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04/06/19594/6/59 MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL, DES PLAINES, ILLINOIS HELD IN COUNCIL ROOM, CITY HALL, APRIL 6t_1252,__ CALL TO ORDER. The meeting was called to order by Mayor Herbert H. Behrel with Alderman Rateike, Dunlap, Tures, Wright, Neff, Wexler, Figard, Prickett, Tistle, Massman, McKay and Callaghan responding to roll call. APPROVAL OF MINUTES. The motion was made by Alderman Prickett and sedonded by Massman to approve the minutes of April 16th. The motion was voted upon by acclamation. REPORTS BY CITY OFFICIALS. The Clerk submitted the reports of Building Commissioner Ruck and City Clerk for March. Also a three months report of Health Officer Hartmann was received. City Attorney Dowd reported he had received a Summons regarding the Chicago and Northwestern Railway case on zoning of their property at Thacker. Street and Lee Corporation case for building permit at Oakton and Locust Streets. The Mayor referred both summons to the Judiciary Committee. OPEN BIDS ON SIDEWALKS. On motion by Alderman Rateike and second by Dunlap, the Clerk was instructed to open the bids on sidewalks. There was only one bid of Robert Russell for 52 cents per square foot. The motion was made by Alderman McKay and seconded by Tures to award the bid to Mr. Russell, there being only one bid at the same price as last year by Mr. Russell and his work being satisfactory. The Mayor put the question and the Clerk called the roll with the following results: Ayes: Alderman•Rateike, Dunlap, Wright, Tures, Neff, Wexler, Figard, Prickett, Tistle, Massman, McKay and Callaghan. Nays: None. The Mayor declared the motion carried. OPEN BIDS ON REMODELING CITY HALL. On motion by Alderman Tures and second by Dunlap the Clerk was instructed to open the remodeling bids. The following bids were received: "An ngn Otis Construction Company $ 71,850.00 $ 9,180.00 Timberconstruction 75,467.00 9,998.00 B.W.Handler 78,890.00 9,271.00 Stade Construction Company 79,040.00 10,640:00 Consumers Construction Company 79,565.00 8,072.00 Taheny Bros. Company 82,387.00 9,534.00 Otto A. Schulz 84,437.00 8,155.00 Cornell & Fornell 84,948.00 10,744.00 Theodore Wetterman 87,378.00 8,508.00 Chris Paschen 88,058.00 '10,321.00 Dn motion by Alderman Wright and second by'Figard the bids were referred to Building and Grounds, Finance Committees and Mr. Geiger. OPEN BIDS FOR LOWERING TURBINE. On motion by Alderman Figard and second by Dunlap the Clerk was instructed to open the above bids. The following bids were received: Boyd and Storm $ 2,271.15 L.Cliff Neely 2,555.00 M.P.Schneller & Associates 2,647.00 On motion by Alderman Wright and second by Figard the bids were referred to the Water, Finance Committees, Supt and Engineer. The Mayor declared a recess and on reconvening the motion was made by Alderman Tures and seconded by prickett to award the bid to Boyd and Storm and other checks or bonds be returned. The Mayor put the question and the Clerk called the roll with the following • results: Ayes:. Alderman Rateike, Dunlap, Wright, Tures, Neff, Wexler, Figard, Prickett, Tistle, Massman, McKay and Callaghan. Nays: None. The Mayer declared the motion carried. CRAIG MANOR ANNEXATION. iiderman Wexler reported for the Municipal development Committee on the above that a two acre park is being given to the Des Plaines Park District and a cash gift to School District No. 26 of $150.00 for each house sold up to 50 houses and thereafter $100. per house sold. Payment to be made ten days after sale of each house. Storm water empties into Feenville Creek. Plan Commission has approved annexation and subdivision. The Committee recommends annexation of area as shown and approval of subdivision as platted. Mayor and City Clerk be authorized to sign plat upon receipt of proper bonds to cover cost of improvements. 4-6-59 On motion by Alderman Wexler and second by Figard the Council concurred in the recommendation. APPROVE HOWARD HIGHLANDS NUMBER 2 PLAT. Alderman Wexler reported the Municipal Development Committee recommends the approval of above plat and Mayor and City Clerk be authorized to sign plat upon posting of bond to cover cost of improvements. On motion by Alderman Wexler and second by Tistle the Council concurred on the report. UNITED MOTOR COACH PROTEST. Alderman Callaghan made a verbal report about the meeting with the Motor Coach officials and recommended no protest be made at present but the Attorney to hold the protest ip case in the future there are complaints about poor service. DRIVEWAYS SERVICE STATION CORNELL AND STATE STREETS. Alderman Mckay made the following report: As far as the driveways are concerned it is recommended that approval be granted for two 35 feet wide for the NW Highway side of the station (instead of 40 feet as requested), and two 30 feet wide for the State Street side (instead of one 40 feet and one 38 feet.) In connection with shade trees now in the parkways, it was agreed by Messrs. Ahbe and Smith for the Shell interests that noneof the trees will be removed except two of the five in the State Street parkway, and to partially compensate for the loss of these two trees the Shell people will have a nsw tree planted in an open parkway spot on the NW Highway side of the station. Mr. Mayor and Aldermen, it is moved that this report be concurred in and that permits for driveways be authorized subject to understanding as to parkway trees. /s/ S.E.Mckay ch. /S/S.E.Wexler On motion by ;Alderman McKay and second by Callaghan the Council concurred in the report. CENTER STREET ARTERIAL STREET NUMBER 9. Alderman McKay presented a resolution' to make Center Street an Arterial Street Number 9 from Oakton Street to Thacker Street. On motion by Alderman Mckay and second by Massman the Council adopted the resolution. TO WIDEN CENTER STREET FROM LINCOLN TO OAKTON`STREETS. Alderman Mckay presented a resolution to widen Center Street from Oakton to Lincoln Streets at a cost of $15,000.00 Motor Fuel Tax Funds. On motion by Alderman McKay and second by Massman the Council adopted the resolution. 125.000. FOR STORM SEWER SCOTT STREET. Alderman Mckay reported thatEngineer Fletcher recommended to increase the size of storm sewer in Scott Street at a cost of not to exceed $2,500. The motion was made by Aderman Mckay and seconded by lssman. The Mayor put the question and the Clerk called the roll with the following results: :Ayes: Alderman Rateike, Dunlap, Wright, Tures, Neff, Wexler, Figard, Prickett, Tistle, Massman, Mckay and Callaghan. Nays: None. The Mayor declared the motion carried. Alderman Mckay reported he had a copy trafficpurveY report from Safety Council which had been sent to Chicago Motor Club. He said he would refer the report to Barton and: Associates. SEPTIC TANK PERMIT FOR LOT 8 at 11 THACKER STREET. On motion by Alderman Prickett and second by Dunlap the Council approved a permit for septic tank at 115 Thacker Street. ORDINANCE PROHIBITING BACKING IN PARKING STALLS. On Alderman Wexler's request Attorney Dowd is to prepare an ordinance prohibiting backing into parking meter stalls. LIBRARY CONSTRUCTION AUDIT. The motion was made by Alderman Wright and seconded by Neff to have Laurin and Associates audit the account of Library Construction after all bills are paid. The Mayor put the question and the Clerk called the roll with the following results: Ayes; Alderman Rateike, Dunlap, Wright, Tures, Neff, Wexler, Figard, Prickett, Tistle, Massman, Mckay and Callaghan. Nays: None. The Mayor declared the motion carried. Alderman Wexler reported the Judiciary Committee will hold a meeting on April 13th at 8:00 P.M. regarding Buckhorn Trailer and other cases. R-4 ZONING. Alderman Wexler made the following report: Your Special Committee 4/6/59 Wexler report continued: - to study the provisions of the r-4 Multi -Family. Residential District had referred of it a letter from Mr. Ralph Martin regarding the alleged. stringent requirements of the present residential zoning ordinance. The ordinance which Mr. Martin referred was passed by the Council on October 6, 1958, and requires a minimum of 2800 square feet of lot area per dwelling unit for multiple family construction. The Committee twice met in public session and heard comment frcm a number of builders in the community, members of the Plan Commission and a representative of the Building Department. The multi -family zoning ordinance prior to October, 1958, permitted eighty families to the acre or, approximately 575 square feet of lot area per dwelling unit so that the present requirement is about five times that of the old ordinance. It was the contention of the builders that while it might be possible to construct town houses in the outlying or undeveloped areas of the City the present 2800 square feet provision was prohibitive as far as building efficiency units or apartments in the old section of town - namely, that area North of the railroad district and concentrated primarily in the first ward. A review by the Building Department representative of recent development and construction in the old section of town indicated that land could be reclaimed and developed to the betterment of the City by using the figure of 1000 square feet of lot area per dwelling unit and that 2800 square feet was an improbable figure. In addition, it was pointed out that the City ordinances contain the following restrictions in multi -family district: a. A height limitation of thirty-five feet. b. An off street parking requirement of one parking stall for each dwelling unit. c. A front yard set back of 25 feet. d. A side yard of at least 5 feet. Your committee therefore recommends: 1. That the proposed ordinance now on second reading before the Council attempting to reclassify all multi -family property to the new requirement of 2800 square feet not be passed at this time. 2. That the residential zoning ordinance of October 6, 1958, be referred to the Plan Commission with the suggestion that they consider the following proposal: a. Amend the R-4 multi -family residential district to 2500 square feet of lot area per dwelling unit from its present requirement of 2800 square feet with the provision that this apply to all future multi -family districts. b. Amend the residential zoning ordinance of October 6, 1958, by establishing a new district entitled R-5 multiple family district having the same requirements as R-4 except that there be a minimum of 1000 square feet of lot area per dwelling unit with the provisions that this apply toall existing multi -family districts. /s/ Sydney B.Wexler /s/ Robert Bell On motion by Alderman Wexler and second by Dunlap the Council concurred in the recommendation. Alderman Neff voted "no". CIVIL DEFENSE. Alderman Figard reported the Civil Defense organization were very active in their work and introduced Harry Kinser, Director, who informed the Council of their activities. APPROVAL OF BILLS. Alderman Prickett presented the following resulution:. BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DES PLAINES THAT THE FOLLOWING BILLS ARE DUE AND PAYABLE AND THAT THE MAYOR AND CITY CLERK BE AND ARE HEREBY AUTHORIZED TO MAKE PAYMENT FOR SAME, Total $21,718.50 (A copy of.resolution placed before each.Alderman and on file 4/6/59 with the City Clerk. The motion was made by Alderman. Prickett and seconded by Figard to adopt the resolution. The Mayor put the question and the Clerk called the roll with the following results: Ayes: Alderman Rateike, Dunlap, Wright, Tures, Neff, Wexler, Figard, Prickett, Tistle, Massman, Mckay and Callaghan. Nays: None. The Mayor declared the motion carried. ZONING VARIATION 821 CENTER STREET. The Clerk informed the Council the Zoning Board granted the variation at 821 Center Street for Dental Laboratory. ZONING BOARD RECOMMENDATION "OFF STREET PARKING ORDINANCE". The Clerk read.the recommendation: - That in paragraph 19A.7. (b)(2) - add the words after 'parking spaces shalEbeeprovided' - "for floor space areas in excess of 2,500 square feet per building". The purpose of this amendment is to exempt buildings of 2,500 square feet or less from the requirements of parking spaces of this ordinance in commercial districts. That paragraph 19A.8.(b) be amended by deleting after the works !shall be at least' - "lo feet" - and inserting in lieu thereof - "9 feet" - and, after the works ' in width and at least' - deleting the work "20 feet" and inserting the words - "18 feet". The purpose,of this amendment is to reduce the requirements for the size of a parking space since evidence was furnished at the hearing that the size requirement is excessive. That the evidence presented was convincing as to the desirability of NOT repealing the existing "Off -Street Parking" ordinance and to amend as heretofore described. The motion was made by Alderman Wexler and seconded by Massman to except the recommOdation and attorney draft ordinance. On motion by Alderman Neff and second by Figard to amend the ordinance was approved by Council that the Zoning Board representative and Alderman Massman meet with the attorney about the ordinance. The previous motion was then approved as amended. On motion by Alderman Neff and second by Massman the Council approved to refer the down- town business area to the April 8th meeting with Barton Associates on traffic survey. On motion by Alderman Rateike and second by Wexler that the 19-4A be included in the ordinance. J.P.TUTHILL LETTER ON ROUTE 62. The Clerk read the above letter that the portion of SET Route 62, Wolf Road from Oakton Street to Algonquin Road and Algonquin Road from Wolf Road to the western City limits has been abandoned as a State road. That the City now has the opportunity to assume maintenance on portions of 'golf and Algonquin Roads which are abandoned. The letter was referred to Supt. Wernicke to reply because Wolf Road is still a State Road. Adopt forest Preserve annexation ordinance. The Clerk read for second reading the above ordinance. The motion was made by Alderman Rateike and seconded by Dunlap to adopt the ordinance. The Mayor put the question and the Clerk called the roll with the following results: Ayes: Aderman Rateike, Dunlap, Wright, Tures, Neff, Wexler, Figard, Prickett, Tistle, Massman, Mckay and Callaghan. Nays: None. The Mayor Voted "Aye" and declared the motion carried. ADOPT ORDINANCE ANNEXING NORTHEAST CORNER OF CENTRAL AND WOLF ROADS. The Clerk read for second reading the above ordinance. The motion was made by .Alderman Prickett and seconded by Massman to adopt the ordinance: The Mayor put the question and the Clerk called the roll with the following results: Ayes: Alderman Rateike, Dunlap, Wright, Tures, Neff, Wexler, Figard, Prickett, Tistle, Massman, Mckay and Callaghan. Nays: None. The Mayor voted "Aye" and declared the motion carried. REZONING APPLICATION NORTHWEST CORNER GOLF AND MT.PROSPECT ROADS. The Clerk presented the above application. On motion by Alderman Massman and'second by Figard the application was referred to Zoning Board of Appeals sitting as a Commission to call a hearing. REZONING APPLICATION 1626-1630 WHITE STREET. The Clerk presented the above application. On motion by Alderman Massman and second by Prickett the application was referred to Zoning Board of Appeals to call a hearing. FIRST READING REGULATING PARKING ON NARROW STREETS. The Clerk read for first reading the above ordinance. PLAT OF FIRST ADDITION TO BLUETT'S FAIRVIEW GARDENS. The Clerk presented the above plat. The Mayor referred the plat to Plan Commission. 4/6/59 REQUEST FOR.ANNEXATION SOUTHEAST CORNER GOLF.AND.ELMHURST ROADS. The Clerk presented the above request with plat. The Mayor referred same to Plan Commission. PLATS FOR VACATION AND DEDICATION OF ALLEY. The Clerk presented the above two plats which involved same property.. The Mayor referred the plats to Plan Commission. EX -ALDERMAN ERNEST FRIOTTIS DEATH. The Clerk.informed the Council of E. Friott's death. He served as Alderman from 1932 to 1934 and 1937 to 1941 in Fourth Ward. Supt. Warnicke suggested the Attorney draft ordinance on throwing rubbish in River due to letter the Mayor received from Sanitary District. The Clerk informed the Council there is an ordinance on same. ( Page 280 Section ,228) At request of an Alderman the Mayor referred to the Plan Commission of having a minimum lot size for Commercial District in new areas. STREET DEDICATION IN DE MUCCI'S SUBDIVISION - ANHHERST AVENUE. The Clerk submitted a plat. of above. The Mayor referred the plat to Plan Commission. ORCHARD LAKE SUBDIVISION. The above was approved by Plan Commission and Mayor referred same to Municipal Development Committee. AADJOURNMENT. The motion' was made by Alderman Tures and seconded by Wright to adjourn. The motion was voted upon by acclamation. MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL DES PLAINES, ILLINOIS HELD IN COUNCIL ROOM, CITY HALL, APRIL 20, 1959 AT 8:00 P.M. CALL TO ORDER. The meeting was called to order by Mayor Herbert H.Behrel who presided with Alderman Rateike, Dunlap, Tures, Wright, Wexler, Figard, Prickett, Tistle, Massman, Bell, Mckay and Callaghan responding to roll call. APPROVAL OF MINUTES. The Mayor informed the council the meeting would be . recessed to call a meeting of the Board of Local Improvements to open the bids on Oakton Gardens sewer - a Special Assessment. After reconvening the motion was made by Alderman Prickett and seconded by Figard to approve the minutes of April 6, 1959. Alderman Mckay requested to change the $25,000 to $2,500 on Sdott Street Storm Sewer. The motion then voted upon by acclamation. OPEN BIDS ON FIRE TRUCK. On motion by Alderman Rateike and second by Tures the bids on fire truck were opened. The following bids were received: Seagrave Corporation, Columbus 7, Ohio $ 41,992.00 Midwest Fire & Safety Equipment, 1605 Prospect avenue Indianapolis 3, Indiana 43,593.74 American LaFrance, 445 N,Lake Shore Drive, Chicago 11, 43,400.00 On motion by Alderman Prickett and second by Tistle the bids were referred to the Fire and Finance Committees. OFFICIAL REPORTS. The Clerk submitted the report of City Treasurer for March. At Engineer Fletchers request the Mayor referred the enlarging of water mains from the Water plant to Mt. Prospect Road to the,Water Committee. The Mayor referred to the Fire Committee and City Attorney regarding the doubling up of families in homes. APPROVE ORCHARD LAKE SUBDIVISION. Alderman Bell reported the Municipal Development Committee approved the Orchard Lake Subdivision. On motion by Alderman Bell and second by Dunlap the Council approved the plat and authorized the Mayor and City Clerk to sign plat after bond has been received for improvements. CITY HALL REMODELING. On motion by Alderman Rateike.and second by Tistle the Council approved to return the six high bidders bonds or checks. Four low bids were retained for the Building Committee to continue to study.