03/15/1993March 15, 1993
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, March 15, 1993 at 8:00 P.M. The
Clerk called the roll and announced that the following were:
Present: Marvin Ehlers
James I. Marovitz
Harriet E. Rosenthal
Edwin B. Seidman
Vernon E. Swanson
Absent: Bernard Forrest, Mayor
Michael Swartz
and that a quorum was present and in attendance. Also present were
Village Manager Robert Franz and Attorney James Stucko.
Trustee Marovitz moved, seconded by Trustee Ehlers, that Trustee
Seidman be named Mayor Pro Tem. Motion carried unanimously.
Trustee Rosenthal requested that the minutes of the previous
meeting be amended as follows: replace the word "Clerk" in the
second line of the first paragraph with the word "Mayor "; replace
the word "any" in the fifth line of the discussion regarding the
California Pizza Restaurant with the word "approved "; replace the
word "Feedback" in the discussion regarding the Metra Commuter
Station with the word "Information "; and, correct the name to "Al"
Solomon in the discussion of Text Amendments re: Political Signage.
Trustee Marovitz requested that the minutes of the previous meeting
be amended by replacing the name Trustee "Marovitz" with "Swartz"
in the discussion pertaining to the Kogen Group for sale sign
facing Waukegan Road.
Trustee Rosenthal moved, seconded by Trustee Marovitz, that the
minutes of the previous meeting, as amended, be approved. Motion
carried unanimously.
BILLS AND PAYROLL Trustee Rosenthal moved, seconded by
Trustee Ehlers, that the Bills and Payroll
be approved. Motion carried by the following vote:
AYES: Ehlers, Marovitz, Rosenthal, Seidman, Swanson, (5)
NAYS: None (0)
TREASURER'S REPORT Finance Director George Valentine
summarized the February Treasurer's
report. Sales tax receipts for the last twelve months.increased 3%
over the previous year, refuse receipts are lower than projection
due to a moderate switch from twice to once -a -week service, and the
state income tax was not received for the month. The general
expenditure pattern is within budget and 101.4% cash was invested
at an average interest rate of 5.92 %.
ATM SPECIAL USE
540 LAKE COOK ROAD
inside the building
representing Matas
identifying the ATM
permission to begin
holding the Village
approved.
The Plan Commission recommended approval
of petitioner's request for a Special Use
for an Automated Teller Machine (ATM)
at 540 Lake Cook Road. Charles Mack,
.orporation, confirmed that no exterior signage
location will be posted. He also requested
construction upon submission of a letter
harmless should the Special Use not be
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Trustee Ehlers moved, seconded by Trustee Marovitz, that the
recommendation of the Plan Commission to permit the Special Use be
accepted and the Village Attorney be directed to prepare the
necessary ordinance, with permission granted the petitioner to
begin construction once a letter holding the Village harmless is
submitted and the building plans are approved. Motion passed
unanimously.
VACATE BUILDING LINE The Plan Commission recommended approval
1119 GREENTREE /BURGER of petitioner's request to vacate a
recorded building line and amend the Plat
of Subdivision - 1119 Greentree Avenue /Burger. The petitioner has
secured approval from all of the property owners in the subdivision
to waive the 30 foot setback for the eastern portion of the subject
lot. The requested five foot variance will comply with the
underlying zoning requirement for a 25 foot setback.
Trustee Marovitz moved, seconded by Trustee Ehlers, that the
recommendation of the Plan Commission to vacate a recorded building
line and amend the Plat of Subdivision - 1119 Greentree Avenue be
accepted and the Village Attorney be directed to prepare the
necessary ordinance. Motion passed unanimously.
AMEND P.U.D. - FRANK'S The Plan Commission recommended approval
NURSERY & CRAFTS of the petitioper's request to amend the
Planned Unit Development for Lake Cook
Plaza to permit the enclosure of an overhang area at Frank's
Nursery and Crafts. No additional parking is required since the
4,040 sq. ft. area was included in the previous parking space
calculation.
Trustee Ehlers moved, seconded by Trustee Swanson, that the
recommendation of the Plan Commission to amend the Planned Unit
Development for Lake Cook Plaza to permit enclosure of an overhang
area at Frank's Nursery and Crafts be accepted and the Village
Attorney be directed to prepare the necessary ordinance. Motion
passed unanimously.
REQUEST FOR SUBSTANTIAL The Plan Commission recommended approval
CONFORMANCE, 1405 LAKE- of petitioner's request for Finding of
COOK ROAD, TERADYNE Substantial Conformance to permit the
installation of an outside storage tank
for liquid nitrogen. Mr. Vincent Ristucci, representing Teradyne,
summarized the manufacturing process that requires liquid nitrogen.
Trustee Rosenthal moved, seconded by Trustee Ehlers, that the
recommendation of the Plan Commission for a Finding of Substantial
Conformance to permit the installation of an outside storage tank
for liquid nitrogen at 1405 Lake Cook Road be accepted. Motion
passed unanimously.
VCDC RECOMMENDATION Village Center Development Commission
RE: ECONOMIC DEVEL- Chairman, Ron May, outlined the VCDC's
OPMENT STAFF MEMBER belief that the Village needs to become
more proactive in attracting businesses to
the Village Center. VCDC member, John Schneider, summarized
possible activities and offered to assist in training staff.
Working more closely with the Chamber of Commerce, the development
of an economic development plan and the coordination of information
regarding Village Center uses, vacancies and rental rates were
among the ideas discussed..
Trustee Ehlers moved, seconded by Trustee Rosenthal, that the VCDC
report regarding an economic development staff member be accepted
and considered by the Finance Committee during preparation of the
1993 -94 budget. Motion passed unanimously.
STREETSCAPE PROJECT The Streetscape Design Task Force rec-
PHASE III ommended approval of the plans for Phase
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III of the Streetscape Improvement Program along Waukegan Road, as
designed by RJN Environmental Associates. The plans were found to
be in keeping with the established design concept and approval was
recommended to allow project bidding and construction this year.
Trustee Marovitz moved, seconded by Trustee Ehlers, that the
Streetscape Design Task Force recommendation for approval of the
plans for Phase III of the Streetscape Improvement Program along
Waukegan Road be approved and bids be sought for construction of
the project during 1993. Motion passed unanimously.
VILLAGE PLAZA USE The Streetscape Design Task Force rec-
ommended an expanded number of programs
take place at the Village Center Plaza. The VCDC has also had
discussions about the need to increase the activity at the Plaza.
VCDC member, Joan Reed, has offered to assist in the recruitment of
groups and other talent for Thursday evening musical presentations
and Saturday morning entertainment /food services. It is
recommended that programs start Memorial Day and extend through
Labor Day.
Trustee Swanson moved, seconded by Trustee Marovitz, that the
report of the Streetscape Design Task Force be accepted and
considered by the Finance Committee during preparation of the
1993 -94 budget. Motion passed unanimously.
Consent Agenda
0 -93 -8 ORDINANCE Ordinance approving signage plan for
APPROVING SIGNAGE PLAN- Deerbrook Shopping Center, Applebee's
DEERBROOK /APPLEBEE'S restaurant.
ORDINANCE GRANTING
SIDEYARD VARIATION,
1265 WOODLAND
ORDINANCE APPROVING
SPECIAL USE -
OLD COUNTRY BUFFET
Ordinance granting a sideyard variation
for 1265 Woodland Drive, Norris. First
Reading.
Ordinance approving a special use for
restaurant - Old Country Buffet, Deerbrook
Mall. First Reading.
Trustee Ehlers moved, seconded by Trustee Marovitz, that the
Ordinance be adopted. Motion carried by the following vote:
AYES: Ehlers, Marovitz, Rosenthal, Seidman, Swanson (5)
NAYS: None (0)
0 -93 -9
ORDINANCE
Ordinance providing for
the
filing of the
FILING
TENTATIVE
1993 -94 Tentative Annual
Budget.
Trustee
ANNUAL
BUDGET
Swanson moved, seconded
by
Trustee
Marovitz, that the rules
be
waived to
permit
passage of Ordinance 0 -93 -9 on first reading.
Motion
carried
unanimously.
Trustee Marovitz moved, seconded by Trustee Swanson, that the
Ordinance be adopted. Motion carried by the following vote:
AYES: Ehlers, Marovitz, Rosenthal, Seidman, Swanson, (5)
NAYS: None (0)
CALIFORNIA PIZZA- Ordinance amending the Zoning Map and
AMEND ZONING MAP AND Authorizing Special Use re: California
AUTHORIZE SPECIAL USE Pizza Restaurant, Flodstrom. First
Reading.
0 -93 -10 ORDINANCE RE: Ordinance re: text amendments to the
POLITICAL SIGNAGE IN Zoning Ordinance pertaining to Political
THE PUBLIC RIGHT OF WAY Signage in the public right of way.
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The Village Attorney summarized his opinion that the current Zoning
Ordinance prohibits quasi - public signs from the public right of
way.
Trustee Ehlers moved, seconded by Trustee Marovitz, that the
Ordinance be adopted. Motion carried by the following vote:
AYES: Ehlers, M
NAYS: None (0)
ORDINANCE RE: METRA
COMMUTER STATION AT
LAKE COOK ROAD
arovitz, Rosenthal, Seidman, Swanson, (5)
Ordinance amending the Zoning Map and
Authorizing a Special Use /Unique Use -
METRA Commuter Railroad Station at Lake
Cook Road. First Reading.
PARKWAY NORTH PHASE 4- Mary Ann Cronin, representing La Salle
PERMIT EXTENSION Partners, stated their request for a
twelve month extension of the building
permit for Phase 4 of Parkway North. Leasing for the property is
being actively sought by La Salle Partners.
Trustee Marovitz moved, seconded by Trustee Ehlers, that the
building permit for Phase four of the Parkway North Center be
extended for a period of twelve months. Motion passed unanimously.
APPOINTMENT OF BOND Director of Finance, George Valentine,
COUNSEL AND FINANCIAL recommended the Village retain R.V. Norene
CONSULTANT and Associates as Financial Advisor and
Lewis Greenbaum of Katten, Muchin and
Zavis as Bond Counsel for advance refunding of portions of the
Village's 1986 and 1988 bond issues. Due to favorable interest
rates, the Village's cost for these issues will decrease
significantly. Mayor Forrest strongly recommends approval of the
appointments and refinancing.
Trustee Ehlers moved, seconded by Trustee Marovitz, that R. V.
Norene and Associates be appointed as Financial Advisor and Lewis
Greenbaum of Katten, Muchin and Zavis be appointed as Bond Counsel
for advance refunding of portions of the Village's 1986 and 1988
bond issues. Motion carried by the following vote:
AYES: Ehlers, Marovitz, Rosenthal, Seidman, Swanson, (5)
NAYS: None (0)
DISCUSSION The Village Manager reported that the
Board's next regularly scheduled meeting
date, April 5th, falls during Passover. Trustee Ehlers moved,
seconded by Trustee Rosenthal that the next regular meeting of the
Village Board take place April 12, 1993. Motion carried
unanimously.
Trustee Ehlers moved, seconded by Trustee Rosenthal, that the
Village Board go to executive session to discuss a land acquisition
matter. Motion carried by the following vote:
AYES: Ehlers, Marovitz, Rosenthal, Seidman, Swanson, (5)
NAYS: None (0)
ADJOURNMENT There being no further business, upon a
motion of Trustee Marovitz, seconded by
Trustee Ehlers, the meeting adjourned at 8:57 P.M.
APPROVE
Mayor
ATTEST:
Village Clerk