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04/20/1970 (2)WO —1 April 20, 1970 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, April 20, 1970 at 8:25 p.m. The clerk called the roll and reported that the following were Present: Bernard Forrest, President Charles R. Bootz George P. Schleicher Stephen M. Slavin M. Jay Turner, Jr. Absent: George Kelm and that a quorum was present and in attendance at the meeting. Also present were Messrs. Richard Houpt, Village attorney, and Norris Stilphen, manager. Trustee Schleicher moved, seconded by Trustee Bootz, that the minutes of the regular meeting held April 6, 1970 be approved as submitted. Motion carried unanimously. Motion carried unanimously. P.C. Report- Library A report from the Plan Commission recommended Conditional Use that a conditional use be granted to permit the Atty. Prepare Ordinance construction of a library on premises known as 902 through 918 Waukegan Road. Trustee Slavin moved, seconded by Trustee Schleicher, that the Plan Commission's recommendation be accepted and the Village attorney be directed to prepare an ordinance granting said conditional use. Motion carried unanimously. Ordinance -Mun. 0ode Amend. The ordinance was presented amending Artiele VII of Chap. 17, Article VII Scavengers Chapter 17 of the Municipal Code pertaining to the (0- 70 -13) licensing of scavengers. Trustee Slavin suggested that consideration be given to including a pro- vision of a model scavenger ordinance prepared by the Trade Adsociation of Scavengers which would require a scavenger to deposit a certain sum in a deposit fund to serve as a guarantee that the service will be performed; in the event of a failure to meet his schedule, the Village would perform the serviceand the charge paid from the deposit fund. Discussion was had on the provision, the manager pointing out that the Village did not have proper equipment to provide this service. Several members stated that they felt the penalty clause and the provision for revocation of license was sufficient to insure satisfactory service. Trustee Bootz moved, seconded by Trustee Schleicher, that the ordinance be adopted as presented. Adopted by the following vote: Ayes: Bootz, Schleicher, Slavin, Turner (4) Nays: None (0) The President signed the ordinance indicating his approval thereof. Ordinance -Mun. Code Amend. Chap. 18, Art. II Garbage & Refuse (0- 70 -14) Trustee Bootz moved, seconded by Trustee Schleicher, that the ordinance be adopted amending Article II of Chapter 18 of the Municipal Code pertaining to garbage and refuse. Adopted by the following vote: Ayes: Bootz, Schleicher, Slavin, Turner (4) Nays: None (0) The President signed the ordinance indicating his approval thereof. Approve Warrant No. W -70 -4 Trustee Slavin moved, seconded by Trustee Schleicher, T, that Warrant No. W -70 -4 - payment of bills,, in- 61 cluding fund transfers and reimbursements, be approved. Adopted by the following vote: d" Ayes: Bootz, Schleicher, Slavin, Turner (4) Nays: None (0) Accept Annual Report The annual report of the Board of Police Commissioner: Bd. of Police Commissioners was read. Trustee Slavin moved, seconded by Trustee Bootz, that the report be accepted. Motion carried unanimously. P.C. Report- Library A report from the Plan Commission recommended Conditional Use that a conditional use be granted to permit the Atty. Prepare Ordinance construction of a library on premises known as 902 through 918 Waukegan Road. Trustee Slavin moved, seconded by Trustee Schleicher, that the Plan Commission's recommendation be accepted and the Village attorney be directed to prepare an ordinance granting said conditional use. Motion carried unanimously. Ordinance -Mun. 0ode Amend. The ordinance was presented amending Artiele VII of Chap. 17, Article VII Scavengers Chapter 17 of the Municipal Code pertaining to the (0- 70 -13) licensing of scavengers. Trustee Slavin suggested that consideration be given to including a pro- vision of a model scavenger ordinance prepared by the Trade Adsociation of Scavengers which would require a scavenger to deposit a certain sum in a deposit fund to serve as a guarantee that the service will be performed; in the event of a failure to meet his schedule, the Village would perform the serviceand the charge paid from the deposit fund. Discussion was had on the provision, the manager pointing out that the Village did not have proper equipment to provide this service. Several members stated that they felt the penalty clause and the provision for revocation of license was sufficient to insure satisfactory service. Trustee Bootz moved, seconded by Trustee Schleicher, that the ordinance be adopted as presented. Adopted by the following vote: Ayes: Bootz, Schleicher, Slavin, Turner (4) Nays: None (0) The President signed the ordinance indicating his approval thereof. Ordinance -Mun. Code Amend. Chap. 18, Art. II Garbage & Refuse (0- 70 -14) Trustee Bootz moved, seconded by Trustee Schleicher, that the ordinance be adopted amending Article II of Chapter 18 of the Municipal Code pertaining to garbage and refuse. Adopted by the following vote: Ayes: Bootz, Schleicher, Slavin, Turner (4) Nays: None (0) The President signed the ordinance indicating his approval thereof. *24" Refer Sara Lee Noise & Odor In connection with complaints on odors Complaint to Attorney from the Sara Lee sewage pre- treatment plant, the manager reported that Mr. Emmet Fredbeck from the Lake County Health Department and Superintendent of Public Works Klasinski had investigated the area, and while they had detected a faint odor, they were unable to determine its source. Mrs. Laura Lee Christoph, Evergreen Court, stated that burnt cookie odors which she assumed was a.masking agent, were noticeable in her own yard. Mr. Louis Bodo, 641 Central Avenue, stated that he did not understand why the Village could not determine that noisome odors originate at the Sara Lee plant from time to time, a fact which is obvious to residents of the area. He questioned the ability of personnel from the Lake County Health Department to verify the source of odors on occasional visits. He also stated that the company,•has done nothing to implement Trustee Bootz' excellent suggestion that a gate be installed to keep trucks from the loading area at the north end of the property at night, and the noise from diesel trucks continues to disturb the sleep of residents. Trustee Slavin moved, seconded by Trustee Turner, that the Village attorney be requested to advise the Board what action can be taken to abate these nuisances. Motion carried unanimously. Re: Library Access Road The manager reported that he had met with Mr. Francis Carr, owner of the apartment property at the southwest corner of Hazel Avenue and Waukegan Road, to discuss acquisition of land for the access road to the new library building. Mr. Carr has asked for additional time to review the proposed plan and submit any suggestions. Ordinance -Mun. Code Amend. Trustee Bootz moved, seconded by Trustee Sec. 28.034 Inoperable Motor Slavin, that the ordinance be adopted Vehicles amending Chapter 28 of the Municipal Code (0- 70 -15) by adding a new section 28.034 pertaining to inoperable motor vehicles, providing for removal of such vehicles by the Police Department, and establishing penalties for violations. Adopted by the following vote: Ayes: Bootz, Schleicher, Slavin, Turner (4) Nays: None (0) The President signed the ordinance indicating his approval thereof. Accept Paul Box Associates A proposal was received from De Leuw, Proposal - $6800 - Comprehensive Cather & Company for a comprehensive Traffic Survey traffic survey in an amount not to exceed $20,000, all work to be performed by employees of the company. The proposal submitted by Paul C. Box Associates in the amount of $6,800 provides for the use of off -duty Village employees who will be paid by the company. The manager stated both proposals will meet the requirements of the Bureau of Public Roads, and one -Ealf the cost will be paid from Highway Safety Funds, the other half from the Village's Motor Fuel Tax Fund allotment. Trustee Bootz moved, seconded by Trustee Slavin, that the President be authorized to accept the proposal of Paul C. Box Associates in the amount of $6,800 for the comprehensive traffic survey. Adopted by the following vote: Ayes: Bootz, Schleiehext, Slavin, Turner (4) Nays: None (0) Discussion - Proposed Deerbrook A new draft of the proposed Deerbrook Annexa- Annexation Agreement tion Agreement, which includes revisions suggested by the Board and Plan Commission in workshop meetings, was presented for consideration. A Supplemental Agreement provides for the filing of petitions for disconnection from Cook County School Districts and the Northbrook Park District, and annexation to Lake County School Districts No. 109 and No. 113 and the Deerfield Park District. Agreements relative to building construction were covered in a separate letter from the architect. Mr. Stephen Malato, attorney for the developer, Mr. Joseph.eValenti, stated that Montgomery Ward & Company had agreed to turn the tire, battery and accessory store 90 degrees which would place the gas pumps at the north side of the building, but would not consent to the re- location of the building at the rear of the tract as recommended by the Plan Commission. Provisions relative to Phase I, the present Deerbrook Shopping Center, have been deleted from the Annexation Agreement and will be covered in a revised covenant. m Mr. Malato stated that at the last meeting the Board had approved a contribution of $20,000 for the cotistruction of the storm sewer, which was approximately one -half the estimated .cost. The engineer's revised estimate is $74,000 for a storm sewer for the proposed Deerbrook Addition only, and $91,000 if the sewer is oversized to take storm water drainage"fromt1he "Werhane and Florence Avenue properties. The revised agreement provides for a Village contribution of one -half the cost of the storm sewer, but not to exceed $48,000. The Village attorney stated that the agreement incorporated matters discussed at the workshop meeting, but suggested that paragraph a) on page 9 relating to the outdoor sale of garden supplies and shrubs provide for fencing of such outdoor sales areas. He pointed out that provisions with respect to parking were contrary to the Plan Commission's recommendations. Mr. Malato stated the proposed parking conforms to regulations established for the present Deerbrook Shopping Center. Acreage fees and recapture fees for connection to the County Line Road sanitary sewer were discussed. It was agreed that acreage fees amounting to approximately $9,000 would be waived by the Village. Mr. Valenti agreed to pay recapture fees of $15,767.10. The meeting was recessed at 9:45 p.m., and re- convened at 10:05 p.m. The motion to approve a contribution of $30,000 and waive acreage fees was adopted by the following vote: Ayes: B ootz, Schleicher, Slavin (3) Nays: Turner (1) -Residents of the Glenbrook Cohntryside Subdivision voiced their objections to the proposed Shopping Center, the Ward auto service store, the number of driveways, disconnection of the property from Cook.County School Districts, liquor licenses and the recreation facilities, and the traffic which would be generated by the Shopping Center. It was pointed out that only four driveways were proposed on Waukegan Road for both the present Shopping Center and the addition. Approve Driveways Exhibit A Trustee Schleicher moved, seconded by Trustee Deerbrook Addition Bootz, that the Board approve plans for drive- ways as shown on Exhibit "A ", Deerbrook Shopping Center Addition. Motion carried unanimously. Approve Ward TBA Location Trustee Slavin moved, seconded by Trustee Bootz, Deerbrook.Addition that the location of the Ward tire, battery and auto accessory store be approved as shown on Exhibit "A" of the Deerbrook Annexation Agreement. Motion carried unanimously. Objections to the Shopping Center by Glenbrook Countryside residents were answered by members of the Board. It was pointed out that the property could be developed under Cook County regulations without annexation to the Village, and it was the duty of the Board to determine,if beneffts-to the Village, including substantial sales tax revenues, outweighed any disadvantages. Trustee Slavin moved, seconded by Trustee Bootz, that debate be limited. Motion carried unanimously. Discussion- Liquor•Licenses Discussion was had on the issuance of liquor licenses.for the Deerbrook Shopping Center addition and the Phil Johnson Restaurant. Trustee Slavin stated the proposed Annexation Agreement provided for termination of the sale of alcoholic liquor for consumption on the presmies at i:00 a.m., and for package liquor stores at 11:00 p.m.., and moved that closing hours for "pauring licenses" be established at 1:00 a..m. on Friday and Saturday Approve $30000 Contribution Discussion was had on what portion of the Deerbrook Add. Storm SEwer cost of the storm sewer installation should be paid by the Village. The Village attorney stated that it was his opinion that no precedent would be set by such a contribution, �+ since the proposed development was not comparable to a residentiAl:dev6lopmentior any other potential development in the Village. Q Trustee Bootz moved, seconded by Trustee Slavin, that the annexation agreement include a provision that the Village will pay $30,000 toward the cost of the storm sewer, and the acreage fees for water, storm and sanitary dewers hmounting.to approxi- materly $9,000 be waived. The meeting was recessed at 9:45 p.m., and re- convened at 10:05 p.m. The motion to approve a contribution of $30,000 and waive acreage fees was adopted by the following vote: Ayes: B ootz, Schleicher, Slavin (3) Nays: Turner (1) -Residents of the Glenbrook Cohntryside Subdivision voiced their objections to the proposed Shopping Center, the Ward auto service store, the number of driveways, disconnection of the property from Cook.County School Districts, liquor licenses and the recreation facilities, and the traffic which would be generated by the Shopping Center. It was pointed out that only four driveways were proposed on Waukegan Road for both the present Shopping Center and the addition. Approve Driveways Exhibit A Trustee Schleicher moved, seconded by Trustee Deerbrook Addition Bootz, that the Board approve plans for drive- ways as shown on Exhibit "A ", Deerbrook Shopping Center Addition. Motion carried unanimously. Approve Ward TBA Location Trustee Slavin moved, seconded by Trustee Bootz, Deerbrook.Addition that the location of the Ward tire, battery and auto accessory store be approved as shown on Exhibit "A" of the Deerbrook Annexation Agreement. Motion carried unanimously. Objections to the Shopping Center by Glenbrook Countryside residents were answered by members of the Board. It was pointed out that the property could be developed under Cook County regulations without annexation to the Village, and it was the duty of the Board to determine,if beneffts-to the Village, including substantial sales tax revenues, outweighed any disadvantages. Trustee Slavin moved, seconded by Trustee Bootz, that debate be limited. Motion carried unanimously. Discussion- Liquor•Licenses Discussion was had on the issuance of liquor licenses.for the Deerbrook Shopping Center addition and the Phil Johnson Restaurant. Trustee Slavin stated the proposed Annexation Agreement provided for termination of the sale of alcoholic liquor for consumption on the presmies at i:00 a.m., and for package liquor stores at 11:00 p.m.., and moved that closing hours for "pauring licenses" be established at 1:00 a..m. on Friday and Saturday OT nights and midnight on other nights. The motion failed for lack of a second. Authorize Ordinance -Sale Discussion was had on the sale of'alcoholit of Liquor on Sundays liquor on Sundays, Mr. Malator stating they would not want any restrictions on the sale of liquor on Sundays. Trustee Bootz moved that the Village attorney be directed to prepare an ordinance amending the existing ordinance to permit the sale of package liquor on Sundays. Seconddd'byyTfustee Slavin, and adopted by the following vote: Ayes: Bootz, Schleicher, Slavin (3) Nays: Turner (1) Approve 2 Liquor Licenses Trustee Slavin moved, seconded by Trustee Deerbrook Addition Bootz, that Shetion 8 of the proposed Annexation Agreement be approved which authavizes the issuance of two liquor licenses for the Deerbrook Shopping Venter, one a "pouring license ", the second either a "pouring license' or fpr a package liquor store. Mr. and Mrs. Jack Liske, Longfellow Avenue, Mr. Joseph Connelly, Oxford Road, and residents of the Glenbfook Countryside Subdivision expressed oppo- sition to the issuance of liquor licenses. Other residents;favored the issuance of liquor licenses as proposed, and pointed out there was no intention to license bars or taverns. The motion was adopted by the following vote: Ayes: Bootz, Schleicher, Slavin (3) Nays: Turner (1) Approve Closing;Hours as Trustee Schleicher moved, seconded by per Deerbrook.Agreement Trustee Bootz, that the closing hours of 1:00 a.m. for the sale and consumption on the premises of alcbh6lic liquor and 11:00 p.m. for package liquor stores be approved as set,forth in the proposed annexation agreement. Motion carried unanimously. Approve $2000 "Pouring " Trustee Slavin moved that the initial Liquor License fee license fee for a "pouring" liquor license be established at $5,000. -f -The motion failed for lack of a second. Trustee Schleicher moved, seconded by Trustee Bootz, that the license fee for a "pouring" liquor license be set at $2,000 per year, and the initial license fee be pro rated on the basis of the license year January 1- December 31. Adopted by the following vote:.' Ayes: Bootz, Schleicher, Turner (3) Nays: Slavin (1) Trustee Schleicher requested the Village attorney to prepare anr'ordinance to authorize the issuance of one "pouring" license for the Phil Johnson restaurant for consideration at the next meeting. Resolution Re: July 4 Parade Trustee Slavin moved, seconded by Trustee (R -70 -6) Turnerq that the resolution be adopted to provide for the closing of parts of Deerfield Road and Waukegan Road, starting at 12:15 p.m., for the July 4th parade, said resolution to be sent to the Department of Highways, State of Illinois. Motion carried unanimously. 1st Presentation - Ordinance The first presentation was made of an Standard Oil Sign Variation ordinance granting a variation from the provisions of the Zoning Ordinance to permit the erection of 55� square foot double -faced illuminated sign at the front property line two feet north of the south property line at 700 Waukegan Road, as requested by American Oil Company (Standard Oil service station). A letter was received requesting passage of the ordinance at its first presentation, since the present sign is a hazard. Trustee Schleicher pointed out the existing sign can be removed if it constitutes a hazard to patrons. Trustee Slavin moved, seconded by Trustee Turner, that the rules be waived to permit action on the ordinance kt its first presentation. The motion failed to pass, the following vote being recorded: Ayes: Slavin, Turner (2) Mays: Bootz, Schleicher, Forrest (3) ��� Authorize Prelim. Est of Cost Discussion was had on the improvement of By B & W, Gordon, Kenmore,&& Gordon Terrace and parts of Rosewood and Rosewood by S/A Kenmore Avenues by installation of pavement, storm sewers, sidewalks and street lights. The Village attorney stated the first step in a special assessment proceeding was to obtain the engineer's preliminary estimate of cost for the improvement. Trustee Schleicher moved, seconded by Trustee Turner, that Baxter and Woodman be directed to prepare the preliminary estimate of cost as set forth above. Adopted by the following vote: Ayes; Bootz, Schleicher, Slavin, Turner (4) Nays: None (0) Re: Speeding & Trucks on Longfellow Mr. Jack Liske, Longfellow Avenue, stated that traffic on Longfellow has doubled in the past year, there is much speeding, and also much truck traffic which is a real hazard to children. He asked that present signs pertaining to truck traffic be re- placed with the old signs which were more effective and "Slow - Children" signs be erected, as.well as "School" signs. Mrs. Laura Lee Christoph, a member of the Safety Council, stated some signs have been erected, and all would be in place soon in locations recommended by the Safety Council. The-manager recommended that sidewalks be constructed on Longfellow.for the protection of children. The Police Deaprtment will be asked to patrol the area to reduce speeding. Reports- Communications A letter from the Safety Council stated that dignalization of the Deerfield- Wilmot Road intersection was not warranted by present traffic conditions. A letter was received from Mr. John.Mallin objecting to the rezoning of his property at County Line and Waukegan Roads from the B ='1 to the R -5 classification. The manager reported he had discussed additional off - street parking with represen- tatives of Deerfield Commons, who will study the matter. He reported the Drainage Study.Commission had met and are pursuing several matters in connection with drainage. The Board approved the Moraine Girl Scoutd Safety Daisy project on May 16th. Trustee Slavin reported he had received a letter from Mr. Arthur No$denberg, 308 Willo -v Avenue, regarding the fire hazard created by the growth of weeds on the property at the rear of his lot. The letter was turned over to the manager. Trustee Turner reported a letter had been received from Mrs•: William Marquardt, Wilmot Road, complaining of junk on property in the vicinity of Wilmot and County Line Road and on Huehl Road in Cook County. The Village attorney's letter regarding "incubator" fac Wles Val to the Plan Commission for recommendations on motion by Trustee Schleicher, seconded by Trustee Bootz, and carried unanimously. There being no further business, on motion by Trustee Bootz, seconded by Trustee Slavin, the meeting was adjourned at 11:35 p.m. APPROVED: LQ''tl� President ATTEST:. Village Clerk