11/06/2006November 6, 2006
The regular meeting of the board of trustees of the Village of Deerfield was called to
order by Mayor Harris in the council chamber of the village hall on Monday, November 6, 2006
at 7:30 P.M. The Clerk called the roll and announced that the following were:
Present: Steve Harris, Mayor
Robert Benton
Michelle Feldman
Harriet Rosenthal
William Seiden
Barbara Struthers .
Matthew Wylie
and that a quorum was present and in attendance. Also present were Village Attorney Peter
Coblentz and Village Manager Bob Franz.
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE Sergeant Major Jeff Zinc and Tom Mann from the
Marine Corps led those in attendance in reciting the
Pledge of Allegiance.
PROCLAMATION Mayor Harris proclaimed November 5 — 11, 2006
as Marine Week in Deerfield. He commended
Sergeant Major Zinc on contributions the Marines have made worldwide.
Trustee Rosenthal made a motion to accept the
proclamation. Trustee Seiden seconded the motion. The motion passed unanimously.
AWARD PRESENTATION John Lenz from the Illinois Department of Natural
Resources presented the village with the .
Community Rating System Award. Mr. Lenz explained that Deerfield is one of only 207
communities in the United States that has achieved a rating of 7 in flood plain management. He
explained that the Public Works Department's hard work will result in residents saving on their
flood insurance. Mayor Harris accepted the award.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES Trustee Seiden made a motion to approve the
minutes from the October 16, 2006 Board of
Trustees meeting. Trustee Benton seconded the motion. The motion passed by the following
vote:
AYES: Benton, Feldman, Rosenthal, Seiden, Struthers, Wylie (6)
NAYS: None (0)
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BILLS AND PAYROLL Trustee Wylie made a motion to approve the Bills
and Payroll dated November 6, 2006. Trustee
Struthers seconded the motion. The motion passed by the following vote:
AYES: Benton, Feldman, Rosenthal, Seiden, Struthers, Wylie (6)
NAYS: None (0)
COMMISSION APPOINTMENTS Mayor Harris recommended the following
commission appointments: Paul Blakley — Police
Commission, Elaine Jacoby — Plan Commission.
Trustee Struthers made a motion to approve the
commission. appointments. Trustee Seiden seconded the motion. The motion passed by the
.following vote:
AYES: Benton, Feldman, Rosenthal, Seiden, Struthers, Wylie (6)
NAYS: None (0)
PUBLIC COMMENT Ron Schwartz, 1260 Greenwood, expressed concern
over the proposed window signage ordinance. He is
unsure why neon window signs would be regulated and hopes signage is not over - regulated to
the detriment of business.
Eric Hoffberg, 1428 Crowe, explained that the
caucus nominating commission is in the process of scheduling and performing candidate
assessment reviews. He noted that there is a lot that needs to be done before the spring elections.
Mr. Hoffberg explained that the commission is a non - partisan, non - governmental volunteer
group interested in assessing the candidates. He encouraged anyone interested in becoming a
trustee to contact the caucus committee.
REPORT AND RECOMMENDATION
OF BOARD OF ZONING APPEALS RE
REQUEST FOR RELIEF FROM
ARTICLE 2.02 -D, PARAGRAPH 1, OF
THE ZONING ORDINANCE TO
PERMIT THE FINALIZATION OF A
NEW HOME WITH A 25 FOOT SET
REPORTS
The Board of Zoning Appeals held public
hearings on September 19 and October 4, 2006
to discuss a request for setback relief for the
property at 1114 Davis Avenue. Clint Case
explained the situation, noting the Board of Zoning
Appeals felt that the homeowner was not at fault.
BACK IN LIEU OF A 30 FOOT FRONT Trustees questioned how the original survey showed
YARD REQUIRED BY THE ZONING the foundation to be in compliance. Mr. Case
ORDINANCE FOR THE PROPERTY explained that he believed the initial survey was
AT 1114 DAVIS AVENUE in compliance and he did not have a reason to
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question it. Mr. Coblentz explained there is a professional licensure for surveyors, and the
village may want to take action against the surveyor through the state licensing body.
Bob Speckmann, Chairman of the Board of Zoning
Appeals, explained that they listened to the arguments and felt the homeowner. did not have any
knowledge of the error. -He noted the house would have to be torn down and rebuilt in order to
correct the foundation setback error.
Randy Schwartzman, 1122 Davis, reported that
there were four families represented at the public hearing. Although he feels sorry for the
petitioner, he believes the home should be in compliance with the ordinance because it detracts
from the other properties and blocks their view. Mr. Case explained that the house meets side
yard setbacks. Mr. Schwartzman questioned if the two lots that have not been developed would
benefit from the average setback. Trustee Benton suggested removing the petitioner's house
when determining the average setback for the other two lots.
Alina Kalembasa, 1285 Deerfield Road, stated that
her house does not block anything. She said they did nothing wrong, and they are asking for a
variance because of the contractor's mistake.
Trustee Seiden made a motion to table the
discussion until the next meeting. He would like to see if anything else could be done to correct
the situation and invite the neighbors to attend the meeting. Trustee Struthers seconded the
motion. The motion failed by the following vote:
AYES: Feldman, Seiden (2)
NAYS: Benton, Rosenthal, Struthers, Wylie (4)
Trustee Rosenthal explained that she normally does
not vote in favor of front yard setback variations; however, she does not believe the 30 foot front
yard setback is noticeable from the street. She believes the developer, surveyor and village share
the blame for this error.
Trustee Wylie made a motion to accept the report
and recommendation of the Board of Zoning Appeals approving the variation for the property
located at 1114 Davis Avenue and to direct preparation of the ordinance. Trustee Seiden
seconded the motion. The motion passed by the following vote:
AYES: Benton, Rosenthal, Struthers, Wylie (4)
NAYS: Feldman, Seiden (2) .
REPORT AND RECOMMENDATION The Plan Commission held a public hearing on
OF PLAN COMMISSION RE REQUEST October 12, 2006 to discuss the request for approval
FOR APPROVAL OF A PRELIMINARY of a preliminary plat of resubdivision for the
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PLAT OF RESUBDIVISION FOR THE property located at 911 Westcliff Lane. .
PROPERTY LOCATED AT 911
WESTCLIFF LANE (HAMMER) Trustee Rosenthal made a motion to accept the
report and favorable recommendation of the Plan
Commission and to direct preparation of an ordinance. Trustee Benton seconded the motion.
The motion passed by the following vote:
AYES: Benton, Feldman, .Rosenthal, Seiden, Struthers, Wylie .(6)
NAYS: None .(0)
REPORT AND RECOMMENDATION OF The Plan Commission held a public hearing on
PLAN COMMISSION RE: REQUEST October 12, 2006 to consider a request for approval
FOR APPROVAL OF AN AMENDMENT of an amendment to a special use /PUD, a text
TO A SPECIAL USE/PUD, A TEXT
AMENDMENT AND A SPECIAL USE,
INCLUDING A VARIATION FOR
amendment and a special use including a variation
for parking, to allow a synagogue for Congregation
B'nai Jehoshua Beth Elohim at 1101 -1201 Lake
PARKING, TO ALLOW A SYNAGOGUE Cook Road in the Deerfield Business Center.
FOR CONGREGATION B'NAI
JEHOSHUA BETH ELOHIM AT 1101- Larry Freedman, an attorney with Ash, Anos,
1201 LAKE COOK ROAD IN THE Logan,. LLC, was in attendance. He explained that
DEERFIELD BUSINESS CENTER the .petitioner has addressed all of the Plan
Commission's recommendations and is in
negotiations with the neighbors.
Trustee Rosenthal expressed concern about parking
during the Jewish High Holy days, when they fall on weekdays. Roy Splanski, 1907 Sheridan
Road, Buffalo Grove and Chairman of the congregation's real estate committee, explained that
they have spoken with several neighbors, including the Chicagoland Jewish High School,
regarding supplementary parking. They are working on getting agreements in writing. Trustee
Rosenthal explained that B'nai Tikvah provided shuttle service to auxiliary parking facilities and
questioned whether this option had been discussed. Mr. Splanski responded that they would
make other arrangements, if the need arose.
Trustee Struthers expressed concern about losing
businesses and tax- generating property to a non -tax paying entity. She questioned why the
congregation would put up a gate between the congregation and the Chicagoland Jewish High
School. Mr. Splanski explained that their agreement with the Chicagoland Jewish High School
is for overflow parking only. He explained that.the gate would be opened for the Jewish High
Holy days. He noted the congregation has an arrangement with the Deerfield Business Center as
well.
Trustee Struthers questioned the sign, stating a 3 8
foot sign is not included as part of the PUD. She recommended the sign be non - illuminated. Mr.
Freedman explained that the congregation thought they were in compliance and would revisit the
proposed signage.
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Trustee Rosenthal made a motion to accept the
report and recommendation of the Plan Commission, including the changes made since the
public hearing, and to direct preparation of the ordinance. Trustee Feldman seconded the
motion: The motion passed by the following vote:
AYES: Benton, Feldman, Rosenthal, Seiden, Struthers (5)
NAYS: Wylie (1)
CONSENT AGENDA
ORDINANCE AMENDING SECTION An Ordinance amending section 22 -164 of the
22 -164 OF THE DEERFIELD Deerfield Municipal Code to authorize a 4 -way
MUNICIPAL CODE TO AUTHORIZE stop at Willow and Gordon. First reading.
A 4 -WAY STOP AT WILLOW AND
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ORDINANCE APPROVING AN An Ordinance approving an amendment to the
AMENDMENT TO THE SIGNAGE signage plan for Corporate 500 Center to allow
PLAN FOR CORPORATE 500 CENTER four tenant ground signs. First reading.
TO ALLOW FOUR TENANT GROUND
SIGNS —1R-
ORDINANCE APPROVING Trustee Rosenthal explained that the ordinance is
TEMPORARY AND PERMANENT not ready, but noted there has been a lot of
WINDOW SIGNAGE REGULATIONS discussion about lit open/closed signs. She
explained that Window Signage Committee
members were polled and believe there should be a regulation on size, but illuminated
open/closed signs should be allowed.
Trustee Seiden explained that he is not in favor of
banning neon signs and suggested making all neon signs a special use. Trustee Rosenthal
explained that the committee had strong opinions about regulating neon signs. She explained the
focus of the sign ordinance is to regulate the size of signs, while encouraging creative window
displays. She believes the ordinance will help business owners have signs that encourage people
to shop in Deerfield.
OLD BUSINESS
There was no old business.
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NEW BUSINESS
ORDINANCE 0 -06 -49 AMENDING ANI
REVISING THE ANNUAL BUDGET OF
THE VILLAGE OF DEERFIELD FOR
THE FISCAL YEAR BEGINNING MAY
1, 2006 AND ENDING APRIL 30,207
An ordinance amending and revising the annual
budget, of the village of Deerfield for the fiscal year
ending April 30, 2007.
_Bob Fialkowski explained that this is a house
cleaning ordinance to provide for payments and
expenses that were not anticipated in the budget.
Trustee Rosenthal made a motion to waive the first
reading of the ordinance. Trustee Benton seconded the motion. The motion passed by the
following vote:
AYES: Benton, Feldman, Rosenthal, Seiden, Struthers, Wylie (6)
NAYS: None (0)
Trustee Seiden made a motion to pass an ordinance .
amending and revising the annual budget for the Village of Deerfield for the fiscal year ending
April 30, 2007. Trustee Benton seconded the motion. The motion passed by the following vote:
AYES: Benton, Feldman, Rosenthal, Seiden, Struthers, Wylie (6)
NAYS: None (0)
DISCUSSION
UNFINISHED CONSTRUCTION Trustee Seiden reported that a Warrington resident
asked if the trustees could consider an ordinance to
regulate partially finished construction in the village. He noted this item would be addressed at
the Committee of the Whole meeting immediately following.
DEERFIELD FOOTBALL
Trustee Wylie congratulated the Deerfield High
School football team on a fine season. He
encouraged everyone to support the high school athletes.
VETERAN'S DAY SERVICE Mr. Franz reported that the American Legion
Veteran's Day service would take place on
Saturday, November 11th at 11:00 A.M. at Jewett Park.
LEAF PICK UP Mr. Franz noted that the leaf pick up program will
end the week of November 13 —17` . He explained
that residents should get their leaves out to the curbs by then. He noted that bagged leaves will
be picked up by the scavenger until the second Tuesday in December.
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VOTE
ADJOURNMENT
ATTEST:
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