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April 4, 1966
The regular meeting of the Board of Trustees of the Village of
Deerfield was called to order by the Clerk, in the absence of the
President, in the Council Chambers of the Village Hall on Monday, April 4,
1966 at 8 :30 p.m. Upon roll call the following were
Present: Raymond L. Craig,
Bernard Forrest
Charles H. Raff
George P. Schleicher
James M. Wetzel
Absent: H. Ross Finney, President
Ellis W. Smith
and a quorum was present and in attendance at the meeting. Also present
were Messrs. Richard Houpt, Village attorney, and Norris Stilphen, manager.
Trustee Raff moved, seconded by Trustee Forrest, that Trustee
Schleicher be appointed President pro tem.
Motion carried unanimously.
Trustee Craig moved, seconded by Trustee Raff, that minutes of the
regular meeting held March 21, 1966 be approved as submitted.
Motion carried unanimously.
Report- Deerfield Rd. Sidewalks
Superintendent of Highways to the Di
sidewalk work on West Deerfield Road
stated the Village would acquire the
would furnish fill.
The manager reported he had received a
copy of the letter from the County
strict Engineer, authorizing the extra
as part of the contract. The manager
right -of -way for the sidewalks, and
The Village a.ttorney reported the appraisal for..-the Anthony frontage
was in the mail and would be available for the next meeting. He stated
that Mr. Joseph Vi,lenti's surveyor had found an error in the legal descrip-
tion of the property to be dedicated for the sidewalk; the correct legal
description will be sent for the preparation of the Deed of Dedication,
which he will sign.
Ordinance -Mun. Code Amend. Trustee Forrest moved the adoption of
Art. VIII, Chap. 17- Taxicabs the ordinance regulating and licensing
(o-66-91 taxicabs and taxicab drivers and pro-
viding penalties for the violation
thereof, an amendment to the Municipal Code of 1963, Article VIII, Chapter
17. Seconded by Trustee Raff and adopted by the following vote:
Ayes: Craig, Forrest, Raff, Schleicher, Wetzel (5),
Nays: None (0)
The President pro tem signed the ordinance indicating his approval
thereof.
Trustee Raff moved, seconded by Trustee Forrest, that the said
ordinance be published in pamphlet form.
Motion carried unanimously.
Ordinance -Mun. Code Amend. Discussion was had on the proposed
Art. VIII, Chap. 17- Relating ordinance relating to livery service,
to Livery Service an amendment to Article VIII of
(0- 66 -10) Chapter 17 of the Municipal Code of
1963. The manager reported on the
licensing provisions of Highland Par4, Lake Forest and Northbrook. Trustee
Craig questioned the need for the ordinance since there had been no com-
plaints. He pointed out that the proposed ordinance might discourage the
present operators of livery service from providing a useful service to
Deerfield residents, or increase the cost of such service. Several members
stated they favored the ordinance but felt the $40.00 license fee was too
high. A license fee of $10.00 per vehicle was proposed.
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Trustee Rorrest moved, seconded by Trustee Raff, that the license fee
be changed to $10.00 per vehicle.
Motion carried unanimously.
Trustee Forrest then moved that the ordinance be adopted with the license
fee established at $10.00' -per vehicle. Seconded by Trustee Raff, and adopted
by the following vote:
Ayes: Forrest, Raff, Schleicher, Wetzel (4)
Nays: Craig (1)
pro tem
The President /signed the ordinance indicating his approval thereof.
Trustee Raff moved, seconded by Trustee Rorrest, that the ordinance be
published in pamphlet form.
Motion carried unanimously.
Ayes: Craig, Forrest, Raff, Schleicher, Dietzel (5)
Nays: None (0)
The President pro tem signed the ordinance indicating his approval thereof.
Authorize Bldg. Permit In connection with Mr. Arnold Pedersen's
751 Central (Pedersen) application for a building permit for a ware-
house at 751 Central Avenue, the manager
reported that nothing had been done to correct the conditions listed by the
building commissioner as being required by previous permits. Mr. Ralph Boches,
attorney, stated that Mr. Pedersen had arranged for the remomal of the junk
autos,-the paving would be done when the building is cbmpleled, and he would
comply with the other items as soon as possible. After a brief discussion,
Trustee Raff moved, seconded by Trustee Craig, thatthe building commissioner
be authorized to issue the building permit as soon as the junked cars are
removed, the building commissioner to follow up to see-that the other items are
accomplished as soon as possible, with a September 1, 1966 deadline for completion.
Motion carried unanimously.
Refer Proposed R -1 -B Amend.
to Plan Commission for Hearing
classification with provisions
division. Trustee Raff moved,
ordinance be referred to the P
Motion carried unanimously.
The Village attorney reviewed a proposed
ordinance amending the Zoning Ordinance to
establish a new R -1 -B single family residence
and regulations relevant to the Hovland Sub -
seconded by Trustee Forrest, that the proposed
]an Commission for a public hearing.
Execute Agreement & Plat The manager reported that the Glenview State
Blietz's King's Cove Sub. Bank had submitted a letter stating that funds
had been deposited 'in an escrow account for
the installation of improvements in Irvin A. Blietz's King's Cove Subdivision,
Unit 4, as required by ordinance. Trustee Craig moved, seconded by Trustee
Forrest, that the President pro tem and clerk be authorized to execute the
said plat of subdivision and the agreement pertianing thereto.
Motion carried unanimously.
Re: Official Map Correspondence between the Plan Commission and
the Village clerk regarding an "official map"
was summarized, with m6ps!A nCluded in the Village Plan listed. Decision was
made that the Village attorney review the Village Plan prepared by Kincaid &
Hutchinson, and report to the Board. Any updating of maps would be a job for
a Planning Consultant when one is employed.
Ordinance
- Width & Area
Trustee Craig moved, seconded by Trustee Raff,
Variations, 719-737 Central
that the ordinance be adopted granting
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variations from the requirements of the Zoning
Ordinance to permit the resubdivision of
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Lots 8, 9
and 10 (except the West
10 ft. of Lot 10), Woodman's Resubdivision,
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commonly
known as 719-737 Cenral
Avenue, into three lots with equal width of
69 feet,
11 -3/8 inches, and to permit the construction of a two - family
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residence
on each of said lots.
Adopted by the following vote:
Ayes: Craig, Forrest, Raff, Schleicher, Dietzel (5)
Nays: None (0)
The President pro tem signed the ordinance indicating his approval thereof.
Authorize Bldg. Permit In connection with Mr. Arnold Pedersen's
751 Central (Pedersen) application for a building permit for a ware-
house at 751 Central Avenue, the manager
reported that nothing had been done to correct the conditions listed by the
building commissioner as being required by previous permits. Mr. Ralph Boches,
attorney, stated that Mr. Pedersen had arranged for the remomal of the junk
autos,-the paving would be done when the building is cbmpleled, and he would
comply with the other items as soon as possible. After a brief discussion,
Trustee Raff moved, seconded by Trustee Craig, thatthe building commissioner
be authorized to issue the building permit as soon as the junked cars are
removed, the building commissioner to follow up to see-that the other items are
accomplished as soon as possible, with a September 1, 1966 deadline for completion.
Motion carried unanimously.
Refer Proposed R -1 -B Amend.
to Plan Commission for Hearing
classification with provisions
division. Trustee Raff moved,
ordinance be referred to the P
Motion carried unanimously.
The Village attorney reviewed a proposed
ordinance amending the Zoning Ordinance to
establish a new R -1 -B single family residence
and regulations relevant to the Hovland Sub -
seconded by Trustee Forrest, that the proposed
]an Commission for a public hearing.
Execute Agreement & Plat The manager reported that the Glenview State
Blietz's King's Cove Sub. Bank had submitted a letter stating that funds
had been deposited 'in an escrow account for
the installation of improvements in Irvin A. Blietz's King's Cove Subdivision,
Unit 4, as required by ordinance. Trustee Craig moved, seconded by Trustee
Forrest, that the President pro tem and clerk be authorized to execute the
said plat of subdivision and the agreement pertianing thereto.
Motion carried unanimously.
Re: Official Map Correspondence between the Plan Commission and
the Village clerk regarding an "official map"
was summarized, with m6ps!A nCluded in the Village Plan listed. Decision was
made that the Village attorney review the Village Plan prepared by Kincaid &
Hutchinson, and report to the Board. Any updating of maps would be a job for
a Planning Consultant when one is employed.
Accept St. Lights
Lake Eleanor Sub.
Trustee
Trustee
in Lake
accepted, subject to one year maintenance, as
c ommissioner.
Motion carried unanimously.
Craig moved, seconded by
Raff, that-the street lights
Eleanor Subdivision be
recommended by the Building
Budget The budget for the fiscal year
beginning May 1, 1966 and ending
April 30, 1967 was presented, and President Finney's budget message read.
Contemplated expenditures amount cto $1,056,382.57 and estimated revenues
of $1,109,736.25. It was pointed out that the budget is a guide for
expenditures and the Board had been conservative in planning expenditures
and its estimation of revenues. The salary ordinance will be prepared for
the next meeting, and the appropriation ordinance will be ready for enact-
ment early in the fiscal year.
A letter was received from the Plan Commission requesting that the
amount budgeted for the Commission be increased to $10,500. Board members
expressed approval of this a:hcrease, and the budget will be changed.
Approve Church Rummage Signs A request was received for permission
May 11 -14 to erect temporary signs directing
people to the Trinity United Church
rummage sale to be held May 11 - 14, 1966. Trustee Craig moved, seconded
by Trustee Forrest, that the Board approve the erection of signs as
requested.
Motion carried unanimously.
Communications A letter was received from School
District No. 109 requesting the
vacation of Hackberry from Pine Street eastward to the drainage ditch
for the safety of the children who will attend the school proposed to be
built east of Pine and north of Hackberry. Trustee gaff pointed out that
two houses would be left without street frontage, and while there were
no plans for the extension of Hackberry at the present time, the dedication
should be kept. The Board concurred and directed,the manager to write to
the School Board pointing out the impracticability of their request.
The manager reported that a notice had been received from the Federal
Aviation Agency regarding a proposed increase in height of the WEEF radio
transmission towers. It was the consensus of the Board that the proposed
height increase should be opposed on the basis of the proximity of the
towers to Sky Harbor airport, which is used by students, and the potential
hazard to nearby residents and school children if an airplane should stri4e
the towers. Trustee Forrest moved, seconded by Trustee Raff, that the
manager be instructed to prepare an objection to the proposed height
increase to be filed with the Federal Aviation Agency.
Motion carried unanimously.
The meeting was recessed at 10:00 p.m. and reconvened at 10 :15 p.m.
A notice was received from the Interstate Commerce Commission
regarding a proposed railroad merger. The manager was directed to acknowledge
receipt of same.
A supplemental permit was received from the State Sanitary Water
Board for the installation of•sani'taay sewers in Hovland Subdivision.
Plan Commission Report A report was received from the Plan
Re: Parking B-2 District Commission recommending that Section
XIV, Central Business District, para-
graph D 3 of the Zoning Ordinance be amended by deleting the provision
that no parking tpeces or access driveways be cloeer than 15 feet to any
lot zoned for residential use, and substituting in lieu thereof a provision
to permit parking of private automobiles with n side and rear yard areas
subject to the provisions of Section XVI, Off- street Parking and Loadhhg.;
Trustee Craig moved, seconded by TrusteeWetz41;, tha-t the :Board accept and
approve the recommendation of the Plan Commission.
Motion carried unanimously.
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1st Presentation - Zoning Amend. The first presentation was made of an ordinance
Parking B -2 District amending the Zoning Ordinance , Section XIV,
D3, to permit the parking of private automobiles
in side and rear yard areas in the central, business district subject to the
provisions of Section XVI, Off- street Parking and Loading. The ordinance was
read in full.
Re: Northbrook Official Map A copy of the Plan Commission's letter to
the Village of Northbrook was received, in
which they objected to Northbcookks official map on the basis that it included
the Phil Johnson property which is within the corporate limits of Deerfield,
and other properties north of the Toll Road which will soon be annexed to
Deerfield. Trustee Wetzel suggested that all Boards and Commissions of the
Village be advised to write all letters of this nature to the Board of Trustees
for its con6ideration, rather than they be sent to another governmental body
before the Board of Trustees has indicated approval. It was proposed that
the Board meet with advisory groups for the purpose of establishing better
communications between the Board and such groups.
A request was received from Thorngate Country Club for permission to
make a tie -in between the burglary alarm system in the Club's Pro Shop and
l� the Deerfield Police Department. Trustee Craig pointed out that a similar
d'+ request had been denied some months ago. The manager was directed to notify
the Club that it is the Board's policy not to provide such service outside the
U Village.
Reports- Communications A letter from Mr. Calvin Gehrke, 928 Brookside,
asked the Board to require the North Shore
GAs Company to sod his parkway where a gas main was installed rather than the
spreading of black soil and seeding proposed by the Company. It was the consensus
of the Board that utility companies should not be required to do more than
the Village does after repairs or construction on-public property, which is
to spread black soil and re -seed, except in unusual circumstances.
Trustee Forrest reported that he, President Finney, Trustee Schleicher,
the Village attorney, and manager had Met with officials of the Metropolitan
Sanitary District to discuss the possible acquisition of the National Brick
Company. He stated there appeared to be general agreement that the property
should be acquired, if possible, for flood control and recreational uses.
Trustee Raff moved, seconded by Trustee Wetzel, that the Brickyard Committee
meet with Mr. Bernard Weber to discuss his possible intention to sell the
brickyard property, and the purchase price.
Motion carried unanimously.
A letter from the Infant Welfare groups asked the President to designate
the week of April 24 -30 as Baby Week. Trustee Raff moved, seconded by
Trustee Craig, that the President be authorized to sign a Proclamation, if
one is received.
Motion carr1 ed unanimously.
Accept Colony PobttSt. Lights The building commissioner recommended that
Unit #1 8 #2 Refund Maint. Bond the Village accept the gas street lights in
Colony Point Subdivision, Units #1 and #2,
and the maintenance bond of $1,322.40 be released inasmuch as maintenance is
furnished by the gas company. Trustee Raff moved, seconded by Trustee Forrest,
that the lights be accepted and the bond released, as recommended by the
building commissioner. Adopted by the following vote:
Ayes: Craig, Forrest, Raff, Schleicher, Wetzel (5)
Nays: None (0)
A letter was received from the Department of the Navy announcing a
National Model Airplane Meet at the Glenview Naval Air Stati,6n on July 25 -31,
1966. Trustee Schleicher proposed copies be;isent to the schools, Boy Scouts
and similar groups.
A:letter from the City Managers Association regarding a program to
reduce traffic accidents was referred to the Safety Council.
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The Village attorney reported he had been asked if an animal hospital
would be permitted in the B -4 Business District on South Waukegan Road. He
stated the ordinance does not provide for and!mal hospitals specifically,
but the B -4 regulations permit professional offices and accessory uses and
it would be possible to construe the ordinance so as to permit the animal
hospital. A nearby resident said she would be opposed to any operation
which would include outside pens. Decision was made to refer the matter to
the Plan Commission for their advice and comments.
The Village attorney reported that Mr. Shepard, owner of the property
at the rear of the Deerfield Garden Apartments, had called to discuss develop-
ment of the property and number of apartments permitted thereon with access
to Osterman Avenue, or a possible development in conjunction with a lot to
the east of the Wolfson property with access to Deerfield Road. After a
brief discussion of the development of the area under the old R -7 provisions,
Trustee Wetzel moved, seconded by Trustee Forrest, that the matter be referred
to the Plan Commission.
Motion carried unanimously.
The building commissioner's report on alleged zoning and building
violations at 824 Chestut Street was read, complaints having.been filed.
The manager reported the Board of Police Commissioners had been asked to
clarify the question of off -duty employment of policemen;:,: but they had not
had a meeting. Discussion was had, and it was the consensus that no action
be taken since the matter is being processed through normal channels, and
matters of mutual interest vuil.'l. be discussed with the Board of Police
Commissioners.
The President pro tem reminded the Board of the public hearing
on annexation agreements with North Shore Gas and Cullman Wheel on
Wednesday, April 13, 1966.
There being no further business, on motion by Trustee Forrest,
seconded by Trustee Raff, the meeting was adjourned at 11 :45 p.m.
ATTEST:
Village Clerk
APPROVED.
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