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OR AS AMENDED s/ 3Y VILLAGE BOARD ON
MEETING CALL:
The Regular Meeting of the Board of Trustees was called to order by President
Bushy in the Samuel E. Dean Board Room of the Village Commons at 7:31
p.m. Pledge of Allegiance was given.
ROLL CALL:
The Clerk called the roll with the folloxuing persons
PRESENT: President Bushy, Trustees Bartecki, Caleel, Kenny, McInerney,
Savino and Shumate.
ABSENT: None.
IN ATTENDANCE: Stephen B. Veitch, Village Manager; Michael A. Crotty,
Assistant Village Manager; Dale L. Durfey, Jr., Village Engineer; Tom Hawk,
Director of Community Development; Debra J. Jarvis, Fire Chief/Building
Commissioner; Darrell J. Langlois, Finance DirectorlTreasurer; Richard A.
Martens. Village Attorney; Ruth A. Martin, Library Director; Allen W.
Pisarek, Chief of Police; Bonnie Sartore, Bath and Tennis Club Manager;
Adam Butler, Zoning Board of Appeals member; David Fichter, President,
Oak Brook Park District; Kathy Manofsky, Michael Martin, John O'Brien, and
Dr. Ho%vard Trier, Oak Brook Park District Commissioners; and Roy Cripe,
Dire --tor of Parks and Recreation.
ANNOUNCEMENTS & OPEN FORUM:
Trustee Shumate noted he was absent at the last Village Board meeting but was
pleased to see that the Library design is being reviewed, especially the flat roof
design. He had previously recommended a more traditional structure without a
flat roof. He suggested more lannon stone, a slate roof and copper gutters for
the building. He commented that this type of structure will need less repairs
over a period of time making it more cost effective and useful for the Village.
President Bushy explained that during Agenda Item 9.A., Forest Gate
Subdivision, additional testimony of the petitioner, the neighboring property
owners and the general public will be tak. -n. She proposed to the Board of
Trustees that after the customary introduction of the item by the Planning and
Zoning liaison trustee, Trustee Savino, the Village Board follow a schedule for
accepting additional testimony on this matter: a total of up to two hours be
devoted to testimony with up to 45 minutes for a presentation by the petitioner;
up to 15 minutes for testimony frori the Oak Brook Park District; up to 15
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minutes for testimony ttann the general public (both in favor acid opposed); up
to IS minutes for rebuttal from the petitioner and speakers will be encouraged
to limit comments to new information or summation of material that is in the
record. The Board of Trustees concurred with the recommendation.
4. APPROVAL OF MINUTES:
Motion by Trustee McInerney, seconded by Trustee Bartecki, to approve the
minutes of the Regular Meeting of August 25, 1998 as presented and waive the
full reading thereof.
Trustee Savino indicated that he and Trustee Shumate were absent from that
meeting, but the minutes show they voted no on Roll Call items voted in than
minutes.
Motion by Trustee McInerney, seconded by Trustee Bartecki, to amend the
minutes of the Regular Meeting of August 25, 1998 to indicated Trustees
Savino and Shumate absent in Roll Call Votes. VOICE VOTE: Motion
carried with Trustees Savino and Shumate abstaining.
5. OMNIBUS AGENDA:
Motion by Trustee McInerney, seconded by Trustee Bartecki, to approve the
Omnibus Agenda. ROLL CALL VOTE:
Ayes. 6 - Trustees Bartecki, Caleel, Kenny, McInerney, Savino and
Shumate.
Nays: 0 - None.
Absent: 0 - None. Motion carried.
A. APPROVAL OF BILLS: Approved Omnibus Vote.
B. APPROVAL OF PAYROLL FOR PAY PERIOD ENDING
AUGUST 22, 1998: Approved Omnibus Vote.
C. CHANOE ORDERS:
1) CHANGE ORDER # l - 1998 MFT PAVING PROJECT:
Approved Omnibus Vote.
D. PAYOUTS:
1) PENTAMATION - PAYOUT # 12 - COMPUTER SYSTEMS -
4,119.40: Approved Omnibus Vote.
VILLAGE OF OAK BROOK Minutes 2 of 23 September 8, 1998
MINUTES
APPRMAT. OF
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$193,893.82
PAYROLL -
$359,204.37(gross;
CHANGE ORDERS:
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2) JAWtS J. BENES & ASSOCIATES - PAYOUT #11 - 1998 1998 PAVING
PAVING PROJECT - L3,870.49: Approved Omnibus Vote. PROJECT
3) JAMES J. BENES & ASSOCIATES - PAYOUT #21 - 1997 '1997 PAVING
PAVING PROJECT -_$ 132.32: Approved Omnibus Vote. PROJECT
4) JAMES J. BENES & ASSOCIATES - PAYOUT #IS - 22ND 22ndSTREET/
STREET /YORK ROAD CONSTRUCTION PROJECT - YORK ROAD
$40,721.55: Approved Omnibus Vote. CONSTRUCTION
E. REFERRALS: REFERRALS:
1) CHRIST CHURCH OF OAK BROOK J5Q1 OAK BROOK CHRIST CHURCH OF
ROAD) - SPECIAL USE AMENDMENT TO INCLUDE THE OAK BROOK -
3212 YORK ROAD RESIDENTIAL STRUCTURE WITHIN SPECIAL USE
THE CHURCH'S SPECIAL USE AS A TEMPORARY OFFICE - AMENDMENT TO
REFER TO PLAN COMISSION MEETING OF OCTOBER 19, INCLUDE 3212 YORK
1998 AND ZONING BOARD OF APPEALS MEETING OF RD. STRUCTURE
WITHIN THE SPECIAL
NOVEMBER 3, 1998: Approved Omnibus Vote. USE AS A TENL°OR-
ARY OFFICE
F. AUTHORIZATION TO SEEK BIDS OR PROPOSALS: No
Business.
G. APPROVAL OF 1998 ETHNIC FEST BUDGET: Approved 1998 ETHNIC FEST
Omnibus Vote. BUDGET
H. PLACE ON FILE FOR PUBLIC REVIEW - PROPOSED 1999 -2003
FIVE -YEAR FINANCIAL PLAN: Approved Omnibus Vote.
I. REQUEST FOR AUTHORIZATION TO NEGOTIATE
CONTRACT FOR. ENGINEERING SERVICES FOR THE 1999
PAVING AND WATER MAIN PROJECT: Approved Omnibus
Vote.
1999 -2003 FIVE -
YEAR FINANCIAL
PLAN
1999 PAVING AND
WATER MAIN
PROJECT
J. RESOLUTION 98- SAP -EXI -R -709. A RESOLUTION RES.98-- SAP- -EY1 --
APPROVING AN AMENDMENT TO THE EMPLOYEE SALARY R -709
PLAN FOR NON -UNION EMPLOYEES FOR 1998: Approved AMENDMENT TO
Omnibus Vote. EMPLOYEE SALARY
PLAN FOR 1998
K. RES0L.UT�ION, 98- FLSA•R -71 Q A RESOLTION AMENDING RES . 98- FLSA-
THE FAIR LABOR STANDARDS ACT POLICIES FOR THE R-710
VILLAGE OF OAK BROOK: Approved Omnibus Vote. AMENDING THE EAII
LABOR STANDARDS
ACT POLICIES
6. ITEMS REMOVED FROM OMNIBUS AGE_ NDA: None.
VILLAGE OF OAK BROOK Minutes 3 of 23 September 8, 1998
7. ACTIVE "It�ns For Final Action):
A. APPOINTMENTS: No Business.
B. ORDINANCES & RESOLUTIONS: No Business.
C. AWARD OF CONTRACTS: No Business.
8. DEPARTMENTAL REPORTS - LIAISON ASSIGNMENTS:
Engineering: Trustee Bartecki - The 22 "d Street/York Road Project is
progressing well. Village Engineer Durfey indicated that October 31, , ^98 has
been targeted as the completion date for this project.
Finance and Hotel Committee: Trustee McInerney - The 1999 -2003 Five -Year
Financial Plan has been submitted for public review. Nancy Pauley, who had
been with the Village for six years, recently resigned to take a position of
Assistant Finance Director with the Village of Skokie.
The September Hotel, Convention and Visitors Committee meeting was
canceled due to a lack of a quorum.
Fire: Trustee Kenny - Fire calls for the Month of August totaled 116, with
Mutual Aid given three (3) tithes and received four (4) times. Ambulance calls
totaled 105, with Mutual Aid given eight (8) times and received seven (7)
times.
Dive Rescue units responded to Elk Grove Village to assist in dive rescue and
recovery efforts for a seventeen (l 7) year old female who had fallen off a
paddle boat. Rescue efforts were unsuccessful, and the victim was recovered
the next day.
Fire and rescue units responded to fumes in a building on Jorie Boulevard with
patients feeling ill. The building was evacuated, and fourteen (14) patients
were transported to area hospitals, two (2) of whom were in serious condition.
The cause of the odor is believed to have been from an organic solvent being
used in another area of the building under renovation.
All paramedics were trained in the use of the new automatic external
defibrillators placed in service on each engine. All officers and designated
computer liaisons on each shift were trained in the use of the new Firehouse
Software records management program. Various personnel also participated in
regular monthly hazardous materials, dive team, and confined space training.
A number of safety classes were held including CPR classes, fire extinguisher
classes for businesses and visits by the engine and ambulance with safety
demonstrations for a Polo match. Fire personnel staffTed a booth at Good
Samaritan's Health Fair reaching several hundred people.
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DEPARTMENTAL
REPORTS -
LIAISON
ASSIGNMENTS
Librr : Trustee Caleel -The Library reopens on Sundays beginning
September 13, 1998.
Two new computers have been installed in the Library from the Hinsdale Area
YES grant
Several donations have been made to the Library from the Oak Brook
Women's Club and the Friends of the Oak Brook Public Library.
The next Evergreen concert sponsored by the Friends is scheduled for Sunday,
October 18, 1998.
At the Library Commission meeting this evening, Commissioners determined
that to build the same Library building as designed two years agcy, tie cost is
now $1 million more due to the escalation of costs in the construction industry.
The Library Foundation has been incorporated by the State and is now filing
for a 5013 program. They hope to have a drive to raise funds, and their next
meeting is scheduled for September 23, 1998.
The Appellate Court has announced the appeal brought against the Library has
been defeated, and we can now go ahead with construction.
President Bushy publicly commended Trustee Caleel for his efforts in
developing the Library Foundation to accept major gifts from residents or
corporations and be able to administer these funds in an appropriate manner.
Trustee Caleel has taken the lead in this issue. Several corporations have
already taken an interest in major donations for the Library.
Police: Trustee Shumate - Probationary Officer Benjamin Kadolph graduated
from the West Suburban Law Enforcement Academy at the College of DuPage
on Friday, September 4, 1998. Officer Kadolph started his three -month Field
Training Program on Sunday, September 6, 1998.
Officer Roy Lancor received an honorable mention for arresting two
individuals on July 22, 1998 for the possession of a stolen vehicle and burglary
to coin operated machines.
Public Works and Planning & Zoning,. Trustee Savino - The annual residential
water meter replacement goal of 800 meters has been met. The Village still
has a small quantity of meters in stock, and will continue scheduling and
replacing meters until the supply is exhausted. Crews also continue to
sandblast and paint fire hydrants in the Fullersburg area.
Street crews have been busy installing (painting) pavement markings for such
things as: school crossings, stop bars and pavement center /edge lines. Two (2)
failed curb inlets (street drains) have been replaced, and roadway brush
removal has been completed along the Village's pedestrianibike pathway
system and rural cross - section roadways.
Planning and Zoning petitions before the Village are:
Barbara. 25 Breakenridge Farm, Text Amendment, Fence Definition and,
alternatively, an Appeal of a Building Inspector Determination; now scheduled
for the October 6, 1998 Ironing Board of Appeals meeting.
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Cellular One, 3702 York Road, Special use, Public utility; no progress to
date.
Forest Gate Subdivision - Callaghan; to be heard this evening.
Rocca, 3824 York Road, Zoning Map Amendment, Variations, and Special
Use Hi.:toric Graue Mill Gateway Area Certificate of Appropriateness -Flood
Plain Special Use; to be considered for continuation this evening.
York Road Properties, L.L.C., John Buck Company, 2001, 2100 and 2122
York. Road. Zoning Ordinance flap Amendment; to be heard this evening.
Village of Oak Brook Sports Core /Westchester Park Subdivision, Concept
Review, which the Plan Commission will review at their September 21, 1998
meeting.
Household Hazardous Waste (HHW) collection events in Neighboring
communities this Fall are scheduled for Saturday, September 12, 1998, from 8
a.m. until 3 p.m. in Westmont; Saturday, September 19, 1998, from 8 a.m.
until.") p.m. in Bartlett; Sunday, Se%ember 20, 1998, from 8 a.m. until Noon in
Bartlett; Saturday, October 3, 1998, from 8 a.m. until 3 p.m. in Wheaton;
Saturday, October 17, 1 998, from 8 a.m. until 3 p.m. in Bloomingdale; and
Saturday, October 24, 1998, from 8 a.m. until 3 p.m. in Darien. Residents are
welcome to brink; cornmon household waste to any of these events. For more
information, residents may call the DuPage County Solid Waste Department
HHW Hotline at (630) 510 -2810. Fliers are available for these events.
Village Clerk: Clerk Gonnella - The renewal of tobacco product licenses has
begun.
Village President: President Bushy - The 1999 Technology Plan was
completed and placed on file by the Village Board. Design of the Village's
Website is proceeding and is almost completed.
The Purchasing Department continues with its usual list of purchasing
activities. The Department is also researching bulk purchases for our residents
of residential power generators in consideration of the possible Y2K problem
and continued power outages. Reports will be made available to the public in
the near future.
The Sports Core is in the final preparation stages for this year's Ethnic Fest.
The ad book is at the printers; final scheduling is being done for the
entertainment. The Preview Party will feature an Octoberfest style menu,
accompanied by Bavarian entertainment followed by a three -hour concert by
the Elmhurst Jazz Band. A tent is provided, and the cost is $15.00 for a dinner
reservation. Reservations are being taken by calling (630) 990 -3020. The
following day's event is from Noon until 6 p.m. and open to all residents
featuring a complete format of entertainment, games for children and food.
There is a $2.00 fee for parking.
The year -to -date figures for Rounds of Golf indicate an increase of 847 rounds.
This low figure was due to the fact that the front 9 holes of the golf course
were closed due to the August storm. The Elmhurst Quarry did not take in
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water because the rainfall was south of the Quarry. Other golf figures are:
Greens Fees, up $71,840; Cart Fees, up $31,923; Driving Range Fees, up
$9,001; Lounge Sales, up $1 9,102; and Pro Shop Sales, up $5,620.
Senior staff members of the Emergency Management Team meet once a month
and hold table top emergency management exercises. In the last several
months, staff has been focused on the Y2K problem to ensure that the Village's
computers are Y2K compatible, and the vendors that serve the Village are also
Y2K compatible. President Bushy indicated that an article from the Chicago
SUN -TIMES of September 5, 1998 noted that the Office of Management and
Budget (OMB) stated seven of the government's largest agencies aren't
making adequate progress and will miss President Clinton's deadline to have
their most - important computers fixed by March, 1999, unless they improve.
The State Department has fallen further behind in the past three months and
now "faces a significant challenge in managing its extensive YX project ", the
OMB report said. The other agencies lagging are Defense, Education, Energy,
Health and Human Services, Transportation and the Agency for International
Development. The Village is concerned about the public safety of our
residents when this event occurs. Contingency plans are being considered in
the event additional or enhanced village services are required.
Trustee McInerney noted that embedded chips have been placed in computer
items within a household, such as a thermostat, an alarm system or a personal
compute, xvhich need to be updated for Y2K compatibility.
9. LTNFINISHED AND NEW BUSINESS (Final Action Not Anticipated):
B. RECOMMENDATION - ROCCA (382 ° YORK ROAD) - ZONING
MAP AMENDMENT, VARIATIONS, AND SPECIAL USE -
HISTORIC GRAUE MILL GATEWAY AREA CERTIFICATE OF
APPROPRIATENESS FLOOD PLAIN SPECIAL USE:
Letter dated August 14, 1998 from Mr. Alan Rocca requests that this
petition be continued to the September 22, 1998 Village Board
meeting.
Motion by Trustee McInerney, seconded by Trustee Bartecki, to grant
the request of the petitioner, Mr. Alan Rocca, and continue this item
to the Village Board meeting of September 22, 1998. VOICE VOTE:
Motion carried.
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ROCCA - ZONING
MAP AMENDMENT,
VARIATIONS, AND
SPECIAL USE -
HISTORIC GRADE
MILL GATEWAY AREE
CERTIFICATE OF
APPROPRIATENESS
FLOOD PLAIN
SPECIAL USE
(3524 York Road)
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RCS A,*Q AND RUUTE 8 - IEXT AMENDMENT - SPEL'IAL USK-:
VARIATIONS TO ZONING ORDINANCE AND SI,JBDIV1sIQN—
REGULATIONS - PRELIMINARY FLAT:
Continued, at the petitioner's request, from the Village Board of
Trustf.-es meeting of August 11, 1998.
Trustee Savino explained that the proposed Forest Gate Subdivision
is located between Jorie Boulevard, Route 83, the sov.thern boundary
of the Oak Brook Park District and 31 n Street encompassing 34 acres.
Actions requested by the petitioner are: approval of a Zoning
Ordinance Text Amendment establishing a cluster concept of single -
family detached residences as a Special Use within the R -3 Zoning
District; approval of the above Special Use for the subject property;
approval of waiver for Variation with respect to Subdivision
Regulations; approval of the Preliminary Plat for the Forest Gate
Resubdivision and approval of the Plat of Vacation for Surrey Drive
and certain easements.
At their meeting of May 18, 1998, the Plan Commission voted 4 -2 in
favor of the Text Amendment and 6 -0 in favor of the Special Use.
The Plan Commission voted 6 -0 in favor of the subdivision waiver
and variations sought. At their meeting of July 7, 1998, the Zoning
Board of Appeals voted 4 -2 to deny the requested Text Amendment
for Special Use. Their responsibility does not extend to subdivision
regulations.
President Bushy commented that the petition was initially filed in
January of 1998 and filed again in revised form in April of 1998.
Thus, this subject has been in the Village's review process for nine
months, during which it has been discussed in depth and at length at
six public meetings and a paper record of over 300 pages (over 200
pages on the re -filed petition) has been accumulated. Each of the
Trustees has the entire record of the Plan Commission and Zoning
Board of Appeals proceedings on the re -filed petition in front of them
this evening and has had ample opportunity to review ,,
Normally, the Board of Trustees does not "re- hear" a petition for
zoning relief. The Board receives the recommendations of the
hearing bodies and deliberates on the record made during the hearing
process. However, the Trustees would agree that this particular
petition is somewhat unique. It is very complex and has attracted an
unusually large amount of interest on the part of the public. Even
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F ORESOT GATE
SUBDIVISION
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ALLAC�HAN -
TEXT AMENDMENT-
SPECIAL USE -
VARIATIONS TO
ZONING ORDINANCE
AND SUBDIVISION
REGULATIONS-
PRELIMINARY PLAT
(Northeast
Quadrant of Oak
Brook Road and
Route 83)
more significantly, the recommendations of the flan Commission and
Zoning Board of Appeals are in conflict with one another. It is for
these reasons that the Trustees have agreed to depart from the normal
procedure and accept additional testimony from interested parties and
the general public.
In order to make the most productive use of the time set aside, it is
important to confine the additional testimony to information that is in
addition to the record before the Board or which succinctly
summarizes salient parts of that record; not information that merely
repeats comments that have already been made.
The Oak Brook Park District has expressed interest in acquiring the
subject property, and the voters have approved issuance of bonds for
that purpose. Tonight's proceedings do not have anything to do with
potential public acquisition of this property. The Board of Trustees is
compelled to act on this petition based on its merits and according to
the laws and ordinances that govern zoning and subdivision matters.
The Park District has repeatedly encouraged the Village to act in that
fashion both inforindliy, and formally in two separate pieces of
correspondence to the Village from its attorney. This first is dated
June 2, 1 998 and is found at page 19 of the file. The second, dated
Ailuust 27, 1998, is found at page 60 of the file. The District has
appropriately confined its own comments on the petition to the merits
as seen from the standpoint of an adjoining property owner. The
Village Board is here this evening to consider the merits of this
petition, not to further or to hinder any efforts to acquire the property
for public use.
Comments from the petitioner's representatives began at 8;12 p.m.
Steve Hovany, Strategy Planning Associates, testified on behalf of the
petitioner. He stated there is a market for this type of empty- nester
project. The density of this project is 2.5 units per acre with a water
feature as a visual amenity. This may be the most expensive empty -
nester project in the region at a cost of $600,000 to $800,000 per unit.
They had reviewed the relationship of the Park District next to the
project and felt residents would like the activities offered at that Park
District facility.
Attorney Robert Claes, for the petitioner, explained the Forest Gate
project is an age - restricted, single - family detached housing
development f'or those 55 years or older. They propose eighty -five
(85) units on a 35 -acre site with an R -3 Special Use without a Map
Amendment. The Text Amendment proposal requests a unit
separation concept in lieu of zoning yards. The Plan Commission
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specifically suggested that the age restriction should be allowed as a
component of the R -3 petition. The Fair Housing Act recognizes a
specific exception for over 55 housing. The Fair Housing Act
permits age restricted subdivisions where at least 80% of the units are
occupied by one person age 55 or older. Under the Fair Housing Act,
regulations allow a minimum age restriction. The initial proposal of
no person under the age of 16 has been increased to the age of 18 in
response to suggestions made before the Zoning Board of Appeals.
This proposed increase in the minimum age has made Forest Gate a
zero school impact subdivision. with these restrictions enforced by
covenant. A two -year survey requirement is imposed by HUD of
these regulations. Enforcement provisions in the covenant will
require an interview process and proof of age qualification upon each
initial sale and resale of a unit in the development. Forest Gate will
generate $11,000,000 in tax revenue during the next twenty years.
Their market study, national publications and a waiting list of forty -
three (43) Oak Brook residents suggests that this age group wants to
keep the comfort of a single - family home while shedding the burden
of maintenance, taxes and solitude associated with their larger homes.
Ten (10) floor plans will be otTered from 2,600 square feet to 3,500
square feet valued between $600,000 to $800,000 depending upon the
degree of finish demanded by the upscale buyer. Large scale
landscaping and water management are included.
He stated the land plan shows the twenty -eight foot (28') ring road
has been widened from twenty -six feet (26 "), as requested by staff
The ring road acts as a collector street, and the width acts as a buffer.
No housing units will front on the ring road. The ring road will
separate the cluster roads from the busy roads surrounding Forest
Gate. Each cluster road will provide access to only the units on that
cluster. Parking is adequate within the driveways, and common
cluster parking has been increased as requested by staff. Parking will
not be allowed on the cluster roads but on the ring road. Parking
restrictions and enforcement will be primarily the responsibility of the
homeowners association. Enforcement will be by fine, towing or
otherwise as provided in the covenant. The homeowners association
may also separately enter into an agreement with the Village to allow
municipal enforcement in an arrangement acceptable to the Village.
The elongated cul -de -sacs have had the turning 'radius tested by the
Fire Department so that a fire truck is able to safely negotiate the
turns. Seven (7) acres of ponds are ensured that 80% of the units are
on the water. Al l of staff s concerns have been addivssed. The actual
separation between units exceeds the minimums requested, since the
separation increases in a taper to the rear of the unit of an average of
twenty -seven feet (27'). An R -3 requirement for a single - family unit
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requires twenty -four feet (24') for building separation. The floor
plans have units with oriented living spaces to the rear of the unit
where the greatest separation of the units exist.
He further suggested that Forest Gate is an appropriate Special Use in
an R -3 District, because detached special housing has been designed
for occupancy by mature residents. The age restriction occupancy
results in fewer people living in the subdivision than a conventional
R -3 subdivision. There is a zero school impact, while ensuring
continued funding of the school system. Smaller units with
predetermined building pads results in a less net buildable area and
lower FAR when compared to a conventional R -3 subdivision.
Significant changes were made in the Text Amendment, including
parking limitations changed to'meet the staff s recommendation;
exclusive easements were created for patios and utilities, while
several design changes were made to comply with staff's
recommendations. They are seeking only four (4) variances to the
Subdivision Ordinance: lots not butting the right-of-way because of
the lot being considered a building pad, creating an easement of
access from the right-of-way to the unit itself; the back -of -curb radius
to be adjusted and other technical requirements of the,subdivision
will be explained by the Safety Engineer and finally request a waiver
of sidewalk requirements.
John 13enning, Planning Consultant, Ives /Ryan Group, land planners
for this project, clarified that this is not retirement housing but empty -
nester housing. An empty- nester housing would like easy access to
the Oakbrook Center and accessible to community facilities. It is a
classic transitional site that is less intense than conventional R -3
housing. A conventional R -3 subdivision could result in
approximately 39% more buildable area, 12% more building and
driveway coverage, and 6 1/2% more people. This is a master plan,
age - restricted neighborhood with predetermination of building
locations, size and square footage. The fourteen foot (1.4') minimum
of separation of buildings is located at the garage which is the front of
the building. It then fans out to well over forty feet (40') in many
locations with an average approximately twenty -seven feet (27') on a
side to side which exceeds the twenty -four feet (24') required in R -3.
Ronald Hodgen of Ruettiger, Tonelli and Associates, Inc., Consulting
Engineers, have requested the following variances for the petitioner:
to allow lots not abutting a right -of -way to be accessible to the right-
of-way by access easements for utilities and maintenance; to allow
back of curb radius not less than fifty feet (50') instead of the sixty
feet (60') as specified in the Subdivision Regulations; for the cluster
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roadways, allow a street width of twenty feet (20') for one -way
roadways and twenty -two feet (22') for two -way roadways and
finally allow all sidewalk requirements to be waived.
Oak Brook Park District Attorney, Barbara Gosselar, gave a
presentation at 8:47 p.m. indicating that the Park District has
appeared as an adjacent property owner at each of the hearings. it has
filed a protest petition as owner of 20% of the frontage immediately
adjoining the frontage to be altered and jointly with Hunter Trails
Subdivision as wwners of 20% of the frontage directly opposite of the
frontage to be altered. The Park District's objections have been based
on the density and character of the proposed development. They
believe it is inconsistent with the surrounding uses and zoning as well
as the Village's Comprehensive Plan, and that it will adversely
impact the use of Central Park. In particular, the increased traffic on
Forest Gate Road and the proximity of the proposed housing next to
lighted baseball fields will have an adverse impact on the residents.
The use of this Text Amendment creates a different kind of zoning
and allows numerous variations from the Zoning Ordinance without
requiring compliance with the standards for variations which are
normally provided if they are requested on their own. The Park
District has engaged Joseph Abel, a land planner, as an expert witness
who has filed a written report concerning the planning and zoning
issues related to this development.
Joseph Abel, planning, zoning and economic development consultant
for the Oak Brook Park District, stated to the Village Board that in his
professional opinion a Special Use should not provide a use that no
one else has in the Village. One individual is asking for a Text
Amendment that will provide only that property with this Special
Use. Gross density and net density under the Village's ordinance in
the R -3 zonir g classification, without a Special Use, states every lot
must be 25,000 square feet which is 1.74 dwelling units per acre.
Where it indicates net density, the street and detention areas must be
subtracted which is only 24 acres of usable land on a normal
subdivision. This would allow only forty -one (41) dwelling units
rather than eighty -five (85). No matter what provision of the R -3 is
used, whether it is the Special Use at 25,000 square -foot lots or the
Special Use lots at 21,000 square feet which only allows forty -eight
(48) dwelling units, you are unable to attain the eighty -five (85) units.
The last update of the Village "s Comprehensive Plan states that the R-
3 zoning should be retained and be zoned residentially or open space.
If the petitioner had gone for an R -4 zoning, it would still allow only
fifty -eight (58) dwelling units.
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Dr. Raymond Dunn, President of the Hunter Traits Community
Association, at 9 :00 p.m., requested Gary Taylor, an attorney from
Rathje, Woodward, Dyer & Burt, representing the Board of Directors
for their Association, to address the Village Board as adjoining land
owners noting the majority homeowners opposed this project as
stated in their letter delivered -to the Village on August 27, 1998. He
suggested that this Text Amendment is not in compliance of the
Comprehensive Plan as adopted by the Village. This proposed
project would be detrimental to tJie only residential neighbors.
Hunter Trails has retained the services of Michael Donahue, a
professional land planner, and Asir. Taylor asked him to summarize
his report to the Village Board. He suggested that the proposed
development is not consistent with the goals and objectives of the
Comprehensive Plan. The Plan states that the recommended area
retain its R -3 zoning and be developed residentially or as open space.
The applicant's proposal is for high density on single - family detached
dwellings on small lots and ,is not consistent with the objectives in the
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Comprehensive Plan. He ther suggested that the proposed
subdivision is not compatible with the land uses already established
and would alter the character of the Village. He stated his concerns
of the Text Amendment, and the alteration to R -3 is a variance to the
permitted bulk and area regulations.
Public Comment was offered at 9:17 p.m.
The following persons spoke in favor of the proposed Forest Gate
Subdivision: ,
Donald Leone, 406 Fox Trail Court
Tom Millon, 812 Merry Lane
John Owens, 2021 Shawnee, Palos Heights
Adrienne Phelps, 29 Hamilton Lane
John Burke, 208 Briarwood Pass
Emmett Malloy, 11 Natoma Drive
Donald Clark, 652 Hillcrest, Elmhurst
David Dandurand, 137 Saddlebrook Drive
The following persons spoke in opposition of the proposed Forest
Gate Subdivision:
Dr. Raymond Dunn, 208 Indian Trail
Robert Waite, 3609 Madison Street
Carl Manofsky, 107 Covington Court
Janie Harrison, 17 Natoma Drive
Tom Truedson, 3309 York Road
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Maine Miologos, 30 Windsor Thrive
Cathy Marek, 36 Croydon Lane
Pane McConachie, 57 Devonshire
Dorothy Dean Cavanaugh, 15 Canterberry, spoke neither for or
against the project but asked the Village Board to consider preserving
the beauty of (yak Brook and continue the appropriate and planned
growth of the Village.
Public comment ceased at 9:55 p.m. President Bushy recessed the
meeting at 9:56. p.m. and then convened at 10:26 p.m.
President Bushy acknowledged President David Fichter of the Oak
Brook Park District Board of Commissioners and the following
Commissioners: Kathy Manofsky, Michael Martin, John O'Brien
and Dr. Howard Trier; Director of Parks and Recreation, Roy Cripe,
were in attendance at this evening's meeting. Also in attendance was
Adam Butler, Zoning Board of Appeals member.
President Bushy clarified the petitioner has 27 minutes left for their
presentation to the Village Board.
Attorney Claes introduced Michael Rees of Real Property Advisors,
Inc., a real estate appraisal firm, to address the Village Board of the
impact of the market value for the surrounding property homeowners.
He stated the only concerned property is Hunter Trails which would
not be negatively impacted, as their subdivision is located directly
across from the quasi - commercial facilities on the Village
Administration complex and within visualization of Hunter Trails are
the office buildings on Jorie Boulevard. The size of 31" Street and
the trees along the south side of the property provide an adequate
buffer.
John Benning, planning consultant, clarified the population question.
The Illinois School Consulting Services and their charts of population
indicate that a 4 to 5 bedroom home attached is 3.8 to 4.0 individuals
per home. A detached single at 2 or 3 bedroom dwelling is
approximately 1.7 to 1.9 adults per home. This is how the petitioner
developed the figures for the population of the project.
The Village Board of Trustees then made the follo%Nring comments:
Trustee Savino inquired as to how many cars may be accommodated
per dwelling unit. Mr. Claes indicated that two (2) per garage and
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two (2) in a driveway. One (1) out of ten (1 O) may accommodate
four (4) cars in a driveway.
Trustee Savino commented that Mr. Gary Taylor testified that, in his
opinion, the Forest Gate Subdivision would detrimentally affect
Hunter Trails. He stated there isn't any expert testimony to verify
this, but simply Mr. Taylor's opinion. Mr. Taylor stated it was the
Zoning Board of Appeals' findings.
Trustee Savino noted that Mr. Abel testified the Special Use is
applicable for this development only and for no one else, but later
commented that it could come back to the Village Board. Mr. Abel
explained that by designing a provision in the Village's Zoning
Ordinance for one specific user in the R -3 zoning would create a
density greater than that allowed in the R -4. fie suggested that this
sets a precedent for another applicant, such as the Institute in Basic
Life Principles, to ask for the same specif c zoning text amendment as
this project for their application in the R -1 district. President Bushy
stated this was his opinion.
Trustee Shumate explained that a Special Use is granted as long as it
is proven that it isn't detrimental to the surrounding property owners.
Village Attorney Martens clarified that as long as the standards for a
Special Use are satisfied, then it is allowed. These standards include
that it would not cause substantial injury to the value of other
properties in the neighborhood in which it is located; and so designed,
located and proposed to be operated that the public health, safety and
welfare will be protected.
Trustee Kenny stated the real issue is the appropriate number of units
under the traditional R -3 district or Linder some cluster development.
He recormnended that the proposed eighty -five (85) units are too
many units for that project. He suggested that he is open to the
cluster development and alternative for long term residents who wish
to down size their homes for empty nesters. He suggested a rational
relationship with the density of an R -3 Special Use to a traditional R-
3, and that the applicant consider a reduction in the number of units
proposed.
President Bushy clarified that R -3 is 1.74 units per acre, and Forest
Gate has proposed 2.4 units per acre.
Trustee Savino offered that there is a need for cluster housing units in
Oak Brook with the letters received by the Village, the people who
have testified and from personal contact from residents who see this
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as desirable housing. He concurred with Trustee Kenny that the
development is too dense and recommended that udder the bulk
standard of the test amendment, the Village Board consider reducing
the 2.5 to 2.3 dwellings per acre. This would allow seventy -eight
(78) cluster units rather than the proposed eighty -five (85) units
which would allow more space between the units and possibly the
cul -de -sacs would be wider for safety purposes. The Village's
Comprehensive Plan states that Oak Brook is a low density character
type of community. Reducing the density is consistent with that
portion of the Comprehensive Plan. it also states that Oak Brook
should mainEain the quality of the Village and open rural character.
The reduction in the density would be consistent with that portion of
the Comprehensive Plan also. He recommended that the applicant
use the Village's standards of measuring the distance between
buildings, between edge of eve and edge of eve, and street widths
from face of curb to face of curb. The yard requirements of the Text
Amendment should be 16 feet from edge of eve to edge of eve., This
is the minimum standard in the R-4 District and not the suggested
applicant's 14 foot measurement.
Motion by Savino, second by Trustee Bartecki, to authorize the
Village Attorney to draft the necessary ordinance for the revised Text
Amendment.
Trustee Shumate noted a SUN -TIMES article regarding the housing
market in the Chicagoland. It suggested that the median sales price of
a home in Oak Brook had declined. He asked staff to investigate
further. He further indicated that the Village presently has four "park
districts ": Oak Brook Park District, the Sports Core, the F ullersburg
Woods Forest Preserve and the Mayslake property. He asked if there
is any case law in the State of 1:iinois finding that a Text Amendment
followed by a Special Use is considered as spot zoning, as no one has
shown this to the Board of Trustees. He deferred judgment of the
reduced density issue to Trustee Savino. In consideration of the Park
District, Old Oak Brook or Hunter Trail's concern of being adversely
impacted by this Special Use; housing in the range of $600,000 to
$800,000 could not be detrimental to the area with the type of people
who would wish to reside there. Especially since Oak Brook
residents may move to this site which opens the housing stock so
other new residents may move into Oak Brook. The proposal enables
this property to be used by many current residents.
President Bushy discussed the SUN -TIMES article and stated the
article displayed what housing sold for during that year, including all
of the postal code of 60523. Equalized assessed valuation is a better
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our financial statement. It decreased slightly in 1991 and has
increased since then.
Trustee Bartecki commented that Oak Brook needs this type of
housing. In terms of the ring road, the measuring should be the
'Village's standard and the homeo%Nmers association ensures that no
parking occurs on the cluster roads. The cluster roads and design is
adequate since our public safety equipment is able to maneuver
through their streets. He visited their Burr Ridge development and
was pleased with their layout.
Trustee Kenny asked if a site plan should be viewed before the
Village Board approves of the proposal. Trustee Savino explained
that the Village Attorney must first draft the necessary ordinance. It
will then be reviewed by the Village Board for final approval, and a
site plan will be presented at that time.
Trustee McInerney remarked -that many residents have contacted him
on this proposal. He told those residents he was in favor of the
concept but not the density of the project., He also toured the facility
in Burr Ridge and found it very impressive. There are many residents
in Oak Brook who would like empty - nester housing, and he felt they
should be offered this project. He stated he is in favor of this
proposal with the reduction of density, and the Village should be
consistent with the standards of distance as proposed.
Trustee Caleel noted residents have contacted him on this proposal,
and he also viewed the Burr Ridge development. In viewing the
proposal and noting the waiting list, he stated it would not be doing
his fiduciary duty if he voted to allow more open space when he feels
there is adequate open space in the Village now. He felt empty - nester
housing is needed, and the recommendations made will bring the
proposal more into conformity of our Village standards.
President Bushy expressed that she was not able to vote on this issue,
as the two surrounding property owners objected to the proposal.
Four (4) Trustees are obligated to concur on a vote without the
Village President being able to break a tie. She commended the
Village Board and advising Board and Commission for their many
hours of review of this project. She also thaltked the residents of Oak
Brook for attending the meeting and speaking on such an important
issue.
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ROLL CALL VOTE.
Ayes: G - Trustees Bartecki, Caleel, Kenny, McInerney, Savino
and Shumate.
Nays: 0 - None.
.Absent: 0 - None. Motion carried.
Trustee Savino commented that the Village Board may attach
conditions to the Special Use that are desirable to the project. One
recommendation is that the developer other residential fire sprinklers
as an option to homeowners. One condition was a pathway on the
ring road, but the Village has never required a developer in a gated
community to do this. We have the Safety Pathway Committee
which works toward linking all the pathways in Oak Brook. If the
Village waived sidewalks, then should the Village Board consider
implementing a pathway on the ring road as an additional safety
factor and possibly linked to the Village's pathway system.
Trustee Shumate suggested, as a gated community, their privacy
needs should be considered with Route 83, Oak Brook Road and Jorie
Boulevard. If a pathway is installed, then the applicant would ask for
a fence as a gated community. Trustee Kenny concurred with Trustee
Shumate but suggested pathways be placed on Jorie Boulevard.
President Bushy noted there already is a pathway on Jorie Boulevard.
Village Manager Veitch explained that a grant has been included in
the State of Illinois's commitment with the infrastructure proposed by
the McDonald's petition that a pathway is to be built on the south
side of 31" Street from Trinity Lakes to Hunter Trails. This is part of
the future widening of 31' Street and the bridge over Route 83.
Mr. Callaghan acknowledged to the Village Board that the Oak Brook
Park District has a pathway on their property and fitness trail. Their
plan proposes a fitness trail to connect to the Park District property if
they would permit its installation. This would enable residents to
cross Jorie Boulevard and enter onto their fitness trail that connects to,
the Park District pathway.
Motion by "Trustee Savino, seconded by Trustee Bartecki, to authorize
the Village Attorney to draft the necessary ordinance for a Special
Use subject-to the following conditions: the developer offer
residential fire sprinklers as an option to homeowners as suggested by
Chief Jarvis; the developer or Forest Gate homeowners association
post "No Parking" tow -away signs on the cluster roads; the developer
and the homeowners association enter into a contract with the Village
to allow the Police Department enforcement of no parking violations
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by ticketing and towing vehicles illegally parked; and substantial
conformity with the Site Plan showing seven fewer units than what
was presently proposed.
Trustee Shumate commented, with regard to the concerns raised by
the Park District of the Special Ilse, the owners of this property did
not place the Park District facility at its location nor the lights on the
ball fields, and he did not feel that these property owners should
suffer the use of their property for what has changed on the property
adjacent to their land. He further stated he does not see any adverse
impact on the Park District's property, especially with the gated
entrance restriction of off - street parking and the number of residents.
President Bushy mentioned that Forest Gate Road is a public street
owned by the Village of Oak Brook, designed and maintained for use
by all of the adjacent properties. She suggested that traffic volume to
be generated by the proposed development would be no where near
the daily traffic volume that will be generated by the Park District
Aquatic Center.
Mr. Callaghan asked the Village Board to consider another option for
the proposed "No Parking" signage. That if it is required, it be the
sole determination of the Police Department. This could be placed in
their covenants that if at any time the Police Department makes a
determination that illegal parking is such, "No Parking" signs would
be installed.
Village Manager Veitch explained that the staff's - acceptance of the
road widths is predicated on there never being a cr parked on the
cluster roads. If the Village can be guaranteed ti-at a car would not be
parked there through the measures proposed by Mr. Callaghan, then
this is acceptable. If the Village is not satisfied, then in the sole
determination of the Police Department and in consultation with the
Fire Department, the "No Parking" signs will be installed., He further
recommended to the Village Board that in the ordinance condition
regarding the parking, the principal burden of enforcement of the
parking be placed on the homeowners association with assistance by
the Oak Brook Police Department, and only as necessary through a
contract that provides the right of enforcement by our Police
Department.
Attorney Claes addressed the Village Board on a change to the lot
that inimediately adjoins the DuPage Mayors and Managers
Conference facility. He suggested that the Village could require that
the petitioner dedicate this lot to the Village of Oak Brook to afford
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access to this property. lie suggested this be a condition to be added
to the prior motion, President Bushy noted that there is no such
requirement by Oak Brook, however, we would accept a dedication.
Motion by Trustee Savino, seconded by Trustee Bartecki, to amend
the motion to include the lot that immediately adjoins the DuPage
Mayors and Managers Conference facility be dedicated to the Village
of Oak Brook to afford access to the adjoining property.
Mr, Callaghan commented on the issue of landscape around the
proposed project to assist in lowering the noise of 31" Street.
President Bushy suggested that the petitioner may wish to consider
landscaping in the median along 31 " Street, working with our Public
Works Department, to provide a n,-,)ise barrier for the residents and
help nullify some of the concerns of the residents of Hunter Trails.
Mr. Callaghan suggested, in accordance with the Engineering
Department, to allow some grading on 31" Street while maintaining
water drainage and provide landscaping.
Trustee Shumate asked, on the Special Use, to work with Hunter
Trails and enter into a tri -party agreement with DuPage County, the
Village of Oak Brook and the petitioner, to landscape fae 31" Street
median. Village Engineer Durfey asked that this be addressed at the
final plat review, and Village Attorney Martens will address this
issue. Mr. Callaghan would like to landscape on their property and
place a thorny -type bush on both sides of a chain link fence on their
property.
VOICE VOTE: Motion carried.
Motion by Trustee Savino, seconded by Trustee Bartecki, to authorize
the Village Attorney to draft the necessary documents for approval of
the preliminary plat as amended with waivers and variations of the
subdivision regulations as requested by the applicant with revisions to
allow cluster roadways of one -way streets a width of twenty feet (20')
face to face and twenty -two feet (22') face to face for two -way
roadways; allow face of curb radius not less than fifty feet (50')
instead of sixty feet (60'); allow lots not abutting a right -of -way but
accessible to the right-of-way by access easement mid allow all
sidewalk requirements to be waived. VOICE VOTE: Motion
carried.
Motion by Trustee Savino, seconded by Trustee Bartecki, to authorize
the Village Attorney to draft the necessary documents for the vacation
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of Surrey Drive and the applicable easements. VOICE VOTE:
P lotion carried.
Village Manager Veitch explained to the applicant that the ordinances
and resolutions that were outlined in the previous motions will come
back to the Village Board for consideration of adoption at the next
Village Board meeting, subject to the revised Site Plan and
Preliminary Plat being received by the Village.
President Bushy commended Trustee Savino for his dedicated hours
in reviewing this proposal.
C. RECOMMENDATION - YORK ROAD_ PROPERTIES, L.L.C. THE
JOHN BUCK COMPANY (2001,'2100 AND 2122 YORK ROAD) -
TEXT e MFNDNAENT TO ESTABLISH AN 0-4 OFFICE
DISTRICT AND MAP AMENDMENT TO REZONE FROM ORA -I
TO O -4:
Continued, at the petitioner's request, from the Village Board of
Trustees meeting of August 25, 1998.
The Plan Commission and Zoning Board of Appeals have completed
their hearings regarding this proposal. The Plan Commission, at their
meeting of June 15, 1998, by a vote of 6 to 0; and the Zoning Board
of Appeals, at their meeting of August 4, 1998, by a vote of 5 to 0,
have recorrunended approval of the Text Amendment establishing a
new +0 -4 Office District and the Map Amendment rezoning the
subject property to the new 0-4 Office District clarification.
Conditional elements were imposed; some of which the petitioner has
incorporated into their petition. Additional conditional elements
suggested by the Plan Commission and Zoning Board of Appeals are:
Amend Chapter 5, Buildings and Building Regulations, Section 5 -2
(n) of the Village Code to extend applicability of these infrastructure
funding provisions to 0-4 development as appropriate. Note: These
are code provisions that were developed a couple of years ago during
the approval process for McDonald's long range development plans;
The 0-4 Office District «rith its .8 FAR and 118 -foot structure height
should not be considered appropriate for properties in the general area
which are east of the 1 -88/1 -294 interconnect ramp and/or east of
Windsor Drive because of the proximity to residential districts to the
north and south; and
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PROPERTIES, L.L
THE JOHN BUCK
COMPANY -
TEXT AMENDMENT
ESTABLISH AN 0---
OFFICE DISTRICT
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REZONE FROM ORA,
TO 0 -4 (2001,
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Encourage the Board of Trustees to proceed with the Comprehensive
Plan and Zoning Ordinance Update project (Lohan Study).
There was no public testimony either in favor or opposed to these
proposals. One citizen did raise traffic questions. With additional O-
4 development or other increased development as suggested by the
Lohan Study, the Village might see traffic congestion that would have
a strong impact on residential areas.
Staff requested Kevin Pierce of Lohan Associates to review this
proposal. Mr. Pierce concluded that the John Buck proposal w,is
consistent with and a little more conservative that the development
intensities projected by the Lohan Study. He cautioned that with
significant increased development due to either buildout under
current FAR, or the increased FAR's suggested by the John Buck
Company and/or the Lohan Study, there will be significant traffic
infrastructure issues that will need to be addressed.
Trustee Savino requested the petitioner to consider in their parking
facility proposal, design lighting that is unobtrusive and landscaped
properly. He asked the petitioner's representati�e, Attorney David
Gooder, why the Village would want to classify a new office district.
Attorney Gooder commented that this would enable the petitioner to
have some clarity as to what is feasible for construction.
Susan Hammersley, Project Manager, stated they have asked for this
petition at this point to develop a master plan of the site for the future.
They wish to create a premier office park to be compatible with the
Lohan Study. They wish to create such a parking structure that would
be cohesive with the office facility.
Trustee Bartecki asked the petitioner to use the same format as they
used on the AT & T facility on 22' Street.
Motion by Trustee Savino, seconded by Trustee Bartecki, to adopt the
recommendations of the Zoning Board of Appeals and Plan
Commission as they pertain to the John Buck Text and Map
Amendments creating a new 0-4 Office District and authorize
Village Attorney to draft the necessary ordinances for action at the
Regular meeting of September 22. 1998. VOICE VOTE: Motion
carried.
Village Manager Veitch stated that the Lollan Study recommends a
maximum floor area ratio of 1.2 extending all the way to 'Fork Road
and then dropping off abruptly to .G. The Study is not clear on what
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it recommends east of York Road. The idea of creating this District
that functions as a trauzsition between the higher and lower density is
one that staff finds appropriate and better than the Lohan Study
recommendation.
D. DISCUSSION - RESIDENT KITSOS" OBJECTIONS TO RESIDENT RITSOS'
TO
ORDINANCE OF VILLAGE AUTHORITIES TO SUBMIT OBJECTIONS O
PUBLIC PROPOSITION TO VOTERS IN OAK BROOK AT PUBLIC PROPQS ITIUNi
1998: TO VOTERS AT
GENERAL ELECTION ON NOVEMBER 3, GENERAL ELECTION
ON NOV. 19 1998
President Bushy explained that a draft response has been prepared by
the Attorney on behalf of the Village to Mr. Nicholas Kitsos. Mr.
Kitsos objects to the ordinance which the Village has submitted for
public proposition on November 3, 1998. The Village Attomey has
recommended that a response be made to Mr. Kitsos.
It was a consensus of the Village Board of Trustees that a written
communication be sent to Mr. Kitsos in response to his objection to
the public question before the residents of Oak Brook at the General
Election of November 3, 1998.
10. OTHER BUSINESS PERTAINING TO VILLAGE OPERATIONS: None.
ADJOURNMENT
11. ADJOURNMENT:
Motion by Trustee Caleel, seconded by Trustee Savino, to adjourn the meeting
at 12:37 a.m. VOICE VOTE: Motion carried.
ATTEST:
da K.- ~onnella, CMC
Village Clerk
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