Village of Deerfield Board of Trustees met Oct. 18.
Here are the minutes provided by the board:
The special meeting of the Board of Trustees of the Village of Deerfield was called to order by Mayor Dan Shapiro at 7:30 p.m. via Zoom. The clerk called the roll and announced that the following were:
Present: Dan Shapiro, Mayor
Robert Benton
Elaine Jacoby
Tom Jester
Rebekah Metts-Childers
Mary Oppenheim
William Seiden
and that a quorum was present and in attendance. Also present were Kent Street, Village Manager, at Village Hall, and Steven Elrod, Village Attorney.
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
Trustee Oppenheim led those in attendance in reciting the Pledge of Allegiance.
PROCLAMATION
Mayor Shapiro proclaimed week of October 17, 2021 – October 23, 2021 as Chicago Sky Week in
Deerfield to honor the Chicago Sky winning their first WNBA Championship.
Trustee Seiden moved to accept the Proclamation. Trustee Oppenheim seconded the motion. The motion passed by the following vote:
AYES: Benton, Jacoby, Jester, Metts-Childers, Oppenheim, Seiden (6)
NAYS: None (0)
DOCUMENT APPROVAL
Trustee Oppenheim moved to approve the minutes from the October 4, 2021, Board of Trustees meeting. Trustee Benton seconded the motion. The motion passed by the following vote:
AYES: Benton, Jacoby, Jester, Metts-Childers, Oppenheim, Seiden (6)
NAYS: None (0)
BILLS AND PAYROLL
Trustee Oppenheim moved to approve the bills and payroll dated October 18, 2021. Trustee Metts
Childers seconded the motion. The motion passed by the following vote:
AYES: Benton, Jacoby, Jester, Metts-Childers, Oppenheim, Seiden (6)
NAYS: None (0)
PUBLIC COMMENT
Ken Brumm has been a licensed electrical contractor since 1997. He is currently taking a refresher class that goes through the end of January. Mr. Brumm sent email asking if the Board would consider extending the contractor’s license through 2022 to give contractors the opportunity to study for the test.
Mr. Street noted this is the only person of the 35 licensed contractors that expressed the concern. The Village does not do thorough testing and decided to discontinue the licensing. The Village is willing to endorse Mr. Brumm’s license as long as he is continuing the education. Assistant Village Manager Andrew Lichterman explained the Village did not intend to have anyone in limbo.
REPORTS
CONSIDERATION AND ACTION ON A REPORT AND RECOMMENDATION OF THE BOARD OF ZONING APPEALS CONCERNING THE REQUEST FOR RELIEF FROM ARTICLE 4.02-F,3,E OF THE DEERFIELD ZONING ORDINANCE FOR THE PROPERTY LOCATED AT 1700 MOUNTAIN CT., TO PERMIT THE CONSTRUCTION OF A ONE-STORY SCREENED PORCH 25’-0 3/4” FROM THE WEST, REAR PROPERTY LINE IN WEST, REAR PROPERTY LINE IN LIEU OF THE MINIMUM 40 FOOT REAR SETBACK SPECIFIED IN THE DEERFIELD ZONING ORDINANCE
The Board of Zoning Appeals held a Public Hearing on September 21, 2021, to consider the request of Thomas and Anne Kenny to construct a 14’-7.5” x 25’ screened porch addition to the rear of their existing home. The addition would encroach 14’-11.25” into the rear setback, producing a rear setback of 25’-0.75” in lieu of the required 40’ minimum rear setback. The BZA concluded the petitioner failed to satisfy the Standards for Variation specified in Chapter 13 of the Zoning Ordinance.
The Board of Zoning Appeals voted 3-1in favor and in doing so, failed to meet the required 4 concurring votes necessary to recommend the granting of the variation.
Ms. Kenney has lived in North Trails for 26 years. She has always wanted a screened porch but did not know where to put it. The escape window well is located in the back of their kitchen. The best option was off the family room parallel to the pitched roof at the rear of the house. The problem is that they are on a corner in a ranch house so there is not a lot of room to the setback line. The porch needed to have more depth as they are limited to the width. Because they are on a corner, the rear setback is the side yard of their neighbor. The neighbors did not have any issues with the proposed variance.
Ch. Bob Speckmann explained the 3 of the 4 members present were in favor of the variation. He was initially not in favor; but once he found the escape window would need to be moved, he believed it was the minimum necessary adjustment. Ch. Speckmann was not in favor of using the existing roof pitch, but believes this is a better option than moving the escape window.
Mr. Street read the Public Comment from Melissa Hoffman, who has seen a number of wonderful changes that have enhanced their neighborhood. She believes the proposed variance would be a welcome addition to the home and the neighborhood.
Trustee Seiden wanted to ensure water would not be restricted by the addition. Trustee Benton expressed concern about the neighbor’s view, but noted the petitioners are going to landscape the property. Trustee Oppenheim believes it was not approved by the BZA because they did not have full attendance. She noted the 25-foot setback is reasonable. Trustee Jester noted his screened porch is above the escape window. Ch. Speckmann noted Mr. Adams did not believe the variation was the minimum necessary adjustment. Trustee Jacoby believes it is a beautiful addition.
Trustee Seiden moved to direct preparation of Ordinance approving the variation to permit the construction of a one-story screened porch for the property located at 1700 Mountain Court. Trustee Oppenheim seconded the motion. The motion passed by the following vote:
AYES: Benton, Jacoby, Jester, Metts-Childers, Oppenheim, Seiden (6)
NAYS: None (0)
CONSIDERATION AND ACTION ON REPORT AND RECOMMENDATION OF THE BOARD OF ZONING APPEALS CONCERNING THE REQUEST FOR RELIEF FROM ARTICLE 4.02-F,3,E OF THE DEERFIELD ZONING ORDINANCE FOR THE PROPERTY LOCATED AT 205 RIVER ROAD. TO PERMIT THE CONSTRUCTION OF A ONE-STORY SCREENED PORCH 31 FEET FROM THE EAST, REAR PROPERTY LINE IN LIEU OF THE MINIMUM 40 FOOT REAR SETBACK SPECIFIED IN THE DEERFIELD ZONING ORDINANCE
A The Board of Zoning Appeals held a Public Hearing on September 21, 2021, to consider the request of Christopher and Michelle Condon to construct a 13’ x 18’ screened porch addition to the rear of their existing home. The addition would encroach 9 feet into the required 40-foot minimum rear yard setback. The BZA concluded the request for variation was based on a reasonable use of the land and satisfied the Standards for Variation specified in Chapter 13 of the Zoning Ordinance.
The Board of Zoning Appeals voted 4-0 in favor of recommending approval of the variation.
Trustee Jester moved to accept the report and recommendation of the BZA concerning the request to permit the construction of a one-story screened porch for the property located at 205 River Road. Trustee Seiden seconded the motion. The motion passed by the following vote:
AYES: Benton, Jacoby, Jester, Metts-Childers, Oppenheim, Seiden (6)
NAYS: None (0)
CONSENT AGENDA
RESOLUTION R-21-09 APPROVING A WAGE ROLLOVER AGREEMENT WITH IUOE LOCAL 150 (PUBLIC WORKS)
A Resolution approving a 3.5% wage rollover agreement with IUOE Local 150 representing Public Works laborers. The agreement is for a one-year term commencing January 1, 2021.
RESOLUTION R-21-10 APPROVING A TRANSFEREE ASSUMPTION AGREEMENT RELATED TO THE ZION
A Resolution approving a transferee assumption agreement related to the Zion Woods Development.
WOODS DEVELOPMENT
Trustee Seiden moved to approve the Consent Agenda and adopt the Resolutions. Trustee Oppenheim seconded the motion. The motion passed by the following vote:
AYES: Benton, Jacoby, Jester, Metts-Childers, Oppenheim, Seiden (6)
NAYS: None (0)
OLD BUSINESS
There was no Old Business.
NEW BUSINESS
RESOLUTION R-21-11 APPROVING A DONATION AGREEMENT AND ACCEPTING THE DONATION OF PROPERTY AT 0 LANDIS LANE
Mr. Lichterman explained Landstar Custom Homes is the owner of the vacant parcel in Highland Park. They want to donate the parcel, which is appraised at $375,000, to the Village.
Trustee Jester moved to adopt the Resolution approving a donation agreement and accepting the donation of property at 0 Landis Lane. Trustee Benton seconded the motion. The motion passed by the following vote:
AYES: Benton, Jacoby, Jester, Metts-Childers, Oppenheim, Seiden (6)
NAYS: None (0)
RESOLUTION R-21-12 APPROVING AN AGREEMENT WITH DEERFIELD PUBLIC SCHOOLS DISTRICT NO. 109 FOR RECIPROCAL REPORTING AND A SCHOOL RESOURCE OFFICER
Chief Sliozis explained this is a housekeeping matter combining agreements. In March, 2019, the school resource officer started and is currently in place. There is some reciprocal reporting and information exchange between the police department and the school. This Resolution combines all of the agreements in one place. Chief Sliozis noted the economics of the SRO do not change; rather, it is extending the agreement that is already in place.
Trustee Oppenheim moved to adopt the Resolution approving an agreement with Deerfield Public Schools District 109 for reciprocal reporting and a school resource officer. Trustee Benton seconded the motion. The motion passed by the following vote:
AYES: Benton, Jacoby, Jester, Metts-Childers, Oppenheim, Seiden (6)
NAYS: None (0)
DISCUSSION
PUBLIC COMMENT
There were no additional Public Comments.
CONGRATULATIONS
Mayor Shapiro congratulated the Chicago Sky.
HALLOWEEN
Mayor Shapiro wished everyone a Happy Halloween and reminded everyone that Trick-or
Treat hours are between 3 and 7 p.m. in the Village.
COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE
Mr. Street reported there would be a Committee of the Whole meeting on Monday, October 25, 2021,
to review the tax levy and budget.
ADJOURNMENT
There being no further business or discussion, Trustee Oppenheim moved to adjourn the meeting.
Trustee Jester seconded the motion. The motion passed by the following vote:
AYES: Benton, Jacoby, Jester, Metts-Childers, Oppenheim, Seiden (6)
NAYS: None (0)
The meeting was adjourned at 8:13 p.m.
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