IN ATTENDANCE: President Byrne called the meeting to order at 7:33 p.m. The following Trustees were present: Ryg, Black, Cashman, 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, Attorney Geo-Karis and Village Clerk Schwartz.

1. FAIRWAY DRIVE

President Byrne gave an overview and history of the Fairway Drive extension. He stated there would be Committee of the Whole action on the subject on April 4, 2000. Bob Andres of Civiltech Engineering discussed the phases of improvement. There are 2 issues unresolved for the residents at the present time: the buffer to the homes along Fairway Drive and the proposed street connections. He stated that room for a berm is minimal but a fence could be installed. He suggested connecting Huron to service Centennial Crossing and Stonefence Farms stating this would not attract cut-through traffic.

Steven Potts of Centennial Crossing asked what kind of buffer is planned. Discussion ensued about a possible 3-foot berm being installed on a temporary basis until the road is finished or getting an easement from adjacent property owners. Trustee Koch suggested putting a fence on top of the berm. A fence with landscaping was determined to be the best option. Public Works Director Laudenslager stated that the landscape plan approved provides for the developer to plant along Fairway.

Trustee Ryg suggested staff meet with homeowners involved to determine what they want in their backyards.

Michael Chuse of 577 Ontario Crossing asked if the Huron connection could be terminated. Trustee Koch stated that the connection at Huron was decided before Centennial Crossing was built. It was requested to not open Huron then, until the road through the Vernon Hills Athletic Complex is finished. The engineer stated that was a possibility.

Barry Lavoritz of Centennial Crossing stated that he did not see a need for a 4-lane highway.

The Board was polled and agreed unanimously on the connection to Huron. The Board was polled on how wide to make the road:

Trustee Black – 2 lanes with center cross section

Trustee Hebda – 2 lanes with landscape median

Trustee Henley – 3 lanes but keep options open for 5 lanes

Trustee Ryg – 2 lanes with landscape median

Trustee Cashman – plan for 5 lanes but build 3 at the present time

President Byrne – 3 lanes for now

Greg Smith of Centennial Crossing asked why White Barn is not considered as the connecting street. The engineer stated it would become a cut-through street and did not recommend that option. Trustee Cashman asked what the current traffic count is on Deerpath and staff replied that out of 9500 cars per day, 3500 cars are cut-through traffic.

The Board confirmed that there would be no connection to Corporate Woods.

Dave Horton of Stonefence Farms stated his objection to connection with Centennial Crossing.

President Byrne continued the discussion to an upcoming meeting.

2. RECESS

Motion by Trustee Cashman, second by Trustee Henley to recess the Board and go into Closed Session for the purpose of Land Acquisition and Personnel as allowed in Sections 2(c)(5) and 2(c)(1) of the Open Meetings Act. Roll call vote:

AYES: 6 – Black, Cashman, Hebda, Henley, Koch, Ryg

NAYS: 0 – None

Motion declared carried.

Meeting recessed at 9:04 p.m. and reconvened at 10:25 p.m. Trustee Koch was absent.

3. MINUTES

Motion by Trustee Ryg, second by Trustee Hebda to approve the 3/07/2000 Committee of the Whole minutes. Roll call vote:

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

NAYS: 0 – None

ABSENT: 1 – Koch

Motion declared carried.

4. 361 CHERRY VALLEY ROAD – FENCE VARIATION

Building Commissioner Gerth referred to his memo dated March 13, 2000 regarding a fence variation. Motion by Trustee Cashman, second by Trustee Black to approve the granting of a variance allowing for a 6-foot wood fence to be installed in the rear yard of the property located at 361 Cherry Valley Road, that extends from the NE corner of the detached garage to a point at the rear property line equal to the distance of the building setback located on the adjacent property and granting of a variance for the purpose of installing a 3-foot tall split rail fence, 104 feet in length, between the proposed row of hedges and public sidewalk that is located along Camden Road. Roll call vote:

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

NAYS: 0 – None

ABSENT: 1 – Koch

Motion declared carried.

5. VERNON SQUARE – LOT 6 CONCEPT PLAN

Assistant Manager Kalmar stated the petitioner is requesting to re-subdivide the subdivision at Center Drive and Lakeview Parkway to reduce the total number of lots from 9 to 8. Staff has begun technical review of the project and raised the following issues: the change in architectural design, lot coverage has been increased which may affect stormwater management, and there are emergency service access concerns.

Tim O’Leary of Vernon Square LLC requested the 2-story building be changed to a 1-story building to accommodate a radiology group. The building would continue to have the same residential feel but tenants are not interested in a basement. The building will be limestone.

Assistant Manager Kalmar stated there are about 8 items to be reviewed on this plan. The Board was polled and liked the concept. The petitioner was made aware of the fact that this is only a concept review.

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

NAYS: 0 – None

ABSENT: 1 – Koch

Motion declared carried.

Meeting adjourned at 10:38 p.m.

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