the Attorney directed to prepare the necessary ordinance. Motion carried unanimously. WHITEHALL'- SIDE - YARD VARIATION North be accepted and carried unanimously. Trustee Seidman moved, seconded by Trustee Marty, that the recommendation of the Board of Zoning Appeals to grant a requested sideyard variation to Whitehall the Attorney directed to prepare the necessary ordinance. Motion 1436 DEERFIELD - SIDEYARD VARIATION Deerfield Building Code. he would comply with Vil problem. Petitioner was was further advised that variation. The Board of Zoning Appeals has recommended denial of petitioner's request for a 4 foot sideyard variation. The structure does not meet the standards of the Mr. Daniel Chiu, petitioner, addressed the Board and stated ]age requirements and seek alternative solutions to his flooding advised that his present structure was not acceptable. He financial hardship is not considered a reason for granting a Trustee Marty moved, seconded by Trustee Rosenthal, that this matter be tabled until the Board meeting of September 15th, after the petitioner has investigated other solutions. Motion carried. DEER RUN Mr. Joseph Jacobs, petitioner, explained the circumstances surrounding SUBDIVISION the Deer Run resubdivision. Certain lots were found not to be in conformance with the subdivision as originally granted. Mayor Forrest stated that, although the responsibility rests with the developer, Village staff was remiss in not checking the legal descriptions of the lots. Attorney Stucko stated that the changes made by the developer are in conformance with the Illinois Plat Act. It was also noted that all.of the new lots conform completely with the regulations of the Zoning Ordinance. Trustee Marty moved, seconded by Trustee Rosenthal, that the recommendation of the Plan Commission for approval of the request for resubdivision of tots 73, 74, 75, 79, 80, 95, 96, 100. 101, 109 and 110 in Deer Run Subdivision be adopted. Motion carried. -2- 1 1 Yf BREEN SUBDIVISION Trustee Seidman moved, seconded by Trustee York, that MEADOW LANE the recommendation of the Plan Commission regarding subdivision and rezoning of the property at the western terminus of Meadow Lane be tabled since the petitioner was not present. Motion carried unanimously. CHANDLER RESUB�: -= WILMOT & CENTRAL at Wilmot and Central be ORDINANCE 0 -86 -38 AMENDING ZONING MAP G.M. DEVELOPMENT ORDINANCE 0 -86 -39 SPECIAL USE, PUD G. Vs. DEVELOPMENT ORDINANCE 0 -86 -40 ABATING TAX LEVY Trustee Marty moved, seconded by Trustee Seidman, that the recommendation of the Plan Commission for approval of the Chandler request for resubdivision of property accepted. Motion carried unanimously. CONSENT AGENDA An ordinance amending the Zoning Map for G.M. Develop- ment, Chestnut Street.and Deerfield Road. Second reading. An ordinance granting a special use, planned unit de- velopment for G. M. Development. Second reading. An ordinance abating the tax levy for General Obligation Variable Rate Demand Bonds. Second reading. Trustee Seidman moved, seconded by Trustee Marty, that the Consent Agenda be approved, including adoption of the ordinances. Motion carried by the following vote: AYES: Marty, Rosenthal, NAYS: None (0) ABSENT: Marovitz (1) ORDINANCE 0 -86 -41 AMENDING ZONING MAP TRAMMELL CROW CROSS CREEK DEVELOPMENT Seidman, Swanson, York (5) approved preliminary plan. He property back to its original Attorney Stucko explained that the ordinance as proposed and as presented at first reading provides for the re- zoning of the property to I -1 District, subject to the submission of and approval by the corporate authorities of the Final Plan which conforms to the previously noted that the Village retains the option to rezone the zoning. Mr. Scott Mayer, Forestway Drive, inquired if Village action on the ordinance would rezone the property immediately. He was advised that it would. He also inquired whether the Village would close on the property prior to final approval. He was advised that the closing date had not been scheduled. Trustee Marty moved, seconded by Trustee Rosenthal, that the ordinance amending the Zoning Map re: Trammell Crow /Cross Creek Development be adopted. Motion.:carried by the following vote: AYES: Marty, Rosenthal, Seidman, Swanson, York (5) NAYS: None (0) ABSENT: Marovitz (1) ORDINANCE - First reading was had on the Tax Levy Ordinance for 1986. TAX LEVY 1986 DRIVEWAY WIDTH VARIATION 17 BIRCHWOOD Following a discussion of the request of David Gordon for a driveway width variation at 17 Brichwood Avenue, Trustee Swanson moved, seconded by Trustee Rosenthal, that the request be denied. Motion carried unanimously. Mr. Gordon requested approval for paving a 12" section of land between his driveway and the sidewalk. Pending research by the Village staff to determine whether this variation has been granted previously, Mr. Gordon was advised to call the Village the following day to determine whether there were any problems in granting this request. -3- �1 Trustee Marty moved, seconded by Trustee Rosenthal, that the Attorney prepare an ordinance for the September 2nd Board meeting granting a driveway variation, provided the Village staff determines that it will not present problems. Motion carried unanimously. TEXT AMENDMENT, Trustee Marty moved, seconded by Trustee York, that SPECIAL USE - the Board bring back to the floor the matter of the BANKING FACILITY. First Illinois banking facility proposed for Lake LAKE COOK OFFICE CENTRE Cook Office Centre. Motion carried. Mr. Richard Wendy, attorney for the petitioner, discussed the benefits to the Village and office community by approving First Illinois Corporation as a tenant in the Lake Cook Office Centre. Mr. Michael Stromberg, an attorney representing the First Illinois Corporation, also appeared before the Board and stated that his client was seeking to establish a commercial banking facility to serve the business community in the Lake Cook corridor, not a retail bank that would compete with the present Deerfield banking facilities. Trustee Marty moved, seconded by Trustee York, Commission re: Text Amendment and Special Use Centre be approved. Motion failed by a voice DISCUSSION ITEMS that the recommendation of the Plan - Banking Facility, Lake Cook Office vote. DEERBROOK DEVELOPMENT Mr. Thomas Fox, representing petitioner, discussed SOMERSET EXTENSION the proposed agreement between the Village and the developers regarding the extension of Somerset Avenue. Mr. Fox expressed his concerns with the, topography of some of the lots in the subdivision, the traffic flow, cost sharing and funnel`effect to the east of the Subdivision. The Board advised Mr. Fox that extending Somerset Avenue was a condition for approval of the final plat of subdivision and the developers would be responsible for the entire cost of the extension. TRAFFIC SIGNAL Trustee Rosenthal inquired who controlled the timing of traffic TIMING signals. Village Manager Franz explained that most signals operate on a sensor basis triggered by the flow of traffic. Village Engineer James Soyka will be asked to present more information on this issue. There being no further business, upon motion by Trustee Seidman, seconded by Trustee Rosenthal, the meeting was adjourned at 10:15 P.M. APPROVED: ATTEST: Vi 11 aeC r MAYOR 1 1