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04/04/1977124 April 4, 1977 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 4, 1977 at 8:05 p.m. The clerk called the roll and reported that the following were Present: Bernard Forrest, President Norma Gavin Cynthia J. Marty Edwin B. Seidman Daniel H. Stiehr Vernon E. Swanson Absent: D. Jeffrey Blumenthal and that a quorum was present and in attendance at the meeting. Also present were Messrs. James Stucko, representing the Village attorney, and Norris Stilphen, manager. Trustee Stiehr moved, seconded by Trustee Gavin, that the minutes of the regular meeting held March 21, 1977 be approved as corrected. (Page 120 following line 47 - Insert "Mr. Rundell was sworn in as ESDA Coordinator. ") Motion carried unanimously. Police Report - Objectives Chief of Police Richard Brandt submitted a progress report on departmental objectives for the fiscal year 1976 -77. The comparison of statistics showed accidents up roughly 20 percent and the number of traffic tickets issued was down. Chief Brandt agreed there is a relationship between accidents and number of traffic tickets. The theft of CB radios, most of which are valued at more than $150, account for the increase in major theft. Approve Consent Agenda The Consent Agenda, with three items deleted, was presented for consideration as follows: CONSENT AGENDA First presentation: Ordinance approving a Planned Development at 254 Birchwood, Lot 56, Hovland's Subdivision (Alan and Margaret Johnson). First presentation: Ordinance creating the position of Deputy Chief of Police. Trustee Marty moved, seconded by Trustee Seidman, that the Consent Agenda be approved. Motion carried unanimously. No lst Reading - Ordinance Trustee Marty said there has been no progress Granting Variations' on cleaning up the Pedersen property at Pedersen 747 Central 747 Central Avenue, and therefore no presenta- tion should be made of the ordinance granting variations for the construction of a warehouse addition and office building on the property. A majority concurred, those opposing a first reading being Trustees Gavin, Marty and Swanson; those favoring: Trustees Seidman and Stiehr. Trustee Swanson asked that Section 4 of the proposed ordinance be made more specific. Proposed Ordinance -No Parking Discussion was had on the proposed Ordinance Park, Fair Oaks, Springfield prohibiting parking between 10:00.a.m. and 10 AM to Noon -Table 90 Days noon on Park Avenue north of Hazel, Fair Oaks Avenue and Springfield Avenue.on both sides of the streets. The President stated the elimination of parking on these streets would cause undue hardship, but Trustee Seidman pointed out that many cars from outside the Village were parked in Village parking lots and on these streets. Trustee Marty suggested` looking into the cost of putting gravel on railroad property between Hazel and Greenwood. The manager reported that NORTRAN will provide Bus Parking signs and posts and will pay the Village $5.00 for installation. Decision was made that the proposed ordinance be held and brought up in 90 days. f' J n 125 at The Agreement with the Department of Transport/ion on maintenance of streets will be on the next Agenda. Trustee Swanson said he would like a check on the number of cars using Waukegan Road. He said the amount to be paid to the Village is the same as in the previous year. Report - Village- Library The manager submitted a report on the availability Parking Lot Availability of parking spaces in the Village Hall and Library parking lots. The parking lots are usually full during the day with cars owned by the Village, cars owned by employees of the Village, Township and Library, cars owned be nearby apartment dwellers, and commuters' cars. Parking stickers for employees cars would cost about $110 for 200 stickers, but old vehicle stickers could be cut down and used for the same purpose. Chief Brandt estimated enforcement of the 3 hour parking limitation would take about 2 -1/2 man -hours per day at an estimated cost of $22.50. Mr. James Marovitz, Dartmouth Lane, said he usually takes a later commuter train and parks his car in the Village Hall lot because parking spaces near the railroad station are already full. He pointed out that, with warmer weather, more commuters will ride bicycles or walk to the station. Phase I parking lots,.when completed, will pro- vide more parking spaces, and he asked that the whole matter be considered as one problem. 00 The manager said.it is necessary to provide parking space for people who have business at the Village Hall. The first presentation was made of the ordinance amending the Municipal Code by prohibiting parking for more than three hours on Lots 1 and 4 between 8 a.m. and 10 p.m. Trustee Seidman said many meetings last more than three hours. He then moved, seconded by Trustee Stiehr, that the ordinance be changed to read "S a.m. to 6 p.m. ". Motion carried, Trustee Swanson voting Nay. P.C. Report - Contorer Resub. A report from the Plan Commission recommended Approve Preliminary Plat denial of the proposed Contorer Res,ubdivision. Authorize Ordinance Lot 53, Deerfield Park Unit 4, at the southwest Granting Lot Depth Variation corner of Apple Tree and Central. The vote for denial was four to three. Referring to Mr. Contorer's letter in which he stated several members were on a first -name basis with one of the principal opponents to the resubdivision and there- fore should have disqualified themselves from voting, the President said all members of the Plan Commission were of the highest caliber. Mr. Contorer read a lengthy statement setting forth reasons why the resubdivision should be approved. They have lived there for five years and have no intention of moving. The property is zoned R -2 and nearby lots are also R -2. The original owner wanted a large lot for landscaping. The proposed lot is irregular with an average depth of 96 feet -and... an area in excess of 9,000 sq. ft. Two real estate men said the resubdivision would not lower the value of other houses in the area, would benefit the area, and the additional lot would be improved with a house costing no lower than $100,000. Mr. Contorer presented a petition signed by 23 residents of the area re- questing the Board to approve the resubdivision, and a statement signed by 8 residents who had no objection to the resubdivision. He said the highest and best use of the property was as a building site, not a vacant lot. Mrs. Barbara Ruffino presented an aerial photo of the subject area. Mrs. Rosemary Sazonoff, 1531 Central, stated there was no vacant lot; it was platted as one lot for one house. The petition she presented to the Plan Commission objecting to the resubdivision was signed only by residents who lived on the block. Some of the signers of the Contorer petition have told her they were "prodded" by Mrs. Contorer. When the Sazonoffs bought their property they were shown an approved plat and the property proposed for resubdivision is one lot. If the builder could have put in two houses he would have done so. The resubdivision would be detrimental to the character of an established neighborhood., Six owners of nearby .property stated they were opposed to the resubdivision. Reasons given for their opposition included maintenance of the character of the neighborhood,variations should be granted sparingly, no particular hardship, merely an inconvenience, many lots in the area exceeded 9,000 sq. ft. in area, and the resubdivision would affect the value of property. It was stated the Contorer's had an obligation to keep the lot clean. Mrs. Contorer said they have no intention of moving, and the resubdivision is consistent with the R -2 zoning. She read six letters, all favoring the resubdivision. The variation in depth is minor and there is more than an adequate side yard. 126 Plan Commission member James Marovitz said he did not understand this procedure. The Plan Commission held a hearing on the matter and submitted a majority and minority report. In view of the hearing now held by the Board, the Plan Commission wasted two hours. Mr. Contorer said that a second opportunity to present their case was almost a necessity. Trustee Seidman moved, seconded by Trustee Stiehr, that the Plan Commission recommendation for denial of the resubdivision be accepted. The motion failed, those voting Aye: None: Nays: All. Trustee Seidman moved, seconded by Trustee Marty, that the preliminary plat of resubdivision be approved and the attorney be directed to prepare the ordinance granting the variation. Motion carried unanimously President Forrest said the property was subdivided as one lot, and if the lot was rectangular it would not be possible to resubdivide. He felt the petition to resubdivide should be denied. The meeting was recessed at 10:15 p.m., and re- convened at 10:30 p.m. P.C. Report - Fredson Resub. 6 Lots - Greenwood, Broadmoor k Snmarcat division, facing Greenwood, is 60 feet requirement. The remaining five lots A report from the Plan Commission recom- mended approval of the Fredson Resubdivis- ion of six lots on Greenwood, Broadmoor and Somerset. Lot 1 of the proposed resub- in width, but meets the 9,000 sq. ft. area exceed frontage and area requirements. Trustee Seidman moved, seconded by Trustee Gavin, that the recommendation of the Plan Commission be approved. Motion carried, Trustee Stiehr voting Nay. Approve Final Plat Fredson Resub. thereof authorized. Motion carried unanimously. Ordinance -Mun. Code Amend. No Parking - Deerfield Rd. A & B Effective May 1, 1977 C Effective July 1, 1977 (0- 77 -19) Trustee Seidman moved, seconded by Trustee Gavin, that the final plat of the Fredson Resubdivision be approved and execution The ordinance was presented amending Section 22.165 of the Municipal Code by adding Deer- field .Road; Section A, B, .and C, .to the list of.-locations where parking is prohibited at any time. Decision was made that the effective date for the prohibition of parking in areas designated A and B shall be May 1, 1977, and C shall be effective July 1, 1977. Trustee Seidman moved, seconded by Trustee Stiehr, that the ordinance be passed with effective dates as listed above. Adopted by the following vote: Ayes: Gavin, Marty, Seidman, Stiehr, Swanson (5) Nays: None (0) The President signed the ordinance indicating his approval thereof. Discussion - Proposed Ordinance Discussion was had on a proposed amendment Sr. Citizen Housing to the Zoning Ordinance to provide for Refer to P.C. for Hearing senior citizen housing for the elderly of low or moderate income as a Special Use in any zoning district. Exceptions to the regulations of the zoning district and the Zoning Ordinance would be permitted, including height, lot coverage, areas including lot area and yard requirements, dwelling units per acre, bulk, dwelling standards, off - street parking and loading, and such other conditions as the Board of Trustees may require, provided that such Special Use shall not have undue detrimental influence upon surrounding properties. Mr. Stucko said the proposed amendment gives maximum protection since each application for senior citizen housing would be considered on a case -by- case basis. President Forrest stated he was opposed to a Special Use for senior citizen housing in all zoning districts. He said Wilmette requires such Special