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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 r 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 r 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 -2- 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. A TEST: village e ,NPfROVED: Mayor -3-