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November 20, 1989
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, November 20, 1989 at 8:00 P.M. The
Clerk called the roll and announced that the following were
Present: Bernard Forrest, Mayor
James L. Marovitz
Cynthia J. Marty
Harriet B. Rosenthal
Edwin B. Seidman
Vernon E. Swanson
J. Robert York
and that a quorum was present and in attendance. Also present was
Village Manager Robert Franz and Attorney James Stucko.
Trustee Rosenthal requested the minutes of the previous meeting be
amended in the paragraph on the 1989 Tax Levy by noting that
Trustee Marovitz seconded the motion to adjourn the Public
Hearing, not Mayor Pro Tem Marty.
Trustee Seidman moved, seconded by Trustee Marty, that the minutes
of the previous meeting as amended be approved. Motion carried
unanimously.
STUDENT DAY GOVERNMENT Mayor Forrest introduced the Student Day
OFFICIALS Government officials. They were congratu-
lated and presented with a tile of the
Village.
Mayor Forrest discussed his trip to Ludinghausen, Germany, the
sister city of Deerfield, where he was received by the Mayor and
presented with various gifts for the Deerfield Village Hall.
Mayor Forrest suggested a future soccer match between Deerfield
and Ludinghausen be considered by the Sister City Committee.
BILLS AND PAYROLL Trustee Seidman moved, seconded by Trustee
Marty, that the Bills and Payroll be
approved. Motion carried by the following vote:
AYES: Marovitz, Marty, Rosenthal, Seidman, Swanson, York (6)
NAYS: None (0)
TREASURER'S REPORT Finance Director George Valentine reported
that sales tax receipts received in October
were only 2% over the previous October, but up 8% for the year.
Water purchases are approximately 4% over projections. 101.2% of
cash was invested at an average interest rate of 8.84 %.
BANBURY DEVELOPMENT The Plan Commission recommended denial of
SOUTHEAST CORNER OF petitioner's request citing inadequate
DEERFIELD & WAUKEGAN parking provisions, insufficient setbacks
for the proposed
and landscaping, lack of information
development.
Allan Brody, a partner in Banbury Development, addressed the
Board. He reviewed the background of the project and petitioner's
attempts to address the concerns raised by the Board and the Plan
Commission since the inception of the project 18 months ago.
John Leahy of Solomon Cordwell Buenz & Associates exhibited a
rendering of the latest proposal by Banbury Development. Mark
Medema of Barton Aschman discussed the traffic study conducted for
the project. In response to an inquiry whether TIF funds would be
requested to accomplish this project, Mr. Brody replied it would
be in the range of $900,000 to $1 million.
Trustee York expressed his concern that the developer would have
difficulty finding enough tenants to occupy the building due to
a high amount of vacancies in nearby shopping centers.
Trustee Seidman moved, seconded by Trustee Marty, that the
recommendation of the Plan Commission to deny the request of
Banbury Development, Inc. for the development of the southeast
corner of Deerfield and Waukegan Roads be accepted. Motion
carried unanimously.
AMENDMENT - MATAS
CORPORATE 500
SIGNAGE PLAN
of the building site
signs.
Trustee Marty moved,
Attorney be directed
one wall sign at eac
total of four signs.
Michael Levin, representing petitioner,
.discussed the proposed amendments to the
previously approved Final. Development Plan/
Signage Plan. He displayed a scale model
and pointed out the location of the requested
seconded by Trustee Seidman, that the
to amend the Special Use Ordinance to include
h "A" location of the twin buildings for a
Motion carried unanimously.
Trustee Marty moved, seconded by Trustee Swanson, that the
Attorney be directed to amend the Special Use Ordinance to include
an entrance sign on Kates Road shown'in blueprint exhibit 1 as
4' x 5'.292 or 21.2 square feet. Motion carried unanimously.
Trustee Marty moved, seconded by Trustee Seidman, that the
Attorney be directed to amend the Special Use Ordinance to approve
the.Lake Cook Road entrance sign which has a total of 76 square
feet per face and a maximum height of 15'. Motion carried with
Trustee Rosenthal casting a negative vote. (As amended 12/4/89)
The temporary leasing sign was not acted upon since it will
conform to the ordinance. Mr. Levin was advised that
petitioner's present temporary leasing sign must be removed by the
time the signage plan amendments are passed at the second Board
meeting in December.
Meeting recessed at 10 P.M and resumed 5 minutes later.
SIDE YARD VARIATION Petitioner is seeking a variation which
932 HEMLOCK (RIEMER) would permit a garage addition to within 4
feet of the south property line.
Trustee Seidman moved, seconded by Trustee Marovitz, that the
recommendation of the Board of Zoning Ap eals re side yard
variation - 932 Hemlock (Mr. Jeff Riemer� be approved and the
Attorney directed to prepare the necessary Ordinance. Motion
carried unanimously.
SIDE YARD VARIATION Petitioner is seeking a variation which
1130 GORDON (BRAUDE) would permit a garage addition to within 8
feet of the east property line.
Trustee Marovitz moved, seconded by Trustee Marty, that the recom-
mendation of the Board of Zoning Appeals re side yard variation -
1130 Gordon (Mr. Keith Braude) be approved and the Attorney
directed to prepare the necessary Ordinance. Motion carried
unanimously.
TEXT AMENDMENTS - I -2 Trustee Seidman moved, seconded by Trustee
DISTRICT SIGNAGE AND Marovitz to table the recommendation of
OTHER SIGNAGE the Plan Commission re I -2 District and
other related signage. Motion failed.
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Trustee Marty moved, seconded by Trustee Marovitz, that the Plan
Commission recommendation re I- 2.District and other related
signage be accepted and the Attorney directed to prepare the
necessary Ordinance. Motion carried unanimously.
SIGNAGE PLAN - DEERBROOK Ordinance amending Signage Plan, Deerbrook
SHOPPING CENTER Shopping Center. First reading.
MUNICIPAL CODE RE Ordinance amending the Municipal Code re
ANIMAL CONTROL Animal Control. First reading.
INCREASE CLASS E Ordinance increasing number of Class E
LIQUOR LICENSES Liquor Licenses. First reading.
1939 TAX LEVY Ordinance re 1989 Tax Levy. First reading.
CONSULTANT SERVICES The Village's consultant has requested an
PHASE II- ROBERT YORK amendment to their contract to provide for
AVENUE IMPROVEMENT increases in the subconsultant's fees and
efforts for the remainder of the right -of-
way acquisition process. The Board decided the amount requested
was excessive and should be negotiated to reduce the cost.
Trustee Marty moved, seconded by Trustee York, that the authoriza-
tion for the Mayor to sign an amendment to Agreement for
Consultant Services (Right -of -Way Acquisition) - Phase II, Robert
York Avenue Improvement be tabled. Motion carried unanimously.
CONSULTANT SERVICES Trustee Seidman moved, seconded by Trustee
CONSTRUCTION DRAWINGS Marty, that authorization for the Mayor to
PHASE II- ROBERT YORK sign an Agreement for Consultant Services
AVENUE IMPROVEMENT (Construction Drawings) - Phase II Robert
York Avenue Improvement be tabled. Motion
carried unanimously.
AWARD OF BID - Trustee Marovitz moved, seconded by Trustee
SALT SPREADER Marty, that a contract be awarded to
Illinois FWD Truck & Equipment Company for
a 1990 Fiberglass V -Box Salt Spreader at a cost not to exceed
$9,447.50. Motion carried by the following vote:
AYES: Marovitz, Marty, Rosenthal, Seidman, Swanson, York (6)
NAYS: None (0)
AMENDMENTS RE TAXI Proposed amendments will simplify the
CAB ORDINANCE procedure for issuing taxi cab driver's
licenses and clarify standards for deter-
mining. if the taxi cabs are in suitable,condition for public use.
Trustee Seidman moved, seconded by Trustee Rosenthal, that the
proposed amendments to the Municipal Code re Taxi Cab Ordinance be
approved and the Attorney directed to prepare the necessary
Ordinance. Motion carried unanimously.
STOP SIGNS- JEWETT.PARK Trustee Marty moved, seconded by Trustee
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install a stop signs that result in a 4 -way
stop at Jewett Park Drive and the Presbyterian Church parking lot
and the_Attorney directed to prepare the necessary Ordinance.
Motion carried unanimously. (as amended 12/4/89)
Mayor Forrest suggested the Safety Council review no right turn on
red at the new Deerfield Road right turn lane. Trustee Marovitz
suggested that this restriction be considered for all four corners
of the Deerfield - Waukegan Road intersection.
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REQUEST FOR WIDENING
DEERFIELD ROAD
presented to a meeting
November 21, 1989. Th
regarding this matter.
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Mayor Forrest discussed Buffalo Grove's
request for widening Deerfield Road. His
statement opposing this proposal will be
of the TMA of Lake Cook Corridor on
a Board approved the Mayor's statement
DISCUSSION: Trustee York commented.on the poor
visibility at night on the curve of
Waukegan Road north of Orchard. He suggested reflectors be
installed in the pavement to mark the lanes. James Soyka,
Director of Public Works and Engineering, agreed to contact IDOT
regarding the possibility of installing the reflectors and sharing
the cost if that is necessary.
Barbara Houpt, Director of Community Development, sought
direction from the Board to hold a public hearing on temporary
signs in the downtown district and declare a moratorium on
temporary signs.
Trustee Rosenthal moved, seconded by Trustee Marty, that a public
hearing be held on temporary signs and a moratorium on temporary
signs for 90 days be declared. Motion carried unanimously.
There being no further business, upon motion of Trustee Seidman,
seconded by Trustee Marty, the meeting adjourned at 10:55 P.M.
AP VED:
Mayor
ATTEST:
A( dle Village erk
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