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07/21/1986July 21, 1986 i8 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, July 21, 1986, at 8:10 P.M.. The Olerk.called.the roll and announced that the following were Present: Bernard Forrest, Mayor James Marovitz Cynthia Marty Harriet Rosenthal Edwin Seidman Vernon Swanson J. Robert York and that a quorum was present and in attendance. Also present were Village Manager Robert Franz and Village Attorney James Stucko. Trustee Seidman requested that the paragraph in the minutes of the previous meeting on Special Use - Deerbrook Shopping Center include a sentence stating that the inter- connect road was discussed and the traffic studies relating to it would be reviewed at a later date. Trustee Seidman moved, seconded.by Trustee Marovitz, that the minutes of the previous meeting, with the above addition., be approved. Motion carried unanimously. BILLS AND Trustee Marty moved, seconded by Trustee Marovitz, PAYROLL that the Pre List of Bills and June Payroll be approved. Motion carried by the following vote: AYES: Marovitz,.Marty, Rosenthal, Seidman, Swanson, York (6) NAYS: None (0) TREASURER'S Finance Director George Valentine reported that REPORT revenues are slightly ahead and expenditures are as projected. Sales receipts for the past 12 months are about 3% higher than the previous 12 months. Water sales are slightly ahead of projections but water purchases have fallen off. Receipts from the hotel occupancy tax are now averaging close to $10,000 monthly. DEPARTMENTAL Charles J.. Smalley, Director of Building and Zoning, OBJECTIVES - spoke on his Department's activities. He stated BUILDING & ZONING that the department may need some contractual help, primarily in plan review which can be done through BOCA in order to reduce the four -week turnover period now existing.* The backlog in plan review is due to the number of major projects being developed in the Village. The Department utilizes BOCA which provides plan review and follow.-up services to insure that directions are impl..emented on the job. The Board encouraged.Mr. Smalley to seek temporary help now when he needs it rather than later. The money for this expense has already been included in the Department's budget. PARKWAY NORTH - - Trustee Seidman moved, seconded by Trustee Marty, SIGNAGE PLAN to remove from the table for discussion the amend- ment to PUD to include a signage plan for Parway North. Motion carried unanimously. Size and location of-the signs on the proposed Parkway North development were discussed. R. Kessian, representing LaSalle Partners, reported that further revisions in the signage plan are contemplated, including the.landscaping plans for the entrance signs. .Trustee Marovitz moved., seconded by Trustee Seidman, that the petition be referred back to the Plan Commission for further study.. Motion carried unanimously. REZONING, SPECIAL J.. Kelly Bufton, representing the petitioner, USE, PUD - discussed the background of the proposed development TRAMMELL CROW and the efforts of petitioner to meet the zoning requirements of the Village and to present a favorable landscaping plan that would satisfactorily screen the development from the view of the adjacent property owners. Illustrations of Plan 1 and Plan 2, both of which had been approved by the Plan Commission, were displayed. Mr. Bufton stated that Plan 1 was preferred by the petitioner although it did not meet the 775 foot setback requirement. Mr. Larry Okrent, land planner, discussed the rationale used for Plans 1 and 2. Mayor Forrest stated that it was essential to retain the 775 foot setback and it should not be encroached upon. He also expressed concern with the landscaping and berm screening. Mr. Mark Conner, landscape architect, described the proposed land- scaping and displayed sketches of the berms. Laura Rosenthal Mayer, representing the Forestway residents, read a statement, dis- tributed to the Board members, describing the history of the Brickyard property, its acquisition by the Village and the court proceedings related thereto. The state- ment indicated that the Forestway residents believe that the Brickyard property was intended solely for recreational purposes and, therefore, should not be used for private development. In response to Mrs. Mayer, Mayor Forrest stated that part of the Brickyard property is still zoned for recreational use and that the approximate 35 acres considered for swapping is owned jointly by the Illinois Department of Transportation and the Village of Deerfield for a water'retention. basin. It was never at any time considered for anything other than a retention basin. Mr. Chester of the Forestway group also spoke before the meeting. His remarks dealt with Trammell Crow's actions with a homeowners group in a nearby community. After further discussion of the issues concerning recreational use of the property, the retention basin, and the two plans recommended for approval by the Plan Commission,. Trustee Marty moved, seconded by Trustee Rosenthal that the recommendat.i.on of the . Plan Commission for Plan 2 be accepted and that the-attorney be directed to prepare an ordinance for rezoning to I -1, subject to submission of a final plan complying with the ordinance and particulars -of the preliminary plan. Motion carried unanimously. FINAL DEVELOPMENT PLAN - CHESTNUT STATION directed to prepare a rezoning SPECIAL USE - PUMPING STATION VACATION OF PORTION OF HIGH SCHOOL DRIVE Trustee Marty moved, seconded by Trustee Rosenthal, that the recommendation of the Plan Commission for approvalof the Final Development Plan for the Chestnut Station PUD be adopted and the Attorney special use ordinance. Motion carried unanimously. CONSENT AGENDA An ordinance granting a special use for pumping station. P -1 District, Deerfield Road. First reading. An ordinance re: vacation of a portion of High School Drive and Transfer of Deeds. First reading. Trustee Seidman requested removal of two items concerning the Galvani property on Osterman Avenue. Motion carried unanimously. ORDINANCE 0 -86 -30 Trustee Seidman moved, seconded by Trustee Marty, TEXT AMENDMENT - that the rules be waived for second reading of the GALVANI, OSTERMAN.AVENUE ordinance approving text amendment to the Zoning Ordinance for the Galvani facility on Osterman Avenue. Motion carried unanimously. Trustee Seidman moved, seconded by Trustee Rosenthal, that the ordinance approving text amendment to the Zoning Ordinance for the Galvani.facility on Osterman Avenue be adopted. Motion carried by the following vote: AYES: - Marovitz, Marty, Rosenthal, Seidman, Swanson, York .(6) NAYS: None (0) ORDINANCE 0 -86 -31 Trustee Seidman moved, seconded by Trustee Marty, SPECIAL USE - GALVANI that the rules be waived for second reading of the OSTERMAN AVENUE ordinance granting a special use for the Galvani facility on Osterman Avenue. Motion carried unani- mously. Trustee Seidman moved, seconded by Trustee Marty, that the ordinance granting a special use for the Galvani facility on Osterman Avenue be adopted. Motion carried by the following vote: AYES: Marovitz, Marty, Rosenthal, Seidman, Swanson, York (6) NAYS: None (0) 1 1 1 TESKA AND 'Trustee Seidman moved, seconded by Trustee Marovitz, ASSOCIATES to remove from the table the recommendation of the VCDC regarding retaining Teska and Associates. Motion carried unanimously. Trustee Rosenthal expressed her objection to mentioning a Tax Increment Financing Program in the Agreement. Trustee Rosenthal moved, seconded by Trustee Marty, that the Mayor be authorized to sign an agreement with Bruce Heckman, Teska Associates, Inc., to work as a consultant with the VCDC, staff and Village Board in planning projects involving the Village Center at a cost not to exceed $5,000 and that the phrase "and the possible adoption of a Tax Incremental Financing (TIF) Program" be deleted from the second paragraph of said agreement. Motion carried unanimously. The contract, as amended, was authorized by the following vote: AYES: Marovitz, Marty, Rosenthal, Seidman, Swanson, York (6) NAYS: None (0) ORDINANCE 0 -86 -32 DEERBROOK SHOPPING CENTER - SPECIAL USE Trustee Seidman moved, an amended special use by the following vote: Trustee Seidman moved, seconded by Trustee Marty, that the rules be waived for second reading of the ordinance authorizing an amended special use for Deerbrook Shopping Center. Motion carried unanimously. seconded by Trustee Marty, that the ordinance authorizing for Deerbrook Shopping Center be adopted. Motion carried AYES: Marovitz; Marty, Rosenthal, Seidman, Swanson, York (6) NAYS: None (0) SOMERSET AVENUE Village Manager Franz summarized a report of staff EXTENSION regarding the extension of Somerset Avenue from Hill- side to Wayne as part of the Marshall single family resubdivision. Staff does not feel there is any overwhelming reason to extend the street. The Fire Department does support the extension. Agreement reflecting the motion made and adopted at the previous Board meeting was sent to Deerbrook Develop - ment for execution. To date there has been no response. Trustee Seidman moved,. seconded by Trustee Marty, that the agreement between Deer - brook Development and the Village of'Deerfield regarding extension of Somerset Avenue.be approved and, upon execution by the developers, the'Village should send the necessary notice for Deerbrook Development to extend the street. Motion carried unanimously. DISCUSSION ITEMS: TRAFFIC LIGHT LAKE -COOK ROAD Commonwealth Edison had Trustee Seidman noted that a traffic signal has been erected at Lake -Cook and Deerlake Roads and inquired as to when it would be operative. Village Engineer James Soyka speculated it would be 2 to 4 weeks before it working. INTERRUPTION OF Interruption of electrical service and the inability ELECTRIC SERVICE of residents to reach Commonwealth Edison for information was discussed. The listed phone number for emergencies is usually busy. Village Manager Franz stated that the Village and Police Departments have a number to get through to Comm Ed, however it was not given out to private parties. If a caller indicates there is a serious emergency, the Village and /or Police Department could get in touch with Comm Ed. SKATEBOARDS A brief mention of skateboards and regulations to govern their use was brought up. SIDEWALKS Trustee York commented on the poor condition of side- walks in the Village. Mr. Soyka said. that the Village should be.notified of really serious. sidewalk conditions so that immediate repairs could be made to insure the safety of pedestrians. He also mentioned there was a 50/50 cost sharing sidewalk program which the Village had provided. In cases where the 50/50 program is not used and repairs are badly needed, special assessments are levied on the residents involved. There being no further business, upon motion of Trustee Marovitz, seconded by Trustee Marty, the meeting was adjourned at 10:15 P.M. 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