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December 5, 1966
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 Mondgy, December 5, 1966 at 8 :10 p.m. The
clerk called the roll and reported that the following were
Present: H. Ross Finney, President
Raymond L. Craig
Bernard Forrest
Charles H. Raff
George P. Schleicher
Ellis W. Smith
James M. Wetzel
Absent: None
and that a quorum was present and in attendance at the meeting. Also present
were Messrs. Richard Houpt, Village attorney, and Norris Stilphen, manager.
Moved by Trustee Raff secpnded by Trustee Schleicher, that minutes
of the regular meeting held November 21, 1966 be approved as corrected.
Motion carried unanimously.
In connection with a proposed meeting on off - street parking, decision
was made that the Parking Committee meet with the merchants prior to
scheduling a meeting with the Board of Trustees to discuss implementation
of the off - street parking program.
Re: Off- Street Parking A letter from the Village attorney
Ordinance listed certain changes in language
for purposes of clarification in the
proposed amendment to the Zoning Ordinance requirements for off - street
parking and loading. Trustee RAff asked that the attorney prepare the
ordinance including recommended changes for, presentation at the next meeting.
The Board concurred.
Discussion -St. Lights The manager reported that the cost for
OK Test Installation installation of seven street lights in
Table for Policy Decision the Bayberry- Timber Hill area, as
requested by residents, would be $250
per light with an aluminum pole and $125.50 per light if a galvanized iron
pole is used. He also reported that a petition for the installation of
street lights had been received from residents of the Woodland Park area.
A lengthy discussion was had on street lighting, methods of financing
the installation of lights, whether gas or electric lights should be used,
and maintenance and operational costs on the basis of a village -wide program.
The manager said a representative from Commonwealth Edison had offered
to install an electric Colonial fixture without charge to demonstrate the
greater illumination provided by electric lights as compared to gas lights.
It was pointed out that the initial cost for electric lights was greater
than gas lights, but operational and maintenance costs for electric lights
were less than for gas lights.
Decision was made that the offer of Commonwealth Edison be accepted,
the light to be installed in the near vicinity of the renovated gas light,
for ease in comparison of illumination. After further discussion, it was
the consensus of the Board that no request for street lights should be
approved until a policy on street lighting has been formulated.
Ordinance - Variation
The
Plan Commission's report
on drive -
for Bulko Signs
way
widths was read in which
it was
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stated that it was their opinion
that
the
27 foot width specified
by Ordinance
was not overly restrictive. A
report from
the Plan ConsultaDtL was
attached
stating the 27 foot width was
reasonable.
Discussion was had, Trustee Raff pointing out that all other service
stations had driveways at least 35 feet in width, and that the Board of
Zoning Appeals had recommended the granting of a variation to Bulk Petroleum
Corporation for 35 foot driveways on the basis of hardship. The Village attorney
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discussed briefly the legal aspects of non - conforming driveways, and the
reasonableness of the 27 foot restriction.
Trustee Raff then moved, seconded by Trustee Smith, that the Ordinance
granting variations to the Bulk Petroleum Corporation, heretofore 'tabled by
Board action, be considered at this time.
Motion carried unanimously.
The Ordinance granting a variation for signs at the proposed Bulko service
station, 663 Waukegan Road, was presented, the vacation to permit two 35 foot
driveways having been deleted by Board action at the November 7, 1966 meeting.
Trustee Forrest moved, seconded by Trustee Craig, that the Ordinance be
adopted as presented: Adopted by the following vote:
Ayes: Craig, Forrest, Schleicher, Wetzel (4)
Nays: Raff, Smith (2)
President Finney stated he was withholding his signature and would veto
the ordinance at the next regular meeting. The Village attorney pointed out
C7 that a veto of the ordinance would nullify the sign variation. The attorney
in for Bulk Petroleum Corporation asked that the record show that the Company's
�+ petition for a,tvariation for 35 foot driveways had been denied by the Board of
W Trustees, although the variation for signs had been granted.
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Downspout Disconnections The manager reported that.practically all
downspout disconnections in the Woodland Park
area had been completed, and that smoke testing had been discontinued for the
winter. He stated that other work on infiltration problems would continue
through the winter as time and weather permit. Trustee Smith asked for a
complete report on downspout disconnections, including how many homes had been
tested, and how many remained to be tested.
The manager reported that 125 tons of salt had been spread on icy roads
on Sunday night.
Approve P.C. Request Trustee Raff moved, seconded by TrusteeCraig,
Community Discussion Dinner that the Board authorize the Plan Commission
Meeting to hold a Community Discussion dinner meeting
at a time and place of their selection.
Trustee Wetzel questioned the expenditure of Village funds for this purpose,
and stated there had been no report from the Plan Commmission on the success of
the last meeting, nor any program presented for the proposed meeting. He
pointed out that other advisory groups might well feel that the benefits of a
dinner meeting should be extended to them.
Upon roll call the motion authori.zing.the meeting was adopted by the
following vote:
Ayes: Craig, Forrest, Raff, Schleicher, Smith (5)
Nays: Wetzel (1)
Trustee Smith asked that the manager, in transrmi.ttgng the Board's
authorization for the meeting, ask that the Plan Commission submit an objective
report on all facets of the meeting within the month.
Communications - Deerfield A letter from the Deerfield Home Owners! Asso-
Home Owners' Assocetion ciation was read, asking that the Board do all
they can to annex landbetween the corporate
limits and the Toll Road and development as a single- family residential district.
Development under the County 0 & R classification does not represent the wishes
of the people by reason of esthetics, depreciation of property values and the
general welfare.
Trustee Schleicher moved, seconded by Trustee Wetzel, that receipt of
the communication be acknow.ledged,.thanking the Home Owners group for their
interest in Village problems. Motion caried unanimously.
Trustee Craig stated the letter should have been presented to the County
Board since the Village has no control over the area. Trustee Schleicher asked
that the Village attorney familiarize himself with the Riverwoods - Baxter suit
challenging the legality of the County's zoning, and keep the Board informed of
any developments in the matter.
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A second letter from the Deerfield Home Owners' Association was
read, stating that the organization does not approve illuminated signs in
residential areas, such as the Clavthihi. property where permission for an
illuminated sign was recently granted, since these signs are not in keeping
with the character of the neighborhood. The group is also opposed to resi-
dents bearing the cost of providing downtown parking for merchants.
Trustee Raff moved, seconded by Trustee Schleicher, that receipt
of the Home Owners' Association be acknowledged. Motion carried unanimously.
Refer Proposed B -1 Zoning
Amend. to Plan Commission
County Line Roads as a B-1
read in full. The Village
covenants submitted by Mr.
by the Plan Commission.
The Ordinance amending the Zoning
Map to classify the property at the
southwest corner of Waukegan and
Neighborhood Business District was presented and
attorney stated the ordinance and the restrictive
Joseph Valenti will accomplish the end recommended
Mr. Valenti stated that both he and the Plan Commission had over-
looked a provision of the B -1 District regulations which provides that no
one use shall occupy more than 20,000sq. ft. of floor area. He said the
proposed Jewel -Osco store would be.approximately 30,000 sq. ft. in area,
and a Junior department store might exceed 80,000 sq. ft. in floor area.
Discussion was had on whether this provision of the Ordinance should'bb.
deleted or a variation sought to permit a greater floor area. Trustee
Schleicher proposed that consideration be given to an amendment that would
permit more than 20,000 -sq. ft. of floor area for one use on parcels of
land exceeding a certain: si-ze... Several members expressed approval of this
suggestion, and Mr. Valenti stated he would prefer such an amendment rather
than petitioning for a variation.
Trustee Schleicher moved, seconded by Trustee Forrest, that the question
of amending the B -1 regulations to permit a floor area of more than 20,000 sq.
ft. for a single use on properties exceeding a certain size be referred to
the Plan Commission for a public hearing, and the Village attorney be
requested to prepare such an amendment.
Motion carried unanimously.
Mr. Valenti asked that the Board delay consideration of the Zoning
Map amendment until the Plan Commission report is received.
The meeting was recessed at 10 :00 p.m. and reconvened at 10:10 p.m.,
all members present.
Resolution - Annexation Agreement A Resolution was presented approving
Park District & Village (R- 66 -21) the Annexation Agreement between the
Deerfield Park District and the Village
with respect to the property commonly known as the Clavey property now
acquired by the Park District.
Trustee Forrest moved, seconded by Trustee Schleicher, that the
Resolution'be adopted, and execution bf the agreement by the President
and Clerk be authorized. Adopted by the following vote:
Ayes: Craig, Forrest, Raff, Schleicher, Smith, Wetzel (6)
Nays: None (0)
Ordinance Annexing Pk District A petition for annexation having been
Property ( Clavey) (0- 66 -39) received and notice having been given
the Deerfield- Bannockburn Fire Pro-
tection District, as provided by statute, the ordinance was presented and
read in full annexing the following described territory:
A. That part of the southwest quarter of the southeast quarter of Section
30, Township 43 North, Range 12, East of the 3rd P.M. lying west of
:. the ealt 9 acres ihereof'and east of the east line of the Illinois Toll
Road parcel T- 11 -A -50 and north and east of Toll Road Parcel T -I1 -A -50.3;
also
The east 9 acres of the southwest quarter of the southeast quarter of
Section 30, aforesaid;
also
The west 4.5 acres of the southeast quarter of the southeast quarter
of Section 30, aforesaid.
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B. The east 10 acres of the west 20 acres of the south half of the north
half of the southeast quarter of Section 30, aforesaid (except that part
taken for Toll Road), all in Lake County, Illinois.
Trustee Schleicher moved, seconded by Trustee Raff, that the rules be
waived to permit action on the above - described ordinance at its first presentation.
Motion carried unanimously.
Trustee Forrest moved, seconded by Trustee Raff, that the said Ordinance
be adopted. Upon roll call the ordinance passed by the following vote:
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Ayes: Craig, Forrest, Raff, Schleicher, Smith, Wetzel (6)
Nays: None (0)
The President signed the ordinance indicating his approval.thereof.
Ordinance - Zoning Map Amend. An Ordinance was presented and read in full
Park. -Dist. (Clavey) Property amending the Zoning Map of the Village by
(0- 66 -40) zoning and classifying Parcel A of the
Park District (Clavey)property heretofore annexed
in the "R -1" One- Family District, and Parcel B in the "R -2" One- Family District.
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Trustee Craig moved, seconded by Trustee Raff, that the rules be waived to
Cf+ permit acti on on the above - described ordinance at i-ts first.presentation.
W Motion carried unanimously.
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U Trustee Forrest moved, seconded by Trustee Schleicher, that the said
Ordinance be adopted. Upon roll call the ordinance passed by the following vote:
Ayes: Craig, Forrest, Raff, Schleicher, Smith, Wetzel (6)
Nays: None (0)
The President signed the ordinance indicating his approval thereof.
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Trustee R ff moved, seconded by Trustee Schleicher, that the said Ordinance
be published in {pamphlet form.
Motion carried unanimously.
Approve Final Plat The final plat*.of, Park View Subdivision, being
Park View Sub. part of the Park District property, was presented.
Trustee Smith moved, seconded by Trustee Forrest,
that the final plat of Park View Subdivision be approved and execution authorized.
Adopted by the following vote:
Ayes: Craig, Forrest, Raff, Schleicher, Smith , Wetzel (6)
Nays: None (0)
Discussion- Library Tax Discussion was had on the abatement of the
Abatement Village Library Tax levy, since the Township
Library Tax levy has been filed and it appears
unlikely that the Township levy will be abated. The Village attorney stated it
was his opinion that there should be a recommendation or resolution from one
of the Library Boards as to whether the Village Board should or should not abate
the Village Library levy. The Board directed that the matter be placed on the
agenda for the next meeting:
No Parking Enforcement The manager reported that the Deerfield Commons
at Deerfield Commons Association had written to the Chief of Police
asking the Police Department to enforce parking
restrictions in the shopping center. He stated that present police action in the
Commons was limited to keeping fire lanes open, and that other municipalities
had been check and none enforce parkin} regulations on private property. The
Village attorney stated that it was questionable that the Village had the
authority to enforce parking restricti ons on pri.vate property , although the
Illinois Municipal League was preparing legislation that would spell out such
authority.
Trustee Schleicher moved, seconded by Trustee Forrest, that the manager
notify the Deerfield Commons that under present State statutes, enforcement of
parking regulations on private property is not a proper execution of the Village's
police powers.
Motion carried unanimously.
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Receipt was acknowledged of recommendations for appointment tofill
vacancies on several advisory Boards and Commission submitted by the
Manpower Commiission. President Finney stated he was not prepared to make
appointments at this time and the matter will be placed on the agenda for
the next meeting.
Discussion- Variations Discussion was had on procedures in
Mun. Code & Zoning Ordinance granting variations on lot sizes
from the requirements of the Zoning
Ordinance, the Plan Commission stating that the Municipal Code grants
this authority. The Village attorney was directed to prepare such ordinances
as are necessary to clarify the matter. Decision was made the notice to
adjacent property owners be handled as an administrative matter for the
present.
Accept Surface Improvements The building commissioner recommended
Colony:iPoint Sub. Unit 2 that surface improvements in the
Colony Point Subdivision Unit No. 2
be accepted by the Village, disregarding the one year maintenance provision.
Trustee Craig moved, seconded by Trustee Wetzel, that the surface improvements
in Colony Point Unit No. 2 be accepted as recommended. Adopted by the
following vote ::
Ayes: Craig, Forrest, Raff, Schleicher, Smith, Wetzel (6)
Nays: None (0)
Support Contractor's The manager reported that the Building
Licensing Bill commissioner had reviewed the proposed
Contractor's licensing bill to be
acted on by the General ASsembly, and recommended that the Village support
this legislation. Trustee Wetzel moved, seccnded by Trustee Schleicher,
that the Village support this bill.
Motion carried unanimously.
Refer Community Unit Provision
to Plan Commission
referred to the Plan Commission for
under this section for 90 days.
Motion carried unanimously.
Trustee Smith moved, seconded by Trustee
Forrest, that the Community Unit
provision of the Zoning Ordinance be
study, thereby freezing any applications
Reports - Communications The manager reported that plans and
specifications for the Village Hall
addition had been prepared by the architect and bids will be received on'
January 4, 1967.
The manager reported he had mettwith a representative from Sara Lee
regarding surcharges for excess BOD content of sewage, and procedures had
been worked out to resolve any differences in testing results. Trustee
Raff asked the manager to arrange a meeting with Sara Lee after the first
of the new year to discuss the sewage treatment contract which expires
at the end of January. It was suggested that the matter of excessive
suspended solids be added to the contract. and the manager was directed
to ask Baxter and Woodman how this should be handled.
The manager reported that plans for the Hazel Avenue bridge had been
received and the Village will acquire necessary easements.
Plans and specifications for the heat exchanger have been received
and forwarded to the State Sanitary Water Board.
Approve Contract -Radio Trustee Raff moved, seconded by
Maintenance - Lake County 1,,rustee Forrest, that the contract
witth the Lake County Board of Super-
visors for Police radio maintenance be approved and execution authorized.
Adopted by the followi.ng vote:
Ayes: Craig, Forrest, Raff, Schleicher, Smith, Wetzel (6)
Nays: None (0)
The manager reported that the s4=44tmp has been received,
is on the pad, and will be installed and tested.
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The Board approved the manager's attendance at the Illinois Assembly
of the State and its Communities at the Dunes State Park.
Approve Macadam Driveway The manager reported that the developers of
Approaches -North Trail Sub. North Trail Subdivision had requested permission
to construct macadam driveway approaches in
the subdivision as permitted by the Village ordinance as an alternative to
concrete. The building commissioner recommended the request be approved.
Trustee Raff moved, seconded by Trustee Schleicher, that macadam driveway
approaches be approved for North Trail Subdivision. Adopited by.the following vote:
Ayes: Craig, Forrest, Raff, Schleicher, Smith, Wetzel (6)
Nays None (0)
President Finney reported he had received an invitation to a meeting at
Mundelein on December 8, 1966 to discuss water pollution and other Federal
Aid programs. Neither he nor other Trustees were able to attend.
The President reported he had attended the first meeting of the Mayor's
Summit Agreement on Housing Committee, and would attend the December 6th meeting.
Motion carried unanimously.
There being no further business, the meeting was adjourned at 11 :05 p.m.
APPROVED:
President
ATTEST:
Village Clerk
Authorize House
Moving A
letter was received asking permission to move
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Permit
from 1280
Waukegan Rd. a
house from 1280 Waukegan.Road to 860 Halfday
c}+
Road,
Highland Park. The building commissioner
stated
bond had
been posted and all
state permits obtained. Trustee Schleicher
moved,
seconded
by Trustee Wetzel,
that the Board approve the issuance of the
permit
provided
there is compliance
with all Village and statutory provisions.
Motion carried unanimously.
There being no further business, the meeting was adjourned at 11 :05 p.m.
APPROVED:
President
ATTEST:
Village Clerk