MINUTES OF A SPECIAL HEARING OF THE GURNEE VILLAGE BOARD

IN REFERENCE TO THE PRE-ANNEXATION AGREEMENT FOR

"THE BOULDERS" BY SCARSDALE ENTERPRISES

GURNEE MUNICIPAL BUILDING

SEPTEMBER 8, 1986

The Special Hearing was called to order at 7:36 p.m. by Mayor Welton.

Roll call, Present : Yost, May, Kissner, Petropoulos, Smith

Absent : Zelenko

Other officials present : Robert R. Trigg, Village Administrator

James T. Hayner, Assistant Village Administrator

W. Howard Swanson, Village Attorney

Mayor Welton announced this Special Hearing was in reference to conslderation of the Pre-Annexation Agreement for "The Boulders" subdivision by Scarsdale Enterprises, and is being held after public notice.

Mr. Jerry Meister, Attorney for the Scarsdale Development, Ltd. was introduced from the audience. He, in turn, introduced Mr. Frank Morelli, President of Scarsdale Development, Ltd; Mr. John Greene, of Systems Design, who is the architect and land planner; and Ms. Peggy Davison, of Marquis Engineering, who is the engineer for the project.

Mr. Meister explained the project, call "The Boulders" consists of a 30-acre site, of which the southern part is already annexed to the Village and the northern part is being asked to be annexed to the Village. The site is commonly known as the Fuller Farm. The project proposes that 75 single-family houses be constructed on individual lots, with a minimum lot size of 10,000 sq. ft.

Included with the Pre-Annexation Agreement are signed agreements ~or donations to Warren Township High School, Woodland Grade school and the Gurnee Park District.

Mr. Meister concluded by stating that the request is for annexation of property to the Village; for rezoning of said property to R-3 classification; for rezoning the property presently in the Village to a R-3 classification and that no special variances are being requested.

Mr. John Greene explained the land use plan. 3.9 acres of the Fuller Farm (houses and out-buildings) will remain undeveloped at this time, for use as the Fuller Farm. The remainder of the property will be developed in two phases. Lot 76 will be donated to the Village as the site for the Fuller Road Water Pumping Station. All lots will be 80'-85' wide and 160' to 175' deep. The Channel creek will be retained and left as natural as possible. The entire property slopes from West to East and a water retention pond will be constructed on the east edge of the project, with said pond to be dedicated to the Village.

Mr. Greene continued by explaining the main entrance will be o~f of Fuller Road onto Boulders Avenue, which will be the main east-west road, connecting at the east end to Route 21. A second entrance, Red Pine Avenue, at the north side of the project on Fuller Road will align with Red Pine Avenue in Pembrook subdivision. This Red Pine Avenue will connect with Boulders Avenue, keeping through traffic to a minimum, yet provide two access points for all properties. Along Boulders Avenue the Village will be given an easement for the East-West Village Water Main. The number and length of cul-de-sacs will be kept to a minimum.

Mr. Greene explained that the houses will range in size from 1750 sq. ft. to 2400+ sq ft. The mix will include two through four bedrooms, each with a partial basement and two-car garage. The price range will range from $125,000 to $150,000 base price.

Ms. Davison then explained the engineering of utilities The water main on Boulders Avenue will be an extension of the line along Route 21 from the south, to Fuller Road, joining a second main from the south, then extended north to Red Pine Avenue, forming a loop east back to Boulders Avenue. All mains will be built to Village standards. Also, along Boulders Avenue will be located the aforementioned 16" east-west cross-town main.

The sanitary sewer mains, built to Village standards, will flow from the west to Route 21, joining the present sanitary sewer main.

The storm sewers will all flow from the west to the retention pond on the eastern side of the property. She noted that all final plans, when submitted, will follow. all Village ordinances and the regulations of IDOT, in reference to the possibility of the need for a deceleration lane on Route 21 at the eastern terminus of Boulders Avenue.

Being no further discussion, Smith moved, seconded by Yost, to adjourn the Special Hearing. All aye. Motion Carried.

The Special Hearing was adjourned at 7:56 p.m. by Mayor Welton.

Norman C. Balliet