09/03/1991September 3, 1991
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 Tuesday, September 3, 1991 at 8:00 P.M.
The Clerk called the roll and announced that the following were
Present: Bernard Forrest, Mayor
James L. Marovitz
Harriet E. Rosenthal
Edwin B. Seidman
Vernon E. Swanson
Michael Swartz
and that a quorum was present and in attendance. Also present was
Village Manager Robert Franz and Attorney James Stucko.
Trustee Seidman moved, seconded by Trustee Rosenthal, that the
minutes of the previous meeting be approved. Motion carried
unanimously.
DEPARTMENTAL REPORT - Barbara Houpt, Director of Community
COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT Development, reviewed the various
activities covered in her written report.
A new edition of the Zoning Ordinance has been completed and a
copy has been supplied to the Deerfield Library. Copies of the
new temporary and general signage restrictions in the C -1 Village
Center'District have been mailed to all businesses and property
owners in the District. The Comprehensive Plan will be reviewed
this Fall by the Plan Commission and a manual with educational
material has been prepared for their use.
(as amended 9/16/91)
Trustee Rosenthal suggested that staff review the signage
provisions for outlying commercial districts.
SARA LEE PROPERTY The Plan Commission had developed goals
and objectives for the Sara Lee property
and recommends adoption of this parcel as a Possible Development
Area for inclusion in the Comprehensive Plan. The Plan Commission
recommended residential use of the property.
David Marks, Chairman of the Plan Commission, was present to
answer questions regarding the report. Discussion by the Board
focused on whether the property should be rezoned to residential.
There was further discussion on amending the Zoning Ordinance with
respect to uses in the I -2 District.
(as amended 9/16/91)
Trustee Swanson moved, seconded by Trustee Swartz, that the report
and recommendation of the Plan Commission be accepted and that
the Plan Commission be directed to prepare an amendment to the
Comprehensive Plan to include the Sara Lee Property as a Possible
Development Area. Motion carried unanimously.
Mayor Forrest requested the staff to review the I -2 District
provisions-and provide the Board with recommendations for amendment.
0 -91 -42 ORDINANCE
VACATING PROPERTY
1 1 6 3 HOLLY L.�1NE
Trustee Seidman moved, seconded.by Trustee
Marovitz, that the rules be waived to
Hermit passage of the C = dina.nce 1 first
reading. Motion carried unanimously.
Trustee Seidman moved, seconded by Trustee Marovitz, that the
Ordinance vacating portions of property (Potomac Avenue at Holly
Lane') be adopted. Motion carried by the folloc•,,ing vote:
AYES: Marovitz, Rosenthal, Seidman, Swanson, Swartz (5)
NAYS: None (0)
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DEERFIELD ROAD BRIDGE Two bids were received for the Deerfield
REHABILITATION Road Bridge rehabilitation. The
consulting engineers and the Assistant
Village Engineer recommended rejection of the bids at this time
and re- bidding the project for early spring.
Trustee Rosenthal moved, seconded by Trustee Swartz, that the bids
for the Deerfield Road Bridge Rehabilitation be rejected. Motion
carried by the following vote:
AYES: Marovitz, Rosenthal, Seidman, Swanson, Swartz (5)
NAYS: None (0)
Trustee Rosenthal moved, seconded by Trustee Swartz, that the
Board go into an executive session to discuss property,
acquisition. Motion carried unanimously.
There being no further business,.upon motion of Trustee Seidman,
seconded by Trustee Marovitz, the meeting adjourned at 8:45 P.M..
ATTEST:
Village Clerk
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