Village of Northbrook Board of Trustees met July 11.
Here are the minutes provided by the board:
1. ROLL CALL
| Attendee Name | Title | Status | Arrived |
| Kathryn Ciesla | Village President | Present | |
| Bob Israel | Trustee | Present | |
| Muriel Collison | Trustee | Present | |
| Heather Ross | Trustee | Present | |
| Johannah Hebl | Trustee | Present | |
| Dan Pepoon | Trustee | Present | |
| Joy Ebhomielen | Trustee | Present |
2. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
3. SWEARING IN - POLICE
Village Clerk Ford swore in Officer Kincaid
4. MINUTES APPROVAL
A. Board of Trustees - Regular Meeting - Jun 27, 2023 7:30 PM
| RESULT: ACCEPTED [5 TO 0]
MOVER: Bob Israel, Trustee SECONDER: Muriel Collison, Trustee AYES: Israel, Collison, Ross, Hebl, Ebhomielen ABSTAIN: Ciesla, Pepoon |
5. PUBLIC COMMENT TIME
President Ciesla noted the public can make comments by emailing publiccomments@northbrook.il.us. Email responses must be under 200 words in length.
Mr. Lynch addressed the Board and Village Clerk Ford and asked a series of questions
Trustee Hebl moved, seconded by Trustee Collison to recess the meeting at 7:42 pm. On voice vote, all were in favor.
6. MANAGER'S REPORT
Village Manager Cara Pavlicek reported the Public Works Department has no knowledge of lead service lines connected to public schools. Furthermore, the department will continue replacing lead service lines connected to residential properties. The Village released information regarding composting incentives; new subscribers get a 25% discount.
7. WARRANT LIST
A. Review and Approval of Payments to be Made
∙ Payments to be Made Per Listing Dated June 16, 2023 - June 30, 2023 (Alpha & Descending Lists)
Trustee Israel Moved for the approval of class A & B Warrants dated June 16, 2023 - June 30, 2023, in the amount of $2,176,301.78.
| RESULT: ADOPTED [6 TO 0]
MOVER: Bob Israel, Trustee SECONDER: Dan Pepoon, Trustee AYES: Israel, Collison, Ross, Hebl, Pepoon, Ebhomielen ABSTAIN: Ciesla |
B. Review of Frontage Deposit List Dated June 29, 2023
∙ Frontage Deposit List Dated June 29, 2023
Trustee Israel Moved for the approval of Frontage Deposit refunds totaling $18,379.71 dated June 29, 2023.
| RESULT: ADOPTED [6 TO 0]
MOVER: Bob Israel, Trustee SECONDER: Dan Pepoon, Trustee AYES: Israel, Collison, Ross, Hebl, Pepoon, Ebhomielen ABSTAIN: Ciesla |
8. PRESIDENT'S REPORT
President Ciesla reported the Village hosted a successful 4th of July event and thanked the Police Department and staff for all their work. She then noted the new artwork displayed in the Village Boardroom is provided by Michael Lou. The Plein Air Photography Festival started on July 11, 2023, ends on July 31, 2023. The festival has unique challenges each week for the public. Furthermore, the Arts Commission is recruiting visual local arts; and the Northbrook Grand Prix is scheduled to take place on July 27, 2023.
A. COMMUNITY MOMENT
Julie Weinberg discussed the importance of mental health resources. She shared her experience managing mental illness as a new parent. Furthermore, she encouraged the public to prioritize their mental health.
B. Commission Appointments and Reappointments
| RESULT: APPROVED [6 TO 0]
MOVER: Johannah Hebl, Trustee SECONDER: Muriel Collison, Trustee AYES: Israel, Collison, Ross, Hebl, Pepoon, Ebhomielen ABSTAIN: Ciesla |
ARTS COMMISSION
Allen Alvarez (Reappointment)
Rob Sills (Reappointment)
Sarah Weinstein (Appointment)
COMMUNITY COMMISSION
Logan Dane (Appointment)
PEDESTRIAN & BICYCLE COMMISSION
Michael Pfeifer (Appointment)
SENIOR SERVICES COMMISSION
Fred Rosenberg (Reappointment)
Patricia Vile (Appointment)
STORMWATER MANAGEMENT COMMISSION
Greg Hetue (Reappointment)
9. CONSENT AGENDA
| RESULT: ADOPTED [6 TO 0]
MOVER: Bob Israel, Trustee SECONDER: Johannah Hebl, Trustee AYES: Israel, Collison, Ross, Hebl, Pepoon, Ebhomielen ABSTAIN: Ciesla |
A. RESOLUTION NO. 2023-133
A Resolution Authorizing an Agreement for Consulting Engineering Services Related to Rehabilitation of the 30-inch Lake Michigan Intake with Stantec Consulting Services, Inc. of Springfield, Illinois
B. RESOLUTION NO. 2023-134
A Resolution Approving a Letter of Intent Between the Illinois Department of Transportation and the Village of Northbrook for Potential Future Improvements Along Waukegan Road at Maple Avenue ATTACHMENTS:
C. RESOLUTION NO. 2023-135
A Resolution Approving the Purchase of a Storage System from StorageIT Solutions, Ltd.
D. RESOLUTION NO. 2023-136
A Resolution Approving a Professional Services Agreement with HUB International
E. ORDINANCE NO. 2023-41
An Ordinance Rezoning the Property at 2600 Dundee Road and 759 Greenwood Road and Amending the District Zoning Map
F. RESOLUTION NO. 2023-137
A Resolution Approving a Subdivision and Development Agreement for a Five-Lot Single Family Residential Subdivision (2600 Dundee Road & 759 Greenwood Road) (Docket No. PCD-22-12)
G. RESOLUTION NO. 2023-138
A Resolution Approving a Combined Tentative and Final Plat of Subdivision (2600 Dundee Road & 759 Greenwood Road) (Plan Commission Docket No. PCD-22-12)
H. ORDINANCE NO. 2023-42
An Ordinance Voluntarily Annexing Certain Territory Contiguous to the Village of Northbrook and Establishing Zoning Thereof (2500 Pfingsten Road)
I. ORDINANCE NO. 2023-43
An Ordinance Creating a PACE Area and Establishing the Illinois Finance Authority Property Assessed Clean Energy Program for Record Owners of Property that, from Time to Time, May Voluntarily Request the Levy of Special Assessments to Secure the Financing or Refinancing of their Pace Projects; Authorizing Program Administrators to Act Thereunder; Designating the Illinois Finance Authority as the Sole Issuer of Bonds and Notes; and Approving Related Matters
J. ORDINANCE NO. 2023-44
An Ordinance Proposing the Designation of a Business District in the Village of Northbrook, Cook County, Illinois and the Scheduling of a Public Hearing in Connection with the Proposed Northbrook Court Business District
K. ORDINANCE NO. 2023-45
An Ordinance Amending Chapter 23 of the Municipal Code Regarding Carryout Single-Use Bag Tax
COMMITTEE REPORTS
10. ADMINISTRATION AND FINANCE
11. PLANNING AND ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT
A. PRELIMINARY REVIEW - ZONING & DEVELOPMENT APPLICATIONS
The comments made by Board Members this evening are the preliminary comments of individual trustees and do not represent the opinion or final determination of the Village of Northbrook. No final decision on the requested relief can or will be made until after the matter goes through the Village zoning process, which may include a public hearing and recommendation by the Northbrook Plan Commission.
1. Preliminary Review of a Request by Lazy Dog at 992 Willow Road
Jonathan Mendel, Director of Development and Planning Services, discussed an application submitted by Lazy Dog Restaurants, LLC, for the property located at 992 Willow Road. The applicant is requesting a special permit to allow wall signs above 20 feet and extend outdoor dining hours. He provided a brief overview of the following: zoning, site plan, sign regulations, and Municipal Code outdoor dining hours. He noted the requested relief/primary issues the Village Board should consider.
Trustee Collision favors the proposed wall sign and outdoor dining hours extension request.
President Collision spoke on the Zoning Code rewrite project. She noted these types of requests will be approved by Village staff in the future.
Jarred Taylor, Lazy Dog Representative, stated their location is dog friendly.
Trustee Collison made a motion to send the application to the Plan Commission, seconded by Trustee Israel. On voice vote, the motion passed.
2. Preliminary Review of a Request by MI Homes for 98 Townhomes at 3700 Dundee Road Jonathan Mendel, Director of Development and Planning Services, discussed an application submitted by M/I Homes of Chicago, LLC, for the property located at 3700 Dundee Road. The applicant is requesting zoning relief to allow a planned unit development consisting of 98 townhomes. The property is zoned IB Institutional Building District, and the property is designated as appropriate for Institutional Facility in the Comprehensive Plan. He provided a brief overview of the following: site plan, affordable housing, and 3-story design. He noted the requested relief/primary issues the Village Board should consider.
Jason Risdon, Northbrook Resident, Member of the Charlemagne Homeowners Association, spoke in opposition of the proposed development project. He expressed concern regarding the following: increased density, number of units, traffic impacts, pedestrian safety, lack of sustainability features, changing the character of the community, and proposed zoning relief. He requested the Village Board deny the applicant’s request.
Trustee Collison stated she favors the developer’s development project on Techny. She requested the developer modify the proposed plan (decrease the density and height), to create a development that fits the character of the community. She expressed concern regarding the following: school overcrowding, private roads, lack of community benefits, traffic impacts, and zoning relief.
Trustee Israel concurs with Trustee Collison, and will be voting no. Furthermore, the applicant should not copy the cemetery's density. He requested the applicant utilize R-4 zoning as a guide for the following: capacity, density, and amenities.
Trustee Collison confirmed the Village Board received several emails from the public and noted the Board has read them prior to the meeting.
Trustee Ross spoke in opposition of the proposed density and zoning relief. She suggested the applicant consider developing single-family homes they should consider mor density through making some of the homes duplexes.
Trustee Hebl concurs with her fellow Trustee's. She encouraged the applicant to develop a successful product like Sterling Place. Furthermore, she does not favor the proposed zoning relief.
Trustee Pepoon spoke in opposition of the proposed development project. He does not favor the proposed zoning relief, and suggested the applicant increase the green space.
Trustee Ebhomielen concurs with her fellow Trustee's. She requested the applicant modify the affordable housing plan and increase open space.
President Ciesla concurs with her fellow Trustee's. The proposed development project and aesthetic should match the character of the neighborhood. She does not favor the private road and encouraged the applicant to modify the development plan.
Trustee Collison made a motion to send the application to the Plan Commission, seconded by Trustee Hebl. On voice vote, the motion passed.
12. COMMUNITY AND SUSTAINABILITY
13. PUBLIC WORKS AND FACILITIES
14. PUBLIC SAFETY
15. COMMUNICATIONS AND OUTREACH
16. REMARKS FOR THE GOOD OF THE ORDER
17. CLOSED SESSION
None
18. ADJOURN
Trustee Pepoon moved, seconded by Trustee Hebl to adjourn the meeting at 9:00 pm. On voice vote, all were in favor.
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