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HomeMy WebLinkAbout03/01/1988 VB minutes MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE MAYOR AND BOARD OF TRUSTEES OF T}{E VILLAGE OF MOUNT PROSPECT March 1, 1988 CALL TO ORDER CALL TO ORDER Mayor Krause called the meeting to order at 7:30 P.M. ROLL CALL ROLL CALL Present upon roll call: Mayor Carolyn Krause Trustee Gerald Farley Trustee Leo Floros Trustee George Van Geem Trustee Theodore Wattenberg Absent: Trustee Ralph Arthur Trustee Norma Murauskis INVOCATION INVOCATION The invocation was given by Trustee Van Geem. APPROVE MINUTES APPROVAL OF MINUTES Trustee Wattenberg, seconded by Trustee Van Geem, moved to approve the minutes of the regular meeting of the Mayor and Board of Trustees held February 16, 1988. Upon roll call: Ayes: Farley, Van Geem, Wattenberg, Krause Nays: None Pass: Floros Motion carried. Trustee Wattenberg, seconded by Trustee Van Geem, moved to approve the minutes of the Special meeting of the Mayor and Board of Trustees held February 23, 1988. Upon roll call: Ayes: Farley, 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 $ 642,688 Revenue Sharing Fund - Motor Fuel Tax Fund 33,953 Community Development Block Grant Fund 6,568 Illinois Municipal Retirement Fund 10,143 Waterworks & Sewerage Fund 330,778 Parking System Revenue Fund 15,654 Risk Management Fund 77,761 Downtown Redevelopment Const. 1987C - P W Facility Construction Fund Series A - Capital Improvement, Repl. or Repair Fund 26,825 Special Service Area No. 5 - Downtown Redevelopment Const. Fund 22,254 P.W. Facility Construction Fund Series B 117,991 Debt Service Funds 8,654 FlexComp Trust Fund 6,856 Escrow Deposit Fund 8,352 Police Pension Fund 27,271 Firemens Pension Fund 22,123 Special Assessment Funds - $1,357,871 Upon roll call: Ayes: Farley, Floros, Van Geem, Wattenberg Nays: None Motion carried. COMMUNICATIONS AND PETITIONS - CITIZENS ~0 BE HEARD None MAYOR'S REPORT None. OLD BUSINESS ZBA 4-Z-88, ZBA 4-Z-88, 5-SU-88, 6-V-88, Home by Hemphill & Village of 5-SU-88, 6-V-88 Mount Prospect TIF 41: This project is the first Tax Increment Financing Project in the Village and as such has various requirements in accordance with State law. PUBLIC HEARING: Mayor Krause called a Public Hearing to order at 7:40 P.M. ALTERNATE which Public Hearing was advertised in local newspaper. PROPOSALS The purpose of this Public Hearing is for the purpose of acknowledging receipt of any alternate proposals from developers for the development of this project. It was noted by the Village Manager that no verbal or written proposals have been received relative to this project. There being no audience participation, Mayor Krause declared the Public Hearing closed at 7:41 P.M. PUBLIC HEARING: Also, pursuant to a legal notice having been published, VACATE PORTION Mayor Krause called a Public Hearing to order at 7:4] P.M. OF ELM ST. for the purpose of considerong the vacation of a portion of Evergreen Avenue, just west of Elm Street, and Elm Street between Northwest Highway and Evergreen. There being no audience participation, Mayor Krause declared the Public Hearing closed at 7:42 P.M. VACATE An Ordinance was presented for first reading that would authorize the vacation of a portion of Evergreen in conjunction with the development of the TIF project. Trustee Farley, seconded by Trustee Wattenberg, moved to waive the rule requiring two readings of an Ordinance. Upon roll call: Ayes: Farley, Floros, Van Geem, Wattenberg Nays: None Motion carried. ORD.NO. 3895 Trustee Farley, seconded by Trustee Wattenberg, moved for passage of Ordinance No. 3895 AN ORDINANCE VACATING SPECIFIED VILLAGE RIGHT-OF-WAY Upon roll call: Ayes: Farley, Floros, Van Geem, Wattenberg Nays: None Motion carried. VACATE PLAT Trustee Wattenberg, seconded by Trustee Farley, moved to concur with the recommendation of the Plan Commission and authorize the Mayor to sign and Clerk to attest her signature on the Plat of Vacation for a portion of Evergreen Avenue. Upon roll call: Ayes: Farley, Floros, Van Geem, Wattenberg Nays: None Motion carried. Page 2 - March 1, 1988 Trustee Wattenberg, seconded by Trustee Farley, moved to authorize the Mayor to sign and Clerk to attest her signature on the Tax Increment Financing District No. 1 Plat of Subdivision. Upon roll call: Ayes: Farley, Floros, Van Geem, Wattenberg Nays: None Motion carried. An Ordinance was presented for first reading that would ratify the Agreement between the Village and the developer, Home by Hemphill, for this TIF project. Trustee Wattenberg, seconded by Trustee Floros, moved to waive the rule requiring two readings of an Ordinance. Upon roll call: Ayes: Farley, Floros, Van Geem, Wattenberg Nays: None Motion carried. Trustee Wattenberg, seconded by Trustee Van Geem, moved for passage of Ordinance No. 3896 AN ORDINANCE RATIFYING THE DEVELOPMENT AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE VILLAGE OF MOUNT PROSPECT AND HOME BY HEMPHILL BEING THE SUBJECT OF ORDINANCE NO. 3891 Upon roll call: Ayes: Farley, Floros, Van Geem, Wattenberg Nays: None Motion carried. Ordinances were presented for second readings that would rezone the subject property, grant a special use in the nature of a Planned Unit Development, grant specified variations, and grant modifications from the Development Code as requested. Trustee Floros, seconded by Trustee Wattenberg, moved for passage of Ordinance No. 3897, rezoning the subject property. AN ORDINANCE REZONING CERTAIN PROPERTY COMMONLY KNOWN AS HEMPHILL DEVELOPMENT Upon roll call: Ayes: Farley, Floros, Van Geem, Wattenberg Nays: None Motion carried. Trustee Floros, seconded by Trustee Van Geem, moved for passage of Ordinance No. 3898, granting a PUD for the subject property. AN ORDINANCE GRANTING A SPECIAL USE IN THE NATURE OF A PLANNED UNIT DEVELOPMENT Upon roll call: Ayes: Farley, Floros, Van Geem, Wattenberg Nays: None Motion carried. Trustee Floros, seconded by Trustee Farley, moved for passage of Ordinance No. 3899, granting a variation for the subject property. AN ORDINANCE GRANTING A VARIATION FOR PROPERTY COMMONLY KNOWN AS HEMPHILL DEVELOPMENT Upon roll call: Ayes: Farley, Floros, Van Geem, Wattenberg Nays: None Motion carried. Page 3 - March 1, 1988 Trustee Floros, seconded by Trustee Van Geem, moved for passage of Ordinance No. 3900 AN ORDINANCE GRANTING MODIFICATIONS FROM THE DEVELOPMENT CODE FOR PROPERTY COMMONLY KNOWN AS THE HEMPHILL DEVELOPMENT Upon roll call: Ayes: Farley, Floros, Van Geem, Wattenberg Nays: None Motion carried. ZBA 8-V-88 ZBA 8-V-88, 701 East Prospect Avenue 701 EoPROSPECT An Ordinance was presented for second reading that would repeal Ordinance No. 3510, and grant variations to permit 45 parking spaces but with specific conditions as to requirements that must be met by any occupant of the subject property. This matter has been the subject of discussion between the Village, residents of the area, and attorneys for the owner and contract purchaser. Mr. Weideman, 801 East Prospect, noted that the proposed Ordinance, as amended, appeared to address the concerns expressed by the residents and concurred with a previous recommendation of the administration that parking on William Street be limited to 2 hours. Mary Nelson, 418 S. Edward, expressed her concern relative to the possibility of having shifts working past the 11:00 P.M. limit specified in the Ordinance. Mayor Krause stated that under I-1 zoning the property could be used for more shifts and this was a compromise offered by the Petitioner. It was noted by the administration that the amendments to the proposed ordinance provide for a minimum of 45 parking spaces, the reduction of 48 parking spaces to 45 being a direct result of providing for on-site deliveries using the loading dock. Also included was the prohibition of parking, standing or deliveries being made in the alley, and to post the north side of the alley as a "No Loading Zone". There being no further discussion from the residents, petitioner or representative of the owner, the proposed Ordinance, as amended was presented to the Village Board for consideration. Trustee Floros, seconded by Trustee Wattenberg, moved for passage of Ordinance No. 3901 AN ORDINANCE REPEALING ORDINANCE NO. 3510 AND ESTABLISHING SPECIFIED STANDARDS FOR PROPERTY COMMONLY KNOWN AS 701 E. PROSPECT AVENUE Upon roll call: Ayes: Farley, Floros, Van Geem, Wattenberg Nays: None Motion carried. ZBA 79-V-87 ZBA 79-V-87, 900 Tower Lane 900 TOWER LN. An Ordinance was presented for first reading that would grant a variation to permit a driveway width, along with a sidewalk running adjacent to the driveway, of 24' 7". The Zoning Board of Appeals recommended granting the Petitioners' request by a vote of 6-0. It was noted that this is an existing condition. Page 4 - March 1, 1988 Trustee Van Geem, seconded by Trustee Wattenberg, moved to waive the rule requiring two readings of an Ordinance. Upon roll call: Ayes: Arthur, Farley, Van Geem, Wattenberg Nays: None Motion carried. Trustee Van Geem, seconded by Trustee Wattenberg, moved for ORD.NO. 3902 passage of Ordinance No. 3902. AN ORDINANCE GRANTING VARIATIONS FOR PROPERTY COMMONLY KNOWN AS 900 TOWER LANE Upon roll call: Ayes: Farley, Floros, Van Geem, Wattenberg Nays: None Motion carried. ZBA 2-V-88, 322 Marcella ZBA 2-V-88 An Ordinance was presented for first reading that would 322 MARCELLA grant a variation to permit a 15 foot front yard instead of the required 30 feet in order to add an attached garage to a single family residence. The Zoning Board of Appeals recommended granting the request by a vote of 6-0. This Ordinance will be presented March 16th for second reading. ZBA 3-V-88, 1005 Cypress ZBA 3-V-88 An Ordinance was presented for first reading that would 1005 CYPRESS grant a variation to permit a parking pad, which would result in a driveway width of 27-1/2 feet and a side yard of 6-1/2 feet instead of 7.3 feet, provided the driveway is tapered to 21 feet at the curb. ~ This Ordinance will be presented for second reading on March 15th. ZBA 1-SU-88, Lexington Homes Development at 01d Orchard ZBA 1-SU-88 Sporty Nine OLD ORCHARD, The Petitioner presented this request for a special use in LEXINGTON the nature of a Planned Unit Development in order to permit 332 townhouses. It was noted that the Subject Property is under a Consent Decree which presently permits 772 multi-family dwelling units, and if this request is granted the Consent Decree would have to be amended by motion to the court by both the Village and Petitioner. The Zoning Board of Appeals recommended granting the requests by a vote of 7-0. The Subject Property consists of 38.6 acres, presently a 9 hole golf course. The proposal is to build 332 townhouses (arbor/manor homes) in the same design as the Rob Roy Development, with the sales price between $120,000 and $150,000. The project was explained in detail by the Petitioner, noting that all efforts will be made to retain the existing mature vegetation. An internal private roadway will be provided within the development with egress and ingress provided off Schoenbeck Road. Recreational facilities in the form of a Club House and swimming pool will also be provided. Trustee. Wa~tenberg asked that additional attention be given for the developer to provide sidewalks along the major roadways outside the development. It was noted that the developer has committed to install sidewalks along Camp Mc Donald Road from this development to existing sidewalks at The Colony and to the Park District building. Page 5 - March 1, 1988 4O Mr. De Voss, representing the Prospect Heights Park District, stated that he feels the development needs more recreational areas such a playgrounds and tennis courts and suggested the developer be required to donate $100 per unit to the Park District. Mayor Krause explained that the property is governed by an existing Consent Decree and that various items have been negotiated for an improved development, some of the items in the Consent Decree are not negotiable. One of the items negotiated was a flat fee of $1,800 per unit which includes building permit, tap-on fee, donation, etc. The Mayor also stated that the proposal is a much better plan which will benefit both the Village and surrounding areas. Mr. LeCourt, 4t5 Camp McDonald Road, stated tha~ he owns the single family home on Camp McDonald Road that projects into this property, noting that he would be interested in selling his property if the price was fair. Representatives of the developer stated that they would consider purchasing the property if that land could be worked into the overall plan for the property and if a purchase price could be negotiated. Trustee Floros, seconded by Trustee Van Geem, moved to concur with the recommendation of the Zoning Board of Appeals and grant the special use in the nature of a Planned Unit Development being the subject of ZBA 1-SU-88 Upon roll call: Ayes: Farley, Floros, Van Geem, Wattenberg Nays: None Motion carried. An Ordinance will be presented on March 15th for first reading. An Ordinance was presented for first reading that would authorize the execution of an amendment to the Consent Decree governing the property being the subject of ZBA 1-SU-88. This Ordinance will be presented for second reading on March 15th. Trustee Van Geem, seconded by Trustee Floros, moved to acknowledge the fact that a $100 per unit donation will be given to the elementary school district and park district served by the development, noting that the donation will be given as the units are developed. Upon roll call: Ayes: Farley, Floros, Van Geem, Wattenberg Nays: None Motion carried. CBDG FUNDS A Resolution was presented that would authorize the adoption of the budget and programs for the 1988 Community Development Block Grant Funds. The Plan Commission had considered the programs and monies allocated and recommended approval by a vote of 7-0. Page 6 - March 1, 1988 Trustee Van Geem, seconded by Trustee Farley, moved for RES.NO.11-88 passage of Resolution No. 11-88 A RESOLUTION APPROVING THE FISCAL YEAR 1988 COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT ENTITLEMENT PROGRAM Upon roll call: Ayes: Farley, Floros, Van Geem, Wattenberg Nays: None Motion carried. Discussion relative to the Safety Commissions recommendation AMEND CH.18 --' to grant a request from a resident for a STOP sign on MILBURN & Milburn at Emerson had been continued from the last meeting EMERSON:STOP of the Village Board in order to obtain additional information. Trustee Wattenberg, seconded by Trustee Farley, moved to concur with the recommendation of the Safety Commission and authorize an amendment to Chapter 18 providing for a STOP sign on Milburn at Emerson Street. Upon roll call: Ayes: Farley, Floros, Wattenberg, Krause Nays: Van Geem Motion carried. An Ordinance will be presented for first reading on March 15th. An Ordinance was presented for first reading that would AMEND CH.18: amend Chapter 18 (Traffic Code) to prohibit unauthorized PARKING vehicles from parking in municipal lots between the hours of 1:00 AM and 5:00 AM. and to delete 30 minute parking zones and insert 4 hour parking zones. Trustee Wattenberg, seconded by Trustee Farley, moved to waive the rule requiring two readings of an Ordinance. Upon roll call: Ayes: Farley, Floros, Van Geem, Wattenberg Nays: None Motion carried. Trustee Wattenberg, seconded by Trustee Farley, moved for ORD.NO.3903 passage of Ordinance No. 3903 AN ORDINANCE AMENDING CHAPTER 18 ENTITLED "TRAFFIC CODE" OF THE VILLAGE CODE OF MOUNT PROSPECT Upon roll call: Ayes: Farley, Floros, Van Geem, Wattenberg Nays: None Motion carried. An Ordinance was presented for second reading that would AMEND CH. 9 amend specified sections of Chapter 9 (Sign Regulations). SIGN REG. The Sign Review Board had reviewed the proposal and suggested a couple of modifications. '--Trustee Floros, seconded by Trustee Van Geem, moved for ORD.NO. 3904 passage of Ordinance No. 3904, incorporating the most -- recent modifications as recommended by the Sign Review Board. Upon roll call: Ayes: Farley, Floros~ Van Geem, Wattenberg Nays: None Motion carried. Page 7 - March 1., 1988 NEW BUSINESS ZBA 81-AP-87 ZBA 81-AP-87, 2013 East Euclid 2013 E.EUCLID Robert Moore, attorney for the Petitioner, noted that this case was continued several weeks ago due to his schedule and inability to attend the meeting and would like to have the matter presented to the Village Board at the next meeting scheduled for March 15th. AMEND CH.8: FOOD & BEVERAGE An Ordinance was presented for first reading that TAX would amend the Food and Beverage Tax regulations, which amendment would establish an effective method of enforcement. Trustee Floros, seconded by Trustee Van Geem, moved to waive the rule requiring two readings of an Ordinance. Upon roll call: Ayes: Farley, Floros, Van Geem, Krause Nays: Wattenberg Motion carried. ORD.NO. 3905 Trustee Van Geem, seconded by Trustee Farley, moved for passage of Ordinance No. 3905 AN ORDINANCE AMENDING ARTICLE X ENTITLED "FOOD AND BEVERAGE TAX" OF CHAPTER 8 OF THE VILLAGE CODE OF MOUNT PROSPECT Upon roll call: Ayes: Farley, Floros, Van Geem, Krause Nays: Wattenberg Motion carried. VILLAGE MANAGER'S REPORT BIDS: Village Manager John Fulton Dixon presented various bid results. PAINT WATER The following bid results were presented relative to TANKS repainting two water tanks at Pumping Station %5 (Highland and Emerson): Jetco, Ltd. $43,778 AM-Coat Painting Inc. 44,800 P.L. Schmidt Co. 46,250 Craftsman Painting Serv. 48,617 Neumann Co. Contractors 74,900 Watertown Paint & Repair 111,553 JETCO, LTD. Trustee Farley, seconded by Trustee Wattenberg, moved to concur with the recommendation of the administration and accept the low qualified bid submitted by Jetco, Ltd. in the amount of $43,778 for the repainting of two water tanks. Upon roll call: Ayes: Farley, Floros, Van Geem, Wattenberg Nays: None Motion carried. CRUMLEY BASIN The following bids were received for the Crumley Detention Spillway and Manhole improvement project: Martam Construction Co. $17,460.00 Jeffrey Porter, General Contr. 21,050.10 Fred Berglund & Sons, Inc. 28,881.00 G. F. Structures Corp. 54,535.00 Page 8 - March 1, 1988 43. Trustee Farley, seconded by Trustee Wattenberg, moved to MARTAM CONST. concur with the recommendation of the administration and accept the low bid submitted by Martam Construction Company the amount of $17,460.00 for the improvement of Crumley Detention Spillway. Upon roll call: Ayes: Farley, Floros, Van Geem, Wattenberg Nays: None Motion carried. An Ordinance was presented that would amend Chapter 5 AMEND CH.5 relative to permitting the Fire and Police Commission to FIRE & POLICE charge a fee when applications for the competitive testing COMMISSION for Fire or Police are submitted. It was noted by Chairman of the Fire and Police Commission, Henry Friedrichs, that several hundred applications are picked up or sent out and on the actual testing day only a small percentage of those submitting applications show up to be tested. It was the feeling of the administration and the Commission that a small fee would indicate a sincere interest in carrying on with the application process. Trustee Floros, seconded by Trustee Wattenberg, moved to concur with the recommendation of the Board of Fire and Police Commissioners and authorize a fee not to exceed $25 be charged upon the submission of an application for the competitive test for sworn fire and/or police departments and to waive the rule requiring two readings of an Ordinance. Upon roll call: Ayes: Farley, Floros, Van Geem, Wattenberg Nays: None Motion carried. Trustee Floros, seconded by Trustee Wattenberg, moved for ORD.NO. 3906 passage of Ordinance No. 3906 AN ORDINANCE AMENDING CHAPTER 5 OF THE VILLAGE CODE Upon roll call: Ayes: Farley, Floros, Van Geem, Wattenberg Nays: None Motion carried. ANY OTHER BUSINESS None. ADJOURNMENT ADJOURN Trustee Farley, seconded by Trustee Wattenberg, moved to adjourn the meeting. Upon roll call: Ayes: Unanimous Motion carried. ~--The meeting was adjourned at 9:37 P.M. Carol A. Fields Village Clerk Page 9 - March 1 1988