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Home My WebLink About03/15/1988 VB minutes MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE THE MAYOR AND BOARD OF TRUSTEES OF THE VILLAGE OF MOUNT PROSPECT MARCH 15, 1988 CALL TO ORDER CALL TO ORDER Mayor Krause called the regular meeting of the Village Board to order at 7:30 P.M. ROLL CALL ROLL CALL Present upon roll call: Mayor Carolyn H. Krause Trustee Ralph Arthur Trustee Gerald Farley Trustee Leo Floros Trustee Norma Murauskis Trustee George Van Geem Trustee Theodore Wattenberg INVOCATION Trustee Floros gave the invocation. APPROVAL MINUTES APPROVE MINUTES Trustee Arthur, seconded by Trustee Wattenberg, moved to approve the minutes of the regular meeting of the Mayor and Board of Trustees held March 1, 1988. Upon roll call: Ayes: Arthur, Farley, Floros, Van Geem, Wattenberg Nays: None Pass: Murauskls Motion carried. APPROVAL OF BILLS AND FINANCIAL REPORT APPROVE BILLS Trustee Floros, seconded by Trustee Van Geem, moved to approve the following list of bills: General Fund 896,497 Motor Fuel Tax 20,604 Community Development Block Grant Fund 5,537 Illinois Municipal Retirement Fund 45,175 Waterworks & Sewerage Fund 91,920 Parking System Revenue Fund 3,883 Risk Management Fund 11,296 Downtown Redevelopment Construction 1987C - P W Facility Construction Fund Series A - Capital Improvement, Replacement or Repair 2,410 Special Service Area Construction #5 114,696 Downtown Redevelopment Construction Fund - P W. Facility Construction Fund Series B 121,703 Flexcomp Trust Fund 6,292 Escrow Deposit Fund 13,300 Police Pension Fund - Firemens Pension Fund - Special Assessment Funds 1,333,313 Upon roll call: Ayes: Arthur, Farley, Floros, Murauskis, Van Geem, Wattenberg Nays: None Motion carried. Page I - March 15, 1988 Trustee Floros, seconded by Trustee Van Geem, moved to accept the financial report dated February 29, 1988, subject to audit. Upon roll call: Ayes: Arthur, Farley, Floros, Murauskis, Van Geem, Wattenberg Nays: None Motion carried. COMMUNICATIONS AND PETITIONS - CITIZENS TO BE HEARD Mayor Krause acknowledged the following employees who have successfully completed a supervisory training course: Cathy Hermanek Sandra Kalisik Firefighter David Gold Robert Roels Lt. Daniel Ackerman Firefighter Brian Ipsen Lt. Charles Livingston Village Manager John Dixon presented a plaque acknowledging the Village for surpassing the goal established by the crusade of Mercy for total donations. Mayor Krause accepted the plaque on behalf of the Village. Mr. Dave Rossell, 719 North Forest, stated they he saw a danger in the fact that westbound traffic on -- Kensington Road, west of Elmhurst Road, has a 40 MPH speed limit however eastbound traffic coming from Arlington Heights has a speed limit of 35 MPH. It was requested that the speed limit in Mount Prospect be reduced to 35 MPH. Mayor Krause stated that she will refer the request to the Safety Commission for consideration. Mr. Rossell also asked if the Village could help in monitoring dogs and those people who walk their dogs in the Prospect High School property. The administration will work with the school district in an effort to place signs and discourage this type of conduct. MAYOR'S REPORT Mayor Krause presented an ordinance for first reading that would delete the Class "D" liquor license issued to the VFW on Northwest Highway. This establishment has been sold and no longer needs the license. Trustee Arthur, seconded by Trustee Wattenberg, moved to waive the rule requiring two readings of an Ordinance. Upon roll call: Ayes: Arthur, Farley, Floros, Murauskis, Van Geem, Wattenberg Nays: None Motion carried. Page 2 - March 15, 1988 47 Trustee Arthur, seconded by Trustee Wattenberg, moved for passage of Ordinance No. 3907 A/q ORDIND~NCE AMENDING CHAPTER 13 OF THE VILLAGE CODE Upon roll call: Ayes: Arthur, Farley, Floros, Murauskis, Van Geem, Wattenberg Nays: None Motion carried. OLD BUSINESS ZBA 2-V-88, 322 Marcella An Ordinance was presented for second reading that would grant a variatiOn to permit a 15 foot front yard instead of the required 30 feet. The Petitioner wants to construct an attached garage to the front of this single family home. The Zoning Board of Appeals recommended granting the request by a vote of 6-0. Trustee Wattenberg, seconded by Trustee Murauskis, moved for passage of Ordinance No. 3908 AN ORDIN~uNCE GRANTING A VARIATION FOR PROPERTY KNOWN AS 322 MARCELLA Upon roll call: Ayes: Arthur, Farley, Floros, Murauskis, Van Geem, Wattenberg Nays: None Motion carried. ZBA 3-V-88, 1005 Cypress An Ordinance was presented for second reading that would grant a variation to permit a parking pad resulting in a driveway width of 27-1/2 feet, a side yard of 6-1/2 feet and a zero foot front yard. The Zoning Board of Appeals recommended granting the requests by votes of 6-0. Trustee Floros, seconded by Trustee Murauskis, moved for passage of Ordinance No. 3909 AN ORDINANCE GRANTING VARIATIONS FOR PROPERTY COMMONLY KNOWN AS 1005 CYPRESS Upon roll call: Ayes: Arthur, Farley, Ftoros, Murauskis, Van Geem, Wattenberg Nays: None Motion carried. ZBA 1-SU-88, Lexington Homes, Old Orchard An Ordinance was presented for first reading that would grant a Special Use in the nature of a Planned Unit Development in order to construct 332 arbor homes. The property is the subject of a consent decree, requiring all parties to agree to the plan in order to file an amendment to the existing decree. It was noted by the Petitioner that while there is one matter still to be resolved, specifically for the Village to accept certain sewer mains from the Page 3 - March 15, 1988 homeowners association and easements to the Petitioner, no signatures will be requested of the Village until everything has been resolved. Trustee WatteD_berg, seconded by Trustee Floros, moved to waive the rule requiring two readings of an Ordinance, provided that signatures on the final Amendment to the Consent Decree will not be affixed by the Mayor until all other parties have signed and the homeowners issue has been resolved. Upon roll call: Ayes: Arthur, Farley, Floros, Murauskis, Van Geem, wattenberg Nays: None Motion carried. Trustee Wattenberg, seconded by Trustee Farley, moved for passage of Ordinance No. 3910 AN ORDINANCE GP, ANTING A SPECIAL USE IN THE NATURE OF A PLANNED UNIT DEVELOPMENT FOR PROPERTY COMMONLY KNOWN AS OLD ORCHARD COLONY COUNTRY ESTATES Upon roll call: Ayes: Arthur, Farley, Floros, Murauskis, Van Geem, Wattenberg Nays: None Motion carried. A/% Ordinance was presented for second reading that would authorize the execution of an amendment to the Consent Decree governing a portion of the Old Orchard Colony development, being the subject of ZBA 1-SU-88. Trustee Farley, seconded by Trustee Arthur, moved for passage of Ordinance No. 3911 AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE EXECUTION OF AN A/~ENDMENT TO ;tMENDED CONSENT DECREE IN CHICAGO TITLE AND TRUST, ET AL VS MOUNT PROSPECT, NO. 65 CH 5300 Upon roll call: Ayes: Arthur, Farley, Floros, Murauskis, Van Geem, Wattenberg Nays: None Motion carried. An Ordinance was presented for first reading that would amend Chapter 18 (Traffic Code) of the Village Code to authorize a STOP sign on Milburn, eastbound at Emerson. The Safety Commission recommended granting this request. Trustee Murauskis, seconded by Trustee Arthur, moved to waive the rule requiring two readings of an Ordinance. Upon roll call: Ayes: Arthur, Farley, Floros, Murauskis, Van Geem, Wattenberg Nays: None Motion carried. Page 4 - March 15, 1988 Trustee Murauskis, seconded by Trustee Arthur, moved for passage of Ordinance No. 3911 AN ORDINANCE AMENDING CHAPTER 18 (TRAFFIC CODE) OF THE VILLAGE CODE Upon roll call: Ayes: Arthur, Farley, Floros, Murauskis, Wattenberg Nays: Van Geem Motion carried. NEW BUSINESS ZBA 81-AP-88, 2013 East Euclid Avenue The Petitioner is requesting an appeal from the determination of the Director of Planning and Zoning in order to increase the number of parking spaces thereby decreasing the amount of green area in the rear of the subject property. The Director of Planning and Zoning expressed his opinion that the site plan governing this parcel requires the approximately 60 foot rear yard as a buffer between the single family residences and this commercial building. The Zoning Board of Appeals recommended denying this request by a vote of 4-0. The Petitioner is also requesting modifications from the Development Code relative to curbing and isle width and length. Robert Moore, attorney for the Petitioner, stated that the current tenant in this portion of the building, being a medical office, requires 20 additional parking spaces and this request is to comply with that requirement. It was also noted that a request to increase the number of parking spaces is unusual, since most requests before the Board is to reduce the number of spaces. These requests have gone before the Plan Commission which recommended approval. The following residents expressed their opposition to the proposal: John Hinneman, 2012 Ivy Lane Paul Donavan, 2016 Ivy Lane Members of the Village Board expressed concern relative to possible water run-off if the open space area was developed and the fact that the open space acts as a buffer between the home and business. A site plan designed by the staff indicated a way the Petitioner could increase the number of parking spaces by 14 which would result in reducing the open space area from 60 feet to 50 feet. It was asked if the Petitioner would consider a compromise to the request. Mr. Moore stated that in order to review the options he would request the matter be continued to the next meeting of the Village Board, April 5th. This case will be presented April 5th for final consideration. Page 5 - March 15, 1988 50 ZBA 7-V-88, 117 West Lonnquist Boulevard The Petitioner is requesting a variation to permit a circular driveway with two curb cuts. The Zoning Board of Appeals recommended granting this request by a vote of 4-0. Trustee Arthur, seconded by Trustee Wattenberg, moved to concur with the recommendation of the Zoning Board of Appeals and grant the request being the subject of ZBA 7-V-88. Upon roll call: Ayes: Arthur, Farley, Floros, Murauskis, Van Geem, Wattenberg Nays: None Motion carried. An Ordinance will be presented at the next regular meeting for first reading. ZBA 9-A-88, 10-Z-88, 11-SU-88, North side of Kensington Road at Russel The Petitioner is requesting a text amendment to permit a 'day care center' as a Special use in a B-2 District; rezoning from R1 to B-2; and a special use to permit a Kindercare Day Care Center in a B-2 District. The subject property is immediately east of the medical center located at the northeast corner of Elmhurst Avenue and Kensington Road. While there is currently one large parcel, the Petitioner anticipates subdividing the lot into 2 lots. One lot will house the Kinder Care Day Center and the balance will be developed at some time in the future, with the use presently unknown. Mr. Bloomquist, attorney for the Petitioner, stated that the center can accommodate 135 children, operating between the hours of 6 AM to 6 PM Monday through Friday only. Trustee Wattenberg, seconded by Trustee Arthur, moved to concur with the recommendation of the Zoning Board of Appeals and grant the text amendment being the subject of ZBA 9-A-88. Upon roll call: Ayes: Arthur, Farley, Floros, Murauskis, Van Geem, Wattenberg Nays: None Motion carried. Trustee Watteuberg, seconded by Trustee Arthur, moved to concur with the recommendation of the Zoning Board of Appeals and grant the rezoning being the subject of ZBA 10-Z-88. Upon roll call: Ayes: Arthur, Farley, Floros, Murauskis, Van Geem, Wattenberg Nays: None Motion carried. Trustee Murauskis, seconded by Trustee Arthur, moved to concur with the recommendation of the Zoning Board of Appeals and grant the Special Use being the subject of ZBA ll-SU-88. Upon roll call: Ayes: Arthur, Farley, Floros, Murauskis, Van Geem, Wattenberg Nays: None Motion carried. Ordinances will be presented for first readings at the next regular meeting on April 5, 1988. ZBA 87-A-87, Text Amendments An Ordinance was presented for first reading that would amend those sections of chapter 14 (Zoning) dealing with off-street parking, driveway widths, and rear yard depths. The subject of recreational vehicles was deleted from this amendment in order for a citizens group to be-appointed in order to study the pros and cons. The Zoning Board of Appeals recommended approving these text amendments by a vote of 6-0. The proposal includes reducing the length of a parking space from 20 feet to 18 feet. Trustees Arthur and Murauskis expressed their opinions that the 20 foot length should be retained. This Ordinance will be presented for second reading at the next regular meeting on April 5th. VILLAGE MANAGER'S REPORT Village Manager John Fulton Dixon presented the Public Works Contract for consideration. Mr. Dixon stated that the negotiations have resulted in a 4% increase per year, with the contract being~effective through June, 1990, and that the salary increases will not be retroactive. Trustee Arthur, seconded by Trustee Floros, moved to authorize the Mayor to sign and Clerk to attest her signature on the Public Works Contract. Upon roll call: Ayes: Arthur, Farley, Floros, Murauskis, Van Geem, Wattenberg Nays: None Motion carried. The Village Manager stated that Commonwealth Edison has been trimming trees in the vicinity of the electric lines and at times the trimming appears to be excessive. The Village administration has worked out a new program with Commonwealth Edison in an effort to save trees and make such trimming more acceptable to the residents. ANY OTHER BUSINESS A request was presented that would authorize acceptance of the public improvements r~quired for Jay's Beef, located on the southwest corner of Busse and Golf Roads. The administration recommends acceptance. Also presented was a Plat of Subdivision for R J's Ranch, located on north River Road. The subject property is being placed into one lot of record. The Plan. Commission has reviewed the proposed subdivision and recommended approval. Trustee Farley, seconded by Trustee Arthur, moved to authorize the Mayor to sign and Clerk to attest her signature on the R J's Ranch Plat of Subdivision. Upon roll call: Ayes: Arthur, Farley, Floros, Murauskis, Van Geem, Wattenberg Nays: None Motion carried. A recommendation was presented from the administration to accept the public improvements installed for the development of the crystal Court Shopping Center on Algonquin Road just west of Busse Road. Trustee Farley, seconded by Trustee Arthur, moved to accept the public improvements for the Crystal Court Shopping Center. Upon roll call: Ayes: Arthur, Farley, Floros, Murauskis, Van Geem, Wattenberg Nays: None ADJOURNMENT Trustee Farley, seconded by Trustee Arthur, moved to adjourn the meeting. Upon roll call: Ayes: Unanimous Motion carried. -- The meeting was adjourned at 9:04 P.M. ~ Carol A. Fields Village Clerk Page 8 - March 15, 1988