MINUTES

COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE MEETING

VILLAGE OF VERNON HILLS

MARCH 7, 2000

IN ATTENDANCE: President Byrne called the meeting to order at 9:31 p.m. The following Trustees were present: Ryg, Black, Henley, Koch and Hebda.

Also present were Manager Allison, Assistant Manager Kalmar, Assistant to the Manager Teich, Building Commissioner Gerth, Acting Police Chief Kincaid, Public Works Director Laudenslager, Corporation Counsel Citron and Village Clerk Schwartz.

1. MINUTES

Motion by Trustee Hebda, second by Trustee Black to approve the 2/01/2000 and 2/15/2000 Committee of the Whole minutes and the 2/22/2000 Special Committee of the Whole Minutes. Roll call vote:

AYES: 5 – Black, Hebda, Henley, Koch, Ryg

NAYS: 0 – None

ABSENT: 1 – Cashman

Motion declared carried.

2. WHITE DEER RUN SIGNAGE

Building Commissioner Gerth stated that White Deer Run has submitted a request to install 6 directional signs at various locations along Gregg’s Parkway. Mike Williams, representing White Deer Run, stated that they will install and maintain the signs. Trustee Hebda asked if the signs would impede sight at intersections and Mr. Williams responded that the signs would not. Motion by Trustee Hebda, second by Trustee Black to approve the installation of six (6) directional signs as presented noting the conditions outlined in Building Commissioner Gerth’s memo dated March 1, 2000 for White Deer Run Golf Club and direct staff to proceed with preparing a resolution and hold-harmless agreement. Roll call vote:

AYES: 5 – Hebda, Henley, Koch, Ryg, Black

NAYS: 0 – None

ABSENT: 1 – Cashman

Motion declared carried.

3. CDW CONCEPT PRESENTATION

Pulled due to petitioner’s absence.

4. SAM’S CLUB OUTLOTS – FINAL SITE AND LANDSCAPE PLANS

Eric Handley of William Randolph, Scott Wilson of Manhard Consulting and Eric Dams of Bradford Properties were present to discuss the final site and landscape plan. The plans presented proposed two buildings. One building would be 15,000 square feet and contain 2 stores. The other building would be 8,500 square feet and contain 3 stores. President Byrne asked staff to investigate an ordinance for 2 or 3 user outlot buildings. The petitioner was postponed until the investigation is complete.

5. HOME EXPO – FINAL SITE AND LANDSCAPE PLANS

Todd Mosser of Greenberg Farrow Architects responded to Planning and Zoning’s six conditions outlined in their minutes of 2/23/2000. The trucks will be screened with a 16-foot wall. The petitioner gave a preference not to landbank 100 parking spaces. The connection with Rivertree was

addressed with staff and a suitable design was agreed upon. Additional elements were added to the north side of the building as requested.

Kathy Scott of Collins Signs presented a drawing of the monument sign to replace the existing one. It contained Home Depot, Kmart and Home Expo. Trustee Koch stated his dislike of the sign saying it would not fit in with the other signage in Vernon Hills. The Board agreed. Ms. Scott will return at a future date with a new design. A unified sign with the three stores was agreed upon by the Board because of the distance of the stores from Milwaukee Ave. Manager Allison will draft an ordinance stating when unified signs are appropriate.

Assistant Manager Kalmar stated the petitioner needs to supply additional detailing on the lighting request on the north side of the building and the landbanking of 100 spaces was a condition of approval by the Planning and Zoning Commission. The petitioner responded that a REA (Reciprocal Easement Agreement) exists requiring 5 spaces per 1000 square feet and would need approval by K-Mart to landbank.

Trustee Henley requested brick on the lower level all around the building to eliminate damage problems. The petitioner responded that the lower level will be 12” thick masonry concrete.

Motion by Trustee Ryg, second by Trustee Black to approve the site and landscape plan subject to the Plan Commission’s recommendation that 100 parking spaces be landbanked. Roll call vote:

AYES: 5 – Hebda, Henley, Koch, Ryg, Black

NAYS: 0 – None

ABSENT: 1 – Cashman

Motion declared carried.

Motion by Trustee Ryg, second by Trustee Black to approve the building signs as presented. Roll call vote:

AYES: 5 – Henley, Koch, Ryg, Black, Hebda

NAYS: 0 – None

ABSENT: 1 – Cashman

Motion declared carried.

6. ADJOURNMENT

Motion by Trustee Henley, second by Trustee Black to adjourn the Committee of the Whole meeting. Roll call vote:

AYES: 5 –Koch, Ryg, Black, Hebda, Henley

NAYS: 0 – None

ABSENT: 1 - Cashman

Motion declared carried.

Meeting adjourned at 10:52 p.m.

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Jeanne M. Schwartz, Village Clerk Roger L. Byrne, Village President