Minutes - 10/23/2001 - Board of TrusteesMINUTES OF THE OCTOBER 23, 2001 REGULAR
MEETING OF THE PRESIDENT AND BOARD OF
TRUSTEES OF THE VILLAGE OF OAK BROOK
APPROVED AS WRITTEN BY VILLAGE BOARD ON
NOVEMBER 13, 2001.
1. CALL TO ORDER:
The Regular Meeting of the Village Board of Trustees was called to order by
President Bushy in the Samuel E. Dean Board Room of the Village Commons
at 7:34 p.m. Pledge of Allegiance was given.
2. ROLL CALL:
Village Clerk Gonnella called the roll with the following persons
PRESENT: President Karen M. Bushy, Trustees George T. Caleel, John W.
Craig, Susan Chase Korin, Elaine Miologos and Alfred P.
Savino.
ABSENT: None.
IN ATTENDANCE: Stephen B. Veitch, Village Manager; Dale L. Durfey, Jr.,
Village Engineer; Debra J. Jarvis, Fire Chief; Bruce F. Kapff,
Director of Information Services & Purchasing; Robert L.
Kallien, Jr., Director of Community Development; Darrell J.
Langlois, Finance Director; Richard A. Martens, Village
Attorney; Ruth A. Martin, Library Director; Bonnie Sartore,
Bath & Tennis Club Manager; Trey VanDyke, Golf Club
Manager; Police Lieutenant William Haas; William E. Kenny
and Stelios Aktipis, Chairman, Plan Commission.
3. ANNOUNCEMENTS AND OPEN FORUM:
Joe Fullan, 122 Timberview Drive, announced that the Sunday concert by the
Friends of the Library will be held at 4:00 p.m. at the Bath & Tennis Club.
Library Director Martin announced that the Oak Brook Library Foundation is
hosting a Jackie Kennedy display on November 7, 2001 to benefit the
construction of the Oak Brook Library. President Bushy noted that she has
donated an item that will be auctioned at the event to raise funds.
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CALL TO ORDER
ROLLCALL
ANNOUNCE
3. David Prince, representing College of DuPage, described that since 1967 the
College has offered a wide variety of programs and services to the residents of
Oak Brook. He advised that COD has put together a Listeners program and
ACT, Advisory Committee for Tomorrow, to look at the challenges ahead and
how to meet them. He introduced a brochure prepared to solicit input for the
future of COD. He suggested that any residents who would like to participate
may contact the COD's website www.cod.edu or phone 630 - 940 -3971.
Trustee Savino commented on the success last week of the Village's "Take
Care of Business" day at the Bath & Tennis Club for our residents which
included the Secretary of State's Mobile Unit. Residents were able to renew
their drivers' licenses, register to vote, have their blood pressure taken,
cholesterol screening and diabetes testing.
4. APPROVAL OF MINUTES:
Motion by Trustee Caleel, seconded by Trustee Savino, to approve the minutes
of the Regular Board of Trustees Meeting of October 9, 2001 as presented and
waive the full reading thereof. VOICE VOTE: Motion carried.
5. CONSENT AGENDA:
All items on the Consent Agenda are considered to be routine in nature and will
be enacted in one motion.
A. APPROVAL OF BILLS - $867,306.67
MINUTES
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C. AGENDA
APPROVAL:
BILLS:
$867,306.67
B. APPROVAL OF PAYROLL FOR PAY PERIOD ENDING OCTOBER 13, PAYROLL:
2001 - $489,845.59 $489,845.59
C. CHANGE ORDERS:
CHNG ORDER:
1) CHANGE ORDERS # 6, 8 AND 14 — MUNICIPAL COMPLEX MUN COMP PROD.
PROJECT — HARBOUR CONTRACTORS, INC. - $27,335.00 -
REVISED TOTAL CONTRACT AMOUNT - $7,978,596.00
D. PAYOUTS:
PAYOUTS:
1) EARTH TECH —PAYOUT #15 —MUNICIPAL COMPLEX PROJECT MUN COMP PROJ
- $8,150.00
2) R. W. DUNTEMAN COMPANY — PAYOUT #6 — 2001 PAVING & 01 PAV & DRNG
DRAINAGE PROJECT - $201,097.69
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5. D. 3) SIGALOS & ASSOCIATES — PAYOUT #9 — BATH & TENNIS B &T PROD.
CLUB PROJECT - $50,876.00
E. REFERRALS: None REFERRALS
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F. AUTHORIZATION TO SEEK BIDS OR PROPOSALS OR NEGOTIATE BIDS/CONTRACTS
CONTRACTS:
1) OAK BROOK HOTEL CONVENTION & VISITOR'S COMMITTEE HOTEL 02 ARKTG
— 2002 MARKETING CAMPAIGN
G. AUTHORIZE EXECUTION OF GRANT AGREEMENTS — MUNICIPAL GRNT AGREE MUN
COMP PROD
COMPLEX PROJECT
H. ACCEPT AND PLACE ON FILE — TREASURER'S REPORT OF
SEPTEMBER, 2001
I. OAK BROOK HOTEL CONVENTION & VISITOR'S COMMITTEE —
REQUEST FOR RELEASE OF FUNDS
Motion by Trustee Caleel, seconded by Trustee Savino, to approve the Consent
Agenda as presented. ROLL CALL VOTE:
Ayes: 5 — Trustees Caleel, Craig, Korin, Miologos and Savino.
Nays: 0 - None.
Absent: 0 - None. Motion carried.
ITEMS REMOVED FROM CONSENT AGENDA: None.
BOARD & COMMISSION RECOMMENDATIONS: None.
ACTIVE AGENDA (Items for Final Action):
A. APPOINTMENTS:
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1) Recommendation by President Bushy of the appointment of WILLIAM E KENNY
William E. Kenny as Village Trustee, to fill the unexpired term of VILL. TRUSTEE
Trustee Adam Butler for the Board's consideration. His term will
expire April 30, 2003.
President Bushy explained that at times an official has been elected
to public office and for some reason has been unable to fulfill their
term.
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8. A. 1) Following statute and tradition, the practice in Oak Brook over at
least the last twenty -five years has been for the President to offer
the name of a citizen of the Village that was known to have the
qualities and capabilities that would allow them to serve the people
of the Village as an appointed Trustee until the next regular
election. The person would then be sworn in at that meeting if they
were available to begin their abbreviated term of service.
She noted that while there were no hard and fast rules, the generally
followed practice has been that if the vacancy occurs during the
middle of the term of office or fairly close to the mid -term election,
the Village has looked to the person with the next highest number
of votes in the just concluded election. She noted several examples.
She stated that upon Trustee Butler's resignation, she gave
considerable thought to the needs of the Village of Oak Brook and
whom could best serve for the next eighteen months.
She offered the name of someone who was known to the largest
number of people, someone who has the time to serve, someone
who has shown a willingness to spend the time and do the
homework and someone who has the largest amount of government
experience. She indicated that William Kenny has served the
Village as Chairman of the Zoning Board of Appeals and also as a
Village Trustee for eight years with an excellent attendance record.
She expounded on his qualifications.
Both Trustee Savino and Trustee Caleel expressed positive
comments about Mr. Kenny's qualifications.
Trustee Korin commented that although she ran an election
campaign alongside of Mr. Kenny, she would like the opportunity
to meet with him and see where he stood on issues so that she could
make an educated vote. Trustee Miologos concurred.
Motion by Trustee Miologos, seconded by Trustee Korin, to table
the appointment of William E. Kenny as Village Trustee to the
November 13, 2001 Board of Trustees Meeting. ROLL CALL
VOTE:
Ayes: 3 — Trustees Craig, Korin and Miologos.
Nays: 3 - Trustees Caleel, Savino and President Bushy.
Absent: 0 - None. Motion failed.
Attorney Martens noted that President Bushy is able to vote when
her vote could constitute the fourth vote for a motion.
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8. A. 1) Discussion ensued related to statutes directing who votes on an
appointment. Village Attorney Martens clarified that the statute
reads that the President recommends an appointment with the
advice and consent of the Corporate Authorities. Corporate
Authorities is defined as the President and Trustees.
Motion by Trustee Savino, seconded by Trustee Caleel, to concur
with President Bushy's recommendation to appoint William E.
Kenny as Village Trustee to fill the unexpired term of Trustee
Adam Butler with his term to expire April 30, 2003. ROLL CALL
VOTE:
Ayes: 3 — Trustees Caleel, Savino and President Bushy.
Nays: 3 - Trustees Craig, Korin, Miologos.
Absent: 0 - None. Motion failed.
Trustee Miologos suggested that the appointment be placed on the
next agenda and if Mr. Kenny was available, the Trustees would
have an opportunity to meet with him in the interim.
President Bushy commented that she would offer the appointment
at the next Board of Trustees Meeting and reminded Trustees that
per statute only two members could meet together at one time.
Trustee Craig commented that he would attempt to meet with Mr.
Kenny on a one -to -one basis.
2) Recommendation by President Bushy for the appointment of Paul J. PAUL J ADRIAN
Adrian as a member of the Plan Commission, to fill the vacancy PLAN COMM
created with David Pequets' resignation for the Board's
consideration. His term will expire May, 2004.
Motion by Trustee Savino, seconded by Trustee Caleel, to concur
with President Bushy's recommendation to appoint Paul J. Adrian
as a member of the Plan Commission, to fill the vacancy created by
David Pequets' resignation, with his term to expire May, 2004.
ROLL CALL VOTE:
Ayes: 5 — Trustees Caleel, Craig, Korin, Miologos and Savino.
Nays: 0 - None.
Absent: 0 - None. Motion carried.
B. ORDINANCES & RESOLUTIONS: ORD/REs
1) AN ORDINANCE AMENDING SECTION 10 -4 -1B OF
CHAPTER 10 OF THE VILLAGE CODE OF THE VILLAGE OF
OAK BROOK RELATING TO BUILDING REGULATIONS
AND FEE SCHEDULE
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B. 1) At the September 25, 2001 Village Board meeting, staff proposed
an ordinance that would update several of the fees associated with
new construction.
After considerable discussion on the issue, staff was directed to
prepare a more extensive analysis and recommendation concerning
all fees assessed for new construction. Based on the complexity of
this task, which requires gathering fee schedules for a number of
communities, analyzing the information (e.g., the basis for
calculating building permit fees varies widely from community to
community), and developing examples for comparison, staff is
requesting that this matter be continued to the November 13, 2001
Board meeting.
Motion by Trustee Savino, seconded by Trustee Caleel, to continue
the proposed update to Section 10 -4 -1B of the Village Code
regarding Fees until the Village Board meeting of November 13,
2001. VOICE VOTE: Motion carried.
2) ORDINANCE 2001- ZO- ORD -EXI -G -687 AN ORDINANCE
ADOPTING A COMPREHENSIVE AMENDMENT TO
CHAPTER 12 ( "OFF- STREET PARKING AND LOADING ") OF
TITLE 13 ENTITLED, "ZONING REGULATIONS" OF THE
VILLAGE CODE OF THE VILLAGE OF OAK BROOK,
ILLINOIS
Village Attorney Martens drafted Ordinance 2001- ZO- ORD -EX 1-
G -687, "An Ordinance Adopting a Comprehensive Amendment to
Chapter 12 ( "Off- Street Parking and Loading ") of Title 13 Entitled,
"Zoning Regulations" of the Village Code of the Village of Oak
Brook, Illinois." Section 13 -124H entitled, "Striping and Traffic
Circulation ", presently states: "Parking spaces shall be delineated
by double white or yellow lines approximately eighteen inches
(18 ") apart. For one way movements along aisles and driveways,
direction of movement shall be indicated by pavement markings or
directional signs or both as determined by the Village." In the
event that there is a desire to delineate parking spaces by single
white lines, the section would read: "Parking spaces shall be
delineated by white or yellow lines. For one way movements along
aisles and driveways, direction of movement shall be indicated by
pavement markings or directional signs or both as determined by
the Village."
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8. B. 2) Trustee Savino commented that since the last discussion on this
topic, Village Engineer Durfey had provided studies that showed
that there was no real benefit to either method and that the
requirement for the double lines was costly.
Stelios Atkipis, Chairman of the Plan Commission, was asked the
rationale of the Commission when they suggested keeping the
double line requirement. Chairman Atkipis responded that there
was not a clear decision, but that since one member felt very
strongly about keeping the double line requirement, the rest of the
Commission agreed because it was felt not to be an extremely
critical issue. Trustee Savino commented that the Plan Commission
had not read the studies recently provided.
Motion by Trustee Savino, seconded by Trustee Caleel, to amend
Section 13 -12 -41-1 entitled, "Striping and Traffic Circulation" to
read: "Parking spaces shall be delineated by white or yellow lines.
For one way movements along aisles and driveways, direction of
movement shall be indicated by pavement markings or directional
signs or both as determined by the Village" of Chapter 12 (Off -
Street Parking and Loading) of the Village Code of the Village of
Oak Brook, Illinois. VOICE VOTE: Motion carried.
Motion by Trustee Savino, seconded by Trustee Caleel, to adopt
Ordinance 2001- ZO- ORD -EXI -G -687, "An Ordinance Adopting a
Comprehensive Amendment to Chapter 12 ( "Off- Street Parking and
Loading ") of Title 13 Entitled, "Zoning Regulations" of the Village
Code of the Village of Oak Brook, Illinois" as amended. ROLL
CALL VOTE:
Ayes: 5 — Trustees Caleel, Craig, Korin, Miologos and Savino.
Nays: 0 - None.
Absent: 0 - None. Motion carried.
3) RESOLUTION 2001 -P -R -790 A RESOLUTION WHICH RES- 01- P- R -790-
NAME VH BUTLER
RENAMES THE VILLAGE HALL TO THE BUTLER GoVNMNT cTR
GOVERNMENT CENTER
Village Attorney Martens drafted a resolution which renames the
Village Hall to the Butler Government Center in honor of Paul
Butler.
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8. B. 3) Trustee Miologos commented that she had discussed this issue with
a number of residents. She reported that there was an
overwhelming feeling that the Village should definitely dedicate
something, such as a conference center or a courtyard, but that the
front of the building should say "Oak Brook Village Hall" or "Oak
Brook Municipal Complex ".
She added that there was an overwhelming level of respect and
support for the Butler family, but it was felt by the approximately
fifteen people that she spoke to that they would feel more
comfortable with the building saying Oak Brook Village Hall or
Municipal Complex and dedicate something else to the Butler
family. Trustee Korin commented that she also spoke with
approximately seven or eight people expressing similar opinions.
Discussion ensued related to erecting a statue in Paul Butler's honor
including a personal request from Paul Butler and reiterated by his
family that this not be done.
Motion by Trustee Savino, seconded by Trustee Caleel, to adopt
Resolution 2001 -P -R -790 "A Resolution Which Renames the
Village Hall to the Butler Government Center." ROLL CALL
VOTE:
Ayes: 4 — Trustees Craig, Korin, Savino and President Bushy.
Nays: 2 — Trustees Caleel and Miologos.
Absent: 0 - Trustee. Motion carried.
C. AWARD OF CONTRACTS:
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1) LIBRARY MATERIALS SECURITY SYSTEM LIB MTRI_ SEC SYS
Library staff has examined materials security options for several
years in anticipation of installing a system in the new building.
This examination led to the reasoning that the electro -magnetic
system is appropriate for the Oak Brook Library (OBPL). The self -
check machine (6210) will be placed on the east end of the
Circulation Desk. Staff will be available to help borrowers learn to
use the machine. Over time, neighboring public libraries have
found that 30% to 70% of circulation transactions are completed
independently at the self -check units.
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8. C. 1) Trustee Korin asked what amount was budgeted for this equipment.
Library Director Martin responded that since it was projected that
the new library would be habitable during 2001, the 2001 Budget
included $70,000 for this project.
Discussion revolved around other vendors for this equipment and
other users' opinion of the equipment. Director Martin indicated
that another vendor was new to the field and cost twice as much.
She also had talked with several other communities using the 3M
system who were very happy.
Motion by Trustee Korin, seconded by Trustee Savino, that the
Village Board waive bidding and award purchase orders to 3M
Library Systems, P.O. Box 33682, St. Paul, Minnesota 55133 -3682
in the total amount of $67,900.00 for a 3M Materials Flow
Management Systems as follows: (1) a purchase order for detection
strips and rental of an applicator machine in the amount of
$16,095.00 to be completed in 2001; and (2) a purchase order for
the detection system, one self -check unit, two staff workstations,
two desensitizers and one resensitizer in the total amount of
$51,805.00, to be paid in 2002. ROLL CALL VOTE:
Ayes: 5 — Trustees Caleel, Craig, Korin, Miologos and Savino.
Nays: 0 - None.
Absent: 0 - None. Motion carried.
D. ADOPTION OF 2002 — 2006 FIVE -YEAR FINANCIAL PLAN ADOPT s -vR PLAN
2002 -2006
Based on the discussion at the October 9, 2001 Village Board meeting
and the subsequent adoption of the telecommunications, utility and
electricity tax ordinances, staff has prepared a revised presentation for
the General Corporate Fund and revised narratives for the Infrastructure
and Equipment Replacement Funds.
Trustee Miologos thanked President Bushy for reading her comments to
the Board at the October 9, 2001 meeting that she was unable to attend.
However, she reiterated her position that she could not support a Five -
Year Financial Plan that included revenue increases for 2002 when she
truly believed that revenue increases would not happen.
Trustee Korin also spoke of her opposition to the utility tax increase and
the projections of a plan that included revenue increases.
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D. Trustee Caleel asked if the Five -Year Financial Plan was not passed
whether it would hold up the budget process. Manager Veitch and
President Bushy responded that it would not hold up the budget, but that
there would not be a financial plan to use as a guide. President Bushy
added that staff had put in a substantial amount of time in the
preparation of the Five -Year Financial Plan and that if the Board did not
wish to work with a financial plan, staff should be so advised.
Trustee Miologos responded that it should not be interpreted that she did
not wish to go through the process and have a document. She felt that
she had learned a great deal from the process and that the document was
invaluable.
However, she felt that there was a need to agree to disagree because not
everyone was in sync with the fundamentals of the Plan.
Motion by Trustee Savino, seconded by Trustee Caleel, that the Village
Board adopt the 2002 -2006 Five -Year Financial Plan as last modified
based on the discussions at the Regular Board Meeting of October 9,
2001. ROLL CALL VOTE:
Ayes: 1 — Trustee Savino.
Nays: 4 - Trustees Caleel, Craig, Korin and Miologos.
Absent: 0 - None. Motion failed.
INFORMATION & UPDATES:
A. VILLAGE PRESIDENT:
President Bushy reported that she had attended the City of Chicago's
911 Center briefed by Police & Fire Departments. The City of Chicago
has made a training videotape for Police Departments. She indicated
that the Metropolitan Mayors Caucus, which included the Rockford
area, has formed an Anti- Terrorism Committee on Mass Destruction for
which she was asked to represent the DuPage communities. She
explained that one of the projects was to put together a program similar
to the MABAS program that provides intergovernmental support
between fire departments, for police departments to share staff and
equipment. She has received information from Senator Durbin that he
has designated funding for training and hardware to facilitate this
project. She reported on new communication equipment that was
demonstrated and her involvement related to the Infrastructure
Maintenance Fee.
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VLLG PRFS
9. A. She added that mayors had expressed a desire to discuss in closed
session sensitive public safety issues with municipal officials. She
reported that the Caucus was working through the legislative process for
a change that would make this possible under the Open Meetings Act.
B. VILLAGE MANAGER: VLLG MGR
Village Manager Veitch announced that as of Monday, November 5 "'
the broadcast of the Village Board meetings will be changed from
Channel 19 to Channel 6. He reported that telecasting of the most recent
Village Board meeting will be every Monday night at 7:00 p.m., and
there was work toward showing these a second time during the week.
10. DEPARTMENTAL REPORTS — QUARTERLY REPORTS DEPT. RPTs
A.
Communications Center
H.
Library
B.
Community Development
I.
Police Department
C.
Engineering Department
J.
Public Works
D.
Finance Department
K.
Recycling
E.
Fire Department /EMS
L.
Risk Management
F.
Information Services/ Purchasing
M.
Sports Core —
G.
Legal Department
Bath & Tennis and Golf
N.
Village Clerk
Quarterly Reports were accepted as presented and placed on file.
11. UNFINISHED AND NEW BUSINESS (Final Action Not Anticipated ): UNEIN & NEW
BUSINESS
A. DISCUSSION — ARCHITECTURAL DESIGN STANDARDS AND
REVIEW PROCESSES
The general subject of architectural design review, whether it be through
a review committee of some kind, a planned development process or
other procedure, has been visited from time to time in the past. Oak
Brook has been successful over the years in encouraging a certain
quality and "timelessness" in its commercial architecture. It has utilized
the special use process, where applicable, much like a planned
development process. It has utilized the opportunities afforded in case
law to influence aesthetics when applicants have been before the Village
for other zoning relief. Even in the absence of a zoning process, quality
development builds real estate values that in turn encourage quality
development.
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11. A. Oak Brook has been fortunate in this respect, in that much that is good
has occurred without a great deal of government intervention.
With respect to commercial aesthetics, when an applicant is before the
Village for zoning relief, the Village should closely examine the effect
which the proposed development has on the surrounding neighborhood.
This would include aesthetics considerations. In the granting ordinance,
the Village typically requires that the zoning applicant construct a
project in substantial conformity with a set of plans and renderings;
sometimes the Village requires certain building materials.
Staff recommends:
• In considering the aesthetic implications of a project brought by
commercial zoning applicant, the Village should consider retaining
an architect or design professional who could be consulted about the
aesthetic considerations on an as- needed basis, much as the Village
hires professionals to consider the stormwater aspects of a
development.
• When reviewing the Village's zoning ordinance, the Village could
consider requiring planned developments for larger commercial
projects; this would allow the Village to condition approval of larger
commercial PUD's upon compliance with certain approved aesthetic
treatments in the development.
• The Village should stress the need for appropriate aesthetics in
commercial districts in the drafting of a new comprehensive plan.
Trustee Savino relayed some history indicating that in 1999 he was in
Palm Springs, California vacationing and noticed the architectural
continuity of the area and called the local government offices. His
conversation with them indicated that an architectural review committee
was part of the construction process. He communicated that Attorney
Martens researched the concept and conveyed that the Illinois
Legislature has not provided local governments with that tool. He
deferred to Trustee Miologos who has concerns about this issue.
Trustee Miologos summarized that she would like to see a system
created that would allow Oak Brook to develop property in a manner
that would aesthetically enhance the Village, or in other words, to make
sure that it looks the best possible.
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11. A. She added that she realized that the Village cannot dictate taste, but she
felt that the Village should explore whether there was a way that the
Village could retain architects or design professionals on an as needed
basis as had been suggested in previous discussions. She also suggested
consideration of adding a Planned Unit Development (PUD) to the
zoning ordinance and stressing aesthetics in a new comprehensive plan.
An additional suggestion by Trustee Miologos was to ask a property
developer to submit various alternative building plans and a site plan
with renderings. She felt that there were many options that could be
discussed that would assure an aesthetically enhanced Village. She
asked if it was felt that we should explore some of these options.
Trustee Caleel pointed out that within the Village of Oak Brook there
were many homeowners' associations that did have architectural review
committees, although he was not sure whether they were legal or
voluntary. Attorney Martens responded that very often there were
homeowners covenants that if a lot was purchased in a particular
subdivision, the purchaser bought into the review by an architectural
committee. Trustee Caleel felt that since there were so many
associations in Oak Brook with the review requirement, if the Village
added another layer of review, it would not be desirable.
Trustee Miologos responded that she was more concerned with
commercial development and stated some examples she felt were not as
aesthetically desirable as they could have been. Discussion ensued that
possibly a PUD requirement would be an aid.
Trustee Korin asked for a definition of a PUD. Attorney Martens
responded that it was a type of special use for large tracts of land
wherein the Village maintained greater controls than was ordinarily the
case. He added that because of the nature of the site, the thinking was
that the Village needed more oversight to be sure the development
blends and is more compatible with the surrounding area. He clarified
that it looked at things such as open space, density, landscaping,
building materials, etc. and was felt to be a flexible tool for the
municipality and offers an ability to negotiate with the developer in the
early phases about the direction of the development. He added that it
would have to be tailored to Oak Brook to be specific to the standards
and characteristics the Village wished to focus on.
Trustee Miologos asked Chairman Atkipis to speak to his experiences
with PUDs. He indicated that he has developed a parcel under a PUD
and relayed that it had advantages to both the developer as well as the
Village. He felt that it would be a helpful tool for the Plan Commission.
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11. A. Further discussion ensued related to the advantages of a PUD and
specific parameters were suggested.
Board consensus was to ask staff to prepare information for the Village
Board to review.
12. OTHER BUSINESS PERTAINING TO VILLAGE OPERATIONS• None
13. ADJOURMENT TO CLOSED MEETING:
Motion by Trustee Caleel, seconded by Trustee Savino, to adjourn to Closed
Meeting to discuss pending litigation. ROLL CALL VOTE:
Ayes: 5 — Trustees Caleel, Craig, Korin, Miologos and Savino.
Nays: 0 - None.
Absent: 0 - None. Motion carried.
President Bushy announced that there would be no announcements or decisions
following the closed session.
14. ADJOURNMENT:
Motion by Trustee Caleel, seconded by Trustee Savino, to adjourn the meeting
at 11:30 p.m. VOICE VOTE: Motion carried.
ATTEST:
Linda K. Gonnella, CMC
Village Clerk
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