Village of Lombard Legistar System

Upon Roll Call by Village Clerk Gerhardt, the following were:

Present: President Mueller, Trustees Borgatell, Tross, Schaffer, Sebby, Florey and

Kufrin

Absent: None

Quorum Present

Appointed Officials Present:

Village Manager William T. Lichter

Administrative Assistant Ellen Balsamo

Village Attorney Thomas P. Bayer

Village Attorney Janet Petsche

Director of Community Development David Hulseberg

Director of Finance Leonard Flood

Fire Chief Ed Seagraves

Director of Public Works Stan Rickard

Assistant Director of Public Works John Burg

Village Engineer David Dratnol

Deputy Village Clerk Barbara Johnson

Trustee Schaffer said that the Committee had recommended denial of Item E. The

Committee voted against having referendum to enact a non-home rule sales tax. He

said it was felt that the 1/2 % sales tax might encourage people to shop elsewhere and

that the intent of the Legislative Review Committee had been to have the increased

Sales Tax replace the Utility Tax. The Finance Committee felt that the Sales Tax

fluctuates too much to rely on whereas the Utility Tax is a known stable entity.

Trustee Tross said that there had been no meeting and that the next meeting will be

held June 6. He said that the Committee will be discussing Traffic Calming, Glenbard

East parking, Fairfield and Edgewood parking and parking on West Willow. Trustee

Tross said that he had met with Student Council and representatives of the school who

are looking for flexibility. He said that he had told them that the Village will not be lax on

the parking and that he will propose an Intergovernmental Agreement with the Park

District and to see if residents want the parking prohibitions lifted. He said that this item

will be coming back to the Board.

President Mueller reminded the audience that Cruise Nights are being held every

Saturday Night from 6 p.m. until 10:00 p.m. throughout the Summer. He announced that

Famous Dave's, famous for their ribs, will open at Yorktown around June 15 and around

the same time P.F. Chaing's will be opening at Fountain Square.

President Mueller also announced that on July 4th the Village will hold the first

Independence Day Parade that they have had in many years. He emphasized that it is

a family parade with bands and color guards instead of floats. The parade will leave

from Village Hall and go to Madison Meadow where the Taste of Lombard will be

underway.

Mr. Lichter reported that they had put this item on Separate Action in order to get Board

direction as to whether staff should add another street to this Special Assessment. He

explained that Berkshire has a part that is improved and part which is unimproved and

runs along Pleasant Lane School. He said that Berkshire could be done either with

Special Assessment 214 or with Lombard Hills East. Village Engineer David Dratnol

reported on how the project would be billed if it is done as a Special Assessment, saying

that only 41.5 % would be in the unimproved area and much of the area is frontage on

the school property. Because the amount assessed would be only slightly higher than

the legal costs to set up the Special Assessment, staff recommends doing the project

with Lombard Hills. The Board concurred that Berkshire should be done with the

Lombard Hills East Project. The comment was made that the street could then be done

sooner as the Lombard Hills East project is underway, Mr. Lichter clarified that it will be

in the project but likely not done this year as the second phase of the project will be

completed next year and this area will need engineering prior to construction.

In response to the question of how soon residents can be brought in to this process for a

meeting, David Dratnol said once the preliminary engineering is done there will be a

meeting.

Joan Ferrara 721 E St. Charles Place, spoke in response to Mr. Luke's comments made

at the last meeting saying that after his comments she has looked at the fences of these

two properties and she feels they are not well taken care of. She distributed pictures to

the Board of these properties whose condition she feels is unacceptable. She

expressed concern that this new zoning is going to allow them to develop the new

property and that it will be kept in similar condition. She also was concerned about the

area available for trucks to turn around.

638 E. St. Charles Road (Continued)

Fred Luke spoke in response to Ms. Ferraro saying he had no fence, that the fences on

both sides belong to adjacent businesses. He said that from time to time they have

experienced vandalism but it is unrelated to this petition and project.

Karen Rocgue, 727 St. Charles Place, spoke saying that many in the audience are

opposed to this rezoning. She asked why they are considering rezoning when the

designation of this property as Community Commercial was preferred just last year.

She wondered how the Trustees could consider this when the plan commissioners did

not approve. She asked what each Trustee has done to study this issue.

Mike Cloud, 607 E. St. Charles Place, spoke saying that he is pleased with the

improvements that have been made on St. Charles Road and initially thought that this

development was a good idea but after following this issue on cable he has concerns

regarding the change in zoning. He said that from the visual aspect the property

currently owned by the petitioner looks unsightly. He does not think that the business

takes much pride in their present property and says he feels that shows a bad track

record. He asked if their present building is up to code. He expressed a lack of trust in

their proposal.

Robert Carter President of Seamless Gutter responded to various statements. He also

answered questions of the Trustees.

Trustee Florey urged the Board not to jump on the first proposal to come along, but must

give staff the opportunity to find suitable types of developments allowed under the

present zoning.

Trustee Schaffer spoke in support of the Plan Commissions decision and said he would

vote against the zoning change.

Trustee Tross indicated he believes that this new proposal is the best plan but the

motion does not require or guarantee this project by this developer.

Trustee Kufrin urged the best interests of Lombard be considered. After much

deliberation he indicated support of Trustee Florey's motion.

Trustee Borgatell stated he has seen no viable Commercial proposal. He still feels that

Limited Light Industrial is the best use for the area.

Trustee Sebby indicated that he has mixed feelings and has heard from many residents

on the subject. He indicated support for Trustee Florey's motion and support for the

position of staff.

638 E. St. Charles Road (Continued)

638 E. St. Charles Road (Continued) (Amended June 15, 2000)

It was moved by Trustee Florey, seconded by Trustee Sebby, that the Village

Board concur with the recommendation of the Plan Commission to deny this

petition. The motion carried by the following vote:

Trustee David N. Schaffer, Trustee Steven Sebby, Trustee Kenneth M.

Florey and Trustee Paul Kufrin Jr.

Trustee Ralph Borgatell and Trustee Richard J. Tross

Richard Tross, 752 S. Main, spoke saying that he had always excused himself and not

voted on issues concerning the Allerton property because of friends and loved ones

interred there. He went on to say that his previous position on the development of

Allerton Ridge had been wrong. He thanked Mr. Ed Heil, staff and the current developer

for such beautiful improvements to the grounds and the proposal before the board

tonight.

Trustee Tross left the room at 9:33 p.m.

Warren G. Nelson, 2432 Royal Drive, posed the question to the Board as to whether

there will or will not be a sidewalk to connect the area with the residential area to the

North.

David Hulseberg reviewed the details of the project concerning the sidewalk and said it

had been proposed but they could also survey the neighboring area to see if the

residents wanted it as part of the project.