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12/21/19424 MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DES PLAINES HELD IN THE COUNCIL CHAMBERS, MONDAY, DECEMBER 21, 1942, AT 8:00 P.M. CALL TO ORDER: The meeting was called to order by Mayor Charles H. Garland presiding, with Aldermen Johnson, Loos, Dopheide, Kehe, Lemke, Schwanbeck and Campagna responding to the rollcall. (Aldermen Carroll, Pflughaupt and Friott were absent during the entire meeting.) The Clerk reported seven (7) aldermen present. REPORT ON REZONING: The Clerk then read the following recommendption: RECOMMENDATION To the Honorable Mayor and City Council City of Des Plaines, Illinois Pursuant to the direction of the City Council, the Zoning Board has assembled a variety of data bearing on the need for re-soning of certain areas and also bearing on the need for relaxing certain zoning restrictions in order to facilitate the construction of defense housing in Des Plaines. Attached hereto are descriptions of all such property which the Zoning Board feels is adaptable to re -zoning for the above purposes. In a continuing study made over a period of more than one year, it be- came evident that the general welfare of our community demands the taking - up of a major portion, for building purposes, of the vacant land which exists within the corporate limits of Des Plaines. A study of the tax situation clearly indicated the necessity for broadening the tax base of the municip- ality. Further, a demand for housing for war workers warrants immediate action. The planning for these two purposes however, must not be influenced by over optimistic appraisal of the need. Your Zoning Board has proceeded cautiously in setting -up a minimum provision for duplex housing and has ear• marked other suitable territory which is not as yet submitted in this re- commendation, inasmuch as the Board feels that an abundance of p( land zoned for duplex usage might be followed by over -development of this type of hous- ing for our community. In the event that the Douglas Aircraft plant should be abandoned after the war or should reduce its personnel drastically, a vacant apartment situtation with all its attendant repercussion would result. In the opinion of the Board, additional areas may be designated for duplex housing as future developments warrant. Although this policty tends to con- centrate such housing in relatively small areas, it is believed to be the safest policjc at this time. With regard to the areas recommended for remodeling on single family re- sidences into two family dwellings it may well be pointed out that in the older portions of the city, many buildings were so remodeled prior to % re- gulative legislation and even subsequently by direct, but surreptitious, violation of ordinances. Facing this situation, the Board feels that the NEEI public good would be served by allowing further remodeling in the areas recommended, with a strict supervision of exterior design. It must be em- phatically stressed that the permit to remodel will be issued by the Building Inspector only after proper plans and elevations have had the approval of the Architectnnal Commission. From a tax revenue standpoint, a minimum -cost remodeling would thrust the burden of servicing an additional family, upon the entire community since the cost of such municipal service to the additional family represents only a fractional increase over the cost of servicing only one family in a single family dwelling. However, if the remodeling were sufficiently extensive to enhance and modernize the exterior appearance of a building, a reasonable re- storation of taxable land value would follow in the locality, thus compensating in terms of assessed value and revenue, the cost of services to the additional family so housed. In view of the above facts, the Board recommends that the required ordinances be drawn and passed permitting a revision of use of such lands as indicated in the accompanying lists. T.R. NAPIERALSKI, Secretary Des Plaines Zoning Board of Appeals LEGAL DESCRIPTIONS The following list is intended to cover only such lots within these descriptions which are now designated for single family dwellings (Area District A)/ Area District B Dupl4x Contructions All lots in Blocks 1, 2, 7, and 8 in White's Riverview Addition being four blocks bounded on the North by Oakton Street, on the East by Orchard Street, on the south by Everett Avenue, and on the West by White Street. Lots 43 to 70 Cherry Highland's Second Addition in Section 18-41-12. Lots 27 to 37 in Spiking's Sub of part of Blocks 52 and 53 of Des Plaines Manor Tract #3 Section 18-41-12. Lot 2 of Lot 40 Des Plaines Manor Tract #3 Section 18-41-12. Lots 4 and 5 of Lot 34 of Des Plaines Manor Tract #3 Section 1841-12. The above descriptions cover all frontage on the North side of Thacker Street from Fourth Avenue, West to Chicago and Northwestern right of way. 43 For Two Family Remodeling: All lots in Blocks 1, 2, 2, and 4 in Mechanids Addition. All lots in Blocks 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, and 7 in Ira Brown's Addition. All lots in Blocks 1 and 2, Matteson's Addition. All Lots having frontage on Perry Street, Jeffe son Street, Park Place and all lots having frontage on Des Plaines Avenue, North from Chicago and Northwewtern R. R. right of way, to Rand Road, except all lots in Des Plaines Center Sub. The above descriptions cover all property north of Chicago and North- western R. R. lying between Des Plaines Avenue and Western Aveatue, ex- cept lots in Des Plaines Center Subdivision. All lots having frontage on Thacker Street Ashland Avenue, Oakwood Ave., from rear line of lots having frontage on Des Plaines Avenue to Lee St. All lots having frontage on Lee Street and all lots having frontage on Graceland Avenue from Chicgo and Northwestern R. R. right of way to Soo R. R. right of way. Inasmuch ad the members of the Council expressed a desire study this recommendation Mayor Garland requested the Clerk to supply each alderman a copy thereof. REZONING FOR DUPLEXES IN RIVERVIEW: The Clerk then read the following re- commendation from the Zoning Board: RECOMMENDATION To the Honorable Mayor and City Council City of Des Plaines, Illinois In accordance with duly pbblished notice, your Zoning Board held a public hearing in the municipal building on December 4, for the purpose of hearing objections to a petition for rezoning property hereinafter described, in order to permit the construction of duplex type dwellings in the area vaich is now zoned for single family use. All of Blocks 1, 2, 7 and 8 in White's Riverview Addition being four blocks bounded on the North by Oakton Street, on the East by Orchard, on the South by Everett Avenue, and on the West by White Street. Mr. Kimball Hill representing the petitioners outlined his project for construct- ing a number of duplex dwellings which are to be similar in character but sufficiently varied in design to prevent monotony inappearance of the frontage of the streets to be developed. No one Appeared to object to the above proposal. In the opinion of your Board such development is contributory to the solution of the city's war housing problem and also may serve as a stimulus toward further development of an area which is one of the oldest subdivided areas within the city and one that has produced little or no/ tax revenue to the community as a 44 8 (RECOMMENDATION - cont'd) whole. More over there appear to be no objections from the standpoint of public health or safety, whereas there appear to be definite. advantages to the public welfare in such rezoning. It is recommended that the above described areas be reclassified from residential area District A to re- sidential are District B. T.R. NAPIERAISKI, Secy Zoning Board of Appeals Mayor Garland explained that the petitioner is very anxious to proceed with a project involving twelve (12) duplex houses (24 units) for housing employees of the Douglas Aircraft Corporation and should be pleased to know whether or not the Council will grant his petition for re -zoning. Mayor Garland therefore requested the Clerk to polI the Council, which was done with the following result: For re- zoning: Aldermen Johnson, Loos, Dopheide, Kehe, Lemke, Schwanbeck and Campagna. Against rezoning: None. The Mayor therupon instructed the City Attorney to prepare an ordinance embogiying the provisions of the said recommendation. letter: REQUEST FOR TWO ADDITIONAL PATROLMEN: The Clerk then read the following December 19, 1942 Mayor and City Council City Hall Des Plaines, Illinois Gentlemen: Conditions have arisen within the Police Department, whereas in order to maintain and operate this department on the effecient basis you desire, it is very essential that your most honorable body request the Civil Service Commission to appoint two men from the eligibility list as patrolmen. Let me remind you that such action on your part -will require a change in City Ordinances governing the number of patrolmen. Thanking you in advance for your usual prompt attention to Police matters, I am Very truly yours, H.A. BECKER, Chief of Police The motion was made by Alderman Johnson and seconded by Lemke to instruct the Clerk to write the Board of Fire and Police Commissioners to appoint two (2) additional patrolmen. The Mayor put the question and the Clerk called the roll with the follow ing result: Ayes; Aldermen Johnson, Loos, Dopheide, Kehe, Lemke, Schwanbeck and Campagna. Nays; None. The Mayor therupon declared the motion carried. SANITARY DISTRICT PETITIONED TO CONSTRUCT SEWAGE TREATMENT PLANT FOR CUMBERLAND TERRACE: The Clerk then read the follwoing proposed resoltuion: RESOLUTION WHEREAS, the City of Des Plaines, Cook County, Illinois, is now, and has been for some time past, within the jurisdiction of The Sanitary District of Chicago, and WHEREAS, the City of Des Plaines is nowcconstructing a system of sanitary sewers in Branigar's Cumberland Terrace, on the Northwest side of Des Plain- es, pursuant and in accordance with proceedings filed in the County Court of Cook County and known as Des Plaines Special Assessment No. 149, and WHEREAS, said sewer system is to connect with a sewage disposal plant, consisting of an Imhoff tank and pumping station, and is to empty into Weller Creek, and WHEREAS, The Sanitary District of Chicago has agreed to construct an Im- hoff tank and pumping station, and has and is now making necessary plans and specifications for such project which is to be constructed by it with WPA assistance; the City of Des Plaines to furnish the site and the motors for such pumping station, and WHEREAS, the district covered by this sytem of sanitary sewers is a part of the vital defense area and it is believed that defense homes are to be constructed therein, and WHEREAS, it appears that WPA is to be abolished, so that such labor will not be available for this project; and it further appears thatthis project -(RESOLUTION.-- cont'd) is necessary and vital in the interest of health, welfare and sanitation, and such construction would eliminate pollution of Weller Creek and provide adequate sanitation facillities for defense housing, and WHEREAS, the sanikary system of sewers is to completed in the early Spring of 1943, and it is desired that the disposal plant be made available at the same time, and WHEREAS, The Sanitary District is now preparing its budget for the year 1943, a sufficient sum for the construction of the disposal plant, consisting of an Imhoff tank and pumping station, with or without WPA Assistance, should be included therein; and that work on the part of the said Sanitary District of Chicago should be commended at the earliest possible moment so that it might be completed'simultaneously with the sewer system, early in the Spring of 1943, now, therefore, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF TBE CITY OF DES PLAINES, COOK COUNTY, ILLINOIS, that the Sanitary District of Chicago, be and it is hereby urged to include in its budget for the year 1943, a sum sufficient for the purpose of constructing a disposal plant, consisting of an Inhoff tank and pumping station, with or without WPA assistance, to service the system of sanitary sewers known as Des Plaines Special Assessment No. 149. BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Sanitary District of Chicago, be and it is herejay, urged to begin the construction of this project at the earliest possible moment so that it may be ready for operation upon the completion of the sewerage system in the early Spring of 1943. The motion was made by Alderman Johnson and seconded by Lemke to adopt this proposed resolution. The motion was voted upon by acclamation whereupon the Mayor declared the motion carried and the said resolt ion adopted. APPOINTMENTS -ARCHITECTURAL COMMISSION: Mayor Garland the} stated that Mr. Clifford Carlson, Chairman of the Architectural Commission is unable to serge in the said office because his work for war construction keeps him away from Des Plaines. The Mayor therefore declared the office vacant and announced the following appointments: Mr.E. Swedberg, Member of Architectural Commission to complete the unexpired term of Clifford Carlson, expiring April 30, 1943. Mr.E.R.Gernhardt,Chairman of the Architectural commission. The motion was made by Alderman Dopheide and seconded by Loos that the said appoint- ments be confirmed. The motion was voted upon by acclamation whereupon the Mayor declared the motion carried and the said appointments confirmed. SMOKE COMPLAINT-C&N.W.R.R. STATION: Alderman Dopheide, Chairman of the Public Relations Committee than reported that a number of—complaints have come him, objecting to the smoke nuisance caused by the smoke emitted from the Chicago and Northwestern Station on Miner Street. The Mayor referred this matter to the Police Department. PROPOSE NEW SMOKE ABATEMENT ORDINANCE: After a brief discussion it appeared that the provisions in "The City Code of 1925" pertaining to smiske abate- ment is inadequate. Mayor Garland therefore directed the City Attorney to prepare an adequate and practical smoke abatement ordinance for the Council's consideration. 0.C.D. - IEGION NEW YEAR'S PARTY: Alderman Dopheide, Commander of our Citilian Defense Corps announced that a New Year's Party and Dance will be held on D4cember 31, 1942 sponsored by the local _OCD and the American Legion. He re- ported that inasmuch as this is a benefit for the two sponsoring groups, it merits the active support of every resident of Des Plaines. APPROVAL OF MINUPEp: Each member of the Council having been supplied a copy of the minutes of theregular Council meeting held Monday, December 7, 1942 as well as a copy of the minutes of the adjourned reguarl Council meeting held Wed- nesday, December 9, 1942, the motion was made by Alderman Dopheide and seconded by Lemke that the said minutes be approved. Tlje motion wds voted upon by acclamation whereupon the Mayor declared the motion carried and the said minuted approved. APPROVAL OF BILLS: The Finance Committee through its Acting Chairman Alderman Kehe then introduced the following proposed resolution: 46 13186 13188 13190 13192 13194 13196 13198 13200 13202 13204 13206 13208 13210 13212 13214 13216 13218 13220 13222 13224 13226 13228 13230 13232 13234 13236 13a38 13240 13242 13244 13246 A.M. Esser 132489 A.W. Collignon 13250 Ben H. Stangor 13252 Wallace Kinder 13254 Carl Manz 13256 Henry Wolf 13258 Alvin Kuhlman 13260 V.L. Spiegler 13262 Edward Ahrens (RESOLUTION TO PAY BILLS - cont'd) RESOLVED THAT THE FOLLOWING BILLS AND WAGES ARE DUE AND PAYABLE AND THAT THE MAYOR AND CITY CLERK BE HEREBY AUTHORIZED TO ISSUE PROPER WARRANTS IN PAYMENT OF SAME. City Clerk's Petty Cash Robert Steckbauer Homer Coffman D.P. Journal, Inc. F. Scharringhausen William Hahn Public Service Co. Fled Huebner Lagerhausen Lbr&Coal D.P. Publishing Co. Chgo.Regional Planning Sam DeFiglia Harris Calorific Co. Hacker's Serv. Station Blenkle's D.P. Mercantile Co. Mike Mihalo Nagel Sales & Service Geisen Garage EarlWarnicke Elgin Softener Corp. Perfection Stove Co. Matt Okos Joe Divito Wieringa Bros.Cartage National Lead Co. Lloyd G. Miller • D.P. Drug Store City Clerk's Petty Sam Atkins 6.90 110.00 110.00 35.96 75.39 134.40 2.45 14.40 11.34 18.50 Assoc. 25.00 59.95 7.75 2.00 8.50 13.26 105.60 23.44 8.00 15.00 63.13 12.64 40.00 27.99 1.82 43.55 10.00 11.48 .56 6.00 6.00 6.00 6.00 6.00 6.00 6.00 6.00 6.00 6.00 Co. Cash 13187 13189 13191 13193 13195 13197 13199 13201 13203 13205 13207 13209 13211 13213 13215 13217 13219 13221 13223 13225 13227 13229 13231 13233 13235 13237 13239 13241 13243 13245 13247 132498 13251 13253 13255 13257 13259 13261 CASH TRANSFER D.P. Journal, Inc. 11.70 Arthur Hintz 110.00 Oscar Mapes 25.00 Nagel Sales & Serv. 2.70 Arthur Rieck 78.73 City Clerk's Petty C. 1.31 Lagerhausen Lbr&Coal 15.22 Mike Mihalo 14.40 Harold J. Ahbe 35.00 Grand R.Loos Binder 7.17 D.P1Journal, Inc. 4.50 Frank Sommerfeld 4.40 Hess Tire & Battery 15.25 Public Service Co. 27.94 Goris & Company 34.68 Fred Huebner 105.60 Harold Petterson 29.35 Socony-Vacuum oil 13.14 Nagel Sales & Serv. 12.00 Krema Trucking Co. 2.18 Lagerhausen Lbr&Caol 10.38 Brashear Freight Lines 3.00 Larry Nick 40.00 Lagerhausen Lbr&Caol 6.31 Johnson's 2.55 Hess Tire & Battery 6.05 Authorized Radio Serv. 35.00 D.P. Publishing Co. 2.00 D.P. Volunteer Fire 125.00 Andrew Geisen 6.00 Homer Coffman 6.00 L. Bierman 6.00 Edw. Nagel 6.00 Ray Kolze 6.00 Geo. Lagerhausen 6.00 John Hammerl 6.00 Alfred Wille 6.00 Alvin E. Kunlman 6.00 WARRANT General Corporate Free Cash Streets Free Cash 810.80 2,180.95 Cash - M.F.T. Maintenance of Arterial Streets 2,991.75 To reimburse the General Corporate Fund ($810.80) and the Streets Fund ($2,180.95) for labor, materials, and rental of equipment required for the maintenance of Arterial Streets for 1942. The motion was made by Alderman Kehe and seconded by Loos to adopt this proposed re- solution. The Mayor put the question and the Clerk called the roll with the follow4 ing result: Aues; Aldermen Johnson, Loos, Dopheide, Kehe, Lemke, Schwanbeck and Campagna. Nays; None. The Mayor thereupon declared the motion carried the said resolution adopted. COUNCIL TO MEET AS COMMITTEE -OF -THE -WHOLE: Mayor Garland then called a of the Council as a committee -of -the -whole for Monday, December 28, 1942 P.N. for the purpose of considering the 1943 Appropriation Ordinance. meeting at 8:00 ADJOURNMENT: The motion was made by Alderman Lemke and seconded by Dopheide that the meeting adjourn. The motion was voted upon by acclamation where- upon the Mayor declared the motion carried and the Counc f egu d'•urned. ED IEDRICH, City ,clerk