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HomeMy WebLinkAboutVILLAGE BOARD - 10/23/1961 - VILLAGE BOARD / ✓ e MINUTES OF A REGULAR 1'jEETING OF THE PRESIDENT AND BOARD CF TRUSTEES OF THE VILLA�.iE OF ELK GROVE VILLAGE HELD ON OCTOBER 23, 1961 President James R. Gibson called the meeting to order at 8:29 PIVI at the Ira L. Rupley School in said Village and directed the Village Clerk to call the roll. Upon the roll being called the following Trustees answered "PRESENT" - Francis J. Dillon, Robert E. Hartshorn, Eugene V. Keith, Charles P. Smith, James R. Young, Charles J. Zettek, Jr.; "ABSENT" - none. It was moved by Trustee Dillon and seconded by Trustee Keith that the minutes of the regular meeting of October 16, 1961 be approved with the following correction: paragraph 5, page 3 should read, "A meeting, requested by Trustee Keith, was scheduled for October 26, 1961. . .. .. ...."; and that the Board dispense with the reading thereof. The motion was voted upon by acclamation; whereupon the President declared the motion carried. Before giving his report, President Gibson stated (1) he wished to express his appreciation to Paddock Publications for prominently publishing the request that Residents report, to the Police Dept., any violations of decency and proper conduct; and that he believes this publicity will act as a strong deterrent effect on any future occurrences; (2) announced that the Pass, Punt and Kick Contest will be held opposite Grove Junior High School on Saturday, October 28th at 9:00 A. M. The President then gave his report which stated: 1. that he has received an invitation to the Regional Dinner Meeting of the Cook County Traffic Safety Commission to be held October 30th and requested Mr. Altergott, Chairman of the Traffic Safety Committee to represent the Village at this meeting; 2. that Sidney S. Rosen, President of the Elk Grove Merchants and Professional Association, has submitted a proposal from the Association to amend the Municipal Code as it applies to coin operated amusement devices; and referred this proposal to the Judiciary & Planning Committee; 3. Herman Di Carlo, h Wildwood Rd., wasappointed to the Youth Commission; 4. John Harling, 20h Ridgewood Rd., was appointed to the Traffic Safety Committee; 5. an announcement has been received regarding a ten week lecture and discussion series sponsored by the University College, the University of Chicago, entitled, "The Future of Northeastern Illinois"; and this announcement was circulated to the Board so anyone interested in attending could so indicate; (The Plan Commission has already enrolled). Engineer Fletcher reported (1) that corrective work is being done in Sections 6S, 6N, 7 and 8E and when he is informed it is completed, he will inspect these sections and submit a report at that time; (2) the driveway specifications have I been compiled except for establishing a maximum width of the driveway at the property line and at the curb. The driveway specifications were referred to the Streets and Sewers Committee, I and the Board requested that the Plan Commission make a recommendation regarding the maximum width at the property line and curb. Trustee Hartshorn requested that the Board depart from the agenda in order to present a report of the Judiciary and Planning Committee regarding the request I by Centex Construction Co. for rezoning of 37 acres to permit apartment construction. There being no objections, Trustee Hartshorn then read the following report: I "It is the opinion of the Judiciary and Planning Committee that in the matter of case #61-6 the Village Board concur in the recommendation of the Zoning Board and grant the requested rezoning to A2, with one contingent factor to be explained below. In our deliberations we recognized that many questions were involved here and we did our utmost to treat each of these objectively and in its proper relation to the whole problem. Some of these were: 1. Need 5. Schools 2. Growth 6. Appearance 3. Balance 7. Location 4.. Traffic 8. Control I i -1- Reg. 10-23-61 1 In considering multiple family dwellings, the first three factors, that is, need, growth and balance, must be considered collectively since in practice they are so intimately intermingled that one cannot consider any separately. We feel there is a need for multiple family dwelling units here and now.. This need goes hand in hand with the overall expansion of the entire northwest area, not only in regard to population but industrial as well. Our Village enjoys a unique position in the northwest suburbs because of our present industrial facilities and our potential for continued growth. In order to foster this growth, not only within the Village limits but in the surrounding area as well, we feel it is necessary to have multiple family dwelling units. Multiple family dwelling units will have the effect of satisfying an existing need and may, in some small part, be a means of attracting new industry to our area. Even without the industrial potential, apartments are necessary to provide for population growth for those who are not able or willing to purchase single family residences. We feel that it is not logical to assume an eventual population in the range of 60,000 from single family residences alone. Apartments, aside from providing industrial and population growth, will help to achieve a more balanced community by attracting various other age and income groups. We feel that the streets bordering this area are adequate to handle present or anticipated traffic. There has been no evidence that school-age children emanating from the proposed apartments will assert an undesired pressure on our present school system. The appearance of the buildings as proposed seems to be compatible with the surrounding single family residence units and from that standpoint are not objectionable. . Regarding location, there are non-residential uses on two sides of this area which is close to schools, churches and other public facilities. Abutting residences are at a minimum. In the matter of control, we feel that our current zoning ordinance can be improved. However, a new ordinance is being drafted which will better strenghten our density controls. To protect the Village in the interim, we propose that since the builder has indicated throughout the hearings that he will maintain the proposed density and floor area ratios, a letter to this effect be submitted to the Board and that any affirmative action on this r e m ning be contingent on receipt of such letter." There followed a discussion concerning the foregoing recommendation of the Judiciary and Planning Committee. Trustee Young stated that, before voting, he needed more information, clarification on problems, and that there are questions that remain unanswered in his mind, and therefore he would have to abstain from voting. I Trustee Zettek requested that the Petitioner give consideration to construction i of the first 100 units as far removed as possible from the intersection of Ridge Avenue and Elk Grove Boulevard and that a formal report be given the Board. i During the discussion period, the following persons were recognized for brief comments regarding the rezoning in question: Mr. James Schimeall, Mrs. Carol Hertz. It was moved by Trustee Dillon and seconded by Trustee Keith that the Board concur in the original recommendation of the Zoning Board of Appeals in Case 61-6, rezoning 37 acres for multiple dwelling use, contingent on the receipt of a letter from the builder indicating that he will maintain the proposed density and floor .area ratios as was indicated in hearing testimony. It was moved by Trustee Young that the preceding motion be tabled. There being no second, the President declared the motion failed. Trustee Young answered negatively in reply to Trustee Hartshorn's question as to whether the answers to Trustee Young's questions might be found in the material that the Judiciary and Planning Committee had gathered from the hearings held on this case. The President directed the Clerk to call the roll on the above motion made by Trustee Dillon and seconded by Trustee Keith. Upon the roll being calked the I following Trustees answered "AYE" - Dillon, Hartshorn, Keith, Smith, Zettek; "NAY" - none; "ABSTAIN" - Young. Whereupon the President declared the motion carried. I -2- Reg. 10-23-61 I It was moved by Trustee Hartshorn and seconded by Trustee Dillon that the Board instruct the Village Attorney to draft the proper ordinance applying to the rezoning of property in Zoning Board Case 61-6. The President directed the Clerk to call the roll on the motion and upon the roll being called the following Trustees answered "AYE" - Dillon, Hartshorn, Keith, Smith, Zettek; "NAY" - Young. Whereupon the President declared the motion carried. Mr. Jack C. Michala, Chairman, Zoning Board of Appeals gave the following reports: "The Zoning Board of Appeals has met and considered Case #61-11-; .a pre-annexation zoning from R-1 (20,000 square foot single family dwelling district) to &-1 (Business District). The real estate in question is approximately 18 acres at the Northwest corners of Devon and Arlington Heights Roads. Your Zoning Board returns the following recommendation against the pre:annexation zoning: 1. Since immediately across the street to the East we have Business Zoning, this board feels no need at this time for excessive business zoning at this location. 2. At this present time a rezoning to business at this locale would not be as much a need as in another area. Your zoning board urgently recommends that the Village Board turn down this pre- annexation zoning request." "Case 61-10, a request by Centex Construction Company for pre-annexation zoning to B-1 that real estate consisting of approximately 52 acres located at the southwest corner of Biesterfield and Arlington Heights Roads was presented at the public hearing on Thursday, September 21, 1961. It is the conclusion of the Zoning Board of Appeals that the highest and best use of the said real estate is a shopping center as proposed for the following reasons: 1. The present shopping facilities were not designed to provide shopping for the ultimate size of our village. It was testified that the present population is sufficient to support the proposed facilities of stage 1. 2. It is located at the intersection of two arterial streets at the approximate center of the Village.. 3. It was testified that this is the proper size and type of shopping facility at the completion of the final stage for a future population of 50,000. This figure was determined by a study of this area by a land planning consultant. It is the recommendation of the Zoning Board of Appeals that the real estate in question be granted preannexation zoning to B-l." "It has come to the attention of the Zoning Board of Appeals that there is an unincorporated area abutting the property referred to in case 61-10. To enable the Village to exercise proper control of the land use, the Zoning Board of Appeals requests that you instruct the Village Attorney to investigate and report on the advisability of involuntary annexation of that real estate at the northwest corner of Biesterfield Road and Arlington Heights Road." Attorney Hofert stated that if the property in question is under 60 acres and is surrounded on all four sides, it is then eligible for involuntary annexation. ! Mr. Michala stated that if the annexation requested in Case 61-10 is granted, this property will then be surrounded by the Village. The above question of possible involuntary annexation of that property at the MI corner of Biesterfield Rd. and Arlington Heights Rd. was referred to Attorney Hofert for investigation. Mr. Michala read the following report: "The Elk Grove Village Zoning Board of Appeals has met in the manner prescribed by law, at which time testimony relating to Case #t61-9, was heard. We have subsequently reconvened to consider the merits of this case, a petition I for a variance. We do not believe that exceptional conditions exist, peculiar to petitioner's property, and thus do not believe that practical difficulties or particular hardship of the usual sense will be experienced by the petitioner if his request is denied. We believe further that in effect, the petitioner is now requesting official sanction of an act illegally performed, and regarding which no remedying efforts have since been made. We do believe however that a hardship of a very unique sort would result if the ! petition were denied. 4;e feel it would be in error to decline this petition I -3- Reg. 10-23-61 I where in a previous case involving much the same property use, the petition was granted by the village board notwithstanding the zoning board's recommendation to the contrary, said recommendation based on the law then and now in effects Accordingly, consistent with the village board's unanimity in its refusal to properly invoke the applicable ordinance in a prior case, the Elk Grove Village Zoning Board of Appeals has unanimously agreed to grant the variance, and pursuant to Article III Section 7.304 of our village code, we have this date issued instructions to the Building Department to issue the appropriate permit with all possible dispatch." Mr. Michala stated that in regards to the above case 61-9, the Zoning Board has rec--:.ved a letter from neighbors of Mr. Monegato to the effect that they have no objection to the section of fence constructed on the east side of the Monegato property. The Board referred Zoning Board reports on Cases 61-11 and 61-10 to the Judiciary and Planning Committee for recommendations. President Gibson reported that Mr. Carson, Chairman of the Plan Commission, was unavoidably detained, and that Mr. Carson wished to report to the Board that the Plan Commission has no objections to the proposed signs of the Jaycees being posted at key approaches to the Village, but that they would like to talk to the Jaycees regarding the wording of the signs. Trustee Smith stated he felt the responsibility of the Plan Commission ended with approval or disapproval of location of the signs. President Gibson stated that the Plan Commission would like to meet with the Board next Monday to discuss hiring of a planner and possibly interview one planner at this meeting, tentatively scheduled for Monday October 30th. Trustee Keith requested that a Special Meeting be held on Monday, October 30th to award furniture bids; and the Board and the Plan Commission could meet following adjournment of this Special Meeting. Mr. Sidney Miller, of the Playground and Recreation Board, reported that the requested senior equipment is in at Midway Park, and contracts have been I t for landscaping of North End, Midway and Park #3. Mr. Miller requested an additional 75. for a second basketball court at Midway Park, and stated that this would complete the equipping of Midway Park. It was moved by Trustee Smith and seconded by Trustee Dillon that the Board authorize the Playground and Recreation Board an additional 05. expenditure to complete the plan for Midway Park. The President directed the Clerk to call the roll on the motion and upon the roll being called the following Trustees answered "AYE" - Dillon, Hartshorn, Keith, Smith, Young, Zettek; "NAY" - none. Whereupon the President declared the motion carried. Mr. R. Larberg, Board of Health, stated that an inspection will be made on Wednesday, October 25, 1961, of the cafeteria at Sola Electric Co. and of vending machines located in plants in the Industrial Park. Mr. John Schultz of the Cook County Board of Health will accompany the Village Board of Health members on this inspection. At this time (10:03PM) President Gibson declared a recess to allow residents to direct comments and questions to the Board. The President reconvened the meeting at 10:05 PM and directed the Village Clerk to call the roll. Upon the roll being called the following.Trustees answered "PRESENT"- Dillon, Hartshorn, Keith, Smith, Young, Zettek; 'ABSENT" - none. It was moved by Trustee Smith and seconded by Trustee Young that the following motion made on July 10, 1961 be rescinded: "That the Board authorize W. F. Fitzsimmons & Co. an additional expense of $;298.00 for the purpose of an overhead door for the south wall of the Street Dept. Building". The President directed the Clerk to call the roll on the motion and upon the roll being called the following Trustees answered "AYE" - Dillon, Hartshorn, Keith, Smith, Young, Zettek; "NAY" - none. Whereupon the President declared the motion carried. -4- Reg. 10-23-61 f It was moved by Trustee Smith and seconded by Trustee Young that the Board authorize an expenditure of 1;278.00 to be paid from the Bond Account to the Overhead Door Co., 70 Scott Street, Elk Grove Village, for a door for the Street Dept. Building. The President directed the Clerk to call the roll on the motion and upon the roll being called the following Trustees answered "AYE" - Dillon, Hartshorn, Keith, Smith, Young, Zettek; "MAY" - none. Whereupon the President declared the motion carried. It was moved by Trustee Dillon and seconded by Trustee Young that the Board approve change Order #3, on the Fire Station and Municipal Building, which deducts all asphalt paving per plan and specification, thereby reducing the general contractor's contract to 1'1760"-75• The Clerk was instructed to notify the Treasurer to earmark 1:3026.00 for the purpose of asphalt paving. The President directed the Clerk to call the roll on the motion and upon the roll being called the following Trustees answered "AYE" - Dillon, Hartshorn, Keith, Smith, Young, Zettek; "NAY" - none. Whereupon the President declared the motion carried. In regards to the proposed purchase of a used Galion Motor Grader, Trustee Young stated that this equipment is in good working condition, can be used by the Street Dept. for snow removal, cutting shoulders and drainage easement; the original cost was 1-28,000; that the purchase price of 43100. can be paid off on a long range basis through Motor Fuel Tax funds; and that with this equipment the Street Dept. would not need a dump truck for which there is an appropriation in the current fiscal year. It was moved by Trustee Young and seconded by Trustee Dillon that the Board authorize an expenditure not to exceed ~.3100. for the purchase of a used Galion Motor Grader. The President directed the Clerk to call the roll on the motion and upon the roll being called the following Trustees answered "AYE" - Dillon, Hartshorn, Keith, Smith, Young, Zettek; "NAY" - none. Whereupon the President declared the motion carried. Trustee Hartshorn reported he had received a bill for insurance and terms of building use on the temporary quarters used by the Fire, Police andBuilding Depts. on Tonne Rd. Trustee Smith stated he will Negotiate the terms of the statement and have the premium that is to be charged the Village based on the amount of time that the premises will be occupied by Village personnel and equipment. It was moved by Trustee Hartshorn and seconded by Trustee Dillon that the Board authorize $100. for attendance of officials at the Annual Conference of the Illinois Municipal League, Springfield, November 4th through November 7th. With the consent of Trustee Hartshorn and Dillon, Trustee Keith amended the motion i to include that the Village share (50-50) the expenses incurred by Attorney Hofert i at this conference. The President directed the Clerk to call the roll on the motion and upon the roll being called the following Trustees answered "AYE "- Dillon, Hartshorn, Keith, Smith, Young, Zettek; "NAY" - none. Whereupon the I, President declared the motion carried. Attorney Hofert suggested that the Appropriation Ordinance be re-examined and a re-grouping made at the earliest possible moment. It was moved by Trustee Zettek and seconded by Trustee Keith that the Board i authorize a pay scale of 1x100.00 each, per month, for the school crossing guards. The President directed the Clerk to call the roll on the motion and upon the iroll being called the following Trustees answered "AYE" - Dillon, Hartshorn, Keith, Smith, Young, Zettek; "NAY" - none. Whereupon the President declared the motion j carried. I It was moved by Trustee Zettek and seconded by Trustee Dillon that the Board authorize the payment to each of 3 crossing guards the amount of X100. per month retroactive to September 14, 1961. The President directed the Clerk to call the roll on the motion and upon the roll being called the following Trustees answered "AYE" - Dillon, Hartshorn, Keith, Smith, Young, Zettek; "NAY" - none. Whereupon i the President declared the motion carried. Trustee Zettek pointed out to Board members that Section 14.805 of the Municipal Code provides that a parking violation may be paid at the police station within 48 hours for 1;1.50, and recommended that to exercise better control over the 2 AI4 to 5 AM parking restriction that this fine be increased to x;;2.00. -5- Reg. 10-23-61 It was moved by Trustee Zettek and seconded by Trustee Dillon that the Village Attorney be instructed to amend Section 14.805 of the Municipal Code changing the fine from 4v�.50 to x"2.00. Following discussion, the above motion was withdrawn with the consent of the second. It was moved by Trustee Young and seconded by Trustee Dillon that Section 14.805 of the Municipal Code be repealed. The President directed the Clerk to call the roll on the motion and upon the roll being called the following Trustees answered "AYE" - Dillon, Hartshorn, Keith, Smith, Young, Zettek; "NAY" - none. Whereupon the President declared the motion carried. The Clerk presented Resolution No. 2-61 of the Library Board. It was moved by Trustee Dillon and seconded by Trustee Keith that the Board accept Resolution No. 2-61 passed by the Library Board and direct that it be filed by the Village Clerk. The President directed the Clerk to call the roll on the motion and upon the roll being called the following Trustees answered "AYE" - Dillon, Hartshorn, Keith, Smith, Young, Zettek; "NAY" - none. Whereupon the President declared the motion carried. The Clerk distributed copies of a proposed ordinance entitled "AN ORDINANCE PROVIDING FOR THE ISSUANCE OF 1961 LIBRARY TAX ANTICIPATION WARRANTS OF THE VILLAGE OF ELK GROVE VILLAGE, IN COOK COUNTY, ILLINOIS". It was moved by Trustee Dillon and seconded by Trustee Keith that the Board waive the first reading rule with respect to the above ordinance. The President directed the Clerk to call the roll on the motion and upon the roll being called the following Trustees answered "AYE" - Dillon, Hartshorn, Keith, Smith, Young, Zettek; "NAY" - none. Whereupon the President declared the motion carried. It was moved by Trustee Dillon and seconded by Trustee Hartshorn that the Board pass Ordinance No. 203 entitled, "AN ORDINANCE PROVIDING FOR THE ISSUANCE OF 1961 LIBRARY TAX ANTICIPATION WARRANTS OF THE VILLAGE OF ELK GROVE VILLAGE, IN COOK COUNTY, ILLINOIS". The President directed the Clerk to call the roll on the motion and upon the roll being called the following Trustees answered "AYE" - Dillon, Hartshorn, Keith, Smith, Young, Zettek; "NAY" - none. Whereupon the President declared the motion carried. Trustee Keith requested that the Board submit specific questions to him to be forwarded to the Jaycees for inclusion in their Questionnaire, and stated that the Questionnaires are to be returned by the Residents unsigned, so that good results are expected by this approach. The Clerk read a copy of a letter to the Elk Grove Water & Sewer Co., Inc. from the Dept. of Public Health, Springfield, stating that approval, subject to certain conditions contained in the letter, is given of the plans and specifications for proposed improvements to the water works, including water main extension, according to plans and specifications submitted by Engineer E. J. McCabe, plans designated as "Section 11". Attorney Hofert reported receipt of a request for a disclaimer, from Mr. Jack N. Pritzker, representing the Centex Industrial Park, which involves a waiver of 5 ft. of the 15 foot easement to the rear of property facing the railroad tracks. They indicate they have releases executed by Commonwealth Edison Co., Northern Illinois Gas Company and Illinois Bell Telephone Co. The Board referred this lmatter to Engineer Fletcher and to the Plan Commission. i It was moved by Trustee Dillon and seconded by Trustee Hartshorn that the meeting be adjourned. The motion was voted upon by acclamation; whereupon the President declared the motion carried and the meeting adjourned at 10:50 PM. Approved: Eleanor G. Turner, Village Clerk i James R. Gibson, President -6- Reg. 10-23-61