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06/15/2015June 15, 2015 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 June 15, 2015, at 7:30 p.m. The Clerk called the roll and announced that the following were: Present: Harriet Rosenthal, Mayor Alan Farkas Thomas Jester William Seiden Dan Shapiro Barbara Struthers Absent was: Robert Nadler and that a quorum was present and in attendance. Also present were Village Attorney Peter Coblentz and Kent Street, Village Manager. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE Audris Griffith and George Fornero led those in attendance in reciting the Pledge of Allegiance. RECOGNITION Mayor Rosenthal recognized Deerfield High School Principal Audris Griffith and District 113 Superintendent George Fornero on their retirement. She thanked them for their service to the community. MINUTES OF PREVIOUS MEETING Trustee Struthers moved to approve the minutes from the June 1, 2015, Board of Trustees meeting. Trustee Jester seconded the motion. The motion passed unanimously on a voice vote. BILLS AND PAYROLL Trustee Jester moved to approve the Bills and Payroll dated May 18, 2015. Trustee Farkas seconded the motion. The motion passed by the following vote: AYES: Farkas, Jester, Shapiro, Seiden, Struthers (5) NAYS: None (0) PUBLIC COMMENT There were no Public Comments on non -agenda items. REPORTS REPORT AND RECOMMENDATION The Plan Commission held a Public Hearing on Board of Trustees Meeting June 15, 2015 Page 2 of 6 OF THE PLAN COMMISSION RE: May 28, 2015 to consider the request for a REQUEST FOR RESUBDIVISION OF preliminary and final approval of Plat of LOT 1 AND LOT 2 IN THE CONTORER Resubdivision to allow the proposed movement RESUBDIVISION TO ALLOW THE of a lot line 7 feet to the north for the Contorer NORTHERN LOT LINE OF LOT 2 TO Resubdivision known as 1521 Central Avenue and BE MOVED SEVEN (7) FEET NORTH 532 Apple Tree Lane. The Plan Commission voted (1521 CENTRAL AVENUE) 5-0 to recommend approval. Mayor Rosenthal noted the resubdivision makes the lot more conforming. Trustee Seiden moved to accept the report and recommendation of the Plan Commission. Trustee Jester seconded the motion. The motion passed by the following vote: AYES: Farkas, Jester, Shapiro, Seiden, Struthers (5) NAYS: None (0) REPORT AND RECOMMENDATION Mr. Street reported the Plan Commission held a OF THE PLAN COMMISSION RE: Public Hearing on May 28, 2015, to consider the REQUEST FOR APPROVAL OF A request for approval for a Special Use for a medical SPECIAL USE FOR A MEDICAL cannabis dispensary at 151 South Pfmgsten Road. CANNABIS DISPENSARY AT 151 The Plan Commission voted 5-0 to recommend S. PFINGSTEN ROAD, UNIT V approval of the Special Use. Trustee Shapiro moved to accept the report and recommendation of the Plan Commission. Trustee Farkas seconded the motion. Trustee Struthers noted the petitioner added a room for wellness facilities. She did not see anything about patient information in terms of impaired driving. She would like the facility's staff to have training so they are able to educate their patients about the impairing effects of marijuana. She requested that Chief Sliozis comment on the State law as it applies to cannabis and driving. Chief Sliozis indicated the State has zero tolerance for any level of THC in the blood system when driving. The State Legislature recently passed legislation regarding a change in the tolerance of THC in the blood when driving. The Governor has not yet signed the measure. Trustee Struthers would like the operator to educate their patients on both the law and the possible effects of driving under the influence of marijuana. Mitchell Kahn, principal of the Greenhouse Group, is a resident of Deerfield. He stated they have extensive training, especially the patient counselors, and would work with Chief Sliozis. Mr. Kahn noted it is part of their plan to train both counselors and patients. Trustee Farkas asked Mr. Kahn to let the Trustees know when the facility is near completion. Trustee Seiden asked how the prices would be monitored. Mr. Kahn stated there will be a dispensary in Buffalo Grove as well. He stated they are taking a different approach by building a Board of Trustees Meeting June 15, 2015 Page 3 of 6 complete wellness center. Mr. Kahn indicated it would feel more like a spa than a pharmacy. Trustee Seiden expressed concern that Illinois law and Federal law are irreconcilable. Mayor Rosenthal asked how cash will be handled. Mr. Kahn stated he is working on a number of solutions other than cash. There are some closed -loop ATM systems available. He believes there will also be some credit card solutions. Mr. Kahn indicated they will work with a bank to make deposits as often as possible and there will be very little cash at the facility. Deerfield Resident Ann Meyer asked if they will have a grow center. Mayor Rosenthal noted this is a dispensary, not a cultivation center. Ms. Meyer asked if the Village needs to have a dispensary. Mayor Rosenthal stated the dispensary meets all of the qualifications for the Special Use. The State allows municipalities have zoning restrictions, but they cannot be so restrictive as to prohibit a dispensary or cultivation center if state requirements are met. Ms. Meyer requested the Village educate the residents. She is puzzled that marijuana is allowed to be used as medicine. Mayor Rosenthal suggested putting information in D-Tails. Mr. Kahn noted they also plan on holding community information meetings as well. They would be happy to work with the Village and the High School, as well. The motion passed by the following vote: AYES: Farkas, Jester, Shapiro, Seiden, Struthers (5) NAYS: None (0) CONSENT AGENDA There were no items on the Consent Agenda. OLD BUSINESS ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING A REAR YARD VARIATION FOR 350 KERRY LANE — 1 R An Ordinance authorizing a rear yard variation for the property located at 350 Kerry Lane. First Reading. ORDINANCE 0-15-15 AUTHORIZING An Ordinance authorizing an amendment to a sign AMENDMENT TO A SIGN PLAN FOR plan for Walgreens Company corporate WALGREEN COMPANY (CORPORATE headquarters on Wilmot Road. Second Reading. HEADQUARTERS ON WILMOT) — 2R Trustee Farkas moved to adopt the Ordinance. Trustee Struthers seconded the motion. The motion passed by the following vote: AYES: Farkas, Jester, Shapiro, Seiden, Struthers (5) NAYS: None (0) Board of Trustees Meeting June 15, 2015 Page 4 of 6 ORDINANCE 0-15-16 AUTHORIZING An Ordinance authorizing approval of a final APPROVAL OF A FINAL development plan for the Taylor Junction DEVELOPMENT PLAN FOR THE Townhome Development located at 824 - TAYLOR JUNCTION TOWNHOME 836 Chestnut Street. Second Reading. DEVELOPMENT LOCATED AT 824- 836 CHESTNUT STREET (JACOBS Mr. Street noted there has been a correction made HOMES — 2R amending the documents as the corporation is a Delaware LLC rather than an Illinois LLC. Alex Epstein, 935 Walnut Street, lives in a single-family home directly north of the proposed development. Mr. Epstein stated the builder is recommending Arbor Vitae for screening. He indicated Arbor Vitae are about the same size as the existing privacy fence. Mr. Epstein does not believe they will provide adequate screening. He spoke with Joe Maschek, who said they would try to add evergreen trees to help with the screening. Mr. Maschek stated they believe the Arbor Vitae would be the best solution, especially given the shade of other trees. He spoke with the landscape architect, who indicated a White Pine would not be an acceptable solution after five years. Trustee Struthers asked if different species were considered. Mr. Maschek noted there are Blue Spruce trees in the area, but it would not be a viable solution under other trees. Mayor Rosenthal indicated the Arbor Vitae would screen the first floor. Mr. Epstein commented on the process. He noted the Plan Commission votes on whether the proposed development is injurious to the use and enjoyment of other property in the immediate vicinity. The proposed development should also not diminish or impair property values in the neighborhood. Mr. Epstein questioned who determines if the proposed property is injurious as this will diminish his privacy and enjoyment. He consulted with real estate agents who stated his property value will be reduced by 5 to 15 percent as a result of the project. Mr. Epstein asked why he has to prove he is suffering rather than the builder stating his property will be enhanced. There is nothing showing he will not be injured. Mr. Coblentz noted there are standards set forth in the Zoning Ordinance. The judgement has been made by the Plan Commission that the standards have been met. The Board makes a legislative judgement whether the standards have been met. Trustee Shapiro noted that the applicant needs to ensure there are no negative effects on the property values. He does not need to ensure there are positive effects on property values. The Plan Commission did not hear evidence there would be a negative effect on the property values. Trustee Farkas moved to approve the final development plan for the Taylor Junction Townhome Development. Trustee Jester seconded the motion. The motion passed by the following vote: AYES: Farkas, Jester, Shapiro, Seiden, Struthers (5) NAYS: None (0) ORDINANCE 0-15-17 AMENDING THE An Ordinance amending the Municipal Code to MUNICIPAL CODE TO ESTABLISH establish a manual water meter reading fee. A MANUAL WATER METER Second Reading. Board of Trustees Meeting June 15, 2015 Page 5 of 6 READING FEE — 2R Trustee Seiden moved to adopt the Ordinance. Trustee Jester seconded the motion. The motion passed by the following vote: AYES: Farkas, Jester, Shapiro, Seiden, Struthers (5) NAYS: None (0) NEW BUSINESS RESOLUTION R-15-13 AUTHORIZING, A Resolution authorizing a master traffic signal A MASTER TRAFFIC SIGNAL agreement with Lake County. Director of Public AGREEMENT WITH LAKE COUNTY Works and Engineering Barbara Little stated Lake County has presented the Village with a master traffic signal agreement that would include the two traffic signals on Sanders Road, the new traffic signal at the new Woodview Apartment development, Deerfield Road at the entrance and exit ramps, Castlewood Lane at Wilmot Road, and Deerfield Road signals from Robert York Road to the eastern Village limits. This would leave three traffic signals under Village jurisdiction. These signals are Deerfield Road at Chestnut, Wilmot at Hackberry and Kates at Kelburn. The Village proposes that the Deerfield Road at Chestnut be maintained as part of the County system. She recommends the Board of Trustees approve the Resolution agreement. Ms. Little stated the Village would pay their proportionate share of maintenance, according to Schedule A. Mayor Rosenthal indicated the County would pay for the upgrades along Deerfield Road. Trustee Struthers moved to approve the Resolution. Trustee Jester seconded the motion. The motion passed by the following vote: AYES: Farkas, Jester, Shapiro, Seiden, Struthers (5) NAYS: None (0) DISCUSSION WALDEN SCHOOL Trustee Farkas and Mayor Rosenthal were invited to speak to a third grade class. The students were very interested in how the Board makes decisions. CELEBRATION OF LIFE There was a celebration of life for Bob Gand. Mayor Rosenthal presented his family with a proclamation recognizing his service and dedication to the Deerfield community. RELAY FOR LIFE The Relay for Life took place on Saturday at the Sachs Center. There were about 75 participants who raised about $50,000. There was a lot of participation from Deerfield High School students Board of Trustees Meeting June 15, 2015 Page 6of6 as well as a number of survivors. Rosebud and Noodles and Company donated pans of food for the participants. FARMER'S MARKET The first Farmers Market of the season took place on Saturday. There was a great turnout. ADJOURNMENT There being no further business or discussion, The meeting was adjourned at 8:15 p.m. APPROVED: Mayor ATTEST: Ct 1 5�t Village Clerk