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1 The Village Board of Trustees regular meeting March 7, Page 1 of 8 VILLAGE OF GLENVIEW BOARD OF TRUSTEES MEETING March 7, 2013 M I N U T E S Village President Kerry Cummings called the meeting of the Board of Trustees to order at 7:35 PM 1. ROLL CALL Present: President Cummings, Trustees Britton, Detlefs, Jenny, Karton and White Absent: Commissioner Cuisinier Also Present: Village Manager Hileman, Deputy Village Manager Owen, Village Attorney Patt, Director of Planning/Economic Development Bak, Director of Planning Brady, Economic Development Manager Dean, Management Analyst Kuechler, Recorder Joanne McDonagh 2. FLAG CEREMONY President Cummings led those present in the Pledge of Allegiance. 3. APPROVAL OF MINUTES a. February 5, 2013 Board of Trustees Workshop meeting Trustee White made a motion to approve as presented seconded by Trustee Jenny. The motion carried by a unanimous voice vote. b. February 19, 2013 Board of Trustees meeting Page 4, bottom paragraph, reword sentence to read The variances outlined were discussed. Trustee White made a motion to approve as amended, seconded by Trustee Jenny. 4. REPORT OF THE VILLAGE PRESIDENT a. Consideration of a Resolution approving a Class B Liquor License for Viking Cooking School, 1140 Milwaukee Avenue. Approved As Liquor Commissioner, President Cummings noted that she asks for Board advice and consent when she considers granting liquor licenses. In response to Trustee Karton, Director Bak said the requested liquor license is for the Viking Cooking School and not for the Via Classico Restaurant. A door separates the two so the cooking school is not accessible to the public. A glass of wine or beer is offered when the meal that was cooked during the class is served. Although a liquor license was in place, in order for the school to open the State requires a municipal license and a State of Illinois license. The proposed Class B license was chosen rather than amending the ordinance to allow for a different kind of cooking school license that the State would accept. The Trustees voted unanimously in favor of granting a Class B Liquor License to the Viking Cooking School. Business owners Ron Presta and his partner will open the cooking school and restaurant in mid-march. President Cummings appreciated everyone s attendance tonight to avoid a struggle with the snow storm on Tuesday night when the meeting was originally scheduled. President Cummings congratulated Park District Executive Director, Chuck Balling, for receiving the Illinois Parks and Recreation Association s 2013 Robert Artz Lifetime Achievement Award. It is given to one person out of 2,100. Mr. Balling has 35 years of experience and has been with Glenview s Park District since REPORT OF THE VILLAGE MANAGER a. Update on Fire Station 6 Manager Hileman reported that, as part of the Trammel Crow project, Fire Station 6 will vacate its present location by April 30, Fire Chief Globerger has initiated the process to decommission the station. After performing due diligence on a number of properties as temporary sites along main arterials, a site owned by the Glenview Park District at Glenview Road and Roosevelt was found to be suitable and it is located where response times can be kept at acceptable standards for this busy call volume area. The Village is working with the Park District staff and Board members to gauge their interest in working with the Village on the proposed site for Fire Station 6 for an eighteen (18) month period. Temporary layouts have been considered but no final

2 The Village Board of Trustees regular meeting March 7, Page 2 of 8 layout has been made. Staff has discussed infrastructure, technology and utilities with the Park District for the temporary site. A double-wide trailer is being considered as living quarters for the firefighter/paramedics and an apparatus room structure for the fire engine. The Fire Department and Public Works Department are considering the feasibility of using an existing salt dome structure to temporarily house the fire engine to keep down costs. Consideration is also being given to building out the double-wide trailer. A neighborhood meeting is scheduled for March 21 at 7:30 PM in Village Hall. A meeting notice will be sent to residents living in the surrounding neighborhood. Resident feedback is needed regarding screening, noise, etc. Input will also be heard from the Plan Commission at its March 26, 2013 meeting. A temporary site plan will be presented to the Board at the first meeting in April. The Village plans to vacate the current Fire Station 6 by April 15 if possible. Pre-construction design work is ongoing to determine if the former police department structure can be rehabbed for Fire Station 6 or whether it needs to be torn down and rebuilt. The results will be known in about 45 days. A committee comprised of Trustees Britton and White, Village staff, Owner s Rep. Jerry Aulisio, the AT Group, W.B. Olson construction and Williams Architects has been established to reach a recommendation for Board consideration. The public will be kept apprised. 6. REPORT OF THE VILLAGE ATTORNEY: None 7. MATTERS PRESENTED BY THE PUBLIC: None 8. PUBLIC HEARING a. Consideration of an ordinance for a Conditional Use Ordinance at 2500 Happy Hollow Road Willowbrook School Continued until March 19, Continued to March 19, CONSENT AGENDA Deputy Village Manager Don Owen read the Consent Agenda: a. New Business i. Second consideration of Ordinances for 1841 Waukegan Road Elite Athletic Academy a. Consideration of an Ordinance for Final Site Plan Review and Preliminary Subdivision. Approved Ordinance No b. Consideration of an Ordinance granting a commercial variation. Approved Ordinance No b. New Business i. Consideration of a Resolution authorizing execution of a Lease Amendment with United Standard Industries Inc., for use of Police Station premises at 2500 East Lake Avenue, Glenview, Illinois. Approved Resolution No ii. Consideration of a Resolution authorizing the execution of a contract with Ayres Associates, Inc. of Madison, WI for the 2013 photogrammetric mapping services in the total amount of $43, Approved Resolution No iii. Consideration of a Resolution to award a contract to Peter Baker & Sons, Lake Bluff, IL, for temporary roadway patch in the amount of $38,400, plus a ten percent (10%) contingency for a total amount of $42,240. Approved Resolution No iv. Consideration of a Resolution authorizing a one-year contract with Denler of Mokena, IL, for crack sealing services in an amount not to exceed $81,000. Approved Resolution No v. Consideration of a Resolution and recommendation to enter into an Intergovernmental Agreement with the Glenview Park District for the Stormwater Detention Project at the Glenview Park Golf Club. Approved Resolution No vi. Consideration of a Resolution for a Single-Lot Subdivision for the Dylan Subdivision at 1906 Linneman Street. Approved Resolution No vii. Consideration of the approval of the voucher list for March 5, Approved Trustee Britton made a motion to approve as presented seconded by Trustee Jenny. AYES: Trustees Britton, Detlefs, Jenny, Karton, White Motion carried

3 The Village Board of Trustees regular meeting March 7, Page 3 of OLD BUSINESS a. Consideration of a Resolution and an Ordinance for GlenStar development: i. Consideration of Resolution authorizing an Amendment to an Annexation and Development Agreement between the Village of Glenview and PR II Willow Sanders Road JV, LLC recorded on November 26, Approved Resolution No ii. Second consideration of an Ordinance to allow the Rezoning, Comprehensive Plan Amendment, Official Map Amendment, Planned Development, Conditional Use, and associated Variations for the GlenStar development at 3800 Willow Road. Approved - Ordinance No Director Bak said this matter returns to the Village Board following discussion on February 19, 2013 when the Plan Commission recommendations for the GlenStar development were reviewed in total. The Board asked for more input from the Appearance Commission on green space for the area adjacent to the detention pond, variations from the parking space size, light fixture height and parking lot landscaping. The Appearance Commission gave preliminary approval of the project on February 20, The GlenStar development site plan and rezoning of the various properties were reviewed. The detention pond is in place due to the Astellas development and is complete in terms of the Point Drive adjacency. The surrounding part of the pond to the north was reviewed by the Appearance Commission where people can walk to the sitting areas by the pond. Two landscaped pedestrian walkway areas (17-foot and 27- foot) are separated from the pond by a fence. An exhibit was shown of the landscaped area connecting the grocery store to the residential area. The Appearance Commission supported the landscape plan that was approved. There were questions about whether the selected landscaping would be sustainable in this particular area and the entire GlenStar site. The motion at the Appearance Commission indicated that the applicant would return at final appearance with a more refined plant list, at which time it would be determined if the plants would be sustainable and provide the intended interest. The Appearance Commission also asked for additional landscaping at the final appearance review for the area between the childcare facility and the pond in order to screen the childcare center activities. The meeting packet includes comparative data related to parking stalls, light pole heights and landscape islands. There are two proposed Mariano s grocery stores as anchors in the GlenStar development and the former Avon site. The stores vary in size so the number of parking spaces is different, but staff has identified the width and depth of the parking stalls, variances requested for certain parking spaces in the GlenStar development, the drive aisle width, and compliance regarding landscape islands in terms of square footage. A landscaping row is required at every other parking aisle. In this case, the applicant chose to put in additional landscape islands (just west of Mariano s) to equal the square footage of what the row of landscaping would have been. There is also a variance for 18 9 lighting poles which is the same variance that was granted for the adjacent Astellas building. The variances requested for the Avon redevelopment site have also been identified as comparative data. Other information relates to parking lot requirements. Staff looked at what other communities are doing, the national standards, the Institute of Traffic Engineers and the Urban Land Institute. The result was that the determinative amount of space is in the total area. The Village code is 62 feet. Glenview requires a 19-foot parking space, 24-foot aisle and 19-foot space, which is slightly above the Institute of Traffic Engineers recommendation for large vehicles. Other comparative data indicates typical vehicle lengths. Most commonly driven automobiles would fit into the proposed parking spaces. GlenStar is requesting a one foot variance from the Village code for certain parking spaces. Mr. Ryan McBride addressed the brick color for the Lennar building. He is happy to make whatever changes are needed especially since it is still early in the design stage. The Appearance Commission approved brick in the Valley Rose color and the dark brown color for the metal that wraps around the columns at each end (samples were shown). The intention is to have the building fit the character of the development. President Cummings was pleased with the color tones approved by the Appearance Committee and there were no objections from the Trustees. There were also no Board questions about the requested variances and the comparative data that was presented. It was noted that fencing around the pond will be black aluminum and the sidewalk is already in place. Originally a dog park was planned but the Appearance Commission preferred keeping the area open for use as a passive park rather than designating it for one use. Trustee Britton made an omnibus motion to approve items 10a-i and 10a-ii, seconded by Trustee Jenny. AYES: Trustees Britton, Detlefs, Jenny, Karton, White

4 The Village Board of Trustees regular meeting March 7, Page 4 of 8 Motion carried 11. NEW BUSINESS a. Consideration of a Resolution and Ordinance for the Encompass Championship golf tournament: i. Consideration of a Resolution to approve a special event permit request to hold the Encompass Championship golf tournament at North Shore Country Club, June 17-23, Approved Resolution No ii. First consideration of a temporary traffic Ordinance amending Chapter 90, Article X, Section of the Glenview Municipal Code for the Encompass Championship golf tournament at North Shore Country Club, June 17-23, Approved as amended Ms. Dean said this resolution related to a special event for the Encompass Championship Golf Tournament for golfers 50 years of age. It is proposed for June 17-23, 2013 at the North Shore County Club through a collaborative effort with Pro-Links Sports. About 30,000 spectators are expected to attend. There will be 1,000 or 2,000 in attendance per day early in the week and about 12,000 per day on Friday through Sunday. The Village s operational role is to help the operators and then harness the economic potential that goes with such an event. Food service and liquor will be catered. About 20 temporary structures will be interior to the Golf Course and not visible from Glenview Road. They will be used for concessions, volunteer headquarters, caddy headquarters, cart charging station etc. Information about other temporary structures and trailers were described. Most of the country club is fenced but two types of temporary fencing will be added where necessary for about three months. Signage will be used to direct traffic, indicate parking areas, etc. Signs on public light poles will be installed by Public Works to reduce expenses the cost will be reimbursed. The Village was asked to host a trailer as a pick up window for VIP ticket holders and club member guests. Ms. Dean was pleased with the economic potential of this event. GVTB Staff will make a video to be aired on the golf channel. Sergeant Schuster reviewed the first consideration for a temporary traffic ordinance to reduce any impact on surrounding neighborhoods and provide clear access for public safety vehicles. There will be a temporary parking restriction from June 18 through June 23, 2013 with an exemption for marked landscape vehicles. A notice about parking enforcement will be sent out to all impacted residents. Based on neighborhood feedback, the North GlenAire parking restriction will be on only one side of the street rather than both sides. There will be complimentary public parking. Encompass Championship Golf Tournament representatives were very helping in minimizing the impact on the neighborhood, such as through signage. Another notice will be sent out shortly before the event to remind residents about the restricted parking. The police department will accommodate residents as best as possible. A private security firm will have people in security points in and around the event operation and security will be on site overnight. Two Glenview officers will be added on Friday through Sunday. Representatives from Encompass Championship were present in the audience to answer questions. Officer Schuster explained that the proposed ordinance needs an amendment related to section 2 in order to eliminate the time frame that landscape vehicles are exempt (currently 7 AM to 9 AM). Resident feedback indicated that some subdivisions have landscapers who do the entire neighborhood on one day and they are there for hours. He addressed Board questions about parking, issues related to landscape vehicles and access for emergency vehicles and so forth. Residents were asked to contact the Village if personal parties are being held during the event period. Although landscape trucks were addressed tonight, if other parking matters arise, the Traffic Committee will review the additional information. Attorney Patt indicated that the proposed amendment for 11a-ii in section 2 of the ordinance would be as follows: In the last sentence after the word daily the remainder of the sentence will be stricken and the phrase during restricted times will be inserted. Trustee Karton made an omnibus motion to approve 11a-i as presented and 11a-ii as amended seconded by Trustee Jenny. AYES: Trustees Britton, Detlefs, Jenny, Karton, White Due to the unanimous vote to approve, item 11a-ii will be placed on the consent agenda at the next meeting.

5 The Village Board of Trustees regular meeting March 7, Page 5 of 8 d. First Consideration of an Ordinance to allow site plan modifications to an approved gas station at 451 Glenview Road Glenview Gas Mart. Approved Director Bak said Mr. George Gavriilopoulos, the owner of the Glenview Gas Mart, 451 Glenview Road (Glenview Road and Harms) asked that the site plan approvals granted in 2008 be reinstated to allow the construction of a canopy over the filling station. He came to the Village in 2008 with a revised site plan which included a single entrance driveway on Glenview Road, another single entrance driveway on Harms, a canopy over the filling station and the addition of a convenience store. Due to the recession, financing could not be obtained for the entire project so an extension was requested in Cook County permitting problems caused additional delay. The owner is ready to begin construction but needs the site plan reinstated until September 5, Mr. Joseph Knorr, 735 Harms Road, the neighbor adjacent to the Glenview Gas Mart, wanted the record to state that the Gas Mart would never be permitted to become a 24-hour station. He also asked that a fence be installed along the south side of the property in the back by the bathrooms to enclose a small three-foot space which bike riders and others have used to smoke cigarettes, dispose of trash, etc. The fence would also stop people from going on his property. Mr. Gavriilopoulos came forward and said he was happy to install fencing to accommodate his neighbor. Attorney Patt noted that the original approved ordinance has a provision that delivery shall occur during business hours from 6 AM to 10 PM. The amendment to the ordinance is to install fencing on the end in order to enclose the small opening by the adjacent neighbor s property. Trustee Jenny made a motion to approve seconded by Trustee Detlefs. The motion to approve item 11d as amended carried by a unanimous voice vote. Due to the unanimous voice vote, this item will be placed on the consent agenda at the next meeting. e. Consideration of 2012 Property Tax Abatement Ordinances. Approved on First Reading i. $10,000,000 General Obligation Refunding Bonds, Series Approved Ordinance No.5640 ii. $10,000,000 General Obligation Bonds, Series 2006A. Approved Ordinance No iii. $5,000,000 General Obligation Bonds, Series 2007A. Approved Ordinance No iv. $1,200,000 General Obligation Bonds, Series 2007B. Approved Ordinance No v. $11,290,000 General Obligation Refunding Bonds, Series 2009D. Approved Ordinance No vi. $28,125,000 General Obligation Refunding Bonds, Series 2009E. Approved Ordinance No vii. $18,090,000 General Obligation Refunding Bonds, Series 2012A. Approved Ordinance No viii. $7,730,000 General Obligation Refunding Bonds, Series 2012C. Approved Ordinance No Village Financial Consultant Darrell Barber said typically abatement ordinances are brought forward with the tax levy. However two bonds were in the process of being refunded through November 2012 and closed in mid- December. The Village chose to wait until the final numbers were received before processing this year s abatement ordinances. When a decision is made to issue bonds, how they will be paid off is identified. Most Village bonds relate to The Glen redevelopment TIF or they are tied to the water and sewer funds. Other revenues pay for those bonds. The Village levies for the bond ordinances and the abatement is a way to not pass the levy onto the taxpayer. Other revenues are identified to pay the debt service on the bonds so the abatements are not included in the extension of the levy and not passed onto the taxpayer. Trustee Detlefs made a motion to waive administrative rules seconded by Trustee Britton. AYES: Trustees Britton, Detlefs, Jenny, Karton, White Motion carried Trustee Detlefs made an omnibus motion to approve agenda items 11e-i, 11e-ii, 11e-iii, 11e-iv, 11e-v, 11e-vi, 11e-vii and 11e-viii on first reading seconded by Trustee Britton. AYES: Trustees Britton, Detlefs, Jenny, Karton, White

6 The Village Board of Trustees regular meeting March 7, Page 6 of 8 Motion carried NOTE: At this point, Trustee Jenny was called away from the meeting. b. First consideration of an Ordinance for Planned Development, Conditional Use, Final Site Plan Review, Vacation of Public Right-of-Way, and Final Subdivision Approval at Glenview Road Midtown Square. Approved Director of Planning Jeff Brady stated this was a first consideration of the Plan Commission recommendation from February 26, 2013 on a 5-0 vote regarding the planned development, conditional uses, final site plan review, and vacation of public right-of-way and final subdivision approvals for the 2.7 acre site. The property is bound by Church (east), Dewes (south), the Dewes Court development and the Glenview house (west) and Glenview Road (north). There are four individually owned parcels with one being a Village-owned parcel. As part of the Plan Commission February 26, 2012 review, there were numerous comments related to architecture that were forwarded to the Appearance Commission. The Appearance Commission met on March 6 and after considering the architectural comments, a recommendation was made to the Village Board regarding the preliminary approval of architecture. Tonight the Village Board will consider the Plan Commission s February 26 th recommendation and the March 6 recommendation from the Appearance Commission on preliminary architectural approval, landscaping, lighting and signage. On March 19, the Board will have a second consideration of the recommendation and ordinance adoption, then final approval by the Appearance Commission once building permits are submitted The Plan Commission recommended the approval of the four-story mixed use development which includes about 9,000 SF of retail and 138 rental apartments (ground and upper floors). Planned development variations include a perimeter yard variation, building height variation and parking ratio variation for the residential units. The site plan review was done in conjunction with the downtown development district regulations (form based code) to implement the downtown revitalization plan. Recommended conditional uses for the site include a drive-through use and to allow Retail B to be larger than the required 5,000 SF for which a conditional use is required. This was discussed during past public hearings. Director Brady reviewed the final site plan. Retail A is now more in line with the rest of the retail store frontage. There is a public east/west alley connection from Railroad to Church and the remainder would be accessed via the public through an agreement between the developer and the Village. There is consideration for a north/south pedestrian path. He described the six-foot setback which, among other things, will be a private space for each walk-up unit along Dewes and along a portion of Church. Comments were made at the Plan Commission regarding the placement of some of the landscape islands. Underground parking is proposed and more of a three-story building component on the Dewes side. He reviewed in detail the various traffic concerns and considerations discussed at the Plan Commission, including the drive-through. He reviewed the final plat subdivision and vacation of right-of-way which includes additional dedication along Glenview Road to allow for proposed diagonal parking and additional dedication for the increased width of the alley to the north of the Dewes Court building. He also addressed the vacation of Pine Street to the east of the Dewes Court building. A chart was shown of the progression of the architecture through the process of the Plan Commission, Village Board and Appearance Commission. Director Brady reviewed the changes made in each design scheme of the development up to and including Scheme J. Architect Michael DeRouin, FitzGerald Associates, addressed the Board s issues and concerns related to certain components of the building design and explained how the changes came about since some were different than what the Board had recommended. Generally, the Board members felt the top of the corner building appeared more modern looking rather than a built-over-time look and the colors were not what the Board had in mind. There was discussion about using different colors and a different cap. Issues with Retail A related to color. The railings will be metal balustrades or translucent glass panels, primarily over the bridge sections, rather than punched aluminum. Trustee White suggested that perhaps the parking spaces for the apartments will be under-built by about 30 spaces in accordance with the guidelines. Since the space has been part of the municipal parking lot, others have been using the lot and may not have been included in the count. He wondered if people who visit Dewes Court are going to use the lot as well. Glenview House is part of the calculation. Perhaps in the long term another parking scheme needs to be considered to accommodate the volume of parking in the area. He noted that other things have been studied to alleviate the parking situation.

7 The Village Board of Trustees regular meeting March 7, Page 7 of 8 President Cummings said the issue raised by Trustee White was contemplated in the downtown plan which included ideas on how the Village might address these parking issues, such as shared parking with the train station and Colonial Courts. Director Brady explained how shared or cross public parking have been addressed. Manager Hileman will have a report prepared for the Board at an April meeting outlining how staff has thought out the downtown parking situation. Mr. Tony Mariella, 1800 Dewes, referenced the north end of Dewes Court which is now an alley and dedicated almost exclusively to Dewes Court residents and shop patrons. Exiting with a vehicle is difficult. The proposed three-foot wide sidewalk will not fully protect residents and shop patrons and the vehicles that are pulling out. He is asking for a five foot sidewalk. Mr. Brady spoke to Mr. Mariella s concerns. Director Brady said in addition to bringing back the architecture and some clarification on the queuing management plan staff could investigate adding a bubble mirror outside of the Dewes Court building above the garage as suggested by Trustee Detlefs. In response to Mr. Mariella s idea to move the alley center line in order to gain the space needed for a five foot sidewalk, the development s traffic expert explained that pedestrian amenities will help slow down traffic so it will operate much like a parking lot and would be safe. Trustee Karton made a motion to approve seconded by Trustee Detlefs. The motion carried by a unanimous voice vote. This matter will not be on the consent agenda at the next meeting in order to consider the new information that has been requested. c. First consideration of an Ordinance regarding a Text Amendment to Chapter 98 of the Municipal Code regarding land uses. Continued to March 19, 2013 Director Bak said this item comes to the Village Board on a Plan Commission recommendation from February 26, 2013 on a 5-0 vote for approval of the proposed land use text amendment regulating permitted and conditional uses in the Glenview zoning code. The Plan Commission was split 3 to 3 with Chairman Bucklin voting on whether certain uses should be permitted on the first floor of the Glenview Road downtown development district. This has been a long-standing discussion with the Plan Commission and the Village Board. The Plan Commission met four times over the last few months to review the proposed land use code. U.S. Equities was retained as the Village s downtown development advisor and led two workshops on March 6 and April 25, A more flexible code was recommended in order to reenergize the downtown and create more activity. At a May 22, 2012 Board meeting, the Village Board gave direction to amend the downtown code and take into account the recommendations of U.S. Equities. Staff then drafted a new zoning code. A use list was put together of all uses in the Village code found in various zoning districts, which are specifically called out or referenced by being permitted in multiple districts. New zoning terms were then created to reflect modern business and commercial activities and to be more reflective of the uses in the commercial world today (chart on Page 48 of the packet). After further clarification, the new use terms were applied as permitted or conditional within the downtown development district itself and then combined with other zoning districts to create a consolidated use chart. Staff found that a number of adjacent communities had one single use list for better understanding of which use is permitted in what zoning districts and where the use might be conditional or not permitted at all. Ultimately the list of new use terms was recommended by the Plan Commission and approved by the Board on February 26. In May 2012, the Village Board added drive-through uses (as recommended by US equities) as conditional uses within the downtown development district (extends along Glenview Road from Washington to Waukegan Road and from Henley to Lake on Waukegan Road. The focus of this discussion was on the blocks along Glenview Road where full ground floor retail is required, which extends 50 feet from Glenview Road north or south. Blocks or buildings that extend beyond the 50 feet can have service uses or offices on the first floors. In the current code, only retail uses are permitted on the first floor. During the research it was found that retail uses is a broad term. The Board wanted to see a detailed list of the kinds of uses rather than retail which is subject to interpretation by staff or the Zoning Board. A suggestion was made to have code interpretations reviewed by the village Board after the Zoning Board s review, but this concept was eliminated when the Commissions Ordinance was adopted. The list of uses supportive of retail, advanced by U.S. Equities, had a line drawn to demonstrate which uses are allowed by right on Glenview Road on the first floor and those that are prohibited. The Village Board made one change by moving physical therapy and chiropractor uses above the line. The Plan Commission approved unanimously all uses above the line. The key discussion points of the Plan Commission and the Village Board

8 The Village Board of Trustees regular meeting March 7, Page 8 of 8 related to whether commercial uses and the medical and doctor offices should be above or below the line After a vote of 3-3 on that issue, the Plan Commission consensus was to review the text amendment in two years to allow time for the Trammel Crow project and potentially other downtown projects to be built, occupied and hopefully generate the volume of activity that has been envisioned and to see if this approach will address the retail vacancies in the downtown. Some members of the public in tonight s audience have followed all the Plan Commission discussions. Director Bak said tonight s meeting packet included two letters from the Glenview Chamber of Commerce indicating support for commercial uses being permitted on first floors on Glenview Road in the downtown. Before the Board tonight are several decision points (1) To adopt the Plan Commission recommendation for the land use text amendment with the use chart consolidated for all zoning districts with the addition of the section on drivethrough uses as conditional in the downtown district (2) To exclude or include office commercial and/or medical and dental on first floors on Glenview Road (3) Review the matter in two years. Chamber Executive Director, Betsy Baer, stated that a letter in tonight s meeting packet from Mr. Greg Goodsitt, outlines the Chamber s questions and concerns. U.S. Equities indicated that only about 60 percent of the vacant retail space would be filled due to insufficient demand. She asked the Board to consider opening up the use list to include all uses for the first floor with the exception of certain office uses. The Chamber knows, at least anecdotally, that commercial type businesses are interested in moving downtown, even possibly the Chamber office. She felt it was the viewpoint of the market. The downtown needs other businesses in conjunction with retail to sustain the economic ups and downs. In response to Trustee Detlefs, she said this matter had been discussed by the Chamber Board and her remarks were the position of the Chamber. The author of one letter in the tonight s meeting material and the co-author of the other letter, Mr. Goodsitt, was involved but his desire to move to a first floor downtown space is no longer an issue. In looking through old files, she saw memorandums related to how best to address downtown vacancies as far back as The Chamber hopes that the new developments underway downtown will help stimulate downtown activity. She asked if there would by any harm in lowering the line to expand the uses allowed on the first floor of Glenview Road, even if they had to be conditional uses. The discussion points outlined earlier were discussed along with Ms. Baer s question of whether or not any harm would be done by lowering the line. Each Board member present weighed in on the matter. President Cummings, Trustee Karton and Trustee Detlefs shared their thoughts and felt it was best to not expand the list of uses allowed on the first floor at this point to give Trammel Crow and other developments the opportunity to help revitalize the downtown. There were no objections to reviewing the matter in two years and waiting three years was also suggested. Trustees White and Britton suggested listening to the experts that were hired to guide the Village and hear comments of the businesses who may want to be in the downtown, such as through the Chamber of Commerce. They were more liberal with the uses for the first floor spaces on Glenview Road and like the other Board members, did not object to reviewing the matter in two years. They supported expanding the list even if the additional uses were on a conditional or by right basis with a date certain (such as two years). Trustee White was in favor of lowering the line just above non-commercial/corporate offices. Due to two Trustees being absent (Trustee Jenny was called away after agenda item 11e), there was support for continuing this item to the next meeting. Trustee Karton made a motion to continue to the next Board meeting seconded by Trustee Detlefs. The motion carried on a unanimous voice vote. 12. ADJOURNMENT Trustee Karton made a motion to adjourn at 10:40 PM, seconded by Trustee Britton. The motion carried by a unanimous voice vote. Respectfully submitted, Joanne McDonagh, Recording Secretary