MINUTES
COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE MEETING
VILLAGE OF VERNON HILLS
AUGUST 20, 2002

 

IN ATTENDANCE: President Byrne called the meeting to order at 8:15 p.m. The following Trustees were present: Duros, Hebda, Henley, Koch, Ryg, and Williams.

Also present were Assistant to the Manager Teich, Public Works Director Laudenslager, Finance Director Nakrin, Building Commissioner Gerth, Chief Fleischhauer, Corporation Counsel Citron, Attorney Geo-Karis and Village Clerk Schwartz.

  1. APPROVAL OF 8/06/02 COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE MINUTES
    Motion by Trustee Henley, second by Trustee Koch to approve the 8/06/02 Committee of the Whole Minutes.
    Roll call vote:
    AYES: 6 - Duros, Hebda, Henley, Koch, Ryg, Williams
    NAYS: 0 - None
    Motion declared carried.

  2. ZEBRA TECHNOLOGIES - PATIO EXPANSION
    Motion by Trustee Henley, second by Trustee Hebda to direct staff to prepare an ordinance amending the approved site and landscaping plan for Zebra Technologies to allow the patio addition as requested. Roll call vote:
    AYES: 6 - Hebda, Henley, Koch, Ryg, Williams, Duros
    NAYS: 0 - None
    Motion declared carried.

  3. AMLI RESIDENTIAL PROPERTIES - FOUR BUILDING CODE VARIANCES FOR AMLI AT MUSEUM GARDENS RESIDENTIAL DEVELOPMENT IN GREGG'S LANDING
    Building Commissioner Gerth reported that AMLI is seeking three variances as noted in his letter dated August 15, 2002. Staff is recommending the denial of one variance - a combination cast iron and PVC pipe. Steve Ross and Bruce Rigsbee with AMLI Residential were present to give their reasons for requesting the variance as outlined in their letter dated August 13, 2002. They also stated that the amount of masonry can be doubled if the modified cast iron system was implemented. The PVC will be totally encased and a commercially graded sprinkler will be in place. Trustee Williams stated the rules are in place for a reason. A senior engineer representing AMLI stated that any piping exposed to view and all horizontal drains will be cast iron (approximately 50%). The rest will be plastic piping encased. Trustee Duros asked of the issue can be deferred until the next Board meeting to research and discuss further.

    Motion by Trustee Koch, second by Trustee Ryg to approve a variance to allow an average STC rating of 52 for AMLI Residential. (Section 5-36(a&b)). Roll call vote:
    AYES: 6 - Henley, Koch, Ryg, Williams, Duros, Hebda
    NAYS: 0 - None
    Motion declared carried.

    Motion by Trustee Henley, second by Trustee Ryg to approve a variance allowing a Magic-Pak HVAC system contingent upon a Village selected mechanical engineer confirming that the system is as efficient as a ducted system. (Section 5-57(j). Roll call vote:
    AYES: 6 - Koch, Ryg, Williams, Duros, Hebda, Henley
    NAYS: 0 - None
    Motion declared carried.

  4. VICIOUS ANIMAL REGULATIONS - PROPOSED ORDINANCE
    Chief Fleischhauer discussed the proposed ordinance for vicious animal regulations. The Board asked for it in ordinance form and to be put on the consent agenda for the next meeting.

  5. ADJOURNMENT
    Motion by Trustee Henley, second by Trustee Hebda to adjourn the Committee of the Whole meeting. Roll call vote:
    AYES: 6 - Ryg, Williams, Duros, Hebda, Henley, Koch
    NAYS: 0 - None
    Motion declared carried.

Meeting adjourned at 9:00 p.m.

 

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