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HomeMy WebLinkAboutVILLAGE BOARD - 09/13/1962 - VILLAGE BOARD � s MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE PRESIDENT AND BOARD OF TRUSTEES I OF THE VILLAGE OF ELK GROVE VILLAGE HELD ON SEPTEMBER 13, 1962 The Village Clerk called the meeting to order at 8:20 PM in the Municipal Building in said Village and called the roll. In response to the roll call the following Trustees answered "PRESENT" - Francis J. Dillon, Eugene V. Keith, Charles P. Smith, Charles J. Zettek, Jr.; "ABSENT" - President James R. Gibson. i It was moved by Trustee Smith and seconded by Trustee Zettek that Trustee Dillon be appointed to act as President Pro-tem at this meeting in the absence of i President Gibson. The motion was voted upon by acclamation; whereupon the Clerk declared the motion carried. ` It was moved by Trustee Zettek and seconded by Trustee Young that the minutes of the regular meeting of September 6, 1962 be approved as submitted and that the Board dispense with the reading thereof. The motion was voted upon by acclamation; whereupon the President Pro-tem declared the motion carried. Regarding discontinuance of fire protection to Branigar Estates Subdivision as of September 15, 1962, Attorney Hofert stated that he had talked to Mr. Schultz informing him of that fact, and that Mr. Schultz said he would have Mr. Budwick contact Trustee Zettek in President Gibson's absence. Trustee Zettek said that he has spoken with Mr. Budwick regarding the proposed charge for fire protection and told him that the Village Board members, who had discussed this proposal over a period of months, feel that it is a fair offer. Building Inspector T. Rettenbacher gave the following Building Department report I for the month of August 1962: 25 permits issued, construction cost $347,665.00, fees collected $1,307.00. Treasurer Coney presented a report showing cash balances as of August 31, 1962 as follows: General Fluid: $11,391.59 Bond Fund:$11,283.21 Motor Fuel Tax Fund: $44,505.66 Escrow Fund: $3,439.12 Working Cash Fund: $1,809.34 Also shown in this report was Anticipated Revenue and total receipts for this fiscal year; a match-up of appropriation/working budget/expenditures for August and fiscal year to date. (This report will be on file in the Clerk's Office.) ITreasurer Coney stated that he has received $82,734 in real estate taxes and an additional $10,000 or $11,000 is due in October; that he has received $17,330 Ifrom the Road and .Bridge tax and another $1,000 will be forthcoming. Engineer Fletcher stated that as a result of inspection of sidewalks at the following addresses, a report of repair work needed was given to Centex Construction Co. : 1097 Cypress, 248 Fern, 269 Mulberry. Mr. Fletcher said that he feels sure that the developer will make the necessary repairs. Regarding the drainage surrounding Ridge School, Engineer Fletcher stated that this has been gone over a couple of times but that he will discuss this drainage I with the Supt, of Buildings & Grounds of School District 59; and in response to Trustee Young's request that- a comprehensive study be made concerning various l drainage problems, Engineer Fletcher said that he will work on such a study. i Engineer Fletcher reported that he would like to advertise for bulk salt at this time but that the State requires an outline of the full maintenance program before bids for salt can be accepted. ITrustee Smith presented 25 invoices for a total payment of $2,749.66 from the General Corporate Account. (Itemization will be on file in the Clerk's Office.) I It was moved by Trustee Smith and seconded by Trustee Young that the Board authorize the payment of 25 invoices totaling $2,749.66 from the General Corporate I Account. The President Pro-tem directed the Clerk to call the roll on the motion and upon the roll being called the following Trustees answered "AYE" - Dillon, Keith, Smith, Young, Zettek; "NAY" - none. Whereupon the President Fro-tem I declared the motion carried. - -1- Reg. 9-13-62 I ' I It was moved by Trustee Smith and seconded by Trustee Young that the Board instruct the Village Treasurer that the salary of Rosalie Rossol, Clerk-Typist, is $3640 annually, payable on a semi-monthly basis. The President Pro-tem directed the I Clerk to call the roll on the motion and upon the roll being called the following Trustees answered "AYE" - Dillon, Keith, Smith, Young, Zettek; "NAY" - none. Where- upon the President Pro-tem declared the motion carried. I Mr. E. H. Brown, Plan Commission Chairman, gave the following reports: I - Regarding Zoning Board of Appeals Case 62-3, a request by Centex Construction Co. , for rezoning from R1 Residential to M2 Heavy Industry, of approximately 95 acres I located in DuPage County at the SE corner of Devon Avenue and Route 83, the Plan Commission recommended that the rezoning be granted since (1) the property is unsuitable for residential development due to the proximity of O'Hare Field, and i (2) the surrounding property is zoned M2 by the Counties of Cook & DuPage. Regarding Zoning Board of Appeals Case 62-4, a request by Mr. Stillmank for pre- annexation zoning from R1 to B2 of property on the north side of Devon Avenue, just west of the Berthold Nursery, the Plan Commission recommended that the pre- annexation zoning be denied for the following reasons: (1) the surrounding property is zoned residential, and the rezoning, if granted, would constitute spot zoning; (2) rezoning would probably result in the entire strip between Ridge Ave. and Tonne Road being rezoned to commercial, and the Plan Commission feels that a strip commercial development in this location would not be the highest and best use of the land. County Zoning hearing, Docket #408, a request to rezone approximately 2 acres on the north side of Algonquin Road and approximately 300 feet east of Elmhurst Rd. from B2 Restricted Service district to R5 General Residence district for duplex apartments. The Plan Commission recommended that no objection be filed against docket 408 since it appears that the requested rezoning is compatible with the zoning of the surrounding area and since it appears also that the school facilities will not be overcrowded as a result of the rezoning. I County Zoning hearing, Docket ##434, a request to rezone approximately 43 acres bounded on the east by Busse Rd, and approximately 540 feet north from the inter- section of Dempster St. and Busse Road, from R4 Single Family Residence to R5 General Residence for multi-family dwellings. Mr. Brown reported that, according to the j testimony, two story apartment buildings 17 feet in height with a parking ratio j of one per unit will be built on 13 of the 43 acres; on the remaining 30 acres, two j story buildings will be erected 26 feet high with a parking ratio of 1-f' per unit; a real estate appraiser testified that the area is unsuitable for single family i dwellings due to the power line right-of-way and the busy Algonquin Road nearby. Based on the testimony and on the fact that no objections were raised to the proposed rezoning, the Plan Commission recommended that no objection be filed Iagainst docket 434. County Zoning hearing, Docket 6 a request to rezone approximately 5 acres on the east side of Elmhurst Road, bounded on the south and east by the Chicago and Northwestern Railroad, and approximately 1320 feet north of Devon Avenue, from M1 Restricted Manufacturing district to M2 General Manufacturing district. Edison Fuel & Material Co. plan to erect a portable concrete batch plant similar to that I of the Material Service Corp. and the Vice-President of that firm testified that they plan to use dust inhibitors and there would be no noise or smoke. The Plan Commission recommended that the Village file an objection to this proposed rezoning for the following reasons: (1) the County zoning classification M2 is not compatible with the M2 zoning of Elk Grove Village and a concrete batch plant would not be I permitted under the Elk Grove Village zoning ordinance; (2) since the Material Service Co, which is adjacent to the subject property is operating under a non- conforming use, it is apparent that at the time of the passing of the Cook County Zoning Ordinance it was determined that the highest and bast use of the land was M1 . Nothing in the area has occurred to change the situation and the Plan Commission does not feel that a non-conforming use determines the highest and best use of the surrounding property; (3) the plant as proposed would be portable and if conditions required, it could be removed leaving a 5 acre parcel of land on which could be erected an even more undesirable. use than is proposed; (4) rezoning of the land on the east side of Elmhurst Road to the County M2 classification would make the Elk Grove Village industrial property along the west side of Elmhurst Road less desirable since the County and Village M2 classifications are not com- patible. -2- Reg. 9-13-62 I 1 S I Zonipg Case 62-4 was referred to the Judiciary and Planning Committee for further ` study in conjunction with the Plan Commission. It was moved by Trustee Keith and seconded by Trustee Young that the Board concur in the recommendation of the Plan Commission and enter an objection to the proposed rezoning per County Docket #446, based on the facts as outlined by the Plan Commission. I The motion was voted upon by acclamation; whereupon the President Pro-tem declared the motion carried. Board members commended Chairman Brown and Plan Commission members for the great amount of time, effort and study that resulted in the report they presented at this meeting. The Clerk read a letter dated September 13, 1962 from 1`r. Evan W. Stebbins, Centex Construction Co., Inc. , requesting a continuance of the variation hearing with the Zoning Board regarding the height of the hospital, which hearing had been scheduled for September 25th. This correspondence was referred to the Zoning Board of Appeals. The Clerk reported receipt of (1) notice from the State Department of Revenue of Municipal Tax to be remitted to the Village for the month of June 1962 in the amount of $4,666.93; (2) letters from Governor Kerner, Rolling Meadows Police Chief Campbell, and Rabbi Gomaran, Beth Tikvah Congreation, saying they are unable to accept the invitation extended to them to attend the dedication ceremony for the Municipal Building on September 16th. It was moved by Trustee Zettek and seconded by Trustee Young that the Board adopt i Resolution No. 21-62 entitled "A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING REIMBURSEMENT OF EXPENSES OF FIRE CHIEF AND VOLUNTEER FIREMEN" . Following discussion of the above resolution it was decided that Section 1 of said resolution should be rewritten and clarified, and the above motion was with- drawn with the consent of the second. IA first reading was had of the following two proposed ordinances: I "An Ordinance Amending Section 14.204 (Stop Intersections) and Section 14.202 (Designated through Streets) and Repealing part of Section 14.204 (Stop 'Inter- sections) of the Municipal Code of Elk Grove Village". I "An Ordinance A.mendin Taxi Cab License Ordinance of the Municipal Code of Elk g P �I Grove Village". I In addition to and in conjunction with the proposed ordinance regarding taxi cab I license, copies of a proposed resolution and certificate of authority were also distributed to Board members. A Committee meeting was scheduled for Saturday, September 22nd, 9 AM in the Trustees Room, to discuss the proposed Sign Ordinance. At this time (9:30 PM) the President Pro-tem declared a recess of 10 minutes to I permit anyone in attendance to address Board members. President Pro-tem Dillon reconvened the meeting at 9:35 PM and directed the Village Clerk to call the roll. Upon the roll being called .the following Trustees answered "PRESENT" - Eugene V. Keith, Charles P. Smith, James R. Young, Charles J. Zettek, Jr. "ABSENT" - President James R. Gibson. I Trustee Keith suggested that consideration of widening of Higgins Road be removed from the agenda. I President Pro-tem Dillon announced that Building Inspector Frank Scharringhausen has submitted his resignation effective September 15, 1962, and stated that 14r. lScharringhausen is to be commended for his many years of constructive service Iand that the Village is indebted to Mr. Scharringhausen for his efforts and guidance. It was moved by Trustee Zettek and seconded by Trustee Keith that the Board authorize I the Village Attorney to draft a resolution commending Mr. Scharringhausen for his service to Elk Grove Village. The motion was voted upon by acclamation; whereupon the President Pro-tem declared the motion carried. -4- Reg. 9-13-62 1 I Trustee Young opened a discussion on the proposed plans of Bennett & Kahnweiler, Agents for the Centex Industrial Park, to landscape the median strip on Nicholas and Pratt Boulevards and to plant willow trees, these trees having been selected because of their rapid growth and ability to absorb moisture. It was the general agreement that these trees would not be acceptable and Trustee Young requested the Village Engineer's assistance in the selection of a suitable substitute. I The Clerk was requested to write Mr. Marshall Bennett notifying him that the Municipal Ccde does not permit planting of willow trees and that applications for I parkway plantings are to be made to the Clerk, as provided in the Code. It was moved by Trustee Zettek and seconded by Trustee Young that the meeting be adjourned. The motion was voted upon by acclamation; whereupon the President Pro- tem declared the motion carried, and the meeting adjourned at 9:40 PM. I Eleanor G. Turner Village Clerk Approved: J 6s R. Gibson President , i i i I i i II i i I i I -13-62 -5- Reg. 9 i i