01/04/1982(26
January 4, 1982
PUBLIC HEARING
.Lake -Cook Road Interchange
A'joint'public hearing by the De'erfield'Board of Trustees and the. Plan Commission to con-
sider-the possibility of a Tollway interchange at Lake -Cook Road (Legal Notice published
December 17, 1981) was called to order by Village President Bernard Forrest in the-Coun-
cil Chamber of the Village Hall, Deerfield, Illinois on Monday, January 4, 1982 at 8:03
P.M. The Village Clerk and Village Planner called the roll and reported the following:
Board of Trustees
Present: Bernard Forrest, President
Marvin W. Ehlers
Jerold L. Heisler
Cynthia J. Marty
Edwin B. Seidman
Vernon E. Swanson
J. Robert York
Plan Commission
Present: Harriet Rosenthal, Chairman
Joseph Koss
Philip Prass
Charles Slavis
Absent: David Marks
Edna Schade
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Mayor Forrest.stated that since 1976 when the Village Board first considered a Lake -Cook
Rd. interchange (suggested by State Senator Karl Berning, but not recommended by the
Deerfield Safety Council) many developments on Lake -Cook Rd. and a great increase in traf-
fic has occurred... He announced that the meeting was for fact finding and determination
whether Deerfield should enlist cooperation and joint effort with neighboring communities,.
property owners, and developers to petition the Tollway Commission to move upward:on its .
schedule of priorities a Lake -Cook interchange.
Mgr. Franz reported that a number of public bodies and private corporations had been in-
vited to attend and participate in the hearing, and that some who were unable to attend
had submitted written comments. He further reported that, in 1980, Riverwoods had in-
itiated extensive efforts to get a full interchange at Lake Cook Rd., and with the sup-
port and cooperation of neighboring communities had convinced the Tollway Authority to
undertake a feasibility study. A study by Wilbur Smith & Assoc. highlighted heavy traf-
fic on Deerfield and Lake -Cook Roads, especially annually growing commercial traffic and
projected 25,400 vehicles per day that would use a full interchange at Lake -Cook Rd. by
the year 2,000. Three types of possible improvements and cost estimates (prepared by
Envirodyne Engineers) were: Ramps /North -only, $5,260,000; Ramps /South -only, $6,744,000;
Full interchange, $12,000,000.
It became evident that with the Tollway Authority financial feasibility is the key fac-
tor in making a decisior.:.that the improvement must generate sufficient revenue to
cover the capital costs. The study indicated that.North -only ramps and a full inter
change would meet payback requirements as the "traffic demand at the location is high
and will continue to increase. However, its low financial feasibility rank is largely
attributable to high capital costs, particularly as it relates to right -of -way acquisi-
tion." The report concluded that the interchange was not feasible in the immediate
future, but that since "at least two scenarios show long range promise, this location
should be reevaluated in future years" and that if "any significant change in potential
capital costs be realized,' such as land donations or other factors, financial priority
should be reestablished."
Using exhibits showing Tollway designs,.Mr. Franz discussed recommendations proposed in
the Wilbur Smith study. He stated that Staff was not interested in re- designing an
interchange for the Tollway, but must conclude that alternate designs should be con-
sidered, particularly the bridge work proposed in connection with the Southwest quad-
rant (and likely the'most expensive that could have been designed) as there appear to
be other options.
Mgr. Franz reported that several recent studies made for Deerfield indicated that: 1)
Lake -Cook Rd. is already accommodating 26,000,.vehicles daily, 2) that future develop-
ment along Lake -Cook Rd. could result in 1.4 million square feet of office space, 3)
Wilmot Rd. has an average daily traffic volume of .11,000 vehicles, a large. percentage
of which is traffic entering or exiting the Tollway at Deerfield Rd., 4) an inter -
change.at Lake -Cook Rd. will aid public safety departments in responding to and from
emergencies-on-the Tollway, 5) Deerfield's Comprehensive.Plan states.that Deerfield
should work with surrounding communities, Lake and Cook Counties, and regional agencies
to resolve future traffic problems on Lake -Cook Rd., and.6) the.Lake County Board and
Planning Commission have endorsed a Tollway interchange at Lake -Cook Rd.
Mayor Forrest reported that Deerfield's consultant (for Wilmot Rd. improvements), Dona-
hue & Assoc., had stated that a Lake -Cook Rd. interchange would significantly reduce
traffic on Wilmot Rd. '
Mr. Remo Picchietti, Mayor of Bannockburn, who was present with other Bannockburn Board
members,'stated that the inordinate amount of Wilmot Rd. traffic.was not.local traffic and
would strongly urge the Tollway Commission to consider the "revitalization of that inter-
change and to establish at least Northbound /Southbound exits if not a full interchange."
He stated that Bannockburn would dd,its'share to "push the program ahead."
Mr. Art Bess, Riverwoods Trustee, noted that Riverwoods having spearheaded the original
attempt to get a Lake -Cook Rd. interchange is still ,anxious to get.an interchange as soon
as possible in"order to "establish traffic patterns now" before full development in the
area has occurred.
Letters were received from: 1) Village of Wheeling,.reiterating its 1980 position', ask-
ing the Tollway Authority fora full interchange, 2) Teradyne', Inc., favoring a full
interchange or at least a Northbound exit and Southbound entrance, 3) Mr. Bernard Hattis
of Tollway North Office Center, stating that an interchange would be very desirable from
a traffic standpoint and beneficial to his office complex, but would involve very high
land acquisition costs in that quadrant, since they have building plans for expansion '
underway and some underground improvements already made. Mr. John Casper from Baxter
Travenol'Corporation was present.
Mayor Forrest stated that there was a strong case for an interchange inasmuch as the
Smith report had used 1978 traffic figures, did not take into consideration the great
amount of development coming very-shortly, and that perhaps the $12,000,000 cost figure
could be halv9d by achievable lesser plans., Trustee York pointed'out.that the report
also did not take into consideration that 90% of Deerfield residents work outside'Deer-
field and 90% of Deerfield employees live elsewhere.
Many questions.arose, among which were:.1) would. Deerfield Rd. Tollway ingress and egress
be „�,losed.if a Lake -Cook Rd. interchange was achieved? 2) how much additional traffic
would be thrown onto Lake -Cook Rd. (already heavily travelled) by an interchange? 3)
would there be an entrance onto the Edens Spur from Pfinsten Rd.? (favored particularly
by Mr. Sven Flodstrom), etc.
Mrs. Harriet Rosenthal, Plan Commission Chairman, was of the firm opinion that.a traffic
study was indispensible to the resolving of these complex problems. Trustee Heisler
stated that since huge sums of tax money from Lake -Cook enterprises support the North
brook school system, Northbrook (not represented at the meeting) should be contacted
to support an interchange.
Mayor Forrest stated that the Plan Commission will submit a report to the Village
Board for its January 18, 1982 meeting when.it will decide whether or not to take a
position in favor of a Lake -Cook Road interchange. Upon motion by Trustee Marty and
second by Trustee Heisler, the meeting was adjourned at 8:40 P.M.
The regular meeting of the Board of Trustees of the Village of Deerfield was called
to order by the President in the Council Chamber of the Village Hall on Monday, Janu-
ary 4, 19.82 at 8:45 P.M. All members of the Board were present and in. attendance; ”
and a quorum present. Also. present were Village Attorney James Stucko and Village
Manager Robert Franz.
Trustee Seidman moved, seconded by Trustee Marty,. that the Minutes of'December.21, 1981
be approved as presented. Motion carried unanimously.
STEIN PUD & SPECIAL USE Mgr. Franz stated that Mr. Richard Stein,
LAKE -COOK RD. RESUBDIVISION owner of the western 29 acres of the Stone/
Andersen /Brandel property (I -1) was seek -.
ing: 1) a 4 -lot Planned Unit Development to allow the development of four office build-
ings of 105,000 sq. feet each, and 2) a Special Use to allow business and professional
offices (excluding medical and dental) within.those office buildings.- After'a public
hearing on December 10, 1981 and consideration of testimony and documentary evidence,
the Plan Commission recommended unanimously that:'1) the proposed PUD be approved with.
the variations requested, 2) a Special Use be granted'to permit professional offices, r
excluding medical and dental.offices, 3) the Preliminary Plat.for a 4 -lot esubdivision
be approved in conjunction with the granting of the PUD.
The.Plan Commission also recommended that an overall assessment of the traffic in the
southwest quadrant of.the Village be undertaken by the Village in cooperation with the
residents of the area, developers, and other property owners.'
Trustee Seidman questioned whether a variation should be granted to permit :fewer park-
ing spaces than required by ordinance as there seems to be adequate land available. Ms.
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Ruth Wuorenma, attorney for the developer, submitted that studies indicated that the
parking provisions were more.than adequate.for the type of activity envisioned for the
building. Mr. Richard Joslin, architect, stated that intense landscaping within the
parking lots was planned. Trustee Marty stated she did not favor and rather not see
a greater than necessary expanse of black topping and felt the parking plans with
landscaping were "lovely ". Trustee Heisler was of the opinion that parking was the
developer's problem, and any lack would be detrimental soleiy'to the developer. He
favored space used for green areas in parking lots. Trustee York agreed.
Replying to Trustee Seidman's question about smaller than required loading docks, Mr.
Joslin stated that the size of trucks servicing the complex would not be the huge type,
but that if a large type should occasionally use a dock, it would extend only about
3 feet into the aisle.
After further discussion regarding traffic data and Pine Street sewer pipes leading
to the Sewage Treatment plant (judged by Staff to be adequate to handle the.proposed
development) Trustee Ehlers moved, seconded by Trustee Seidman, to accept the Plan
Commission's report and recommendation to: 1) approve the 4 -lot Resubdivision Pre-
liminary Plat, 2)approve the proposed PUD with the variations requested, and 3) grant
a Special Use to permit professional offices, exclusive of medical and dental offices,
and to instruct the attorney to prepare the necessary ordinances. Motion carried
unanimously.
BUNDOCK RESUBDIVISION Mgr. Franz stated that upon application
980 BRAND LANE of Mr. John Bundock Jr. for a 2 -lot re-
PLAN COMM.- REPORT /RECOMMENDATION subdivision of his.property at 980 Brand
Lane, a public hearing was held by the
Plan Commission on October 22, 1981 with petitioner represented by Mr. Henry Zander,
Realtor. -The Plan Commission reported and. recommended by a vote of .6 to 0 that the
proposed resubdivision be approved and noted that a storm water problem in the area
would need to be addressed.
Mr. Henry Zander was present. Discussion was had regarding the storm water problem
in the area. Mgr. Franz stated that the resubdivision need not be held up since the
storm water problem and engineering requirements will have to be met before any build-
ing permit•is issued. Trustee Ehlers moved, seconded by Trustee Seidman, to.accept
the Plan Commission's report and recommendation that the Bundock resubdivision Pre-
liminary Plat be approved. Motion carried unanimously.
MUNICIPAL CODE AMENDMENT
DRIVING WHILE•INTOXICATED
STAFF REPORT /RECOMMENDATION
ORDINANCE NO. 0 -82 -01
cipal Code to correspond with the Illinois
Mgr. Franz reported that information re-
garding changes in the State law concern-
ing driving while intoxicated had been
•received,.and the attorney instructed to
prepare an ordinance amending the Muni -
Vehicle Code. ,,.
Police Chief Richard Brandt, who was present, responded to Trustee Seidman's inquiry
about Village equipment for administering tests for alcoholic content of motorists
by stating that Breathalizer equipment is already on hand and that the department•is
working toward arrangements.for labratory blood tests, etc.
Trustee Seidman moved, seconded by Trustee Marty, that the rules be waived to permit
passage of the ordinance on first reading. Motion carried unanimously. Trustee•Seid-
man moved, seconded by Trustee Marty, that the ordinance amending Sec. 22 -19 of Article
5 of Chapter 22 of the Municipal Code be passed. Motion carried on the following vote:
AYES: Ehlers, Heisler, Marty, Seidman, Swanson, York (6)
NAYS: None (0)
911 EMERGENCY TELEPHONE Police Chief Brandt stated that he had
STAFF REPORT /RECOMMENDATION met with Mr. W. Mairson, 911 Coordinator .
for the .Illinois Bell Telephone Co., who
had suggested a 911 system which could•be implemented fairly easily at minimal cost
but would not utilize Selective Routing originally planned•and which he felt essential.
Chief Brandt reported that without Selecting Routing 21,000 Deerfield phones,as well
-as approximately 6,000 phones in Lincolnshire, Riverwoods and.Bannockburn would reach
a Deerfield dispatcher. Confusing jurisdictional problems would arise as: 1) any
emergency 911 call from outside Deerfield's. jurisdiction would have to be transfer-
red to its proper agency, 2) Riverwoods and Bannockburn which are in Deerfield's
fire district could dial 911 for fire only, and'3) that part,of Deerfield south of
Lake -Cook Rd. has a Northbrook exchange and would not reach Deerfield.by a 911 number.
For such reasons, Chief Brandt recommended that Deerfield not implement a 911 system
as presently suggested but wait until a Selective Routing system can be implemented.
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Discussion ensued regarding the need to educate Deerfield'ctizenry to use the non -
emergency police number for ordinary inquiries, thereby leaving the regular police
number free for emergency calls. It was suggested this matter could be brought to
the attention of citizens via D- Tales. The possibility of supplying residents'
with telephone stickers imprinted with police and fire department telephone numbers
was discussed,and Mgr. Franz will look into the matter.
Trustee Heisler moved, seconded by Trustee Swanson, that Staff's recommendation not
to implement a 911 emergency number at the present time.be accepted. Motion carried
unanimously.
APPOINTMENTS
MANPOWER RECOMMENDATIONS
Mayor Forrest announced his wish to
make the following appointments:
Plan Commission - 3 year terms - Philip Prass, Charles Slavis, Michael Swartz
Board of Zoning Appeals - 5 year term - David Tomchin
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Board of Building Appeals - 5 year term - Maury Lipowich
Manpower Commission - 3 year terms - William R. Brown, Jean Reuther
Safety Council - 3 year terms - G.G. Christenson, Jeffrey Picklin
Human Relations Commission - 3 year terms - Catherine Fiorillo, Marlene Goldberger
Youth Council - 3 year::terms - .Sandra Harris, Judy McCallister, Dona Henderson,-
Alvin Silvian, Scott Kamber (Student)
Electrical.Commission - 4 year terms - .:...James Brown, Jack Gagne, Ted Galvani,
Jack Liske, Richard Osman
Cable Advisory Board - Frank Battle, Jr. to 11/82; Herbert Kessle to 11/83;.*
John Sanner to 11/83; Lou Adler to 11/82
,Trustee,heisler moved, seconded by Trustee Ehlers, to approve Mayor Forrest's recom-
mended appointments.. Motion carried unanimously.
CONSENT AGENDA
FLODSTROM SIGN MODIFICATION.
707 LAKE -COOK ROAD
ORDINANCE NO. 0 -82 -02
ESCROW FUNDS RELEASED
LAUREL HILL UNIT # 14
Laurel Unit 414.
Ordinance permitting display of signs
at a height of 45 feet above curb in
lieu of the permitted 30 feet.
Escrow funds in the amount of $3,825
released to Elmund and Nelson.Co. for
completed street lighting work in
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Trustee Seidman moved, seconded.by Trustee Ehlers, that the Consent. Agenda be approved.
Motion carried on the following vote:
AYES: Ehlers, Heisler, Marty, Seidman,.Swanson,.York (6)
NAYS: None (0)
Mayor Forrest signed the ordinance indicating his approval thereof..
OMNICOM CABLE TV Mr. Allan Grafman, Vice President and
PROGRESS REPORT General Manager of Omnicom Cablevision,
reported to the Board,,that " Omnicom
able Television is on its way to Deerfield." He further reported that: 1) all
apping had been completed, 2) a 3 -way walk through Deerfield with.Illinois Bell
elephone Co. and Commonwealth Edison to examine poles had resulted in work orders
for make - ready, construction work to the utilities, 3) Omnicom had paid in.excess.of .
$108,000 for the utilities' services and hopes to get permits .from both utilities in
January and start construction in February, and 4) they had had meetings with Mgr.
Franz and Staff regarding construction procedures and were looking forward . to -a
meeting with Dave Savner and the Cable Advisory Board.
Trustee Marty remarked that "people are anxious ", and Trustee Heisler.stated -that; he ._
thought it would be good public relations for Mr. Grafman .to contact local appliance
dealers about the . "technicalities of'what Cable TV will mean in relation to remote
controls, video recorders, etc." so they won't be.buying equipment.they can't use.
Mr. Grafman agreed, saying that a list of dealers in the general area was.being'dr.awn:
up,and Omnicom.was hoping to get together with them before the end of the month. He
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also stated that everyone in Deerfield would be contacted with printed material ex-
plaining Cable TV service and their TV sets. Mayor Forrest thanked Mr. Grafman for
his report.
MUNICIPAL CODE AMENDMENT Trustee Marty moved, seconded by Trustee
LIQUOR LICENSES Heisler, to waive the rules to permit
ORDINANCE NO. 0 -82 -03 passage of the ordinance on first reading.
Motion passed unanimously. Trustee Marty
moved, seconded by Trustee Swanson, that Sec. 3 -9 of Chapter 3 of the Municipal Code
/'&;O be amended to allow 3.Class C licenses to be in effect at one time. Motion.carried on '
the following vote:
AYES: Ehlers, Heisler, Marty, Seidman, Swanson, York (6)
NAYS: none (0)
RECONSIDER PETITION
CHESTERFIELD DEVELOPMENT CORP.
Corp., requesting a rehearing
home and related.signage at 25
information was not considered
Mayor Forrest stated that a letter had
been received from Mr. Charles Malk,
attorney for Chesterfield Development
regarding the,use of a sales /construction office /model
Birchwood Avenue inasmuch as he believed significant
at the meeting on December 21, 1981.
Trustee Marty moved, seconded by Trustee Ehlers, to reconsider the matter. Motion
carried, Trustee Seidman voting Nay.
Mr. Malk submitted that: 1) it is possible to have a covenant running with the land
in.order to restrict use of the sales office /model homes,2) Lake -Cook Rd. is a signi=
ficant part of Chesterfield's ability to develop homes,, 3) Chesterfield has about 35
lots yet to be developed in Laurel Hill, Laurel Hill North, and.Laurel Hill Woodlands,
4) a sales office could be located in the Laurel Hill North area but would have "no
visibility ", 5.) advertising has not been the key to development of homes, but visi-
bility in the area has,promoted sales,, 6) there is'no other Chesterfield property -in
Deerfield which would yield the significant visibility afforded by Laurel Hill at Lake
Cook Rd., 7) Chesterfield has cherished being in Deerfield and the right to be on Lake -
Cook Rd., 8) neighbors have testified that Chesterfield has made the effort to be a
good neighbor and to respect requirements issued by Building and Zoning Director Chas.
Smalley, 9) Chesterfield has made every effort during the year, including zero financing
and contract sales, to sell homes, and has put the whole development up for sale as the
owner would like to "get out of the business ", 10) Chesterfield is'interested in finish-
ing up in Deerfield and solicits Deerfield's aid in helping them,by allowing them the
Lake -Cook exposure for a sales office /model home, 11) Chesterfield has engaged local
, realtors to try and sell.homes, but not one unit has moved, 12) top brokers
in Chicago have been unsuccessful in moving the real estate.
Mr. Malk requested permission to maintain.sales office /models at Lake -Cook Rd'. for
nine.months until new models can be built in Laurel Hill North and, thereafter, sign -
age for six months on'a vacant Chesterfield lot on .Lake -Cook Rd. in order to direct
traffic to Laurel Hill North. He stated that if the Board does not grant the request,
it is technically putting Chesterfield out of business as signs and visibility are
needed.
Responding to Mayor Forrest's inquiry about an enforceable.covenant running with the
land restricting use of models, Attorney Stucko stated that a covenant was somewhat
better than a contract (originally suggested by the BZA) since a covenant may contain
the provision that in case of breach of the covenant the Village has the right to-
bring cause of action to enforce it; a covenant would be recorded; and a breach would
be reflected on the title.
Trustee Heisler stated that while he sympathized with Chesterfield's marketing problems,.
which were cited at the meeting on January 4, 1981 and simply,reiterated at this meet
ing, he felt Mr. Malk was unjustly blaming the Board, which had granted one extension
after another, for Chesterfield's problems, and he rejected the inference that the Board,
rather than the economy, could put Chesterfield out of business. He further stated
that while he did not doubt that Chesterfield's intentions were 100% honorable, he felt
that the homes have been used for sales offices long enough and people in the area have
certain rights. Moreover, he felt that Board action should not be based on the marketing
problems of any Deerfield,.business.
Trustee York disagreed with Mr. Malk's contention that signage and sales office/
model homes on Lake Cook Rd. Chesterfield houses can not be sold. He noted that 350
homes were sold in Deerfield by realtors in the last year, and was of the opinion that .
the houses can be moved through multiple listings (providing a sales.force of 500 real -
tors) if.the houses are priced right. He further stated that irrespective of the
Board's decision regarding the sales office /model homes, he would favorably consider a
petition accompanied by an artist's rendering for a small, neat, high class sign to be
erected for a period of 6 months on a Chesterfield lot.at. the corner of Birchwood and
Lake -Cook Rd.
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Trustee Heisler moved; seconded by Trustee Swanson, that the recommendation of the BZA
be accepted and the sales office /model homes.be terminated. Motion carried unanimously.
REPORT ON NORTRAN LOAN Mr. Robert Benton, Deerfield's represen-
"BY ROBERT BENTON tative to Nortran, stated that the subur-
ban loans' made to Nortran ($10,000 by
Deerfield) had kept Nortran operating. .Nortran was the only transit agency that ran
in its entirety and Mr. Benton pointed out that Deerfield got a great deal of value
or its money even though a surcharge was imposed-on fares. He further stated that
e had expected the,RTA to be in a better financial position and to pay back loans'•by
he end of the year, though they did pay back -wages to drivers. While RTA now states
that they don't have money to pay back the loans, they have affirmed they want the
loans,to be repaid and will do so. There is about $1.9 million in a special. Lake
County RTA fund which must be spent in Lake County, and there is a good possibility
that RTA will repay from that fund.. Mr. Benton noted that Deerfield was rather for-
tunate in owing Nortran and RTA (because of former Dial -a -Ride service) just about as
much as they owe Deerfield. Nortran will try as soon as possible to cut its operating
budget, without interrupting service, in order to get the loan money back to the com-
munities out of Nortran's operating budget (which might take a year) until such time
as RTA.moves to fund Nortran.
Mr. Benton stated that he would appreciate the Board's tabling for a month its request
for repayment until there is a "reading on the Lake County fund." But, if the Board
elects not to table its request, he asked that a cross transfer be made,.with Deerfield
taking the $10,000 principal but holding off on,the interest for the moment, permitting
Nortran to pay "interest on the interest ".later on. He noted that while RTA did not
commit itself to repay loans with interest, Nortran felt-that interest repayment was
important and will pay interest on the loans from its administrative budget. Mr. Ben-
ton commended the Board's foresight in including the provision of payment offsets,in .
the note signed by Nortran.
The Board will await developments, and will reexamine the matter at its February 2,
982.meeting.
yor Forrest read the following letter to Mr. Louis Lerner, Editor and Publisher of
he Lerner Life Newspapers:
"The Village of Deerfield has been fortunate over the years in having excellent press
coverage. This, of course, is due to the caliber of the reporters'assigned to cover
our community. Marie Lutz is a prime example.. I have.just learned she will.be leaving
Deerfield for a new assignment. We ar& all sorry to see her.go because we respect her
as a person, and we have appreciated the fair and accurate manner in which she reported
the news of Deerfield. We are fortunate indeed to have had a reporter with Marie's
talents. She is personable and an intelligent young lady, and we'shall all miss her
but wish her well in her new assignment." The Board and audience concurred expressing
hearty approval of Ms.. Lutz and Mayor Forrest's letter.of commendation.
There being no further business to come before. the Board, upon motion by Trustee Seid-
man and second by Trustee Swanson, the meeting was adjourned"at.10:15 P.M.
PROVED:
Village President
ATTEST:
Village Clerk