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HomeMy WebLinkAbout04/03/1990 VB minutes MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE MAYOE ~ND BOARD OF TRUSTEES OF THE VILLAGE OF MOUNT PROSPECT APRIL 3~ 1990 CALL TO ORDER CALL TO ORDER Mayor Farley called the meeting to order at 7:30 P.M. ROLL CALL Present upon roll call: Mayor Gerald Farley Trustee Ralph Arthur Trustee Mark Busse Trustee Timothy Corcoran Trustee Leo Floros Trustee George Van Geem Trustee Theodore Wattenberg INVOCATION The invocation was given by Trustee Van Geem. INVOCATION APPROVAL OF MINUTES Trustee Arthur, seconded by Trustee Busse, APPROVE moved to approve the minutes of the~regular MINUTES meeting of the Mayor and Board of Trustees held March 20, 1990. Upon roll call: Ayes: Arthur, Busse, Corcoran, Floros, Van Geem, Wattenberg Nays: None Motion carried. APPROVAL OF BILLS Trustee Floros, seconded by Trustee Van Geem, APPROVE BILLS moved to approve the following list of bills: General Fund $ 643,882 Motor Fuel Tax Fund 110 Community Development Block Grant Fund 1,822 Illinois Municipal Retirement Fund 10,693 Waterworks & Sewerage Fund 54,751 Parking System Revenue Fund 7,163 Risk Management Fund 122,283 P.W. Facility Construction Fund A - P.W. Facility Construction Fund B - Capital Improvement, Repl. or Rep. Fund 1,636 Special Service Area Const. %5 - Special Service Area Const. 96 - Downtown Redev. Const. Fund (1985) - Downtown Redev. Const. Fund (1987) - Corporate Purpose Improvement 1990 - Debt Service Funds 3,644 Flexcomp Trust Fund - Escrow Deposit Fund 3,159 Police Pension Fund 37,315 Firemen's Pension Fund 41,591 Benefit Trust Fund - $928,0~9 Upon roll call: Aye~ Arthur, Dusse, Corcoran, Floros, Van Geem Nays: Wattenberg Motion carried. COMMUNICATIONS AND PETITIONS - CITIZENS TO BE HEARD Dolores Haugh stated that the Historical Society has HISTORICAL- established a corporate Citizen Award, acknowledging SOCIETY: the financial support of the Society by a business CORPORATE in excess of $5,000. CITIZEN AWARD The first recipients of this award are the First Chicago Bank of Mount Prospect and the Randhurst Merchants Association. M~YOR~S REPORT PROCLAMATIONS: Mayor Farley proclaimed the April 27, 1990 as Arbor Day ARBOR DAY in the Village. SENIOR CITIZEN The month of May was proclaimed as Senior Citizen Month MONTH & SENIOR and May 3, 1990 as Senior citizen Celebration Day in CITIZEN Mount Prospect. CELEBRATION DAY ORGAN DONOR & Mayor Farley also proclaimed the week of April 22-29, LIBRARY WEEK 1990 as Organ Donor Week and Library Week. OLD BUSINESS PATE SUBDIVISION Pate Subdivision, Wildwood Lane An ordinance was presented for second reading that would authorize execution of a recapture agreement relative to the development of the subject property. At the request of the Petitioner, action on this matter was deferred to the next meeting April 17th. ZBA 15-V-90 ZBA 15-V-90, 215 East Prospect Avenue 215 E.PROSPECT An Ordinance was presented for second reading that AVENUE would grant the following variations in order for this existing business to expand: to allow an 11' side yard to the east and a 25.56 side yard on the west, instead of the required 30'; to allow the existing front yard of 29.57', instead of the required 40'; to allow a lot size of 2.285 acres instead of 4 acres; to allow two 12' x 35' loading docks, instead of the required 12' x 50'; to allow 61 parking spaces instead of the required 66; to allow a zero foot distance on the east for parking, instead of the required 10', and 15' on the south, instead of the required 30'; and, to allow 84% impervious surface lot coverage (3,684.sq. ft. over the maximum), instead of the permitted 80%). The Zoning Board of Appeals recommended granting these requests by a vote of 6-0. This property will be the subject of a plat of subdivision in the near future, conolidating these two lots of record into one. Trustee Busse stated that he would pass on this vote due to the fact that he does business with the Petitioner and that may be considered a conflict of interest. ORDo NO.4164 Trustee Floros, seconded by T~stee Arthur, moved for passage of Ordinance NO. 4164 AN ORDINANCE G~IN~ V~J~IATIONS FO~ PROPERTY LOCATED AT 3!5 EAST PROSPECT AVENUE Upon roll call: Ayes: Arthur, Corcoran, Floros, Van Geem, Wattenberg _ Nays: None Pass: Susse Motion carried. AMEND CH. 18 An Ordinance was presented for first reading that would amend specified sections of Chapter 18 (Traffic Code). The amendments include prohibiting Page 2 - April 3, 1990 parking on the north side of Henry Street for the first 35 feet east of Owen; prohibiting parking on both the north and south side of Highland Avenue 35 feet west of Main Street; reducing the speed limit on Eric, Neil, Autumn and Harvest Lane from 30 MPH to 25 MPH; prohibits parking on the north and south sides of Harvest Lane, at the narrow portion at Business Center Drive; and, prohibits parking within a specified area on the west side of Nordic Road. The Safety Commission recommended the amendments by votes of 6-0. Trustee Floros, seconded by Trustee Arthur, moved to waive the rule requiring two readings of an Ordinance. Upon roll call: Ayes: Arthur, Busse, Corcoran, Floros, Van Geem, Wattenberg Nays: None Motion carried. Trustee Floros, seconded by Trustee Van Geem, moved ORD.NO. 4165 for passage of Ordinance No. 4165 AN ORDINANCE AMENDING SPECIFIED SECTIONS OF CHAPTER 18 (TRAFFIC CODE) Upon roll call: Ayes: Arthur, Busse, Corcoran, Floros, Van Geem, Wattenberg Nays: None Motion carried. NEW BUSINESS ZBA 17-SU-90, 2200 South Eusse Road ZBA 17-SU-90 The Petitioner is requesting a Special Use in the 2200 S.BUSSE na=ure of a Planned Unit Development to permit a light industrial condominium complex comprised of 5 units. The Zoning Board of Appeals recommended granting this request by a vote of 6-0. The Petitioner stated that he would like to create a commercial condominium complex on this 8 acre parcel. Trustee Arthur, seconded by Trustee Corcoran, moved to concur with the recommendation of the Zoning Board of Agpeals and grant the Special Use as requested in ZBA 17-SU-90. Ugon roll call: Ayes: Arthur, Busse, Corcoran, Floros, Van Geem, Wattenberg Nays: None Motion carried. An Ordinance will be 9resente~ for 1st reading on April 17th. ZBA 14-V-90~ 910 Owen ZBA 14-V-90 The' Petitioner is requesting v&riati~ns to allow 910 OWEN a 24 foot wide driveway for a one-car garage, instead of the permitted 15 feet; to allow a zero foot setback for a parking pad; and, to allow 37% impervious coverage in the front yard instead of the permitted 35%. The Zoning Board of Appeals recommended granting these variations by a vote of 4-0. It was noted that the Petitioner had replaced an existing 24 foot wide driveway that was in disrepair, however he did not obtain a per, it. It was also noted that most of the homes in this area have driveways of this width. Page 3 - April 3, 1990 Trustee Wattenberg, seconded by Trustee Corcoran, moved to concur with the Zoning Board of Appeals and grant the variations requested in ZBA 14-V-90. Upon roll call: Ayes: Arthur, Busse, C0rcoran, Floros, Van Geem, Wattenberg Nays: None Motion carried. An Ordinance will be presented for first reading at the April 17th meeting of the Village Beard. ZBA 18-V-90 ZBA 18-V-90, 7 South Edward Street 7 S. EDWARD The Petitioner is requesting variations to permit a 4 foot separation between the existing garage and a proposed room addition, instead of the requested 10 foot separation, and to allow 47.5% lot coverage, which is an area approximately 200 square feet larger than the permitted 45%. The Zoning Board of Appeals recommended granting the variation to permit the separation between buildings by a vote of 5-0 but to deny the increased lot coverage by a vote of 3-2. It was noted that the proposal includes a patio, which increases the lot coverage by 200 square feet. The Petitioner noted that his lot is 160 feet deep and the garage is approximately 40 feet from the rear property line. He stated that if he moved the garage back to the rear property line, eliminating the need for the variation from the separation requirement, the driveway leading to the garage would actually increase the lot coverage. Trustee Arthur, seconded by Trustee Busse, moved to grant the variations requested in ZBA 18-V-90. Upon roll call: Ayes: Arthur, Busse, Corcoran, Floros, Van Geem, Wattenberg Nays: None Motion carried. An Ordinance will be presented April 17th for first reading. ZBA 19-V-90 ZBA 19-V-90, 1411 Circle 1411 CIRCLE The Petitioner is requesting variations to allow an accessory structure 400 square feet in size, instead of the permitted 120 square feet and a variation to permit a 12 foot high shed, instead of the permitted 10 foot height. The Zoning Board of Appeals recommended granting this request by a vote of 5-0. It was noted that the Petitioner would like to use this shed as a workshop as a hobby and will not conduct any type of a business° Trustee Corcoran, seconded Trustee Arthur', moved to concuz' wx~ ~ k~co~ndati~ of the Zoni~'Doard of Appeals and grant the variation requested in ZBA 19- V-90, with the condition that conducting a business - from the property be strictly prohibited. Upon roll call: Ayes: Arthur, Busse, Corcoran, Floros, Van Geem, Wattenberg Nays: None Motion carried. An Ordinance will be presented April 17th for first reading. Page 4 - April 3, 1990 ZBA 21-V-90, 301 East Rand Road ZBA 21-V-90 The Petitioner is requesting variations for this 301 E.RAND RD property, located at the southwest corner of Rand Road and Highland Avenue. The property is presently occupied by a vacant, boarded up building that was a Kentucky Fried Chicken fast food establishment. The Petitioner would like to construct a commercial building approximately 7,200 square feet in size with the expectation of renting the space out to 6 tenants. The variations being requested in order to develop this property as proposed would allow a front yard building setback of 18 feet, instead of the required 30 feet along Highland Avenue; a 10 foot rear yard building setback, instead of the required 20 feet; a zero foot, instead of the required 20 feet from residential property and 30 feet .from a right-of-way; and, to waive the requirement for a 12' x 35' loading dock. The Zoning Board of Appeals recommended denying these requests by a vote of 2-3. The Petitioner stated that there would be an area off Highland Avenue which would provide parking spaces for 4 or 5 employee vehicles. The balance of the parking would be provided in the front of the building adjacent to Rand Road. Due to the type of businesses anticipated for this building, the Petitioner stated that the space to be utilized for loading would be provided in the front of the building. All equipment mounted on the roof, such as air conditioning, etc. would be screened from the townhouses to the east. Janet Hacker, 600 Windsor, and Michael Wexler, 606 Windsor, expressed concern relative to traffic patterns and stated that the Petitioner was proposing a building too large ~ for a parcel this size. Trustee Corcoran stated that he could support the request if the number of tenants was limited to 5 rather than the 6 as proposed. The Petitioner stated if the decision of the Board was to limit the number of tenants to 5 that he would abide by that decision. Trustee Floros, seconded by Trustee Wattenberg, moved to grant the variations requested in ZBA 21-V-90, subject to the commercial building housing no more than 5 tenants. Upon roll call: Ayes: Arthur~ Busse, Corcoran, Floros, Van Geem, Wattenberg Nays: None Motion carried. ZBA 22-V-90, 2100 South Elmhurst Road ZBA 22-V-90 The Petitioner is requesting variations to permit a 2100 S.EIMHURST parking lot and driveway aisle setback of zero feet instead of 'Lh~ r~q~ired 30 feet along Midway Drive and to allow a maximum building height of 35' 6", excluding the light well, instead of the permitted 30 feet~. The Zoning Board of Appeals recommended granting these requests by a vote of 5-0. The Petitioner stated that they would like to construct a Park National Bank facility at this location. The bank is presently operating out of a temporary trailer type facility, which was erected some months ago. The proposal provides for a large front yard setback, which will provide more open space than required. Page 5 - April 3, 1990 It was noted that while the Petitioner had requested a zero foot setback on Midway Drive for parking, an alternate plan to provide a 10 feet setback was agreeable to the Petitioner. Trustee Wattenberg, seconded by Trustee Busse, moved to concur with the recommendation of the Zoning Board of Appeals and grant the variations requested, including the 10 foot parking lot setback on Midway Drive. Upon roll call: Ayes: Arthur, Busse, Corcoran, Floros, Van Geem, Wattenberg Nays: None Motion carried. YARD WASTE It was noted that the State of Illinois has enacted legislation, effective July 1, 1990, that prohibits the disposal of yard waste, including grass clippings, branches, etc., in the same containers as household garbage. The Village has informed the residents that the local policy of disposing of yard waste would become effective April 1, 1990. The approved method of disposing of yard waste in the Village is to use special biodegradable bags, sold by the Village for $25.00 for 20 bags. AMEND CH.11 An Ordinance was presented for first reading that YARD WASTE would amend Chapter 11 (Merchants, Businesses, Occupations and Amusements) governing the newly adopted policy of proper disposal of yard waste. Trustee Arthur, seconded by Trustee Corcoran, moved to waive the rule requiring two readings of an Ordinance. Upon roll call: Ayes: Arthur, Busse, Corcoran, Floros, Van Geem, Wattenberg Nays: None Motion carried. ORD.NO. 4166 Trustee Arthur, seconded by Trustee Corcoran, moved for passage of Ordinance No. 4166 AN ORDINANCE AMENDING CHAPTER 11 (MERCHANTS, BUSINESSES, OCCUPATIONS AND AMUSEMENTS) OF THE VILLAGE CODE OF MOUNT PROSPECT Upon roll call: Ayes: Arthur, Busse, Corcoran, Floros, Van Geem, Wattenberg Nays: None Motion carried° AMEND CHo 19 An Ordinance was presented fo~ first reading YARD WASTE establ3~shln~ the approved method of disposing of yard -- wastei~ t~ ¥illageo .. ~ Trustee Arthur, seconded by Trustee Corcoran, moved to waive the rule requiring two readings of an Ordinance. Upon roll call: Ayes: Arthur, Busse, Corcoran, Floros, Van Geem, Wattenberg Nays: None Motion carried. Page 6 - April 3, 1990 Trustee Arthur, seconded by Trustee Corcoran, moved ORD.NO.4167 for passage of Ordinance No. 4167 AN ORDINANCE AMENDING CHAPTER 19 (HEALTH REGULATIONS) OF THE VILLAGE CODE OF MOUNT PROSPECT Upon roll call: Ayes: Arthur, Busse, Corcoran, Floros, Van Geem, Wattenberg Nays: None Motion carried. k=~Ordinance was presented for first reading that AMEND CH. 23 would amend Chapter 23 (Offenses and Miscellaneous Regulations] relative to the disposal of yard waste. Trustee Arthur, seconded by Trustee Corcoran, moved to waive the rule requiring two readings of an Ordinance. Upon roll call: Ayes: Arthur, Busse, Corcoran, Floros, Van Geem, Wattenberg Nays: None Motion carried. Trustee Arthur, seconded by Trustee Corcoran, moved ORD.NO.4168 for passage of Ordinance No. 4168 AN ORDINANCE AMENDING CHAPTER 23 (OFFENSES AND MISCELLANEOUS REGULATIONS) OF THE VILLAGE CODE OF MOUNT PROSPECT Upon roll call: Ayes: Arthur, Busse, Corcoran, Floros, Van Geem, Wattenberg Nays: None ~tion carried. .An Ordinance was presented for first reading that AMEND CH. 8 would amend Article VIII of Chapter 8 of the REAL ESTATE Village Code relative to Real Estate Transfer Tax. TRANSFER TAX In an effort in increase revenues, it is proposed that the existing real estate transfer tax of $1.00 per each $1,000 of the purchase price be increased to $3.00 for each $1,000 in purchase price. Trustee Busse suggested that a $2.00 rebate be given to anyone who moves within the Village. There were several real estate agents and residents that voiced their opposition to the proposal to increase the real estate transfer tax. This Ordina~cej amended to include the $2.00 rebate, will be presented April 17th for second reading. An Ordinance was presented for first reading that would amend Chapter 11. The proposal is to increase the licensing fee for a cigarette vending machine from $50.00 per year to $150.00. This Ordinance will be presented for second reading on April 17th. Page 7 - April 3, 1990 VILLAGE M~NAGER~S REPORT BIDS: Village Manager, John Fulton Dixon, presented the following bids for the annual turf mowing contract: TURF MOWING CONTRACT Bidder Amount Ingram Enterprises $18,200 Hoff Corporation $23,608 Excel Maintenance $25,480 Restrepo Brothers $30,381 E-Z Landscaping $32,760 Gambino Landscaping $33,124 North Shore Greenscapes $36,530 Martam Construction $88,634 INGRAM Trustee Arthur, seconded by Trustee Corcoran, moved ENTERPRISES to concur withthe recommendation of the administration and accept the low bid submitted by Ingram Enterprises in an amount not to exceed $18,200 for the turf mowing contract. Upon roll call: Ayes: Arthur, Busse, Corcoran, Floros, Van Geem, Wattenberg Nays: None Motion carried. ENGINEERING A proposal was presented from Greeley and Hansen HIGH SERVICE Engineers for engineering services in connection with PUMP the replacement of a high service pump at Pumping Station #1 at a cost of $5,800. GREELEY & HANSEN Trustee Arthur, seconded by Trustee Corcoran, moved to concur with the recommendation of the administration and accept the proposal submitted by Greeley and Hansen for services connected to the replacement of a high service pump at Pumping Station #1 at a cost not to exceed $5,800. Upon roll call: Ayes: Arthur, Busse, Corcoran, Floros~ Van Geem, Wattenberg Nays: None Motion carried. BID: The following bids were received for the Schoenbeck Road reconstr%~ction project: Bidder Amount Lenny Hoffman Excavating $377,845.75 Martam Construction Co. $418,659.00 MCC Contractors $435,903.00 Kovilic Construction Co. $697,373.50 LENNY HOFFMAN It was noted that the Village has recently assumed the EXCAVATING jurisdiction responsibilities from Cook County and this improvement is in conjunction with that jurisdiction transfer, as well as the development of the Lexington towr~omes. Trustee Corcoran, seconded by Trustee Arthur, moved to concur with the recommendation of the administration and accept the low bid submitted by Lenny Hoffman Excavating for the improvement of Schoenbeck Road at a cost not to exceed $377,845.75. MELAS PARK The following bids were received for the project of re- STORM WATER routing the storm water from the Public Works Facility, IMPROVEMENT 1700 W. Central Road, and to provide compensatory Page 8 - April 3, 1990 storage as required by the MWRD (formerly known as the MSD): Bidder Amount Martam Construction $ 89 420.00 William J. Olson $ 95 280.45 Vincent DiVito, Inc. $ 96 256.00 Suburban General Construction Inc. $ 97 855.25 American Cutting~ Systems, Inc. $111 375.00 Mosell & Assoc. Inc. $167 605.00 It was noted that an option was given in the proposals to eliminate the sod and substitute mulch and grass seed, which reduces the cost by $17,420.00. Trustee Van Geem requested additional information relative to the commitment of the Mount Prospect and Arlington Heights Park Districts and asked that action on this bid be deferred until a signed commitment from the Park Districts is received. It was the consensus of the Board that a vote on re-routing the storm water from the Public Works Facility be deferred until the April 17th meeting. Proposals were received from Soil and Material SOIL TESTING Consultants, Inc. and H.H. Holmes Testing PROGRAM Laboratories, Inc. for the material testing for street projects for 1990 Based on the unit prices received it was the recommendation 'of the administration that the proposal received from Soil and Material Consultants, Inc. be accepted. Trustee Corcoran, seconded by Trustee Arthur, moved SOIL &Mkr~a~L~L to accept the proposal from Soil and Material CONSULTANTS Consultants, Inc. for the material testing program at a cost not to exceed $15,000. Upon roll call: Ayes: Arthur, Busse, Corcoran, Floros, Van Geem, Wattenberg Nays: None Motion carried. An Ordinance was presented for first reading that BUDGET 90/91 would adopt the budget for fiscal year 1990/91. This Ordinance will be presented for 2nd reading at the April 17th meetings as well as a Public Hearing for the purpose of considering the proposed budget. Cheryl Pasalic, Cable Television Administrator for TCI the Village, presented an update on the recent CABLE TV problem with TCI not providing cable service to a customer at 1350 West Northwest ~igh~ay. This matter was the subject of discussion at the Village Board meeting on March 20, at which time the Board informed Mark Hess, representing TCI, that a 2 week period would be given TCI in order to provide the services requested to this customer. If service wasn't provided by that time then a fine may be assessed. It was noted that while a per, it was issued to TCI on Friday, March 31st, as of this date, April 3rd, service had not been supplied to the customer. Page 9 - April 3, 1990 There was discussion among the members of the Board relative to assessing a fine of $200 per day, retroactive to March 1 for failure to comply with the franchise agreement. Trustee Arthur, seconded by Trustee Floros, moved to assess a fine against TCI of $200.00 per day of non- compliance effective April 4, 1990. Upon roll call: Ayes: Arthur, Wattenberg Nays: Busse, Corcoran, Floros, Floros, Van Geem Motion failed Trustee Corcoran, seconded by Trustee Van Geem, moved to assess a fine against TCI of $200.00 per day of non- compliance retroactive from March 20, 1990 until the customer at 1350 West Northwest Highway is able to receive cable TV service. Upon roll call: Ayes: Arthur, Busse, Corcoran, Floros, Van Geem Nays: Wattenberg Motion carried. ACCEPT GRANT A Resolution was presented that would authorize FROM EPA execution of an agreement between the Village and the Environmental Protection Agency relative to accepting and applying this grant as prescribed by law. RES.NO.16-90 Trustee Van Geem, seconded by Trustee Corcoran, moved for passage of Resolution No. 16-90 A RESOLUTION ACCEPTING AND AUTHORIZING THE EXECUTION OF A GRANT AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE VILLAGE OF MOUNT PROSPECT AND THE ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY Upon roll call: Ayes: Arthur, Busse, Corcoran, Floros, Van Geem, Wattenberg Nays: None Motion carried. ANY OTHER BUSINESS None. EXECUTIVE EXECUTIVE SESSIO~ SESSION Trustee Wattenberg, seconded by Trustee Arthur, moved to go into Executive Session for the purpose of discussing Personnels Potential Litigation and reviewing the ~Jnutes of the Executive Sessions for the past 6 months in ordet' to determine if any of those ~i~te~ can b~ ~i~as~d to the public. Upon roll call: Ayes: Unanimous _ Motion carried. The Village Board went into Executive Session· at 10:58 P.M. Page 10 - April 3, 1990 The meeting was reconvened at 12:01 A.M. RECONVENE Present upon roll call: Mayor Farley Trustee Arthur Trustee Busse Trustee Corcoran Trustee Floros Trustee Van Geem Absent: Trustee Wattenberg It was determined that the minutes of the following Executive Sessions may be released to the public: October 17, 1989 November 8, 1989 January 9, 1990 February 6, 1990 A Resolution will be presented April 17th authorizing the release of these minutes. ADJOURNMENT Trustee Arthur, seconded by Trustee Corcoran, moved to ADJOURN adjourn the meeting. Upon roll call: Ayes: Unanimous Motion carried. The meeting was adjourned at 12:11 A.M. Carol A. Fields Village Clerk Page 11 - April 3, 1990