HomeMy WebLinkAbout01/23/1967 VB minutes SPECIAL ~TING OF T~ BOARD OF TRUSTEES
JANUARY 23~ 1967
CALL TO ORDER
Presideht Congreve called the meeting to order at 8:15 P.M .
INVOCATION
TrUstee Colfer gave the invocation.
ROLL CALL OF MI~BBRS
Present upon roll call: Bergen Bruhl Colfer Grittani Teichert
President Congreve
Arrived at 8:20 P.M. Ekren
APPROVAL OF MINUI~S Januar)z 17~ 1967
Pg. Z - Fire ~ Folice Report, add after "hospitalization insurance
and clothing allowance" for the time spent on assignment at .the high
school. Delete last sentence on page Z and beginning oi page 3. In
i~ same paragraph, following words "if they so desired" with and if
not contr,a, ry to ~/i~lage policy as set forth for Boards and Co~ns.
Page 5 - The Fire ~ Police Comnittee recomnended that all day parking"
on a two-hour basis. Page 4 - First paragraph - change word '~earing"
to notice. Seco'nd' paragraph "will assume the costs of the court
reporter and Plan Commission fees involved" add: but not publication
expense. Amend last paragraph to read '~r. Blair is opposed to a twO~--
story structure and because this matter had not been listed on a
~ublished a~enda of the..Page 5: Ihclude following statement of Trustee
eichert, and the Judiciary Committee Report: "A previous meeting of
this committee included on its agenda an informal discussion with
representatives of Farmer Cooper's, Inc. concerning the variations to Statement
be considered formally tonight. Subsequent to that meeting, public Trustee
relations material disseminated to the Board of Trustees indicated Teichert
that the attorney for Farmer Cooper's was Mr. Donald Bgan of the firm Far, er
of Rothschild, Hart, Stevens and Barry." "Litigation has been Cooper's
recently commended in which I have been named a defendant, and I
have retained the firm of Rothschild, Hart, Stevens and Barry to
represent me. Under these circumstances, so there can be no mis-
understanding in this matter, I wish'to disqualify myself from
voting on item 6?-lA, both in this committee and when the subject is
before the Board of Trustees." "I should point out that while I will
not vote on the variations, I do intend to express my views. Any
implication of conflict of interest will be avoided if I refrain
from exercising the power to grant or deny the variations...but the
right to discuss the matter and express my feeling is still mine as
a citizen of Mount Prospect." The Judiciary Committee Repe~t of
Board of Appeals Case 67-1A"This is a request by Farmer Cooper's, Inc.
for approval of certain variations so that they can build and
operate a particular style restaurant on property facing on Kensington
immediately east of the Holiday Inn Motel. In essence, these varia-
tions are sought: 1. Land ~se; 2. Building height; 5. Building
or sign height. 1. As to the land use, it is presently zoned R-1
and the contemplated use is B-3. This parcel is surrounded by
and could quite properly be rezoned to B-3. The variation for land
use is in conformity with the immediate area and is merely a procedural
expediency for the petitioner. The Board of Appeals unanimously
recommends approval of the specified use as a variation." 2. The
main barn-like structure has a roof peak of 52' and an overhead
crossbeam height of 10'. It is a matter of argument whether the
crossbeams or the roof should be considered the ceiling, and therefore,
whether a variation is needed at all. However, the Board of .Appeals
chose to consider this matter in conjunction with the third point."
3. A silo structure is adjacent and connected to the main barn-like
structure. The silo stands 45' and houses machinery, air conditioning
equipment and water storage. In view of its function and connection
to the barn-like structure, the silo can be considered as integral
with the barn and we would then be discussing a height variation for
a building. The silo can, of course, also be considered an
January 25, 1967
advertising device and we would then be talking in terms of a
height variation for a sign. The petitioner states it partakes of
both functions. Regardless of the theory involved, the contem-
plated structure carmot be built unless approved by this Board
as a variation. The Board of Appeals voted S-1 to not recommend
the variation and suggested consideration of increased setback."
"It would appear that the variations are interrelated and the
petitioner considers them as "one package", tie has a set plan
and complete program which he wishes to initiate in Mount Prospect.
The concept requires variations which this Board can grant or deny.
"In discus§ion, two questipns appeared to require answers. First,
is the concept compatible with the area? Second, does the concept
justify the variations?" RECOS~NDATION "b
Judiciary Co~ittee reconmends the request for variations be denied."
"Note: For reasons they will state to the Board, Trustee Teichert
and Trustee Bergen disqualified themselves from voting on this
matter." End of Judiciary Conmittee Report. Trustee Bergen
stated he did not wish to participate in 0tiscussion of Farmer
Cooper's and requested this be included in the Minutes. Correction
of typographical error, last paragraph: "next" should read ~'not".
Trustee Bruhl, seconded ~y Trustee Grittani, moved the minutes of
January 17, 1967 be approved as amended.
Upon roll call: Ayes: Bergen Bruhl Colfer Ekren Grittani
Teichert
Motion carried.
President Congreve read a communication from Farmer Cooper's and
deferred same ~mtil later in the meeting.
JUDICIARY CO~4ITTEE REI~)RT
RESOLL~I'ION NO. 5A-6~' was read:
Res. No. 5A-67
A RESOLUTION APPROVING RIVER TRAILS PARK DISTRICT'S
FEDERAL APPLICATION OSC-127
Trustee Teichert, seconded by Trustee Bergen, moYed to concur with
the Judiciary Committee and Plan Conm~ission to approve the above
application by passage of Resolution No. 5A~67.
Upon roll call: Ayes: Bergen Bruhl Colfer Ekren Grittani
Teichert
Motion carried.
With regard to the preceding resolution, Trustee Teichert stated he
is not favorable to public aid funds, however, this is but approval'
of land use by B'Dunt Prospect.
It was reported that on the second or fourth week in February the
land use map will be made available to Trustees and then a joint
meeting will be held between the Plan Conmis~ion and Board of R¥ustees.
Case 66-28P - }&ack Cadillac - Request R-X to
Zoning Ed. Petitioner seeks rezoning for expansion of a going business, not
Case 66-28P establishment for additional uses. By a vote of 2-1 the Judiciary
Committee recormaended approval subject to a suitable resubdivision
plat filed, incorporating lots 7 and 8 with the existing B-3 parcel.
Trustee Bergen, tile dissenting voter, feels rezoning of lots 7 and 8
would jeopardize the zoning of lots 1 - 6.
Trustee Teichert, seconded .~y Tmmtee Colfer, moved to concur with
the Judiciary Conmittee recomending annexation of the subject lots
7 and 8 with subsequent rezoning to B-3, provided said lots are
integrated into the existing adjacent B-3 property through a suitable
subdivision plat.
Upon roll call: Ayes: Bruhl Colfer £kren Grittani Teichert
Nays: Bergen
Motion carried.
The Village Attorney was instructed to draw up steps for the Board
to make sure tlmt it becomes one parcel of B-3. b~. ~.Iack agreed
to stand the expense necessary to accomplish tim subject subdivision.
Januar7 23, 1967
UBLIC WORKS CO~ITTEE
Trustee Ekren, seconded by Trustee Teichert, moved to rescind the
action of the Board meeting of October 14, 1966 regarding the con- Retention
struction of a retention basin on the dedicated portion within the rmsin
corporate limits of ~ount Prospect on Meier Road north of Lincoln Meier Ed.
and south of Central.
Upon roll call: Ayes: Bergen Bruhl Colfer Ekren Grittanl
Teichert
~otion carried.
OTHER BUSINESS
V~~f REPORT ON WELL SITE
Tho Village Attorney presented a written report. He stated he had
talked with Mr. Downing, attorney for the Park District. The
Conmissioners, at their regular meeting, }md discussed the well site. Well Site #1]
Two questions arose: 1. Still remaining unresolved is the actual
cost to be attributed to the easmment, and, 2. The possibility of
the well construction interfering with the actual play on the course.
Mr. Downing informed Mr. ~bore that he would have a rough draft of
the easement in the next few days for review.
/]xe Finance Director requested approval of the advance of $2,?09.52
from Water Deposit Fund to Public Benefit Special Assessment #66
for payment of first installment due by January 20th. This amount Spec. Assess-
has been included in the Tax Levy to be received during the next ment #66
fiscal year. Amount will be repaid when taxes are received.
Trustee Grittani, seconded by Trustee Bergen, moved for approval
of the advance of $2,?09.52 from Water Deposit ~und to Public Benefit
Special Assessment #66 as outlined above.
Upon roll call: Ayes: Bergen Bruhl Colfer Ekren Grittani
Teichert
~tion carried.
Report of the Plan Co~nission on the following cases:
(a) 66-21P - 6 lots SW corner WaPella ~ Central - recomending
rezoning B-2 with covenant to be developed as medical Plan Comm.
center- Referred to Judiciary Committee Case 66-21P
(b) 66-22P - Lot 65 to rear of Novak ~ Parker - Request
for rezoning from R-1 to P-1 - approval recommended with Plan Conm.
reverter clause - Referred to Judiciary Committee. Case 66-22P
~.~f b~kI~ ~.~CE PROGRAM
RESOLUTION 6-6? FOR ARTERIAL STREETS ($15,000)
A-27 Dale from Gregory to Isabella
A-12 Elm from Central to /]myer .~es. 6-6?
A-16 HiLusi from Golf to Shabonee
A-2S Main from Shabonme to Council Trail
A-19 Wille from Central to Kensington
Trustee Ekren, seconded by Trustee Teichert, moved for pmssage of
Resolution 6-6?.
Upon roll call: Ayes: Bergen Bruhl Colfer Ekren Grittani
Teichert
bbtion carried.
RESOLUTION 7-67 FOR NON-ARTERIAL STREETS ($10,000)
Beverly from t-~tlen to Lincoln
Brentwood from Cedar to Dogwood Res. 7-67
Berkshire from Pine to Emerson
Bobby Lane from Busse to Bobby Lane
Cathy Lane from Busse to CanDota
Crabtree from Alder Lane to Greenwood
Elm from Gregory to Elm
School from Central to Busse
William from Gregory to Thayer
Trustee Ekren, seconded by Trustee Teichert, moved for passage of
Resolution 7-67.
January 23, 1967
Upon roll call: Ayes: Bergen Bruhl Colfer Ekren Grittani
Teichert
Motion carried.
bDT IMPROVE~fENq' PROGRAbl
RESOLUTION 8-67 FOR ARTERIAL STREETS ($100,000)
Res. 8-67
Busse A-1 From Emerson to School
Busse A~i Elmhurst to IVaPella
Evergreen A-9 From School to George
Evergreen A-9 From WaPella to Elmhurst
ShaBenee A-6 From NaWaTa to CanDota
Gregory A-14 From Forest to Elmhurst
IVaPella A-36 From Council Trail to GoWanda
bKaple A-37 From Henry to Busse
Ilatlen A-54 From Lincoln to Central
Trustee Ekren, seconded by Trustee Grittani, moved for passage of
Resolut ion 8-67.
Upon roll call: Ayes: Bergen Bruhl Colfer Ekren Grittani
Teichert
blot ion carried.
RESOLUTION 9-67 FOR NON-ARTERIAL STREETS ($25~000)
Verde from Bonita to Bonita'
Res. 9-67 b~in Street from Berkshire to Council Trail
Trustee Ekren, seconded by Trustee Grittani, moved for passage of
Resolution 9-67.
Upon roll call: Ayes: Bergen Bruhl Colfer Ekren Grittani
Teichert
Motion carried.
britt TRAFFIC LIGUT I~,~ROVt~.IENT ($70~000) RESOLUTION 10-67
Res. 10-67 Northwest }-~y. - US 14 at Elmhurst Rd. (Main St'.) (Ill. Rt. 83) to
intersection
Northwest IMT. - US 14 at Emerson St. (A.S. No. 2) to intersection
.Elmhurst Rd. (b-~in) - Ill. Rt. 83 at Prospect Ave. (A.S.No. 10) and
Evergreen Ave. (A.S.No. 9) intersection
Trustee Ekren, seconded by Trustee Colfer~ moved for passage of
Resolution No. 10-67.
Under discusgion, the Village Engineer stated "no left turn" signals
cannot be installed as traffic count is not high enough~ but under-
gretmd work will be installed.
Upon roll call: Ayes: Bergen Colfer Ek~en Teichert
Nays: Bruhl Grittani
Motion carried.
Water n~iin Reco~m~endation of Village b~nager and Village 'Engineer regarding water
im4~rovement main improvement permits and sterilization procedure was referred
permits to Public Works.
Ord. min. Ordinance establishing minimum heating requirements in multiple
heating dwellings was referred to the Building Committee.
requirements
ITE~ REFERRED
lgghts - The matte'r of ill~unination or reflector lights on gate islands of
~ate islands Chicago and North Western Railway at Central Road was referred to
C& N~.~ EY Public Health and Safety Committee.
Cefat r~al rid.
Power rodding field tile by contract in }~atlen Heights subdivision
was referred to Public Works and Finance Co~raittee.
Letter from Attorney L. Gudgeon representing o~ers of property at
2 hr. parking 321 W. Prospect Avenue regarding problem of 2-hour parking limits was
limits referred to Fire & Police Committee and Judiciary Committee.
W. Prospect
Letter regarding parking restrictions on Lincoln Avenue east of Maple
was referred to Fire ~ Police Committee and Public Works.
January 23, 1967
otorcycle ordinance was referred to Fire ~ Police Committee.
The matter of propane gas portable heating units was referred to
Public Health ~ Safety Conmittee.
Cook County Zoning Hearing on Docket #1143 - B-2 Restricted Service
District southwest corner of OM(ton St. ~ EImhurSt Rd. -. Petitioner - County
Cities Service Oil Co. for proposed use to increase sign height from Zoning
the maximumheight of 35 feet to approximately 68 feet. The City Docket #1143
of Chicago has filed an objection. Trustee Colfer, seconded by
Trustee Grittani, moved the attorney prepare a resolution for the
next Board meeting objecting to the proposed increased'sign height.
Upon roll call: Ayes: Bergen Bruhl Colfer Hkren Crittani
Nays: Teichert
Motion carried.
The Lions Club authorized the Village Manager to order 20 Lawson Lions Club
litter receptacles at a total cost of $10,000 as a gift from that Litter
organization. Receptacles
Tike Village Board recessed .at 9:45 P.M. while attorney Marlin Smith Pre-annex.
discussed the possible pre-annexation agreement involving land agreement
south of Golf Road and west of Route 83 to the City of Des Plaines. S. of Golf
W. of 83
The meeting reconvened at 10:15 P.M.
Roll call: Bergen Bruhl Co~fer Ekren Crittani Teichert Congreve
Trustee Bergen requested to be excused at this time inasmuch as he
had previously pleaded possible conflict of interest for the next
matter on the agenda.
PLAN COMMISSION CASE 67-1A FArriER COOPER'S
~4r. Donald E. Egan appeared on belmlf of Farmer Cooper's Inc. -
applicant for variation located at Kensington Road between Wilshire Plan
Avenue and Rand Road. In his letterpreviously read before this Case 67-1A
Board he stated the previous meeting left this matter unresolved,
and requested the height variation be placed on tonight's meeting
for further consideration. Five votes are needed to override the
decision of the Board of Appeals and he wishes to exhaust all
administrative remedies. There must be a final decisive vote either'
concurringwith or overruling the decision of the Board of Appeals.
A modified p~oposed building and silo plan was presented, changing
the silo height from 45' to 38'8" and setback to SS' from front of
the property, and the front of the building to 39' from the front
lot line. The roof of the building was lowered from 4 to 6". The
petitioner guarantees that the silo would not be used for a sign.
If the property is not used by Farmer Cooper's the silo would be
removed. A second floor could never be added because the space
above beams could not be converted to a loft or second story. Trustee
Bruhl requested that Trustee Teichert change his position of non-
voting on this issue, as he could not see such conflict. Trustee
Teichert reiterated his position on non-voting. Trustee Colfer
stated the petitioner has made some effort to rework his project
to meet zoning standards.
Trustee Colfer, seconded by Trustee Bruhl, moved that the Board
overrule the Board of Appeals in their recommendation in Case 67-1A
and that the variation be granted to construct a silo of 58'8"
with a setback of 55 feet; that the front setback of the building
be set at 59 feet from front building line; that the silo be torn
down in tt~ event that the property is sold or used for another
use, and that no second floor be utilized.
Upon roll call: Ayes: Bruhl Colfer Ekren Grittani Congreve
Absent: Bergen
Abstain: Teichert
Motion carried.
January 23, 1967
ADJOURN~NT
Trustee Colfer, seconded by Trustee Ekren, moved the meeting be
adjourned. Time: 11:00 P.M. Unanimous.
RICIfM~I) H. MONROE,
Village Clerk i
January 23, 1967