09/19/1988September 19, 1988
The regular meeting of the Board of Trustees of the Village
was called to order by the Mayor in the Council Chamber of
Hall on Monday, September 19, 1988 at 8:00 P.M. The Clerk
roll and announced that the following were
Present: Bernard Forrest, Mayor
Cynthia J. Marty
Harriet B. Rosenthal
Edwin B. Seidman
Vernon E. Swanson
J. Robert York
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of Deerfield
the Village
called the
and that a quorum was present and in attendance. Also present was
Village Manager Robert Franz and Village Attorney Allan I. Nathan.
Trustee Seidman moved, seconded by Trustee Marty, that the minutes of
the previous meeting be approved. Motion carried unanimously.
BILLS AND PAYROLL Trustee Seidman moved, seconded by Trustee
Rosenthal, that the Bills and Payroll be
approved. Motion carried by the following vote:
AYES: Marty, Rosenthal, Seidman, Swanson, York (5)
NAYS: None (0)
TREASURER'S REPORT Finance Director George Valentine reported that
revenues continue to behave ahead of budget.
Sales tax receipts for August were 7.9% higher than the previous year
and 11% over the prior 12 month period. 102% cash was invested at
slightly below the 90 day Treasury Bill rate.
RESOLUTION - INTL. ASSN. The proposed resolution supporting the Inter -
POLICE CHIEFS - HANDGUN national Association of Police C`.iefs' position
CONTROL on handgun control and support of neighboring
communities in'their efforts regarding the
ownership and sale of handguns was discussed. Numerous members of the
National Rifle-Association, nonresidents, who were in the audience, in
addition to the Village residents spoke in opposition to this
resolution. The Board determ:' -)ed that additional information and
further review of this matter was in order.
Trustee Marty moved, seconded by Trustee Seidman, that the resolution
supporting the International Association: of Police Chief's position on
handgun control be tabled. Motion carried unanimously.
ORDINANCE PROHIBITING The proposed ordinance prohibiting the manu-
MANUFACTURE AND SALE OF facture and sale of firearms in Deerfield was
FIREARMS IN DEERFIELD also discussed by nonresident members of the
National Rifle Association and Village
residents who were strongly opposed to it. Two people spoke in favor of
somE type of ordinance prohibiting the sale of firearms. The Board
agreed that a comparison of Deerfield's ordinance with State and Federal
legislation on firearms be undertaken. It also suggested that clearer
definitions in the Ordinance and how the definitions integrate with the
Municipal Code be addressed.
Trustee Marty moved, seconded by Trustee Rosenthal, that the ordinance
prohibiting the manufacture and sale of firearms in Deerfield be tabled.
Motion carried unanimously.
Meeting recessed at 9:30
TEXT AMENDMENT -
SUDIVISION WITHIN PUD
FINAL DEVELOPMENT PLAN
BOARDWALf DEVELOPMENT
P.M. and resumed at 9:40 P.M.
The Plan Commission acted. on a request by the
Village Staff and a development company for
consideration of a text amendment to permit
subdivision of property within a Planned Unit
Development. Barbara Houpt, Director of
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Community Development, reviewed the text amendment she drafted. The
Board advised that the phrase "at its discretion," in the penultimate
sentence of draft Art. 12.1 -2 be deleted and "automatically" be
inserted.
The Plan Commission recommends that the Boardwalk Final Development Plan
be found in substantial conformance contingent upon Village approval of
appropriate text amendments to the Zoning Ordinance, Subdivision Code.
Mr. Lieberman, representing the developer in this matter, explained the
reason for subdividing the lots was to grant a fee simple ownership
rather than an easement.
Trustee Marty moved, seconded by Trustee Seidman, that the recommenda-
tion of the Plan Commission for approval of the Final Development Plan
for the Boardwalk /western terminus of Sunset Court be accepted; the
Attorney directed to prepare the necessary ordinance and prepare a text
amendment of the Zoning Ordinance and Subdivision Code to permit the
subdivision and resubdivision of properties in a Planned Unit
Development. Motion carried unanimously.
SPECIAL USE - CURRENCY The Plan Commission recommends denial of a
EXCHANGE /707 LAKE -COOK Text Amendment and Special Use for a currency
exchange at 747 Lake Cook Road, citing
potential traffic problems and availability of similar facilities in the
Deerfield /Northbrook area. Mr. Jeffrey Randall, attorney representing
petitioner, reviewed the information submitted in its petition.
Trustee York moved, seconded by Trustee Swanson, that the recommenda-
tion of the Plan Commission to deny a request for a Text Amendment and
Special Use for a currency exchange at 747 Lake Cook Road be accepted.
Motion carried unanimously.
SPECIAL USE - RESTAURANT Mr. Paul Bethken, representing petitioner,
DEEREROOK /MARIE discussed the proposed family style restaurant
CALLENDERS and exhibited the site plan, a blue print of
the building and pictures of similar style
restaurants in the chain. There was some a:: stion about window signs
which Lonnie Smith, architect, answered. Mr. Bethken assured the Board
they would comply with all of the Village signage requirements.
Trustee Seidman moved, seconded by Trustee Marty, that the recommenda-
tion of the Plar: Commission regarding request for amendment. to Planned
Unit Development and for a Special use for a restaurant in the Deerbrook
Shopping Center be approved and the Attorney directed to prepare the
necessary ordinance. Motion carried unanimously.
CONSENT AGENDA
0 -88 -47 ORDINANCE Ordinance re rezoning and Special Use -
SPECIAL USE /MAR�:�'�a,_)N converting Marathon Gas Station to commuter
STATION - COMMUTER LOT parking lot.
TEXT AMENDMENTS- ZONING Ordinance re text amendments to the Zoning
ORDINANCE - SIGNAGE FOR Ordinance - signage for I -! Districts. First
I -1 DISTRICTS reading.
TEXT AMENDMENT - ZONING Ordinance re text amendment to the Zoning
ORDINANCE - AUTO Ordinance for auto accessory stores. First
ACCESSORY STORE reading.
0 -8' -48 01::DINANCE Ordinance re Final Development Plan - South
FINhL DEVE1,OPMENT PLAN office building at Hyatt Deerfield Campus
HYATT DEERFIELD CAMPUS (Walsh Higgins).
INCREASING CLASS C
LIQUOR LICENSES
DEERFIELD CEMETERY
COMMISSION
Ordinance increasing number of Class C Liquor
Licenses. First reading.
Ordinance amending the Municipal Code re
Deerfie .d Cemetery 'Commission. First reading.
Trustee Marty moved, seconded by Trustee Seidman, that the Consent
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Agenda be approved and the Ordinances adopted. Motion carried by the
following vote:
AYES: Marty, Rosenthal, Seidman, Swanson, York (5)
NAYS: None (0)
TEXT AMENDMENT - HOTEL John Burlingame of the Hyatt Development
LOUNGE DANCING Corporation requested tabling the second
reading of the two ordinances re hotel lounge
SPECIAL USE - HYATT dancing until such time as all Board members
HOTEL LOUNGE DANCING are present. Trustee Marty moved,, seconded by
Trustee Swanson, that the Ordinance re Text
Amendment reqarding hotel lounge dancing and Ordinance authorizing a
Special Use -Hyatt Hotel lounge dancing be tabled to a meeting when all
members of the Board are in attendance. Motion carried by the following
vote:
AYES: Marty, Rosenthal, Swanson, York (4).
NAYS: Seidman (1)
EMBASSY SUITES /ARBORLAKE Richard A. Wendy, attorney representing Embassy
OBELISK SIGN Suites, requested extension of the authorized
time period for temporary banners currently
affixed to the existing ArborLake Center obelisk sign. Pending approval
of the NutraSweet logo on the obelisk, Embassy Suites is seeli:ing an
additional extension of six months for its temporary banner.
Trustee Marty moved, seconded by Trustee York, that embassy Suites be
given a six month extension for their temporary banner on the ArborLake
obelisk sign. 'Motion carried unanimously.
PETERSEN LANE COMMUTER Ordinance re request for rezoning and Special
PARKING FACILITY Use - Petersen Lane commuter parking facilit\,.
First reading.
BRICKYARD PARK GRADING The Village received an unsolicited offer from
PROPOSAL Doetsch Bros. Co. for grading at the Brickyard
Park. The contractor will provide fill at no
cost to the Village. The work would be done at a cost of $14,100.
Trustee Seidman moved, seconded by Trustee Swanson, that the Village
accept a proposal from Doetsch Bros. Co..for grading at the Brickyard
Park in at amount not to exceed $14,100.00. Motion carried by the
following vote:
AYES: Marty, Rosenthal, Seidman, Swanson, York (5)
NAYS: None (0)
DISCUSSION: The Board discusses signage and .temporary leas-
ing signs. - ' It was agreed that the Plan
Commission should hold a public hearing on I -2 district signage and
include consideration of amending the measurement provision.-
A number of complaints have been received regarding motorists not
obeying the signs at Deerfield and Castlewood. The ,card directed
that more police enforcement be given this intersec-lon.
Gerry Madden, a Deerfield resident, discussed a letter recekived from
Post Newsweek Cable about changes in the Village cable service which
will increase his cable costs by 40 %. Be was advised that a Cable
Advisory Board meeting was scheduled for the following week and this
topic would be discussed.
There being no further business, upon motion of Trustee Seidman,
seconded by Trustee Marty, the meeting adjourned at 10:55 P.M.
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