Village of Northbrook Board of Trustees met Aug. 11.
Here is the minutes provided by the board:
1. ROLL CALL
2. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
3. MINUTES APPROVAL
A. Board of Trustees - Regular Meeting - Jul 28, 2020 7:30 PM
RESULT: ACCEPTED [UNANIMOUS]
MOVER: Johannah Hebl, Trustee
SECONDER: Muriel Collison, Trustee
AYES: Frum, Ciesla, Israel, Collison, Ross, Hebl, Pepoon
4. PUBLIC COMMENT TIME
President Frum noted the public can make comments by emailing publiccomments@northbrook.il.us and email responses must be under 200 words. The Board received four emails from the public. The first email is from Lee Goodman, he thanked the Board for opposing the Green Acres Development proposal and discussed changes the Board should consider regarding the Affordable Housing Policy. Furthermore, he expressed concern regarding the housing market during the pandemic. The second email is from Herb Brenner, stated he opposes certain aspects of the proposed affordable housing concept for Green Acres. He asked if individuals who receive affordable housing can use the amenities. The third email is from Sarah Stanford, she discussed the last largest open space parcel in Northbrook, which should remain open space according to the zoning definition. She requested the Village maintain the open space parcel. The fourth email is from Catherine Caparasso, she stated the affordable housing should not be segregated to a separate building.
5. MANAGER'S REPORT
Deputy Director of Public Works Matt Morrison reported the storm (wind 28 miles per hours and gusts 48 miles per hour) that occurred yesterday at 4 p.m. resulted in one public call for a tree and 810 customers lost power at 6 p.m. (the number decreased to 30 customers without power at 8 p.m.). Today, everyone has power restored in Northbrook. The Public Works Department is working on cleaning up debris from the storm in the community. The public can report any fallen trees by utilizing the GoGOV App or call the Public Works Department. Residents that have tree branches on their property can sign up for the Advance Disposal Landscaping process or hire a tree service vendor.
Assistant to the Village Manager Madeline Farrell noted the Village partnered with Cook County and Solar Chicago Land for the Solar Power Hours event (August 17, 2020 at 7 p.m.). The event will be held virtually for the public. You can register for the event on the Northbrook website, Facebook or the E-newsletter.
6. WARRANT LIST
A. Review and Approval of Payments to be Made
Trustee Ciesla Moved for the approval of class A & B Warrants dated July 16, 2020 - July 31, 2020 in the amount of $1,940,735.40.
RESULT: ADOPTED [UNANIMOUS]
MOVER: Kathryn Ciesla, Trustee
SECONDER: Dan Pepoon, Trustee
AYES: Frum, Ciesla, Israel, Collison, Ross, Hebl, Pepoon
B. Review of Frontage Deposit List Dated July 30, 2020
Trustee Ciesla Moved for the approval of Frontage Deposit refunds totaling $15,800.00 dated July 30, 2020.
RESULT: ADOPTED [UNANIMOUS]
MOVER: Kathryn Ciesla, Trustee
SECONDER: Dan Pepoon, Trustee
AYES: Frum, Ciesla, Israel, Collison, Ross, Hebl, Pepoon
7. PRESIDENT'S REPORT
President Frum requested the staff create a process to receive live public comments by the next meeting August 25, 2020.
Green Moment
Marilyn Fish, Board Member at Go Green Northbrook, discussed how leaf blowers are very noisy and pollute the air. The two-stroke leaf blower engines are an environmental hazard, which require the fuel to be mixed with oil. The engines emit the following air pollutants: carbon monoxide, nitrous oxide and hydrocarbons. She suggested that residents use a traditional landscape-grooming tool to prevent contaminating the air quality.
8. CONSENT AGENDA
Trustee Israel moved, seconded by Trustee Pepoon to move items 10 (A) and 10 (B) to the Consent Agenda. On voice vote, all were in favor.
RESULT: ADOPTED [6 TO 0]
MOVER: Bob Israel, Trustee
SECONDER: Muriel Collison, Trustee
AYES: Ciesla, Israel, Collison, Ross, Hebl, Pepoon
ABSTAIN: Frum
A. RESOLUTION NO. 2020-97
A Resolution Authorizing an Agreement for Engineering Services to Update the Village's Water System Model with Stantec Consulting Services Inc. of Springfield, Illinois
B. RESOLUTION NO. 2020-98
A Resolution Authorizing a Contract with Utilis Inc. of San Diego, California for Aerial Leak Detection Services
C. RESOLUTION NO. 2020-99
A Resolution Approving the Release of Certain Written Minutes of Closed Session Meetings of the Village Board of Trustees
D. RESOLUTION NO. 2020-100
A Resolution Authorizing Storm Sewer Repair Services at 1741 Elm Avenue with Kloepfer Construction Inc. of Northbrook, Illinois
E. RESOLUTION NO. 2020-101
A Resolution Approving an Agreement for a Preliminary Study of Stormwater Detention at 1657 Shermer Road with Engineering Resource Associates Inc. of Warrenville, Illinois
F. ORDINANCE NO. 2020-29
An Ordinance to Amend the AFO to Decrease the Number of Class A Liquor License for Stir Crazy
G. RESOLUTION NO. 2020-102
A Resolution Authorizing an Agreement for Shermer Road Bicycle Accommodation Phase I Engineering Services with A. Epstein and Sons International of Chicago, Illinois
H. RESOLUTION NO. 2020-103
A Resolution Authorizing an Agreement with The Garland Company of Cleveland, Ohio for Roof Replacements at the Water Filtration Plant
COMMITTEE REPORTS
9. FINANCE
10. PUBLIC WORKS
11. PLANNING/ZONING
A. PRELIMINARY REVIEW - ZONING & DEVELOPMENT
APPLICATIONS
1. A Preliminary Review for 701 Lee Road for Rezoning and Two-Lot Subdivision
Deputy Director of Development and Planning Services Michaela Kohlstedt presented a preliminary review for 701 Lee Road for rezoning and two-lot subdivision. The property is currently zoned R-2 and the project includes a 33-foot right of way along Lee Road.
Furthermore, the property needs to be rezoned R-4 and will include several variations from the Sub-division Code.
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President Frum stated she is opposed to rezoning the property and many of the properties in the area are zoned R-2.
Trustee Collison stated she is opposed to rezoning the property, because she has not seen the whole development plan. The homes in the community have large lots and the zoning in the area should remain R-2.
Trustee Ciesla agrees with her fellow Trustees.
Trustee Israel agrees with his fellow Trustees.
Trustee Ross agrees with her fellow Trustees.
Trustee Hebl stated she is opposed to rezoning the property.
Trustee Pepoon stated he is opposed to rezoning the property.
2. A Preliminary Review for 1998 Willow Road for BP Gas Station Ground Sign
Trustee Ciesla stated she knows the applicant and recused herself from the discussion.
Deputy Director of Development and Planning Services Michaela Kohlstedt presented a preliminary review for 1998 Willow for BP Ground Sign. The applicant is proposing a 20-foot-tall ground sign where the existing pylon sign is 20-feet-tall. A special permit is required for the proposed ground sign, because the base design is completely solid.
President Frum stated she is in favor of approving the request.
Trustee Collison stated she is in favor of approving the request and likes the new proposed design.
Trustee Israel and Trustee Ross stated they were in favor of approving the request.
Trustee Hebl asked where the sign will be placed and if the sign will obstruct the traffic views.
President Frum responded the Plan Commission will investigate into that matter further. Trustee Pepoon stated he is in favor of approving the request and requested the Plan Commission determine if the sign height is hazardous for drivers.
President Frum commented the Plan Commission will review the site lines to determine if the sign height is hazardous.
3. Preliminary Review of a Request to Redevelop Green Acres Country Club by M/I Homes, LLC
Deputy Director of Development and Planning Services Michaela Kohlstedt presented a preliminary review of the proposed redevelopment of Green Acres Country Club by M/I Homes, LLC. The property is zoned open space and includes two parcels zoned R-2. The applicant previously proposed a redevelopment plan, which included 800 units in November 2019. The Board stated the plan was too dense, lacked adequate open space, impacts the schools and
impacts the municipal services in the community. Today, the applicant is presenting a modified plan with 581 units (76 of the units are affordable housing) and 50 acres of open land (37.3 acres will be dedicated to the Park District).
The proposed plan includes: 325 apartment units (72 of units are affordable housing), 54 town homes (4 of units are affordable housing), 50 duplex units, R-2 single-family lots, 150 detached single-family homes and a 2 acre lot dedicated to the Village. The open land will include walking trails, retention pond, community garden, common area and playground. The access point will be located on Dundee Road and emergency access located on Morrison Road and to the access drive east of the Subject Property along the railroad tracks. The applicant is proposing a path on the north side of Dundee Road. Furthermore, the applicant has increased the buffering around the property.
A motion was made to limit the presentation by the applicant to 5-minutes.
M/I Homes, LLC Vice President Scott Barenbrugge commented they have a new team in place.
They modified their plan to include public benefits and will preserve 90% of the heritage trees.
Furthermore, the design concept is sustainable and will include ecological habitats.
Furthermore, 80% of the For-Sale housing is age-restricted for individuals 55 years of age and older. The School Districts will receive $3,000,000.00 in property tax revenues and the Parks District will receive a $18,500,000.00 donation. In addition, 76 of the units are affordable housing.
David Brin with Brinshore Development noted they are an affordable housing developer in the region. He is excited to offer affordable housing in the community and the buildings are constructed to keep affordable housing costs low. The residents occupying the affordable housing units will have access to all the amenities. The project cost is $20,000,000.00.
Trustee Collison stated she likes how the new proposed plan does not include the commercial outlets or dog park in the floodplain. In addition, she is in favor of the affordable housing, age- restrictions and playground. She questioned why the apartment buildings do not have enough buffering. Furthermore, the affordable housing requirement in the proposed plan does not meet the 15% minimum and the Park District is requesting 10 acres for a public park in the community. She questioned the math calculation regarding the number of students in the development plan.
Trustee Ciesla stated the proposed redevelopment plan is too dense and needs more green space. She would like to see the affordable housing integrated in the community and a carbon
neutral design. Furthermore, she expressed concern with the incorrect affordable housing calculations. In addition, she encourages the Plan Commission to vote "no" and she is opposed to approving the redevelopment proposal.
Trustee Israel stated he agrees with his fellow Trustees. He expressed concern regarding the single-point of access and the design concept. Furthermore, he encourages the Plan Commission to vote "no".
Village Attorney Steve Elrod noted the Subdivision code includes requirements for student impact fees and population. The requirements are based on State-wide averages.
Trustee Ross stated she agrees with her fellow Trustees. She does not see a reason to change the current land zoning, unless a sustainable redevelopment plan is presented. The plan should include solar panels and 10 acres dedicated to the Park District. She expressed concern regarding the proposed segregated affordable housing plan, not meeting the 15% affordable housing requirement and incompliant income guidelines. She questioned if the applicant performed a housing survey to determine if there is a need for elderly housing.
Village Attorney Steve Elrod suggested the Board could further discuss the age restriction if needed.
Trustee Hebl stated she agrees with her fellow Trustees and is opposed to approving the proposed redevelopment plan. She expressed gratitude for her fellow Trustees performing research and formulating calculations to determine if the redevelopment will benefit the community.
Trustee Pepoon expressed concern regarding the proposed redevelopment plan. He is opposed to changing the property’s zoning. President Frum stated she agrees with her fellow Trustees. She expressed concern regarding the proposed affordable housing. The applicant can present their proposed redevelopment plan before the Plan Commission.
12. COMMUNITY
13. PUBLIC SAFETY
14. LEGISLATION AND COMMUNICATION
15. REMARKS FOR THE GOOD OF THE ORDER
16. CLOSED SESSION
17. ADJOURN
Trustee Pepoon moved, second by Trustee Ciesla to adjourn the meeting at 8:55 p.m. On voice vote, all were in favor.
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