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03/02/1964M a 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 " 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 r 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 1 V 1 1 69 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. 70 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. V 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