09/05/2017September 5, 2017
The regular meeting of the Board of Trustees of the Village of Deerfield was called to order by
Mayor Harriet Rosenthal in the Council Chambers of the Village Hall on September 5, 2017 at
7:34 p.m. The clerk called the roll and announced that the following were:
Present: Harriet Rosenthal, Mayor
Robert Benton
Thomas Jester
Mary Oppenheim
William Seiden
Dan Shapiro
Barbara Struthers
and that a quorum was present and in attendance. Also present was Village Manager Kent Street
and Village Attorney Matthew Rose.
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE Mayor Rosenthal led those in attendance in reciting
the Pledge of Allegiance.
AWARD PRESENTATION Mayor Rosenthal presented the GFOA
Distinguished Budget Presentation Award to
Finance Director Eric Burk. This is the twenty-eighth year the Village received this award. Mr.
Burk reported the award is a significant accomplishment by Village staff. It is a big effort for
many departments within the Village.
MINUTES OF PREVIOUS MEETING Trustee Oppenheim moved to approve the minutes
from the August 21, 2017, Board of Trustees
meeting. Trustee Benton seconded the motion. The motion passed unanimously on a voice vote
with Trustee Shapiro abstaining.
TREASURER'S REPORT Mr. Burk presented highlights from the July
Treasurer's Report representing 58 percent of the
year. Water and sewer billing increased from the prior month. Hotel and electric utility taxes
increased from last month. The Village received two payments from the State in July, so the
August figures will be down to reflect that. Mr. Burk noted the year to date building permit
revenue increased over the prior year. Large expenditures included engineering and construction
costs as well as mobile electronics for the police department.
BILLS AND PAYROLL Trustee Seiden moved to approve the Bills and
Payroll dated September 5, 2017. Trustee
Oppenheim seconded the motion. The motion passed by the following vote:
AYES: Benton, Jester, Oppenheim, Seiden, Shapiro, Struthers (6)
NAYS: None (0)
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PUBLIC COMMENT
REPORT AND RECOMMENDATION
OF THE PLAN COMMISSION RE:
REQUEST FOR APPROVAL OF A
FINAL PLAN FOR AN INDEPENDENT
LIVING FACILITY LOCATED AT 1627
LAKE COOK ROAD (JEWISH UNITED
There was no public comment on non -agenda
items.
REPORTS
The Plan Commission held a workshop meeting on
August 10, 2017, to review changes to the
preliminary site plan and found the final plan was in
substantial conformance. The Plan Commission
voted 6-0 in favor of the request.
FUND/JEWISH FEDERATION OF Attorney Mike Viner thanked the Trustees and staff
METROPOLITAN CHICAGO, JFMC for the opportunity to present this evening. He
FACILITIES CORPORATION AND noted the final development plan substantially
BANNER DEVELOPMENT LLC) onfonns to the preliminary plan that was approved
in July. Mr. Viner stated they propose changing
the overall height of the building from 65 feet to 70 feet as well as some requested changes from
the Metropolitan Water Reclamation District.
Peter Iossi, Senior Planner, John Burke, Vice President of Construction for Banner were present.
Richard Mann, principal with Norr Architects, reported the original plan had a height to the main
roof of 60 feet with a 4 -foot parapet. A decision was made to raise the indoor pool to the second
floor, so people would not walk through the lobby to get to the pool. The ceiling height was 8'6,
which is not appropriate for a pool. Mr. Mann noted other developments in the Village are much
higher than what is proposed. He believes the building at the proposed height is appropriate and
fits in with the neighboring properties.
Trustee Seiden asked if the number of units increased. Mr. Mann noted the number of units
remain the same. Trustee Oppenheim asked what other facilities would be on the second floor.
Mr. Mann stated they would have a spa and other amenities.
Mei Zhu, Senior Engineer with Gewalt Hamilton, noted the storm water design met the
requirements for detention. They received a determination that the watershed would follow Lake
County rather than the WMRD in Cook County, so they eliminated the permeable pavers.
Trustee Oppenheim ensured there were no additional changes, as Lake County is less restrictive.
Trustee Shapiro moved to accept the Report and Recommendation of the Plan Commission.
Trustee Oppenheim seconded the motion.
Mayor Rosenthal inquired about the not-for-profit status of the project. Mark Weiner, President
and CEO of CJE Senior Life, noted building owner is a for-profit company. As a result, they
will pay property tax. CJE will be the operator, and is a not-for-profit organization. Mr. Weiner
believes this combination brings the best of both worlds to the community so they get property
taxes and can provide services to the community. Mayor Rosenthal noted the Village has
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reduced impact fees to other not-for-profit organizations. Mr. Weiner explained the operation
will be nonprofit in every manner. Mayor Rosenthal noted there will be no scholarships. She
expressed concern because the Village's impact fees and building inspection fees are money put
out from the Village. John Burke, VP Construction of Senior Housing with Banner
Development, noted Banner Development is in a joint venture with FAC Corp which is a
division of JUF. As the building grows and matures, the cost of operation will exceed the cost of
construction. Mr. Weiner noted much has changed in the senior living environment. This is a
significant financial investment. He believes having a for-profit partner allows them to do what
they do best.
Trustee Seiden noted the joint venture is partly a not-for-profit organization that pays salaries to
their employees and pays what they need to pay. Mr. Weiner explained CJE is a not-for-profit
organization. This project will hopefully make a profit to support Weinberg and other
organizations within the community. Trustee Struthers believes this should be separate from the
other Weinberg facilities.
Mayor Rosenthal asked about traffic, ingress and egress. The traffic study submitted notes that if
the proposed configuration does not work, they would have to revisit it and look into other
opportunities. Dan Brinkman, Senior Traffic Engineer with Gewalt Hamilton, stated the traffic
report compares the proposed use, reuse of the existing office building and traditional
apartments. The trip generations are based on rush hour travel. 240 apartments would generate
approximately 50 trips combined in and out during the morning and 60 trips combined in and out
in the evening. A traditional apartment building would generate approximately 150 trips in the
morning and 146 in the evening. The proposed use would create roughly half of the traffic of a
traditional apartment building. Mr. Brinkman noted when they do the analysis, they add all the
existing conditions. The analysis assumes residents exiting the property will go to the signalized
intersections.
Trustee Struthers does not believe there is enough parking for the building. Mr. Brinkman noted
the existing spaces are for the existing office building. This is the parking before the building
gets built.
Andrew Marwick, 442 Kelburn, does not believe the Village should waive impact fees. He also
believes it would be appropriate to utilize the higher drainage standards as the only benefit would
be a lower cost to the developer.
Trustee Struthers inquired whether the developer would consider putting permeable pavers back
into the plan. Mr. Mann noted the storm water requirements have been met. They are adding
additional pipes in their project to assist the Village. They have met the Lake County
requirements. Trustee Struthers asked if the developer could go beyond that. Ms. Zhu noted the
detention is impacted more with storm water and flooding rather than volume control. The
proposed detention for this site exceeds what is required. The site only has 3.75 acres of
impervious area. The existing detention covers more than what is required for the site. Trustee
Oppenheim reported the permeable pavers were in a small area. Ms. Zhu noted they were
proposing perimeter parking areas on the north, west and south sides.
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The motion passed by the following vote:
AYES: Benton, Jester, Oppenheim, Seiden, Struthers (5)
NAYS: None (0)
REPORT AND RECOMMENDATION OF The Plan Commission held a Workshop Meeting on
THE PLAN COMMISSION RE: FINDING August 24, 2017, to consider the request to amend
OF SUBSTANTIAL CONFORMANCE the existing PUD to allow additional space for an
FOR CHANGES TO A PATIO AND outdoor area. The Plan Commission voted 6-0 in
BUILDING ELEVATION CHANGES TO favor of the request.
THE RETAIL E BUILDING OUTLOT IN
DEERBROOK SHOPPING CENTER Trustee Oppenheim moved to accept the Report and
(GATEWAY FAIRVIEW, INC. AND Recommendation of the Plan Commission. Trustee
MID -AMERICA ASSET MANAGEMENT Benton seconded the motion.
INC.
Patricia Mahoney, Vice President of Construction
for Mid-America Asset Management, Inc., reported they have one tenant that would like to lease
the entire building. City Barbeque would like an outdoor seating area and would also be
applying for a liquor license.
The motion passed by the following vote:
AYES: Benton, Jester, Oppenheim, Seiden, Shapiro, Struthers (6)
NAYS: None (0)
CONSENT AGENDA
There were no items on the Consent Agenda.
There was no Old Business.
There was no New Business.
L' CHAIM CENTER
OLD BUSINESS
NEW BUSINESS
DISCUSSION
Mayor Rosenthal reported L'Chaim Center in
Deerfield Park Plaza had a celebration where they
received a Torah. They are very happy to be in Deerfield and love having the cooperation of the
Village.
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LAKE COUNTY WAY OUT PROGRAM Mayor Rosenthal announced the Deerfield Police
Department is now part of the Lake County Way
Out Program. The program helps those struggling with drug addiction find treatment. She
congratulated the Department for taking on this program.
SYMPOSIUM ON FREIGHT RAIL Mr. Street reported there is a symposium on freight
rail on October 11 that which will discuss freight
rail traffic in surrounding communities.
ADJOURNMENT There being no further business or discussion,
Trustee Oppenheim moved to adjourn the meeting.
Trustee Struthers seconded the motion. The meeting was adjourned at 8:25 p.m.
The next regular Board of Trustees meeting will take place on Monday, September 18, 2017, at
7:30 p.m.
APPROVED: �- n
Mayor
ATTEST:
Village Clerk