07-19-2004232
MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY
COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DES PLAINES, ILLINOIS
HELD IN THE ELEANOR ROHRBACH MEMORIAL
COUNCIL CHAMBERS, DES PLAINES CIVIC CENTER,
MONDAY, JULY 19, 2004
CALL TO ORDER: The regular meeting of the City Council of the City of
Des Plaines, Illinois, was called to order by Mayor
Anthony W. Arredia at 6:00 p.m. in the Eleanor Rohrbach
Memorial Council Chambers, Des Plaines Civic Center on
Monday, July 19, 2004.
ROLL CALL: Roll call indicated the following aldermen present:
Christiansen, Murphy, Sayad, Brookman, Becker, Smith,
Argus. Alderman Beauvais was absent. Alderman Beauvais
arrived in Executive Session at 6:07 p.m. Alderman
Murphy left the meeting at 10:40 p.m.
Also present were: City Manager Niemeyer, Assistant Director of Finance
Jisa, Police Chief Prandini, Fire Chief Farinella, Director of
Engineering Oakley, Director of Public Works Dusckett, Acting Director
of Community Development Molinari, Director of Human Resources Bajor,
Assistant City Attorney Bartel and City Attorney Wiltse.
EXECUTIVE
SESSION:
PRAYER AND
PLEDGE:
RECOGNITION:
CITIZEN
PARTICIPA. :
BIANNUAL
REVIEW/
EXEC. SESS.
MINUTES:
Moved by Murphy, seconded by Sayad, to go into Executive
Session to discuss personnel, biannual review of
Executive Session minutes and probable-imminent
litigation. Upon roll call, the vote was:
AYES: 7-Christiansen, Murphy, Sayad,
Brookman, Becker, Smith, Argus
NAYS: 0-None
ABSENT: 1-Beauvais
Motion declared carried.
The City Council recessed at 6:01 p.m.
The City Council reconvened at 7:06 p.m.
Roll call indicated the following aldermen present:
Beauvais, Christiansen, Murphy, Sayad, Brookman, Becker,
Smith, Argus.
The opening prayer was given by Major Kjell Steinsland,
The Sal vat ion Army, followed by the Pledge of Allegiance.
Mayor Arredia introduced Michael Miller, who recently
attained the rank of Eagle Scout from Troop 114.
Dr. Madlan McKernan, 1920 Andy Lane, addressed the City
Council stating that people are not heeding signs that
say "Do Not Block Driveway"; this should be a priority
in Des Plaines; maybe signage should be better; more
obvious; maybe a flashing yellow light; roadway should
be clearly painted.
Mr. Wayne Serbin, 835 Pearson Street, addressed the City
Council stating that he recently tripped on Pearson
Street seriously injuring himself; this was a very
traumatic experience; at the time he forgot to thank the
firemen and policeman who helped him; he would like to
thank them now.
Moved by Smith, seconded by Murphy, to concur with
consensus in Executive Session that the following
Executive Session minutes, or portions thereof, no longer
require confidential treatment and are available for
public inspection as recommended by City Attorney Wiltse
in his memo of July 8, 2004:
August 4, 1997 -Pending Litigation
October 18, 1999
Caputo v. City
-Acquisition of Real Property
River-Lee-Jefferson-Perry
MINUTES
(Cont'd. )
PERSONNEL/
FIRE CHIEF:
PROBABLE-
IMMINENT
LITIGATION/
PRIME SITE
GROUP LLC:
CONSENT
AGENDA:
MINUTES:
Consent
Agenda
LIQ. LIC.
CLASSIFICA.
UPDATE:
Consent
Agenda
Ordinance
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November 19, 2001 -Acquisition of Real Property
1396 Miner Street -TIF #1
658-660 Pearson Street -TIF #1
February 4, 2002 -Acquisition of Real Property
1550 Park Place and
1552 Jefferson Street -TIF #1
It was also the consensus of the aldermen that the need
for confidentiality still exists as to all or part of the
remaining minutes. Motion declared carried.
Moved by Sayad, seconded by Christiansen, to concur with
majority agreement in Executive Session to grant request
from Fire Chief Farinella that his pensionable salary be
increased to $118,062 effective on his anniversary date ,
September 4, 2004. Upon roll call, the vote was:
AYES: 7-Beauvais, Christiansen, Murphy,
Sayad, Becker, Smith, Argus
NAYS: 1-Brookman
ABSENT: 0-None
Motion declared carried.
Alderman Sayad stated that he objects to Alderman
Brookman voting on this matter since her husband is a
fire captain; this is a conflict of interest; he also
objected to this in Executive Session.
Alderman Brookman stated that this has no impact on her
husband.
Moved by Becker, seconded by Christiansen, to concur with
majority agreement in Executive Session that Staff be
authorized to proceed as directed regarding Prime Site
Group LLC, 1875 Hicks Road, Rolling Meadows, IL 60008.
Motion declared carried. Aldermen Murphy and Brookman
voted no.
Moved by Sayad,
Consent Agenda.
seconded by Murphy, to
Motion declared carried.
establish a
Moved by Beauvais, seconded by Becker, to approve the
Consent Agenda. Upon roll call, the vote was:
AYES: 8-Beauvais, Christiansen, Murphy, Sayad,
Brookman, Becker, Smith, Argus
NAYS: 0-None
ABSENT: 0-None
Motion declared carried. Minutes were approved; Staff
recommendations and requests were approved; Ordinances
M-42-04, M-43-04, M-44-04, T-7-04, T-8-04, Z-31-04 and
Z-32-04 were adopted; and Ordinances M-46-04, M-47-04,
T-9-04, T-10-04, T-11-04, T-12-04, T-13-04 and T-14-04
were placed on First Reading.
Moved by Beauvais, seconded by Becker, to approve minutes
of the regular meeting of the City Council held July 6,
2004, as published. Motion declared carried as approved
unanimously under Consent Agenda.
Moved by Beauvais, seconded by Becker, to concur with
Staff recommendation to amend Title 4, Chapter 4
"Intoxicating Liquors," Section 4-4-5 of the City Code
to reflect the following classification changes:
REMOVE:
Class A -Bella Via, 1051 S. Elmhurst Road (out of bus.)
Class A -Des Plaines Bowl, 656 Pearson St. (out of bus.)
Class A-J -Village Pub, 379 River Road (out of bus.)
Class E -Far East Rest., 20 E. N.W. Hwy. (out of bus.)
Class E -Mandarin Garden Rest., 598 Potter (no alcohol))
Class H-1 -Jake's Pizza, 1261 Algonquin (no alcohol)
CHANGE:
Jimmy's Restaurant, 1440 Rand Road -delete Class E and
add Class A (upgrade);
M-46-04
(Cont'd. )
LICENSE
AGREEMENT/
915
GRACELAND:
Consent
Agenda
Ordinance
M-47-04
PARKING
RESTRICTIONS/
PRAIRIE:
Consent
Agenda
Ordinance
T-9-04
Ordinance
T-10-04
Ordinance
T-11-04
TRAFFIC
RESTRICTION/
OAKWOOD:
Consent
Agenda
Ordinance
T-12-04
Ordinance
T-13-04
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and further recommend to place on First Reading Ordinance
M-46-04, AN ORDINANCE AMENDING TITLE 4, "BUSINESS
REGULATIONS" CHAPTER 4 "INTOXICATING LIQUORS" SECTION 5 ,
"LICENSE FEES AND NUMBERS" OF THE CITY CODE OF DES
PLAINES. Motion declared carried as approved unanimously
under Consent Agenda.
Moved by Beauvais, seconded by Becker, to concur with
Staff recommendation to grant request to permit
installation of an underground sprinkler system in the
City-owned right-of-way adjacent to property located at
915 Graceland Avenue; Mayor and City Clerk be authorized
to execute necessary license agreement; and further
recommend to place on First Reading Ordinance M-4 7 -04,
AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE EXECUTION OF A RIGHT-OF-WAY
LICENSE AGREEMENT FOR THE INSTALLATION OF AN UNDERGROUN D
SPRINKLER SYSTEM IN THE PUBLIC RIGHT-OF-WAY WITH HANLIN
MANAGEMENT FOR 915 GRACELAND AVENUE, DES PLAINES ,
ILLINOIS. Motion declared carried as approved
unanimously under Consent Agenda.
Moved by Beauvais, seconded by Becker, to concur with
recommendation of Staff Traffic Advisory Committee (STAC)
to amend Title 7, Chapter 3 -"Stopping, Standing and
Parking" of the City Code as follows:
Section 7-3-3, Schedule I -"Parking Prohibited i n
Designated Places"
Delete -north side of Prairie, Graceland to River
-south side of Prairie, Lee Street to 250
feet east of Pearson Street
Add -north side of Prairie, Graceland to Center
-south side of Prairie Avenue, Lee to Center
-north side of Prairie, Pearson to River
Section 7-3-4, Subsection E. -"Two Hour Parking Limit -
Monday through Friday, 9:00 a.m. through
6:00 p.m., excluding Saturdays, Sundays and
holidays"
Change -TO south side of Prairie Avenue, from Pearson
Street to Des Plaines/River Road, FROM south
of Prairie Avenue from 200 feet east of
Pearson Street to Des Plaines/River Road
Section 7-3-4, Subsection G -"Restricted Parking -
Various Hours"
ADD -no parking on the north and south sides of
Prairie Avenue, Center Street to Pearson
Street, 7:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m., daily, except
Saturday, Sundays and holidays
and further recommend to place on First Reading:
Ordinance T-9-04, AN ORDINANCE AMENDING TITLE 7, "MOTOR
VEHICLES AND TRAFFIC" CHAPTER 3, "STOPPING, STANDING AND
PARKING" SECTION 4, "PARKING LIMITED IN DESIGNATED
PLACES," SCHEDULE I I OF THE CITY OF DES PLAINES CITY
CODE; and
Ordinance T-10-04, AN ORDINANCE AMENDING TITLE 7, "MOTOR
VEHICLES AND TRAFFIC" CHAPTER 3, "STOPPING, STANDING AND
PARKING SECTION 4, "PARKING LIMITED IN DESIGNATED
PLACES," SCHEDULE I I OF THE CITY OF DES PLAINES CITY
CODE; and
Ordinance T-11-04, AN ORDINANCE AMENDING TITLE 7, "MOTOR
VEHICLES AND TRAFFIC CHAPTER 3, "STOPPING, STANDING AND
PARKING" SECTION 3, "PARKING PROHIBITED IN DESIGNATED
PLACES," SCHEDULE I, OF THE CITY OF DES PLAINES CITY
CODE.
Motion declared carried as approved unanimously under
Consent Agenda.
Moved by Beauvais, seconded by Becker, to concur with
recommendation of Staff Traffic Advisory Committee to
amend Title 7, Chapter 5 -"One-Way, Stop and Yield
Streets" of the City Code to change eastbound Oakwood
Avenue at Center Street from a Yield Street to a Stop
Street; and further recommend to place on First Reading:
Ordinance T-12-04, AN ORDINANCE AMENDING TITLE 7, "MOTOR
VEHICLES AND TRAFFIC," CHAPTER 5, "ONE-WAY, STOP AND
YIELD STREETS" SECTION 5, "YIELD RIGHT OF WAY" OF THE
CITY OF DES PLAINES CITY CODE; and ~
OAKWOOD
(Cont'd. )
TRAFFIC
RESTRICTION/
FOREST AVE:
Consent
Agenda
Ordinance
T-14-04
EXTENSION OF
PROMISSORY
NOTE/LAB
GRACELAND
DEVELOPMENT
(WALGREENS) :
Consent
Agenda
PATIO
VARIATION/
1143
ALGONQUIN:
Consent
Agenda
PATIO
VARIATION/
693 WALNUT
COURT:
Consent
Agenda
SIDEWALK SALE
DAYS/CHAMBER
OF COMMERCE:
Consent
Agenda
ORDINANCE
M-42-04
LIC. AGREE./
476 ALLES
(SPRINKLERS) :
Consent
Agenda
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Ordinance T-13-04, AN ORDINANCE AMENDING TITLE 7, "MOTOR
VEHICLES AND TRAFFIC" CHAPTER 5, "ONE-WAY, STOP AND YIELD
STREETS" SECTION 4, "STOP STREETS" OF THE CITY OF DES
PLAINES CITY CODE. Motion declared carried as approved
unanimously under Consent Agenda.
Moved by Beauvais, seconded by Becker, to concur wi t h
recommendation of Staff Traffic Advisory Committee (STAC)
to amend Title 7, Chapter 5, Section 7-5-1 -"Through
Streets" of the City Code that a "No Through Traffic"
sign be installed at the entrance to Forest Avenue from
Wolf Road; and further recommend to place on First
Reading Ordinance T-14-04, AN ORDINANCE AMENDING TITLE
7, "MOTOR VEHICLES AND TRAFFIC" CHAPTER 5, "ONE-WAY, STOP
AND YIELD STREETS" SECTION 1, "THROUGH STREETS" OF THE
CITY OF DES PLAINES CITY CODE. Motion declared carried
as approved unanimously under Consent Agenda.
Moved by Beauvais, seconded by Becker, to concur with
Staff recommendation to grant request for after-the-fact
extension of the Promissory Note given to the City by LAB
Graceland Development, Ltd., 200 W. Russell Street,
Barrington, IL 60010, for property located at 1378 Miner-
Northwest Highway (Walgreen's), in the amount of
$2, 410, 000, from April 1, 2004 to June 1, 2004; and
petitioner not be assessed the 10% penalty fee for late
payment due to the unforeseen delays, not attributed to
the petitioner, in the final closing on the Walgreen's
property. Motion declared carried as approved
unanimously under Consent Agenda.
Moved by Beauvais, seconded by Becker, to concur with
Staff recommendation to grant request for Variation to
Section 10-1-11 of the Building Code Amendments to permit
construction of a 29' x 10' patio in the rear yard of
property located at 1143 Algonquin Road (Code prohibits
patios from extending more than 15' from the building
foundation); contingent upon petitioner agreeing to
construct no additional hard surface or structures on the
lot. Motion declared carried as approved unanimously
under Consent Agenda.
Moved by Beauvais, seconded by Becker, to concur with
Staff recommendation to grant request for Variation to
Section 10-1-11 of the Building Code Amendments to permit
construction of a 17' x 17' patio in the rear yard of
property located at 693 Walnut Court (Code prohibits
patios from extending more than 15' from the building
foundation); contingent upon petitioner agreeing to
construct no additional hard surface or structures on the
lot. Motion declared carried as approved unanimously
under Consent Agenda.
Moved by Beauvais, seconded by Becker, to concur with
Staff recommendation to grant request from Des Plaines
Chamber of Commerce and Industry to hold their 4 8th
Annual City-Wide Sidewalk Sale Days from Thursday, July
29 through Sunday, August 1, 2004; and Friday and
Saturday, August 27-28, 2004; and parking restrictions
be waived during these special days for the convenience
of shoppers except for parking lot at Graceland and
Prairie Avenues -ANNUAL REQUEST. Motion declared
carried as approved unanimously under Consent Agenda.
Moved by Beauvais, seconded by Becker, to adopt Ordinance
M-42-04, AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE EXECUTION OF A
RIGHT-OF-WAY LICENSE AGREEMENT FOR THE INSTALLATION OF
AN UNDERGROUND SPRINKLER SYSTEM IN THE PUBLIC RIGHT-OF-
WAY WITH OWNER R. FRANCZAK & ASSOCIATES, INC., 476 ALLES
STREET, DES PLAINES, ILLINOIS. Motion declared carried
as approved unanimously under Consent agenda.
ORDINANCE
M-43-04
LIC. AGREE./
476 ALLES
(PAVERS) :
Consent
Agenda
ORDINANCE
M-44-04
LIQUOR LIC.
REVISIONS:
Consent
Agenda
ORDINANCE
T-7-04
PARKING
RESTRICTION/
PROSPECT:
Consent
Agenda
ORDINANCE
T-8-04
TRAFFIC
RESTRICTION/
FIFTH AVE.:
Consent
Agenda
ORDINANCE
Z-31-04
POOL VARIA./
1796
WHITE ST.:
Consent
Agenda
ORDINANCE
Z-32-04
GARAGE VAR./
2211
MAGNOLIA:
Consent
Agenda
ORDINANCE
T-9-04
PARKING
RESTRICTION/
PRAIRIE AVE. :
ORDINANCE
T-10-04
PARKING
RESTRICTION/
PRAIRIE AVE . :
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Moved by Beauvais, seconded by Becker, to adopt Ordinance
M-43-04, AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE EXECUTION OF A
RIGHT-OF-WAY LICENSE AGREEMENT FOR BRICK PAVING OF A
SIDEWALK APPROACH IN THE PUBLIC RIGHT-OF-WAY WIT H OWNER
R. FRANC ZAK & ASSOCIATES INC., 4 7 6 ALLES STREET , DES
PLAINES, ILLINOIS. Motion declared carried as approved
unanimously under Consent Agenda.
Moved by Beauvais, seconded by Becker, to adopt Ordinance
M-44-04, AN ORDINANCE AMENDING TITLE 4, "BUSINESS
REGULATIONS" CHAPTER 4, "LIQUOR CONTROL" OF THE DES
PLAINES CITY CODE. Motion declared carried as approved
unanimously under Consent Agenda.
Moved by Beauvais, seconded by Becker, to adopt Ordinance
T-7-04, AN ORDINANCE AMENDING TITLE 7, "MOTOR VEHICLES
AND TRAFFIC" CHAPTER 3, "STOPPING, STANDING AND PARKING"
SECTION 4, "PARKING LIMITED IN DESIGNATED PLACES,"
SCHEDULE I I, OF THE CITY OF DES PLAINES CITY CODE.
Motion declared carried as approved unanimously under
Consent Agenda.
Moved by Beauvais, seconded by Becker, to adopt Ordinance
T-8-04, AN ORDINANCE AMENDING TITLE 7, "MOTOR VEHICLES
AND TRAFFIC" CHAPTER 4, "MISCELLANEOUS DRIVING RULES"
SECTION 3, "TURNING AND BACKING MOVEMENTS" OF THE CITY
OF DES PLAINES CITY CODE. Motion declared carried as
approved unanimously under Consent Agenda.
Moved by Beauvais, seconded by Becker, to adopt Ordinance
Z-31-04, AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING A VARIATION TO SECTION
7 .1-3 AND SECTION 7. 2-4 D. TO ALLOW AN ABOVE-GROUND
SWIMMING POOL IN A SECONDARY FRONT YARD (CORNER LOT) WITH
A SETBACK OF 7.83 FEET INSTEAD OF THE REQUIRED 15 FEET
AT 1796 WHITE STREET, DES PLAINES, ILLINOIS (Case 04-32-
V) . Motion declared carried as approved unanimously
under Consent Agenda.
Moved by Beauvais, seconded by Becker, to adopt Ordinance
Z-32-04, AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING A VARIATION TO SECTION
8 .1-3 A. AND E. OF THE CITY OF DES PLAINES ZONING
ORDINANCE TO PERMIT THE CONSTRUCTION OF AN OVERSIZED
ACCESSORY STRUCTURE (DETACHED GARAGE) AT 2211 MAGNOLIA
STREET, DES PLAINES, ILLINOIS (Case 04-08-V). Motion
declared carried as approved unanimously under Consent
Agenda.
Moved by Beauvais, seconded by Christiansen, to advance
to Second Reading and adopt Ordinance T-9-04, AN
ORDINANCE AMENDING TITLE 7, "MOTOR VEHICLES AND TRAFFIC"
CHAPTER 3, "STOPPING, STANDING AND PARKING" SECTION 4 ,
"PARKING LIMITED IN DESIGNATED PLACES," SCHEDULE II, OF
THE CITY OF DES PLAINES CITY CODE. Upon roll call, the
vote was:
AYES: 8-Beauvais, Christiansen, Murphy, Sayad,
Brookman, Becker, Smith, Argus
NAYS: 0-None
ABSENT: 0-None
Motion declared carried.
Moved by Beauvais, seconded by Sayad, to advance to
Second Reading and adopt Ordinance T-10-04, AN ORDINANCE
AMENDING TITLE 7, "MOTOR VEHICLES AND TRAFFIC," CHAPTER
3, "STOPPING, STANDING AND PARKING" SECTION 4, "PARKING
LIMITED IN DESIGNATED PLACES," SCHEDULE II, OF THE CITY
OF DES PLAINES CITY CODE. Upon roll call, the vote was:
AYES: 8-Beauvais, Christiansen, Murphy, Sayad,
Brookman, Becker, Smith, Argus
NAYS: 0-None
ABSENT: 0-None
Motion declared carried.
ORDINANCE
T-11-04
PARKING
RESTRICTON/
PRAIRIE AVE . :
ORDINANCE
T-14-04
TRAFFIC
RESTRICTION/
FOREST AVE. :
ORDINANCE
M-47-04
LICENSE
AGREEMENT/
915
GRACELAND:
WARRANT
REGISTER:
RFPs/
SALE OF
841
GRACELAND
(OLD LIB.):
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Moved by Beauvais, seconded by Murphy, to advance to
Second Reading and adopt Ordinance T-11-04, AN ORDINANCE
AMENDING TITLE 7, "MOTOR VEHICLES AND TRAFFIC," CHAPTER
3, "STOPPING, STANDING AND PARKING" SECTION 3, "PARKING
PROHIBITED IN DESIGNATED PLACES," SCHEDULE I, OF THE CITY
OF DES PLAINES CITY CODE. Upon roll call, the vote was:
AYES: 8-Beauvais, Christiansen, Murphy, Sayad,
Brookman, Becker, Smith, Argus
NAYS: 0-None
ABSENT: 0-None
Motion declared carried.
Moved by Murphy, seconded by Sayad, to advance to Second
Reading and adopt Ordinance T-14-04, AN ORDINANCE
AMENDING TITLE 7, "MOTOR VEHICLES AND TRAFFIC" CHAPTER
5, "ONE-WAY, STOP AND YIELD STREETS" SECTION 1, "THROUGH
STREETS" OF THE CITY OF DES PLAINES CITY CODE. Upon roll
call, the vote was:
AYES: 8-Beauvais, Christiansen, Murphy, Sayad,
Brookman, Becker, Smith, Argus
NAYS: 0-None
ABSENT: 0-None
Motion declared carried.
Moved by Christiansen, seconded by Murphy, to advance to
Second Reading and adopt Ordinance M-47-04, AN ORDINANCE
AUTHORIZING THE EXECUTION OF A RIGHT-OF-WAY LICENSE
AGREEMENT FOR THE INSTALLATION OF AN UNDERGROUND
SPRINKLER SYSTEM IN THE PUBLIC RIGHT-OF-WAY WITH HANLIN
MANAGEMENT FOR 915 GRACELAND AVENUE, DES PLAINES ,
ILLINOIS. Upon roll call, the vote was:
AYES: 8-Beauvais, Christiansen, Murphy, Sayad,
Brookman, Becker, Smith, Argus
NAYS: 0-None
ABSENT: 0-None
Motion declared carried.
MAYOR ARREDIA DECLARED THAT THE CITY COUNCIL WAS NOW
RESOLVED INTO A COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE
FINANCE & ADMINISTRATION Alderman Sayad, Chair
Moved by Sayad, seconded by Murphy, that Voucher #03789 -
Albrecht Enterprises, in the amount of $162,143.05, be
removed from the Warrant Register. Motion declared
carried.
Moved by Murphy, seconded by Becker, to recommend to the
City Council approval of the July 19, 2004 -Warrant
Register, AS AMENDED, in the total amount of
$3,861,468.35; and further recommend that Resolution R-
93-04 be adopted at appropriate time this evening.
Motion declared carried.
COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT -Alderman Becker, Chair
Alderman Becker stated that six (6) bids were received
from developers for development of the old Library site
at 841 Graceland Avenue: Franczak Associates, Norwood
Builders, Jacobs Homes, HSP Group and KZF Development;
KZF Development has since withdrawn its name from
consideration.
Alderman Becker stated that the City also received a
letter from Champion Youth Outreach seeking 3,500 sq. ft.
of office and class space in whatever development is
proposed.
RFPs/GRACE.
(Cont'd. (
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Alderman Becker stated that Ron Lanz with Land
Strategies, Inc. reviewed the proposals for conformance
to submittal requirements, conformance to the City's
Comprehensive Plan, conformance with the City's Zoning
Ordinance, and the project aesthetics/architectural
design; he also developed a point system based on some
of the criteria outlined in the bid specifications and
assigned weights to them:
Franczak Associates (156 unit proposal ) -7 9.7 5
Franczak Associates (118 unit proposal ) -80.25
Norwood Builders -79
Jacobs Homes -69
HSP Group (YAS/Fischel Partnership) -54.5
Alderman Becker stated that no final action will be taken
tonight; there are many steps yet to be taken including
at least two (2) public hearings to give residents the
opportunity to comment on the proposed plans.
Alderman Becker stated that each developer would have
approximately ten (10) minutes to make a presentation;
Jacobs Homes was not present.
R. Franczek & Associates, 751 Graceland Avenue, Des
Plaines, IL 60016
Mr. Ray Franczek,
Mr. Jim Duerr, Financial Annalist -Franczek Assoc.; and
Architect Mark Hopkins, HKM Architects-Planners, Inc.
Mr. Ray Franczek, Mr. Duerr and Mr. Hopkins addressed the
Committee of the Whole and gave a brief overvi ew of the
history of the company and their proposal for t he
development of 841 Graceland Avenue; they are presenting
two (2 ) options:
Option A -three (3) 6/5-story condominium buildings -
118 units with 177 parking spaces for the bid amount of
$5 million;
Option B -three (3) 7-story condominium buildings -156
units with 234 parking spaces for the bid amount of $6
million.
Mr. Franczek stated that both options include the option
of acquiring a fully improved 44-space parking lot 1382
Prairie Avenue; price of parking lot to reduce the
purchase price of 841 Graceland Avenue.
A general discussion was held on the unit prices, size
and location of parking spaces.
The HSP Group Team, 1603 Orrington Avenue, Suite 1000,
Evanston, IL 60201
Mr. Stephen Yas, Yas/Fischel Partnership -Architect
Mr. Michael Auf er Heide, Associate -Yas/Fischel
Mr. Joseph Pilewski, Principal, Ernst & Young (Finances)
Mr. Patrick Kinsella, Bus. Dev. Mgr. -Walsh Construe.
Mr. Yas addressed the Committee of the Whole and gave a
brief overview of their proposal for the development of
841 Graceland Avenue:
Two ( 2) 5-story townhome/ duplex buildings along Graceland
Avenue and one ( 1) 8-story condominium building; 108
residential units that includes 18 townhomes, 18 duplexes
and 72 condominiums; and 162 parking spaces (all
underground) .
Mr. Yas stated that HSP will split net proceeds of the
unit construction and sales with the City on a 70% (City)
and 30% (HSP) basis; total estimated payment to the City
is $4,309,257 (upfront and net proceeds).
Alderman Brookman stated that we need more informati on
on the 70%-30% split; she is a proponent of a shared
public-private agreement.
RFPs/GRACE.
(Cont'd. )
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Alderman Argus asked if there was any guarantee if all
the uni ts don't sell. Mr. Yas said there could be
guarantees put in the development agreement.
Norwood Builders, Inc., 7458 N. Harlem Avenue, Chicago,
IL 60631
Mr. Bruce Adreani, President -Norwood Builders
Ms. Jennifer Tammem, Dir. Of Planning -Norwood Builders
Ms. Christine Kutt Zolt, Dir. Of Sales-Mkt. -Norwood
Ms. Caroline Vullmahn, Director Of Finance -Norwood
Mr. Andy Koglin -Otis Koglin Wilson Architects
Mr. Adreani, Ms. Tammen and Mr. Koglin addressed the
Committee of the Whole and gave a brief history of the
company and their proposal for the development of 841
Graceland Avenue:
One (1) 3-story townhome building -10 units; one (1) 8-
story condominium building 12 6 uni ts; 259 parking
spaces (85 lower level garage spaces, 115 grade level
garage spaces, 2 0 townhome garage spaces, 5 visitor
spaces and 34 community spaces.
Mr. Adreani stated that the total bid amount of $4.1
million would include a good faith deposit of $100,000.
Mr. Adreani stated that the parking lot on the north end
of the development project of 34 spaces may be used for
community overflow parking for the neighborhood.
Alderman Becker asked if the City would own this
community parking lot. Ms. Tammen said it would be
deeded back to the City at no cost.
Alderman Beauvais asked if the developer would be selling
any of the parking spaces. Ms. Tammen said yes, for some
of the units but we could put approximately 20 spaces
along the east side of the development (along the alley) .
Alderman Brookman stated that she likes the green space
and parking.
Alderman Sayad asked what the unit will cost. Mr.
Adreani said from $200,000 to $400,000 plus.
Mr. Ronald Lanz, Land Strategies, Inc., 1700 W. Irving
Park Road, Suite 202, Chicago, IL 60613, addressed the
Committee of the Whole and gave a brief review of his
comparison chart which included a point system based on
some of the criteria outlined in the bid specifications,
and then the weights that were assigned to them.
Mr. Gary Danfield, 655 River Road, addressed the
Committee of the Whole stating that he hasn't heard
anything about offices for this property; this is very
common; it would make money; provide services, dentists,
doctors, etc.; people wouldn't have to use their cars.
Mr. Robert McCullough, 734 Laurel Avenue, addressed the
Committee of the Whole and read a letter (see file) from
Rev. Dr. William G. Grice, III, Senior Minister, First
Congregational Church, representing members and Des
Plaines residents of the First Congregational Church,
urging the City Council to accept and approve the
proposal presented by Norwood Builders, Inc. , for the
development of 841 Graceland Avenue.
Mr. Bob Crocker, 640 E. Golf Road, addressed the
Committee of the Whole stating that he is very concerned
about HSP Group's proposed 70%-30% split; we don't have
a hand in this; he likes the Norwood Builders plan with
the 34 community parking spaces; that is very nice;
parking is very important.
RFPs/GRAC.
(Cont'd. )
RECESS:
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Mr. Brian Burkross, 2133 Webster Lane, addressed the
Committee of the Whole asking if the City was open to
other possibilities for the property. Alderman Becker
said yes; but all the developers submitted plans for
residential. Mr. Burkross stated that people are getting
concerned about all the condos; people might want to see
something else there; be careful about the 7 0%-30%
partnership.
A resident (Dawn) at 651 Beau Court, addressed the
Committee of the Whole stating that she would like part
of the property for community services; she would like
to see something done for the residents; she has
collected 500 signatures on petitions.
Mrs. Renee Edmondson, 532 E. Thacker Street, addressed
the Committee of the Whole stating that she is a 13-year
resident of the City; she is speaking on behalf of
Champion Youth Outreach-2000, Ltd.; they provi de many
wonderful things; this could be a shared space with the
community.
Ms. Christine Grosch, 488 S. Fifth Avenue, President of
Champion Youth Outreach-2000, Ltd., addressed the
Committee of the Whole stating that they did put a
proposal in with the City; they would like a portion of
the space; they would run the programs; they would work
with other groups; they are presently at Forest and
Plainfield schools.
Alderman Beauvais stated that they really have to talk
to the developers about this, not the City.
Alderman Murphy left the meeting at 10:40 p.m.
Moved by Becker, seconded by Sayad, to have a five (5)-
minutes recess. Motion declared carried.
The Committee of the Whole recessed at 10:43 p.m.
The Committee of the Whole reconvened at 10:46 p.m.
Alderman Brookman stated that she is very concerned about
selling this property; Staff tells us that we should be
looking for a location for a new police station; we
should discuss this at a public hearing.
Alderman Beauvais also stated her concern about selling
the property.
Alderman Becker stated that this was discussed at a
previous City Council meeting and it was approved to sell
the property.
Moved by Sayad, seconded by Christiansen, to recommend
to the City Council that the three (3) developers,
Franczak & Associates, Norwood Builders and HSP Group,
present their plans for development of 841 Graceland
Avenue at two (2) public hearings in the near future.
Motion by Alderman Brookman to adopt a substitute motion
to recommend to the City Council that the public hearings
also include discussion on whether to sell the property
at 841 Graceland Avenue or that the developers improve
their RFPs, DIED FOR LACK OF A SECOND.
Motion declared carried on the original motion. Aldermen
Brookman and Argus voted no.
ZONING CASE
04-36-A
MAP
AMENDMENT/
777 & 785 w.
LINCOLN LN. :
MINUTES/
6/21/04
AS AMENDED:
WARRANT
REGISTER:
Resolution
R-93-04
RFPs/SALE OF
841
GRACELAND
(OLD LIB.):
ZONING CASE
04-36-A
MAP
AMENDMENT/
777 & 785 w.
LINCOLN LN. :
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Acting Director of Community Development Molinari
reviewed his memo of July 7, 2004, regarding request for
rezoning of property located at 777 and 785 W. Lincoln
Lane from R-1 Single-Family Residential District t o C-3
General Commercial District, for a parking l o t on the
south side of the lots for employees of Manzo's Banquets.
Architect and representative for the petitioner, Mr.
Vince Scavo, 36614 Kimberwick, Wadsworth, IL 60083,
addressed the Committee of the Whole and answered
questions from the aldermen.
Moved by Brookman, seconded by Argus, to concur with
recommendation of Des Plaines Plan Commission and
recommend to the City Council, re Zoning Case 04-36-A,
to grant request for Map Amendment to rezone property a t
777 and 785 W. Lincoln Lane from R-1 Singl e-Family
Residential District to C-3 General Commercial District ,
with conditions; and City Attorney be authorized to draft
necessary ordinance.
Moved by Becker, seconded by Sayad, to adopt a SUBSTITUTE
motion to concur with recommendation of Des Plaines Plan
Commission and recommend to the City Council , re Zoni ng
Case 04-36-A, to grant request for Map Amendment to
rezone property at 777 and 785 W. Lincoln Lane f rom R-1
Single-Family Residential District to C-3 General
Commercial District, with conditions, and it also be
required that a 4' high, 50% open fence be installed
along Short Terrace; and City Attorney be authorized to
draft necessary ordinance. Motion declared carried.
MAYOR ARREDIA ASSUMED THE CHAIR AND DECLARED THE CITY
COUNCIL BACK IN SESSION
Moved by Sayad, seconded by Becker, to adopt minutes of
the regular meeting of the City Council held June 21,
2004 -AS AMENDED. Motion declared carried.
Moved by Sayad, seconded by Christiansen, to concur with
recommendation of Committee of the Whole to adopt
Resolution R-93-04, 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:
$3, 861, 468. 35 -AS AMENDED. Upon roll call, the vote
was:
AYES: 7-Beauvais, Christiansen, Sayad,
Brookman, Becker, Smith, Argus
NAYS: 0-None
ABSENT: 1-Murphy
Motion declared carried.
Moved by Becker, seconded by Christiansen, to concur with
recommendation of Committee of the Whole that the three
(3) developers, Franczak & Associates, Norwood Builders
and HSP Group, present their plans for development of 841
Graceland Avenue at two (2) public hearings in the near
future. Motion declared carried. Alderman Brookman and
Argus voted no.
Moved by Becker, seconded by Argus, to concur wi t h
recommendation of Committee of the Whole, re Zoning Case
04-36-A, to grant request for Map Amendment to rezone
property at 777 and 785 W. Lincoln Lane from R-1 Single-
Family Residential District to C-3 General Commercial
District, with conditions, and it also be required that
a 4' high, 50% open fence be installed along Short
Terrace; and City Attorney be authorized to draft
necessary ordinance. Motion declared carried.
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ADJOURNMENT: Moved by Christiansen, seconded by Brookman, that the
regular meeting of the City Council adjourn. Mot i on
declared carried. Meeting adjourned at 11:14 p.m.
~}hWfl:
Donna McAllister, MMC -CITY CLERK
APPROVED BY ME THIS
DAY OF ~, 2004
Anthony W. Arredia, MAYOR