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had stated residential property was assessed at 55% of fair cash value, but since
business and industrial property such as the Shopping Center and the several
plants are not sold, he can not determine what is a fair market price on these
properties. The President asked the attorney to see what can be determined
with respect to the assessed valuations of commercial and industrial property,
and report back to the Board.
There being no further business, on motion by Trustee Smith, seconded by
Trustee Schleicher, the meeting was adjourned at 9:25 P.m.
ATTEST:
Village Clerk
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APPROVED.
President
March 2, 1964
The regular meeting of the President and Board of Trustees of the Village of
Deerfield was called to order by the President in the Council Chambers of the Village
Hall on Monday, March 2, 1964 at 8 :10 p.m. The clerk called the roll and reported
the following were
Present: I. K. Hearn, President
James E. Mandler -
George P. Schleicher
Ellis W. Smith
Absent: John A. S. Lindemann
James M. Wetzel
and that a quorum was present and in attendance at the meeting. Also present
were Messrs. Seymour Axelrood, representing the Village attorney•, and Norris
Stilphen, manager.
Moved by Trustee Mandler, seconded by Trustee Schleicher, that minutes
of the regular meeting held February 17, 1964 be approved as submitted.
Motion carried unanimously.
Approve Drive - Parking Lot The manager reported the Safety Council had
Lot 176, Colony Point Sub-. reviewed the plan for the driveway from
Deerfield Road for the model home and parking
lot on Lot 176, Colony Point Subdivision, and the Council had no objection pro-
vided the driveway is brought to the level of the street for two car lengths.
Trustee Mandler moved, seconded by Trustee Schleicher that the permit be issued,
as requested by Mr. Kennedy.
Motion carried unanimously.
Trustee Schleicher remarked that the lot would require quite a bit of fill,
and asked that the manager see that the Flood Plain Ordinance is observed.
Report - Park Dist. The manager reported he had discussed the
Approval - Hazel S /,4 proposed Hazel Avenue pavement project with
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Mr. James Mitchell, President of the Deerfield
Park District, who had stated the Park District had no objection to the special
assessment if the project is necessary to the Village to gain traffic circulation
over the proposed bridge, but asked that no construction be done during the summer
when the pool is in use. Mr. Mitchell also asked that the curb be omitted on the
south side of the street to provide parking for the pool.
Plans and specifications for the improvement had been approved several
years earlier, the manager stated, and Mr. Bruce Frost, West Deerfield Township
Supervisor, had indicated the County would undoubtedly approve a sharing of the
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cost of the bridge on a 50/50 basis. President Hearn asked the manager to get
a letter from the Park Board stating its approval of the project, and arrange-
ments be made for a public hearing before the Board of Local Improvements.
Report - ICC hearing Mr. Axelrood reported on the hearing before
Telegraph Rd. Crossing the Illinois Commerce Commission on February
25th, in connection with the Village's
petition for installation of crossing gates at four locations. lie stated the
Milwaukee Road had asked for a continuance to file a petition for the closing
of the Telegraph Road crossing. Trustee Mandler stated the Village should take
a strong position against closing the crossing, basing its objection on public
reaction when the crossing was closed' temporarily. President Hearn stated he
agreed the present crossing was dangerous and the correct solution would be a
right angle crossing, but since the road predates the railroad and it is the
responsibility of the Railroad to provide•a proper crossing, the Village's
position should be to vigorously oppose the closing. He asked that the same
Village representatives attend the next hearing to support Mr. Axelrood. Trustee
Smith suggested the attorney enter into negotiations with the railroad on cost
percentages to be paid by each party.
Ordinance - Variation
Lot Width - West 2 Lot 5
Blk. 10, Deerfield Park Land
& Improve. Sub. (0 -64 -7)
replatting of Deerfield Park Land
on the northeast corner of Holly
vote:
Trustee Mandler moved, seconded by Trustee
Smith, that the ordinance be adopted granting
a variation from the requirements of the
Zoning Ordinance to permit a lot width of 70 ft.
on the west half of Lot 5, Block 10, in the
and Improvements Association Subdivision, located
Lane and Wayne Avenue. Adopted by the following
Ayes: Mandler, Schleicher, Smith, Hearn (4)
Nays: None (0)
President Hearn signed the ordinance indicating his approval thereof.
1st Presentation- Ordinance The first presentation was made of an ordinance
St. Vacation -Pear Tree vacating the streets in Pear Tree and Floral
Floral Park Subdivision Park Subdivisions, both subdivisions now
owned by the Deerfield Park District.
Report -Cook Cty. Annexations The manager reported petitions for annexation
had been signed and filed by Public Service
Company and North Shore Gas. He stated petitions for annexation of the Cullman
and Hubbard tracts will be filed as soon as ownership has been transferred. He
reported Trustee Wetzel had met with Mr. Metz of Soil Testing and discussed annex&,
tion at length, but no conclusions had been reached. A meeting wi 11 be arranged
for further discussion, and Trustee Wetzel will continue negotiations. lie
reported R. C. A. has declined to petition for annexation.
Report- Sewer'lnvestigations
discharging into the West drainage
from the storm sewers on Deerfield
connections had been located and w
Castlewood have been opened. Work
sewage into the ditch.
The manager reported the public Works
Department is continuing to check sewers
ditch. lie stated all water has been diverted
Road and Osterman Avenue, three cross
:re being corrected and blocked lines at
is continuing to eliminate the discharge of
Approve lst National A second report was received from the Board of
Bank Sign Zoning Appeals'on the petition of the First
National Bank for a variation to permit the
erection of a free standing sign; three members of the Zoning Board of Appeals
having voted to approve the sign, three opposed. Trustee Smith noted the pro-
posed sign meets the usual standards of size and height, and Trustee Mandler
said the sign would comply with the proposed sign ordinance. President Hearn
stated he felt there were factors of safety involved, and recommended approval
of the petition. Trustee Mandler moved, seconded by Trustee Smith, that the
Board approve the variation, and an ordinance be prepared.. Adopted by the
following vote:
Ayes: Mandler, Schleicher, Smith, ;learn (4)
Nays :. None (0)
Mr. Charles Raff suggested the Board limit the hours of illumination. Mr
Pinney of the bank stated the sign will not be lit after 11 p.m., and might be
turned off earlier.
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Zoning Cases Mr. Maurice Petesch, former Trustee, asked what
disposition has been made of the Koets case
which has been appealed by the Village, and stated he would like to see the case
dropped since a finding of not guilty had been made by a jury. Mr. Axelrood
stated a pre -trial hearing had been set for March 9th, to try to limit the issues
in order to save time, and it would be a jury trial. After discussion, the
President asked the attorney to submit a report on this case and a summary of
all zoning cases in the area for the convenience of new Board members and to
refresh the memory of old members.
Petition Re: North A petition was read signed by owners of
Avenue Extension property on Northwoods Drive, requesting the
Board of Trustees to secure a 30 ft. easement
at the south boundary of the Peterson tract and to locate the proposed North
Avenue extension, when constructed, from the east ditch to Waukegan Road entirely
north of the present line of trees. The petitioners stated the road need not be
constructed as a major highway, and the pavement could be curved to save the
trees. A letter from Mr. Thomas Matthews, Village attorney, stated the loca-
tion of pavement could be determined by the corporate authorities when con-
struction is contemplated. It was the consensus of the Board that no decision
can or should be made at this time on type and location of the road, and the
petitions be accepted and the opinions expressed therein be taken into con-
sideration when construction is decided upon.
Cats A letter was received complaining of cats
as a nuisance and asking the Board to
consider licensing cats as well as dogs, and to require that cats be leashed.
Mr. Axelrood stated the Board could pass an ordinance controlling cats, but he
would not recommend such an action since it would create an unenforceable
ordinance. Members of the Board indicated they would favor an ordinance
controlling cats, although Trustee Schleicher pointed out the Statutes permitted
licensing of dogs, but not cats. The attorney was asked to look into the
matter and report to the Board.
Budget Reugest - Sister A request was received from the Sister City
City Committee Committee asking for an appropriation of
$250-$350 for pictures to send to the Sister
City of Ludinghausen, Germany. They also proposed an exchange student program,
and that funds be available to entertain any visitors from Ludinghausen. The
question of budgeting funds for this request was referred to the Finance Com-
mittee. President Hearn asked the manager to invite members of the Committee
to the next meeting to show pictures received from Ludinghausen.
Proposed Sign Ordinance A proposed amendment of the Zoning Ordinance
relating to signs was read and discussed
at length. Mr. Charles Raff, Chairman of the Board of Zoning Appeals, suggested
several changes in the proposed ordinance based on the experience of the Board
of Zoning Appeals in its consideration of petitions for signs. It was the
consensus of the Board that copies of the amendment be given to Mr. Raff for
review by the Board of Zoning Appeals, and their suggestions be forwarded to
the attorney to be incorporated in a second draft.
Trustee Schleicher moved, seconded by Trustee Smith, that the proposed
ordinance be referred to the Plan Commission for public hearing with the
specific request that the Village attorney be present at said hearing and
that the advertised notice be broad enough to permit any changes in the amend-
ment.
Motion carried unanimously.
Tire Racks - The manager reported an application had
Station Equipment been received from County Line Standard
Oil station for a tire accessory building.
lie stated the question had come up as to whether tire display racks should be
considered station equipment or an accessory building, and asked the Board
for a ruling. He stated that most neighboring municipalities consider them
accessory buildings and recommended that the village require a permit. It
was pointed out several local stations had installed these racks without per-
mits. Trustee Schleicher suggested that, since gas stations present several,
problems peculiar to their operation, it might be well to set up specific
regulations for service stations and other facilities such as vending machines
that are not covered by the standard regulations. Trustee Mandler moved,
seconded by Trustee Smith, that tire accessory racks be considered gas
station equipment and no building permit be required until and unless such
installations are covered by ordinance. Adopted by the following vote;
Ayes: Mandler, Schleicher, Smith, ;learn (4)
Nays: None (0)
Deny Kennedy In connection with the request of Mr. Kennedy
Directional Signs for permits for directional signs on public
property for the Scatterwood Subdivision, the
manager reported the village attorney had advised that the Board could authorize
such signs without the passage of an ordinance. Mr. Charles Raff stated that the
Board of Zoning Appeals had reviewed many requests for directional signs to be
located on public property, but none had been approved. He recommended that, if
the Board did authorize such signs, a substantial fee per month be charged since use
of public property would be granted for private gain. He pointed out a precedent
would be set that could become a problem, since other builders would also justify
a need for such signs. After further discussion, it was the consensus of the Board
that permission should not be given for signs on public property, and therefore
Mr. Kennedy's request was denied.
Mr. Raff suggested that the location of the Colony Point Subdivision sign
which will be considered by the Board of Zoning Appeals, be checked by the Safety
Council before the public hearing. President Hearn asked the Building Commissioner
to send this information to the Safety Council with a request for its recommendation.
Deny Billiard License An application was received for a license for
the operation of a billiard parlor in the base -
7j ment of the American Legion building. After a brief discussion, Trustee Mandler
ll� moved, seconded by Trustee Smith, that the license be denied on the basis that a
billiard parlor is not permitted under the use regulations of the Zoning Ordinance.
Motion carried unanimously.
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Accept Improvements, Release The Building Commissioner recommended acceptance
Bond, King's Cove Sub. #lA of all improvements in King's Cove Subdivision,
Unit IA, and release of the maintenance bond.
Trustee Smith moved, seconded by Trustee Mandler, that the improvements be accepted
and bond released in accordance with the recommendation of the Building Commissioner.
Adopted by the following vote:
Ayes: Mandler, Schleicher, Smith,
Nays: None (0)
The request of the Building
ordinance with respect to the fees
Subdivision was tabled for further
structure and excavation for the 1
Hearn (4)
Commissioner for:-interpretation of the Subdivision
to be charged for review of the Lake Eleanor
study. The question involved the spillway
3ke.
The manager reported a letter had been received from the Lake County Health
Department commSnding the operator for his efficient operation of the sewage
treatment plant.
A request was received for approval of a payout of $7,408.17 to Raam Con-
struction Company for improvements-completed in Scatterwood Subdivision, Units 4, 5,
and 6, as certified by the engineer. With Board consent, President Hearn signed the
approval.
The application to the State Sanitary Water Board for a permit for the con-
struction of sanitary sewers in the Colony Point Subdivision was signed by the
President.
The manager reported a letter had been received from the Lake County Health
Department, reporting that refuse dumped at the National Brick Compa ny property
had been covered and dumping operations ceased. The Health Department had been
advised by the County Legal Department that removal of the material dumped there
could not be required.
Reports were received from the Lake County Health Department on tests of
samples taken at various sewers, and the BOD content did not exceed village standards.
They will continue to make periodic checks.
An application was received from Mr. Bruce Cliffe, Highland Park, for a
taxicab license. He wrote he would put two metered cabs in service in Deerfield and
would comply with all village ordinances. Trustee Schleicher suggested, and the
Board approved that in the interests of public aafety, the manager be directed to
investigate the applicant, and the license could be granted at the next meeting if
the applicant checked out satisfactorily.
Approve Preliminary Plat A request was received from Blietz -Nixon for
King'sCove Resub. approval of the preliminary plat of resubdivision
of Lots 38 to 48, 58 to 63, and 69 to 76,
inclusive, King's Cove Subdivision. The proposed resubdivision increases lot'sizes