10/19/1992October 19, 1992
The regular meeting of the Board of Trustees of the Village of
Deerfield was called to order by the Clerk in the Council Chamber
of the Village Hall on Monday, October 19, 1992 at 8:00 P.M. The
Clerk called the roll and announced that the following were
Present: James Marovitz
Harriet Rosenthal
Edwin Seidman
Vernon Swanson
Michael Swartz
Absent: Bernard Forrest, Mayor
Marvin Ehlers
and that a quorum was present and in attendance. Also present was
Village Manager Robert Franz and Village Attorney Sheila Beary.
Trustee Marovitz moved, seconded by Trustee Swartz, that Trustee
Rosenthal, be named Mayor Pro Tem. Motion carried unanimously.
Trustee Seidman moved, seconded by Trustee Swartz, that the
minutes of the previous meeting be approved. Motion carried
unanimously.
BILLS AND PAYROLL Trustee Seidman moved, seconded by Trustee
Swartz, that the Bills and Payroll be
approved. Motion carried by the following vote:
AYES: Marovitz, Rosenthal, Seidman, Swanson, Swartz (5)
NAYS: None (0)
TREASURER'S REPORT Finance Director George Valentine reported
sales tax receipts for June received in
September were 2% above the prior year. The current 12 -month
average is 4% over the previous twelve month period. State income
tax receipts are above projection. 104% of cash was invested at
an average interest rate of 6.37 %.
STOP SIGNS AT WALDEN -
WARWICK
would create a four way
not recommend the Villa
overall facts failed to
at this intersection.
The Safety Council recommended that east
and west bound traffic on Warwick at
Walden be regulated by stop signs. This
stop intersection. The Safety Council did
;e employ a crossing guard since the
warrant the placement of a crossing guard
Sheila Stanger, representing the Safety Council, suggested the two
way stop sign at Warwick and Warrington be removed and a four way
stop sign be installed at Walden and Warwick.
Residents of the Walden School area supported the four way stop
sign. Robert Klein, who initiated the current request for the
stop sign at Walden and Warwick, discussed the events that led to
the request. Louis Stevens, Alice Hallstrom, Jeffrey Beenfield,
all spoke in favor of the stop sign. Heather Ruffolo favored a
crossing guard and a stop sign.
Trustee Seidman was in favor of a four -way stop sign and a
crossing guard. Village Manager Franz noted it was difficult to
find a dependable crossing guard.
Trustee Swartz suggested the possibility of reducing the number of
cars going eastbound past Walden School.
The Board recommended the Police Department closely monitor the
area for the next two weeks and report the results of their study
at the next meeting. Trustee Marovitz asked that Police Chief Brandt
be present to discuss the 4 -way stop issue. (as amended 11/2/92)
Trustee Marovitz moved, seconded by Trustee Swartz, to table the
Safety Council recommendation for a four -way stop sign at Walden
and Warwick to the next Board meeting. Motion carried. Trustee
Seidman cast a negative vote. ,.
SUBSTANTIAL CONFORMANCE Trustee Marovitz moved, seconded by
DEERFIELD TECH CENTER Trustee Swartz, to remove from table
the finding of substantial conformance to
amend previously approved signage.at Deerfield Tech Center.
Motion carried unanimously.
Scott Greenberg, petitioner, was present and advised that the
color of the proposed signage would be black with a cream
background.
Trustee Marovitz moved, seconded by Trustee Swanson to accept the
recommendation of the Plan Commission finding substantial
conformance to amend the previously approved signage at Deerfield
Tech Center,.111 Deer Lake Road. Motion carried unanimously.
REZONING PROPERTY FROM Plan Commission recommended approval of
R -2 TO C -2 - SE CORNER petitioner's request for a map amendment
WAUKEGAN & LAKE COOK for a rezoning from R -2 Single Family
Residential to C -2 Outlying Commercial
District.
Robert Gettelman, attorney representing petitioner, Stephen
Giddan, exhibited the site plan for a proposed commercial
development that met the criteria for C -2 zoning. Tom Dyke, urban
planner and land architect, reviewed the proposed landscape plan.
He was followed by Neil J. King, real estate appraiser, Robert
Hamilton, a civil engineer, and Larry Myrvold, representing
Melville Realty Co., who would be opening Linens 'N Things on
the site.
Residents directly east of the property, Robert Miller, John
Madrano, Gary Grant and Dolores Milner spoke at the meeting. They
voiced their opposition to commercial rezoning and requested
sufficient screening and landscaping if rezoning is approved.
Trustee Swanson moved, seconded by Trustee Marovitz, that the
recommendation of the Plan Commission to approve the petitioner's
request for a map amendment for rezoning from R -2 Single Family
Residential to C -2 Outlying Commercial District be accepted and
the Attorney directed to prepare the necessary ordinance.
Trustee Seidman moved, seconded by Trustee Swartz, that the above
motion be amended to include a screening fence along the eastern
border of the site in addtion to the *proposed landscaping. Motion
carried unanimously. (as amended 11/2/92)
SPECIAL USE AMENDMENT Plan Commission recommended approval of
DEERFIELD•DAY CARE petitioner's request for an amendment to
CENTER /SCHOOL DIST. 109 a previously granted Special Use to allow
a second Special Use for the Illinois
State Teacher Education Center.
Trustee Seidman moved, seconded by Trustee Swartz, that the
recommendation of the Plan Commission to allow a second Special
Use for the Illinois State Teacher Education Center at the Cadwell
School be accepted and the Attorney directed to prepare the
necessary Ordinance. Motion carried unanimously.
SUBSTANTIAL CONFORMANCE Jewel Foods requested a Finding of
JEWEL FOOD STORE - Substantial Conformance for installation
COMMONS SHOPPING CENTER of a satellite dish on the roof of their
store in the Commons Shopping Center. The
Plan Commission found the proposed plan to be in substantial
conformance to the originally approved plan.
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John Mategrano, representing Jewel Foods, was in attendance and
answered inquiries from the Board.
Trustee Seidman moved, seconded by Trustee Marovitz, that the
recommendation of the Plan Commission finding the proposed plan of
Jewel Foods to build a satellite dish on the roof of their store
in the Commons Shopping Center to be in substantial conformance to
the originally approved plan be accepted. Motion carried
unanimously.
Trustee Swartz moved, seconded by Trustee Seidman, that the Plan
Commission, in concert with the Cable Advisory Commission, review
screening regulations for satellite dishes. Motion carried.
Trustee Swanson cast a negative vote.
MANPOWER COMMISSION The Manpower Commission recommended
appointment of John Schneider to the
Village Center Development Commission. Trustee Marovitz moved,
seconded by Trustee Swartz, that John Schneider be appointed to
the Village Center Development Commission. Motion carried
unanimously.
SPECIAL USE - DAWN Ordinance approving expansion of existing
MICHELE'S FAMILY HAIR Class A Special Use - Dawn Michele's
SHOP Family Hair Shop - Deerfield Commons.
First reading.
SARA LEE PROPERTY - The first reading of the Ordinance
VILLAGE TIF DISTRICT amending the Village TIF District to
include the Sara Lee property will be held
at the November 16 Village Board meeting.
EXPANSION OF DOUGLAS The second reading of an Ordinance approv-
TV BUILDING ing amendment to permit expansion of
building - Douglas TV, 350 lake Cook Road,
has been dropped.
JONQUIL TERRACE A portion of the old Jonquil Terrace
SANITARY SEWER Sanitary Sewer south of Brookside Lane has
caused sanitary services to back up. The
problem can be solved by installing 220 feet of new pipe on a new
alignment. The Assistant Village Engineer recommended J. R. Myers
Co., the lowest bidder, to perform this work.
Trustee Seidman moved, seconded by Trustee Swartz, that J. R.
Myers Co. be awarded a contract to install 220 feet of new pipe on
a new alignment at a cost not to exceed $17,500.00. Motion
carried by the following vote:
AYES: Marovitz, Rosenthal, Seidman, Swanson, Swartz (5)
Nays: None (0)
DISCUSSION Trustee Marovitz commented on the
proliferation of election signs posted on
the right -of -way. He suggested this matter be submitted to Public
Hearing by the Plan Commission to determine if the Zoning
Ordinance should be amended.
Trustee Marovitz moved, seconded by Trustee Seidman, that the Plan
Commission consider amending the Zoning Ordinance to prohibit
posters and signage on a right -of -way. Motion carried
unanimously.
A copy of a letter requesting a Recapture Agreement on the David
Dwelling Subdivision was discussed by the Board. The Board agreed
not to make any commitment at this time.
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Trustee Seidman commented on the removal of trees in the Summit
Avenue Resubdivision. Barbara Houpt advised that the area had
been videotaped in anticipation of a problem over removal of some
trees.
Trustee Swanson moved, seconded by Trustee Seidman, that following
adjournment, the Board go into executive session to discuss a
personnel matter. Motion carried unanimously.
ADJOURNMENT There being no further business, upon
motion of Trustee Swanson, seconded by
Trustee Seidman, the meeting adjourned at 10:40 P.M.
ATTEST:
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APPROVED:
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