MINUTES

COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE MEETING

VILLAGE OF VERNON HILLS

DECEMBER 2, 2003

IN ATTENDANCE: President Byrne called the meeting to order at 7:12 p.m. The following Trustees were present: Duros, Cashman, Koch and Weil.

Also present were Manager Allison, Assistant Manager Kalmar, Assistant to the Manager Teich, Public Works Director Laudenslager, Finance Director Nakrin, Chief Fleischhauer, Village Engineer Brown, Attorney Citron, and Village Clerk Schwartz.

1. WRITER ESTATES – RECONSIDERATION OF FINAL APPROVALS FOR 16 LOT PUD SUBDIVISION ON ROUTE 45

Assistant Manager Kalmar reported that the revised plat of subdivision includes an increase of lot sizes and widths to allow for 3 car garages on all lots as requested by the Committee along with changes as noted in the packet. Planning and Zoning approved the special use permit with variations and final approval of the plans subject to conditions. Trustee Koch noted there was no room for variances on the side yard. Attorney Citron stated that the covenants could contain a rule that no variances are allowed. Motion by Trustee Duros, second by Trustee Cashman to direct staff to draft the necessary ordinances approving the rezoning of the property, approving the special use permit for the PUD and granting final approvals for the site, landscaping, signage and engineering improvement plan and approval of the development permit for Writer Estates subject to conditions listed and any new conditions regarding garages and custom homes. Roll call vote:

AYES: 4 – Cashman, Duros, Koch, Weil

NAYS: 0 – None

ABSENT: 2 – Hebda, Williams

Motion declared carried.

2. CONSIDERATION OF A RECOMMENDATION FOR PRELIMINARY AND FINAL PLAT APPROVAL FOR THE RESUBDIVISION OF LOT 1 IN HAWTHORN II – RETAIL CENTER SUBDIVISION (RIVER TREE COURT PROPERTY)

Assistant Manager Kalmar reported that staff has no outstanding issues related to the resubdivision and the Commission voted unanimously to recommend preliminary and final plat approval subject to conditions. The resubdivision would create a separate 7-acre lot containing the parking field and theatre. Motion by Trustee Duros, second by Trustee Koch to authorize staff to draft the necessary ordinance approving the resubdivision subject to conditions as noted. Roll call vote:

AYES: 4 – Duros, Koch, Weil, Cashman

NAYS: 0 – None

ABSENT: 2 – Hebda, Williams

Motion declared carried.

3. CONSIDERATION OF A RECOMMENDATION FOR PRELIMINARY APPROVAL REGARDING RIVER’S EDGE CONDOMINIUMS BY WEISS DEVELOPMENT

Assistant Manager Kalmar reported that Weiss is proposing to construct two, 5 story buildings with a total of 80 condominium units and underground parking on the site directly south of the Depke Juvenile Center on Milwaukee Avenue. The Commission recommended approval subject to conditions. President Byrne confirmed with Mr. Weiss that all conditions were agreed to. Motion by Trustee Cashman, second by Trustee Koch to authorize staff to prepare the necessary resolution granting preliminary approval as presented. Roll call vote:

AYES: 4 – Koch, Weil, Cashman, Duros

NAYS: 0 – None

ABSENT: 2 – Hebda, Williams

Motion declared carried.

4. CONCEPT PRESENTATION – APPLE ORCHARDS CONDOMINIUM BUILDING – 1315 APPLE ORCHARD LANE

The petitioner presented a proposed condominium project located on the east side of Milwaukee Avenue. The property is currently zoned B-1. The proposed project is 30 units with 2-bedroom condos and parking on the lower level. The units will range from $250,000 to $320,000. The plan would require quite a few variances. Mayor Byrne also noted a possible variance needed in the size of a 2 bedroom unit. Assistant Manager Kalmar confirmed that a variance would be needed. Trustee Weil stated there were too many variances requested and did not feel comfortable approving the plan. Trustee Koch agreed. The proposed use was acceptable to the Committee.

5. GOLF COURSE BUDGET

Assistant to the Manager Teich reported that staff recommends approval of the golf course budget. Jim Hahn, Senior Vice President of Kemper Sports Management gave a review of 2003 revenue and expenses and presented the 2004 budget. Trustee Duros commented that the 2003 results showed a job well done by the General Manager of the course. President Byrne suggested possibly replacing the HVAC system. Assistant to the Manager Teich stated changes have been made which could possibly eliminate the need for a new system. A clear determination could be made in the spring. The budget was acceptable to the Committee.

6. ADJOURNMENT

Motion by Trustee Duros, second by Trustee Cashman to adjourn the Committee of the Whole. Roll call vote:

AYES: 4 –Koch, Weil, Cashman, Duros

NAYS: 0 – None

ABSENT: 2 – Williams, Hebda

Motion declared carried.

Meeting adjourned at 8:30 p.m.

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