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10/13/1958 Adjourned Meeting69 Qo/6/58 1 1 1 CIVIL DEFENSE TRAILER. Alderman Figard requested the parking of the Civilian Defense -Trailer. He is to contact Alderman Rateike. APPROVAL OF BILLS. Alderman Prickett presented the following resolution: BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DES PLAINES THAT THE FOLLOWING BILLS ARE DUE AND PAYABLE AND THATiTHE MAYOR AND CITY, CLERK BE AND ARE HEREBY AUTHORIZED TO MAKE PAYMENT FOR SAME. Total $34,872.43. (A copy of resolution placed before each Alderman and on file with City Clerk) The motion was made by Alderman Prickett and seconded by Tures to adopt the resolution. The Mayor put the question and the Clerk called the roll with the following results: Ayes: Alderman Bell, McKay, Rateike, Dunlap, Wright, Tures, Neff, Wexler, Figard, Prickett, Tistle and Massman. Nays: None. The Mayor declared the motion carried. PREMIER ROSE-BAUSKE REZONING. The Clerk read the recommendation of the Zoning Board on the above. The Council allowed the following to speak: Mr.K.Meyer, Attorney of School Board; Mr. F; Opeka, Attorney for Park District; Mr. Lawton for Bauske;AIr. Mellman for Premier -Rose; Mr. Wyman, President School Board; Mr. Brandel, purchaser of property. Mr. K. Meyer presented an ordinance based on Plan Commission recommendation and the Council placed some on first reading. The Park District requesting the property they intend to purchase should be Residential not Industrial. The Zoning Board recommendation was confusing and was referred to City Attorney for classification. ADJOURNMENT. In order to rush the rezoning for the School Board the motion was made by Alderman Prickett and seconded by Bell to adjourn to Monday, October 13, 1958 at 8:00 P.M. The motion was voted upon by'adclamation. o W. J. Henrich City Clerk ADJOURNED MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL DES PLAINES, ILLINOIS HELD IN COUNCIL ROOM, CITY HALL OCTOBER 11L1958 at 8:00 P.M. CALL TO ORDER. The meeting was called to order by the City Clerk with Alderman Bell, McKay, Dunlap, Tures, Wright, Neff, Wexler, Prickett and Massman responding to roll call. The Clerk informed the Council the Mayor was out of the City on business and a Mayor pro tem was to be appointed.. On motion by Alderman Tures and second by Dunlap the Council approved the appointment of Alderman Prickett as Mayor pro tem. BAUSKE-PREMIER ROSE ZONING ORDINANCE. There being only nine Alderman, Mr. K. Meyer asked to have the ordinance be deferred to next Monday s meeting. It ' was then suggested to discuss the ordinance and to find out about any other agreements. Alderman Tistle and Rateike appeared at this time. Commissioner' Feulner of the Park District presented a letter which the Clerk read regarding the agreement made with Mr. Brandell regarding the lana which the Park District desires. After considerable discussion the ordinance was referred to the Attorney to make some changes and copies are to be given to the Aldermen before next Monday's meeting. REZONING RECOMMENDATION 10 to 1564 Park Place. The Clerk read the following recommendation: Your Zoning Board of Appeals; acting as a Commission, has had referred to it the matter of considering rezoning of the following described property, from "Multi -Family" to "Commerical": Town of Rand,. Thomas resubdivision of Lots 11 to 30, Sub.Lots 26 to 36 inclusive, Section 16, 17, 20 and 21, Town 41, Range 12, in Cook County Illinois: Commonly known as : 1530, 1538, 1546, 1556, 1560 and 1564 Park Place, Des Plaines, Illinois. 10/13/ Your Zoning Board of Appeals, acting as a Commission, has had referred to it the matter of considering rezoning of the following described property, from "Commercial" to ''Light Manufactnr"ing": A tract of land in Revere Park Sub'n. in Sections 21 and 28, T-41-N,R-12, East of the 3rd P.M., described as follows: Commencing at the S.W. corner of block 10 in Revere Park Sub'n. aforesaid; thence East parallel with the South line of said block to the center line of the Des Plaines River; thence Southeasterly along the thread of said river to the north line of Springer street; thence West along the North line of Springer Street and the south line of block 10 to the point of beginning, Cook County, Illinois. Your Zoning Board :of Appeals, acting as a Commission, advises as follows: 1. That due notice to the parties and to the public of this proceeding and of the public hearing held September 16, 1958 was given as required by law and that the Board has jurisdiction of the subject matter and of the parties. 2. That the property in question has been used for light manufacturing for approximately 88 years. 3. That to the north and west is commercial usage. 4. That,to the east and south is the Forest Preserve District. 5. That there is very little likelihood of "Industrial" zoning being extended to adjacent properties. 6. That the proposed purchaser of the property is aware of and will conform to the restrictions imposed by "I-2 Industrial" zoning. 7. That adequate space on the property is available for present and future parking and that no additional traffic congestion will be caused by the rezoning. 8. That the purchaser promises to improve the existing structure by removing the third floor, removing and replacing all the windows and installing a modern facade on the building. 9. That there were three objectors one of whom stated he represented about thirty objectors. 10. That the evidence presented was convincing as to the desirability of granting this rezoning from "Commercial" to "Light Manufacturing". Your Zoning Board of Appeals, acting as a Commission, having heard and considered the evidence and being fully informed in the premises, on a vote of five for and one against this proposed amendment, recommends to the Mayor and City Council that,the proposed amendment to the Zoning Ordinance hereinbefore described, be GRANTED. The motion was made by Alderman McKay and seconded by Tures to concur in the report. On motion by Alderman Bell and second.by Neff the Council referred the report to the Municipal Development Committee. REZONING RECOMMENDATION SOUTHWEST CORNER WOLF AND CENTRAL'ROADS. The Clerk read the following report: Your Zoning Board of Appeals, acting as a Commission, has had referred to it the matter of considering rezoning of the following described property, from "Residential" to "Commercial": Lots 94 and 95 in Gleich's Prospect Ridge Sub'n.; located at the S.W. corner of Wolf and Central Roads; Commonly known as 616 and 666 North Wolf Road, Des Plaines. Your Zoning Board of Appealb, acting as a Commission, advises as follows: 1. That due notice to the parties and to the public of this proceeding and of the public hearing held July 8, 1958 was given as required by law and that thti subject matter and of the parties. 2. That the property is at the southwest corner of Central Road and Wolf Road. 3. That it is proposed to construct a convenience shopping center with about three stores and an auto service station. =10/13/58 S.W.Corner Wolf & Central - 616-666 N.Wolf Road -Continued: 4. That there were no objectors. 5. That the evidence presented was convincinas to the desirability of granting this rezoning from "Residential" to Commercial" on the above described property. Your Zoning Board of Appeals, acting as a Commission, having heard and considered the evidence and being fully informed in the premises, on a vote of five for and none against this proposed amendment, recommends to the Mayor and City Council That the proposed amendment to the Zoning Ordinance hereinbefore described, be GRANTED. On motion by Alderman Tures and second by Tistle the Council concurred in the report and Attorney to draft ordinance. REZONING RECOMMENDATION 579 TO 681 NELSON LANE AT WOLF AND CENTRAL ROADS. The Clerk read the following report: Your Zoning Board of Appeals, acting as a Commission, has.had referred to it the matter of considering rezoning of the following described property, from "Residential" to "Multi -Family": Lots 84,85,86,87,88,89,90,91,92 and 93 in Gleich's Prospect Ridge Sub'n. located at the S.W. Corner of Wolf and Central Roads, Des Plaines, Illinois. Your zoning Board of Appeals, acting as a Commission, advises as follows: 1. That due notice to the parties and to the public of this proceeding and of the public hearing held July 8, 1958 was given as required by law and that the Board has jurisdiction of the subject matter and of the parties. 2. That the property contiguous and east of the subject property has-been recommended for rezoning to "Commercial". 3. That the property to the west is "Single Family Residential". 4. That the property in question will serve as a buffer zone between the. commercial to the east and the single family homes:to the west. • 5. That the petitioner intends to construct six apartment buildings each consisting of six small apartments as follows: four single bedrooms, one two-bedroom and one efficiency unit. 6. That there were no objectors. 7. That the evidence presented was convincing as to the desirability of granting this rezoning from "Residential" to "Multi -Family" on the subject property. Your Zonipg Board of Appeals, acting as a Commission, having heard and considered the evidence and being fully informed in the premises, on a vote of five for and none against this proposed amendment, recommends to the Mayor and City Council that the proposed amendment to the Zoning Ordinance hereinbefore described, be GRANTED. On motion by Alderman Wright and second by Tistle the Council concurred in the report and Attorney to draft ordinance. REZONING RECOMMENDATION 1003 PRAIRIE AVENUE. The Clerk read the following report: Your Zoning Board of Appeals, acting as a Commission, has had refgrred to it the matter of considering rezoning of the following described property, from "Single Family" to "Multiple Dwelling": The West 50' of lot 8 in block 29 in Des Plaines Manor Tract No. 2, a subdivision of part of the W-1/2 of Section 17, T-41-N,R-12, East of the 3rd P.M. in Cook County, Ill. 'lair Zoning Board of Appeals, acting as a Commission, advises as follows: 1. That due notice to the parties and to the public of thil proceeding and �f the public hearing held September 16, 1958 was given as required by law and that the Board has jurisdiction of the subject matter and of the parties. to/VA 1003 Prairie Avenue Rezoning - Continued: 2. That the properties to the east, the south and the west are "Single Family. Residential". 3. That there are several commercial buildings across Prairie :Avenue to the north. 4. That there were two objectors and a petition signed by thirty objectors to. "Multi -Family" zoning. 5. That there was little evidence of transition from "Single Family" to "Multi - Family" in the neighborhood. 6. That the evidence presented was not convincing as to the desirability of granting this rezoning'from this rezoning from "Single Family" to "Multi - Family Dwelling". Your Zoning Board of Appeals, acting as a Commission, having heard and considered the evidence and being fully informed in the premises, on a vote of six against and none for this proposed amendment, recommends to the Mayor and City Council. that the proposed amendment to the Zoning Ofdinance hereinbefore described, be DENIED. On motion by Alderman McKay and second by Dunlap the Council concurred in the report. REZONING RECOMMENDATION SOUTHEAST CORNER HOWARD AND ASH (HOWARD HIGHLANDS). The,Clerk read the following report: Your Zoning Board of Appeals, acting as a Commission, advises as follows: 1. That due notice to the parties and to the public of this proceeding and of the public hearing held:Julygl, 1958 was given as required by hi and that the Board has jurisdiction of the subject matter and of the parties. 2. That the property to the east was recommended for "Multi -Family" zoning by both the Plan Commission and the City Planner. 3. That the property to the north consists largely of older residences many of which are or have been converted to "Multi -Family". • 4. That the property to the south is St.Patrick's Academy. 5. That the property to the west is "Single Family Residential". 6. That the City's large elevated water tank is near the property in ,question to the northeast. 7. That there were no .objectors. 8. That the evidence presented was convincing as to the desirability of granting this rezoning from "Single Family Residential" to "Multi -Family". Your Zoning Board of Appeals, acting as a Commission, having heard and considered the evidence'and being fully informed in the premises, on a vote of five for and none against this proposed amendment to the Zoning Ordinance. hereinbefore described, be GRANTED. On motion by Alderman Dunlap and second by Rateike the Council concurred in the report and attorney to draft ordinance. REZONING RECOMMENDATION CHICAGO AND NORTHWESTERN RAILWAY NORTH OF THACKER STREET. The Clerk read the following report: Your Zoning Board of Appeals, acting'as a Commission, advises as follows: That due notice to the parties and to the public of this proceeding and of the public hearing held September 16, 1958 was given as required by law and that the Board has jurisdiction of the subject matter and of the parties. 2 That the property to the east consists of the Chicago & North 'Western Railway tracks and to the east of the tracks is the Meyer Coal & Material Company. 6 9 10/13/58 Chicago and Northwestern Railway property north of Thacker Street - Continued: 3. That to the north is a small park area. 4. That to the south is "Commercial" and "Residential". 5. That to the west, the land is undeveloped with the exepption of the City ' Filtration plant at the south end near Thacker Street. 6. That the south 150 -feet fronting on Thacker Street should be zoned "Commercial" for use as a convenience shopping center for the residents of the area. 7. That the Chicago and North Western Railway has promised to deed to the City of Des ]Plaines the west ten feet of the property in question, except the portion adjacent to the City Filtration Plant at the south end. This ten -foot strip ' may be landscaped with screening plantings and will act as a legal barrier to traffic between the 'Industrial" area to the east and the "residential" area to the west. 8., That in addition to the ten -foot strip to be deeded to the City of Des Plaines, the Chicago and North Western Railway has promised to dedicate the contiguous 33 feet as a public Street. 9. That the present "Industrial I-2" zoning ordinance requires that, "' No building shall be constructed closer than fifty feet from the front line of said premises.'" the works "' front line of said premises'" in this case 'is interpreted as meaning the easterly boundary of the 33 -foot strip to be dedicated as a public street. 10. That the ten -foot strip to be deeded to the City, together with the 33 -foot strip to be dedicated as a public street; also, the fifty -foot setback from the easterly boundary of said street (Totalling 93 feet) should remain "Single Family Residential" and will effectively prevent any future consideration of the property to the West`as "industrial".. 11. That the Chicago and North Western Railway has promised to deed to the City of Des Plaines a well -site at or near the northwest corner of their property. 12. That the property immediately adjacent to the railroad tracks and also across the tracks from the Meyer Coal and Material Company is not suitable for "Residential" use. 13. That the provisions of the "I-2 Light Industrial" use zoning ordinance are such that the nearby residents will not be harmed by thproposed zoning change. 14. That there were many objectors to "Industrial" zbning:'for the.entiretract. 15. That there was considerable animosity on the part of nearby residents toward the operation of the Chicago and North Western Railway due to the blockage of crossings and the noise of operation. The irritating characteristics of railroad operation were not considered relevant to the land use of the property but rather tended'to prove that the location of homes next to railroad tracks should be avoided expecially when a, coal and material yard is on the other side of the tracks. 16. The evidence introduced to prove the desirability of "Residential" use for the property in question indicated that such homes would present'a planning problem due to the proximity of the railroad tracks and the material yard. 17. That no evidence was introduced to show the decrease in value of single- family homes presently adjacent to "Industrial" areas -such as homes on the west side of NasonLane, the south side of Washington Street (east. of Wolf Road), or the west side of Garla n d Place. 18. That the remaining area as follows: a/ 2277.9 feet on the east - contiguous to the railroad ,tracks. b/ 335.12 feet (More or less) on the south contiguous to recommended "Commercial" area. c/ 2276.6 feet (more or less):on the west - contiguous to "Single Family Residential". d/ 342.52 feet on the north - contiguous to the park area is recommended to rezoning to "I-2 Industrial". 19. That the evidence presented was convincing as tothe desirability of Granting this rezoning from "Residential" to "Industrial" on the above- described tract of land. to/,4 Chicago and Northwestern Railway property north of Thacker Street - Continued: Your Zoning Board of Appeals, acting as a Commission,. having heard and considered the evidence and being fully informed‘in the premises, on a vote of six for and one against this proposed amendment, recommends to the Mayor and City Council that the proposed amendments to the Zoning Ordinance hereinbefore described, be GRANTED. The motion was made by Alderman Rateilve and seconded by Wexler to concur in the report. The Mayor pro tem put the question and the Clek called the roll with the following results: Ayes: Alderman Rateike. Nays: Alderman Bell, McKay, Dunlap, Wright, Tures, Neff, Wexler, Prickett, Tistle and Massman. The Mayor pro tem declared the motion lost. The Clerk reported on two variations at Chestnut and Oakton Streets and at Linden and Oakton Streets being denied on "loading Zone". Variation for widening driveway of First National Bank on Center Street granted. THIRD AVENUE APPROVED ARTERIAL STREET NUMBER 24. The Clerk reported the Highway Department approved to designate Third Avenue as Arterial Street Number 24. LOADING ZONE' ORDINANCE. The motion was made by Alderman Prickett and seconded by Rateike to repeal the "Loading Zone Ordinance". The motion and second was withdrawn and the ordinance will be,brpught.up at next meeting. ADOPT STOP SIGNS ORDINANCE MAPLE STREET AND PRATT AVENUE. The Clerk read for second reading the above ordinance. The motion was made by Alderman Tistle and seconded by Massman to adopt the ordinance. The Mayor pro tem put the question and the Clerk called the roll with the following results: Ayes: Alderman Bell, McKay, Rateike, Dunlap, Wright, Tures, Neff, Wexler, Prickett, Tistle and Massman. Nays: None. The Mayor pro tem declared the motion carried. ADOPT STOP SIGN ORDINANCE CURTIS STREET AND PRATT AVENUE. The Clerk read for second reading the above ordinance. The motion was made by Alderman Massman and seconded by Tistle to adopt the ordinance. The Mayor pro tem Put -the question and the Clerk called the roll with the following results: :Ayes: Alderman Bell, Rateike, Dunlap, Wright, Tures, Neff, Wexler, Prickett, Tistle, and Massman. Nays:: None. The Mayor pro tem declared the motion carried. ADOPT STOP SIGN ORDINANCE EVERETT AVENUE AND MAPLE STREET. The Clerk read for second reading the above ordinance. The motion was made by Alderman Tistle and seconded by Massman to adopt the ordinance. The Mayor pro tem put the question and the Clerk called the roll with the following results: Ayes: Alderman Bell, McKay, Rateike, Dunlap, Wright, Tures, Neff, Wexler, Prickett, Tistle and Massman. Nays: None. The Mayor pro tem declared the motion carried. ADOPT STOP SIGN ORDINANCE PROSPECT AVENUE DEAN STREET AND CIRCLE AVENUE. The Clerk read for secondreading the above ordinance. The motion was made by Alderman Wright and seconded by Tistle to adopt the ordinance. The mayor pro tem put the question and the Clerk called the roll with the following results:. Ayes: Alderman Bell, McKay, Rateike, Dunlap,•Wright, Tures, Neff, Wexler, Prickett, Tistle and Massman. Nays: None. The l'iayor pro tem declared the motion carried. ADOPT RESOLUTION ON ANNEXING FOREST PRESERVE PROPERTY. The Clerk read the above resolution. The motion was made by Alderman. Dunlap and seconded by Rateike to adopt the resolution. The Mayor pro tem put the question and the Clerk called the roll with the following results: Ayes: Alderman Bell, McKay, Rateike, Dunlap, Wright, Tures, Neff, Wexler, Prickett, Tistle and Massman. Nays: None. The Mayor pro tem declared the motion carried. LICENSE AGREEMENT WITH CHICAGO AND NORTHWESTERN RAILWAY WATER MAIN. The Clerk informed the Council he had an agreement from the Chicago and Northwestern Railway regarding water main under track at Howard Avenue. On motion by Alderman Dunlap and second by Tures the Council authorized the Mayor and City Clerk to sign the agreement. ENGINEER FLETCHER LETTER ON WATER MAIN. The Clerk read the following letter: 69a/13/58 The 12 inch watermain in Howard Avenue has been extended west to Wblf Road, and the 10 inch watermain in Wolf Road has been extended south to within 1337 feet of Howard iivenue. In order to complete the circuit and thereby improve the distribution system, we should extend the 10 inch main in Wolf Road south to connect with the 12 inch main in Howard ave. The estimated cost of this work is $11,000.00 and Butler Bros. will pay onehalf of it. The main fronts their property but is not essential to them became of existing mains on two sides of their property. I believe this to be a fair offer and recommend that it be accepted. The other side of the street is school property and since the school has already extended the main to their new building site, I recommend that this part by paid by the City of Des Plaines. Please refer this to the Water Committee for study and recommendation. • A plan showing the proposed improvement is attached. Very truly yours, /s/ E. N. Fletcher The Mayor pro tem referred the letter to the Water Committee. PLAT OF APPLE CREEK LANE SUBDIVISION. The Clerk submitted the above plat. The Mayor pro tem referred the plat to Plan Commission. ' PETITION FOR LUXURY HOUSING. The Clerk read the following petition with about 100 names: On behalf of the residents of the neighbors with property adjoining the property immediately west of Cumberland Terrace, bounded by Golf Road on the North, Mt. Prospect Road on the west, Westgate Road on the east and extending south almost to Dempster Street, I, wish to propose that the property be considered for the purpose of luxury housing and that it be zoned R-1 for that purpose. /s/ Edward A. Stecher The Mayor pro tem referred the petition to the Plan Commission. THOMAS P. CONWAY LETTER. The Clerk received a copy of letter from the ' above, which was addressed Cook County Highway regarding cur and gutter on Mount Prospect Avenue north of Northwest Highway. The letter Sas referred to the'Street Committee. SIGN FOR SQUARE DEAL SHOE STORE. The Clerk received the application for above sign. The application was referred to Building Control and Inspection Committee. ' ANNEXATION PLAT LOT "C" IN TRIER'S SUBDIVISION. The Clerk stlbmitted the above plat. On motion by Alderman McKay and seconded by Dunlap the plat was referred to the Municipal Development Committee. Alderman McKay reported Chief Kennicott requested to allow Holmes Motor Company to hood three parking meters for their opening October 17th, 18th and 19th for showing 1959 models. The request was granted. ALDERMAN MARTIN'S RESIGNATION. The Clerk read the following: It has beam my good fortune to have been appointed manager of the Stambaugh Supply Division of Stambaugh -Thompson Company, Youngstown, Ohio. This, of course, makes it necessary for me to resign my commission as Alderman of the 4th ward. The three and a half years I have served have been a great pleasure and privilege to me. I regret very much having to leave Des Plaines. I wish you and the fine people of Des Plaines a most sucessful future. Sincerely yours, /s/ Lewis E. Martin Alderman, 4th Ward 10/1'7 On motion by Alderman Wexler and second by McKay the Council excepted the resignation with regret and the Mayor was requested to write a letter to Mr. Martin. 1100.00 FOR JUNIOR COUNCIL EXPENSE. Alderman Massman reported that Alderman Figard requested him to report on Junior Council to be installed November 8,, 1958, and ask permission to spend $100.00 for badges and other items. The motion was made by Alderman Massman and•seconded by Rateike to approve the expenditure. The Mayor pro tem put the question and the Clerk called the roll with the following results: Ayes: Alderman Bell, McKay, Rateike, Dunlap, Wright, Tures, Neff, Wexler, Prickett, Tistle and Massman. Nays: None. The Mayor pro tem declared the motion carried. PETITION ON VIOLATION. Alderman Bell presented.the following petition signed by 46 people: As residents and property owners in the immediate vicinity of the commercially zoned property on Des Plaines Avenue just South of Oakton Street, we wish to individually and collectively protest the violations being committed by the users of that property. These violations, being committed by the Citadel Construction Company (Thomas W. Glick and Company), 1680 Des Plaines Avenue; Industrial Gas and Equipment Company, 1634 Des Plaines .Avenue; or Demetre's Snack Shop, 1640 Des Plaines Avenue and other commercial property owners in the area are as follows: 1. A Garage is being used for construction of various assemblies while trucks and construction equipment are•being parked in an open field immediately adjacent. 2. Roof of a building being used for storage of building materials. 3. Parkways between sidewalks and streets being used a parking spaces, others being used a parking places on which food is being served. 4. Residential properties in rear of buildings being used as trash dump, , driveways and storage areas. 5. Continual sewer odors in front of buildings. 6. A one way street has been started in the middle of a block to servemone business only. This is city property and must be used to serve the good ,of all business and residences of a community. 7. Trucks, cars and service vehicles continually driving over curbs and side walks where no drive ways exist. 8. Old truck trailer in rear of building being used for storage of explosive type of merchandise. 9. Deliveries and•shipments being made at all hours.of day and night, disturbing the peace in reaidential area adjacent. 10. The City will not allow the connections of roof drains to the sewers on new residences while an Auto Shop building now being constructed at Kennicott and Des Plaines Avenue has a sewer connected directly. Concrete block being used for the construction of this building is being stored in front of the building creating a traffic sight safety hazard. The letter vas referred to Chief Kennicott. Alderman McKay requested the Clerk write to Mr. Tuthill about Route.62 resolution. TO ADVERTISE BIDS FOR 277 PARKING METERS. On motion by Alderman Wexler and second by Tures the Council approved to advertise for 277 Parking Meters. ADJOURNMENT. The motion was made by Alderman Bell and seconded by Tures to adjourn. .The motion was voted upon by acclamation. Otto W. J. Henrich City Clerk