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06/16/2008June 16, 2008 The regular meeting of the Board of Trustees of the Village of Deerfield was called to order by Mayor Steve Harris in the Council Chamber of the Village Hall on Monday June 16, 2008 at 7:30 p.m. The Clerk called the roll and announced that the following were: Present: Steven Harris, Mayor Robert Benton Michelle Feldman Thomas Jester Harriet Rosenthal William Seiden Barbara Struthers and that a quorum was present and in attendance. Also present were Village Attorney Peter Coblentz and Kent Street, Village Manager. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE Members of the Deerfield Sons of the American Legion led those in attendance in reciting the Pledge of Allegiance. The group is two and one half years old, and is one of the fastest growing American Legions in the State. The group has a full Color Guard and won two Fourth of July trophies last year. Trustee Rosenthal commended the Sons of the American Legion for the recent flag retirement ceremony. MINUTES OF PREVIOUS MEETING Trustee Benton made a motion to approve the minutes from the June 2, 2008 Board of Trustees meeting. Trustee Feldman seconded the motion. The motion passed unanimously. BILLS AND PAYROLL Trustee Rosenthal made a motion to approve the Bills and Payroll dated June 2, 2008. Trustee Struthers seconded the motion. The motion passed by the following vote: AYES: Benton, Feldman, Jester, Rosenthal, Seiden, Struthers (6) NAYS: None (0) TREASURER'S REPORT In the absence of Finance Director Fialkowski, Village Manager Kent Street presented highlights from the Treasurer's Report. There was nothing unusual and it is the start of the fiscal year. PUBLIC COMMENT There was no.Public Comment. 1 1 Board of Trustees Meeting June 16, 2008 Page 2 of 13 REPORTS REPORT AND RECOMMENDATION The Plan Commission held a Public Hearing on OF THE PLAN COMMISSION RE: May 1, 2008 to consider the request for approval of REQUEST FOR APPROVAL OF CJE CJE Senior Life and the Jewish Federation of SENIOR LIFE AND THE JEWISH Metropolitan Chicago Facilities Corporation for a FEDERATION OF METROPOLITAN Text Amendment to the Zoning Ordinance and a CHICAGO FACILITIES CORPORATION Preliminar y Development Plan to allow the REQUEST FOR A TEXT AMENDMENT proposed expansion of the Weinberg Center to TO THE ZONING ORDINANCE AND A permit development of a continuing care retirement PRELIMINARY DEVELOPMENT PLAN TO ALLOW THE PROPOSED EXPANSION OF THE WEINBERG CENTER TO PERMIT DEVELOPMENT OF A CONTINUING CARE RETIREMENT COMMUNITY INCLUDING A VARIATION TO ALLOW THE BUILDING HEIGHT TO BE 95' IN LIEU OF 75' PERMITTED community including a variation to allow the building height to be 95' in lieu of 75' permitted. The Plan Commission voted 6 -0 in favor of the recommendation. Richard Schoenstadt, Attorney with Siegel, Moss, & Schoenstadt, representing the petitioners, JFMC Facilities Corporation which owns the parcel at 1551 and 1601 Lake Cook Road and CJE Senior Life, which operates the existing Weinberg Center on the site. He noted that the Plan Commission voted unanimously to recommend that the Board of Trustees grant the requested relief. He believes they have met and exceed all the requirements. Mr. Schoenstadt summarized the proposed plan, which consists of expanding the existing retirement community to include an assisted living facility, independent living residences and skilled care. The site meets or exceeds the requirements of the Village, aside from the requested variations. Mr. Schoenstadt commented that the project is a community, being developed by a not- for - profit concern, to address the growing aging population in the community. He believes there is a true need to expand this type of facility in the community. Mark Weiner, President and CEO of CJE Senior Life, reported that CJE is 37 years old and has grown to be among the most comprehensive programs of its kind nationally, serving more than 16,000 families. CJE has been in Deerfield for the past ten years and has served more than 1000 households in their history. At present, 20 percent of CJE residents have a key family member residing in Deerfield. 33 percent of the residents benefit from their scholarship programs. They would like to develop all levels of care in one setting. This project's major objective is to offer market rate independent housing. Through research, they learned that people were looking for independent living and continuing care. They also plan to expand the Alzheimer's Center and add a Parkinson's Center. Currently, CJE is the largest, freestanding assisted living facility in the state. They propose reducing the assisted living units by 25 and converting those units into independent living housing, to meet their objectives. The one and two bedroom units are 550 to 790 square feet and Board of Trustees Meeting June 16, 2008 Page 3 of 13 have full kitchens. They would be remodeled and would be among the nicest affordable living units in Illinois. The individuals on the south side of the campus would have full access to the services on both sides of the campus. CJE sees themselves as a campus with many different buildings and levels of care. Some residents in the new, independent living buildings would have longer to walk than residents in the affordable living units. They would also look to provide bus service or other transportation in inclement weather. Mr. Weiner indicated that all residents would receive assessments and life enrichment plans for their best interest. CJE has a scholarship program, which is unsurpassed. They would develop an expanded scholarship program for the new campus and it would also include adult day services. One of the advantages of CJE is that they have a broad array of community -based services. These services will be expanded, including an expanded adult day services program, transportation services, home health care services and expertise in care, support and family counseling. CJE has and will remain committed to their mission and values. With their partners, they offer credible sponsors for the project. They have benefited from an A+ consulting team and offer a wonderful and real program. They are committed to green architecture and believe their landscaping program will beautify the area along Lake Cook Road. They hope to provide a community asset to residents and family members. Joseph Hassel, Associate Principal with Perkins Eastman, showed the existing site plan and surrounding uses. Mr. Hassel explained the proposed site plan would have a reconfigured entry into the site, at the corner of Lake Cook at Wilmot. They propose a seven -story town center building with a two -story underground parking facility. In addition there is a proposed, future expansion area, with additional independent living units. There is a main entry into the building at the center courtyard and secondary entries and parking lot entries as well. The first new phase would include a marketing office. Mr. Hassel noted that 62 percent of the building roof is at or below 88 feet, with only 38 percent at 95 feet. The reason for the increased height would be to create screens for mechanical systems and architectural interest. The bulk of the 95 -foot height is perpendicular to Lake Cook Road. Mr. Hassel presented site line exhibits demonstrating that due to the voluntary additional setback from Lake Cook Road, the proposed building would be less obtrusive than if they built at the existing requirements. A majority of the building is at the 88 feet, with some of the setbacks at 77 feet. Dan Brinkman, Transportation Engineer with Gewalt Hamilton Associates, Inc., reported that traffic generated by the proposed facility was based on published information for detached, senior adult housing. He stated that the total of both new phases would create less traffic than the existing office building to be demolished. The first new phase was estimated to be completed in 2012; the second new phase goes out to 2020. Board of Trustees Meeting June 16, 2008 Page 4 of 13 The elimination of the eastern leg of the frontage road just south of the Lake Cook - Wilmot intersection would eliminate the need for the traffic control officer and increase the safety of the intersection and traffic flow. Regional improvements include continuing the county program, and adding a signal at Birchwood. The short east bound right -turn lane would be removed and converted to a thru lane, providing better traffic flow on Lake Cook. Parking needs for the proposed development were based on historical data. The proposed parking plan included 1.5 spaces for the independent living. The village ordinance for multi- family housing is 1.8 spaces. Mr. Brinkman proposed 548 spaces for phase 1, which is much greater than the estimated use. Trustee Struthers asked whether the frontage road could remain open. Mr. Brinkman explained that the removal of the frontage road between Wilmot and Birchwood extended, was critical. Trustee Benton asked whether the petitioner intended to keep the short, middle right turn into the Embassy Suites Hotel. He expressed concern about people turning west or south into the hotel. Trustee Benton suggested it be prohibited. Mr. Brinkman explained that it would be difficult to turn south or west during peak hours; however, if the Village wanted to prohibit those turns, he was confident the developer would agree. He noted the change would have to be approved by the Highway Department as well. Don Matthews, Civil Engineer with Gewalt Hamilton, Inc., reported the combined two parcels were located on 22 acres, and he described the internal roadway system. Vehicles would have access around the parcel with the exception of the northern frontage area. Mr. Matthews . explained the campus was pedestrian friendly and raised crosswalks were proposed. He noted that the building is in the Northbrook Fire Protection District and they received a conditional letter of approval for the site. He noted that the site would accommodate the department's largest emergency vehicle. Mr. Matthews explained that the fire lanes were provided between the two phases of the development. A short, 30 -inch retaining wall would be introduced, for grade integration. The storm water management would be to the north and south. The utilities serving the site would be expanded. The sanitary sewer capacities and water main systems were adequate for the first and second new phases. The detention systems would be designed for the full build -out during phase one. Trustee Rosenthal commented that the materials stated there was a waiting list for the assisted living units, but the number of assisted living units would be reduced. Mr. Weiner stated they did not have a waiting list for the assisted living units. He noted there was a brief waiting period for the Friends Center. Trustee Rosenthal commented that the current Gidwitz Center would have affordable housing, but affordable housing was not defined. She noted that the petitioner said the units would be wonderful, but they would be in a separate building from the market rate units and asked if the affordable units could be integrated within the other units. Mr. Weiner explained that all residents would have access to all the amenities. He noted that the objective of the program was Board of Trustees Meeting June 16, 2008 Page 5 of 13 to develop market rate, affordable housing. He believed that converting one floor of the Gidwitz Center at a time to independent living would create an opportunity to offer affordable housing combined with full programming. Mr. Weiner noted that the unit size compared favorably to 8.5 percent of the new, proposed building. The two - bedroom unit would be up to 850 square feet. Trustee Rosenthal believes that the petitioner should try to mix the independent living units so each building would have both affordable and market value housing. Trustee Feldman expressed concern as it seemed to be housing that was separate but equal. Mr. Weiner explained they did not segregate any of their programs. Mr. Schoenstadt explained the units located on the Gidwitz side of the campus would have the same amenities and furnishings. CJE looks at this as a single campus with multiple buildings that have similar sized units available to anyone, whether the need financial assistance or not. Trustee Struthers asked if any of the new units would fall under the affordable housing category. Mr. Schoenstadt advised that their extensive scholarship program would be offered for any of the units. Mr. Weiner responded that the Trustees were presenting them with a challenge. They would like to offer the best possible project and would convert the Gidwitz Center, one floor at a time, as demand grows. Trustee Rosenthal noted they were asking the petitioner to mix up the housing so one building is not just affordable housing. Mr. Weiner said he would take it under advisement, but noted it would need to be feasible for everyone. Trustee Rosenthal expressed concern that additional traffic was being directed onto Lake Cook Road with the elimination of the frontage road. She noted that the frontage road was initially developed to keep traffic off Lake Cook Road. Mr. Brinkman explained that adding the through lane on Lake Cook would help, and a new signal at Huehl would have a significant impact. Trustee Struthers asked whether the traffic would have to go through the campus in order to enter eastbound Lake Cook Road. She noted that people currently drive on the frontage road to get to the two high schools to the east. Mr. Brinkman believed the new through lane and the proposed Wilmot dual left turn lanes would assist that traffic as well. Trustee Benton explained that the Lake Cook Rail Station and Pace Bus system are well used in the area. He urged the petitioners to work with Pace, to ensure that they could continue servicing the entire industrial area, without burdening the residents. Mr. Brinkman noted that there were a couple of routes that used the existing frontage road and they would coordinate with them to ensure continued service. Trustee Struthers noted that there were approximately five shuttles that use the frontage road. Trustee Jester questioned how much of the traffic was exacerbated by the lack of six lanes going east on Lake Cook Road. Mr. Brinkman did not believe six lanes would handle all the traffic on Lake Cook Road. He believed the county needed to do something else to move traffic. Trustee Struthers suggested that the Frontage Road would still be needed, to accommodate some of the traffic. Mr. Brinkman believed that making the side road more efficient would help make Lake Cook Road more efficient. Mr. Weiner concluded that they would look at the Gidwitz Center to determine if some of the larger units could be made more comparable to the other larger units. They would also look at the new units to determine if they could be priced lower. He noted that they did not discriminate against anyone based on their ability to pay. Board of Trustees Meeting June 16, 2008 Page 6 of 13 Nort Wasserman, 412 Kelbum, explained his wife was diagnosed with Alzheimer's in 2002 and they were fortunate to utilize CJE services for his wife and himself. They were members of a support group within weeks of the diagnosis. His wife began going to day care at the Friend's Center. He counseled with social workers. As the disease progressed, she moved into the Friend's Center for several months. Her condition deteriorated and CJE could no longer service her. She was then moved out of Deerfield and moved 25 miles (round trip) away. This had torn their lives apart. Mr. Wasserman believed that Deerfield needs this addition and strongly supported the request. Mayor Harris explained they were looking for acceptance of the report and recommendation of the Planning Commission. The final PUD must be presented and approved. Mr. Coblentz added that the preliminary PUD approval would be a concept approval with the understanding that the final PUD plans should be approved if the same or vastly similar. Trustee Seiden made a motion to accept the report and recommendation of the Plan Commission regarding approval of CJE Senior Life, a text amendment to the Zoning Ordinance and preliminary plan approval. Trustee Benton seconded the motion. The motion passed by the following vote: AYES: Benton, Jester, Rosenthal, Seiden, Struthers (5) NAYS: None (0) ABSTAIN: Feldman (1) REPORT AND RECOMMENDATION The Board of Zoning Appeals held a Public Hearing OF BOARD OF ZONING APPEALS RE: on May 20, 2008 to consider the request for a one- REQUEST FOR REAR YARD story sunroom addition. The BZA found the VARIATION FOR 810 SUMMIT location of the lot within the subdivision created special conditions and approved recommendation to the Board by a vote of 6 -0. Trustee Rosenthal made a motion to accept the report and recommendation of the Board of Zoning Appeals regarding the request for a rear yard variation for the property located at 810 Summit and prepare the ordinance. Trustee Struthers seconded the motion. The motion passed by the following vote: AYES: Benton, Feldman, Jester, Rosenthal, Seiden, Struthers (6) NAYS: None (0) CONSENT AGENDA ORDINANCE 0 -08 -20 GRANTING A An Ordinance granting a variation for certain VARIATION FOR CERTAIN property commonly known as 1110 Hazel Avenue. PROPERTY COMMONLY KNOWN AS Second Reading. 1110 HAZEL AVENUE — 2R Board of Trustees Meeting June 16, 2008 Page 7 of 13 RESOLUTION R -08 -08 RE: CLOSURE A Resolution to grant permission to close a portion OF A PORTION OF WAUKEGAN ROAD of Waukegan Road for the Fourth of July Parade. FOR THE FOURTH OF JULY PARADE Trustee Rosenthal made a motion to approve the Consent Agenda and for adoption of the Ordinance and Resolution. Trustee Struthers seconded the motion. The motion passed by the following vote: AYES: Benton, Feldman, Jester, Rosenthal, Seiden, Struthers (6) NAYS: None (0) OLD BUSINESS ORDINANCE 0 -08 -21 AUTHORIZING An Ordinance authorizing an amended special use AMENDED SPECIAL USE TO PERMIT to permit replacement of the River Road lift station REPLACEMENT OF THE RIVER ROAD at 297 Rover Road in the P -1 Public Lands District. LIFT STATION AT 297 RIVER ROAD IN Second Reading. THE P -1 PUBLIC LANDS DISTRICT -2R Mr. Street noted that they did not receive any comments since the first reading. Trustee Benton commented that this project was a necessity. Trustee Benton made a motion to approve the Ordinance authorizing an amended special use to permit replacement of the River Road lift station. Trustee Struthers seconded the motion. The motion passed by the following vote: AYES: Benton, Jester, Rosenthal, Seiden, Struthers (5) NAYS: None (0) ORDINANCE 0 -08 -22 AUTHORIZING An Ordinance authorizing an amended special use AMENDED SPECIAL USE TO PERMIT to permit renovations to Briarwood Park/Nature RENOVATIONS TO BRIARWOOD Area and Trail Tree Park in the P -I Public Lands PARK/NATURE AREA AND TRAIL District. Second Reading. TREE PARK IN THE P -1 PUBLIC LANDS DISTRICT — 2R Mr. Street explained that since the first reading, the Trustees received information from the Park District regarding a photometric plan as well as some history about other parking lots and technical information about surveillance cameras. Joseph Cohen, Park District President, summarized their proposal for a 17 -acre park with 13 parking spaces. This would be a minimal use of land for a small parking lot. The proposed parking lot would have water management systems with the paving blocks. It would effectively reduce the flooding in the area. Mr. Cohen explained they received a call from Village staff today asking if they would consider reducing the size of the parking lot to ten spaces. That would be okay. Mr. Cohen believed the needs of many should outweigh the needs of the few. Board of Trustees Meeting June 16, 2008 Page 8 of 13 He explained that the Village suggested adding lighting and possibly security cameras. He did not believe adding the parking lot would attract a different element into Deerfield; rather, it would allow other Deerfield residents to enjoy this area. Mr. Cohen noted that the Park District did not want a gate because it would create a problem for the maintenance and securing/unlocking gates. He did not believe having a gate would stop kids from entering the area. It would also not bring more kids into the neighborhood, because the park and parking lot would close at dusk and would not raise safety issues. Trustee Rosenthal commented that the Village had land banked parking in the past. She asked whether that would be a possibility. Trustee Rosenthal asked what would be needed to get school buses and emergency vehicles safely in and out of the area. Mr. Cohen explained they tried to determine the fewest number of parking spaces that would allow the proper turning radius for those vehicles and determined ten spaces could work. Trustee Rosenthal suggested putting in the absolute minimum number necessary to accommodate buses and emergency vehicles and land bank the other spaces. Linda Gryziecki, Director of Parks and Recreation, explained that they designed the radius with other vehicles parked in the lot. Trustee Seiden suggested they consider a security camera as well as a gate. Ms. Gryziecki explained they currently had a mobile security camera unit for which information was provided. Trustee Seiden asked whether the Park District could make all the improvements without the parking lot and still get the grant. Mr. Cohen explained they could still get some of the grant money, but the size of the grant would be reduced by an undetermined amount. Trustee Feldman asked whether the grant was for the parking lot or the conservation park. Ms. Gryziecki responded the grant was for the four phases of the project. If they changed something, they would need to resubmit for the modifications. Trustee Seiden asked what would happen to the project if the parking lot were not approved. Mr. Cohen explained that they would need to see what they could do with the money provided by the grant. Ms. Gryziecki added that they would not install the landscaping around the parking lot if there were no parking lot. Trustee Benton explained he suggested the security camera because the Village had an interest in the lift station. He hoped the Park District and Village could work together to determine if there was need. Mr. Cohen agreed that security was everyone's issue. Rick Patinkin, 1020 Illinois Trail and Park Board member, presented a history of the parks in Deerfield. The Park District board has a history of working with neighbors and considering the Village as a whole. This park, with the parking lot, is their opportunity to address unmet needs, including a nature deficit experienced by many. There used to be an outdoor education program, and that no longer exists. This is the perfect opportunity to reinstitute it. We do not want school buses to be put in a position to have to go in reverse. He implores the Village Board to listen to the Park District Board and Plan Commission. Trustee Seiden asked why there could not be a compromise and have an electrically powered gate installed to help neighboring residents. Mr. Patinkin explained that they discussed that they Board of Trustees Meeting June 16, 2008 Page 9 of 13 do not have gates installed at any of their parks and, as previously stated, they prefer not to have one at this location. Mr. Patinkin noted that there was a petition stating that the neighbors do not mind if there was parking on their streets. He listed a few streets where patrons can no longer park due to neighbor complaints. Trustee Struthers believed there would be complaints from the residents if school buses were parked in front of their homes. Trustee Rosenthal commented there would also be accessibility issues with wheel chairs if the parking lot were not built. Trustee Rosenthal commented that one of the arguments was that the parking lot would change the character of the neighborhood. She looked at it carefully and did not believe it would be a whole lot different than what currently exists near the grassy area. Trustee Jester noted that the residents were concerned about all the problems that would happen if the parking lot were built. They did not have any discussion, however, about the problems with on street parking, noting that the police department gets complaints about people parking on the streets. Mayor Harris suggested the Park District present one plan and let the Village Board vote on it. Alan Greenberg, 239 River Road, lives next to proposed parking lot. He measured the parking facilities around the park, and took pictures of the eight entrances to the park. He labeled a plan with the number of parking spots available on the streets. Mr. Greenberg noted that no other park entrance has an 8' x 5' sign showing the park name. There was another sign within 100' of the sign. 21 cars can be parked on the street, assuming parking would be on one side only. There are 26 spots, 9 spots, 15 spots and 9 additional spots at the various entrances. There are 85 available spots, allowing for driveways and fire hydrants and 20' per car. Mr. Greenberg believed that was more than enough parking on the street. He explained the neighborhood welcomes the parks and trails, but did not believe there was a need for a parking lot. School buses could park on carriageway. They would not need to back up. There are 20 spaces in King's Cove, within 10' of the entrance that butt up to sidewalks. Those spaces are wheel chair accessible. He questioned why additional parking spaces were needed. They did not need additional space for security or the fire department. The Village currently comes into the area. The proposed parking lot area was in an area where kids play baseball. It is a 150 x 150 area and deer graze there. FEMA designated that area as a flood plain. When it rains, water gathers and dissipates slowly. He suggested adding a rain garden instead of the parking lot with pavers. It would also prevent the problems caused by the parking lot. Mora Lane, 140 Greenbriar East, asked whether there had been studies done to confirm parking needs. Ms. Lane appreciated Mr. Greenberg's efforts and noted there were established parking areas around the many entrances. Buses could come on Carriage Way and continue through King's Cove. She felt mislead because the Park District wanted a state -of -the -art parking lot, but would be destroying deer pasture and green land. Going through the nature preserve, she noticed remnants from drinking after the weekend, and noted it went on every weekend. The police do not police the nature preserve. It is a dark, secluded area. She believed the parking lot would attract negative behavior as well. Board of Trustees Meeting June 16, 2008 Page 10 of 13 Oscar Adler, 59 Eastman, asked when the Park District believed the parking lot would be built. He suggested waiting until spring to determine if it is necessary. Mr. Cohen commented that they would like to proceed with their original plan. Mayor Harris asked him to provide the Trustees with a recap. Mr. Cohen commented they would not have lighting, a gate or security camera. The parking lot would have 13 parking spaces. Trustee Jester noted they received information about lighting in their packets. Mr. Cohen noted the information was provided should lighting be deemed necessary, but it was not part of their original plan. Trustee Rosenthal believed that the plan without lighting would be voted down. Trustee Feldman believed the Park District did a good job on the trail park but did not believe a parking lot was necessary. She did not want school buses backing up and was opposed to not allowing parking on public streets. Trustee Feldman believed the neighbors in Briarwood Vista were very generous with their street parking and had not complained. She was unsure what would happen in the future. Although she did not believe the parking lot was necessary, she would vote for it. Trustee Benton commented that he tried to search for a compromise and would not support the original plan. Trustee Rosenthal asked whether the Trustees could vote to amend the recommendations and add lights. Mr. Coblentz commented that the Board frequently added conditions. Mayor Harris noted the majority of the Trustees would appreciate lights. Mr. Cohen noted they did not have a problem adding lights and believed the security camera should be worked out with the Village in the future. Trustee Rosenthal made a motion to accept the report and recommendation of the Plan Commission with the addition of lights in the parking lot as depicted in the materials and adoption of the Ordinance. Trustee Jester seconded the motion. The motion passed by the following vote: AYES: Benton, Feldman, Jester, Rosenthal, Seiden, Struthers (6) NAYS: None (0) ORDINANCE 0 -08 -23 CREATING A An Ordinance creating a new liquor license NEW LIQUOR LICENSE classification, class "J" for Renu Day Spa. Second CLASSIFICATION — CLASS "J" — 2R Reading. Trustee Rosenthal asked whether they requested a change of hours for the liquor classification. Mr. Street explained the original request did include service starting at 11:00 a.m. Trustee Struthers made a motion to adopt the Ordinance and create a new liquor license classification. Trustee Benton seconded the motion. The motion passed by the following vote: Board of Trustees Meeting June 16, 2008 Page 11 of 13 AYES: Benton, Feldman, Jester, Rosenthal, Seiden, Struthers (6) NAYS: None (0) NEW BUSINESS REQUEST FOR VARIANCE FOR Request for relief from Chapter 19, Article 2, DRIVEWAY WIDTH FOR 219 Section 19- 28(a)(1) of the Deerfield Municipal FORESTWAY DRIVE Code for the property located at 219 Forestway Drive to permit the construction of a driveway with a width of 25 feet measured at the property in lieu of the maximum 18 feet specified in the Municipal Code. Mr. Case noted there is a silver maple tree that was in poor condition that would be removed from the Wexler's property. Trustee Struthers did not see any driveways that wide in the area. Trustee Seiden commented there are many driveways in Deerfield that are 18 feet to comply with the Ordinance that have three car garages. Mr. Case agreed that there are a number of three car garages that meet the 18 foot standard. Dave Wexler, 219 Forestway Drive, explained they moved to Deerfield in a home with a one car garage. They built and addition and curved their driveway around the existing silver maple tree. He explained that were trying to do something to fit within the character of the neighborhood. Trustee Seiden believed there is a reason for 18 -foot driveways. The sewer lines would not have to go under the driveways near the street. Of the houses from Keller Park down to Gordon Terrace, there was not one driveway that was 18' wide. They were all 21 — 24 feet. Trustee Feldman noted the larger driveway would take up grass and permeable surface. At the request of Mayor Harris, Mr. Case commented that consideration needed to be given to the maintenance of the underground utilities. A sanitary sewer would not require immediate excavation. The idea of keeping driveways to a minimum was so the public works department would not have to dig through as much concrete. His only concern was the precedent that could be set. Trustee Feldman noted that another resident came before the Trustees with a 3 -car garage and they turned it down. Trustee Struthers commented that the proposed driveway would be wider than some streets in the Village. Trustee Rosenthal made a motion to approve the request for a variance from the Municipal Code for a driveway width variation for the property located at 219 Forestway with the stipulation that if any excavation needed to be done for any utility, the restoration would be the responsibility of the homeowner. Trustee Benton seconded the motion. The motion passed by the following vote: Board of Trustees Meeting June 16, 2008 Page 12 of 13 AYES: Benton, Jester, Rosenthal, Harris (4) NAYS: Feldman, Seiden, Struthers (3) RESOLUTION R -08 -09 APPROVING A Resolution approving conveyance of real estate CONVEYANCE OF REAL ESTATE TO to the People of the State of Illinois for highway THE PEOPLE OF THE STATE OF purposes. ILLINOIS FOR HIGHWAY PURPOSES Mr. Street explained that the Cook County Highway Department was reconstructing Lake Cook Road. The project would include patching and resurfacing between Birchwood Avenue and Ellendale Road, roadway widening and reconstruction between Pfingsten and Ellendale, traffic signal modernization, water main replacement and 7' sidewalk installation. The Cook County Highway Department needs to purchase several parcels of land consisting of both private and public property. IDOT prepared an appraisal of the 17 foot wide strip along the north side of Retention Basin site 29A and suggested $2.50 per square foot for a total of $39,000. Trustee Struthers made a motion to accept the Resolution approving conveyance of real estate to the People of the State of Illinois for Highway Purposes, Trustee Seiden seconded the motion. The motion passed by the following vote: AYES: Benton, Feldman, Jester, Rosenthal, Seiden, Struthers (6) NAYS: None (0) DISCUSSION THAI THAI RESTAURANT Trustee Feldman commented there Thai Thai is a new restaurant in Lake Cook Plaza and encouraged everyone to give it a try. MOSQUITO AWARENESS WEEK Trustee Struthers commented that next week is Mosquito Awareness Week in Illinois. She urged residents to clean out their gutters and call the mosquito hotline number if they see standing water. She noted they would be at the Farmer's Market on Saturday handing out calendars. DEERFIELD ROAD PEDESTRIANS Trustee Rosenthal noticed there is a sign in another community stating `yield to pedestrians when light is flashing'. She questioned whether that would make it safer for pedestrians crossing Deerfield Road. She suggested trying a sign to make it easier for pedestrians to cross. Mr. Kiraly noted that Public Works was looking into a similar scenario and it would be discussed at an upcoming staff meeting. RESIDENTIAL REDEVELOPMENT Mayor Harris asked Trustee Seiden to reconvene REVIEW TASK FORCE the Residential Redevelopment Task Force to Board of Trustees Meeting June 16, 2008 Page 13 of 13 determine whether regulations are still in order. The other members of the task force are Trustee Struthers, Trustee Benton, Dick Coen, Rick Johnstone and Dana Shaw. The Task Force would next meet on July 8, 2008 at 4:00 at Village Hall. Trustee Seiden will report periodically. VILLAGE STICKER REMINDERS Mayor Harris asked if anyone had a significant problem if he asked Public Works to remove the village sticker purchase reminder signs posted at the Welcome to Deerfield signs. He believes the message could be provided more tastefully and directed staff to remove the signs. FARMERS MARKET Trustee Seiden informed residents that the Farmer's Market has begun and that Trustees Benton and Feldman would be present for Trustee in the Town on June 28th from 9:00 am to noon. FAMILY DAYS Mr. Street informed residents that Family Days would take place on July 3`d and July 4th . Mr. Kiraly added that fireworks would be free at the Brickyards. Parking would be available at the Patty Turner Senior Center and Brickyard lots as well as 500 and 151 Pfingsten corporate buildings. THANK YOU Mr. Street thanked administrative intern Joe Carey for his assistance and welcomed new administrative intern Kendall Dean. EXECUTIVE SESSION Trustee Seiden made a motion to go into Executive Session citing mts-3(Q1), 2(c)(6) and 2(c)(11). Trustee Struthers seconded the motion. The motion pa d by the folio ing vote: AYES: Benton, Feldman, Jester, Rosenthal, S NAYS: None (0) ADJOURNMENT Attest: Ae- 5��t- Village CIA (6) e being n,�Uh�r Jyfisiness to discuss, the ing w a at 10:32 p.m. Mayor 1 1 1