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HomeMy WebLinkAbout08/06/1963 VB minutes MINUTES OF REGULAR MEETING OF THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES HELD ON AUGUST 6, 1963 President Schlaver called the meeting to order at 8:12 P.M. ... with the following members present: roll call Bergen Bickley Bruhl Casterline Ekren Phillips Trustee Ekren, seconded by Trustee Bergen, moved for approval of th~ minutes of the previous meeting of July 23 as submitted, minutes Upon roll call: Ayes: Bergen Bruhl Casterline Ekren Phillips Pass: Bickley Motion carried. Trustee Bruhl, seconded by Trustee Bickley, moved to confir~ all actions taken by the Board at the special previous meeting of July 2Std. Upon roll call: Ayes: Bergen Bruhl Casterline Ekren Phillips Pass: Bickley Motion carried. Trustee Bruhl, seconded by Trustee Bergen, moved for ap- proval of the following bills: bills General $30,580.28 Parking System 473.60 Library 1,082.44 Motor Fuel 27,416.92 Waterworks g Sewerage 16,223.14 Waterworks g Sewerage Ac- quisition g Construction 21,293.60 $97,069.98 Upon roll call: Ayes: Bergen Bickley Bruhl Casterline Ekren, Phillips Motion ca~ried. Trustee Phillips read the following letters from Mr. Schlaack of Miller Artesian Well Co. and Mr. A. Lewis of Consoer, Water Tow~nsend & Associates: Well 8 July 26, 1963 Consoer, Townsend g Associates Attention: Arthur H. Lewis Subject: Mt. P~ospect #8 (Hatlen HeSts) Gentlemen: As explained over the phone, we have worked out a change for the bowl assembly for the above subject well which does not require the 20 stage bowl, as previously anticipated. We now have a 10 MA Impeller of somewhat higher capacity which we would use in this bowl, and erely ~dd one stage, to make it a 17 stage assembly. We are en- closing a curve showing the performance of this 17 stage bowl. We are also sending you a copy of the 20 stage pump curve, with this 17 stage curve drawn in as a dotted line, for comparison purposes. August 6~ 1963 The reason for this change is that the bronze bowl will eventually Water be limited as to its total depth of setting and the pressures in- Well 8 volved with this lower setting. At the present time we can uti- lize the full 150 HP by adding the one stage and changing the im- pellers. Even with this arrangement the pump should not be oper- ated at shut off pressure. We believe that the next change involving the lowering of this pump would require a completely new bowl assembly, one utilizing Class 30 cast iron, and probably high pressure construction. When this time comes additional horsepower will also be required. The estimated cost for this bowl change is approximately $200.00 less than that anticipateddfor the change to the 20 stage bowl. Very truly yours, J. P. MILLER ARTESIAN WELL COMPANY R. C. SCMLAACK Vice President cc: Village of Mt. Prospect Mt. Prospect, Illinois Attn: Mr. Appleby August 6, 1963 President and Board of Trustees Gentlemen: Responsive to action taken by the Board of July 16, 1963, and in~ conformance with Mr. Appleby's letter of July 22~ we have examined the proposal of J. P. Miller Artesian Well Company dated July 22, 1963 for rehabilitation work on the pump in the Hatlen Heights sandstone well. We have also received a supplementary letter from J. P. Miller in which they suggest changing the impellers to 10 MA, which will require adding only one bowl section instead of 4 as originally contemplated. We have examined the unit prices contained in the proposal of July 22, comparing them with pricing sheets in catalogues of Peer- less and other manufacturers where possible. We find the prices to be reasonable. We are of the further opinion that the replacing of the impellers with 10 MA impellers, as proposed in J. P. Miller's supplemental letter of July 26, is a sound procedure.. It will save about $200 at this time, and will make for a greater saving at some future date when the bowls must be replaced with high pressure bowls. Very t~uly yours, CONSOER, TOWNSEND ~ ASSOCIATES Arthur H. Lewis cc: Mr, Dave Creamer cc: J. P. Miller Artesian Well Co. Trustee Phillips explained that inasmuch as obstruc- tions of old tools were at the base of Well 8 (Hatlen Heights) Mr. Schlaack recommended drilling no deeper because the extra time and expense probably would not be justified. Mr. LewLs, being out of town, cannot be reached fom opinion. Trustee Phillips, seconded by Trustee Ekren~ moved that the original specifications for Well 8 be modified to eliminate August 6, 1963 he deepening to 1950 feet with reinstallation of the pump, in accordance with changes in Mr. Lewis' letter. Upon roll call: Ayes: Bergen Bruhl Bickley Casterline Ekren Phillips Motion carried. Village Manager Appleby pointed out that it was orig- inally estimated that with good luck the drilling of this well could be done about August l; this drilling will be done b~.~ August 7. Discussion was held among the members as to whether Water to pump water immediately from the newly drilled Well 7 in Well 7 Meadows Park, holding it at a temporary 600 gpm until danger of the dry season is over, then finishing the well on a permanent basis. It was pointed out that the connecting mains were not yet fully installed and will not be working for about three weeks, and that the cost of the temporary water supply would come to $4,800. Trustee Phillips, seconded by T~ustee Bickley, moved to proceed as orginally planned with the drilling and finishing of Well 7 on a per~nanent basis. Upon roll call: Ayes: Bergen Bickley Bruhl Casterline Ekren Phillips Motion carried. Trustee Ekren read the following report and memorandum from the Zoning Board re Case 63-16: Zoning Case 63-16 REPORT Re: Case 63-16 - Di Mucoi et al C~inued from June hearing and heard July 23, 19§3 This petition involved a request for rezoning property from B-3 to R-4 in the Centralwood Subdivision, and also for va- cating of certain streets. The Zoning Boamd voted 6-0 to deny the request for re- zoning. , We recommend that the petitioned street vacation be denied. E. F. Martin, Ch~iman N. L. Gorny, Acting Sec'y MEMORANDUM Re:Case 63-16 - Di Mucci et al Heard July 23, 1963 This request for rezoning is based on what the petitioner claims to be economic reasons. Upon cross-examination it was brought out that the street vacations were necessary to carry out their intended plan~s. PUBLIC PROPERTY WAS TO BE USED TO MEET THE ZONING REGULATIONS! Under the present zoning of R-3, a buffer between the railroad and R-1 residential, the petitioner could build 66 apart- ments; if the property were to be rezoned to include property dedi- cated for street at the present time, the petitioner would be able August 6, 1963 oning Case 63-16 to build appmoximately 96 apartments. Further, this subdivision has about a hundred single family homes in the amea. The peti- tioner now wants to add apartments in number to just about double the sum of living units in the amea. The number of cams themeby added to the area would constitute a grave hazard to the present home ownePs~ especially to the childmen. The street pattern and associated traffic pattern, lack of ready exits and entmances without channeling thru the R-t area would endanger the health, safety, and welfare of pmesent home ownems. We see no reason at all fop the village to surrender om vacate streets fop private benefit. The petitioner also noted that if he didn't get R-4 zoning the people of the area might end up with a numsing home. A rather veiled thPeat~ to say the least; the nursing home is now under litigation. This pmopePty can be developed as is, R-3, and be a fair investment. This is anothe~ case of developers taking advantage of R-4 and the loopholes in the ordinance. The im- pact on the cost to the Village to have this pPopemty Pezoned is incalculable. The impact on the pPopemty ownems of the area will be severe. We, the Zoning BoaPd~ mecommend that you deny this petition. E. F. Martin, Chaizanan N. L~ GoPny, Acting Sec'y This matter was referred to the Judlciamy Committee fop study and mecommendation. Residents of Centmalwood Subdivision were present to protect the Centmalwood proposed R-~ zoning with vacatiOn of alley and portion of stmeet. Subdivision Mm. Jack KeefeP acted as spokesman fop the residents pointing Zoning and out the areas zoned for R-3 and R-1 had been so zoned fo~ many Planning years, that the residents were satisfied with this zoning and that it was their opinion that a good profit could be realized by the owner of this propemty if he caped to develop it as zoned. Trustee EkPen explained that the area originally dedicated park use had been taken over as a well site and that the Board would like to provide another site fop this but decision to leave the zoning as it is might delete proposed tot lot from the plans. ~. KeefeP replied that the tot lot would be welcome but was secondary in importance to the zoning. Mr. John Gallaghem of 116 N. Waverly concurred in this opinion. Discussion was also held regarding widening and paving of Kenil- worth Ave. by special assessment; it was generally agreed that this improvement is desired and that the question of Pezoning~ tot lot and nursing home court case has nothing to do with this special assessment and public benefit portion of the project. T~ustee Bickley~ seconded by Trustee CastePline moved that Mr. Jack KeefeP and two other representatives to be named ape to be notified when the Judiciary Committee meets to decide the zoning case (No. 63-16). This motion carried by acclamation. Mm. William Matousek of 16 No. Wavemly asked about the cum- ~-~ Pent litigation me nursing home~ Delgado vs Village~ 60-S-173~0. Attorney HofePt replied that this decision had been delayed until the outsome of the zoning appeal. Tmustee Ekmen~ seconded by T~ustee Bmuht, moved fop Res. 33-63 adoption of Res. 38-63: August 6~ 1963 Res. 33-63 A RESOLUTION ACCEPTING A LEGAL SERVICE Kenilworth Ave. CONTRACT FOR MAKING A LOCAL IMPROVEMENT Spec. Assessment Upon roll call: Ayes: Bergen Bruhl Bickley Casterline Ekren Phillips Motion carried. Trustee Bergen of the Building Committee took up the Building question of housing valuations brought up by Mr. Lloyd Norris the previous week. (See minutes July 23, 1963). Trustee Bergen stated that the average valuation of the homes built during the first 5 months of 1963 was $17,200, the total valuation of the homes built during that period being $2,$05,400 which was made up of: Avg. Value Total Avg. Per Home Per. Sq. Ft. Colonial Heights $ 460,000 $14,735 $14.04 Di Mucci Home Builders 889,000 14,325 9.40 Schavilje ~ Knuth 139,000 19,500 17.02 Green Acres 470,000 23,611 15.98 Orchard Terrace 26,500 26,500 13.88 Louis Gardens 20,000 20,000 14.56 Others 300,900 17,500 17.33 $2~S05,400 17,200 12.29 He pointed out that builders' costs vary widely depending on the number of homes erected at one time and str~ctural detailing. This matter will be gone into further by the Building Committee. Trustee Bruhl, seconded by Trustee C~sterline, moved Res. 34-63 for the adoption of Res. 34-63: I.M.R.F. A RESOLUTION APPOINTING AND AUTHORIZING RICHARD L. JESSE AS AUTHORIZED AGENT FOR THE ILLINOIS MUNICIPAL RETIREMENT FUND Upon roll call: Ayes: Bergen Bruhl Bickley Casterline Ekren Phillips Motion carried. Trustee Bruhl, seconded by Trustee Phillips, moved for the passage of Ord. 927: Ord. 927 Water rates AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THE MUNICIPAL CODE OF THE VILLAGE OF MOUNT PROSPECT SO AS TO PROVIDE WATER RATES FOR AREAS OUTSIDE OF THE VILLAGE Upon roll call: Ayes: Bergen Bruhl Bickley Casterline Ekren Phillips Motion carried. Trustee Bruhl, seconded by Trustee Castertine, moved to Finance - accept the yearly audit report of Ernst $ Ernst for Special As- audits sessment Fund and General $ Other Funds, May 1962 ending April 1963. Upon roll call: Ayes: Bergen Bruhl Bickley Casterline Ekren Phillips Motion caz~ied. August 6, 1963 Parking lots Trustee Bruhl stated that Engineer Ben Hemmeter had looked into the matter of gates vs parking meters for use in public parking lots and recommended the meters unless there is a full time employee on duty. Trustee Bruhl, seconded by Trustee Bergen, moved that the Village Clerk advertise to ac- cept bids for furnishing all the labor and material necessary to install 190 parking meters, bids to be in by September 3rd at 8:00 P.M. Upon roll call: Ayes: Bergen Bruhl Bickley Casterline Ekren Phillips Motion carried. Trustee Ekren read the following report and memo Zoning re Case 63-20 Curtis Farm: Case 63-20 Curtis Farm July 31, 1963 REPORT Re: Case 63-20, heard July 26, 1963 Petitioners: Emil and Florence Curtis Representative: Harold Feierburg, Attorney This case Ls a petition for rezoning, contingent upon annexation, from'R-1 to R-4 and R-A zonings of certain property referred to as the Curtis farm located south of Golf Road, east of Goebbert Road and north of the Forest View High School. The Board of Appeals voted 6-0 to recommend that the ~ezoning be denied. There were no objectors present. E. F. Martin, Chairman P. T. Liggett, Acting Sec'y July 31, 1968 MEMORANDUM Re: Case 68-20, heard July 26, 1963 Petitioners: Emil and Florence Curtis Representative: Harold Feierburg, Attorney This ease is a petition for rezoning, contingent upon annexation, from R-1 to R-4 and R-~ zonings of certain property referred to as the Curtis farm located south of Golf Road, east of Goebbert Road and north of the Forest View High School. A Mr. Leonard Rose testifed in connection with this case that he has the option to purchase this land from the pe- titioners~ Certain exhibits were presented, including a pro- posed plot plan layout of the subdivision as well as certain floor plans and architectural renderings ofproposed types of buildings, etc, Upon questioning, it was determined that ap- proximately three-fourths (3/4) of the land area would be de- voted to R-4 apartment units, providing a tOtalof 886 separate apartments as compared with 50 single family homes within the RA area. PrOjected planslalsocalled for gradually selling at least a majority of the R-4 apartment buildings. Future plans were to be worked out as to a uniform type of manage- ment and for control of a recreational area, which included a swimming pool. Utilities were to be supplied by the Utility Sewer and Water Company. ' August 6, 1963 It is our understanding that the property is presently zoned as medium density single family homes within the county. The thinking of the majority of the Board was to the effect that the high percentage of land requested for R-4 apartments was en- tirely excessive. There did not appear to be any real teas'on why property beinE annexed to the edge of the Village should be permitted to have the requested extensive R-4 apartment area, with only 50 single family homes built out of a total of 28 acres. In addition to the foregoing objections, certain of the Board members felt that the proposed layout for the subdivision was not too well planned as to flow of traffic and access. All in all, it was the feeling of the Board that to keep the character of Mount Prospect primarily as a §ingle family residential village, we should limit new annexations as to th9 quantity of R-4 apartment developmentsand not lower oum standards. E. F. Martin, Chair~nan P. T. Ligge~t~ Acting Sec'y This matter was referred to the Judiciary~Commlttee. Tmustee Ekren read the following report and memo re Zoning Case Case 63-21 W-G SalesCorp: 63-21 REPORT) Re:Case 63-21, heard July 2.6, 1963 Petitioners: W-G Sales Comporation 401 East Prospect Avenue Attorney: Fred Suppes, Des Plaines This case is a petitiOn for rezoning from I-1 to R-4 of certain property located at 415 East Prospect Avenue (between School Street and William Street). The zoning Board of Appeals had no majority opinion in connection with this case, there being three votes to approve this zoning and three votes to deny it. There were no objectors present; h~wever the petitioner claimed that he had talked to members of the Southeast Civic Or- ganization and that they had no objection to the project and would give their approval. No letter or outside proof was submitted to substantiate the allegation. E. F. Martin, Chairman P. T. Liggett, Acting Sec'y MEMOm DU Re: Case 63-21, heard July 26, 1963 Petitioner: W-G Sales Corporation Attorney: Fred .Suppes This case is a petition for rezoning f~om I-1 to R-4 of property located at 415 East Pmospect Avenue (between School Street and William Street). Testimony in connection with the above noted ease showed that the contract purchaser for the property also had an interest in the Timberlane Apartments along Pmospect Avenue built to the east of the subject property. The architect presented certain ex- hibits for the proposed R-4 layout, with parking at the rear and along the east side of the plot. Actually, two plain, box-like August 6, 1963 buildings connnected with a canopied walkway were presented as the.proposed building layout. Testimony also showed that the property had been advertS§ed for sale as I-1 property with no success, for the reason that interested prospective purchasers were hesitant to place industrial property within an area presently surrounded with R-4 developments. However, it should be noted that the William Gray b~ilding to the west is an office building and has presumably been successful in renting the various suites. It was the feeling of three of the board members that there was no proper reason for denying the R-4 zoning inasmuch as the area is surrounded by that type of zoning and there had been unsuccessful attempts to sell the property for industrial use. The feeling of the other three members of the board was that there were no reasons presented to show the need of addi- tional R-4 apartments in this area and that the proposed layout and parking locations were poorlydesigned with respect to the lot and adjoining area. Also~, cross examination brought out that the proposed plans for auto parking did not meet the zoning requirements as to site. A complete re-design of the plot may be required because the size of the parking lot appears to be inadequate. As indicated in the report, there were no objectors present to object to the rezoning of this parcel. E. F. Martin, Chairman P. T. Liggett, Acting Sec'y This matter was referred to the Judiciary Committee. Zoning Case Trustee Ekren read the following report of the 62-33 Zoning Board re Case 62-33, Continental Oil Company, heard Conoco Nov. 30, 1962: REPORT Re:Case 62-38, Continental Oil Co. Heard November 30, 1962 This petition is for rezoning, contingent upon annex- ation, from R-1 to B-3, with a Special Use permit to operate a car wash and gasoline service station, of a parcel of land along the west side of Rand Road, no~th of Judith Ann Drive. The petitioner plans to demolish the present service station and replace it wit~ ~ car wash and new facilities oc- cupying about 15% of the land. There were no'[objectors present. The Zoning Board voted 5-0 to recommend ~he rezoning of this property contingent upon annexation. The petitioner has been advised that the Special Use, if granted, must be used within one year. E. F. Martin, Chairman Daniel Congreve, Acting Sec~y Trustee Ekren also ~ead report from Mr. Ralph Gross of Consolidated Traffic Engineering giving his opinion that this area could be used as auto laundry and reporting that the State of Illinois Highway Department approved car wash use at ~this location. Trustee Bickley questioned this decision pointing out that stacking of cars on busy August 6, 1963 ays would cause a traffic back-up on Rand Road; that the apron could accommodate 36 ca~s but that he had seen as many as 72 cars hacked up awaiting their turn on a Saturday at the other auto laundry on Prospect Avenue. This matter was held in Commit- tee. Trustee Phillips~ seconded by Tmustee Bickley, moved Village Property that the Village Attorney be directed to exercise the Village's Fire Dept. option to purchase two parcels of land on Golf Road, one lot 75 x 150 ft. for $6000 and the second lot immediately behind it, 75 x 63 ft. for $2000~ for ultimate use of the Fire Department and to direct the Clerk and Treasurer to sign the necessary papers. Upon'roll call: Ayes: Bergen Bickley Bruhl Casterline Ekren Phillips Motion carried. Trustee Bickley, seconded by Trustee Br~hl, moved that traffic the Village Manager be authorized to hire an additional cross- ing guard to stand at Gregory and Main for the sum of $1100 per years. Upon roll call: Ayes: Bergen Bickley Bruhl Casterline Ekren Phillips Motion carried. Tmustee Bickley discussed the possibility of obtaining Court the set-up of an Office of the Clerk of the 6th District Circuit Clerkship Court in the Village, pointing out that such a court would handle all cases of a non,jury nature for five townships around and its position in the Village would be of advantage. President Schlaver appointed a committee to press for this Clerkship, ap- pointing John Bickley as Chairman~ with Attorney Ken Crooks~ Attorney Edward Hofert, Judge Ralph Gould and any other members deemed helpful by the Chaimman. Trustee Casterline read memofrom Engineer Hemmeter American Luthermr informing him that the American Lutheran Church on Candota at Church Golf decided to remove trees and pave over the Candota street dedication instead of leaving the trees as a median strip and putting curb a~ouddthe strip. Trustee Casterline brought up for passage a health Health ordinance, copy of which had been ~tudied by the trustees. Trustee Bruhl offered a few suggestions which were incorporated in the ordinance. He also suggested mention of authority re the school system; Attorney Hofert pointed out that under the State law 'the schools ape responsible for their own health measures and for this reason no mention was made of the schoolS. Tmustee Casterline~ seconded by Trustee Bickleymoved for the passage of Ord. 928: Ord. 928 Establishing a AN ORDINANCE ESTABLISHING A BOARD OF HEALTH Board of Health AND THE OFFICES OF HEALTH OFFICER AND HEALTH INSPECTOR AND PRESCRIBINGDUTIES AND FUNCTIONS OF SAME AND REPEALING CERTAIN PROVISIONS OF THE MOUNT PROSPECT CODE Upon roll call: Ayes: Bergen Bickley Bruhl Casterline Ekren Phillips Motion carried. August 6, 1963 Annexations Trustee Bickley, seconded by Tz-astee Ekren, moved that the Village Attorney be authorized to proceed with the prepara- tion of ordinances and plats for the annexation of certain portions of Golf Road and Wapella Avenue. Upon roll call: Ayes: Bergen Bickley Bruhl Casterline Ekren Phillips Motion carried. : Manager Appteby brought up the subject of condominiums; Building Attorney Hofert suggested that perhaps changes might be made in the ordinance to allow for separate ownership of apartments. Mr. Applebyinforlned the Board that hospital insurance insurance premiums had been raised 15% for ~illage employees. President Schlaver reported that he had received a traffic letter from Mr. Gross of the traffic survey that Elmhurst Road (Rte. 83) between the~ollway and Golf Road is to be widened dur- ing the coming year. President Sohlaver read the following letter: Colonial Hts. Sub. Building COLONIAL HEIGHTS, INC. August 5, 1963 NOtice of Appeal Notice is hereby given that an appeal is hereby taken to the Board of Trustees of the Village of Mount Prospect from -- the decision of the Building Committee made on July 30, 1963 rejecting and refusing to approve the application for a building permit made by the undersigned on the property legally described as Lot 14 in the subdivision known as Colonial Heights, 6th Addition, commonly known as 402 Hatlen Avenue, Mount Prospect, Illinois, the said rejection and refusal having been predicated upon the undersigned's alleged noq-compliance with Section 6.1 of Chapter 111 of the Building Code of the Village of Mount Pros- pect and the consequent refusal of the Architectural Commission to approve the plans and specifications for the building proposed to be erected by the undersigned. Ngal L. Hunker, President Mr. Dudley Sullivan, attorney representing Mr. Neal Hunter and Mr. N. Gag!iano of Colonial Heights appealed verbally for issuance of building permit that the firm might proceed~ arguing that no court allows refusal of permit on aesthetic grounds. Trustee Bickley told Mr. Sullivan the Board would give their reply at the next meetings. This was referred to the Judiciary Committee. Trustee Ekren read the following letter from the Plan Commonwealth Commission: Edison August 3~ 1963 Redwood Ave. ~--~ dedication The attached plat of Grant for Redwood Avenue across Public Ser- vice Company right of wa~ was considered by the Plan Commission at a special meeting July 31~ 1963 as a matter of expediency. It is the recommendation of the Plan Commission that the grant for Redwood Avenue across the Public Service Company right of way be accepted subject to theme being filed with the Village adequate security that all the required public improvements in the area granted for Redwood Avenue will be installed at noi~ expense to August 6, 1963 he Village. A. C. Dresser, Chairman H. G. Appleby, Sec'y Trustee Ekren, seconded by T~ustee Bickley moved that the recom- mendation of the Plan Commission be accepted subject to conditions shown in their letter. This motion carried by acclamation. Discussion was held with Mr. Moore of North Prospect sewer drains Manor regarding sewer back-up and lack of drainage after rains. The Board promised to take the matter up with the Sanitary District. Adjournment by acclamation at 12:02 A.M. Respectfully submitted, Ruth C. Wilson, Village Clerk A~gust 6, 1963