05/19/19861
May 19, 1986
The regular meeting of the Board of Trustees of the Village of
Deerfield was called to order by the Mayor, in the Council Chamber of
the Village Hall on Monday, May 19, 1986 at 8:20 P.M. The Clerk called
the roll and announced that the following were
Present: Bernard Forrest, Mayor
James Marovitz
Cynthia Marty
Harriet Rosenthal
J. Robert York
Absent: Edwin Seidman
Vernon Swanson
and that a quorum was present and in attendance. Also present were
Village Manager Robert Franz and Village Attorney James Stucko.
Trustee Marty moved, seconded by Trustee Marovitz, that the minutes of
the previous meeting be approved. Motion carried unanimously.
Trustee Marty moved, seconded by Trustee Marovitz, that the bills and
payroll be approved. Motion carried by the following vote:
AYES: Marovitz, Marty, Rosenthal, York (4)
NAYS: None (0)
ABSENT: Seidman, Swanson (2)
PRESENTATION - An article and a centerfold picture of a helium
LIONS CLUB filled inflatable lion created by the Deerfield
Lions appeared in a magazine published by the
International Lions Club. The publicity, has brought the Village of
Deerfield to the attention of 157 countries worldwide. Numerous
requests -from U.S. cities for an appearance in their parade of Leo the
Lion has resulted. Mayor Forrest was presented with a framed copy of
the centerfold rendition of Leo the Lion.
NORTRP.N REPORT Mr. Robert Benton, a member of the Nortran board,
discussed the background and current situation
regarding transportation services covered by Nortran, Pace and RTA.
He ex_olainec in detail the problems that have arisen relative to bus
route 213 and the proposal of Pace to change the existing bus route.
Mr. Benton stressed that Nortran, of which ,Deerfield is a member,
is primarily responsible to the communities it serves. There appears
to be a bower struccle by Pace and RTA to extend their authority.
M.__. Benton 'will keep h..e Board app__sed c= a_1 development v: -cn
directly concern Deer -field.
CLAVEY FIELD - A report on the parking problems of Clavey Park was
PARKING prepared by the Vi112ge Staff. A specific parking
facility at the north end of Clavey Park was
suagested. '=ne Park Board reviewed this option and will meet with the
homeowners to discuss screening and parking. If the Park District
elects to install a parking lot, it will require a public hearing
bef ore the Plan Commission for a Special Use permit. July 10 was the
earliest date the Plan Commission could schedule-such a hearing. For
on- street parking prob-lems.;t was recommended that the residents rear,
a consensus on the type of parking restrictions they would _ike
impose. The Mavor requested the staff to keep the Board posted and
to solve this matter as expeditiously as possible.
SPECIAL USE Mr. Alan Stefaniak, representing petitioners,
AMENDMENT - discussed the reason for amending the previous
LETTUCE ENTERTAIN Special Use permit. The deck area of the proposed
YOU restaurant_ is to be enclosed. Since this would
increased
approved,
building
increase the seating capacity of the building,
parking spaces would be required. When the development was
there was a joint parking arrangement with the office
o the east -for use of 11 of their extra parking spaces.
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Petitioners are requesting "double counted" tD accomodate the
_- -::- _required spaces.._.Trustee Rosenthal objected to the petition since
"double counting"-would set a bad precedent.
Trustee Marty.moved, seconded by Trustee York, that the recommendation
of the Plan Commission on the request for amendment of the Special Use
for the Lettuce Entertain You restaurants be approved and the Attorney
directed to prepare the necessary ordinance. Motion carried by the
following vote:
AYES: Marovitz, Marty, York (3)
NAYS: Rosenthal (1)
ABSENT: Seidman, Swanson (2)
Trustee Marty moved, seconded by Trustee Rosenthal, that the Plan Commission
consider an amendment to the Zoning Ordinance dealing with the method of measuring
seating capacity of restaurants so that parking space requireqments are correctly
determined. Motion carried unanimously.
SIGNAGE PLAN - Trustee Marovitz moved, seconded by Trustee Marty,
MATAS CORPORATION that the recommendation of the Plan Commission on
the request of the Mates Corporation for the
approval of the signage plan for Mates Corporate 500 Development be
approved and the Attorney directed to prepare the necessary ordinance.
Motion carried unanimously.
PROPOSED AMENDMENTS Trustee Rosenthal moved, seconded by Trustee Marty,
ZONING ORDINANCE - that the recommendation of the Plan Commission to
BUILDING HEIGHT leave the definition of height as it now reads be
approved. Motion carried unanimously.
EXPANSION OF Trustee Marty moved, seconded by Trustee York, that
NOTIFICATION AREA the recommendation of the Plan Commission that the
required notification area be increased to 500 feet
in all directions of the property for .which a variati on lof building
height is requested be approved and the Attorney directed to Drer)are
the necessary ordinance. Motion carried by the following vote:
APES: Forrest, Marty, Rosenthal (3)
NAYS: Marovitz, York (2)
ABSENT: Seidman, Swanson (2)
READER BOARD SIGNS Trustee Marty moved, seconded_bv Trustee Rosenthal,
that the recommendation of the Plan Commission that
the prohibition of temporary reader board sicrs be amended to exclude
church bulletin boards, theater marquees, and other permanent reader
board signs with changeable copy be approved and the Attorney directed
to update the ordinance. Motion carried unanimously.
='LAG LOTS Trustee Rosenthal moved, seconded by Trustee Marty,
that the the Zoning Ordinance and the Subdivision
Code be amended according to the recommendations of the Plan Commission
and that the Attorney be directed to amend the ordinance. Motion
carried unanimously.
STREET DEDICATIONS Trustee Marty moved, seconded by Trustee Rosenthal,
that the recommendation of the Plan Commission that
the Village develop zoning provisions for the area bounded by Hazel,
Cherry, Prairie and Greenwood similar to those developed for the
Hovland area be accepted. Motion carried unanimously.
ENCES Trustee Marty moved, seconded by Trustee Rosenthal,
that the recommendation of the Plan Commission that
the text of the Zoning Ordintance not be amended to include any
provisions pertaining to orientation of fences be accepted. Motion
carried by the following vote:
AYES: Marty, Rosenthal, York (3)
NAYS: Marovitz (1)
ABSENT: Seidman, Swanson (2)
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ACCESSORY Trustee Marty moved, seconded by Trustee Marovitz, that
STRUCTURES - the recommendation of the Plan Commission that the text
-the Zoning-Ordinance be amended to prohibit raised
decks, swimming pools and their accessory structures and
tennis courts in all required side yards no closer than 8 feet from any property
line be accepted and the Attorney be directed to prepare an ordinance. Motion
carried unanimously.
SPECIAL. USE - Mr. John Bure introduced the co- developers of the Grethen/
DEERFIELD /CHESTNUT Carr property who displayed a scale model and sketches of
GRETHEN /CARR the proposed 20 unit condominium development. Trustee
Marty moved, seconded by Trustee York, that the recommendation
of the Plan Commission on the request for rezoning and special use for a planned
unit development for the property at Chestnut and Deerfield Road - Grethen /Carr,
be approved. Motion carried unanimously.
ORDINANCE 0 -86 -21 Trustee Marty moved, seconded by Trustee Marovitz, that
ESTABLISHING the ordinance amending the Municipal Code regarding establish -
APPEARANCE REVIEW ment of an Appearance Review Commission and appearance.
COMMISSION criteria be adopted. Motion carried by the following vote:
AYES: Marovitz, Marty, Rosenthal, York (4)
NAYS: None (0)
ABSENT: Seidman, Swanson (2)
AMENDMENT - LAND James Stucko, Village Attorney, reported that the proposed
SWAP AGREEMENT amendment to the Land Swap Agreement has been dropped but a
Consent to Assignment is now requested in order to assist
Trammell Crow to obtain necessary financing. Consent to Assignment will permit
Mr. Hamilton to assign for collateral purposes from the Exchange Bank the rights
under the contract. The thrust of the Consent is simply to provide novice to
the Exchange Bank as collateral assionee in each instance that the Viliaoe would
give notice to Mr. Hamilton under the exchange agreement. Following discussion
of the Consent to Assignment, Trustee Marovitz asked that the words "upon notice
when required as provided below" be added to the Consent to Assignment. Several
residents of - rorestway Drive commented on the.proposed Consent to Assignment.
Trustee Marty moved, seconded ,by Trustee.York, that the Mayor be authorized
to sion the Consent to Assignment, as amended. Motion carried unanimously.
TRADING PROPERTIES
WITH PARK. DISTRICT
carried unanimously.
Trustee Marty moved, seconded by Trustee Marovitz, that
the resolution authorizing exchange of property between
the Village and the Park District be approved.. Motion
Trustee Marty moved, seconded by Trustee Marovitz, that the Mayor be authorized
to sion the Joint Agreement. Motion carried unanimously.
SOLID WASTE Trustee Marty moved, seconded by Trustee York, that the
AGREEMENT Village participate in the Lake County Joint Action Solid
Waste Planning Agency Agreement at a cost not to exceed
53,000. Motion carried by the following vote:
AYES: Marovitz, Marty, Rosenthal, York (4)
NAYS: None (0)
ABSENT: Seidman, Swanson (2)
The Mayor recommended that Trustee Seidman be appointed to serve as
-the Lake County Solid Waste Management Committee. Trustee Marovitz
seconded by Trustee York, that the appointment of Trustee Seidman to
County Solid Waste Manaoement Committee be approved. Motion carried
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a member of
moved,
the Lake
unanimously.
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AWARD OF BID - Trustee Marty moved, seconded by Trustee Marovitz,
STREET that the contract.for_ the 19.86 Street Rehabilitation
- -- -- REHABILITATION Program be awarded to Peter Baker and Son, at a
cost not to exceed $611,592.50. Motion carried by
the following vote:
AYES: Marovitz, Marty, Rosenthal, York (4)
NAYS: None (0)
ABSENT: Seidman, Swanson (2)
Mayor Forrest requested Village Engineer, James Soyka, to determine if
there are advantages in negotiations versus bid procedures.
AWARD OF BID - Trustee Marty moved, seconded by Trustee Rosenthal,
TREE & STUMP that the Tree and Stump Removal Bid be awarded to
REMOVAL Superior Landscaping, Inc. at a cost not to exceed
$6,305.00. Motion carried by the following vote:'
AYES: Marovitz, Marty; Rosenthal, York (4)
NAYS: Norie ( 0 )
ABSENT: Seidman, Swanson (2)
DISCUSSION ITEMS Trustee Rosenthal reported on her trip to Washington
where she diligently pursued the subject of the Bill
for the Deerfield retention pond. She spoke with aides of Senators
Simon and Dixon, and Representative Porter. They foresaw no problems
regarding passage of the Bill. Trustee Rosenthal was advised.that
construction should begin by fall of 1987. Senator Simon's aide stated
their office could not icnore the 400 form letters from Deerfield
constituents. Trustee Rosenthal asked for letters from the Congressmen
confirming the information she received from them.
Trustee Marovitz noted that the Goodyear sign on Waukegan Road was
"horrible." He was advised that it was a 30 day temporary sign and
tt:ct Staff would check into _t.
Trustee Marovitz stated that residents of i:erry Lane seek permission to
have the Village vacate a portion of Kerry lane that dead ends in order
to conceal some fencing with shrubbery. The Mayor advised the residents
to send a letter stating their request and the matter would be put on
the Board agenda.
Trustee Marovitz discussed the 10% penalty on late pavment of Villace
.util -ty bills, particularly with regard to Mr. Abrams. He felt there
should be a sliding scale and that 10% for being a day late was
excessive. Mayor Forrest suggested that Mr. Abrams appear before the
Board to discuss this matter.
Mzs. Maver, 19 = orestwav,.asked about the 50 -50 curb and sidewalk
procrar,,. Her problem concerns a sizeable drop between the street sewer
and her curb and she feels there may be more involved than re -olacinc the
curb. Mr. Soyka, Village Enaineer,rsaid the Villace would investigate
the matter.
There being no further business, the meeting adjourned at 10:50 p.m.
APP ='D:
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Villace C erk,
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