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HomeMy WebLinkAbout11/17/1987 VB minutes 247 MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE MAYOR AND BOARD OF TRUSTEES OF THE VILLAGE OF MOUNT PROSPECT November 17, 1987 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 Ralph Arthur Trustee Leo Floros Trustee Norma Murauskis Trustee George Van Geem Trustee Theodore Wattenberg Absent: Trustee Gerald Farley INVOCATION INVOCATION The invocation was given by Trustee Wattenberg. APPROVE MINUTE APPROVAL OF MINUTES Trustee Arthur, seconded by Trustee Wattenberg, moved to approve the minutes of the regular meeting of the Mayor and Board of Trustees held November 4, 1987. Upon roll call: Ayes: Floros, Murauskis, Van Geem, Wattenberg Pass: Arthur 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 $ 427,560 Revenue Sharing Fund 152 Motor Fuel Tax Fund 7 288 Community Development Block Grant Fund 13 246 Illinois Municipal Retirement Fund 37 728 Waterworks & Sewerage Fund 270 609 Parking System Revenue Fund 3 895 Risk Management Fund 123 460 Downtown Redevelopment Const. 1987C 200 000 P W Facility Construction Fund Series A - Capital Improvement, Repl. or Repair Fund 23,750 Special Service Area No. 5 114,696 Downtown Redevelopment Const. Fund 428,300 P.W. Facility Construction Fund Series B 415,276 Debt Service Funds - FlexComp Trust Fund 7,539 Escrow Deposit Fund 11,600 Police Pension Fund - Firemens Pension Fund $2,085,099 Upon roll call: Ayes: Arthur, Floros, Murauskis, Van Geem, Wattenberg Nays: None Motion carried. Trustee Floros, seconded by Trustee Van Geem, moved to FINANCIA accept the financial report dated October 31, 1987, subject REPORT to audit. Upon roll call: Ayes: Arthur, Floros, Murauskis, Van Geem, Wattenberg Nays: None Motion carried. LAKE COMMUNICATIONS AND PETITIONS - CITIZENS TO BE HEARD BRIARWOOD Mr. John Ganapolis, Vice President of the Lake Briarwood Homeowners Association, requested the Village Board to intervene in a proposal by Arlington Heights to permit the 26 acre parcel to their west with 364 multi-family units. It was noted that the vacant parcel is within a flood plain and would cause additional flooding problems to the area. It was noted that while legislation has recently been passed prohibiting construction on property located within a flood plain, that legislation does not apply to Cook County. It was also requested that the Villages cooperate and retain the 26 acres as open space and/or nature reserve. Mayor Krause stated that the Village will contact Arlington Heights officials and make an effort to work with them. A Resolution will be presented at the next meeting of the Village Board, December 1st, expressing the Mount Prospect's interest in this matter. MAYOR'S REPORT LIQUOR LICENSE: A request was presented from the new owners of the La LA HACIENDA, Hacienda Restaurant (formerly Chessie's), located at 999 N.ELMHURST the southeast corner of Elmhurst Road and Rand Road, for a Class S liquor license. Trustee Arthur, seconded by Trustee Wattenberg, moved to authorize the creation of a Class "S" liquor license for La Hacienda Restaurant. Upon roll call: Ayes: Arthur, Floros, Murauskis, Van Geem, Wattenberg Nays: None Motion carried. An Ordinance will be presented December 1st for first reading to create the Class "S" liquor license. LIQUOR LICENSE: A request was presented from the new owners of SIZZLERS Sizzlers Steak House, 110 East Rand Road, to continue 110 E.RAND RD doing business under the existing Class "W" liquor CLASS "W" license. Trustee Wattenberg, seconded by Trustee Floros, moved to authorize the new owners of Sizzlers Steak House to operate under the existing Class "W", provided all necessary documentation is received by the Village Manager. Upon roll call: Ayes: Arthur, Floros, Murauskis, Van Geem, Wattenberg Nays: None Motion carried. OLD BUSINESS PLAZA UNITED Plaza United, Busse Road between Algonquin Road and Dempster Street An Ordinance was presented for second reading that would grant a modification from the Development Code to permit a retention slope ratio of 4:1 rather than the required 6:1. 249 Trustee Floros, seconded by Trustee Wattenberg, ORD.NO. 3968 moved for passage of Ordinance ~o:.~ 39.68~- AN ORDINANCE GRANTING MODIFICATIONS FROM THE DEVELOPMENT CODE (CHAPTER 16) FOR PROPERTY COMMONLY KNOWN AS PLAZA UNITED (east side of Busse Road between Algonquin & Dempster) Upon roll call: Ayes: Arthur, Floros, Murauskis, Van Geem, Wattenberg Nays: None Motion carried. Francis Cadillac, West Rand Road FRANCIS An Ordinance was presented for second reading that would CADILLAC: grant a modification from Chapter 16 (Development Code) to EAST RAND RD permit the parkway in front of this auto dealership to be covered with asphalt, which is an existing condition but needs upgrading. The Plan Commission recommended denying this request by a vote of 5-3. Trustee Arthur, seconded by Trustee Murauskis, moved for ORD.NO. 3969 passage of Ordinance No. 3969 AN ORDINANCE GRANTING A MODIFICATION FROM CHAPTER 16 (DEVELOPMENT CODE) FOR PROPERTY COMMONLY KNOWN AS FRANCIS CADILLAC (West Rand Road) Upon roll call: Ayes: Arthur, Floros, Murauskis, Van Geem, Wattenberg Nays: None Motion carried. NEW BUSINESS ZBA 69-Z-87 and 70-V-87, 747 South Meier Road ZBA 69-Z-87 & The Petitioner is requesting rezoning from R-X to R-1 in ZBA 70-V-87 order subdivide the subject property into 4 lots and to 747 MEIER RD construct 3 single family homes. One of the lots has an existing single family home. Also requested are variations to permit 21'6" front lot width on the cul de sac known as Chris Lane and a 6' 6" rear yard, due to the unusual configuration of the proposed Lot 4. Bernard Lee, attorney for the petitioner, stated that the lot requiring the variations is not out of character with the other homes on the cul de sac. It was noted by the Petitioner that the homes proposed to be built on these 3 lots would range in price from $225,000 to $250,000. Steven Gerard, 713 Chris Lane, and Mike Spence, 717 Chris Lane, spoke in opposition to the proposal, stating that the reduced frontage on the cul de sac would not be compatible with their homes. Mr. Lee requested this matter be continued to the next meeting of the Village Board, December 1st, in order to give sufficient time to realign the lot lines. These two zoning cases which received a vote to deny from the Zoning Board of Appeals, a request for a modification from the Development Code to permit a non-radial lot line to the cul de sac center and lot depth of less than 120 feet, and the request to subdivide the property, which received votes of approval from the Plan Commission, will be presented December 1st. Page 3 - November 17, 1987 250 ZBA 72-V-87 ZBA 72-V-87, 215 Weller Lane 215 WELLER LN The Petitioner in this case is requesting a variation to allow a three car garage 761 square feet in size and to permit a driveway width of 32-1/2 feet. The Zoning Board of Appeals recommended granting these variations. Trustee Arthur, seconded by Trustee Wattenberg, moved to concur with the recommendation of the Zoning Board of Appeals and grant the variations requested in ZBA 72-V-87. Upon roll call: Ayes: Arthur, Floros, Murauskis, Van Geem, Wattenberg Nays: None Motion carried. An Ordinance will be presented for first reading on December 1st. ZBA 73-V-87 ZBA 73-V-87, 607 North Eastman 607 N.EASTMAN The Petitioner is this case is request a variation to allow a detached garage to be located 3-1/2 feet from a principal structure instead of the required 10 feet. The Zoning Board of Appeals recommended granting this request by a vote of 6-0. Trustee Wattenberg, seconded by Trustee Arthur, moved to concur with the recommendation of the Zoning Board of Appeals and grant the variations requested in ZBA 73-V-87. Upon roll call: Ayes: Arthur, Floros, Murauskls, Van Geem, Wattenberg Nays: None Motion carried. ZBA 74-Z-87 & ZBA 74-Z-87 and ZBA 76-V-87, Kenneth Drive ZBA 76-V-87 The Petitioner in this case is requesting I-1 zoning, KENNETH DR. from the R-X assigned upon annexation last year, and variations to allow a 25,000 square foot lot instead of the required 4 acre parcel in the I-1 District. James Ryan, attorney for the Petitioner, noted that this property is now being used for firewood storage and it is the intention of the Petitioner to continue that use. It was also stated by Mr. Ryan that the regulations of the Village would be complied with, including prohibiting any materials to be stored on the site that are diseased. Trustee Arthur, seconded by Trustee Wattenberg, moved to concur with the recommendation of the Zoning Board of Appeals and grant the rezoning from R-X to I-1 as requested in ZBA 74-Z-87. Upon roll call: Ayes: Arthur, Floros, Murauskis, Van Geem, Wattenberg Nays: None Motion carried. Trustee Wattenberg, seconded by Trustee Arthur, moved to concur with the recommendation of the Zoning Board Page 4 - November 17, 1987 25t and grant the variation requested in ZBA 76-V-87 to permit the subject property have a 25,000 square foot area. Upon roll call: Ayes: Arthur, Floros, Murauskis, Van Geem, Wattenberg Nays: None Motion carried. Ordinances will be presented for first reading at the December 1st meeting of the Village Board. ZBA 75-V-87, 1001 East Cardinal Lane ZBA 75-V-~ The Petitioner in this case is requesting a variation to 1001 CARD] permit a driveway 24 feet wide and to allow a 10 foot front yard in order to accommodate an extra parking area for this duplex unit. The Zoning Board of Appeals recommended granting this request by a vote of 6-0. Trustee Arthur, seconded by Trustee Wattenberg, moved to concur with the recommendation of the Zoning Board of Appeals and grant the variations requested in ZBA 75-V-87. Upon roll call: Ayes: Arthur, Floros, Murauskis, Van Geem, Wattenberg Nays: None Motion carried. An Ordinance will be presented for first reading December 1st. A Resolution was presented that would authorize ICMA TRUS expanded participation in ICMA Deferred Compensation Plan. Trustee Wattenberg, seconded by Trustee Murauskis, moved RES.NO. 3 for passage of Resolution No. 34-87 A RESOLUTION TO APPROVE THE DECLARATION OF TRUST OF THE ICMA Upon roll call: Ayes: Arthur, Floros, Murauskis, Van Geem, Wattenberg Nays: None Motion carried. VILLAGE MANAGER'S REPORT Village Manager John Fulton Dixon presented a request for FIELD CH~ a field change to permit wooden decks for all 72 units RANDVIEW within the Randview Townhome complex on Wheeling Road at TOWNHOUS5 Kensington Road. Mr. Dixon noted that the owner is improving these units and they are for sale and recommends granting the request. Trustee Arthur, seconded by Trustee Wattenberg, moved to concur with the administration and grant the field change for Randview Townhomes and permit wooden decks to be added to the 72 units. Upon roll call: Ayes: Arthur, Floros, Murauskis, Van Geem, Wattenberg Nays: None Motion carried. A request was submitted by Montgomery Wards located at FIELD CH~ Randhurst, to permit the wording on the Wards Auto Center MONTOMER to be changed. This sign is the subject of an Ordinance WARDS SI approved earlier in the year which guarantees compliance 252 with the Village Sign Code by the year required. Trustee Arthur, seconded by Trustee Wattenberg, moved to concur with the recommendation of the Village Manager and authorize the change in verbage on the Montgomery Wards sign. Upon roll call: Ayes: Arthur, Floros, Murauskis, Van Geem, Wattenberg Nays: None Motion carried. WAIVE BIDS: Village Manager Dixon presented a request to waive MOTOROLA RADIOS the bidding procedure in order to purchase 7 Motorola MT500 radios. It was noted that these radios are specialized equipment and compatible with existing units. Mr. Dixon noted that the cost for the proposed 7 radios would be $13,3000 ($1,900 each). Trustee Wattenberg, seconded by Trustee Arthur, moved to waive the bidding process and authorize the administration to purchase 7 MT500 Motorola radios for the Police Department at a cost not to exceed $13,000. Upon roll call: Ayes: Arthur, Floros, Murauskis, Van Geem, Wattenberg Nays: None Motion carried. WAIVE BIDS: Mr. Dixon presented a request to waive the bidding BREATHING procedure in order to purchase specialized APPARATUS equipment for the Fire Department. It was noted that the following companies submitted quotes for self contained breathing apparatus units. These units are more efficient and less bulky for the Firefighters to use. Trustee Arthur, seconded by Trustee Floros, moved to waive the bidding procedure and authorize the purchase of 5 self contained breathing apparatus units at a cost not to exceed $6,770. Upon roll call: Ayes: Arthur, Floros, Murauskis, Van Geem, Wattenberg Nays: None Motion carried. ANY OTHER BUSINESS COURTS OF A request was submitted from the developer of ST. JOHN: Courts of St. John Townhomes to accept the public ACCEPT PUBLIC improvements. It was the recommendation of staff IMPROVEMENTS that all items meet the Village specifications and recommends approval of the request. Trustee Arthur, seconded by Trustee Wattenberg, moved to accept the public improvements installed as part of the Courts of St. John development. Upon roll call: Ayes: Arthur, Floros, Murauskis, Van Geem, Wattenberg Nays: None Motion carried. Trustee Van Geem requested additional information on the bale fill, as discussed earlier in the meeting, relative to when public hearings would Pa~? 6 - November 17, 1987 ake place, when it would be open and whether there will be litigation on the subject. Trustee Wattenberg said that Case No. 85-24229 is scheduled CASE NO. for November 30th in Des Plaines and anticipates another 85-24229 continuance and suggested residents be bussed to court to witness the proceedings. Mayor Krause noted that the Committee of the Whole meetings scheduled for December 22 and 29 are cancelled due to the holidays. ADJOURNMENT ADJOURN Trustee Arthur, seconded by Trustee Van Geem, moved to adjourn the meeting. Upon roll call: Ayes: Unanimous Motion carried. The meeting was adjourned at 8:50 P.M. Carol A. Fields Village Clerk Page 7 - November 17, 1987