09/07/1994September 7, 1994
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 Wednesday, September 7, 1994, at 8:00 P.M.
The clerk called the roll and announced that the following were:
Present: Bernard Forrest, Mayor
Marvin W. Ehlers
John H. Heuberger
Harriet E. Rosenthal
Edwin B. Seidman
Vernon E. Swanson
Michael Swartz
and that a quorum was present and in attendance. Also present were
Village Manager Robert Franz and Attorney James Stucko.
Trustee Seidman made a motion to approve the minutes of the
previous meeting. Trustee Swartz seconded the motion. Motion
passed unanimously.
REPORTS
REQUEST FOR FENCE A public hearing was held on August 16,
MODIFICATION - 840 1994, to consider the request of Bernard
HEATHER ROAD and Lynn Gassman of 840 Heather Road for a
fence modification which would allow them
to replace an existing three foot high fence in their front yard
with a six foot high fence. By a vote of 4 to 1, the Board of
Zoning Appeals recommended that the modification be granted with
the following restrictions: (1) A stockade fence will be installed
(good side out) using the dimensions shown on the site plan; and
(2) No structural elements will be visible from the public way.
Trustee Rosenthal made a motion to accept the recommendation of the
Board of Zoning Appeals. Trustee Heuberger seconded the motion.
The motion passed unanimously. '
PRELIMINARY PLAT OF The Plan Commission held a public hearing
SUBDIVISION, FINAL on July 14, 1994, to consider the request
DEVELOPMENT PLAN, AND of Optima, Inc. for approval of a
FINAL PLAT OF preliminary plat of subdivision for the
SUBDIVISION - OPTIMA Sara Lee property. The petitioners
requested that the subdivision show the
differing ownership of its 47 lots. The Plan Commission voted in
favor of granting the petitioner's request.
On August 25, 1994, the Plan Commission held a workshop meeting to
consider the request of Optima, Inc. for approval of their final
development plan for the Sara Lee property. The Plan Commission
found the plan to be in substantial conformance to the preliminary
development plan and recommended approval. The approval is to
include sign -off letters from the Director of Community Development
and the Village Engineer relating to the Development Code.
Mayor Forrest read a statement summarizing the six months of
negotiations between the Village and Optima. He indicated that two
documents - a development agreement and an impact agreement - will
be incorporated into the ordinance. He summarized the components
of each of these documents, then opened the meeting for comments.
Optima President David Hovey, Project Manager Thaddeus Lenick, and
Attorney John Murphey were in attendance to represent Optima.
There was discussion which clarified that the recommendation for
approval of the final development plan includes approval of the
final plat of subdivision.
Trustee Seidman made a motion to accept the recommendation of the
Plan Commission to approve the preliminary plat of subdivision for
the Coromandel Development by Optima, Inc. Trustee Ehlers seconded
the motion.
The following topics were discussed relative to the Coromandel
Development:
(1) Landscaping. Trustee Rosenthal expressed concern that the
landscaping be attractive not just from within the subdivision but
also from Waukegan Road. Mr. Hovey replied that from Waukegan
Road, one will see a solid layer of foliage. Any trees that die
will be replaced by trees of the same caliper.
Trustee Heuberger pointed out that there is one driveway in the
development which will be visible from Waukegan Road. He suggested
that it be shielded from view by berming. Mr. Hovey agreed.
(2) Parking. Trustee Heuberger expressed concern that there will
be extensive parking on the ring road due to the reduction in
parking spaces. Mr. Hovey replied that the ring road was designed
to accommodate parking on one side. He is willing to commit to
limiting parking to one side only. This stipulation will be added
to the final development agreement.
(3) Construction traffic. Board members expressed concern about
construction traffic and particularly a curb cut on Waukegan Road.
After discussion of possible solutions, it was decided that the
development agreement would contain language stating that Optima
will comply with reasonable directives from Village staff regarding
management of construction traffic. Mr. Hovey agreed.
(4) Sequence of construction. Trustee Heuberger commented that in
his opinion it is not a good idea to wait until the development is
half finished before building the clubhouse and other facilities as
these amenities will attract possible buyers. Following Mr.
Hovey's stated plan of building from south to north, Trustee
Heuberger recommended that the clubhouse be built right after
Building 370. Mr. Hovey agreed.
(5) Kates /Waukegan improvements. According to Mr. Soyka, these
improvements will take about two years to complete. IDOT money for
the project will not be available until July 1995.
The motion to approve the preliminary plat of subdivision passed
unanimously.
Mr. Seidman made a motion to approve the final development plan and
the final plat of subdivision and to authorize preparation of the
ordinance. Trustee Ehlers seconded the motion. Motion passed by
the following vote:
AYES: Ehlers, Heuberger, Rosenthal, Seidman, Swanson, Swartz (6)
NAYS: None (0)
CONSENT AGENDA
ORDINANCE 0 -94 -34 An ordinance amending and restating the
RE STORMWATER Village of Deerfield Stormwater Management
MANAGEMENT CODE Code. Second reading.
Trustee Seidman made a motion to approve the Consent Agenda and
adopt the ordinance. Trustee Swartz seconded the motion. Motion
passed by the following vote:
AYES: Ehlers, Heuberger, Rosenthal, Seidman, Swanson, Swartz (6)
NAYS: None (0)
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NEW BUSINESS
STOP SIGNS FOR BRISTOL
DRIVE AT FOUNTAIN VIEW
DRIVE
ORDINANCE 0 -94 -35
TRANSFER OF JURISDICTION
OF DEER LAKE ROAD.
TRAFFIC SIGNAL MAINTENANCE
AT LAKE COOK AND DEER LAKE
ROADS
August 2, 1994 letter to the
Superintendent of Highways.
An ordinance amending the Municipal
Code to provide for stop signs on
Bristol Drive westbound and eastbound
at Fountain View Drive. First reading.
An ordinance transferring the
jurisdiction of Deer Lake Road south of
Lake Cook Road to the municipal street
system and providing for shared
maintenance and energy costs for the
new traffic signals at Lake Cook Road
and Deer Lake Road, as discussed in the
Village from the Cook County
Trustee Rosenthal moved for a waiver of the rules so the ordinance
could be voted on at first reading. Trustee Heuberger seconded the
motion. Motion passed unanimously.
Trustee Swartz made a motion to adopt the ordinance. Trustee
Rosenthal seconded the motion. Motion passed by the following
vote:
AYES: Ehlers, Heuberger, Rosenthal, Seidman, Swanson, Swartz (6)
NAYS: None (0)
DISCUSSION WITH LASALLE Steven Adamczyk, General Manager of the
PARTNERS RE TOLLWAY Parkway North Center and attorney Ivan
RIGHT -OF -WAY Kane were present to discuss the August
29, 1994 letter to the Village from
LaSalle Partners regarding land donations requested of them for the
tollway plaza and for the expansion of the water reservoir at the
Parkway North Center. LaSalle Partners is requesting that, for
purposes of gross leasable area, required open space, etc., the
donated property be treated as though it wasn't donated. Board
members indicated that this is a fairly standard way of treating
such donations.
Mr. Franz commented that discussion is ongoing regarding the
expansion of the water reservoir, and there is much still to be
resolved.
RESOLUTION R -94 -09 A resolution permitting the Finance
ALTERNATIVE DEFERRED Director to select alternative deferred
COMPENSATION PLANS FOR compensation plans to ICMA for Village
VILLAGE EMPLOYEES employees.
Trustee Ehlers made a motion to adopt the resolution. Trustee
Swartz seconded the motion. The motion passed unanimously.
RESOLUTION R -94 -10 A resolution permitting the transfer of
AUTHORIZING REALLOCATION $950,000 in surplus Tax Increment
OF SURPLUS TIF FUNDS Financing District 1 funds to Tax
Increment Financing District 2. The
money will be used for Village Center street improvements.
Trustee Ehlers made a motion to adopt the resolution. Trustee
Swartz seconded the motion. The motion passed by the following
vote:
AYES: Ehlers, Heuberger, Rosenthal, Seidman, Swanson, Swartz (6)
NAYS: None (0)
RECYCLING Trustee Heuberger complimented the Village
on its good recycling record, including
having the best record in the county for recycling of plastics.
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ADJOURNMENT There being no further business to
discuss, Trustee Rosenthal made a motion,
seconded by Trustee Seidman, to adjourn the meeting. The motion
passed unanimously. The meeting was adjourned at 9:20 P.M.
APPROVED:
Mayor
ATTEST:
Village Cler
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