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HomeMy WebLinkAbout01/07/1986 VB minutes MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE 1 MAYOR AND BOARD OF TRUSTEES OF THE VILLAGE OF MOUNT PROSPECT JANUARY 7, 198.6 CALL TO ORDER CALL TO ORDER Mayor Krause called the meeting to order at 8:00 P.M. ROLL CALL ROLL CALL Present upon roll call: Mayor Carolyn Krause Trustee Ralph Arthur Trustee Gerald Farley Trustee Leo Fl oros Trustee Norma Murauskis Trustee George Van Geem Absent: Trustee Theodore Wattenberg INVOCATION INVOCATION ~The invocation was given by Trustee Norma Murauskis. APPROVE MINU APPROVAL OF MINUTES Trustee Arthur, seconded by Trustee Murauskis, moved to approve the minutes of the regular meeting of the Mayor and Board of Trustees held December 17, 1985. Upon roll call: Ayes: Arthur, Farley, Murauskis, Van Geem Nays: None Pass: Floros Motion carried. APPROVAL OF BILLS APPROVE BILLS Trustee Floros, seconded by TrusteeMurauskis, moved to approve the following list of bills: General Fund $484,636 Revenue Sharing Fund 12.747 Motor Fuel Tax Fund 6 270 Community Development Block Grant Fund 24 803 Illinois Municipal Retirement Fund 17 615 Waterworks & Sewerage Fund 167.981 Parking System Revenue Fund I 165 Risk Management Fund 68.297 Capital Improvement, Repl. or Repair Fund 5 130 Downtown Redevelopment Const. Fund 12.930 Communications Equipment 1984 264,846 Downtown Redevelopment B & L Fund 5,010 Escrow Fund 3,340 Police Pension Fund' 21,868 Firemen's Pension Fund 8,445 Upon roll call: Ayes: Arthur, Farley, Floros, Murauskis Van Geem Nays: None Motion carried. COMMUNICATIO~;S AND PETITIONS CITIZENS TO BE HEARD Mr. Randy Knudsen, 100 S. Louis, presented copies of a petition to be submitted to the School District 57 Board PETITION: expressing opposition to the possible proposal to BUSSE SCHOOL construct a parking lot to the east of Busse School. Mr, KnUd'sen asked the Village Board to support the residents and oppose the parking !bt. Reasons fOr oppoS'i~hg were: a permanent change fOUr a temporary tenant; the parking lot would require a driveway whiCh WOuld create a hazard for the local children; loss of play area~ too costly; and, area residents didn't Want the parking lot. Mayor Krause explained that while the School District Board might budget the money for the parking lot, that is not an indication that the parking lot will be installed. The Mayor also stated that closer to construction season, probably in March, the residents of the immediate area would be notified to attend a meeting of the Village Board as a Committee of the Whole to discuss the proposed parking lot at which time a staff report ~i on the traffic conditions would also be available.' MAYOR'S REPORT LIQUOR: A request for a !Class "S" liquor license for the 1796 S.ELMHURST restaurant located at 1796 S. Elmhurst Road, (WATERFALL) formerly known as Kallens (Waterfall) was continued to the January 21st meeting of the Board due to the fact that the Petitioner was unable to attend this meeting. OLD BUSINESS ZBA 68-V-85 ZBA 68-V-85, 305 S~ Edward Street 305 S.EDWARD An Ordinance was presented for 2nd reading that would permit a single family home on a lot 50 feet in width, rather than the required 65 feet width. Trustee Arthur, seconded by Trustee Murauskis, moved for passage of Ordinance No. 3595 AN ORDINANCE GRANTING CERTAIN VARIATIONS FOR PROPERTY LOCATED AT 305 S. EDWARD STREET Upon roll call: Ayes; Arthur, Farley, Floros, Murauskis, Van Geem Motion carried. KENSINGTON CENTER A public hearing having been held December 17, 1985 PHASE VI for the purpose of considering the annexation of ANNEXATION certain land loCated within what was formerly known as the NJ-Gas property, and to be included in the Kensington Center for Business Development, the following Ordinances were presented for 2nd readings. Trustee Farley, seconded by Trustee Floros, moved ORD.NO.3596 for passage of Ordinance No. 3596 AN ORDINANCE ANNEXING TO THE VILLAGE OF MOUNT PROSPECT LAND LYING IN SECTION 35~ TOWNSHIP 42, RANGE 11, EAST OF THE THIRD PRINCIPAL MERIDIAN IN COOK COUNTY ILLINOIS (OPUS) Upon roll call: Ayes: Arthur, Farley, Floros, Murauskis, Van Geem Nays: None Motion carried. Trustee Farley, seconded by Trustee Arthur, moved January 7,~ 1986 Page 2 o authorize the Mayor to sign and Clerk to attest her signature on the Plat of Annexation for property located ?~.~ithin the Opus development - Kensington Center for ~ ~iB~siness, Phase VI. · Upon roll call: Ayes: Arthur, Farley, Floros, Murauskis, Van Geem Nays: None Motion carried. Trustee Arthur, seconded by Trustee Farley, moved for passage of Ordinance No. 3597 ORD.NO.3597 AN ORDINANCE ZONING THE PROPERTY COMMONLY KNOWN AS KENSINGTON CENTER, PHASE VI Upon roll call: Ayes: Arthur, Farley, Floros, Murauskis, Van Geem Nays: None Motion carried. ~Trustee Farley, seconded by Trustee Arthur, moved for ORD.NO.3598 passage of Ordinance No. 3598 AN ORDINANCE GRANTING SPECIFIED VARIATIONS FROM THE DEVELOPMENT CODE FOR THE KENSINGTON CENTER PHASE VI PROPERTY Upon roll call: Ayes: Arthur, Farley, Floros, Murauskis, Van Geem Nays: None Motion carried. Trustee Arthur', seconded by Trustee Farley, moved for ORD.NO.3599 passage of Ordinance No. 3599 AN ORDINANCE GRANTING SPECIFIED VARIATIONS FOR PROPERTY COMMONLY KNOWN AS KENSINGTON CENTER PHASE VI Upon roll call: Ayes: Arthur, Farley, Floros, Murauskis, Van Geem Nays: None Motion carried. KENSINGTON Trustee Van Geem, seconded by Trustee Floros, moved to CENTER PLAT: authorize the Mayor to sign and Clerk to attest her PHASE VI signature on the Kensington Center Plat of Subdivision, Phase VI. Upon roll call: Ayes: Arthur, Farley~ Floros, Murauskis, Van Geem Nays: None Motion carried. COURTESY HOME An Ordinance was presented for first reading that would CENTER: permit an encroachment on Village right-of-way (parkway) on ENCROACHMENT Business Center Drive for an identification sign for Courtesy Home Center. This business has recently constructed an access drive onto Business Center. An Indemnification Agreement must be executed and recorded holding the Village harmless as a result of this encroachment. It was noted that all other requirements of January 7, 1986 Page 3 the Code must be met with regard to the size and placement of the proposed sign. This Ordinance will be presented January 21st for second reading. NEW BUSINESS ZBA 73-V-85 ZBA 73-V-B5, 606 S. Busse Road 606 S.BUSSE RD This case deals with a request to allow a carport in th~--- required front yard and a variation to permit bot~ structures, where the Code only permits one structure, The Zoning Board of Appeals is final on the variation to permit the encroachment into the front yard however Village Board action is required on the request to permit both structures. The Zoning Board of Appeals recommended approving both variations by votes of 6-0. It was noted that this property is presently the subject of court action, due to the fact that no building permit was obtained for this improvement and that work proceeded even though a Stop Work Order was issued by the Code Enforcement Department. Trustee Farley, seconded by Trustee Murauskis, moved to concur with the recommendation of the Zoning Board of Appeals and grant the requested variation to permit both a carport and garage on the same lot. Upon roll call: Ayes: Farley, Floros, Murauskis, Krause Nays: Arthur, Van Geem Motion carried. An Ordinance will be presented January 21st for first reading. ~ ZBA 7.5-SU-86 ZBA 75-SU-85, 999 N. Elmhurst Road, Randhurst Shopping RANDHURST Center The petitioner in this case is requesting a Special Use in the nature of a Planned Unit Development for the subject property. The Zoning Board of Appeals recommended approval of this request by a vote of 5-1. The petitioner stated that over the years there has been various improvements to this parcel, however it is the desire of the petitioner to propose a planned development schedule. The proposed improvements include three 4 story buildings to be located in the' northwest corner of the Randhurst site. The first building would be for the First National Bank of Mount Prospect and would include 6 drive-up stalls. The other 2 office buildings would be constructed when proposed tenants have been identified. This phase of construction would include storm water retention, a minimum of 244 parking spaces and landscaping. The other proposed development would include 2 new~ department stores to be added to the existing shopping mall. This phase would also begin only when tenants have been assured. The final improvement proposed is for a restaurant to be located between the existing Chessie's Restaurant and Bell Savings and Loan, on the Kensington Road side of the site. ~ir. Minutoli, representing the petitioner, Rouse Sarporation, stated that all requirements of the Code January 7, 1986 Page 4 ould be met with regard t~'c6ns~uction. The proposed office buildings would have a separation of at least 200 feet between the buildings and the closest residential properties either within the Village or the City of Prospect Heights. The City of Prospect Heights submitted a letter requesting additional information and time to study the effect that this proposal would have on their residents. Mr. Minutoli stated that the development is proposed in accordance with the requirements of Prospect Heights. The concerns of the Zoning Board were addressed and the Rouse Corporation stated that all concerns will be met. If approved, it was stated that construction of the first office building would begin this spring with occupancy planned for March, 1987. Trustee Farley stated that he favored a construction deadline, as provided for in a planned unit development. It was consensus of the Board that a ten year plan should be provided for in the Ordinance. Mr. Bachhuber, resident, questioned the need for another restaurant since, in his opinion, most of the restaurants are not used to capacity presently. Mr. Minutoli stated that the proposed restaurant would only be considered if the market dictated. The Village Manager stated that with the expansion of the actual shopping center, specified life safety improvements would be required, in accordance with the Village Codes. Trustee Floros, seconded by Trustee Van Geem, moved to concur with the recommendation of the Zoning Board of Appeals and'grant the requested Special Use in the nature of a Planned Unit Development for property commonly known as Rouse/Randhurst Shopping Center. Upon roll call: Ayes: Arthur, Farley, Floros, Murauskis, Van Geem Nays: None Motion carried. An Ordinance will be presented for first reading at the next meeting of the Village Board, January 21, 1986. VILLAGE MANAGER'S REPORT Village Manager Terrance L. Burghard presented the 5ID: following bids for a trailer mounted asphalt heater, mixer, recycler unit: Bidder Make/Model Bid Amount Illinois Truck Porta-Patcher $19,796.00 & Equip. Co. Model 9289ES Stanton Equipment Wylie Mod. 50-R $23,052.00 E.D. Etnyre & Co. Wylie Mod. 50-R $25,165.00 It was noted that the bid submitted by Illinois Truck & Equipment Company did not meet specifications as established by the Public Works Department. Trustee Arthur, seconded by Trustee Farley, moved to accept January 7,1~ Page 5 the low qualified bid submitted by Stanton Equipment for a trailer mounted asphalt heater, mixer, recycler unit in an amount not to exceed $23,052.00. Upon roll call: Ayes: Arthur, Farley, Floros, Murauskis, Van Geem Nays: None Motion carried. INSURANCE: Mr. Burghard presented a report from Director of Finance LIABILITY David Jepson, which report dealt with the subject of insurance. Recent increases in liability insurance costs have escalated to the point that thought was given to going without liability insurance, however, Mr. Burghard stated that if the Village retains a certain coverage, when the insurance market improves, the Village would have a better standing with the insurance companies and able to purchase insurance at a more reasonable rate. An option was presented that. would provide for the Village to borrow $500,000 as an Insurance Reserve Fund and along with that Fund the Village could purchase liability insurance coverage with a higher deductable but lower cost. Considerable discussion took place relative to the various benefits and drawbacks of having insurance and/or the amount of coverage and deductibles. Trustee Arthur, seconded by Trustee Farley, moved to authorize the administration to proceed with the steps necessary to borrow $500,000 for an Insurance Reserve Fund and purchase liability insurance. Upon roll call: Ayes: Arthur, Farley, Murauskis, Krause Nays: Floros, Van Geem Motion carried. ANY OTHER BUSINESS HILL ST. SUB. A request was presented from staff for the Village Board to accept the public improvements pertaining to the Hill Street Subdivision. Trustee Farley, seconded by Trustee Arthur, moved to concur with the recommendation of staff and accept the public improvements installed in conjunction with the Hill Street Subdivision. Upon roll call: Ayes: Arthur, Farley, Floros, Murauskis, Van Geem Nays: None ~otion carried. ADJOURN ADJOURNMENT Trustee Arthur, seconded by Trustee Murauskis, moved to adjourn the meeting. Upon roll call: Ayes: Unanimous ~otion carried. The meeting was adjourned at 10:10 P.M. Carol A. Fields Village Clerk January 7, 1986 Page 6