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HomeMy WebLinkAboutVILLAGE BOARD - 10/22/1985 - MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE PRESIDENT AND BOARD OF TRUSTEES OF THE VILLAGE OF ELK GROVE VILLAGE HELD ON OCTOBER 22, 1985 President Charles J. T.ettek called the meeting to order at 8:04 p.m. in the Municipal Building, 901 Wellington Avenue, Elk Grove Village and noted for the record that the following were present: Trustees Joseph T. Bosslet, Ronald L. Chernick, Dennis J. Gallitano, Edward R. Hauser, James P. Petri, Michael A. Tosto. Village Manager, Charles A. Willis; Village Attorney. George Knickerbocker; and Village Clerk, Patricia S. Smith were present at this meeting. Reverend Thomas G. Smith, Deacon Assistant, of St. Nicholas Episcopal Church, delivered the invocation. It was moved by Trustee Petri and seconded by Trustee Tosto that the minutes of October 8, 1985 be approved as submitted and that the Board dispense with the reading thereof. The motion was voted upon by acclamation; whereupon the President declared the motion carried. The President reported on the following: 1. The President and several members of Staff attended a public hearing on October 10, 1985 pertaining to the Biesterfield and Rohlwing Interchange. Approx- imately 50 people were in attendance and expressed views both for and against the proposal with the main concern being the compounding of traffic problems by inviting more traffic on Biesterfield. 2. The President had lunch with Father Morrison on October 10, 1985 and presented him with a street sign, a framed copy of the resolution changing the name of that portion of the Boulevard to Reverend Morrison Boulevard and some photographs. Father Morrison said he was very grateful and happy with the honor. 3. The President met with Richard Mayer, Regional Vice President of Walgreens and James Hendler, Governmental Affairs Division, on October 15, 1985, who indicated that they were concerned about anything and everything that they might do to be an integral and welcome part of the business community. They did indicate that they were looking into the shopping center at Biester- field road and Meacham with the possibility of putting a Walgreen store in there. 4. President Zettek represented the Village at the rededication of Dr. Shulton's Dental Store on October 17, 1985. 5. The President and Village Manager along with an Ad Hoc Committee representing Arlington Heights and Elk Grove Village met with Jim Ryan, the President of Arlington Heights, at a breakfast meeting to work on and pursue a full interchange at Arlington Heights Road and the Tollway. 6. The luncheon at Northwest Point will be held tomorrow, Wednesday, October 23, 1985. It was moved by Trustee Petri and seconded by Trustee Bosslet that the Board authorize the disbursement of $323,654.87 in payment of invoices as shown on the October 22, 1985 Accounts Payable Warrant. The President directed the Clerk to call the roll on the motion and upon the roll being called the following answered AYE: Trustees Bosslet, Chernick, Gallitano, Hauser, - 1 - 10-22-85 Petri, Tosto; NAY: none; ABSENT: none; whereupon the President declared the motion carried. The President proclaimed November 24 through December 1 , 1985 as, "National Bible Week" in Elk Grove Village. CONSENT AGENDA It was moved by Trustee Chernick and seconded by Trustee Petri that: A. The Board adopt Resolution No. 85-85 entitled, "A RESOLUTION ACCEPTING AN IRREVOCABLE LETTER OF CREDIT FROM BERGER ENTERPRISES IN THE AMOUNT of $40,766.00 TO GUARANTEE COMPLETION OF PUBLIC IMPROVEMENTS FOR VILLAGE SQUARE". B. The Board authorize the Village President to execute a Cook County Highway Department permit for work on 1260 and 1280 Landmeier Road. C. The Board authorize the Plan Commission to conduct a Public Hearing on the rezoning (from R-3 to A-2) Special Use Text Amendment, and review the site plan for the Huntington Square Retirement Community parcel located on the north side of Nerge Road, two lots east of Plum Grove Road. D. The Board grant the request from Charles Schaberger and Kristian Vogt, 742 Home Avenue, to wai:'e the rear yard easement restrictions to permit the construction of a swimming pool and concrete patio into 6.6' of the 10' easement. The President directed the Clerk to call the roll on the motion to adopt the Consent Agenda, Items "A, B, C, and D", and upon the roll being called the following answered AYE: Trustees Chernick, Gallitano, Hauser, Petri, Tosto, Bosslet; NAY: none; ABSENT: none; whereupon the President declared the motion carried. Mr. Stuart Handler addressed the Board and requested that the temporary sign, to be installed at Strawberry Hill Shopping Plaza, be allowed for a period of one year rather than until 502 occupancy. It was moved by Trustee Petri and seconded by Trustee Tosto that the Board grant the request from Stuart Handler Real Estate Company for a variation from the Elk Grove Village Sign Ordinance to permit a temporary free-standing sign, for a period of one year, to be installed at the Strawberry Hill Shopping Plaza, located at the northeast corner of Meacham and Biesterfield Roads. ITEM REQUESTED PERMITTED BY ORDINANCE VARIATION REQUESTED Temporary Free-Standing One (1) sign 8'x 16' free- Temporary free standing One (1) Double-Face advertising Opening and standing Double-Faced signs advertising the 8'x 16' free standing Leasing spate for new construction and opening sign Shopping Center of a shopping center and subject to restrictions imposed by the Board of. Trustees upon the grant of a special permit The sign will advertise the opening of "Strawberry Hill Shopping Plaza" located on the northeast corner of Meacham and Biesterfield Roads. The sign is subject to restrictions imposed by the Board of Trustees upon the grant of a special permit per Ordinance 12.003 Section B6. The President directed the Clerk to call the roll on the motion and upon the roll being called the following answered AYE: Trustees Gallitano, Hauser, Petri, Tosto, Bosslet, Chernick: NAY: none; ABSENT: none; whereupon the President declared the motion carried. 2 - 10-22-85 Trustee Tosto, Chairman of the Capital Improvements Committee, reminded the Board of the public hearing scheduled for Tuesdav, November 5, 1985 at 7:00 p.m. regarding the cleaning of the ditches in the Industrial Park. Trustee Tosto requested the removal of item h, Carriage Walk - Industrial Park, from the Capital Improvements Committee's Agenda, as it is included in item j, Five-year Capital Projects list. Trustee Petri scheduled a meeting of the Judiciary, Planning and Zoning Committee for November 5, 1985 after the public hearing. The Village Attorney, Health Coordinator and Sanitarian were requested to attend. The Village Manager presented a plat of easement that has been reviewed by Staff relating to the Village Square Subdivision on Ridge Avenue. It was moved by Trustee Petri and seconded by Trustee Tosto that the Board adopt Resolution No. 86-85 entitled, "A RESOLUTION OF APPROVAL OF PLAT OF EASEMENT IDENTIFIED AS VILLAGE SQUARE SUBDIVISION (LOTS 1, 2, 3, and 12)". The President directed the Clerk to call the roll on the motion and upon the roll being called the following answered AYE: Trustees Hauser, Petri, Tosto, Bosslet, Chernick, Gallitano; NAY: none; ABSENT: none; whereupon the President declared the motion carried. The Village Manager presented a letter from the Zoning Board of Appeals regarding a sign variation for the John Sanfilippo & Son, Inc. recommending "Do Not Grant". President Zettek questioned why this particular sign variation did not come before the Village Board instead of the Zoning Board. The Building Commissioner explained that the sign for retail sales in the Industrial Park is a function of the Zoning Ordinance which limits it to 10 square feet. This is the first request of this type. The petitioner requested a total of 96 square feet. Discussion followed regarding this sign which has been in violation for many years and it was the consensus of opinion that the sign was not objectionable�nd to allow the variation as requested. Trustee Bosslet requested Staff to notify the Zoning Board of the decision. It was moved by Trustee Petri and seconded by Trustee Bosslet that the Board allow the variation as requested by John B. Sanfilippo and Son, Inc. The motion was voted upon by acclamation; whereupon the President declared the motion carried. It was moved by Trustee Petri and seconded by Trustee Bosslet that the Board direct the Village Attorney to prepare the proper ordinance for the Sign Variation at John B. Sanfilippo. The motion was voted upon by acclamation; whereupon the President declared the motion carried. The Village Manager referred to two letters from the Zoning Board of Appeals recommending "Do Grant" for variation from the Zoning Ordinance. It was moved by Trustee Chernick and seconded by Trustee Hauser that the Board concur with the recommendation of the Zoning Board of Appeals and direct the Attorney to prepare an ordinance to allow a variation from the Zoning Ordinance for property located at 1450 James Way. The President directed the Clerk to call the roll on the motion and upon the roll being called the following answered AYE: Trustees Petri, Tosto, Bosslet, Chernick, Gallitano, Hauser; NAY: none; ABSENT: none; whereupon the President declared the motion carried. It was moved by Trustee Chernick and seconded by Trustee Tosto that the Board concur with the recommendation of the Zoning Board of Appeals and direct the Attorney to prepare an ordinance to allow a variation from the Zoning Ordinance for property located at 872 Cass Lane. The President directed the Clerk to call the roll on the motion and upon the roll being 3 - 10-22-85 called the following answered AYE: Trustees Tosto, Bosslet, Chernick, Gallitano, Hauser, Petri; NAY: none; ABSENT: none; whereupon the President declared the motion carried. President Zettek said the O'Hare Advisory Committee met last week. There was a rejection from the people representing the City of Chicago, the Airport Authority, the FAA, the Transport Association, and the various airlines who decided not to make a motion and second which was properly made and should have been voted upon. Trustee Gallitano reported that $3,000.00 was received in connection with the Elk Grove Distance Classic Race. Those service agencies within the Village that have youth programs are advised to contact Lynette Swanson, Community Service Coordinator, for consideration of possible grant money. The President stated that the Suburban O'Hare Commission is still waiting for a ruling from the U.S. Federal Court of Appeals. Trustee Hauser said the Northwest Municipal Conference, Arterial Study Group, met October 15, 1985 at the Mount Prospect Village Hall and are now in phase two of the program and have broken down into four Committees. The Committees will consider Placing Policies, Mass Transit Vehicle Reduction Option, Development and Corridor Impacts and Operations. Trustee Hauser will discuss some 15 items with the Police Department Traffic Section. This study will only relate to the 15 or 16 main corridors. Trustee Hauser voiced his disappointment stating that there were only three Trustees among the 15 in attendance at this meeting. Although a date has not been set, there will be a conference on congestion with the Governor of Illinois and Industry Leaders. The Village Attorney presented a resolution authorizing the execution of a Memorandum of Agreement for a Multi-family Revenue Bond in an amount not to exceed $9,400,000.00 to finish off a project in the Village. The developer and his attorney are in the audience to answer any questions the Board may have. The Village Attorney explained that while the Board has not had time to review this resolution, he has had it in his office for several weeks and did request an amendment to the original requesting approval of the zoning by the Plan Commission. There may be some changes in the future in Federal Legislation which may restrict the housing revenue bonds. It may hinder or restrict the issuance of these bonds after January, 1986, and that is why the petitioner has a great concern for timing and would wish for the Board to take action this evening. The Village Attorney assured the Board that the inducement resolution is merely an indication to the developer that the Village will, providing they conform to the Village enabling ordinance and Village zoning, not object and therefore would issue revenue bonds not to exceed $9,400,00.00 provided their documentation is proper and their zoning is recommended by the Plan Commission. Trustee Hauser said that if the Board does, in fact, adopt this resolution that this in no way impinge on the Plan Commission to give a fair and impartial discussion. The Plan Commission should be aware that this is not a precondition or pre-vote. The Attorney stated that these bonds place no obligation on the Village. Discussion followed regarding the rent restrictions of the tax-free bonds. The Attorney, for the developer, asked for a modification to the face of the resolution and increase the amount of the bond to a limit of $10,000,000.00. It was moved by Trustee Petri and seconded by Trustee Bosslet that the Board adopt Resolution No. 87-85 entitled, "A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE EXECUTION OF A MEMORANDUM OF AGREEMENT WITH AMERICAN NATIONAL BANK AND TRUST COMPANY OF CHICAGO, NOT INDIVIDUALLY BUT AS TRUSTEE UNDER TRUST AGREEMENT DATED JUNE 20, 1985, AND KNOWN AS LAND TRUST NUMBER 64804, REGARDING THE ISSUANCE OF MULTIFAMILY HOUSING REVENUE BONDS IN AN AGGREGATE PRINCIPAL AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED $10,000,000.00". The President directed the Clerk to call the roll - 4 - 10-22-85 on the motion and upon the roll being called the following answered AYE: Trustees Bosslet, Chernick, Gallitano, Hauser, Petri, Tosto; NAY: none; ABSENT: none; whereupon the President declared the motion carried. The Village Clerk read a letter from Lori Mohan requesting permission to post signs in the Schaumburg Township portion of Elk Grove Village for the November election. It was moved by Trustee Chernick and seconded by Trustee Bosslet that the Board grant permission to Lori Mohan to post signs in Elk Grove Village with the stipulation that they be removed within 10 days after the election. The President directed the Clerk to call the roll on the motion and upon the roll being called the following answered AYE: Trustees Chernick, Gallitano, Hauser, Petri, Tosto, Bosslet; NAY: none; ABSENT: none; whereupon the President declared the motion carried. The President asked if anyone in the audience wished to address the Board. There being none, the meeting continued. Trustee Petri requested item C, Gullo Petition, be removed from the Unfinished Business portion of the Agenda. The Village Manager informed the Board that the Assistant Village Manager, Gary Parrin, is attending a meeting in the Village of Itasca concerning the annexation of land west of Rohlwing Road and south of Elk Grove Village parallel to Von Braun Trail. The last information the Village has received regarding that development indicated that they would be looking at a 75-foot setback between the building and the property line of the residents on Von Braun. It will be bermed and landscaped and there will be no parking or truck traffic in that area. The buildings will be no higher than 30-feet and each building will be reduced accordingly to provide the 75-foot separation. The President recognized the Assistant Village Manager and asked him to report on the meeting he attended in Itasca regarding the annexation of property by Trammell Crow. Mr. Parrin stated that the Itasca posture is to annex the Trammell Crow property, all 39 acres, granting them M-1 zoning. They took a vote on the variance for the rear yard setback and for the property line of the building. They agreed to the 75-foot setback and when the conversation started that it would be an all green area. They are going to be looking at different roadway configuration and have not precluded themselves from possibly of having a roadway placed within that 75-feet. They have asked Trammell Crow to go back and look at the development and come up with some better proposals as they have some very strong concern that there is only one source of ingress and egress into the site and they would prefer two. The Itasca Board said there will be no rush on this development because the treatment facility, which will be serving this area, will take about 2 years to construct; however, Trammell Crow is looking to consummate the annexation coming up with an approved site plan as an exhibit to the agreement. This item will be going back to committee but the direction to Trammell Crow is that they will annex and zone the property light industrial and have a 75-foot setback. Whether or not a roadway will be located in the setback is not known. At this time, 8:55 p.m. , the President asked if anyone in the audience wished to address the Board regarding this project. Discussion followed between the Board and residents of Elk Grove Village living on Von Braun Trail, who voiced their concern about diesel fumes and the devaluation of their property if a roadway should be constructed within 75-feet of their property. President Zettek said he has talked to Shirley Ketter, President of Itasca, indicating the Village is sympathetic to the concerns being exhibited by the residents on Von BraunTrail. It is his hope that she will give them every consideration. The Village does feel that the residents have every right to - 5 - 10-22-85 be concerned that there is going to be a development right adjacent to them and the Village also feels that all concerns that Itasca can possibly alleviate, they ought to do. Mrs. Ketter has indicated that within the constraints placed upon them and their ability to negotiate an agreement with the developer, she will do that. President 2ettek said that he will indicate to the Village of Itasca that the residents of Von Braun Trail want a 125-foot setback with 75-feet of greenery, and encourage them to do everything they can to mitigate the problems that are seen with that development. The Village Manager asked the Fire Chief,the Police Chief and the Village Engineer to present reports to the Board regarding the National Training Program at Greenleaf Fire Station, Command Officers' Program in the Police Department, the status of Biesterfield Road extension, and Oakton Street. The Fire Chief said the Elk Grove Fire Department hosted a National Fire Academy Program on Saturday and Sunday, October 19 and 20, 1985 on building construction for fire service personnel at the Greeleaf Fire Station. There were 32 students in attendance for the 2-day program and the instructor was from the Fire Academy in Maryland. The 16 hour program was the first phase of a four phase course on building construction as it relates to the fire services. The other segments will be hosted by other departments in this general area so the students who have attended the first phase will be able to tie into the other three phases. The Fire Chief said he hopes to continue hosting these types of programs as the National Fire Academy is starting to move the programs out into the field and bring the instructors to the departments rather than the firemen going to the instructors. Chief Henrici feels that this is a much more effective and cost effective way of presenting these programs. The Police Chief reported that the Village Manager addressed the Police Department, this morning, during an Impact Study Program with an eye toward the future as to where the department is going and where it is at now, the theme begin Policing in 1986. Also attending this program was arepresentative from the Illinois Department of Transportation who gave a projection as to what the roadways will be in the future. The Assistant Village Manager gave a presentation on land usage projection based on his knowledge of what is going on at this time. A planner from the Forest Preserve District will see what improvements might be made in the Forest Preserve as to any enhancements which might impact traffic in the Village. Stan Klyber, Executive Director of the Greator O'Hare Association of Industry and Commerce, who spoke to the trends in the Industrial Park. George Coney, Finance Director, presented a picture on how revenue is obtained and the various Village funds that are used for disbursement. There will be another 3-hour session tomorrow, Wednesday, October 23, 1985 at Alexian Brothers Medical Center, with the subjects being the demographic trends of Chicago and the Nation and police trends of the future. The Police Chief said that because of the traffic projection and proposed interchanges, he feels the Village should interact with the surrounding communities to receive more information so as to better handle the impact of traffic from those communities into Elk Grove Village. The Village Engineer reported that significant progress is now being made on Biesterfield Road. The paving is scheduled for tomorrow and the traffic signal work is progressing but will not be completed on Meacham Road for several weeks. A revised schedule has been received for Oakton Street and they plan on getting all the curbs and gutters down for the section between Shadywood and Seegers this year, getting the base in, the binder course and the traffic 6 - 10-22-85 markings. They are not planning on getting the surface course down until next year. The traffic signals will be worked on during the winter nonths. The Engineering Department will keep close track of the project so there will not be half of the road torn up during the Winter season. It was moved by Trustee Petri and seconded by Trustee Gallitano that the meeting be adjourned. The motion was voted upon by acclamation, whereupon the President declared the motion carried and the meeting adjourned at 10:28 p.m. Patricia S_ Smith Village Clerk Charles J. Zettek Village President 7 - 10-22-85