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VILLAGE OF OAK BROOK
1200 OAK BROOK ROAD
OAK BROOK, ILLINOIS
654-22'20
October 2, 1978
MEMO TO: Plan Commission Chairman Lavery & Members
SUBJECT: Historic Gateway
The village board has asked that a meeting of the Plan Commission and the
village board be scheduled for Monday, October 23, 1978 at 7:30 in the
Samuel E. Dean Board Room to discuss the Historic Gateway plan. '
This will be the first item on the Committee-of-the-Whole agenda.
1 Sincerely,
_ enneth G. Carnignani
Village Manager
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ITEM S: HISTORIC GATB AY
Chairman: Lavery called the Plan Comunission members' attention to the report
from the Hinsdale Plan Commission and to a letter from Village Manager Car-..ugnani
regarding a meeting with the Village Board on the subject of the Historic Gateway
at the Committed-of-the-110hole Meeting on Monday, October 23, 1978, at 7:30 p.m. in
the Village Board Room of the Village Co=,.ons.
.ember Marcy asked if there had been any further traffic study �4Lthe gateway
area since the previous Plan Commission Meeting.
Assistant to Village Manager Glatfelter indicated that there had not been
any additional study.
Members of the Plan Commission discussed the area of the Historic Gateway as
proposed by the Hinsdale Plan Commission and expressed concern that the area
proposed is too large.
Member Bushy and Trustee Reynolds discussed the reasons for the October 23,
1978, meeting with the Village Board of Trustees, noting that it was primarily
intended to establish goals and objectives for a study of the Historic Gatewy
proposals.
Chairman Lavery asked the Village staff to remind all Plan Commission''to
attend the Cc`ober 23, 1978, 3T,--e-1 i n .
Member Marcy reviewed several items in the Historic Gateway that are issues.,
such as the.area to be included in the Historic Gateway and zvX ordinance language
for/pr'oposed Historic Gateway District ordinance.
Member Bushy then moved to adjourn. Seconded by Member Listecki.
On a voice vote: The motion carried unanimously.
Chairman Lavery adjourned the meeting at 8:30 p.m.
Respectfully submitted,
Ed Glatfelter
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VILLAGE OF OAK BPOOK
1200 OAK BROOK ROAD
OAK BROOK, ILLINOIS
654-2220
September 28, 1978
MEMO TO: Chairman Lavery and Plan Commission Members
SUBJECT: Historic Gateway
The Village Board reviewed your recommendations concerning the Historic
Gateway.
It has been recommended that the Village Board and the Plan Commission
meet jointly to review your recommendations and the specific thoughts
on the Historic Gateway. The Board felt that an exchange of ideas and
comments would be helpful in proceeding with this important task.
It has been suggested that the meeting be established for Monday,
October 23, at 7:30 P.M. in the Samuel E. Dean Board Room of the Village
Commons. The Village Board would appreciate your attendance at this
meeting so that full discussion can be carried out.
Sincerely yours,
Kenn th C. Carm igna ��
Village Manager
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VILLAGE OF OAK BR.O(:) K
1200 OAK BROOK ROAD
OAK BROOK, ILLINOIS
September 19, 1978 654-2220
President and Board of Trustees
Village of Oak Brook
1200 Oak Brook Road
Oak Brook, IL 60521
Dear President and Trustees:
The Plan Commission at its regular meeting of August 21, 1978, was divided
into three committies for the study of the Historic Gateway area. These
comuitties dealt with the area of traffic, land use, and aesthetics.
Attached please find copies of the report of the Aesthetics Committee,
chaired by Member Bushy; and of the Land Use Committee, chaired by Mem-
ber Scott. While the Traffic Committee has not conducted a formal cowni.ttee
meeting, Traffic Committee Chairman Listecki reported to the Commission that
Traffic Committee members feel the emphasis on traffic considerations in the
Historic Gateway area should be placed on realigning Spring Road so that it
intersects York Road at right angles, with the possibility of signalization.
The Plan Commission voted to approve these committee reports and the recommen-
dations contained therein, and to transmit them to the Village Board of Trustees.
Two of these reports include a recommendation that a Historic Gateway zoning
overlay be created for the area. The Plan Commission is willing to pursue the
development of such on idea if the Village Board feels that such a concept is
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The motion to approve and transmit the reports, and seek guidance from the
Village Board regarding the development of a zoning district overlay was made
by Member Reece, seconded by Member Bushy, and approved on a unanimous voice
vote.
Respectfully submitted,
`'John R. Lavery, Chairman
Plan Commission
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IM-4 10: HISTO?2IC GAT-5,AY
Member Bushy st-.�-marized her report of the Aesthetics Coumittee of the Plan
-� Commission from a meting of the Commmi-ttee held on September 12, 1978.
Harold Scott then summarized a report of the Land Use Carruttee of the Plan
Commission from a meting also held on SeptembQer 12, 1978.
Member Listecki then noted that the Traffic Committee had not yet formally
met. However, he noted that the Comittee felt that emphasis relating to
traffic in the Historic Gateway area should be placed on realigning Spring
Road to be perpendicular to York Road with the possibility of signalization.
Member List.ecki indicated that such signalizati.on might increase access to
Spring Road which might not be desirable. He also noted that any such signali-
zation would have to be timed with the light at Ogden and York Road.
Member Reece noted that the turning traffic restrictions at Spring Road and
31st Street might still minimize Spring Road traffic utilization with a signal
at York and Spring Roads.
Member Reece noted that two committee reports recammend the development of a
zoning overlay for the Historic Gateway. He wondered ha,7 such zoning overlays
work and how they had been applied in other comm:Lnities such as in the Historic
District in Oak Park. He felt that the Plan Ccmmission could do much work
in developing such an overlay zone, if the Village Board were interested in
having them take on such an obligation. He felt that the Plan Commission
needed a response from the Village Board on whether to proceed with this item.
Nlem-ber Reece then moved that the Plan Ca mission approve the Committee reports,
and the recommendations contained therein and to transmit them to the Village
Board of Trustees with a note that the Plan Commission is willing to pursue
the development of an Historic Gateway Zoning District overlay if the Village
Board feels that such a concept is worth developing.
This mcIrion was seconded by Member Bushy.
Trustee Reynolds called the Plan Co=*ssion's attention to the May 1, 1978
letter from President George Howell and noted that the Plan Commission had not
responded to certain areas of this letter.
The Plan l.oiuuussion m;arfbers -Lien di scuss&d the non Co fonm ng "tta�ier s 'U til
area of the Historic Gateway, and the Village's ability to amortize those
uses or to improve those uses through improved aesthetics of -the sites.
Trustee Reynolds also noted that recomm-ndations were needed by the Village
Board on the question of inter-com u-Lity bicycle trail links.
On a voice vote, the motion to approve and forward the Committee reports was
approved unanimously.
Member Scott moved, seconded by Member Noyes that the regular Plan C mission
meting of September 18, 1978 be adjourned.
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On a voice vote, the motion carried unanimously.
Chaixuan Lavery adjourned the meeting at 10:55 )?.M.
Respectfully submitted,
Ed Glatfelt
Assistant to the Manager
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The committee met on 'Tuesday , September 12 at the Oak Brook .
Village Hall . All committee members .were present :
4 John Lavery
Jack Moyes
Karen Bushy
In an informal and wide-ranging discussion, the committee
Included a review of Village Manager Ken Carmignani `s letter
of September 5 to Chairman Lavery , re : the Gateway .
general disappointment was felt by all members of the committee
the the Village seems to feel that they are doing all they can .
to help maintain the area in question.
Cv'ir NDAT10N ghat the Village continue to persue , with all
possible vigor, the possibility of obtaining better co-operation
from Du Page County in the area of general housekeeping. -Che
committee also urges the Village to actively enforce as many
Oak Brook Ordinances as apply , particularly in the area of
weed control.
The concept of an historic gateway was discussed at length.
N'. _• 1. a �• e decided o and
1CW-U, DAf1L;N . hat a specific geographic area b ci n
articulated since we currently seem to be working without an
exact descriptibn of the property under discussion.
AEC U-1111ENDA'TIOY: That current zoning in the area remain as now
shown, but that the Historic Gateway coning Overlay be worked
out and applied to the area in question.
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Cvii'1L' Tli� : That the Village continue to ;pursue , as actively
1 as possible, the litigation concerning the Citgo Gas station.
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: ECOi4j!KENDATION: That if the Village would decide to put an ident-
if._.ation si;;n at "ne Oak Brook border ir_ this area , th^ t it
5zi'-j�.:l��.. ov of the "a'r" C.Lic ;'!�{.i�.:. t� %ie c��.^renvlf In �)?��.crf,.,." ca',- �rlie
entry to the ParkListriet at Josie Boulevard a.ridForestsate .
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It was felt by all members present that the priority of the
project should be :
. 1 . Immediate housekeeping
2 . Area of Historic Gateway defined
j 3. Zoning Overlay Ordinance developed
4 . `traffic should be first major concern,
followed by land use. Aesthetics could
become a Dart of all of these facets of
the project .
Plan Commission .•Member Harold Scott also attended a portion of
the meeting.
Karen .Bushy , Commi ee Chairman
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HISiO.cIC L GETWAY PaOJECT
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The committee met on Tuesday, September 12 at the Oak Brook
Village Mall : Harold Scott , Chairman, and Karen Bushy, "ember.
Plan Commission i4ember %ack Noyes attended a portion of the
meeting and Plan Commission Chairman John Lavery also Darti-
eipated in a portion of the meeting.
4, general discussion was held on current Land use in the
area in question. We discussed some possible changes In
the zoning, but no decision was reached . v
We would recommend that a Zoning overlay be developed for
this area in particular.
It was the consensus of those present that the area should be
made attractive to residents in the greater Oak .Brook area,
but there was no desire to have the area become a "tourist
attraction" .
It was felt that , as opportunities present themselves , this
area should be used for some small , 'nigh-class convenience
services for local (Oak.Brook - Hinsdale) residents .
_any rajor changes in land use would probably depend on any
possible chanc:es in the current traffic pattern and the
feeling of the committee leas that more comment could possibly
be made on the subject once the district is defined and
traf%" e changes are implemented , or at least planned.
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Committee
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V I I_LA t1 F OF O A K B R O O K
1200 OAK BPIOOK ;; OAD
OAK. BPOO ,, ILLINOIS
September 5, 1978 654-2220
MEMO TO: Plan Commission Chairman Lavery
SUBJECT: Historic Gateway
In response to your letter of August 24, 1978 relative to the Historic Gateway,
the items listed were reviewed at the board meeting of August 22, 1978, and a
report was made by the staff dealing with each of the items reported by Trustee
Brown.
In reviewing our comments regarding:
1. General Housekeeping of the public areas.
York Road is totally under the direction of the DuPage County High-
way Department, and the Public Works Department has consistently
been contacting the Highway Department requesting them to take
care of the right-of-way area of York Road along with signs and
cleaning, etc. We can, in fact, ask them to cooperate which we
have done and have received a certain amount of cooperation on
their part. However, they do not function at the same high level
of service as the Village of Oak Brook, and unfortunately there is
little that we can do within their right-of-way without their
authority.
2. On Spring Road our Public �7orks Department has been consistently
working to maintain the roadway, signs, etc. in an orderly and
good fashion.
3. Dead Trees. Supt. Wilson, Public Works Department, has contacted
the County Highway Department in May, 1978 and has consistently
requested that they remove those trees from their property. They
have advised him that they will do so as soon as they possibly can
but as of the date of this letter have not yet completed that task.
Floyd, once again, has made contact and will continue to do so un-
til we achieve the removal of trees within the right-of-way.
The last item dealing with noxious weeds - the Village of Oak Brook does enforce
its ordinances against all properties, and we advise the property owners of the.
ordinance as it stands. On occupied property (property having homes on it) the
standards are somewhat different. The Noxious Weed Ordinance deals with vacant
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properties, and on property which is occupied by our current operations, call
for us to ask the homeowners to comply with orderly and good housekeeping.
It is my understanding that several of the homeowners along the way have been
advised that their weeds are getting out of hand, and in most cases, they have
complied with our request to maintain their properties.
The Public Works Department will continue to carry out this task to the best
of our ability. The problems occuring along York Road in the Citgo Gas Station
area obviously is a matter of litigation which is currently being conducted in
the courts in DuPage County. Our Inspection Bureau constantly monitors this
area, and where they can, they cite violations and ask the property owners to.
comply. Generally speaking, once the violation is called to the attention of
the property owner, he does, in fact, comply but unfortunately the compliance
is very short-lived and requires our constant surveillance of that area.
I hope that this answer all of the comments and questions that were raised at
the Plan Commission meeting. If any other items need to be clarified, I will
be more than happy to review them with you and try to advise you of their
status.
Sincerely yours,
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Ken eth G. Carmignani
Village Manager
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September 5 , 1978
To : The Members of the Oak Brook Plan Commission
Re : Historic Gateway
Attached is a draft copy of that part of the minutes of the
August meeting which relate to the Historic Gate-uay matter.
You will note that the final page of the minutes sets forth
the maL:e-up of each committee.
The Chairman of each committee is requested to call a meeting
of his or her committee prior to our September Commission
meeting. A preliminary report by each committee should be
given at that meeting. Our goal will be to have final re-
commendations ready for action at the October, 1978 meeting,.
Traffic information is attached for the members of the Tra"fic
Committee and copies of the Morency study are attached for all.
members .
If you have any corments . on this matter, I will be happy to
receive them.
Very truly yo rs ,
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Item b : 111S`_VORIC GATEWAY
Chairman Lavery revic-wed the charge of the Village Board to the
Plan Co_T-mmnission on this matter as specified in the I4ay 1 letter
from Village President, George B. Hos•;ell. He noted that the Village
of 1Iinsdale ` s Plan Commission recommendations to their Village Board
will be available by the next meeting of the Oak Brook Plan Com:-,i_ssican.
Chairman Lavery then suggested that the Plan Commission break this
problem down into three areas: (1) . asthetics; (2) traffic; and (3)
land use.
In answer to a question by Member Scott, Trustee Reynolds noted that
the area of historic;istrict is defined by the May 1 letter of Village
President Howell and by the Comprehensive Plan.
Assistant to the Manager Glatfelter then displayed the improvement
plan of that section of York Road, north of Ogden Avenue, involved
in the Ogden/York Road intersection .improvement. This plan was
discussed among members of the Plan Commission, and -lead to a dis-
cussion of the problems of traffic at Spring and York Road_
Member Marcy and Trustee Reynolds discussed the problems of parking
in the right-of-way in the area of the historic gateway.
Member Scott was concerned at the direction from the Village Board
that there would be little or no money available for the historic
gateway project.
Trustees Rush and Reynolds suggested that there is much that can be
done with the passage of proper Ordinances.
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Item 6 : HISTORIC GATEWAY - Cant ' d.
Member Bushy suggested that there were short-term actions and long-
term actions and ideas which could be taken in the historic gate-Way
area. As short-term actions, he suggested that the utility wires
could be buried, that the general condition of the street and the
right-of-way could be cleaned up and that many of the areas covered
with weeds could be cut and controlled.
Member Scott noted that the Village would need to work with the
County on some of these problems since York. Road is a County right-
of-way.
In response to a question by Member Listecki, Trustee Rush noted
that Paul Butler, at one time, had offered to buy the Miller house
and give it to the Oak Brook and Hinsdale Historical Societies for
restoration.
Trustee Reynolds noted that such an action might still be possible,
and that the Village Board needed recommendations from the Plan
Commission so that they could perceive some of these ideas.
It was noted that Phillip Kay currently owns and lives in the
Miller house.
Trustee Rush noted that- the forest preserve x c c startedcJnde-'lit c�..'t_� n `'
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proceedings against the property several years ago, but did not
continue with this effort. He has heard that there is an agreement
between Mr. Kay and the forest preserve to the effect that the forest
preserve v ould purchase the property when Mr. Kay leaves.
Member Marcy noted that the traffic problem at that location must
also be addressed.
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Item 6 : HISTORIC GATEWAY -- Cont'd.
Trustee Reynolds noted that Paul. Butler had paid for a traffic study
of the south Fullersburg area, and suggested that the Plan Commission
ask for all the traffic data on this area.
Member Marcy noted that there appeared to be violations of the
sign ordinance in the area and noted that, in his opinion, some of
the Village signs on York Road could be .improved.
Trustee Rush noted that some of these signs are legal non-conforming
signs, but that the removal of these signs might be achieved with' .
the owners cooperation.
Member Marcy was concerned about the legality of potential Plan
Commission _recommendations .
Trustee Reynolds suggested that the Plan Commission make their
recommendations without investigating that aspect and let the
Board investigate the legality of potential actions .
In .answer to a question by Member Listecki, Trustee Rush indicated _
that he did not think a traffic light had ever been suggested at
Spring and York Roads. He noted that there had been a suggestion
for reconstructing Spring Road to be perpendicular to- York Road.
`:LruS Gee• Reynolds noted t,i C a ;suggestion of J1TT1 Benes had been t0
cul-de-sac Spring Road at York Road,
Member Marcy noted that the Plan Commission should be able to make
recommendations on the traffic based on existing traffic studies. .
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Member Marcy then raised the issue of whether or not the Village
could create special ordinances for just this special area of the
August 21, 1978
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Item 6 : HISTORI ' GATEWAY - Cont' d.
Village of Oak Brook,. or if the ordinances would have to apply to the.
entire Village of Oak Brook.
Member Marcy then suggested that the staff gather all available
traffic data on this area for the next meeting of the Plan Commission..
He also suggested that the Commission recommend better sign and
parking ordinances for the historic. gateway area.
Member- Bushy raised the issue of whether or not the Plan Commission
wanted to make recommendations regarding gateways at all entrances
to the Village in order to give greater visibility to the Oak Brook
Village boundary.
Member Listecki mentioned that Mr. Morency's son had one time done
a study of such gateways, and suggested that this study ba made
available to the Commission.
Member Marcy suggested that a sign ordinance giving greater consistency
to the appearance of the signs in the_ area will help to give the
area continuity. .
Member Bushy then moved that the Plan Com-nission recd,r�:end to the
Village Board of Trustees: (1) that all overhead utility lines
within the area be buried; (2) that the Miller house be acquired
for use in conjunction with the Graue Mill; (3) that all traffic
information on the area be. gathered for distribution to the Plan
Commission for further consideration; _(4) that the Village Public
Works Department oversee the area with an eye towards ire-mediate
housekeeping improvements regarding the condition within the right-
of-way; (5) that the Village staff contact County High7ay Department-
regarding
epartmentregarding the straightening of signs to make the signage more orderly;
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Item 6 . HIS`a'ORI(' GATEWAY --- Cont' d.
(6) that the Village Board consider tightening the B-3 Sign Ordinance
provisions or the historical zoning district is created that it have
its otiarn specific sign requirements; (7) that the staff ma.-le the
Morency gateway study available to the Plan Commission; (E) that
the Noxious I•Jeed Ordinance be strictly reinforced throughout the
Village beginning in the historic gateway area; (9) that the parking
requirements in the historic gateway area be tightened.
Trustee Reynolds suggested that the housekeeping items mentioned
above be forwarded to the Village Board at this time, and that
the other items be continued for further study.
Members of the Plan Commission then suggested that the following
items be added to the list suggested by Member Bushy: (10) that
the bike trail routes in the area should be further . explored re-
garding their locations and connections to other Villages; (ll)
that the flood water management study, suggested in relation to
the Mangan Subdivision, be an element of the Historic Gateway
Study; (1-2) that the Village staff contact the County Righway
Department regarding the trimming of trees and removal of dead
trees in the County right-of-`,Jay.
3'oj.lo=•,.inq the su gestion of. Trus-tee R eynO_. S j a:� l,^Lr' -usi"l -moved
the Plan Commission recommend immediately to the Village
Board. Items 4, 5, 8, and 12 above for immediate action, and that
the matter of the historic gateway be continued to the next regular
meeting of the Plan Commission on September 18, 1978 for further
OAK BROOK PLAN COPLMISSION - 27 - August 21, 1978
Item 6 : FIIS`1'ORI �;ATEW AY - Con t 'd.
consideration of the other items mentioned above.
This notion was seconded by Member Listecki and passed unanimously
on a voice vote.
Chairman Lavery then established a Traffic Committee, a Land Use
Committee and an Aesthetics Committee of the Plan Commission to
further study the historic gateway issues.
Members Marcy, Reece and Listecki were appointed to the Traffic
Committee which would include the bike and pedestrian path system
with Memk)er Listecki being appointed Chairman.
Members Scott and Bushy were appointed to the Land Use Cotmittee
with Member Scott being appointed Chairman.
Members Noyes and Bushy and Chairman Lavery were appointed to the
Aesthetics Committee with Member Bushy being appointed Chairman.
Member Scott then moved, seconded by Member. Noyes to adjourn the
meeting_
On a voice vote the motion carried unanimously.
Chairman Lavery then adjourned the meeting at 11:40 P.M.
Respectfully submitted,
Ed Glatfelter
Assistant to the Manager
OAK BROOK PLAN COMMISSION - 28 - August 21, 1978
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1200 OAK BROOK ROAD
OAK BROOK, ILLINOIS
September 5, 1978 654-2220
MEMO TO: Plan Commission Chairman Lavery
SUBJECT: Historic Gateway
In response to your letter of August 24, 1978 relative to the Historic Gateway,
the items listed were reviewed at the board meeting of August 22, 1978, and a
report was made by the staff dealing with each of the items reported by Trustee
Brown. -
In reviewing our comments regarding:
1. General Housekeeping of the public areas.
York Road is totally under the direction of the DuPage County High-
way Department, and the Public Works Department has consistently
been contacting the Highway Department requesting theca to take
care of the right-of-dray area of York Road along with signs and
cleaning, etc. We can, in fact, ask them to cooperate which we
have done and have received a certain amount of cooperation on
their part. However, they do not function at the same high le,-el
of service as the Village of Oak Brook, and unfortunately there is
little that we can do within their right-of-way without their
authority.
2. On Spring Road our Public Works Department has been consistently
working to maintain the roadway, signs, etc. in an orderly and
good fashion.
3. Dead Trees. Supt. Wilson, Public Works Department, has contacted
the County Highway Department in May, 1978 and has consistently
requested that they remove those trees from their property. They
have advised him that they will do so as soon as they possibly can
but as of the date of this letter have not yet completed that task.
Floyd, once again, has made contact and will continue to do so un-
til we achieve the removal of trees within the right-of-way.
The last item dealing with noxious weeds - the Village of Oak Brook does enforco
its ordinances against all properties, and we advise the property owners of the
ordinance as it stands. On occupied property (property having homes on it) the
standards are somewhat different. The Noxious deed Ordinance deals with. vacant
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properties, and on property which is occupied by our current operations, call
for us to ask the homeowners to comply with orderly and good housekeeping.
It is my understanding that several. of the homeowners along the way have been
advised that their weeds are getting out of hand, and in most cases, they have'
complied with our request to maintain their properties.
The Public Works Department will continue to carry out this task to the best
of our ability. The problems occuring along York Road in the Citgo Gas Station
area obviously is a matter of litigation which is currently being conducted in
the courts in DuPage County. Our Inspection Bureau constantly monitors this
area, and where they can, they cite violations and ask the property owners to
comply. Generally speaking, once the violation is called to the attention of
the property owner, he does, in fact, comply but unfortunately the compliance
is very short-lived and requires our constant surveillance of that area.
I hope that this answer all of the comments and questions that were raised at
the Plan Commission meeting. If any other items .need to be clarified, I will
be more than happy to review them with you and try to advise you of their
status.
Sincerely yours,
Ke eth G. Carmignani '
Village Manager
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1200 OAK BROOK ROAD
OAK BROOK, ILLINOIS
August 24, 1978 654-2220
President and Board of Trustees
Village of Oak Brook
1200 Oak. Brook Road
Oak Brook, IL 60521
Dear President and Trustees:
The Plan Commission at its regular meeting of August 21, 1978, considered the
matter of The Historic Gateivray.
The Plan Commission has been divided into three coir,itties for this study of
The Historic Gateway area. The co=itties deal with the areas of traffic, land
use, and esthetics.
A number of items have been identified which will require an indepth study by
these co. itties and the Cormission, and a report will be forthcoming frcI the
Commission. However, there are several items wnich the Plan. Comas ission ;.fishes
to reco-imiend to the Village Board at this time regarding The Historic Gateway:
1. The Plan Commission suggests that the Village Public. 1.Torks Department
oversee - The Historic Gatez;ay area, with an eye toward ismproving the
Qo�v general housekeeping of the public areas.
2. The Plan Commission recommends that the Village contact the County H,al
Department ail.d urge it to straighten, za_nJ malt -_ more ordyYly, the exi5ting
Cris�� signage in The His toric Gateway corridor area.
3. The Plan Commission reco..l ends that the Village cont:act the County Highway
Department to seek its cooperation in removing dead trees in the rig',t-of
cul way of Zile Historic Gateway corridor.
4. The Plan Commission recommends to the Village Board that the Noxious 1,.eeds
Ordinance be strictly enforced throughout the Village of Oak Brook, and
that such strict enforcement begin in the area of The Historic Gatetcay.
Very truly yours
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John R. Lavery
Chairman, Plan Cama 'ssion
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1200 * OAK BROOK ROAD
OAK BROOK, ILLINOIS
654-2220
October 28, 1975
/PPESIDENT AND BOARD OF TRUSTEES
VILLAGE OF OP-'< BROOK
Re: Tillage Entrance Signs
Gentlemen:
During our discussions concerning objectives to include in the
Comprehensive Plan, I was reminded by several inembers of the
Plan Commission that the Plan Commission 's previous recommenda-
tion concerning attractive entrance signs in the Village has
apparently not been aggressively promoted by the Village Board.
It was suggested that T write a follow-up letter to rem..ind
you of those recorir;endations .
The official files should, contain a presentation by Tor. Jim
Morency, a young Village resident who was ..,orking on a project
in furtherance of his Eagle Scout requirements . Jim had inter-
viewed a number of interested Village officials and other
residents, and presented his report to the Plan Commission
which endorsed it and forwarded it to the Village Loard along
with its recommendations that a suitable program be instituted.
Now that we are beginning 'Co see the light at the end of the
tunnel rerardinq major construction projects that have under-
sta.ndahly occupied a. great deal of time of both elected officials
and Village t?f� Ce'7`J rs , nerhaps the ?,Till, -L,
ge can no , . e^b-, k
on c! sc.r less costly hbut nor'_e ,) el ess GeSira) e 1'_^p?"oveir.-ent. in
the image that the Village presents to persons entering it.
Sincerely your
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?�icha,,,-d n . Barton
Chairman - Plan Commission
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Eagle Scout Project
l arch, April, i-' ,y 1973
James A . 74orency
6 Carlisle Drive
Oak Brook, 111i'nois 6052':
` he Service Project wh_i_ch I have choosen will be of benefit
to t .c: motoring public and the citizens of Oak Brook. It w i I I
fly �,nd identify our village and the idea has been taken from
the Vi.11agr. Tiaster Plan.
i'he Village of Oa'l. Brook recently adopted a Compre}zensi�re
" i,;ter Plan which covers the majority of problems .-:nich should
:i-r•_i_se :i-n t1he next ten years. Included in that plan is a scct;ioin
outlinin;; "Tile Gateway Treatment" . There is very little st)ell(:(i
out hitt this section relates to marking the various entrances to
our village in some unique manner.
I discus—sed in some detail the idea of me trying to make
this section specific and acceptable to our Village Board. Mr.
Colin Couper, my scout advisor, and Mrs. Fricek, our Village
Clem: concurred and I have been proceding with the project.
First I contacted a member of the Village Board and tie advised
me to vrork with the Village Planning Commission. The President; of
Brook Forest was interviewed and his ideas .rill also be a part of
the final_ conclusion. I photographed all of the various entrances
to our s)zbdi.visions and have entered them in a scrap book. They
include Brook Forest, Ginger Creek, York Woods, Briarwood Lakes,
;obinhood ;ranch, Yorshire Woods, and also the places where the
neer entrance treatment will be installed.
There are ten members of the Planning Commission and I have
:i. terv:;_ewed eight of them individually their respective homes.
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After interviewing all of them I will be able to come to some
acctii)t;able conclusions. I intend to try to design the entrances
the n n T Me-mberM advices . =kO
to my Scout Architect merit badge counselor and get il:i,s ideas .
7'he fi.na.l conclusion should include drawings and the ren nii�g
behind all of the plan. It is hoped that this will finally be
brought before our Village Board for action. I feel that the knowledge
gained by working with the Village executives on a Village problem
will enable me to become a responsible young person and a much
better Scout.
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POST OFFICE BOX 401 OAK BROOK, ILLINOIS 60521 VOL.3 NO. 3 1973
The objectives of the Oak Brook Civic Association are to preserve the character of the community,
to protect the rights and properties of its citizens and endeavor to take part in its social,
cultural and civic development.
FROM THE PRESIDENT OF THE O.B.C.A.
It looks as if not enough of you have been thinking snow. So we are going to try
one -more week and then give up for the year. If we don't have the conditions by
March 4th, it will be necessary for us to let our committed people off the hook —
Sorry! For information on Carnival call 654-2211.
Set aside Thursday April 5th - 6:00 P.M. for the O.B.C.A. election of officers and
candidate night. There will be three openings on the Village Board and five candidates
are running. The caucus candidates are: DAVID F. SWAIN, ELDON K. GLAVES and
FREDERICK W. BROWN. Running as independent candidates are Trustees EDWARD
K. O'BRIE:N and GEORGE CONGREVE. Caucus candidates for Butler School Board
are: HUGH ARNOLD and CLIFFORD MARQUARDT. MRS. JOYCE TRIER,
incumbent board member, will run as an independent. The Caucus has nominated
JOHN LINDQUIST and COLIN COUPER to run for the two places on the Park Board.
Incumbent EDWARD NEW will run as an independent.
Meet the Candidates on April 5th — 8:00 P.M. — Butler School
March 2nd 8:00 P.M. Brook Forest School — At long last the decision by Mr.
Gates on the Unit School question will be handed down.
Now that the Village Board has accepted the Comprehensive Plan, let's not let it
qet put-back on a shelf — Let's start with the Gateway Treatment. Does anyone have
arty sugrestions on how to qet this off the ground?
Sincerely.
Arthur W. Philip
President
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VILLA GEBOARD WILLAGE BOARD rpe,rintendent of the Stre(.'t;
partment.
January 23rd, 1973 February 13, 1973
It was unanirnously agreed that an
APPROVED — A variation to ' AUTHORIZED — The execution appropriate resolution be prepared
sco Drugs Inc. to permit 224 of the revised sales agreement for the com mending P„t r. Hagen for his
r my spaces in their front yard purchase of the water portion of the excellent service to the Village.
t t to the restriction that the Oak Brook Utility Company.
.rq,neral parking areas adjacent to * PASSED -- A resolution
e north and west residential areas • APPROVED — The preliminary authorizing the Village to enter into
developed as a part of the last plans and estimated costs of TOPICS Federal ,Aid Program in
;base of their long range building $180,000 for the construction of order to synchronize traffic lights
_)rogram . The residential areas improvements and extensions to the along 22nd Street,
referred to in this ordinance are in water facilities being acquired.
`.':'oodside Estates. An engineering agreement with
• APPROVED — A water rate Martin and Vasconcelles, consulting
APPROVED — A motion not to increase for users of more than engineers, covering preliminary
give any further consideration to the 500,000 gallons. Rate will go from engineering and construction
request of the Planning for People 28 to 35 cents per 1,000 gallons. No engineering for the improvements
Coalition to use surplus Village other rates will be changed. was authorized.
funds to develop low and moderate
income housing in Oak Brook. • AUTHORIZED — Paul D. Spear Widening of 22nd Street for '
and Associates to print and publish westbound traffic west of Highway
TABLED — Until next regular the offical notice of the sale and the 83 and installation of signals at
Board Meeting, the Comprehensive official statement calling for the sale Harger and Spring Roads, Commerce
"aster Plan. of$3,300,000 of revenue bonds,and and Spring Roads and Enco Drive
advertise for bids of said bonds on and 22nd Street are proposed. The
Status report on 22nd Street Feburary 27th, 1973. Federal Agency is to pay 50 per cent
idening was given to the Board by of the cost.
Vanager U rhausen. He advised that a ® APPROVED — Oak Brook's
meeting was being set up in order to Comprehensive Master Plan.Trustee PLAN COMMISSION
determine if any more could be done Edward K. O'Brien abstained from
to accelerate the timetable on-this voting on the plan, saying he February 19, 1973
-)roject. continues to believe that the
$32,000 spent on it was a waste of CANCELLED 1
VILLAGE BOARD money. He said these plans are
idealistic = they will be put away ZONINGBOARD
February 6, 1973 and gather dust.
February 8th, 1973
Resignation of Mrs. Lorraine The only major objection to the plan c
Fricek, Village Clerk for the past ten came in June, 1971 from residents • Side yard and front yard parking
;ears, was regretfully accepted. A who opposed a proposed system of variation requests from Nick
acancy in the position of Village interconnecting pathways and the Kallens, Inc.was reviewed in a public
Cierk to be effective May 1st, 1973. widening of. York Road and *31st hearing. This project is to be a twin
Street. tower with parking structure
9 APPROVED — A motion thatthe bet•.veen on the southeast corner of
'” i Mage Attorney be directed to " The Illinois Insurance Services 83 and 22nd Street.
. Se ti?at portion Of ti? COnirBCt OTfice h>.s Compleied ari engineering
,:oncerning the non-competitive
inspection of the Village's fire The Village staff and the Plan
clause with regard to furnishing protection facilities, rating them Commission requested because of t'I
✓ater in the Village to the effect that Class Six. This is an improvement the Department of Transportation '.
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the Village have exclusive rights to from the previous rating of Class ultimate plans to rebuild Route 83 i
`urnish water service within the Seven. to a limited access facility that the F
Village boundaries in the same builder move his building 155 feet
manner that the Hinsdale Sanitary Village property owners are urged to east on the site.
District would have exclusive rights consult with their insurance
:o furnish sewer service within the companies to.determine if premium The Zoning Board recommended
Village boundaries and that the reductions are possible as a result of that the requested parking variation
CVisiOn be presented to the Hinsdale the new Class Six rating. in the westerly side yard south.of the
Sanitary District for their building be granted, and the
concurrence. • ACCEPTED — On behalf of the variation, if granted, will not alter
entire board, President Dean the essential character of the
regretfully accepted the resignation locality.
of Mr. John "Stan" Hagan,
The requested variation to allot✓ for OAK BROOK PARK BOARD PUBLIC LIBRARY
the parking of 26 cars in front of the
accessory parking structure be O A n ordinance to provide The Oak Brook Public Library is
denied because no particular $600,000 in revenue bonds for grateful for gifts it has received this
hardship would be created by the construction of a tennis center was past year. Books and Oak Brook
re;� val of said spaces. approved by the Park Board. m em orabilia have been acquired
which the library would not have
LANDAMERICA Action was taken following a been able to afford without the
summary by financial consultants, generosity of the community. The
® DuPage County Circuit Court has detailing feasibility findings and collection has been enriched by
ruled to dismiss Paul H . recommendations ,for an donations from the Oak Brook Civic
Schwendener's $1 million law suit indoor-outdoor facility in the new Association, Oak Brook Women's
againstthe Village of Oak Brook. central park complex east of Illinois Club, Oak Brook Republican Club,
Highway 83 and north of 31st' the York Woods Community
The developer filed a suit against the Street. Association and many residents of
Village charging harassment and the village.Thanks to all.
soughf an injunction to prevent Oak P l a n s f o r a n e x p a n d a b l e
Brook officials from attending multi-purpose building containing Do you know the library
Hinsdale Plan Commission meetings four indoor courts and a club house
on the Land America Corp. were presented. Designed so that . . ,receives news of events from
development. four additional tennis or handball Elmhurst College and Aurora
courts can be added at a future date, College?
Oak Brook had charged the the proposed building will be . . . .has telephone directories of
developer violated its zoning and constructed of masonry brick, and Chicago, west, north and south
subdivision control ordinances by feature indirect lighting. suburbs?
constructing a road that empties . . . . .Illinois Revised Statutes and
onto York Road. The court upheld The architect noted that by sinking Illinois Blue Book?
Oak Brook's authority to act on such the court area five feet below ground . . . .'.directories and guides, such
matters, level, a barn-like appearance could as Barrons Profiles of American
be avoided. Plans provided space for Colleges, 1973 Scott Postage Stamp
LandAmerica has relocated a Park District office, nursery- Catalog, Museum Directory of over
roadways within. its 42-acre site to meeting rooms, and possible health 5,000 museums in U.S. and Canada,
provide access to York Road and club facilities. Four outdoor courts travel guides to many parts of the y
Wennes Court. There is also to be are also shown. world, Almanac of American
bridge across Salt Creek connecting Politics, Congressional Directory,
the Office Park with York Road. Based on a membership of 400, the Occupational Outlook Handbook,
feasibility study showed that Writers Handbook, Factbook of the
MILLERBUILDERS $97 ,416 in income should be Countries of the World, etc.
produced by fees, rental of meeting
® The Westmont Zoning Board rooms and office space, and profit OAK BROOK LITTLE LEAGUE
recommended Wednesday, February from the pro-shop.
21 that the Village Board reject the All Oak Brook boys between the
petition by Miller Builders, Inc. Building time was estimated to be ages of 8 to 18, interested in playing
Skokie to have Westmont annex 61 approximately six months after Little League Baseball for the 1973
acres east of Route 83. ground breaking. An additional eight season, must register on either
weeks v✓ouId be needed for Saturday %larch 31st or April 7th.,
The ',ilest;nont Village Board has bidding. between the hours of 9:00 A.%1. and
already received a recommendation 12 :00 Noon at Butler School.
in favor of the annexation from the BUTLER D1STR.ICT 53 Parents' signatures are required on
Plan Commission. The project, all applications.
called Oakwood East, has caused The Board of Education appointed a
months of controversy among committee to negotiate with Oak Brook Little League is also
residents in Hinsdale and Oak Brook. teachers for 1973-74 contracts. The taking applications for m e n
committee headed by Paul Francis, interested in managing and coaching
The complex proposes a number of consists of three school board a Little League team . Those
12 story buildings housing up to members, James Bowers, Mrs.Joyce interested, please contact Mr. Lee
3,000 people. A group of Oak Brook Trier and Mrs. Barbara Lehnhard. Benkendorf, at 323-0605.
residents had a petition signed by Negotiations are expected to open
850 Westmont residents opposed to within two weeks.
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I fights should emerge to creatd a sense of place, orientation, rhythm, form, and space
which is uniquely the hallmark of Oak Brook. Therefore, through the interior space of
Oak Brook, in a pattern or matrix already well established, that of a quiet residential
environment, an occasional landmark should be interjected. This might be accomplished
by terraced forms reiterating the form of a slope and an offered view, or clustered low
forms performing the some task of giving and reinforcing a desired visual pattern im-
printed upon the basic matrix. These patterns are achieved by utilizing and giving
visual prominence to the greenways through the use of vantage points, slopes and
street furniture, and through the articulation of the approach streets within the in-
terior of Oak Brook.
Focal points can be provided as new homes and community facilities are constructed.
In particular, the Village Center and the schools offer a special opportunity to create
focal points in both the new and older areas.
Summar
The urban design concept for Oak Brook envisions a community identified and related
by form. The predominantly single-family residences are noted as being protected by
intensive landscaping which also serves to unite the various structural and natural forms
in Oak Brook, including the high-rise buildings, office and commercial areas, and
arterial systems.
In accordance with the urban design concept, intensive landscaping would be found
along the Tri-State Tollway, Illinois Route 83 to the East-West Tollway, 31st Street to
-Midwest Road, Jorie Boulevard, 22nd Street, York Road and 35th Street. .The design
concept of these major roads should be that of an'informal boulevard. Negotiations
with Oak Brook Terrace and Lombard will enable the development of a single design
concept between Yorktown Shopping Center and Oakbrook Center, hopefully, based
upon the development of Butterfield Road as a formai boulevard.
As indicated on the Generalized Urban Design Concept, protected vistas are proposed
in the vicinity of the Butterfield Country Club, the area north of the proposed Village
enier, and W, conjunction wlih the pedestrlanAlc,cls p athtvays, `:'IiliCtl traverse Ot 9<
Brook in all directions, proposed for the Fuilersburg Forest Preserve. Natural or con-
structed vantage points are also indicated within the Forest Preserve, in addition to the '
point located northwest of the Butterfield Country Club and the various points along the
creek's drainageways. The protection of the southern edge of Oak Brook requires the
development of a protective screen and annexation where possible.
Treatment for well-defined village entrances is indicated at the intersection of Spring
and York roads, at the Route 83 entrance from the TolIaye at the east and west ends _
of 31st Street and 35th Street at the York Road entrance from the Tollway.
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Theseatewa s should resent forms typical of the restrained good taste_of_t'ne village's .
over-all design and give repetition of i"E marydesign elements. These would-incl ude_•
both massed and striking landsca
�ping and water elements such as fountains,
erhaas a ?�
small berm and carefultv designed signs and large-scale village ma
direction.
for ieity nn� l,-
direction. The idea is to arrest the eye and _qujickl present what is unique to Oak
Brook_. These gatewa s.are most important as orientation points as well as sicin iart
advertisincmedia for the village. _A well-designed gatew in con.for _wth�he
character of the communes, can affect the viewpoint and behavior of the itinerant-
traveler and give a feeling of community to the village residents.
To such treatment, in addition to obvious maps and signs, should be added landscaping
and greenway furniture since, in almost every instance, greenways reach to Oak Brook's
gateways and these, in turn, are a convenient means for pointing to what promises to be
Oak Brook's most important hallmark.
The organizational means of implementing these concepts remain for internal discussion
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by the residents and leadership of Oak Brook. Suggested here is an objective, a concept,
to make the means worthwhile.
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(hi Feb 12 the board of trustees of the"' period of 3u months in developing this plan.
village of flak Brook look—,—a very srenifi- n Brien's contribution consisted of,voting
rant step when they adopted a new com- inst retaining the consulting firm on
prehensive master plan for the village, Mar.25, 1969,against phases II and III of
The comprehensive.plan of any municipal- the plan on Oct. 28, 1969 and late in 1970
ity is probably the single most important proposing the motion that the plan be
or-dina_nce that it can pass. The zoning abandoned completely. This motion died
ord; gVice, subdivision`control ordinance for a lack of a second.
an., .ger supporting ordinances provide O'Brien predicted that-the plan will"be
the mechanical means for carrying out the put away to gather dust on the shelf." If
per., this turns out to be the case, it will be the
The.plan enables the village agencies fault of those who are charged with imple- `
such as the school districts and the park menting the plan rather than the plan
district as well as land owners to coordi- itself.I assume that if O'Brien is reelected
nate their plans with that of the village. that he will do everything that he can to
board on a harmonious basis. make his prediction come true.
The plan's position on annexation as well It is interesting to note that O'Brien
as internal development provides the basis praises the traffic plan as being "a good
for negotiations with adjoining villages for investment." This plan was submitted to
development standards in unincorporated the board of trustees by the plan commis-
areas between villages.To be effective the sion on Feb. 23, 1971 and the board
pian must be a working document subject "unanimously agreed 'that it is an ex-
to continuous review and should be amend- cellent study." Unfortunately, this plan
ed as necessary to cope with.changing has never been adopted by the trustees nor
conditions. has any attempt been made to implement
In light of the above and having been it.If ever a plan has been gathering dust, ;
chairman of the Oak Brook plan commis- this one has,and in my mind that is not a
sion for the past six years,I feel obliged to good investment.
make some observations on Trustee Ed- In my opinion, the plan is an excellent
ward O'Brien's comments on the com- one seven O'Brien abstained rather than
prehensive master plan as reported in the voting against its adoption) and I
Feb.13 issue of The Doings. - urge the residents of Oak Brook to famil-
O'Brien stated that"our staff did more iarize themselves with it and ma P s ure,-__
work on this than the planning firm." that their elected officials do not allow-it tom
Nothing could be'further from the truth. gather dust•_- -`
The seven members of the plan commis—
sion, the planner, the village staff and a David F:Swain Jr.
great many members of the community Chairman, ' '4
Spent literally hundreds c hours for a Oak Brook plan commission
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j Oak Brook Park board, after authorizing highway 83 and north of 31st street,reporter
advertisement of bids for construction of the it will take six weeks to complete the
Oak Brook Racquet club,an rU denoge,�: architectural plans and an additional tf c
the"use of the same name for a tennis faciLt_'J weeks to receive construction bids. he ad
;a beim planned in neighboring �'Pestmont's wised that groundbreaking could begin as
Oakwood_ Industrial park. early as June.
"It is unfortunate they have to take the However, upon the recommendation of
name Oak Brook," said Dr. Howard Trier, Harold Warren,representing Benjamin and
board chairman, at the meeting Monday Lang Financial Consultants, revenue bonds
night. "I think it is an insult-too�4_' >one , will not be issued for sale until construction
and a commerc a]biiy�tEof the name of Oak bids have been received.
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The private indoor tennis complex was IN OTHER ACTION, the board recom-
founded and incorporated by Jay Kramer, mended that the park district's family sports
Hinsdale Central High school coach.It will be day, previously held in the spring, be com
constructed on Ogden avenue, directly east bined this year with the traditional Fourth c:
of the Ice Plaza.Target date for the opening July celebration sponsored by the Oak Brool.
j is Oct.1,1973. Presidents club and other ciide organza-
"This is the only Oak Brook," Dr. Trier tions.
continued, "and we will keep the name for
'qgurMosed club.I feel the same about any
fl business ventures outside the village of PARK DIRECTOR Jon Sommers war
-.~' Oak Brcx�k using e Oak Brook name. I authorized to proceed with obtaining bleacl
jthinkit'saripoff ers and benches for the park district-
` Jack Barclay, architect for the indoor- baseball field.It was also agreed to retain
outdoor tennis center planned for the new services of the Oak Brook Landscapin
central park complex located east of Illinois for the maintenance of the baseball area
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This is the entrance to the Katherine Legge Memorial which was donated to ` F
Hinsdale this week. It has been utilized primarily as a weekend retreat for
women employees of International Harvester co. for the past 50 years. Well
landscaped,the 52-acre tract will retain its open space concept under Hinsdale
administration.
lion t
let apathy destroy Oak Brook
Much has been written and said about spiral.We must provide excellent direction
public apathy in various local elections. of these services, while keeping a tight
} We all need to attack it and overcome it to reign on cost control.
get out the maximum vote in the Oak There are man�pther issues remaining
Brook village board election on Apr.17. to be so
h*ed^not the least of which is
With increasing pressures, in and pigpnized activity for the youth of our
around Oak Brook, our village president community.Not just that which is present-
and board of trustees gill determine the ly provided by the schools and the park
destiny of Oak Brook for a long time to board. Where are our teenagers in the
-come.The issues are clear. evenings? Have we provided the neces-
We must not permit erosion of our high sary place and programs for good clean
quality, single family residence zoning teen fun?
from inside thevillage. Many problem I started this letter with reference to
areas exist in the form of golf courses,the voter apathy. We have another danger,
seminary and other open space which is, apathy on the village board. As Dave
a becoming more valuable day to day. Swain observed recently, Ed O'Brien has
We must become more aggressive in consistently voted against the com-
protecting ourselves from disastrous de- prehensive plan study and now rele atest
velap_ments on the borders of our village, to gathering dust on the shelf.
The co MPrehensive elan was long overdue Another trustee, George Congreve,was
and should have been on file in the county quoted in the press; "I wasn't enthusiastic
shortly after the villa e was incorporated. about running. I told the caucus that I
We must protect our residential streets would run if they needed me, but that if
from commercial traffic and through traf- they had more qualified candidates they
fie. Similarly, we must not widen 31st could go with them."
street or York road to encourage more Our village board must be prepared to
traffic to rush through our village, to the meet problems before they arise and act
detriment of our community. We need to instead of resorting to reaction.Apathy,in
bring our community together,not further the election, coupled with Apathy, on the
divide it by more impossible and poorly board,won't get the job done.
planned through highways.
The cost of providing essential services Eldon K.Glaves
''in the village is increasing as we expand 25 Hickory dr.
and, of course, due to the inflationary Oak Brook .
�Oi,LC;>>°dIE�G -ARE SON"'"' OF THE UESTIoNS ASND EACH OF TY' COMMISSION
1'Ei�w RS IN TIE l2� ERVIDPiS : -
WHAT KIND OF LIGIii`ING SHOULD ILLUMINATE THE SIGN, INDIRECT OR COACH LIGHTS?
SHOULD TIL SIGP:S BE PLACED, AND WHERE; SHOULD THEY BE SITUATED?
WHAT i'ORD ING TO BE USED ON THE SIGN - "GAK BROOK" , OR "WELCOME TO OAK BROOK%
OR THE USE OF THE SEAL, OR TIE "Y" WITH POLO RIDER, THE GRAU MILL AND SEAL?
`v HAT SHOULD THE LETTERING BE CONSTRUCTED OF - CAST ALUMINUM, ETC. , ?
HOW DO YOU LIKE THE IDEA OF AN OVER-LAY?
SHOULD THE SIGN BE ON BOTH SIDES OF THE ROAD, OR ONLY ONE SIDE?
HOW DO YOU LIKE TIE IDEA OF USING FOUNTAINS OR LARGE SCALE YAPS?
HOW WILL THE POSSIBILITY OF WIDENING THE STREETS EFFECT THE SIGNS?
WHAT DO YOU THINK OF THE SPLIT-RAIL EFFECT, AS USED IN "BROOK FOREST 5`?
DO YOU HAVE; ANY LIDS OR DISLIKES FOR THE "BEVERLY HILLS " SIGN?
WOULD YOU LIKE USE OF RED OR WHITE BRICK, OR NO BRICK AT ALL?
WHAT THOUGHT HAVE YOU GIVEN TO VANDALISM OR MAINTENANCE OF THE SIGN?
WOULD YOU LIKE TO HAVE THE SIGN LANDSCAPED, AND HOW?
WHAT IS YOUR PREFERRANCE FOR USING CEDAR WOOD FOR TI' BACKGROUND?
IN LANDSCAPING WOULD YOU LIKE THE RAISED EFFECT? - HOPI ABOUT THE USE OF
BONZAI TREES? - WHAT ABOUT COLORED STONES OR FIELD-STONE?
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WHAT DO YOU THINK OF A FENCE MADE OF ROCKS AND MORTAR?
SH:.UL.. THE SIGIT � AL THE .JAI:E, OR 01F D1.CFr,xwi.T Ci,i;aT-RUL1.IO,.4 _ 1 :rRIOU.�
LOCATIONS?
WHAT ABOUT USING SIGNIFICANT SYMBOLS OF OAK BROOK?
1. INTERVIEW 111TH - MR. RA-,R4ONvD GAUMOND 3/31173
16 CAMELOT DRIVE
OAK BROOK, ILLINOIS
PRESIDENT Or BROOK FOREST ASSOCIATION
Mr . Gaumond liked the Ginger Creek entrance better than the others ,
because of it ' s design and placement. He thought it wasn 't too far from
the road and yet not too close. Nr. gaurnond liked the white brick effect
and the landscaping. He thought the sign should have the Oak Brook "tree
symbolizing Oak Brook and also have some distinguishing symbol on it,
which would represent Oak Brook - such as "Polo Capital of America",
or perhaps something to the effect of Grau mill. Nr. Gaumond preferred
the round sign to the square one. He also thought .there should be lights
from the bottom of the sign shining upward and blocked by landscaping.
He also agreed with me that the sign - (the "tree" and the wording only) ,
should be constructed of cast aluminum, or some similar material. He also
was thinking of having the "tree" and maybe an over-lay, such as a Polo
player atop a Polo pony, or Grau Mill as an over-lay. mr. Gaumond thought
there should be a sign on both sides of the road thus having the sign
visi:Die fro-m either direction. He was aC,ainsi: the 1C:ea in file r-,aster plan
for fountains or large scale maps because he thought they would detract
from the sign. He also would rattier have an easily moved sign in the
event roads were widened, as for example 31st Street.
2 • Ii lERVI�;°7 WITH - MR. CLINT PRUST 4/2/73
36 MOCKINGBIRD DANE
OAK BROOK, ILLINOIS
Mr . Prust seemed to like the Brook Forests sign the best of them all.
He liked the "see through" effect ratxLer than the solid masonry or the
brick construction as in Ginger Creek's sign. He did not like the
Beverly Hills sign that stated that the Village was protected by a
permanent marking system. He liked the timber effect in the design of
the Brook Forest sign very much. He also thought there should be
concealed lights at the bottom of the sign, rather than the Coach lights .
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Mr . Prust liked the words "Oak Brook" on the sign and not the symbol of
Oak Brook. He thought the signs on 31st Street could be situated close
to the road because he thought 31st Street would not be widened in the
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next five to ten years . Mr. Prust thought since they were widening 22nd
Street that there would be some relief on 31st Street, therefore it
wouldn't have to be widened for five to ten years . He disagreed with
the idea of fountains or large scale maps of the Village. He also
disapproved of a motto such as "Polo Capital of America", or something
to the effect of Grau hill. -
• INTERVIEW WITH - MR. DAVID SWAIN 4/4`73
36 CFATAM LANE
OAK BROOK, ILLIZ�D IS
Mr . Swain liked the idea that bar. Gaumond had about having something
in the sign about Grau Mill or the Seal of Oak Brook or something to
the effect of the Polo player -- only with a slight alteration, such as
making the sign circular, with a "Y" in the circle. The top part would
have the Seal of Oak Brook, the second section having the Grau Mill and
the third section having a Polo player on his Polo pony. He preferred
the lighting from the bottom concealed by landscaping rather than the
Coach lights . fir. Swain liked the "split rail" effect like the sign in
Brook Forest 5 . He thought. that perhaps I could have a contest for ideas
of a new sign like they had with the Village sticker. He liked the
white brick pr.eferrably to any color and he said that Mr. Paul Butler
likes white brick also. mr. Swain doesn 't think they should make the
sign with anything saying "welcome" - but merely stating Oak Brook.
He thought that they could etch the writing into the stone or into metal
t) C'L?t 'aC'v,'n or the vanda isl,1 . He -also houg'lz . that on the gt" ,`rd _'ails
it might be a good idea to spell the word Oak Brook out horizontally,
just as a suggestion. He didn 't like the idea in the master plan about
fountains or large scale maps . He thought the signs should be slightly
curved when placed on the road .
4 . INTERVIEW WITH - CARL_E WUNDERLICH 4/5/73
14 LOCHINVAR
OAK BROOK, ILLINOIS
Mr. Wunderlich did not like the idea of the "polo Capital" or the Grau
Mill symbol on the sign, as it might appear too garish. He was more
concerned with the landscaping effect than most of the other ideas .
He wanted the sign to be set back thirty or forty feet from the road
and to have well kept landscaping that showed the "beauty" of Oak Brook.
He was also concerned with the vandalism possibility. Mr. Wunderlich
was in favor of the lighting from the bottom and concealed in the
landscaping. He thought that the sign should be simple and the land-
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scaping well kept up so it would look good all the time. He thinks
that there are going to be at least six signs made two on 22nd Street,
two on 31st Street and two on York Road. He also liked the idea of the
split rail concept like the Brook Forest 5 sign. He thought that they
should only print the words "Oak Brook", on the sign and nothing else.
He also thought that the letters should be on top of a wood background
like cedar or some similar ,,good_ He vras mostly concerned with the
maintenance of the landscaping, which I mentioned earlier.
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INTERVIEW WITH - A.R. AL GRAVELLE 4/7/73
19 YORKSHIRE
OAK BROOK, ILLINOIS
Air. Gravelle was also concerned with the landscaping more so than the
actual sign itself. He thought the idea in the master plan of a large
scale map was not very good. He liked the effect where the landscaping
would be raised above the normal ground level and having shrubbery like
the Boneai trees and colored stones and rocks . He would like to have
the sign say "Oak Brook", or "Welcome to oak Brook". He was concerned
about the cost of maintenance and vandalism. Mr . Gravelle did not like
the idea of having a wood sign, as it would deteriorate, but he did like
the fence that was made up of rocks and mortar. He thought the emphasis
should be made on the landscaping more so than on the sign itself. He
also thought that 31st Street would not be widened within the next five
years , and he liked the idea of the lighting from the bottom hidden by
the landscaping rather than the Coach lights .
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574 N. ADAr1S
OAK BROOK, ILLINOIS
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on the sign should be coordinated with the brick on Grau Mill, or the
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placement of the signs more so than anything else about them. He thought
the signs should be small and simple not large and ornate. As to what a-
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He also thought that they should put the Seal of Oak Brook on the sign,
but nothing like "Polo Capital of America", or the idea of "Y" with the
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Polo player - Grau mill or the Seal of Oak Brook. He knew that Mr. Paul �
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Butler liked the white brick, but he didn 't care for it himself. He did
like the Ginger Creek sign with the way they lettered the sign, but still
didn't like the brick. Mr. Barton thought it would be a*� `,.
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concealed from view by the landscaping rather than the Carriage lights . �
He thought the Carriage lights would be targets for vandalism, and he
also thought they would be detracting. He thought the idea of the Bonzai
gees was not a very good one. Mr. Barton also didn 't think that 31st
street would be widened in the next few years . He didn 't like the idea
-)f the fountains or large scale maps in the master plan. He thought the
rgns should be made out of the same material as the Brook Forest 5 signs .
7 . INTERVIErd WITH - MR. JOHN BOMAN 4/8/73
3914 ADAMS ROAD
OAK BROOK, ILLINOIS .
Mr . Boman liked the Ginger Creek sign the best. He was in favor of
indirect lighting concealed by landscaping rather than Carriage lights .
He thought the sign should carry only the words "Oak Brook", and
nothing else. Mr. Boman liked the way the letters were printed on the
Ginger Creek sign in Aluminum block Letters with a wood background.
He thought the signs should be placed on both sides of the road. He was
against the idea in the master plan for the large scale map or fountain.
He thought that there might be a problem with situating the signs on
31st Street because of possible widening of 31st Street within the next
few years . Mr. Boman preferred -he red brick rather than white brick.
He like the raised effect but didn't like the Bonzai trees . He didn 't
like the idea of printing anything else on the sign such as "Polo Capital
of America". He didn't care toc< much for the over-lay idea either. He
said the sign should be constructed with the possibility of vandalism
in mind and also thought: should be given to maintenance of the sign.
Mr. Boman liked the split-rail effect and perhaps the use of large
stones or boulders in the landscaping.
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8. INTERVIEW WITH - MR. ROBERT ANIDERSON 4/9/73
9 CAMELOT
CAN BROOK, ILLINOIS
Mr . Anderson thought the signs at the various locations should be
different . Such as a sign made out of Cedar for the location at the Grau
Mill at the intersection of Spring and York Roads . He thought the 31st
Street sign should be placed on the 18 feet Meridian, since it is
possible that they would be widening 31st Street in the next few years .
Mr. Anderson said the signs should be simple with proper landscaping.
He thought the signs should contain "Village of Oak Brook" and the Seal
of Oak Brook. Fe did not like the idea in the master plan for the large
scale maps or Fountains, and he didn 't like the sign with the "Y",
separating various symbols . Mr. Anderson liked the Ginger Creek sign
for one of the other locations , or maybe one with the split rail effect.
He liked the lighting from the bottom up, concealed by the landscaping,
rather than the Coach lights. He didn 't like the idea of using Bonzai
trees, but liked the raised landscaping and the use of large boulders.
!y ' . �nderson 11`1e s S_pC is Core s. Is that were, of rd
he thought there should be two Pin-Oaks in the landscaping to indicate
the many Oak trees in our Village. Mr. Anderson liked the use of ".�eather-
eding" on the sign - using a "zig-zag" pattern.
Q. INTERVIE1'T WITH - MR. HAROLD SCOTT 4/16/73
16 CATI-17'04 LATE
OAK BROOK, ILLINOIS
Mr . Scott was in favor of having all different signs , to best suit
their_ locations - like having a rustic sign at the intersection of
Spring and york Roads. He thought the sign placed them should be the
split-rail fence with a brick similar to the brick of Grau Mill. He
thought the sign on 22nd Street should be more like the Ginger Creek
sign, since he liked the white brick and bold lettering on the Cedar
background. He thought the signs should be illuminated from the bottom,
rather than using Carriage lights , because of the possibility of vandalism
to the Carriage lights. He thought there should be only one sign on the
right side of the road. In such cases as the possibility of 31st Street
being widened in the next few years, the sign could be placed on the
Meridian, which is supposed to be 18 feet wide. He thought the sign
should only have the words "Oak Brook" and the Seal of the Village. He
liked using Pin Oaks on either side of the sign but wondered about their
maintenance and the effects of the elements on them. He thought it viasn 't
a bad idea to have something on the sign indicating the Western Open Golf
tournament - like "Home of the Western Open". He also liked the raised
landscaping idea very much, but was not in favor of using large scale
maps and fountains . He did not like the Beverly Hills sign with permanent
marking systems . Mr. Scott thought the use of large stones or boulders
would be very attractive in the landscaping.
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PL' IN IA G COEMISS ION MEMBERS :
LIGHIT1 1I G FRO-',I BOTTOM CONCEALED BY LANDSCAPING - 9
"_*-TSE OF ALUMINUM LETTERING - 8
USE OF Tri. LETTERING "OAK. BROOK" , ONLY - 6
SIGN SIi'ILAR TO "BROOK. FOREST 5" - 6
C0101F;iQT IONAL TYPE OF SIGN - 5
USE OF OAK BROOK VILLAGE SY-MBOL IN SIGN - 4
USING A CEDAR BACKGROUND - 4
PREFERRP_NCE FOR SIGN SIMILAR TO "GINGER CREEK SIGN" - 3
RAISED LANDSCAPING WITH USE OF STONES OR BOULDERS 3
SIGNS PLACED FAR FROM ROAD, OR ON THE MERIDIAN - 2
USE OF WHITE BRICK IN SIGN - 2
USE OF WORDING, `VT�EELCOME TO OAK BROOK" 2
SIGNS TO BE PLACED ON BOTH SIDES OF ROAD -- 2
SIGNS TO BE PLACED ON ONLY ONE SIDE OF ROAD - 2
USE OF AN "OVER-LAY" OR "Y" - 2
USE OF BROv',N BRICK - 2
USE OF BONZAI TREES IN LANDSCAPING - 1
SIG__�< TO Rl�,D "POLO CAPITAL OF AIIERICA"
ETCHED LETTERING -
SIGN TO BE MOVABLE -
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A Brook Civic Association Newsletter
POST OFFICE BOX 401 OAK BROOK, ILLINOIS 50521 VOL. 3 NO. 6 1R73
The objectives of the Oak Brook Civic Association are to preserve the character of the co,nrnunitr,
to protect the rights and properties of its citizens and endeavor to take part i,r its sucial,
cultural and civic development.
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FROM THE PRESIDENT OF THE O.B.C.A.
Hats off to the young residents of Oak Brook. Jim zMorency, a young man working toward his Eagle
Scout Award made a presentation to this Association's Board of Directors that was as professional a
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job as I've seen in a long time. His project was the Gateway Treatment as outlined in the Oak Brook
Comprehensive Master Plan. How good is it? This Board recommended to Jim that he present his
hook to the Village Board of Trustees with_ the request that it_be sent on to the Plan Commission
for stud;
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` Scott Sykora, another man working toward his Eagle Scout Award, tabulated the results of the
citizens' survey for the Park District. The results are in this newsletter under the heading Park
? District.
The girls are not: left out either. Lisa Lava will be named in the Seventh Annual Edition of "M'ho's
Who Among American High School Students". Chosen for leadership in academics, athletics, and
factivities of community seri^:ce, Lisa, a Hinsdale Central senior, is active in Aqua-ettes, National
i Honor Society, Madrigal Singers and Concert Choir, an Illinois State Scholar and on the Dean's List
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and Honor Rolls.
Under the direction of John Guide, the District 53 Concert Band placed second in state-wide
competition. This is a band that has been in existence for all of two years.
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With youl— pcopla' lll,e this h6-ng 1n Oaii Brook, I rust rniaht like to st? around a while — 'flow
j aboutyou?
Don't forget the 4th of July gala at our new park. This is an all community affair with the
President's Club, Park Board, Little League, Fire Department, District 53 Viking Band and Civic
Association. We will try to crown the Winter Carnival Queen — Games, Food, Races, Entertainment
! — Hope to see you there.
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Sincerely,
Arthur W. Philip
President
`,r(LLAGE BOARD VILLAGE BOARD • APPROVED — An ordinance ao
that the parking of vehicles be'
" pril 24, 1973 May 8, 1973 prohibited on the north side of ap
Commerce Drive from Spring Road
--PROVED — An ordinance ° President George Howell east to the entrance to the Oak
presented a list of 11 objectives his Brook Bank between the hours of B:
a height structure variation Vs
�.�r William Parrillo at 40 Baybrook administration plans to pursue 4:00 P.i✓1. and 6:00 P.f;t-
during the next two years: fa
'_ane in Ginger Creek. 1• Complete an agreement • APPROVED — A resolution sh
with the Butler Company for application of construction
APP R O V E D The on the future planning for permit for a double box culvert on •
rreliminary plat of Yorkk Woods au
the Sports Core. , Jorie Boulevard at Ginger Creek.
Unit V subject to installation of 2, Implement a long range This culvert has been designed so as Ce
street lights as recommended by the traffic plan in cooperation to permit pedestrian traffic to pass D
Plan Commission and subject to the D
P l a n C o m m i s s i o n s with the T o l l r o a d under Jorie Boulevard.
recommendation in regard to Commission, State Highway • I Zi
sidewalks. Department, and County APPROVED — A resolution
Highway Department. commending Edward K. O'Brien M
This development is just to the east 3. Review the long range for his past service with the Village,
of the Drake Hotel and is being financial plan based on the �
addition of "traffic cost" ° APPROVED — Treasurer's
developed by Paul Dressler. B.
and water utility income. Report for the month of April
Approximately 24 homes are to be 4. Annex peripheral areas to showing "Cash on Deposit of re
constructed. attain adequate zoning S239,698.81. Funds deposited. in (s
APPROVED — That the control U .S. Treasury Bills and savings SF
e Engineer be directed to 5. Plan extension of water accounts total $2,846,594.48. Bills
Village
a policy recommendation lines to serve fire, home, in the amount of $109,825.28 were
preparand commercial needs on a approved for payment.S150,000 of b
regarding additional connections, C
lees, etc. for water service outside priority basis. surplus to be invested in Treasury
the Village. 6. Complete public works and Notes.
administrative buildings. °
7. Establish communications • APPROVED — Reports from C
This policy recommendation was ar
precipitated b a re roquust from a liaison with school and park the Building Department, Fire,
into the b o a r d s to c o o r d i n ate P o l i c e a n d E n g i n e e r i n g re
Lombard resident e
Village water system. At present, planning. Departments. °
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the connection fee is $200 plus . Earn and achieve a
villagewide fire rating of 5. • APPROVED — That Kenneth sr
meter cost, as well as six dollars per R
front foot. 9. P.Ian and achieve a G. Carm ignani be appointed Village V
significant reduction in trlanager of Oak Broo< at a salary
APPROVED — The 1973-74 crime rate. of S24,000 per year starting June ar
corporate operating budget. The
10. Establish "Talent Reserve" 1st, 1973.
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budget effective May 1 , is for key village positions and
�� advisory boards. Mr. Carmignani served as Village rr
52,459,575. Expenditures exceed p
income by $37,000. i1. Future of the Oak Brook Administrator for Woodridge since A
Library. September, 1971. In 1970-71 he
worked for the consultants who tl
The largest expenses are S529,000 rE
Public Works building and the Committee Assignments of the were retained by the Village of Oak p
addition of four patrolmen to the Trustees: Brook t o prepare t h e
T ., P O 1 I C e 1. Zoning and Planning Cornprehenslve Master Plan whi--h
1 C N ( O r C :: . T now roughly mriPush — Chairman; Baschen, as been adopted.
Department budge,
5493,000. The Fire Department Brown P
will hire five additional firemen. 2. Finance , Corporate From 1967 to 1969 for the City of p
P l a n n i n g a n d P u b is Naperville and from 1960 to 1967 R
Sales tax revenue is expected to be Properties for the Village of Lombard, Ken s
S1,680,000 for the coming year. B a s c h e n — C h a ff rm an; served as Director of Public Works rf
The Oak Brook Development Co. Swain, Rush and Engineering. He holds a
will contribute $300,000 toward 3. Public Works and Utilities Bachelor of Science Degree in Civil
the extension of Jorie Boulevard. H a y es — C h a i r m a n ; Engineering. Ken is married and has
Congreve, Rush th ree children and lives in
Interest from various investments is 4. Public Safety Naperville.
expected to reach $100,000. Brown — Chairman; Hayes
(Fire);Congreve (Police) ° APPROVED — That Richard
President George Howell anticipates 5. Traffic and Transportation Barton be appointed Chairman of
another abnormally high budget in Swain — Chairman; Hayes, the Plan Commission to fulfill the
1974-75 because of construction of Brown term of David Swain.
a ' new Police-Administration 6. Organization Personnel and
building. 37 percent of this year's Salary Administration ° APPROVED — Additional
expenditures are on the Public Congreve — Chairman; authorization for funds for well No.
Works building. Swain, Baschen 1 for essential replacement items
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for reinstallation -of well pump. An Little League organization OAK BROOK LIBRARY
additional $ 7 ,870 . 84 was to provide more baseball
appropriated for this repair. fields.
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APPROVED — That Jack work hand in hand with the Women's Club for their generous
Bowers be hired as co-attorney with Village Trustees to provide gift of S500 to the library for the
Village Attorney John Teschner, to a Pathway System and purchase of reference books. The
follow any legislation of proposed should create a plan to
shared.sales tax revenue. preserve more open space selections made are Taylor's
for recreation. Encyclopedia of Government
° A P P R O V E D — A n Officials, World Book Encyclopedia
authorization to take bids on two T h e C i t i z e n s Committee and Encyclopedia Americana.
carryall vehicles. One for the Water recommended that the Board take
and one for the Engineering immediate action on the
Department, recommendations and keep Oak You will be interested to kno.l.that
Brook citizens informed of from a budget of S9,000 two years
ZONING BOARD progress. A six-month time limit ago, the Library will be operating
May 1, 1973 was suggested. with a budget of S32,175 for the
John Lindquist and Colin Couper fiscal year 1973-74_
° TABLED — A request by Oak were sworn in as commissioners.
Brook Development Company for Dr. Howard Trier was elected Circulation for the two month
rezoning of Hunter Trails West President and Kent A. Ramm was period March and April, 1973 has
(south of 31st Street and west of elected Vice President. doubled over the same period for
Spring Road).
Edward New was presented a 1972.
° TABLED — Special use request plaque on behalf of the Park Board.
by the Seventh Day Adventist The Village is conducting a
Church. feasibility study as to the possible
-ECOLOGY AND NATURAL use of this total building as a
• TABLED — Oak Brook Hotel RESOURCES library. We should know the results
Company (Hyatt House) parking
and side yard setback variation Fullersburg Woods Nature Preserve some time in September:
request. in Oak Brook has opened its doors
as an innovative environmental
• A request for a change in the education center. This program has DUES
sign ordinance by the Hawthorne been in the making for two years.
Realty Co, was directed to the
Village Board so that a request for A tour of the better than one mile in connection with our last
an open hearing can be made. walk begins with renting a set of newsletter, we sent reminders to
earphones for 50 cents in order to residents who had overlooked
° APPROVED — The building listen to tape recorded programs at paying this year's dues. The result
inspector's recommendation 35 stations along the trail. Most of
pertaining to Alfred Shaw and was very gratifying and served to
the stations are outdoors. Visitors
Associates' request for parking on must stand in designated spots Prove what we felt was true. Busy
the side of the building. The along the trail in order to hear the as we all are, things slip our minds.
recommendation was that a. revised approxir-nate!y 3 minute talks. The Thank you for y r
pl'n b ,ubriirted. i�� grea,
recorGrngs .•,'ere made i7;
OAK BROOK PARK BOARD Wheaton Drama Club. They include
nature sounds and music.
Paul Moreschi and Donald Burg There are additional displays inside SCHOOL DISTRICT 53
presented to the Board a Citizens' the landing. Earphones are used
Report, following a door to door here also. The presentations are. At the regular meeting May 7
survey of the Village, making four geared mainly to school age
recommendations: 1973, Dist•ici 53 appointed Mr.
children.
1. Investigate and establish John taco pi as consulting architect
costs for a community The project cost about $20,000. for the District. NII. lacopi will be
center, and indoor and Most of the work was done by the consulted about everyday problems
outdoor swimming pools. District's staff. There are still some of maintaining the buildings in the
Correlate costs to the "bugs" to iron out,
citzen's tax bill and present School District as they arise.
to the citizens for a The Center is open to tour groups
referendum vote. . from 9:30 A.M. to 2:30 P.M. on The Board approved the sale of
2. The Board should continue Wednesday, Thursday and Friday. Pupil desks during the week of
to provide facilities that will Open to the public on those days Monday June 11. Desks will be ort
support themselves through from . 2:30 to 6 :30 P.M. On sale at both the Butler and Brook
revenue bonds and not Saturday and Sundays, 9:30 A.M.
through general taxation. to 6 :30 P.M . and closed on Forest Schools ata cost of S5.00
3. Continue along with the Mondays and Tuesdays. each-
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VILLAGE OF OAK BROOK
1200 OAK BROOK ROAD
OAK BROOK, ILLINOIS
September 7, 1978 654-2220
D111110 TO: Traffic Comnittee - Plan Co=. ssion
SUBJECT: Historic Gateway Traffic Information
A comprehensive traffic study of the road network in the Historic Gateway area
has not been done. Attached is fragmented information retarding some of the
roadways in the area.
One set of information is taken from the 1975 traffic study of the VillagL
done by James Benes & Associates. It includes a description of the concepts
of traffic counts and levels of service (Pages 7 and 14), a description of
the Village's major road network as it would operate under future traffic loads,
assuming certain road improvements listed on Page 34 and corranitted to in 1975
were completed, and data concerning intersection capacities and levels of ser-
vice under existing and future conditions. The major element of Future Alter-
native No. 1 is additional access points to the East-West and Tri-state Tollv-ays.
The major elE:ment of Future Alternative No. 2 is a major improvement to the
Rt. 83 corridor.
The other set of information is traffic counts taken at some Fullersburg area
intersections in July of this year, and a comparison to some previous traffic
counts.
Also attached is a preliminary sketch of one suggested treatment of the
Spring Rd,/York Rd. intersection.
Respectfully submitted,
Ed Glatfelter;
Assistant to;-VVillage Manager
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were then corrected accordingly .
Traffic Counts
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A 1974 traffic flow map was prepared for the Village using 24 hour
machine counts taken by the consultant throughout the community .
This information was supplemented with previous counts made by the
Illinois Department of Transportation, the Village of Oak Brook,
and DuPage County . The map indicates the Average Daily Traffic
(ADT ) for each link in the Oak Brook network.
The traffic counts provide a means of obtaining certain statistical
checks to determine the accuracy of the traffic assignment model .
The ability of the model to simulate current traffic conditions has
been checked by comparison with with the traffic count data .
In planning improvements for a transportation system, it is necessary
to recognize that the demands on the system are not uniform, but
vary throughout the day . Figures I through 6 illustrate the
fluctuations in traffic volumes on an hourly basis for six dif
ferent locations in the Village . The high points on the charts
represent the "peak" hours, or periods of greatest demand . In gen-
eral morning and evening work trips result in the highest peak
periods with a lesser peak in the early afternoon. At locations
adjacent Oak Brook Shopping Center this latter peak is particularly
pronounced . Thus, the sufficiency of the existing highway system
and proposed improvements will be evaluated against morning and
evening peak hour conditions.
Level of Service
The service volume of a street or highway is defined as the max-
imum number of vehicles that can pass over a given section of a
roadway during a specified time period while operating conditions
are maintained corresponding to the selected or specified level of
service . Service levels are ranked in order from A to F depending
upon flow characteristics . For instance, a- service level A ,
traffic is free flowing and vehicles operate at speeds independent
of one another. By contrast, . service level F describes a forced
-e flow condition in which the roadway acts as storage for vehicles
backing up from a downstream bottleneck. Figure 7 illustrates these
conditions .
T Level of service C is generally considered to be an economical
design which is acceptable to urban area road users . Traffic op-
eration at level C is in the range of stable flow rather than free
flow . Under such a stable flow condition, vehicles move in regi -
mented platoons without the freedom of speed or lane choice.
Basic considerations that have been taken into account in determining
the service volumes of urban arterials are as follows :
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would begin to cause congestion of Route 83 and lower the service 0
to level "E" south of the shopping center. With the committediO
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present ( see figure 9) . Increased volumes on 22nd Street can also '=
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section between the shopping center and Midwest Road inspite of l
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of the proposed Jorie Ave . extension at 31st would also be operating aE
under congested conditions in the morning peak hours . Though not
a committed improvement, future service levels at the intersection {t
of 31st . and Meyer were computed on the assumption that all legs Is
of the intersection would be flared to 4 lanes with left. turn bays in
view of current congested conditions and the relative ease with
which the improvement could be made.
Figure 15 shows that during the future PM peak period the locations
experiencing the greatest congestion would be somewhat different
than in the morning hours . Congestion will continue to increase on
York Road with the greatest backup in the area of Spring Road and
31st St . Both ends of Jorie Boulevard would also experience con-
siderable congestion . ' Other locations where traffic would likely be
operating at a low service level include the intersections of Meyers
and Butterfield , Midwest and 22nd Street , 22nd and York, and , as
in all cases , the intersection of 16th Street with Route 83.
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6. 22nd & Jorie . 68,'11 1 . 07/D . 60/A . 97/C . 86/B 1 . 23/E . 80/A 1 . 27/E . 86/1 `1 . 12/E
7. 22nd & York . 681A 1 . 14/E . 60/A I . 01 /D . 77/A 1 . 16/E . 71 /A 1 . 18/E . 76/A 1 . 15/E
8 . 31st & Meyers 1 ..09/D 1 . 16/E 1 . 09/1) 1 . 16/E . 83/B . 89/6 . 83/A . 89/B . 80/A . 76/A
9 . 31st & Midwest . 52/A . 67/A . 54/A . 67/A . 93/C 1 . 00/C . 93/C . 86/B . 89/8 1 . 05/0
10. 31st & Rt. 83 1 . 48/;" 1 . 70/F . 64/A* . 75/A* 1 . 14/E* . 78/A* 1 . 15/E* . 99/C* . 75/A* . 62/A*
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11 . 31st & Jorie 1 . 16/E 1 . 21 /E 1 . 13/E 1 . 18/E 1 . 02/D . 88/B
12. 31st & Spring . 84/B I . 01 /D . 84/6 1 . 02/D . 79/A . 71/A . 79/A. . 71 /A . 80/A . 72/A
13. 31st & York . 73/A 1 . 29/F . 73/A 1 . 291E . 79/A 1 . 60/F . 68/A 1 . 42/F . 77/A 1 . 57/F
14. 35th & Meyers. . 58/A . 64/A . 58/A . 64/A . 63/A . 76/A . 63/A . 76/A . 63/A . 58/A
15. 35th & , Midwest . 58/A . 71 /A . 55/A . 81 /A . 61 /A . 77/A . 61 /A . 77/A . 62/A . 87/6
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i . Includes : widening to six lanes . with turning bays of 22nd between Rt. 83 and Enco Dr; widening
to four lanes with turning bays of 22nd between Butterfield and Rt . 83; widening to four lanes
with turning bays of Butterfield between Highland and 22nd; interchange construction at Rt . 83
and 31st; widening to four lanes with turning bays of 16th between Rt . 83 and Spring; widening
of Spring between Harger and 16th ; improvement of Harger between Spring and frontage road .
2. Includes in addition to the above : a connection between present terminus of Jorie and 31st; and _
a widening to four lanes with left turning bays all legs of the 31st & Meyers intersection .
3. Includes in addition to committed improvements : off-ramp from eastbound East-West Tollway to
Jorie; off-ramp from northbound Tri -State Tollway to 22nd; on-ramp to southbound Tri -State from
22nd ; on and off-ramp connecting westbound East-West Tollway and 22nd ( near Midwest ) .
4. Includes In addition to committed Improvements : a connection between Jorie and Rt . 83 ; and the
Improvement of Rt. 83 to a limited access facility with interchanges at all major intersections -
service levels are shown for both 4 and 6 lane facilities .
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A.M. P.M.
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1. Oak Brook Rd. & Jorie Blvd. *
July 13, 1978 1465 971 1248 72823 (;j,751 130 1308
March 2, 1977 1373 q1n887 ,`1094 52 4 `�573 706 97 947
June 29 , 1976 not available 578 858 73 864
*Volumes shown for north leg of Jorie Blvd. only
2 . Oak Brook Rd. & Spring Rd.* .
July 13 , 1978 �'� 800 �880 101 82 1327 �701 66 ` 537
Sept. 7 , 1977 not available 186 54 not available 67 394
March 3, 1977 715 641 232 34 865 649 47 295
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3. Spring Road & Madison St. *
July 13 , 1978 62 26 32 7 385 71 32 309
Sept. 7, 1977 60 89 62 15 296 59 24 169
*Volumes shown for south leg of Madison St. only
Spring Road* & York Road
July 13 , 1978 96 35 906 300 158 137 473 707
Septa 7 , 1977 98 95 not available 156 85 not available
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VILLAGE OF OAK: BROOK
1200 OAK BROOK ROAD
OAK BROOK, ILLINOIS
August 24, 1978 654-2220
President and Board of Trustees
Village of Oak Brook
1200 Oak Brook Road
Oak Brook, IL 60521
Dear President and Trustees:
The Plan Commission at its regular meeting of August 21, 1978, considered the
matter of The Historic Gateway.
The Plan Commission has been divided into three committees for this study of
The Historic Gateway area. The committies deal with the areas of traffic, land
use, and esthetics.
A number of items have been identified which will require an indepth study by
these committies and the Commission, and a report will be forthcoming from the
Commission. However, there are several items which the Plan Commission wishes
to recommend to the Village Board at this time regarding The Historic Gateway:
1. The Plan Commission suggests that the Village Public Works Department
oversee The Historic Gateway area, with an eye toward improving the
general housekeeping of the ?public areas.
2. The Pian Commission recomiends that the Village contact the County Highway
Department and urge it to straighten, and make more orderly, the existing
signage in The Historic Gateway corridor area.
3. The Plan COMIni.ssion recommends that the Village contact the County Highway
Department to seek its cooperation in removing dead trees in the right-of-
way of The Historic Gateway corridor.
4. The Plan Commission recommends to the Village Board that the Noxious Weeds
Ordinance be strictly enforced throughout the Village of Oak Brook, and
that such strict enforcement begin in the area of The Historic Gateway.
Very truly yours
John R. Lavery
Chairman, Plan Cormission
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ITEM 6 : HISTORIC GATEWAY:
Chairman Lavery reviewed the charge of the Village Board to the
Plan Commission on this matter as specified in the Play 1 , 1978
letter from Village President, George B. Howell . He noted that
the Village of Hinsdale ' s Plan Commission recommendations to
their Village Board will be available by the next meeting of the
Oak Brook Plan Commission.
Chairman Lavery then suggested that the Plan Commission break this
problem down into- three areas : 1) aesthetics ; 2) traffic; and 3)
land use.
In answer to a question by Member Scott, Trustee Reynolds noted
that the area of historic district is defined by the May lst letter
of the Village President Howell and by the Comprehensive Plan.
Assistant to the Manager Glatfelter then displayed the improvement
plan of that section of York Road, north of Ogden Avenue, involved-
in
nvolvedin the Ogden/York Road intersection improvement . This plan was
discussed among members of the Plan Commission, and led to a dis-
cussion of the traffic problems at Spring and York Roads .
Member Marcy and Trustee Reynolds discussed the problems of parking
in the right-of-way in the area of the historic gateway.
Member Scott was concerned with the direction from the Village Board
that there would be little or no money available for the historic
gateway project.
Trustees Rush and Reynolds suggested that there is much that can be
. done with the passage of proper ordinances .
Member Bushy suggested that there were short-term actions and long-
term actions and ideas which could be implemented in the historic
gateway area. As short-term actions , she suggested that the utility
wires could be buried, that the general condition of the streets
and the rights-of-way could be cleaned up and that many of the areas
covered with weeds could be cut and controlled.
Member Scott noted that the Village would need to work with the
County on some of these problems since York Road is a Couaty night--
of-way.
In response to a question _by Member Listecki, Trustee Rush noted that
Paul Butler, at one time, had offered to buy the Miller house and
give it to the Oak Brook and Hinsdale Historical Societies for restor-
ation.
Trustee Reynolds noted that such an action might still be possible,
and that the Village Board needed recommendations from -the Plan
Commission so that they could pursue some of these ideas .
It was noted that Phillip Kay owns and lives in the Miller house.
OAK BROOK PLAN COMMISSION -IS- AUGUST 212 1978
}^ ITEM 6 • Historic Gateway - Continued:
i Trustee Rush noted that the Forest Preserve has started condemna-
tion proceedings against the property several years ago , but did
not continue with this effort. He has heard that there is an
agreement between Mr. Kay and the Forest Preserve to the effect
that the Forest Preserve would purchase the property when Mr. Kay
leaves .
Member Marcy noted that the traffic problem at that location must
also be addressed.
Trustee Reynolds noted that Paul Butler had paid for a traffic
study of the south Fullersburg area, and suggested that the Plan
Commission ask far all the traffic data on this area.
Member Marcy was concerned about the legality of potential Plan
Commission recommendations .
Trustee Reynolds suggested that the Plan Commission make their
recommendations without investigating that aspect and let the Board
investigate the legality of potential actions .
In answer to a question by Member Listecki , Trustee Rush indicated
that he did not think a traffic light had ever been suggested at
Spring and York Roads . He noted that there had been a suggestion
for reconstructing Spring Road to be perpendicular to York Road.
Trustee Reynolds noted that one suggestion of Jim Benes had been
to cul-de-sac Spring Road at York Road.
Member Marcy noted that the Plan Commission should be able to make
recommendations -on the traffic issue based on existing traffic studies .
Member Marcy then raised the issue of whether or not the Village
could create special ordinances for just this special area of the
Village of Oak Brook, or if the ordinances would have to apply to
L esti re Village o i Cak Brook,
Member Marcy then suggested that the staff gather all. available
traffic data on this area for the next meeting of the Plan Commission.
He also suggested that the Commission recommend better sign and park-
ing ordinances for the historic gateway area.
Member Bushy raised the issue of whether or not the Plan Commission
wanted to make recommendations regarding gateways at all entrances
to the Village in order to give greater visibility to the Oak Brook
Village boundary .
Member Listecki mentioned that Mr. Morency' s son had,at one time ,
done a study of such gateways , and suggested that this study be made
available to the Commission.
OAK BROOK PLAN COMMISSION -16- AUGUST 21 , 1978
ITEM 6 : Historic Gateway - Continued:
Member Marcy suggested that a sign ordinance giving greater con-
sistency to the appearance of the signs in the area will help to
give the area continuity .
Member Bushy moved that the Plan Commission recommend to the
Village Board of Trustees :
1) That all overhead utility lines within the area be buried;
2) That: the Miller house be acquired for use in conjunction
with the Graue Mill ; .
3) That all traffic information on the area be gathered for
distribution to the Plan Commission for further consideration;
4) That the Village Public Works Department oversee the area
with an eye towards immediate housekeeping improvements re-
garding the connection within the rights-of-way;
5) That the Village staff contact the County Highway Department
regarding the straightening of signs to make the signage more
orderly;
6) That the Village Board consider tightening the B-3 Sign Ord-
inance provisions or, if an historical zoning district is
created, that it have its own specific sign requirements ;
7) That the staff make the Morency gateway study available to
the Plan Commission;
8) That the Noxious Weeds Ordinance be strictly enforced through-
out the Village, beginning in the historic gateway area;
and
9) That the parking requirements in the historic gateway area be
tightened.
Trustee Reynolds suggested that the housekeeping items mentioned
above be forwarded to the Village Board at this time, and 'that the
: other items be continued for further study.
Members of the Plan Commission then suggested that the following
items be added to the list suggested by Member Bushy:
10) That the bike trail routes in the area should be further ex-
plored regarding their locations and connections to other
Villages ; -
1) }}tat the load water : anac;ement study, sl_gges" ed in r�l?t?on
to the Mangan Subdivision, be an element of the Historic Gate
way Study;
12) That the village staff contact the County Highway Department
regarding the trimming of trees and removal of . dead trees in
the County right-of-way. -
Following the suggestion of Trustee Reynolds , Member Bushy moved
that the Plan Commission recommend immediately to the Village Board
Items 4 ,5 , 8, and 12 of the above for immediate action, and that the
matter of the historic gateway be continued to the next regular
meeting of the Oak Brook Plan Commission on Spetember 18 , 1978, for
further consideration of the other above mentioned items .
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This motion was seconded by Member Listecki and passed unanimously on a voice
vote.
Chairman Lavery then established a Traffic Committee, a Land Use Committee
and an Aesthetics Committee of the Plan Commission to further study t'r_e historic
gateway issues.
Members Marcy, Reece and Listecki were appointed to the Traffic Cormittee which
would include the bike and pedestrian path system. with Aleimber Listecki. being
appointed Chairman.
Members Scott and Bushy were appointed to the Land Use Cor�nittee with Member Scott
being appointed Chairman.
Members Noyes, Bushy and Chairman Lavery were appointed to the Aesthetics Co« 'ttee
with Member Bushy being appointed Chairperson.
Member Scott then moved, seconded by Member Noyes to adjourn the meeting.
On a voice vote, the motion carried Lmanimously. .
Chairman Lavery then adjourned the meeting at 11:40 P.M.
Respectfully submitted,
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Ed Glatfel er
Assistant to the Manager
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OAK BROOK PLAN CCNDIISSION -18- AUCUST 21, 1978
PLAN CaNIMISSION Mire _-s 15 - July 17, 1978
Item 8 HISTORIC GAMP�
Trustee Brow. -recalled the May letter from President Howell, providing
direction to the Plan Commission regarding the Historic Gateway, and the
response from the Plan Commission recommending the involvement of addi-
tional parties in the process to develop recommendations for the Historic
Gateway. Trustee Brown noted that the Village Board was just seeking the
Plan Commission's comments on what it would like to see in that area, and
that the involvement of additional parties at this point was not necessarily
required. He felt that the Commission should look at each individual pro-
perty that is involved, consider the possibilities, and then report back
to the Village Board.
There was some discussion among the Plan Commission members regarding the
physical characteristics of the Historic Gateway. area. Member Marcy drew
attention to the area of signage, noting that many of the signs which cause
objectionable esthetics were public signs as well as private signs.
Member Bushy noted that at the previous Plan Commission meeting there was
much discussion of both the public and private signs as well as a desire to
do something about the relocation of the overhead wires.
It was agreed to place this item on the agenda for the next Plan Commission
meeting since, in light of the late hour, little could be accomplished at
this meeting.
Trustee Brown requested Staff to acquire a copy of the York Road/Ogden Avenue
Intersection Improvement Plans from the Village of Hinsdale for the next meeting
of the Plan Commission.
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VILLAGE OF OAK BROOK
1200 OAK BROOK ROAD
OAK BROOK, ILLINOIS
654-2220
June 29, 1978
MEMO TO: John R. Lavery
Chairman, Plan Commission
SUBJECT: Historic Gateway
The village board at their Committee-of-the-Whole meeting of June 26 dis-
cussed the Plan Commission recommendation related to the Historic Gateway.
The board asked Trustee Brown to discuss in detail the Historic Gateway
with the Plan Commission at their next meeting.
I have asked Ed Glatfelter to place this matter on your agenda.
Sincerely yours,
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VILLAGE OF OAK BROOK
1200 OAK BROOK ROAD
OAK BROOK, ILLINOIS
654-2220
June 20, 1978
MEMO TO: Plan Commission
SUBJECT: Historic Gateway
Attached is a copy of Chairman Dick Barton's letter to the President
and Board of Trustees regarding the Plan Commission recommendations
for the Historic Gateway made at the special meeting on June 5, 1978.
This matter will be on the Village Board Committee of the Whole Meeting
Agenda for June 26, 1978. All Plan Commission members are invited to
attend.
Respectfully submitted,
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Ed Glatf<er
Assistant to the Manager
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1200 OAK BROOK ROAD
OAK BROOK, ILLINOIS
654-2220
June 6 , 1978
President and Board of Trustees
Village of Oak Brook
1200 Oak Brook Road
Oak Brook, IL 60521
Re : Historic Gateway
Dear Trustees :
At a special meeting of the Plan Commission held Monday ,
.June 5 , the subject above mentioned was discussed.
It was the consensus of the Plan Commission that any plans for
the improvement of the Historic Gateway area that has been
designated in the southeast corner of the Village , centering
about the Graue Mill , should include the input of several organi-
zations , and that these organizations should be officially re-
quested to serve with the Plan Commission on a special committee .
Among the organizations that should be invited to be represented
are the Oak Brook Historical Society, the Fullersburg Woods
Association, the Oak Brook Civic Association, the Graue Mill
Association and the Oak Brook Park District . In addition , the
Du Page County Forest Preserve District should be invited to
participate either on the Oak Brook committee or separately in
association .,ith the Hinsdale Plan Commission or whatever com-
mittee evolves on the Hinsdale side . It was also the consensus
of the Plan Commission that the appointments or invitations to
participate should originate with the Village President rather
than the Chairman of the Plan Commission .
Accordingly, a motion was carried, 4-0 , that the Plan Commission
recommend to the Board of Trustees that the Village President
appoint a committee consisting of the members of the Plan Commis -
sion and the President or other representative of each of the
Oak Brook Historical Society, the Fullersburg Woods Association ,
the Oak Brook Civic Association, the Graue Mill Association , the
Oak Brook Park District and the Du Page County Forest Preserve
District .
President and Board of Trustees
Village of Oak Brook
June 6 , 1978
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The Plan Commission also felt that it would be helpful to have
on the committee an architect or landscape architect if one could
be found willing to serve on a voluntary basis .
The following schedule of objectives was proposed:
1 . Coordinate all planning with the Village of Hinsdale .
2 . Examine present ordinances and seek to enforce compliance
(for example , is the parking of unlicensed junker auto-
mobiles proper for a gasoline service station?)
3. Eliminate overhead poles and utilities .
4 . Upgrade necessary signage .
S . Improve landscaping by berming and planting (either on
public rights -of-way or in the front yards of abutting
property, which in the latter case may mean the acquisition
of landscape easements) .
6 . Consider the possibility of enacting an ordinance creating
special standards and procedures for land use in areas
designated as "historic gateways" .
7 . Study the possibility of improvement of the intersection
of York Road and Spring Road, both from the standpoint of
improving safety and from the standpoint of beautification .
Respectfully submitted,
Richard A. Barton`
Chairman - Plan Commission
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Hinsdale Plan Commission
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VILLAGE OF OAK BROOD.
1200 OAK BROOK ROAD
OAK BROOK, ILLINOIS
May 1, 1978 654-2220
MEMO TO: Plan Commission Chairman Barton and Members
FROM: President and Board of Trustees
There has been much discussion regarding the development of a Historic
Gateway in the area of York, Ogden, and Spring Road including portions
of Oak Brook and Hinsdale. Following a joint meeting in December of
officials from both villages, it was determined that mutual efforts
would be made to coordinate planning, policies, and programs for such
a concept.
The village board is asking the Plan Commission to study this matter,
and make recommendations in conjunction with the Hinsdale Plan Commission.
The village board has discussed the Historical Gateway concept in general
terms, and offers the following direction and comments to the Plan
Commission for its consideration. The feeling of the board is that the
scope of the Gateway project be kept small, with limited objectives, and
that the primary objective be to solve the appearance problems. The
board does not wish to see the area developed into a significant historical
center, generating outside interests and attracting additional traffic to
the area.
Regarding zoning, the board does not wish to see any additional rezoning
of property to non-residential categories. However, we think the existing
B-3 Commercial zoning at the southern border of the village could remain
since the value in these properties on York Road could be utilized as a
basis for redevelopment and improvement of those properties from private
sources.
Regarding financing, the board feels there should not be any significant
investment of village funds and that other funding sources or funding
mechanisms should be sought.
Some consideration should be given to future conforming use of the two non-
conforming taverns, with emphasis on methods for achieving such a change
in land use.
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In keeping with the limited scope of the project, the village board feels
that the geographic area should also be limited. The board suggests that
it include the area so designated on the proposed Comprehensive Plan Map,
plus the west side of York Road north to Wennes Court, and St. John's
Church and Cemetery. Within Hinsdale, the board suggests that it include
both sides of York Road to Ogden Avenue.
The board feels the traffic is a key consideration to actions in the area,
particularly as it relates to any potential vacation of Glendale Avenue
right-of-way. The board also asks the Plan Commission to consider the
desirability of bike pathway connections through the area.
Cordially yours,
Gepyge B. Howell
President
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Trustee Rush indicated that a letter has been prepared that will
be transmitted to the Plan Commission from the Village Board re-
garding goals , objectives and constraints for the Plan Commission.' s
consideration of this matter.
Chairman Barton suggested that the Plan Commission review the letter
before deciding whether to consider this at the next regular meeting
of the Plan Commission or at a special meeting of the Plan Commission.
OAK BROOK PLAN COMMISSION - 25 APRIL 24 , 1978
President
LOUIS C DUNCA'V VILLAGE OF HUNSID,'ALE
Trustees
CHARLES O FOSTER
ARTHUR E GIDDINGS 19 EAST CHICAGO AVENUE
WILLIAM L MOORE HINSDALE, ILLINOIS 60521
FRANCES B OHL
GEORGE T. REZEK
WILLIAM a. STEAD (312) 323-1700
February 23, 1978
Mr. Edward Glatfelter
Village of Oak Brook
1200 Oak Brook Road
Oak Brook, Illinois 60521
Dear Ed:
Attached is a copy of the January 21, Plan Commission minutes at which
time the Historical Gateway concept was discussed. Our Plan Commission is
at the stage of digesting the comments and testimony of the information
received. Please advise me as to the status of the project with Oak Brook.
Very truly yours,
Charles 0. Dobbins
Assistant to the Village Manager
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LOUIS C DUNCAN 0 VILL 1G I� FIT , SDI -LE
Trustees
CHARLES O FOSTER
ARTHUR EGIDDINGS g EAST CIA ICAGO AVENUE
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WILLIAM L MOORE HINSDALE, ILLINOIS 60521
FRANCES B OHL - -
GEORGE T. REZEK
WILLIAM R STEAD (312) 323-1700
February 23, 1978
Mr. Edward Glatfelter
Village of Oak Brook
1200 Oak Brook Road
Oak Brook, Illinois 60521
Dear Ed:
Attached is a copy of the January 21, Plan Commission minutes at which
time the Historical Gateway concept was discussed. Our Plan Commission is
at the stage of digesting the comments and testimony of the information
received. Please advise me as to the status of the project with Oak Brook.
Very truly yours,
Charles 0. Dobbins
Assistant to the Village Manager
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January 21, 1978
8:45 A.M. Civic Room
Present: Thomas Johnston, Chairman, Shirley Angelo, Joyce Skoog,
1•1illiam Carpenter, Dr. John Ronaing, Lane Eldred, Robert Pease, Jr. ,
and Roy Deng. Also present: Arthur Giddings, William Moore, Kenneth
Felbinger, Charles Comiskey, George Morency, Darn Raker and Charles
Dobbins.
HISTORICAL GATEWAY - GENEIRAL OVERVIEW
Mr. Johnston stated`that the Plan Commission was meeting for the
first time to consider the historical gateway project. He noted that
a meeting was held approximately a month ago at the Village offices in
Oak Brook at which time various members of the two plan commissions,
boards, and other interested parties, listened to a presentation by the
DuPage County Regional Planning Commission (DCRPC) concerning various
aspects of the project. Mr. Johnston stated that the presentation by
the DCRPC did not include a detailed reference to the traffic questions
in the area and requested Mr. Dobbins to bring the Coamission up to
date on the roadway improvements planned.by the Village in this area.
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YORK - OGDEN IMPROVE�SENT
Mr. Dobbins stated that a booklet, prepared by the DCRPC, had
been distributed several weeks ago which discussed the various aspects
of the historical gateway. He noted that the intersection of York
and Ogden was circled as 'one of the primary intersections in the area
needing improvement. Z-ir, Dobbins reported that Ogden Avenue would be
widened to five lanes to provide channelized left turn lanes and that
York Road would be improved with an exclusive left turn lane for
traffic proceeding southbound on York turning east onto Ogden Avenue
(see attachments). The cost of the project is approximately $400,000
with 70;; of the cost being picked up by the Federal Goverment, 15%
by the State, and 15% by Hinsdale, lir. Dobbins vicnt on to u.ention-
than the preliminary plans are in the process of being approved by.
the State Department of Transportation and that the schedule for the
roadway improvement, calls for bidding of the project in May with
construction to commence during the suTrer months. He went on to
mention that the Village is in the process of acquiring the needed
right of way* to facilitate the improvement. The York - Ogden inter-
section has the highest accident rate in the Village. According
to the envi.-ronnoutal impact statement that was prepared for this
project it is cstz,iated that as a result of the i:aprovc�t,ient traffic
accidents x:ill be reduced by at least 30Z. tir. Dobbins rt:enti.onf-_d
that this estimate is probably conservative and that the actual re-
duction may bf! much gre z:er than 307.. In addition to reducing the
nu fiber of traffic accidents in the area,- the roadway ieprovem•nnt will
also reduce tra-Ef Lc congestion during the p-=^,tk a.m. 2 :l p.m. hours:
Nr. Dobbins nJtE'r that these tC,;o improvertients, -the reduction Of
accidents and traffic congestion, would be beneficial to .the his-
torical gateway.
In summary, Mr. Dobbins stated that the roadway improvement
help in accomplishing one of the primary objectives of the
gate-.,ay concept --- to provide for a safe and efficient means of
going. to and from the Craue Mill site. After some further dis-
cussion on the York - Ogden improver—e-at, Mr. Johnston requested
lir. Dobbins to discuss with the Com^.ii.ssion the possibility of
improving the intersection at York and Spring Roads.
YOl',Y. A1'D SPRING ROADS
Mr. Dobbins presented a sketch that had been prepared showing
the creation of a traffic circle at the intersection of York and
Spring Road along with frontage roads immediately east and west
of York Road to serve the establishments on either side. The
roadway plan also showed a connection from Elm Street to the traffic
circle at York Road. The traffic circle envisioned closing
off access directly from York Road to the establishments on either
side. Mr. Dobbins went on to mention that most street design
manuals state -that ift order for a traffic circle or rotary to
work effectively, the volume of traffic .on all streets intersecting
with the traffic circle must be approximately the same in order
to provide for a safe and efficient traffic flow. He went on
to mention, that the average 24 hour traffic count for York Road
is about 14,000 vehicles and that the average 24 hour count for
Spring Road is approximately- 2,000 vehicles. The design standards
for rotaries also call for the creation of a rotary only when
there are four or more intersections connecting with the rotary.
Mr. Dobbins noted that the rotary sketch shown on the wall actually
forces the creation of additional intersections in the area: and,
particularly with -respect to York Road, actually causes the traffic
headed southbound and northbound to yeild, thus causing a potential
=_-raffic back up at eith^r auproact Additionally, the
close pro-xir.ity
of Sprin and York_ Road headed souLhbot,nd would cause a .very tight
weaving action for cars-attempting to get on the traffic circle
from York Road headed southbound and for cars attempting to exit
off the circle from York Road -headed northbound on Spring.
Mir. Dobbins went on to revie., another sketch of a possible
roadway i prof; mint at York and Spring. This intersection improve-
m^nt would consist of the creation of either- a 1 intersection or
a traffic i.slaod which .,;oul.d mer-gr the traffic_ h^adPd southbound
on Spr i ng ;;p--^_d into southbound traffic on York Road whi 1r at the
samr time provi.di.n;; a n••^w intersccti.on perpnndi.cular with York Road
to fac_ili.tztc• t(lr.ni.n�-; in and out of Sprin Road. This
traffic plan .• ou!.d maintain thr cur-rrnt uninturupted traffic floTJ
on Yc)rk Ro%Ld at 1.11c Sa^,v, time, alloviat[' som- of Lhc• traffic
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probler.ls c :-,ed by cars Lu-c:1i.— off of York Onto Spring an:.! cars
getting onto Yorl: Road from Spring Road. Mr. Pease inquired about
the accident --2a--a for Yore-- and Spring Roads. Mr. Dobbins stated
that the Village currently does not have data for this intersection
as it is within the corporate boundaries of Oak Brook. He stated.
that Staff c7oul- obtain the data for this intersection. iir. Dobbins
briefly discussed with the Commission the possibility of opening
up Glendale into some type of a traffic circle with frontage roads
on either side of York Road.
DCRPC ILAPS
Mr. Dobbins proceeded to review with the Commission the maps
that were prepared and used by the County at the meeting held in
Oak Broolc about a month ago. The first map that Mr. Dobbins pointed
to showed the existing street scape in the area and the fact that
not much in the way of landscaping existed on either side of York-
Road.
orkRoad. The focal point for the area. should be the Graue roll and
that the existing street scape tended to detract from the Graue Mill
area. He then pointed to another map on the wall which showed
additional landscaping on either side of York Road with walkways
to facilitate flow of pedestrian traffic in the area. The map
.also pointed to certain land use problems in the area.
PUBLIC AND PRIVATE IMPROVaIENTS
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Mr. Dobbins went into a discussion of some of the public and
private improvements that have been called for in the overall concept
of the historical gate�-7ay. The improvements which are essentially
public in nature would be the underground relocation of utility
wires, roadwlay improvements, and the possible acquisition of sites
along the historical gateway. He noted that a major roadway improve-
ment: for the area is, of course, already planned and will be con-
structed t tis Su r.
The improveients which are within the private domain would
include the relocation and joint use of parking lots. He noted
that while the Village or sore other entity might act as a conduit
for discussing, such matters, the basic decision to use the properties
in this matter is a private one. Changes in architectural design
for existing buildings also are private sector decisions. tlr. Dobbins
,lent on to mention that 67htle a dichoto:?y of public. vs. private
improvc"i'.ents is useful For discussion. purposes, in actuality a
clos.o workin; relationship with til(' public and private sector will
be needed to tnr( various asp<cts of the historical.
(gI eway. ' r Dobbins riDz�^d that t:h(� rur.stl.ons discussed abOVE_'
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orc;ani-at:ona st,uctu'r- to be.. us-,:d in implementing; the improve- ..�
rn--nts enti-ision^d in the gate., ay concept.
Mr. Dobbins noted that the Oak Brook Plan Con—mission is
currently studying the area as well as the DCP,PC Staff. The
historical gateway is also being reviewed by the joint Hinsdale-
Oak Brook Co:;.+ittee of the respective Village Boards.
The Commission took- a recess at approximately 10:10 a.m.
and reconvened at approximately 10:30 a.m_ to receive the comments
and. proposals from those in attendance (President Duncan and Charles
Foster arrived during the break).. ler. Johnston proceeded to ask for
the co�nents and proposals from the persons in attendance at the
meeting (a list of the persons attending the meeting is attached).
COMINiLEN1S AND PROPOSALS
Herbert A. Tews, •_President of Graue Mill and Museu;n, noted .
that the rajor goal of Graue Mill is to see that it is upgraded
significantly along with-the surrounding areas. He noted that the
Graue Mill is currently attempting to broaden the base of membership
to include more citizens. He noted that plans call for expanding
the program of Graue Mill to include the demonstration of crafts and
the teaching of weaving skills. The renovation of the Miller home
to its original architectural design also is a goal of the Graue
Mi 11. lir. Tews proceeded to mention the objectives of the Graue
Mill Board as they relate to the historical gateway concept:-
1. There needs to be a long range solution to the traffic problems
in the area. This must be done first. 2. Organize the groups of
all interested parties which should include a noted architect to
aid in the devel.op:nentcfan overall plan. 3. - Establish a gateway
district which should be a new legal entity. 4. The Graue Mill
Board is r.et in favor of developirr.; a traffic circle. 5. The
Gran Mill Board sees lit -e Value in :ovine, .the Miller ho,-,ie, fro.--a
its present location. The above objectives are designed to
preserve the Graue Mill area for future generations.
Mr. Carpenter inquired as to the ownership of the property
on K•71-:ich Graue. Mill is located. Mr. Tews stated that the Forest
Preserve owns the property.
[,ith r�;ardt to t'n.c 11,ii.11.er ho:, Mr. Teas stated that prrli.mi.nary
R�goci.atio;,s Nave taken plp,cc with 'N'r. lazy, the current oa;nrr of the
Miller ho and that tilt Forest Foundation may acouire the home and
ti rn i ov-r to thr Forest District. Ile �•-ernt on to mention that: an
atchi tact ?,:r,n engagr�d to determi_nr the cost of reGtarirg the
building; to i - or. i.pina1. condition. l,r. Tews stotc,d that thr 'i>:a1' lt_er
hone would b< used for the expanded acti.viti.es, including a muscu;n,
of the
Mr. Carpenter asks-d ho-17 many persons per yeas visit the Atill•
'qtr. Tears s'-al-ed that 40,0^,D to 50,000 persons per year Visit: the
Crane 'Jill . Approximately 35,000 to 40,000 come by bus. Mr. Tews
mentioned that he would ' like to see rnor.e busses from thy• Robert
Crown Center visiting the Craue Mill. site. He noted that no ad-
mission fee is charged for students and that the primary revenues
for the Craue I'Li ll co=ne from memberships, the sale of corn meal,
and admission fees from adults. Mr. Tews was questioned as to
whether or not the parking lot to the east of Graue Mill would be
sufficient to acco-modate an increase in cars as a result of the
expanded activities. 2r. Tews stated that normally there are no
more than seven or eight cars per day, but that the lot can be
filled in the fall months. However, he went on to mention that the
existing parking area would be' sufficient to meet an increase in
demand. He noted that the lot is open to conform with the Forest
Preserve hours.
A question was asked as to whether or not the Mill would be open
on a year round basis. Mr. Tews stated that it would not and that it
is currently open from April to October. The new museum could, however,
be open all year round.
Mr. Johnston. inquired as to whether or not the Graue Mill
had its own logo and that it may be. appropriate to incorporate
the logo into a common signage scheme for the area. Mr_ Tews
stated that the Graue Mill does have its own logo and would
encourage its use in an overall signage concept for the area
(everyone agreed that the logo would serve as a very nice focal
-point for the area):
Mr. Johnston inquired as to the status of the York Tavern.
Barbara Reynolds from the Vil=lage of Oak Brook, responded by
saying that the Tavern has been remodeled several time-s and is
currently operating as a non-conforming use in Oak Brook in a
residential area. lair. Tews stated that the Graue 'Mill Association
had no plans to acouire the tavern and noted that it is located
on Forest Preserve property.
Mr. Robert ;-Iorris (speaking on behalf of tho Forest, Foundation
and Forest Preserve) stated that with respect to the teiiller_ hor:te,
the Forest Preserve has the right of first refusal and that it may
go back and condemn the property by court order if necessary.
Mr. Johnston proceeded to ask if there were any representatives
from the Robert Cro:en Center who wished to comment on the gateway
concept. Mr. eforris (now speaking on behalf of the Robert Cron
Cc:lter) noted that an environmental section had recently bi.en es-
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Mr. tdi lson Connel, Jr. stated that the little white church in
Oak Brook is an integral part of the gateway concept and that it
attracts many visitors. He stated that attempts are no.a being made
to acquire the property. The church recently celebrated its 100th
anniversary and services were at one time held in both German and
English. The Village of Oak Brook included the church in its
comprehensive plan.
Mrs. Audrey Muschler, President of the Oak Brook, Historical
Society, stated that the idea of a historical gateway is an excellent
one and should be pursued. She stated that as part of any overall
plan for the area, sidewalks should not be extended beyond the Graue
Mill area and that traffic should be discouraged from entering
residential areas. With regard to the archaeological finds on the
property owned by George Morency at 948.York Road, Mrs. Muschler
reported that the site, as well as some additional sites in Oak
'Brook, date back to 8,000 B.C. The archaelogical surveys were
made by Dr. Striver of Northcaestern University and according to
sirs. 'Muschler, he would no-.a like the opportunity to make exploratory .
excavations beginning in tiarch. After some further discussion on this
matter, r;rs. Muschler stated that the exploratory excavation would
take about four to six weeks. Mr. Morency responded by stating
that this would be satisfactory to him and he saw.no reason why
he cannot cooperate in this venture.
Mr. Stanley Walton of the Hinsdale Historical Society stated
that as of December 30, the Historical Society is now the owner
of the Ben Fuller home currently located at 948 York Road. He
noted that the Historical Society is currently looking for a
permanent site for the Fuller ho:-- The Historical Society will
pay for the cost of moving the home along with the cost for con-
structing a new foundation. The cost for converting the home
to a ;,useum would also have to be paid by the Historical Society.
It CJ< S Pointe-] out that Mr. S-1-wend ener had offered to provide 1
temporary site for the home. With respect to providing a permanent
site for the home, discussions have taken place concerning the
possible location of the home east. of the Graue Mill parking, lot.
Mr. Morris stated that some preliminary work had been done and
that a serer line appears to run through this area which could
malke any s to in this area unsuitable. Mrs. Reynolds from Oak
Brook stated that the Village had recently adopted a flood plain
ordinance and ti,at there may be some question as to whether or
not. a bui Iclin. ; could be rhov2d to a site in this area.
Morency, develop-^r of the proposed office building
at 948 Yo:-l: Read, stated that parki.nc; for his building would be
locar..�i to t:tti rear. and to the side of the building and that tht-
�7chit:Fctu_-al design of thr, buildi.n would not detract from the
app.^aranc, o`: VIA- Grp ?fill . !I(- aLso menr_i.oned that- he is currently
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strc-ets. 'ir. Johnston asked if thc� establishment of frontage roads
in the arca would create any problomks for Mr. 1-1,orency. tor. Morency
stated that there would be no real problem as far as he ,as concerned.
Mr. Pease stated that consideration should be given to establishing
a pedestrian pathway that would start at the Graue kill and proceed
eastward under the tollway to connect with the pathways in Beemis
Woods. Bee-lis Woods has paths which Lead to Brookfield Zoo.
Mrs. Victoria Lagges of the Hinsdale Fullersburg Home Owners
Association stated that her group is very interested in what is
happerin„ with the gateway project and that the project is one of
the finest ventures that has been pursued in recent years. . She noted
that any decisions ihade with respect to the historical gateway would
affect the Hinsdale Fullersburg area and that this is the time for
the citizens in the area to join in the discussions. Mr. Connell
and Mrs. Lagges went into a brief history of the Fullersburg area.
Mrs. Lagges proceeded to outline some possible boundry lines for the
gateway.
The impact of the new traffic control device, to be installed
February 4, restricting traffic movements to right turns only at
Spring goad and 31st Street during peak ,hour traffic flows was discussed_
Joseph Able of the DCRPC stated that he was in attendance at the
meeting as an observer. Mr. Ed Glatfelter, Assistant Manager of Oak
Brook, was in attendance at the meeting as an observer.
Mr. William Teegan, representing Standard Oil (Standard Oi-1
ownes th.p northwest corner of York and Ogden) stated that his company
is very interested in the gateway concept and would be happy to
participate. In the discussions on the property.
i•Tr. Peter Teschner of the Doings submitted a list of items
for consideration in the historical, gateway concept (see attachment).
Mr. Johnston proceeded to ask if there was anyone else in attendance
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With no further comments, Mr. Joi-instoa thanked everyone for ai:tendin
and stated that the meeting had been very useful_
The meeting was adjourned at 12;30 p.m.
Respectfull;/ submitted,
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This is a summary of the first
work draft of ar, Urban Design
proposal for the Oakbrook-Hinsdale
Historic Gateway. The contents do
not represent official views and
policies of the Planning Commission.
INTRGUOUCTION
York Road, between Ogden Ave;-,ue and Salt Crcc� ,
:provides an important historic gateway to the
ca� Village of Hinsdale and Oak Brook. The corridor
ViLUtraverses an area which is endowed with outstanding
uj natural quality and structures of historical im-
portance. In recent years, the gateway corrider
has expo'rienced a general decline in its physical
" character, due to a variety of factors/such as
intrusion of imcompatible land uses; lack of
architectural control, deterioration of visual
quality, and poor traffic circulation. The physical
squalor is now :the dominating visual feature that j
negates the historic heritage of the area and
urgently needs to be corrected before more harm !
-- is caused to the environment. �.
The intention of this Urba:. Design project is to
examine the problems of the area and suggest design
proposals and implementation mechanisms that maximize
� -t positive potentials to generate a responsive and
culturally alive environment. The citizens of the
area and various local agencies have already
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expressed their enthusiasm for such a project.
The development objectives, ,which subscribe to the
planning goals of the two co ;unities, have been
cog filed after having undM,rtaken an initial study
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Of the needs, problems and opportunities of the
MNIVAY ''. area. The objectives are:
�' . . 1. To improve and revitalize the physical character
of the gateway corridor.
2. To reinforce the visual and historical image of
the corridor.
X, To encourage uses and d inctions compatible' with
Ck j+ "�. the historic character c,.t the area.
+ 4. To eliminate undesirable uses and deteriorating
structures of no historic or aesthetic importance.
5. To improve the vehicular and pedestrian circulation
and provide a bike-ATay system linking areas of
interest. ,.
6. To improve the existing bridle paths and explare
new extensions. .
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The process methodology for developing urban design
concepts. for the Gateway area consists of four
major stages that are grouped within a cyclical
process. Following is the process diagram that
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The preliminary investigation- of the area -- the
initial phase of the project -- has dealt with the
compilation and assessment of information related
to the Gateway corridor. . The information base, sol
:. developed, is being utilized in the preparation of
design guidelines and concepts. It includes the
following: .
1. EXAMINATION OF THE URBAN STRUCTURE.-
2. . IDENTIFICATION OF PARTICIPANTS AND NEEDS.
3. EXAMINATION OF COMPREHENSIVE PLAN AND PLAN-
XING OBJECTIVES.
4, REVIEW OF PUBLIC POLICIES AND ZONING REG— '
ULATIONS.
5. REVIEW OF PUBLISHED DATA AND REPORTS.
6. VISUAL ANALYSIS.
7. OBSERVED MAJOR PROBLEMS AIti'D POTENTIALS OF THE
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The image of the Graue Mill, the historical 'land-
mark and locus of the gateway, presently lacks
visual clarity due to the porn: physical character
of tha area south of the mill"
he visual analysis of the area -- an examination. of
he visual quality of the environment -- has helped
n identifying major observable problems and poten- � 1
ials. The information so obtained has been valuable/
n developing the design objectives that seek a
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the positive attributes of the
attTway corridor.
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The gateway image of the corridor is The architectural form of the liquor store, the r
negated by the existence of service union gas station and the auto repair shop suggests
oriented commercial functions such as a a clear departure from the style represented by
gas station and an auto repair shop. the Graue Mill and period type architecture of the
The dominance of these uses, with their area.
partially exposed work spaces, affords an
undesirable contrast to the surroundings d h�7�
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The omnipresence of utility poles and The pedestrian sidewalks and abruptly along York
cables mars the visual perception of Road at the municipality boundary line. Also,
the corridor. The discomfort is further there -is a visible lack of pedestrian amenities
compounded by the street and commercial such as crossings and street landscape fixtures.
signage. The signs are not only haphazardly ---�
placed and unimaginatively designed, butjU%/r
also remain visually unsympathetic to the VV
historic heritage of the- area.
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The presence of buildings of historic
value Merits the creation of a historic
district with special zoning classifications '
and urban- design guidelines
'Z The corridor offers the potential of cultural and
of-face type functions compatible with the historic
character of .the area.
Building densities and bulk for new structures
along the corridor should be controlled to allow'
the visual dominance of the Graue Mill.
*.The gateway function of the area can be
further emphasized by intensively landscaping
the corridor and providing a_pedestrian and
bike ..path system. _
The preliminary investigation of the Gateway area from
the view point of urban design, has been an important
:•;,t .c�:,; diagnostic exercise in trying to obtain a fresh look at
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kind of design concepts can emerge from these considera-
tions? The DCRPC is presently working on the development
of these concepts, the overriding objectives of which are
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�tjyfp Gy L promote a responsive gateway environment. The- concept
. .�;::• �lL9p� proposals are, in essence a series of mutually related
plans designed to be implemented in progressive stages.
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Alternative I ) based on the basic design objectives.
•:;:; It represents a simulated view of the proposed physical
%:;•: 'r :;•:.; ; s configuration of major land uses and activities, and provides
A a base for generating more detailed plans and implementation
strategies. The salient features of the concept are:
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'•:••' adapting them for cultural-educational functions.
* :•: 0•' ° 4. Rendering the Gateway corridor into an intensively
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The schematic concept provides a general indication
of the 'final' design product--- the ultimate
physical configuration. To arrive at this final
product, the design process has been structured to
consist of multiple phases, with each phase being
implemented over -.a period of time. At this stage,
the initial phase of the Alternative I has been
developed in a schematic form. The plan is still
open for modification and refinement. The final
phase will be an extension of the initial phase and
it shall be carrying the fully developed concept
toward effectuation.
1. Acquiring the property south of the mill, to act
as an integral part and extension of the histor-
ical-cultural center. The Miller's house, located
or. the property, would be restored and adapted
fox suitable cultural id.,educational use.
2. intensively landscaping the entire Gateway
corridor with trees, vegetation, human-scale
lighting fixtures and patterned. side-walk paving.
3. Illuminating the Graue Mill to create an element
of visual drama during late evening hours
4. Remodeling the front facades of the existing
structures, especially the liquor store, gas
station and the auto repair shop, to make them
visually compatible with the tradional architec-
tural character of the area.
S. Screening parking areas and exposed work spaces
by planting and earth 1.)crming.
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and street signage. Creating a design theme a
reflective of the historical character of the '
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7. Creating a pedestrian and bike-way system
an extension of the existing system -- to t
increase the recreational potential of the area
and to provide a linkage to the Forest Preserve.
8. Improving the existing road intersections.
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new extensions:-along the creek.
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10. Replacing utility poles, and overhead wires by
underground cables. ?
1. Organizing a Gateway committee consisting of
concerned citizens, professionals and local
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agencies.
2. Incorporation of a Historic Gateway District {
within the municipal ,jurisdiction of both
villages.
3. Development of special zoning and urban design
guidelines to regulate development in the Gateway
corridor -- adopted by both municipalities for this
purpose.
4. Promoting a public awareness program; using mass -
media, exhibits and promotional literature -- with
provisions for public response built into it. j
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Lombard, Illinois 6,0148
,January 10, 10,78
Mr• Kenneth Gar-m-1 c-na_ni
V3_11age Manager
Village of Oakbrook
1200 Oa.kb ool< Road
Oa i;broo'-:, Illinois
Dear Mr. Carmi gran
In regard to your request for the cost of placing our over-
head electric facilities on Yorn Road underground from Old York
Road to Ogden, Avenue, the following cost would be incurred.
1 Replace overhead on York. Road with underground from
approximately 300 ' No. of 22nd St. to Old York Road.
Charge to the Village would be approximately $95,000 ,
2. Replace existing overhead with underground, in duct system
from 22nd Street to 31st St. Charge to the Village would
be appro.xima tel.y $205,000 .
3> Replace existing overhead with underground, in duct system
from, 31st St. to Ogden Ave. Charge to the Village would
be approximately $295,000 . Total costs of the above segments
is $595,000 .
In .addi.tion to the above char-as , the Village or individual
customers would be responsible for any on property wiring cha.nges
ne-cessitated by the sex-Aice conversion to underground. Informi.nG,
and obta:in .n.g permission of private property awners is the Village
responsibility. Be advised that there are nine street lights on
C. E. Company poles on York road that could be eliminated by the
Tha cosh for the project are predicated on C. E. Company
bring able to obtain the necessary R.O.W. and rights for placement
of the required facilities . The costs are approximate; final cost
would be determined upon Village acceptancproject.e of this The
cost estimate is valid for 180 days .
If you have further questions, ple ase call. ,me,
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LEGAL DESCRIPTION - GRAUE MILL GATEWAY AREA
Commencing at a point on the South line of the Southeast Quarter of Section 36,
Township 39 North, Range 11 East of the Third Principal Meridian at the Southeast
corner of Lot 4 in Graue's Assessment Plat #2, thence North along the East line
of said Lot 4 to a point 200 feet North of the South line of the Southeast Quarter
of Section 36, Township 39 North, Range 11 East of the Third Principal Meridian;
thence West approximately 425.06 feet to a point on the East line of York Road;
thence North along the East line of York Road 176.6 feet to a point 375 feet
North of the South line of said Southeast Quarter of Section 36; thence East along
said line approximately 523.25 feet to the South line of Salt Creek; thence North
and West along the South line of Salt Creek to the East line of York Road; thence
North along the East line of York Road to the North line of Wennes Court, as ex-
tended, thence West along the North line of Wennes Court and as extended and con-
tinuing West along the North line of Wennes Court to the East line of the Southwest
Quarter of said Section 36; thence West 66 feet to a point along the East line of
Lot 4 in Wennes Subdivision; thence South along the East line of said Lot 4, and as
extended, to a point approximately 220 feet South of the Southeast corner of said
Lot 4; thence West along a line to the Northeast corner of Lot 1 in Soukup's
Subdivision at its intersection with Washington Street; thence South along the
East line of said Lot 1 to the South line of said Lot 1; thence West along the
South line of said Lot 1 and along the South lines of Lots 1 and 2 in Rueber.'s
Subdivision to a point approximately 62.45 feet East of the West line of Lot 2 in
Rueben's Subdivision; thence South approximately 330 feet to a point, thence East
to a point on the West side of Washington Street, said point being approximately
554.3 feet North of the South line of the Southwest Quarter of Section 36; thence
South along the West line of Washington Street to the center line of Glendale
Avenue; thence East along the center line of Glendale Avenue, and as extended,
to the place of beginning.
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