IN ATTENDANCE: President Byrne called the meeting to order at 8:17 p.m. The following Trustees were present: Duros, Henley, Hebda, Koch, Ryg and Williams.

Also present were Manager Allison, Assistant Manager Kalmar, Assistant to the Manager Teich, Building Commissioner Gerth, Finance Director Nakrin, Chief Fleischhauer, Corporation Counsel Citron, and Village Clerk Schwartz.

1. APPROVAL OF 4/02/2002 and 4/16/02 COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE MINUTES
   Motion by Trustee Hebda, second by Trustee Koch to approve the 4/02/02 and 4/16/02 Committee of the Whole minutes. Roll call vote:
   AYES: 6 - Koch, Ryg, Williams, Duros, Hebda, Henley
   NAYS: 0 - None
   Motion declared carried.
   

2. LA FORCE HARDWARE ADDITION - FINAL SITE AND LANDSCAPING APPROVAL
   Assistant Manager Kalmar reported that the petitioner is proposing to construct a 2,708 sq. ft. addition on the front of the building to be used as office space. Technical Review recommends approval subject to final approvals by the Village Engineer and Landscape Architect and compliance with responses by the Review Committee. Motion by Trustee Henley, second by Trustee Williams to direct staff to prepare the necessary ordinance granting final site and landscaping approval subject to compliance with the plan presented and the Technical Review responses along with Village Engineer and Landscape Architect approval. Roll call vote:
   AYES: 6 - Ryg, Williams, Duros, Hebda, Henley, Koch
   NAYS: 0 - None
   Motion declared carried.
   

3. COUNCIL FOR JEWISH ELDERLY, PROJECT ON ROUTE 45 - LETTER OF SUPPORT
   Assistant Manager Kalmar reported that the petitioner is applying for a HUD grant to assist in the financing to construct 80-100 one-bedroom units in a 3-4 story building to be located on the Leikam Tap property. The property would need to be rezoned from R-1 to R-7. To assist in the preparation of the grant application, CJE is requesting that the Village draft a letter indicating its willingness to consider rezoning the property. Linda Kaplan, Director of Housing, gave general information on the Council for Jewish Elderly. Support services will be in place but there will be no assisted living care. Staff recommended the concept and the project stating that the application to HUD needs to be site specific. The committee liked the project. Staff will draft a letter of support.

4. KIDS R US FAÇADE RENOVATION Based on the elevation submitted by the petitioner, the Committee approved. Staff will have the petitioner appear before the Committee at a later date.

5. WEST POINTE TOWNHOMES - ROUTE 45 AND GROSSE POINTE CIRCLE - CONSIDERATION OF PLANNING AND ZONING RECOMMENDATIONS.
   Assistant Manager Kalmar reported that the petitioner is requesting approval of a 15-unit townhome project ranging from 1410 to 1648 sq. ft with an average cost of $224,000 per unit. The property would need to be rezoned from B-1 to R-6. Planning and Zoning voted against approval stating there were too many units on the property. The revised plans show a reduction to 14 units and an additional 7 visitor parking spaces. Ed Niziol representing the petitioner and Matt Haylock, architect, were present for questions. Hardy plank and masonry will be used for the lower level along with hardy plank being used for the chimney. Trustee Hebda requested masonry chimneys and asked for more green space by lowering the number of units. The petitioner stated the plan has already been reduced from 16 to 14 units. Motion by Trustee Henley, second by Trustee Duros for approval of the preliminary site, landscape and development plans subject to the conditions set forth in Assistant Manager Kalmar's report to the Planning and Zoning Commission dated April 18, 2002, inclusion of the revised plans addressing density and parking, and masonry chimneys consistent with Gregg's Landing. Roll call vote:
   AYES: 6 - Williams, Duros, Hebda, Henley, Koch, Ryg
   NAYS: 0 - None
   Motion declared carried.
   

6. DISCUSSION OF TIF MATTERS.
   Assistant Manager Kalmar reviewed his memo dated May 2, 2002 regarding strategies and recommendations for implementation of the Redevelopment Plan for the Route 45/21 TIF Project. Staff can move forward per the Committee.

7. ADJOURNMENT
   Motion by Trustee Henley, second by Trustee Hebda to adjourn the Committee of the Whole meeting and go into Executive Session for personnel, litigation and land acquisition. Roll call vote:
   AYES: 6 - Duros, Hebda, Henley, Koch, Ryg, Williams
   NAYS: 0 - None
   Motion declared carried.

Meeting adjourned at 9:58 p.m.

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