Board of Trustees — Skokie, IL
Date: 2018-01-02

TUESDAY, JANUARY 2, 2018 – 8:00 P.M.

 1. Pledge of Allegiance led by Cub Scout Pack #85 from Middleton School.

 2. Call meeting to order and roll call.

 3. Approve Consent Agenda.

* 4. Approve, as submitted, minutes of regular meeting held Monday, December 18, 2017.

* 5. Approve Voucher List #16-FY18 of January 2, 2018.

* 6. Proclamations and Resolutions.
 A. Proclamation
 Eddy “The Chief” Clearwater Day – January 6, 2018

 7. Recognition, Awards and Honorary Presentations.
 A. Recognition
 Skokie Fine Arts Commission’s Recognition of the 2017 Skokie through the Lens
 Community Photo Exhibit Participants

* 8. Appointments, Reappointments and Resignations.
 A. Reappointments
 Zoning Board of Appeals: Brian O’Donnell as Chair and Alan Gerstner as Vice Chair

 9. Presentations and Reports.
 A. Presentation
 Comprehensive Annual Financial Report (CAFR) Presentation by Michael Malatt of
 Baker Tilly Virchow Krause, LLP

 10. Report of the Village Manager.
 A. Interior/Exterior TIF Rehab Program Grant for 8125 Skokie Boulevard.
 * B. Proprietary Purchase of ECG Monitor/Defibrillator/Pacer – Zoll Medical Corp.,
 Chelmsford, Massachusetts - $29,323.11.

 11. Report of the Corporation Counsel.
 A. No Report.

 12. Unfinished Business.
 A. Special Service Area #10 – Improvements to 3550 Block of Lake Street

 13. New Business.

 14. Plan Commission.
 A. Plan Commission Case 2017-41P – Alley Vacation: Alley vacation bounded by
 Keeney Street, Keating Avenue, Oakton Street and Skokie Boulevard
 B. Plan Commission Case 2017-42P – Subdivision: 8017-8025 Skokie Boulevard
 C. Plan Commission Case 2017-43P – Site Plan Approval: 8017-8025 Skokie Boulevard
 D. Plan Commission Case 2017-44P – Alley Vacation: Alley vacation bounded by
 Church Street, Terminal Avenue, Arcadia Street and Laramie Avenue
 E. Plan Commission Case 2017-45P – Site Plan Approval: 7500 Frontage Road and
 5351 Birchwood Avenue
 F. Plan Commission Case 2017-46P – Special Use Permit: 7500 Frontage Road
 G. Plan Commission Case 2017-47P – Special Use Permit: 5351 Birchwood Avenue

 15. 2018-2019 Community Development Block Grant Public Hearing #2.


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 17. Adjournment.




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PLAN COMMISSION REPORT 2017-41P: Alley Vacation
Plan Commission Council Chambers, 8:00 PM January 2, 2018


To: Mayor and Board of Trustees
From: Paul Luke, Chairman
Case: 2017-41P: Alley Vacation
 Alley Vacation Bounded by Keeney Street, Keating Avenue, Oakton Street,
 and Skokie Boulevard

 Related Cases – 2017-42P: Subdivision
 2017-43P: Site Plan Approval

PLAN COMMISSION ANALYSIS
At its November 16, 2017, meeting, the Plan Commission heard the request of Bas 2
Development, LLC, to vacate the west leg of the east-west alley in an area bounded by
Keeney Street on the north, Keating Avenue on the east, Oakton Street on the south,
and Skokie Boulevard on the west. At the present time, the alley is improved and
concrete-paved. Overhead utilities run along the south side of the alley and will remain
within the alley once it has been vacated. The petitioners intend to vacate the alley
and redevelop it along with the existing vacant commercial property to the north at
8017-8025 Skokie Boulevard in order to construct a 5-story mixed-use building with 40
apartment units, ground floor retail, enclosed parking, and storm water detention (case
2017-43P). Vehicular access to the north-south alley will continue to be provided via
the east leg of the alley, which connects with Keating Avenue.
The Plan Commission concurred with Staff’s recommendation to grant the alley vacation
approval subject to conditions.
One commissioner asked how much of the vacated alley would be used for construction
purposes. The staff responded that there would be minimum setback of 6 feet from the
south line of the alley in which no building could be constructed.

INTERESTED PARTIES
Legal notice was properly posted, advertised, and delivered to all property owners in
the area of the subject site as prescribed by the Zoning Chapter.
One interested party spoke and was concerned with the vacation of the alley as he
explained that the tenants living in the multifamily properties that his parents own to
the east of the north-south alley utilize the subject site to access Skokie Boulevard.
Staff responded that the vacation of the alley does not prevent access to and from
these properties as the other alleys in the block will remain open.



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PLAN COMMISSION RECOMMENDATIONS AND VOTING
The Plan Commission recommends by a vote of 7 ayes and 0 nays, with 2 members
absent, that the petitioner’s request to vacate of the west leg of the east-west alley in
an area bounded by Keeney Street on the north, Keating Avenue on the east, Oakton
Street on the south, and Skokie Boulevard on the west be APPROVED, subject to the
attached recommended conditions.

ATTENDANCE AYES NAYS ABSENT
 Mitchell X
 Quane X
 Berman X
 Villegas X
 Paradise (Moved) X
 Laxpati (Second) X
 Burman X
 Marek X
 Luke X


ATTACHMENTS
1. Plan Commission Recommended Conditions, dated January 2, 2018
2. Staff Report, dated November 16, 2017
3. Plan Commission Meeting Minutes for November 16, 2017
4. Site Photos
5. Letter to Mayor from interested party, dated November 1, 2017
6. Memo from Legal Department, dated November 16, 2017
7. Plat of Vacation, dated November 8, 2017
8. Land Use and Zoning Map




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PLAN COMMISSION
RECOMMENDED CONDITIONS 2017-41P: Subdivision
Plan Commission Council Chambers, 8:00 PM, January 2, 2018


1. The petitioners shall agree to pay the Village the value of the subject site, which
 shall be determined by the Village Board.
2. An easement shall be established along the south 6 feet of the subject site in order
 to enable continued access to the overhead utilities running along the south side of
 the alley.
3. The property shall be vacated pursuant to the Plat of Vacation, dated November 8,
 2017, and as may be further revised with the approval of the Village Manager, or
 designee, and Corporation Counsel.
4. Upon the passage of the ordinance by the Board of Trustees, the Mylar of the Plat of
 Vacation shall be submitted to the Village with all signatures other than Village staff
 or elected officials.
5. The vacation shall be effective upon the recording of a Plat of Vacation by the
 Village in the Office of the Recorder of Deeds of Cook County, Illinois.




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STAFF REPORT 2017-41P: Alley Vacation
Community Development Department Council Chambers, 7:30 PM, November 16, 2017


To: Paul Luke, Chairman, Skokie Plan Commission
From: Mike Voitik, Planning Technician
Re: 2017-41P: Alley Vacation
 Alley Vacation Bounded by Keeney Street, Keating Avenue, Oakton Street,
 and Skokie Boulevard

 Related Cases – 2017-42P: Subdivision
 2017-43P: Site Plan Approval

General Information
Location Improved alley, as follows: the west leg of the east-west alley in
 an area bounded by Keeney Street on the north, Keating Avenue
 on the east, Oakton Street on the south, and Skokie Boulevard
 on the west.
Purpose To vacate approximately 82.18 lineal feet of improved public
 alley.
Petitioner Bas 2 Development, LLC
Size of Site The alley totals 82.69 feet in length on the north side, 81.68 feet
 on the south side, and is 16 feet in width. The total area of the
 alley is 1,315 square feet (0.030 acres).
Existing Zoning & CX Core Mixed-Use – concrete-paved alley
Land Use
Adjacent Zoning & North CX Core Mixed-Use – vacant car dealer, vacant
Land Use automotive repair facility
 South CX Core Mixed-Use – automotive fuel station,
 automotive repair facility
 East CX Core Mixed-Use – 3-or more unit multifamily
 residences
 West M2 Light Industry – overhead electric utility lines, CTA
 Yellow Line Oakton-Skokie Station
Comprehensive Plan The site is designated as pedestrian oriented mix.


PETITIONER’S SUBMITTAL
The petitioner is requesting the vacation of the west leg of the east-west alley in an
area bounded by Keeney Street on the north, Keating Avenue on the east, Oakton
Street on the south, and Skokie Boulevard on the west. At the present time, the alley is
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improved and concrete-paved. Overhead utilities run along the south side of the alley
and will remain within the alley once it has been vacated. The petitioners intend to
vacate the alley and redevelop it along with the existing vacant commercial property to
the north at 8017-8025 Skokie Boulevard in order to construct a 5-story mixed-use
building with 40 apartment units, ground floor retail, enclosed parking, and storm water
detention (case 2017-43P). Vehicular access to the north-south alley will continue to be
provided via the east leg of the alley, which connects with Keating Avenue.


STAFF ANALYSIS
All pertinent departments and divisions were offered an opportunity to comment on this
case. Other than the Planning Division comments below, all others did not respond or
approved the request without comment.
 Planning Division
 The Planning Division staff supports the proposed alley vacation. The vacation of
 the alley will create a larger, more suitable site for the proposed development to be
 constructed within. Closing the alley will not impact the residents within the block
 or restrict the collection of refuse from the properties because the remaining alleys
 within the block will continue to be accessible from Keating Avenue and Keeney
 Street. Removal of this segment of the alley will benefit the public by improving
 vehicular and pedestrian safety along Skokie Boulevard as the alley’s existing
 driveway apron is located just to the north of the northern driveway of the Marathon
 gas station to the south. The proposed development’s access driveway will be
 located approximately 22.5 feet to the north of the south line of the vacated alley,
 creating more distance between traffic entering and exiting the sites. Furthermore,
 the subject site is also often used as a cut-through for vehicles attempting to avoid
 the traffic light at Oakton Street and Skokie Boulevard.
 The petitioner shall agree to pay the Village the value of the subject site, which shall
 be determined by the Village Board.
 An easement shall be established along the south 6 feet of the subject site in order
 to enable to continued access to the overhead utilities running along the south side
 of the alley.
 The alley vacation meets all State and Village requirements.


STAFF RECOMMENDATIONS
Staff recommends that the petitioner’s request to vacate the west leg of the east-west
alley in an area bounded by Keeney Street on the north, Keating Avenue on the east,
Oakton Street on the south, and Skokie Boulevard on the west be GRANTED subject to
the Recommended Conditions listed below.




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RECOMMENDED VACATION CONDITIONS
1. The petitioners shall agree to pay the Village the value of the subject site, which
 shall be determined by the Village Board.
2. An easement shall be established along the south 6 feet of the subject site in order
 to enable continued access to the overhead utilities running along the south side of
 the alley.
3. The property shall be vacated pursuant to the Plat of Vacation dated <to be
 determined>, and as may be further revised with the approval of the Village
 Manager, or designee, and Corporation Counsel.
4. Upon the passage of the ordinance by the Board of Trustees, the Mylar of the Plat of
 Vacation shall be submitted to the Village with all signatures other than Village staff
 or elected officials.
5. The vacation shall be effective upon the recording of a Plat of Vacation by the
 Village in the Office of the Recorder of Deeds of Cook County, Illinois.
ATTACHMENTS
1. Site Photos
2. Plat of Vacation, dated November 8, 2017
3. Land Use and Zoning Map




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 Plan Commission Meeting Minutes
 Date: November 16, 2017

A motion was made by Commissioner Laxpati and seconded by Commissioner J. Burman
to approve the minutes of the November 2, 2017 meeting.

Case Description

2017-41P – Alley Vacation Bounded by Keeney Street, Keating Avenue,
 Oakton Street, and Skokie Boulevard
Bas 2 Development, LLC, requests to vacate the west leg of the east-west alley in an
area bounded by Keeney Street on the north, Keating Avenue on the east, Oakton
Street on the south, and Skokie Boulevard on the west.

2017-42P – Subdivision: 8017-8025 Skokie Boulevard

Bas 2 Development, LLC, requests a re-subdivision of 4 lots into 1 lot in a CX Core
Mixed-Use district with a 2- foot wide right-of-way dedication along the east side of the
property in order to widen the public alley and any relief that may be discovered during
the review of this case.

2017-43P – Site Plan Approval: 8017-8025 Skokie Boulevard

Bas 2 Development, LLC, requests site plan approval for a 1-lot demonstration project
planned development in a TX Transit Mixed-Use zoning district that includes a mixed-use
building with enclosed parking and storm water detention, and any relief that may be
discovered during the review of this case.

PINs: 10-22-325-027-0000, 10-22-325-028-0000, 10-22-325-030-0000, and 10-22-325-
031-0000

As all three cases are related, they were discussed together but voted on separately.

Discussion and Interested Parties

Legal notice was advertised, posted and delivered to property owners in the area as
prescribed by the Zoning Chapter. Notice was reviewed by Corporation Counsel and was
determined to be proper and correct.

Gary Levitas, property owner, presented the cases. He proposed a mixed-use
development which includes 40 residential apartments, ground floor commercial and
covered parking. He needs to merge 4 lots into 1 new parcel as Cook County does not
allow tax parcels in separate subdivisions to be combined through the simple PIN
consolidation process. After many discussions with staff, it was agreed that purchasing
the west leg of the east-west alley and combining it with the site they already had would
be beneficial to the project’s design as well as improving pedestrian and vehicular
safety. It would add value to the Village and bring new residents to Skokie.



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The chairman asked about the commercial space. Mr. Levitas stated that Skokie
Boulevard, with a dead stretch, has been tough to lease retail. There was some interest
about a gathering space for residents like a gym or party room.

A commissioner asked about the proximity to the gas station. Staff answered that there
is a 6-ft. setback between the 2 properties. The existing alley’s driveway apron is just
north of the gas station’s northern driveway.

Another commissioner commented that many Chicago downtown developments are
adopting a “No Smoking” policy for all units and inquired if this development would
follow suite. Mr. Levitas answered that it was already in the lease agreement.

Staff requested that the alley vacation and subdivision reports be accepted into the
record as presented. He further explained that the existing, narrow alley between
Skokie Boulevard and Keating is improved with overhead utilities on the south side.
Closing it will not restrict traffic activity – refuse trucks can still get through to the north-
south alley or to Keating or Keeney. The alley is very close to the driveway of the gas
station making it difficult to turn left onto Skokie Boulevard.

Staff also spoke about the 2-foot land dedication request to widen the alley to
accommodate the additional traffic.

A commissioner asked if there was any water retention on the existing site. Staff
answered that currently there is none. The site was last used as a parking lot and auto
use.

Spiro Pappas, attorney, representing his parents who own the apartment buildings at
8020 and 8030 Keating voiced opposition to the project. A main concern is the widening
of the alley only for the portion of the new building. The remainder will stay a narrow 1-
lane alley. He believes that this big building needs a larger setback than 2 feet at the
property line. There will be an increase in traffic as well as air, light, and noise
pollution for their tenants and neighboring homeowners.

Staff agreed that the property narrows as it heads south and the additional square
footage from the alley will be used for parking and for ease of constructing the project.
There still will be access to Keeney and Keating and, as properties redevelop, land
dedications will be requested to widen the alley all the way down. If the bank re-
develops, the same request will be asked of them. This same request has been done in
other parts of the Village also. The Dunkin Donuts on Golf Road was mentioned as an
example.

Staff requested that the report for site plan approval be accepted into the record as
presented. Staff is supportive of the development. It is a very difficult site because it is
a strangely shaped lot and has a depth issue. The parking requirements are met. Guest
parking spaces are situated beyond (in front of) the controlled area. He mentioned that
there have been parking problems with another Skokie development – Skokie Gardens
where residents or guests park in the commercial spaces. He spoke of the 5 items of


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relief requested. He wanted to clarify that utility lines will be buried in the north-south
alley but in the east alley it is very costly.

James Pappas, attorney, commented that a 40-unit building with commercial spaces will
generate a lot of waste and the alley will be obstructed with garbage and delivery
trucks. His parents’ tenants park along the alley and will be inconvenienced by these
trucks. He also pointed out that with any construction, comes foundation damage when
pylons are driven into the ground. There also will be vibration damage to the adjacent
foundations too. He brought up possible issues with rats and rain water.

Staff mentioned that the alley currently is a commercial alley before this mixed-use
proposal. A grocery store can locate at this site by right.

The Community Development director added that developments to the east are built
approximately 42 units per acre.

John Hanna, project architect, stated that the foundation is not on pylons and there will
be no blasting or drilling. It will be a standard spread foundation or a mat foundation.

In closing, Gary Levitas said that he is fine with all of staff’s requests except the garage
door. Staff would like to move it so that building guests and commercial parking is
open. Mr. Levitas believes that when guests come to the building they should be let in
by residents to park in an enclosed, dedicated space maintaining security.

A commissioner asked where the entrance of the building is compared to the
commercial spaces and if signage could be put up to control those spaces from being
used by guests. Staff answered that it is not a far distance away and enforcement
would be needed. Most likely guests would be towed rather than commercial
customers. The commissioner commented that it could be a significant problem for the
petitioner and that perhaps a proposal should be put forth to work it out with staff.

The Community Development director added that the Plan Commission is a
recommending body to the Village Board. They could vote on the requests and send
them to the Village Trustees for final disposition noting the petitioner’s objection.

Recommendations and Voting

Case 2017-41P
A motion was made to approve the request to vacate the west leg of the east-west alley
in an area bounded by Keeney Street, Keating Avenue, Oakton Street, and Skokie
Boulevard.

Motion: Paradise Second: Laxpati Absent: S. Berman &
 G. Mitchell
Ayes: 7
Nays: 0




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Case 2017-42P
A motion was made to approve the request for a resubdivision of 4 lots into 1 lot in a CX
Core Mixed-Use district with a 2-foot wide right-of-way dedication along the east side of
the property to widen the public alley.

Motion: Marek Second: Laxpati Absent: S. Berman &
 G. Mitchell
Ayes: 7
Nays: 0


Case 2017-43P
A motion was made to accept the report as presented with corrections made by staff to
approve the request for a 1-lot demonstration project planned development in a CX Core
Mixed-Use district that includes a mixed-use building with enclosed parking and storm
water detention.

Motion: J. Burman Second: Paradise Absent: S. Berman &
 G. Mitchell
Ayes: 7
Nays: 0

Three commissioners stipulated that their affirmative vote included a request that the
parties get together to work out the parking issues. (JB, PL, and BQ)




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PLAN COMMISSION REPORT 2017-42P: Subdivision
Plan Commission Council Chambers, 8:00 PM January 2, 2018


To: Mayor and Board of Trustees
From: Paul Luke, Chairman
Case: 2017-42P: Subdivision
 8017-8025 Skokie Boulevard

 Related Cases – 2017-41P: Alley Vacation
 2017-43P: Site Plan Approval

PLAN COMMISSION ANALYSIS
At its November 16, 2017, meeting, the Plan Commission heard the request of Bas 2
Development, LLC, to resubdivide 4 existing lots into 1 new lot at 8017-8025 Skokie
Boulevard in a CX Core Mixed-Use district. The vacated west leg of the east-west alley
will also be incorporated into the new lot in order to create a larger, more suitable site
for the proposed development to be constructed within (case 2017-41P). The new lot
will contain a 5-story mixed-use building with 40 apartment units, ground floor retail,
enclosed parking, and storm water detention.
The subdivision will include a 2.00 foot-wide right-of-way dedication along the east side
of the property in order to widen the public alley to 10.00 feet from platted centerline,
as required by §94-6(a)(5) of the Village Code.
The Plan Commission concurred with Staff’s recommendation to grant the subdivision
approval subject to conditions.
A commissioner expressed worry that although the alley was being widened adjacent to
the proposed development, the remainder of the alley was not wide enough to
accommodate the increase in 2-way traffic that would be generated by the proposal.
Staff stated that the development will include a driveway onto Skokie Boulevard that
will enable vehicles to avoid using the alley.

INTERESTED PARTIES
Legal notice was properly posted, advertised, and delivered to all property owners in
the area of the subject site as prescribed by the Zoning Chapter.
One interested party spoke and was concerned that the widened alley was not being
extended all the way north to Keeney Street. Staff explained that the dedications to
widen alleys are triggered by redevelopment of the adjacent land. The long-term goal
is to gradually widen the entire alley as properties adjacent to it are redeveloped.




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PLAN COMMISSION RECOMMENDATIONS AND VOTING
The Plan Commission recommends by a vote of 7 ayes and 0 nays, with 2 members
absent, that the petitioner’s request to resubdivide 4 existing lots into 1 new lot with a
2.00 foot-wide right-of-way dedication along the east side of the property in order to
widen the public alley in a CX Core Mixed-Use district be APPROVED, subject to the
attached recommended conditions.

ATTENDANCE AYES NAYS ABSENT
 Mitchell X
 Quane X
 Berman X
 Villegas X
 Paradise X
 Laxpati (Second) X
 Burman X
 Marek (Moved) X
 Luke X


ATTACHMENTS
1. Plan Commission Recommended Conditions, dated January 2, 2018
2. Staff Report, dated November 16, 2017
3. Plan Commission Meeting Minutes for November 16, 2017
4. Levitas Subdivision, dated November 8, 2017
5. Plat of Survey, dated March 23, 2015
6. Land Use and Zoning Map




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PLAN COMMISSION
RECOMMENDED CONDITIONS 2017-42P: Subdivision
Plan Commission Council Chambers, 8:00 PM, January 2, 2018


 1. The property must be subdivided pursuant to the Levitas Subdivision, dated
 November 8, 2017, and as may be further revised with the approval of the
 Village Manager, or designee, and Corporation Counsel.
 2. Upon the passage of the ordinance by the Board of Trustees, the Mylar of the
 Levitas Subdivision must be submitted to the Village with all signatures other
 than Village staff or elected officials.
 3. The Levitas Subdivision shall be effective upon its recording by the Village in the
 Office of the Recorder of Deeds of Cook County, Illinois.
 4. All monuments must be set no later than 1 year after the date of the recording
 of the plat.
 5. The petitioner must submit to the Planning Division electronic files of the plat of
 subdivision in approved and finalized form. The files must be scaled drawing
 files in AutoCAD format (version 2010 or older). The drawings must be
 formatted to SPCS, NAD83, HARN 2007, with SPCS north being straight up, and
 the primary units in U.S. Survey Feet. All elements must be contained within a
 single file, no XREF or PDF attachment files shall be used.
 6. If work is to be performed on public property or if public property is utilized or
 impacted during construction and or development, the owner must provide, or
 must cause the developer and/or contractor to provide, the Village of Skokie with
 a certificate of insurance naming the Village of Skokie as additionally insured for
 any and all claims related to any and all work. The owner shall hold, and shall
 cause the developer and/or contractor to hold, the Village of Skokie harmless
 and indemnify the Village for any and all claims for property damage or personal
 injury related to work on or use of public property.
 7. The petitioner must comply with all Federal and State statutes, laws, rules and
 regulations and all Village codes, ordinances, rules, and regulations.




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STAFF REPORT 2017-42P: Subdivision
Community Development Department Council Chambers, 7:30 PM, November 16, 2017


To: Paul Luke, Chairman, Skokie Plan Commission
From: Mike Voitik, Planning Technician
Re: 2017-42P: Subdivision
 8017-8025 Skokie Boulevard

 Related Cases – 2017-41P: Alley Vacation
 2017-43P: Site Plan Approval

General Information
Location 8017-8025 Skokie Boulevard
Purpose To resubdivide 4 existing lots into 1 new lot with a 2.00 foot-wide
 right-of-way dedication along the east side of the property in
 order to widen the public alley.
Petitioner Bas 2 Development, LLC
Size of Site 18,106 square feet (0.415 acres) with frontage on Skokie
 Boulevard.
Existing Zoning & CX Core Mixed-Use – vacant car dealer, vacant automotive repair
Land Use facility, concrete-paved alley
Adjacent Zoning & North CX Core Mixed-Use – bank with drive-through
Land Use
 South CX Core Mixed-Use – automotive fuel station,
 automotive repair facility
 East CX Core Mixed-Use – 3-or more unit multifamily
 residences
 West M2 Light Industry – overhead electric utility lines, CTA
 Yellow Line Oakton-Skokie Station
Comprehensive Plan The site is designated as pedestrian oriented mix.


SITE INFORMATION
 A public sidewalk runs along Skokie Boulevard.
 Two driveways provide access to the subject site from Skokie Boulevard and 1
 driveway provides access from the east-west alley.
 Overhead utilities run along the south side of the east-west alley and along the west
 side of the north-south alley.


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 The site is directly served by the CTA 54A North Cicero/Skokie Blvd. bus. The CTA
 Yellow Line Oakton-Skokie station is located across the street from the subject site.
 The CTA 97 Skokie bus stops at the intersection of Oakton and Skokie and the Pace
 210 Lincoln Avenue bus stops on Oakton Street to the west of the station.

PETITIONER’S SUBMITTAL
The petitioner is requesting to resubdivide 4 existing lots into 1 new lot at 8017-8025
Skokie Boulevard in a CX Core Mixed-Use district. The vacated west leg of the east-
west alley will also be incorporated into the new lot in order to create a larger, more
suitable site for the proposed development to be constructed within (case 2017-41P).
The new lot will contain a 5-story mixed-use building with 40 apartment units, ground
floor retail, enclosed parking, and storm water detention.
The subdivision will include a 2.00 foot-wide right-of-way dedication along the east side
of the property in order to widen the public alley to 10.00 feet from platted centerline,
as required by §94-6(a)(5) of the Village Code.

STAFF ANALYSIS
Comments
All pertinent departments and divisions were offered an opportunity to comment on this
case. Other than the Planning Division comments below, all others did not respond or
approved the request without comment.

 Planning Division
 The Planning Division supports the proposed subdivision. The subdivision will meet
 all requirements of the Village Code and Map Data Policy. The subdivision is
 necessary because the existing property spans multiple subdivisions and Cook
 County does not allow tax parcels in separate subdivisions to be combined through
 the simple PIN consolidation process.

STAFF RECOMMENDATIONS
Staff recommends that the petitioner’s request to resubdivide 4 existing lots into 1 new
lot at 8017-8025 Skokie Boulevard, with a 2.00 foot-wide right-of-way dedication along
the east side of the property in order to widen the public alley, in a CX Core Mixed-Use
district be APPROVED subject to the conditions listed below.

RECOMMENDED SUBDIVISION CONDITIONS
 1. Upon the passage of the ordinance by the Board of Trustees, the Mylar of the
 Levitas Subdivision must be submitted to the Village with all signatures other
 than Village staff or elected officials.
 2. The Levitas Subdivision shall be effective upon its recording by the Village in the
 Office of the Recorder of Deeds of Cook County, Illinois.
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 3. All monuments must be set no later than 1 year after the date of the recording
 of the plat.
 4. The petitioner must submit to the Planning Division electronic files of the plat of
 subdivision in approved and finalized form. The files must be scaled drawing
 files in AutoCAD format (version 2010 or older). The drawings must be
 formatted to SPCS, NAD83, HARN 2007, with SPCS north being straight up, and
 the primary units in U.S. Survey Feet. All elements must be contained within a
 single file, no XREF or PDF attachment files shall be used.
 5. If work is to be performed on public property or if public property is utilized or
 impacted during construction and or development, the owners must provide, or
 must cause the developer and/or contractor to provide, the Village of Skokie with
 a certificate of insurance naming the Village of Skokie as additionally insured for
 any and all claims related to any and all work. The owners shall hold, and shall
 cause the developer and/or contractor to hold, the Village of Skokie harmless
 and indemnify the Village for any and all claims for property damage or personal
 injury related to work on or use of public property.
 6. The petitioner must comply with all Federal and State statutes, laws, rules and
 regulations and all Village codes, ordinances, rules, and regulations.


ATTACHMENTS
1. Levitas Subdivision, dated November 8, 2017
2. Plat of Survey, dated March 23, 2015
3. Land Use and Zoning Map




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 Plan Commission Meeting Minutes
 Date: November 16, 2017

A motion was made by Commissioner Laxpati and seconded by Commissioner J. Burman
to approve the minutes of the November 2, 2017 meeting.

Case Description

2017-41P – Alley Vacation Bounded by Keeney Street, Keating Avenue,
 Oakton Street, and Skokie Boulevard
Bas 2 Development, LLC, requests to vacate the west leg of the east-west alley in an
area bounded by Keeney Street on the north, Keating Avenue on the east, Oakton
Street on the south, and Skokie Boulevard on the west.

2017-42P – Subdivision: 8017-8025 Skokie Boulevard

Bas 2 Development, LLC, requests a re-subdivision of 4 lots into 1 lot in a CX Core
Mixed-Use district with a 2- foot wide right-of-way dedication along the east side of the
property in order to widen the public alley and any relief that may be discovered during
the review of this case.

2017-43P – Site Plan Approval: 8017-8025 Skokie Boulevard

Bas 2 Development, LLC, requests site plan approval for a 1-lot demonstration project
planned development in a TX Transit Mixed-Use zoning district that includes a mixed-use
building with enclosed parking and storm water detention, and any relief that may be
discovered during the review of this case.

PINs: 10-22-325-027-0000, 10-22-325-028-0000, 10-22-325-030-0000, and 10-22-325-
031-0000

As all three cases are related, they were discussed together but voted on separately.

Discussion and Interested Parties

Legal notice was advertised, posted and delivered to property owners in the area as
prescribed by the Zoning Chapter. Notice was reviewed by Corporation Counsel and was
determined to be proper and correct.

Gary Levitas, property owner, presented the cases. He proposed a mixed-use
development which includes 40 residential apartments, ground floor commercial and
covered parking. He needs to merge 4 lots into 1 new parcel as Cook County does not
allow tax parcels in separate subdivisions to be combined through the simple PIN
consolidation process. After many discussions with staff, it was agreed that purchasing
the west leg of the east-west alley and combining it with the site they already had would
be beneficial to the project’s design as well as improving pedestrian and vehicular
safety. It would add value to the Village and bring new residents to Skokie.



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The chairman asked about the commercial space. Mr. Levitas stated that Skokie
Boulevard, with a dead stretch, has been tough to lease retail. There was some interest
about a gathering space for residents like a gym or party room.

A commissioner asked about the proximity to the gas station. Staff answered that there
is a 6-ft. setback between the 2 properties. The existing alley’s driveway apron is just
north of the gas station’s northern driveway.

Another commissioner commented that many Chicago downtown developments are
adopting a “No Smoking” policy for all units and inquired if this development would
follow suite. Mr. Levitas answered that it was already in the lease agreement.

Staff requested that the alley vacation and subdivision reports be accepted into the
record as presented. He further explained that the existing, narrow alley between
Skokie Boulevard and Keating is improved with overhead utilities on the south side.
Closing it will not restrict traffic activity – refuse trucks can still get through to the north-
south alley or to Keating or Keeney. The alley is very close to the driveway of the gas
station making it difficult to turn left onto Skokie Boulevard.

Staff also spoke about the 2-foot land dedication request to widen the alley to
accommodate the additional traffic.

A commissioner asked if there was any water retention on the existing site. Staff
answered that currently there is none. The site was last used as a parking lot and auto
use.

Spiro Pappas, attorney, representing his parents who own the apartment buildings at
8020 and 8030 Keating voiced opposition to the project. A main concern is the widening
of the alley only for the portion of the new building. The remainder will stay a narrow 1-
lane alley. He believes that this big building needs a larger setback than 2 feet at the
property line. There will be an increase in traffic as well as air, light, and noise
pollution for their tenants and neighboring homeowners.

Staff agreed that the property narrows as it heads south and the additional square
footage from the alley will be used for parking and for ease of constructing the project.
There still will be access to Keeney and Keating and, as properties redevelop, land
dedications will be requested to widen the alley all the way down. If the bank re-
develops, the same request will be asked of them. This same request has been done in
other parts of the Village also. The Dunkin Donuts on Golf Road was mentioned as an
example.

Staff requested that the report for site plan approval be accepted into the record as
presented. Staff is supportive of the development. It is a very difficult site because it is
a strangely shaped lot and has a depth issue. The parking requirements are met. Guest
parking spaces are situated beyond (in front of) the controlled area. He mentioned that
there have been parking problems with another Skokie development – Skokie Gardens
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relief requested. He wanted to clarify that utility lines will be buried in the north-south
alley but in the east alley it is very costly.

James Pappas, attorney, commented that a 40-unit building with commercial spaces will
generate a lot of waste and the alley will be obstructed with garbage and delivery
trucks. His parents’ tenants park along the alley and will be inconvenienced by these
trucks. He also pointed out that with any construction, comes foundation damage when
pylons are driven into the ground. There also will be vibration damage to the adjacent
foundations too. He brought up possible issues with rats and rain water.

Staff mentioned that the alley currently is a commercial alley before this mixed-use
proposal. A grocery store can locate at this site by right.

The Community Development director added that developments to the east are built
approximately 42 units per acre.

John Hanna, project architect, stated that the foundation is not on pylons and there will
be no blasting or drilling. It will be a standard spread foundation or a mat foundation.

In closing, Gary Levitas said that he is fine with all of staff’s requests except the garage
door. Staff would like to move it so that building guests and commercial parking is
open. Mr. Levitas believes that when guests come to the building they should be let in
by residents to park in an enclosed, dedicated space maintaining security.

A commissioner asked where the entrance of the building is compared to the
commercial spaces and if signage could be put up to control those spaces from being
used by guests. Staff answered that it is not a far distance away and enforcement
would be needed. Most likely guests would be towed rather than commercial
customers. The commissioner commented that it could be a significant problem for the
petitioner and that perhaps a proposal should be put forth to work it out with staff.

The Community Development director added that the Plan Commission is a
recommending body to the Village Board. They could vote on the requests and send
them to the Village Trustees for final disposition noting the petitioner’s objection.

Recommendations and Voting

Case 2017-41P
A motion was made to approve the request to vacate the west leg of the east-west alley
in an area bounded by Keeney Street, Keating Avenue, Oakton Street, and Skokie
Boulevard.

Motion: Paradise Second: Laxpati Absent: S. Berman &
 G. Mitchell
Ayes: 7
Nays: 0




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Case 2017-42P
A motion was made to approve the request for a resubdivision of 4 lots into 1 lot in a CX
Core Mixed-Use district with a 2-foot wide right-of-way dedication along the east side of
the property to widen the public alley.

Motion: Marek Second: Laxpati Absent: S. Berman &
 G. Mitchell
Ayes: 7
Nays: 0


Case 2017-43P
A motion was made to accept the report as presented with corrections made by staff to
approve the request for a 1-lot demonstration project planned development in a CX Core
Mixed-Use district that includes a mixed-use building with enclosed parking and storm
water detention.

Motion: J. Burman Second: Paradise Absent: S. Berman &
 G. Mitchell
Ayes: 7
Nays: 0

Three commissioners stipulated that their affirmative vote included a request that the
parties get together to work out the parking issues. (JB, PL, and BQ)




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PLAN COMMISSION REPORT 2017-43P: Site Plan Approval
Plan Commission Council Chambers, 8:00 PM, January 2, 2018


To: Mayor and Board of Trustees
From: Paul Luke, Plan Commission Chairperson
Case: 2017-43P: Site Plan Approval
 8017-8025 Skokie Boulevard

 Related Cases – 2017-41P: Alley Vacation
 2017-42P: Subdivision

PLAN COMMISSION ANALYSIS
During its November 16, 2017, meeting, the Plan Commission heard the petitioner’s
request for a demonstration project planned development for a 5-story mixed-use
commercial and residential building with 40 residences, approximately 2,760 ft2 of
ground floor commercial space with 56 indoor and covered parking vehicle parking
spaces. A demonstration project is the redevelopment of a site for allowable uses in
the district designed to stimulate redevelopment and economic growth in the area. The
site partially is owned by the Village of Skokie, and in a TIF district. The proposed
project must be designed to fulfill the goals of the redevelopment district. In order to
stimulate development, relief may be granted in the area of district development
standards. The proposed plan would replace a building and parking lot formerly used
for auto repair and auto resale uses and incorporate a small alley leg, which is proposed
to be vacated in case 2017-41P.
Discussion from the Commissioners included clarification about the setback from the
gas station property, which will be 6 feet, that the building will be a nonsmoking
building, lack of existing stormwater detention, and the amount of ground floor retail
space.
Staff was supportive of the request, noting that it is a very difficult site to develop
because it is irregularly shaped and has a shallow depth.
The petitioner agreed to all the recommended conditions except moving the garage
door to make the guest parking spaces open and assessable to the public as required
by the Village Code. Staff cited past and ongoing problems with other mixed-use
development where residential guests parked in open commercial spaces rather than
using residential spaces. The petitioner believes that when guests come to the building
they should be let in by residents to park in an enclosed, dedicated space maintaining
security. The Commission voted to concur with Staff, but suggested that a proposal
should be put forth to work out the garage door location. Subsequent to the meeting,
Staff and the petitioner agreed that the garage door will be moved as originally
recommended by Staff.


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All plan modifications that were required prior to the hearing of the Board of Trustees
have been completed. Additional analysis about this case and discussion can be found
in the attached Staff Report and meeting minutes.
INTERESTED PARTIES
Legal Notice was properly posted, advertised, and delivered to all property owners in
the area of the subject site as prescribed by the Zoning Chapter. Two interested
parties spoke about this case.
One party, representing an adjacent property, voiced opposition to the project, citing
the narrowness of the alley to accommodate traffic and a need for a larger rear
setback, an increase in traffic, and air, light, and noise pollution for their tenants and
neighboring homeowners, increased waste generation, garbage trucks and delivery
trucks blocking the alley and inconveniencing their tenants who park along the alley,
the potential to damage to neighboring foundations, and issues with rats and rainwater.
Staff and the petitioner clarified that the alley has always shared use with commercial
users, that the density is consistent or less than other Downtown developments, that
there will be no blasting or foundation drilling during the construction.


APPEARANCE COMMISSION
At its October 25, 2017, meeting, the Appearance Commission approved the proposed
building (case 2017-059A) as presented.


PLAN COMMISSION RECOMMENDATIONS AND VOTING
The Plan Commission recommended, by a vote of 7 ayes and 0 nays, with 2 members
absent, that the petitioner’s request for a demonstration project planned development
for a 5-story mixed-use commercial and residential building with 40 residences,
approximately 2,762 ft2 of ground floor commercial space with indoor and covered
parking in a CX Core Mixed-Use district be APPROVED based upon the Proposed
Positive Findings of Fact and subject to the Plan Commission Recommended Conditions
listed below.
The Plan Commission also recommended that relief be granted from the following
items:
 1. 118-52 to allow obstructions in a site distance triangle, as shown in the approved
 site plan.
 2. 118-184(a) to allow a 0’ rear yard abutting an alley rather than a minimum of 5’.
 3. 118-184(b) to allow an adjusted floor to area ratio of 3.69 rather than the
 earned ratio of 3.46.
 4. 118-184(c)(3) to allow retail depth less than 24’, as shown in the approved site
 plan.


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 5. 118-221(d) to allow a 4’ rather than 5’ bicycle parking access aisle for the
 residential bicycle parking spaces.


ATTACHMENTS
1. Plan Commission Recommended Conditions for 2017-43P, dated January 2, 2018
2. Plan Commission Positive Findings of Fact for 2017-43P, dated January 2, 2018
3. Staff Report for 2017-43P, dated November 16, 2017
4. Minutes of Plan Commission Meeting, dated November 16, 2017
5. Overall Site Plan, dated December 21, 2017
6. Lower Level Plan, dated December 21, 2017
7. First Floor Plan, dated December 21, 2017
8. Upper Parking Plan, dated December 21, 2017
9. Second through Fifth Floor Plan, dated December 21, 2017
10. Building Elevations (2 pages), dated December 21, 2017
11. Memo from Michael M. Lorge, dated November 16, 2017
12. Letter from James Pappas, dated November 1, 2017
13. Land Use and Zoning Map




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PLAN COMMISSION
RECOMMENDED CONDITIONS 2017-43P: Site Plan Approval
Plan Commission Council Chambers, 8:00 PM, January 2, 2018


 1. The petitioner shall develop the Subject Property in substantial conformance with
 the final Village approved site plan <insert date of final approved plan>, floor
 plans dated <insert date of final approved plan>, and building elevations dated
 <insert date of final approved plan>. (Standard)
 2. Prior to the adoption of the site plan approval ordinance, the petitioner must
 remit to the Community Development Department $400 for each item of relief
 needed.
 3. Prior to the issuance of building permits, the petitioner shall:
 a. confirm adequacy of available water supply and sewer conveyance to the
 Water and Sewer Division.
 b. stripe and indicate “turn-around area” in the 4’-9¼” wide area at the bottom
 of the Lower Level Floor Plan.
 c. adjust the garage door location nearest the retail parking spaces to
 accommodate all required residential guest parking spaces be outside any
 control points. Staff suggests relocating the door adjacent to parking spaces
 26 and 35.
 4. Prior to the issuance of building permits, the petitioner shall submit for approval
 a lighting photometrics plan, fully developed civil engineering plans that comply
 with the county WMO requirements and Village’s stormwater control provisions,
 and redevelopment engineering plans to address all aspects of private and public
 utility services. Any reconfigurations within state ROW will require an IDOT
 highway/utility permit. (Standard)
 5. [This condition is to be replaced with the appropriate language, drafted by the
 Village’s Corporation Counsel, to allow a portion of foundation footings under the
 public alley.]
 6. No more than 2 vehicle parking spaces may be used for car sharing services, and
 these spaces are prohibited from being required residential guest or commercial
 parking spaces. Use data on the use of these vehicles, with sensitive information
 redacted, to learn the impact of this service and its potential use in future
 development is to be provided to the Community Development Department for
 the first 24 months of occupancy, if requested.
 7. The following parking spaces shall be reserved for specific users and accessible
 to the public at all times:
 a. 10 are reserved for residential guests. Parking in these spaces by residents of the
 building is specifically prohibited.
 b. No less than 6 vehicle parking spaces are reserved for the commercial use.
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 Parking by any resident or guest in these parking spaces is specifically prohibited
 during business hours of any commercial user in the building. If more than one
 commercial user occupies the site, no required commercial parking space on the
 site may be for the exclusive use of any tenant.
8. The petitioner shall make available for public art the surface of the diagonal wall
 north of the driveway adjacent to Skokie Boulevard for public art to be approved by
 and installed by the Public Art Advisory Committee.
9. New parking lot and exterior lighting shall meet Illuminating Engineering Society of
 North America (IES) standards, be full cut-off design, and be directed away from
 adjacent properties, subject to the approval of the Engineering Division. (Standard)
10. All existing damaged public sidewalks or public sidewalks damaged due to the
 implementation of this plan shall be replaced. (Standard)
11.No objects are allowed within a 15-foot sight distance triangle between 30” and 84”
 from grade except traffic control devices listed in the Manual on Uniform Traffic
 Control Devices, excepted as indicated in the approved site plan and floor plans.
12. All fencing, walls, sidewalks, driveways, curbs, wheel stops, parking areas, signage,
 landscaping, structures, and any other facilities or infrastructure on the Subject
 Property shall be maintained in a good state of repair, and when needed, be
 repaired or replaced in a timely manner. (Standard)
13.All private and public sidewalks shall be maintained free of snow, ice, sleet, or other
 objects that may impede travel. (Standard)
14.Trash shall only be allowed within a designated trash enclosure and shall be
 screened from public view in an enclosure approved by the Appearance Commission.
 All trash shall be contained in such a way as to remain out of sight at all times.
 (Standard)

15. All off-street parking spaces shall be legibly striped and maintained. (Standard)
16.Any plan to modify parking lot striping must be approved by the Director of
 Engineering. (Standard)
17. The handicapped parking spaces shall be installed and maintained in compliance with
 State of Illinois Accessibility Standards and the Skokie Village Code, including required
 signage. (Standard)
18. Vehicles shall not be allowed to be parked in or otherwise block common driveways,
 sidewalks, aisles, or other points of access at any time, shall only be parked in
 designated parking spaces, and shall not overlap the striped lines of designated
 parking spaces. (Standard)
19. The owner of the Subject Property and its tenant shall ensure that employees park
 on the Subject Property. (Standard)
20. No required commercial parking space on the site may be for the exclusive use of
 any commercial tenant. (Standard)
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21. Cable access shall not be denied to any residents in the building. All cable providers
 shall be given access to provide service. All cable and other fixtures necessary to
 provide service to the building shall be placed underground and conduit shall be
 provided inside the building for wiring. (Standard)
22.All overhead utilities on the Subject Property or in adjacent north-south alley right-
 of-way shall be placed or relocated underground.
23.All new construction, alterations, and remodeling shall meet current International
 Building and NFPA Life Safety Codes as amended. (Standard)
24. The petitioner shall obtain all required permits and approvals for improvements to
 County, State, or Federal rights-of-way from the governing jurisdiction. (Standard)
25. The Subject Property must conform to the Village's stormwater control requirements
 as contained in the Skokie Village Code, including the disconnection of any
 downspouts. (Standard)
26. All modifications to building elevations, signage, and landscaping shall be subject to
 the review and approval of the Skokie Appearance Commission. (Standard)
27. The petitioner shall submit to the Planning Division electronic files of the plat of
 survey, site plan, and landscape plan in their approved and finalized form. The files
 shall be scaled 2-dimensional drawing files on non-compressed, non-read only CD-
 ROM *.dwg AutoCAD format. (Standard)
28. Prior to the issuance of building permits, the petitioner shall submit to the Planning
 Division of the Community Development Department the name, property address,
 email address, and telephone number of the company and contact person
 responsible for site maintenance in compliance with this site plan approval. (Standard)
29. If work is to be performed on public property or if public property is utilized or
 impacted during construction and/or development, the owner shall provide, or shall
 cause the developer and/or contractor to provide, the Village of Skokie with a
 certificate of insurance naming the Village of Skokie as additionally insured for any
 and all claims related to any and all work. The owner shall hold, and shall cause the
 developer and/or contractor to hold, the Village of Skokie harmless and indemnify
 the Village for any and all claims for property damage or personal injury related to
 work on or use of public property. (Standard)
30.The petitioner shall comply with all Federal and State statutes, laws, rules and
 regulations and all Village codes, ordinances, rules, and regulations. (Standard)
31. Failure to abide by any and all terms of this Ordinance shall be cause for the Village
 to initiate hearings to determine whether the subject Ordinance, as well as any
 applicable business licenses, should be revised or revoked. The petitioner shall pay
 all costs related to any hearings conducted as a result of non-compliance with any of
 the provisions of the enabling ordinance. The costs shall include but not be limited
 to court reporter fees, attorney fees, and staff time required researching and
 conducting said hearing. (Standard)
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PLAN COMMISSION
POSITIVE FINDINGS OF FACT 2017-43P: Site Plan Approval
Community Development Department Council Chambers, 7:30 PM, January 2, 2018


Consideration Finding
The request is harmonious with and does The request is consistent with the
not adversely affect adjacent properties. development goals of the Comprehensive
 Plan and the CX Core Mixed-Use zoning
 district, the transit station across the
 street, and the multifamily uses in the
 area. The height of the building is
 significantly less than what could be built
 in the district and only 4’ taller than the
 60’ allowable height in the Multifamily
 Housing district on the east side of
 Keating.
The request can demonstrate that Adequate public facilities exist to serve
adequate public facilities, including roads, the requested use and new stormwater
drainage, utilities, and police and fire control is being provided on site.
protection exist or will exist to serve the Adequacy of the water and sewer service
requested use at the time such facilities are is yet to be verified.
needed.
The request demonstrates adequate No problems are anticipated with respect
provision for maintenance of the associated to the maintenance of the associated
structures. structures.
The request has considered and, to the New stormwater detention will mitigate
degree possible, addressed the adverse the effects of local flooding.
effects on the natural environment.
The request will not create undue traffic Traffic congestion will only be minimally
congestion. increased as a result of this request, with
 some trips likely via public transit usage.
The request will not adversely affect public The request will not adversely affect
health, safety, and welfare. public health, safety, and welfare.
The request conforms to all applicable All applicable provisions of this code are
provisions of this code, except where relief conformed to, except where relief is
is granted with the request. granted with the request.




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Additional Findings for Planned Developments
Consideration Finding
The proposed use of the particular site, The development will be a catalyst
including any exceptions to use, shall be development across from a mass transit
shown as necessary or desirable to provide station that will provide transit oriented
a service, amenity, or facility that will housing and ground floor commercial use
contribute to the general well-being of the on a difficult to develop site. It will also
surrounding area. provide needed investment in an area of
 the Village that has lacked private
 investment in recent years.
Under the circumstances of the particular The development will allow for the start
case, the proposed use will not be of the burying of utilities in and widening
detrimental to the health, safety, or general of a commercial and multifamily alley.
welfare of persons residing within or in the The mass of the building will begin to
vicinity of the planned development. frame the roadway and calm the speed of
 traffic on the street and the reduction in
 curb cuts at this location are significant
 improvements to public safety. The
 development shall not be a detriment to
 the health, safety, or general welfare of
 persons residing within or in the vicinity
 of the planned development.




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STAFF REPORT 2017-43P: Site Plan Approval
Community Development Department Council Chambers, 7:30 PM, November 16, 2017


To: Paul Luke, Chairman, Skokie Plan Commission
From: Steve Marciani, AICP, Planning Supervisor
Re: 2017-43P: Subdivision
 8017-8025 Skokie Boulevard

 Related Cases – 2017-41P: Alley Vacation
 2017-42P: Subdivision

General Information
Location 8017-8025 Skokie Boulevard
Purpose To obtain site plan approval for a 1-lot demonstration project
 planned development in a CX Core Mixed-Use zoning district that
 includes a mixed-use building with enclosed parking and
 stormwater detention, and any relief that may be discovered
 during the review of this case.
Petitioner Bas 2 Development, LLC
Size of Site 18,106 square feet (0.415 acres) with frontage on Skokie
 Boulevard.
Existing Zoning & CX Core Mixed-Use – vacant car dealer, vacant automotive repair
Land Use facility, concrete-paved alley
Adjacent Zoning & North CX Core Mixed-Use – bank with drive-through
Land Use
 South CX Core Mixed-Use – automotive fuel station,
 automotive repair facility
 East CX Core Mixed-Use – 3-or more unit multifamily
 residences
 West M2 Light Industry – overhead electric utility lines, CTA
 Yellow Line Oakton-Skokie Station
Comprehensive Plan The site is designated as pedestrian oriented mix.


SITE INFORMATION
 A public sidewalk runs along Skokie Boulevard.
 Two driveways provide access to the subject site from Skokie Boulevard, 1 driveway
 provides access from the east-west alley, and 1 garage access from the north-south
 alley.
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 Overhead utilities run along the south side of the east-west alley and along the west
 side of the north-south alley.
 The site is directly served by the CTA 54A North Cicero/Skokie Blvd. bus. The CTA
 Yellow Line Oakton-Skokie Station is located across the street from the subject site.
 The CTA 97 Skokie bus stops at the intersection of Oakton and Skokie and the Pace
 210 Lincoln Avenue bus stops on Oakton Street to the west of the station.

PETITIONER’S SUBMITTAL
The petitioner is requesting a demonstration project planned development for a 5-story
mixed-use commercial and residential building with 40 residences, approximately 2,762
ft2 of ground floor commercial space with indoor and covered parking. A demonstration
project is the redevelopment of a site for allowable uses in the district designed to
stimulate redevelopment and economic growth in the area. The site partially is owned
by the Village of Skokie, and in a TIF district. The proposed project must be designed
to fulfill the goals of the redevelopment district. In order to stimulate development,
relief may be granted in the area of district development standards.
The petitioner submits:
 We are looking forward on getting started with a proposed new five-story mixed-use
 apartment building at 8017-25 Skokie Boulevard. After numerous meetings with our
 architects, engineers, and village staff: we feel this project will add much needed
 excitement along the stretch of Skokie Boulevard between Oakton and Main street.
 Being that it is within close proximity to the Skokie Swift, Illinois Science and Technology
 Park, and downtown Skokie, our project will make it desirable for future tenants to live in
 the area and also commute to work.
 Acquiring the adjacent alley to the south of the property will allow for a better site plan
 and design of our project. Current utilities that are available in the area seem to be
 adequate to support this type of development and an on-site detention facility will
 provide needed stormwater detention for our project.
 Thank you for all your help and assistance in making this project a reality and feel free to
 reach out with any questions or concerns you may have going forward.


STAFF ANALYSIS
Comments
All pertinent departments and divisions were offered an opportunity to comment on this
case. The Water and Sewer, Forestry, Traffic Engineering, Fire Prevention, and
Planning Division comments are provided below. All others did not respond or
approved the request without comment.

 Water and Sewer Division
 The developer must confirm adequacy of available water supply and sewer
 conveyance.

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 Forestry Division
 The Forester notes that tree protection will be required for tree pit trees.


 Traffic Engineering Division
 The proposed development requires 40 residential parking spaces, 10 residential
 guest parking spaces, and potentially 6 commercial parking spaces (if those users
 are not eligible for the retail parking credit); 56 parking spaces are provided.
 Resident guest parking should be available and accessible to the public.
 Bicycle parking requirements are 6 residential and 1 commercial, with 9 residential
 and 8 commercial provided. The access aisle for the 9 residential spaces is
 substandard at 4 feet rather than 5 feet. Relief will be needed. Staff supports this
 relief as the users will be regular tenants of the building.
 It should be noted that an IDOT permit is required for any work in the Skokie
 Boulevard right-of-way.


 Fire Prevention Bureau
 The Fire Prevention Bureau would like to make the petitioner aware that the
 following will be required of this development:
 1. Full Fire Alarm.
 2. Direct connect/monitoring of alarm to Skokie Dispatch.
 3. Addressable annunciator panel for residential units at main entrance.
 4. Addressable annunciator panel in each retail unit.
 5. Must have a knox box with functioning keys in it at the main entrance.
 6. FDC must be within 100' of a village fire hydrant (a fire engineer will have to
 calculate the demand to see if the building will need a fire pump).
 7. Illuminated exits.
 8. Strobes in common hall washrooms.
 9. Proper portable extinguishers - mounted.
 10. Proper emergency lighting and lighted exits per code.
 11. Must have an outside weather proof horn/clear strobe mounted near the front
 door which activates on water flow only.
 12. All residential units must have smoke and CO detectors.
 13. Class I standpipes required in stairwells if building is more than 30'.

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 14. Fire doors required on each floor separating stairwells.
 15. Elevator must have Phase I and Phase II and hooked to the fire alarm.
 16. Parking garage must follow Chapter 9, Section 908.7.1 of IBC 2012 regarding
 carbon monoxide monitoring - according to NFPA 720.
 17. If retail space is a restaurant, a hood and duct suppression system will be
 required in the kitchen.


 Planning Division
 The Planning Division supports the proposed site plan approval. The development
 will be a catalyst development across from a mass transit station that will provide
 transit oriented housing and ground floor commercial uses on a difficult to develop
 site. It will also provide needed investment in an area of the Village that has lacked
 private investment in recent years. The development will allow for the start of the
 burying of utilities in and widening of a commercial and multifamily alley. The mass
 of the building will begin to frame the roadway and calm the speed of traffic on the
 street and the reduction in curb cuts at this location are significant improvements to
 public safety. This site is much shallower than is typical of lots in the Village and in
 this area. It is also irregularly shaped. For these reasons, there are 4 additional
 items of relief needed for the development of this site in a way that is consistent
 with the comprehensive plan.
 In general, the mixed-use and multistory building form with ground floor commercial
 space is consistent with the intent of the comprehensive plan and zoning for the
 site. The height to the top of the roof is 64’, which is less than the maximum
 allowable height of 156’. The building is against the public sidewalk with large
 amounts of transparent glass and high ceilings, consistent with the design
 requirements. The depth of retail spaces are less than 24’ deep in some places,
 ranging between just over 20’ to about 27.5’ for the purpose of calculating the area
 for zoning purposes, resulting in 19.9% of the ground floor for commercial uses.
 The building meets its front and side yard setbacks. However, due to the
 shallowness of the lot, the building will be locating on the rear property line after a
 2’ alley dedication to widen the alley, rather than the required 5’ setback. The rear
 garage door will need to be adjusted to be at least 5’ from the property line. An
 agreement with the Village will be needed for a portion of the foundation footings to
 be located under the newly dedicated alley right-of-way. The utility poles in the
 north-south alley will need to be removed with those utilities placed underground.
 Relief is also needed for sight distance triangles to accommodate building structural
 support. The petitioner shall accommodate the maximum feasible open areas within
 these sight distance triangles.
 Additional modifications will need to be made to the plan to accommodate the 10
 required residential guest spaces outside the garage door and accessible to the
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 public as required by the zoning ordinance and other garage changes to avoid
 additional relief and protect pedestrians.
 This development is proposing 2 car-sharing spaces. Staff is supportive of this test
 of car-sharing use, but these spaces must come from the required parking spaces
 for residents.
 The site size is 18,148 ft2 and the building area is 79,074 ft2, including the partial
 mezzanine between the 1st and second floors, resulting in an FAR of 4.36. Section
 118-272(c)(6) states that floor area credit may be given for required residential
 parking spaces and adjacent driveways for demonstration projects, thereby reducing
 the FAR. There are 12,086 ft2 of FAR credits, reducing the building FAR to 3.69. The
 base FAR in a CX district is 2.50. The development will replace 3 curb cuts, one of
 which is very large, with one standard curb cut, with a net FAR bonus of 0.96,
 increasing the total allowable FAR is 3.46. Demonstration projects also allow for
 relief from the FAR requirements. To support the FAR relief, Staff is requiring that
 the surface of the diagonal wall north of the driveway adjacent to Skokie Boulevard
 be available to the Public Art Advisory Committee for a mural or other public art;
 providing public art would usually allow for an FAR bonus of 0.15. Staff is also
 requiring usage data for the shared vehicles that are proposed on the site, which it
 can use to determine if future changes are needed in residential parking
 requirements.

APPEARANCE COMMISSION
At its October 25, 2017, meeting, the Appearance Commission approved the proposed
building (case 2017-059A) as presented.


STAFF RECOMMENDATIONS
Staff recommends that the petitioner’s request for a demonstration project planned
development for a 5-story mixed-use commercial and residential building with 40
residences, approximately 2,762 ft2 of ground floor commercial space with indoor and
covered parking in a CX Core Mixed-Use district be APPROVED subject to the
conditions listed below.
Staff further recommends that relief be granted from the following sections of the
Village Code:
 1. 118-52 to allow obstructions in a site distance triangle, as shown in the approved
 site plan.
 2. 118-184(a) to allow a 0’ rear yard abutting an alley rather than a minimum of 5’.
 3. 118-184(b) to allow an adjusted floor to area ratio of 3.69 rather than the
 earned ratio of 3.46.
 4. 118-184(c)(3) to allow retail depth less than 24’, as shown in the approved site
 plan.


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 5. 118-221(d) to allow a 4’ rather than 5’ access bicycle parking access aisle for the
 residential bicycle parking spaces.


RECOMMENDED SITE PLAN APPROVAL CONDITIONS
1. Prior to the hearing of the Board of Trustees, the petitioner must:
 a. confirm adequacy of available water supply and sewer conveyance to the
 Water and Sewer Division
 b. adjust the alley property line on all plans to account for the 2-alley
 dedication.
 c. stripe and indicate “turn-around area” in the 4’-9¼” wide area at the bottom
 of the Lower Level Floor Plan
 d. adjust the garage door location nearest the retail parking spaces to
 accommodate all required residential guest parking spaces be outside any
 control points. Staff suggests relocating the door adjacent to parking spaces
 26 and 35.
 e. adjust the garage door location off the alley to be at least 5’ from the
 property line after the 2’ alley dedication.
 f. provide the maximum opening possible in exterior building walls within the
 15’ sight distance triangle at the driveway intersection with Skokie Boulevard
 and commercial driveway location at the alley.
 g. provide the maximum opening possible in exterior building walls in front of
 the garage door at the residential driveway intersection with the alley.
 h. adjust commercial parking spaces 1-8 so that they are perpendicular to the
 south wall of the building.
 i. adjust the at-grade commercial drive aisle so that it is parallel to the south
 wall of the building and so that there is a minimum of 24’ wide between any
 vehicle parking space and a wall or curb.
 j. adjust the south side of the retail area to accommodate a 15’ sight distance
 triangle exclusive of the required 24’ wide drive aisle.
 k. provide 6” curbing and raised sidewalks along the north side of the east-west
 driveway to provide some vehicle channelization and protection for door
 swings and pedestrian exiting doors.
 l. provide direct access from the stairway vestibule on the mezzanine level to
 the storage lockers without needing to walk through a parking space.
 m. make all adjustments to the elevations and renderings as a result of this
 condition.
2. Prior to the hearing of the Board of Trustees, the petitioner must remit to the
 Community Development Department $400 for each item of relief needed.
3. The petitioner shall develop the Subject Property in substantial conformance with
 the final Village approved site plan dated <insert date of final approved plan>, floor
 plans dated <insert date of final approved plan>, and building elevations dated
 <insert date of final approved plan>. (Standard)
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4. Prior to the issuance of building permits, the petitioner shall submit for approval a
 lighting photometrics plan, fully developed civil engineering plans that comply with
 the county WMO requirements and Village’s stormwater control provisions, and
 redevelopment engineering plans to address all aspects of private and public utility
 services. Any reconfigurations within state ROW will require an IDOT highway/utility
 permit. (Standard)
5. [This condition is to be replaced with the appropriate language, drafted by the
 Village’s Corporation Counsel, to allow a portion of foundation footings under the
 public alley.]
6. No more than 2 vehicle parking spaces may be used for car sharing services, and
 these spaces are prohibited from being required residential guest or commercial
 parking spaces. Use data on the use of these vehicles, with sensitive information
 redacted, to learn the impact of this service and its potential use in future
 development is to be provided to the Community Development Department for the
 first 24 months of occupancy, if requested.
7. The following parking spaces shall be reserved for specific users and accessible to
 the public at all times:
 a. 10 are reserved for residential guests. Parking in these spaces by residents of the
 building is specifically prohibited.
 b. No less than 6 vehicle parking spaces are reserved for the commercial use.
 Parking by any resident or guest in these parking spaces is specifically prohibited
 during business hours of any commercial user in the building. If more than one
 commercial user occupies the site, no required commercial parking space on the
 site may be for the exclusive use of any tenant.
8. The petitioner shall make available for public art the surface of the diagonal wall
 north of the driveway adjacent to Skokie Boulevard for public art to be approved by
 and installed by the Public Art Advisory Committee.
9. New parking lot and exterior lighting shall meet Illuminating Engineering Society of
 North America (IES) standards, be full cut-off design, and be directed away from
 adjacent properties, subject to the approval of the Engineering Division. (Standard)
10. All existing damaged public sidewalks or public sidewalks damaged due to the
 implementation of this plan shall be replaced. (Standard)
11. No objects are allowed within a 15-foot sight distance triangle between 30” and 84”
 from grade except traffic control devices listed in the Manual on Uniform Traffic
 Control Devices, excepted as indicated in the approved site plan and floor plans.
12. All fencing, walls, sidewalks, driveways, curbs, wheel stops, parking areas, signage,
 landscaping, structures, and any other facilities or infrastructure on the Subject
 Property shall be maintained in a good state of repair, and when needed, be
 repaired or replaced in a timely manner. (Standard)
13. All private and public sidewalks shall be maintained free of snow, ice, sleet, or other
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 objects that may impede travel. (Standard)
14. Trash shall only be allowed within a designated trash enclosure and shall be
 screened from public view in an enclosure approved by the Appearance Commission.
 All trash shall be contained in such a way as to remain out of sight at all times.
 (Standard)

15. All off-street parking spaces shall be legibly striped and maintained. (Standard)
16. Any plan to modify parking lot striping must be approved by the Director of
 Engineering. (Standard)
17. The handicapped parking spaces shall be installed and maintained in compliance with
 State of Illinois Accessibility Standards and the Skokie Village Code, including required
 signage. (Standard)
18. Vehicles shall not be allowed to be parked in or otherwise block common driveways,
 sidewalks, aisles, or other points of access at any time, shall only be parked in
 designated parking spaces, and shall not overlap the striped lines of designated
 parking spaces. (Standard)
19. The owner of the Subject Property and its tenant shall ensure that employees park
 on the Subject Property. (Standard)
20. No required commercial parking space on the site may be for the exclusive use of
 any commercial tenant. (Standard)
21. Cable access shall not be denied to any residents in the building. All cable providers
 shall be given access to provide service. All cable and other fixtures necessary to
 provide service to the building shall be placed underground and conduit shall be
 provided inside the building for wiring. (Standard)
22. All overhead utilities on the Subject Property or in adjacent north-south alley right-
 of-way shall be placed or relocated underground.
23. All new construction, alterations, and remodeling shall meet current International
 Building and NFPA Life Safety Codes as amended. (Standard)
24. The petitioner shall obtain all required permits and approvals for improvements to
 County, State, or Federal rights-of-way from the governing jurisdiction. (Standard)
25. The Subject Property must conform to the Village's stormwater control requirements
 as contained in the Skokie Village Code, including the disconnection of any
 downspouts. (Standard)
26. All modifications to building elevations, signage, and landscaping shall be subject to
 the review and approval of the Skokie Appearance Commission. (Standard)
27. The petitioner shall submit to the Planning Division electronic files of the plat of
 survey, site plan, and landscape plan in their approved and finalized form. The files
 shall be scaled 2-dimensional drawing files on non-compressed, non-read only CD-
 ROM *.dwg AutoCAD format. (Standard)

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28. Prior to the issuance of building permits, the petitioner shall submit to the Planning
 Division of the Community Development Department the name, property address,
 email address, and telephone number of the company and contact person
 responsible for site maintenance in compliance with this site plan approval. (Standard)
29. If work is to be performed on public property or if public property is utilized or
 impacted during construction and/or development, the owner shall provide, or shall
 cause the developer and/or contractor to provide, the Village of Skokie with a
 certificate of insurance naming the Village of Skokie as additionally insured for any
 and all claims related to any and all work. The owner shall hold, and shall cause the
 developer and/or contractor to hold, the Village of Skokie harmless and indemnify
 the Village for any and all claims for property damage or personal injury related to
 work on or use of public property. (Standard)
30. The petitioner shall comply with all Federal and State statutes, laws, rules and
 regulations and all Village codes, ordinances, rules, and regulations. (Standard)
31. Failure to abide by any and all terms of this Ordinance shall be cause for the Village
 to initiate hearings to determine whether the subject Ordinance, as well as any
 applicable business licenses, should be revised or revoked. The petitioner shall pay
 all costs related to any hearings conducted as a result of non-compliance with any of
 the provisions of the enabling ordinance. The costs shall include but not be limited
 to court reporter fees, attorney fees, and staff time required researching and
 conducting said hearing. (Standard)


ATTACHMENTS
1. Proposed Finding of Fact dated, dated November 16, 2017
2. Overall Site Plan, Parking Plans, and Floor Plans, dated September 27, 2017
3. Building Elevations, dated September 27, 2017
4. Building renderings, Appearance Commission October 25, 2017
5. Plat of Survey, dated March 23, 2015
6. Land Use and Zoning Map




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 Plan Commission Meeting Minutes
 Date: November 16, 2017

A motion was made by Commissioner Laxpati and seconded by Commissioner J. Burman to
approve the minutes of the November 2, 2017 meeting.

Case Description


2017-41P – Alley Vacation Bounded by Keeney Street, Keating Avenue,
 Oakton Street, and Skokie Boulevard
Bas 2 Development, LLC, requests to vacate the west leg of the east-west alley in an
area bounded by Keeney Street on the north, Keating Avenue on the east, Oakton
Street on the south, and Skokie Boulevard on the west.

2017-42P – Subdivision: 8017-8025 Skokie Boulevard
Bas 2 Development, LLC, requests a re-subdivision of 4 lots into 1 lot in a CX Core
Mixed-Use district with a 2- foot wide right-of-way dedication along the east side of the
property in order to widen the public alley and any relief that may be discovered during
the review of this case.


2017-43P – Site Plan Approval: 8017-8025 Skokie Boulevard
Bas 2 Development, LLC, requests site plan approval for a 1-lot demonstration project
planned development in a TX Transit Mixed-Use zoning district that includes a mixed-
use building with enclosed parking and storm water detention, and any relief that may
be discovered during the review of this case.
PINs: 10-22-325-027-0000, 10-22-325-028-0000, 10-22-325-030-0000, and 10-22-325-
031-0000
As all three cases are related, they were discussed together but voted on separately.


Discussion and Interested Parties
Legal notice was advertised, posted and delivered to property owners in the area as
prescribed by the Zoning Chapter. Notice was reviewed by Corporation Counsel and was
determined to be proper and correct.
Gary Levitas, property owner, presented the cases. He proposed a mixed-use
development which includes 40 residential apartments, ground floor commercial and
covered parking. He needs to merge 4 lots into 1 new parcel as Cook County does not
allow tax parcels in separate subdivisions to be combined through the simple PIN
consolidation process. After many discussions with staff, it was agreed that purchasing
the west leg of the east-west alley and combining it with the site they already had

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would be beneficial to the project’s design as well as improving pedestrian and
vehicular safety. It would add value to the Village and bring new residents to Skokie.
The chairman asked about the commercial space. Mr. Levitas stated that Skokie
Boulevard, with a dead stretch, has been tough to lease retail. There was some
interest about a gathering space for residents like a gym or party room.
A commissioner asked about the proximity to the gas station. Staff answered that there
is a 6-ft. setback between the 2 properties. The existing alley’s driveway apron is just
north of the gas station’s northern driveway.
Another commissioner commented that many Chicago downtown developments are
adopting a “No Smoking” policy for all units and inquired if this development would
follow suite. Mr. Levitas answered that it was already in the lease agreement.
Staff requested that the alley vacation and subdivision reports be accepted into the
record as presented. He further explained that the existing, narrow alley between
Skokie Boulevard and Keating is improved with overhead utilities on the south side.
Closing it will not restrict traffic activity – refuse trucks can still get through to the
north-south alley or to Keating or Keeney. The alley is very close to the driveway of
the gas station making it difficult to turn left onto Skokie Boulevard.
Staff also spoke about the 2-foot land dedication request to widen the alley to
accommodate the additional traffic.
A commissioner asked if there was any water retention on the existing site. Staff
answered that currently there is none. The site was last used as a parking lot and auto
use.
Spiro Pappas, attorney, representing his parents who own the apartment buildings at
8020 and 8030 Keating voiced opposition to the project. A main concern is the
widening of the alley only for the portion of the new building. The remainder will stay a
narrow 1-lane alley. He believes that this big building needs a larger setback than 2
feet at the property line. There will be an increase in traffic as well as air, light, and
noise pollution for their tenants and neighboring homeowners.
Staff agreed that the property narrows as it heads south and the additional square
footage from the alley will be used for parking and for ease of constructing the project.
There still will be access to Keeney and Keating and, as properties redevelop, land
dedications will be requested to widen the alley all the way down. If the bank re-
develops, the same request will be asked of them. This same request has been done in
other parts of the Village also. The Dunkin Donuts on Golf Road was mentioned as an
example.
Staff requested that the report for site plan approval be accepted into the record as
presented. Staff is supportive of the development. It is a very difficult site because it is
a strangely shaped lot and has a depth issue. The parking requirements are met.
Guest parking spaces are situated beyond (in front of) the controlled area. He
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Skokie Gardens where residents or guests park in the commercial spaces. He spoke of
the 5 items of relief requested. He wanted to clarify that utility lines will be buried in
the north-south alley but in the east alley it is very costly.
James Pappas, attorney, commented that a 40-unit building with commercial spaces will
generate a lot of waste and the alley will be obstructed with garbage and delivery
trucks. His parents’ tenants park along the alley and will be inconvenienced by these
trucks. He also pointed out that with any construction, comes foundation damage
when pylons are driven into the ground. There also will be vibration damage to the
adjacent foundations too. He brought up possible issues with rats and rain water.
Staff mentioned that the alley currently is a commercial alley before this mixed-use
proposal. A grocery store can locate at this site by right.
The Community Development director added that developments to the east are built
approximately 42 units per acre.
John Hanna, project architect, stated that the foundation is not on pylons and there will
be no blasting or drilling. It will be a standard spread foundation or a mat foundation.
In closing, Gary Levitas said that he is fine with all of staff’s requests except the garage
door. Staff would like to move it so that building guests and commercial parking is
open. Mr. Levitas believes that when guests come to the building they should be let in
by residents to park in an enclosed, dedicated space maintaining security.
A commissioner asked where the entrance of the building is compared to the
commercial spaces and if signage could be put up to control those spaces from being
used by guests. Staff answered that it is not a far distance away and enforcement
would be needed. Most likely guests would be towed rather than commercial
customers. The commissioner commented that it could be a significant problem for the
petitioner and that perhaps a proposal should be put forth to work it out with staff.
The Community Development director added that the Plan Commission is a
recommending body to the Village Board. They could vote on the requests and send
them to the Village Trustees for final disposition noting the petitioner’s objection.

Recommendations and Voting

Case 2017-41P
A motion was made to approve the request to vacate the west leg of the east-west
alley in an area bounded by Keeney Street, Keating Avenue, Oakton Street, and Skokie
Boulevard.
Motion: Paradise Second: Laxpati Absent: S. Berman &
 G. Mitchell
Ayes: 7
Nays: 0



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Case 2017-42P
A motion was made to approve the request for a resubdivision of 4 lots into 1 lot in a
CX Core Mixed-Use district with a 2-foot wide right-of-way dedication along the east
side of the property to widen the public alley.
Motion: Marek Second: Laxpati Absent: S. Berman &
 G. Mitchell
Ayes: 7
Nays: 0


Case 2017-43P
A motion was made to accept the report as presented with corrections made by staff to
approve the request for a 1-lot demonstration project planned development in a CX
Core Mixed-Use district that includes a mixed-use building with enclosed parking and
storm water detention.
Motion: J. Burman Second: Paradise Absent: S. Berman &
 G. Mitchell
Ayes: 7
Nays: 0

Three commissioners stipulated that their affirmative vote included a request that the
parties get together to work out the parking issues. (JB, PL, and BQ)




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PLAN COMMISSION REPORT 2017-44P: Alley Vacation
Plan Commission Council Chambers, 8:00 PM, January 2, 2018


To: Mayor and Board of Trustees
From: Paul Luke, Chairman
Case: 2017-44P: Alley Vacation
 Alley Vacation Bounded by Church Street, Terminal Avenue, Arcadia Street,
 and Laramie Avenue

PLAN COMMISSION ANALYSIS
At its November 16, 2017 meeting, the Plan Commission heard a request from the
Village of Skokie to vacate the north-south alley in an area bounded by Church Street
on the north, Terminal Avenue on the east, Arcadia Street on the south, and Laramie
Avenue on the west. At the present time, the alley is unimproved and contains trees, a
portion of a gravel-paved driveway, overhead utility lines, and a 12-inch underground
combined sewer main. An asphalt-paved apron is present to the south of the alley and
provides access from Arcadia Street to the gravel driveway that leads to the parking lots
behind 9140-9144 Terminal Avenue. The remaining east-west alley within this block is
not proposed to be vacated at this time. The alley provides access to the parking lot at
9142-9144 Terminal Avenue and the property owner at 5142 Arcadia Street plans on
paving the west end of the alley in order to provide access to a garage that he intends
to construct at the north end of his lot.
The Plan Commission concurred with Staff’s recommendation to vacate the alley.

INTERESTED PARTIES
Legal notice was properly posted, advertised, and delivered to property owners in the
area of the subject site as prescribed by the Zoning Chapter. No interested parties
spoke regarding the case.

PLAN COMMISSION RECOMMENDATIONS AND VOTING
The Plan Commission recommends by a vote of 7 ayes and 0 nays, with 2 members
absent, that the petitioner’s request to vacate the north-south alley in an area bounded
by Church Street on the north, Terminal Avenue on the east, Arcadia Street on the
south, and Laramie Avenue on the west in an R2 Single-Family district and an M2 Light
Industry district be APPROVED, subject to recommended conditions.




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ATTENDANCE AYES NAYS ABSENT
 Mitchell X
 Quane X
 Berman X
 Villegas (Moved) X
 Paradise X
 Laxpati X
 Burman X
 Marek (Second) X
 Luke X


ATTACHMENTS
1. Plan Commission Recommended Conditions, dated January 2, 2018
2. Staff Report, dated November 16, 2017
3. Plan Commission Meeting Minutes for November 16, 2017
4. Site Photos
5. Plat of Vacation, dated November 9, 2017
6. Land Use and Zoning Map




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PLAN COMMISSION
RECOMMENDED CONDITIONS 2017-44P: Alley Vacation
Plan Commission Council Chambers, 8:00 PM, January 2, 2018


1. The property shall be vacated pursuant to the Plat of Vacation, dated November 9,
 2017, and as may be further revised with the approval of the Village Manager, or
 designee, and Corporation Counsel.
2. An easement shall be reserved for all Village and Village-franchised public utilities
 over the entire area to be vacated.
3. An easement for ingress and egress shall be established within the south 25 feet of
 the west half of the vacated alley in order to preserve vehicular access to the
 parking lot behind 9140 Terminal Avenue.
4. Property owners shall not alter the grade or change the drainage pattern in the
 easement area without a permit from the Engineering Division.
5. Other than a fence, no structures or trees shall be constructed or planted within the
 easement area.
6. The vacation shall be effective upon the recording of a Plat of Vacation by the
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STAFF REPORT 2017-44P: Alley Vacation
Community Development Department Council Chambers, 7:30 PM, November 16, 2017


To: Paul Luke, Chairman, Skokie Plan Commission
From: Mike Voitik, Planning Technician
Re: Alley vacation bounded by Church Street, Terminal Avenue, Arcadia Street,
 and Laramie Avenue

General Information
Location Unimproved alley, as follows:
 The north-south alley in an area bounded by Church
 Street on the north, Terminal Avenue on the east,
 Arcadia Street on the south, and Laramie Avenue on the
 west.
Purpose To vacate approximately 119.75 linear feet of unimproved public
 alley.
Petitioner Village of Skokie
Size of Site The alley totals approximately 119.75 feet in length and 16 feet
 in width. The total area of the alley is approximately 0.043 acres
 (1,910.41 S.F.).
Existing Zoning & R2 Single-Family and M2 Light Industry – unimproved public alley
Land Use
Adjacent Zoning & North B2 Commercial – accounting service
Land Use
 South R2 Single-Family – detached residences
 M2 Light Industry – financial institution
 East M2 Light Industry – automotive repair facility, gutter
 cleaning service, vacant industrial space
 West R2 Single-Family – detached residences
Comprehensive Plan The alley is designated as single family detached residential and
 manufacturing/service employment.


PETITIONER’S SUBMITTAL
The Village is requesting the vacation of the north-south alley in an area bounded by
Church Street on the north, Terminal Avenue on the east, Arcadia Street on the south,
and Laramie Avenue on the west. At the present time, the alley is unimproved and
contains trees, a portion of a gravel-paved driveway, overhead utility lines, and a 12-
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inch underground combined sewer main. An asphalt-paved apron is present to the
south of the alley and provides access from Arcadia Street to the gravel driveway that
leads to the parking lots behind 9140-9144 Terminal Avenue. The remaining east-west
alley within this block is not proposed to be vacated at this time. The alley provides
access to the parking lot at 9142-9144 Terminal Avenue and the property owner at
5142 Arcadia Street plans on paving the west end of the alley in order to provide access
to a garage that he intends to construct at the north end of his lot.
The Community Development Department is continuing to implement its alley vacation
program which vacates unopened and unimproved residential alleys in the Village that
are unnecessary for Village transportation and access needs. In the past, property
owners were required to petition the Village to vacate an alley and pay all associated
costs involved in the process. In some instances, where the land from the alley
increased the street frontage of a lot or its development potential, residents were
required to pay for the alleys. The alley proposed to be vacated in this case does not
fall under this category.
While this alley spans residentially- and industrially-zoned land, the Village Manager has
determined that the alley qualifies under the existing program because the alley has
little redevelopment value for the owners of the adjacent industrial properties (other
than being able to expand the existing parking lot westward into the east half of the
vacated alley) due to the presence of overhead and underground utilities.


STAFF ANALYSIS
Comments
Staff Comment and Review sheets were sent to all pertinent departments. In addition
to the Planning Division comments, staff comments were received from the Forestry
and Water and Sewer divisions of the Public Words Department. All other departments
either had no comment or were in favor of the proposed vacations.

 Forestry Division
 The Forestry Division approves the granting of the requested alley vacation. Several
 trees will need to be removed or pruned by the Village prior to the recording of the
 plat of vacation.

 Water and Sewer Division
 An easement for the full width of the alley will be required to accommodate the
 existing 12-inch sewer main.

 Planning Division
 The Planning Division staff supports the proposed alley vacation. There are many
 similar unopened and unused alleys within the Village. Although they are still Village
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 property and may contain utilities, the Village has no intent to open or pave the
 alleys. Thus, the Village requests to vacate these alleys and return the property to
 the adjacent property owners.
 A utility easement over the entire right-of-way will be required in order to allow
 access for utility companies to continue to maintain their existing overhead facilities.
 An easement for ingress and egress shall be established within the south 25 feet of
 the west half of the vacated alley in order to preserve vehicular access to the
 parking lot behind 9140 Terminal Avenue. The property owner of the residence at
 5142 Arcadia Street understands the need for this easement and has agreed to
 allow it to be placed across a portion of his property.
 Once the alley is vacated, the adjacent property owners will be sent a copy of the
 Plat of Vacation. The adjacent property owners may use the additional land as they
 would any other part of their property, with the exception that structures other than
 fences may not be constructed in the easement area.
 The alley is listed as part of group number 94 in the Comprehensive Plan as a
 potential vacation site.


STAFF RECOMMENDATIONS
Staff recommends that the petitioner’s request to vacate the north-south alley in an
area bounded by Church Street on the north, Terminal Avenue on the east, Arcadia
Street on the south, and Laramie Avenue on the west be APPROVED subject to the
conditions listed below:

RECOMMENDED VACATION CONDITIONS
1. The property shall be vacated pursuant to the Plat of Vacation <insert date of final
 approved plat>, and as may be further revised with the approval of the Village
 Manager, or designee, and Corporation Counsel.
2. An easement shall be reserved for all Village and Village-franchised public utilities
 over the entire area to be vacated.
3. An easement for ingress and egress shall be established within the south 25 feet of
 the west half of the vacated alley in order to preserve vehicular access to the
 parking lot behind 9140 Terminal Avenue.
4. Property owners shall not alter the grade or change the drainage pattern in the
 easement area without a permit from the Engineering Division.
5. Other than a fence, no structures or trees shall be constructed or planted within the
 easement area.
6. The vacation shall be effective upon the recording of a Plat of Vacation by the
 Village in the Office of the Recorder of Deeds of Cook County, Illinois.
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ATTACHMENTS
1. Site Photos
2. Plat of Vacation, November 9, 2017
3. Land Use and Zoning Map




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 Plan Commission Meeting Minutes
 Date: November 16, 2017

A motion was made by Commissioner Laxpati and seconded by Commissioner J. Burman
to approve the minutes of the November 2, 2017 meeting.

Case Description

2017-44P – Alley Vacation Bounded by Church Street, Terminal Avenue,
 Arcadia Street, and Laramie Avenue
The Village of Skokie requests to vacate the north-south alley in an area bounded by
Church Street on the north, Terminal Avenue on the east, Arcadia Street on the south,
and Laramie Avenue on the west.

Discussion and Interested Parties

Legal notice was advertised, posted and delivered to property owners in the area as
prescribed by the Zoning Chapter. Notice was reviewed by Corporation Counsel and was
determined to be proper and correct.

Staff requested that the report be accepted into the record as presented. The Village
implemented an alley vacation program in 2003 whereby residential alleys which are
unopened and unimproved and not necessary for Village transportation and access are
returned to adjacent property owners.

This alley is slightly different than most as it straddles both residential and industrial
districts. The Village Manager agreed that this alley would qualify because it has little
redevelopment value for the adjacent industrial property owners. There are dead trees,
overhead and underground utilities in the alley as well.

An easement must be created so that access is maintained for the commercial property
and parking lot behind Terminal Avenue. The residential property at 5142 Arcadia will
be affected by this easement but the property owner understands the need to have it
cross a portion of his property. The additional land will allow him to build a garage and
put up a privacy fence. The vacation will benefit multiple property owners.

Recommendations and Voting

A motion was made to approve the request to vacate the north-south alley in an area
bounded by Church Street, Terminal Avenue, Arcadia Street, and Laramie Avenue.

Motion: Villegas Second: Marek Absent: S. Berman &
 G. Mitchell

Ayes: 7
Nays: 0




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PLAN COMMISSION REPORT 2017-45P: Site Plan Approval
Plan Commission Council Chambers, 8:00 PM January 2, 2018


To: Mayor and Board of Trustees
From: Paul Luke, Chairman
Case: 2017-45P: Site Plan Approval
 7500 Frontage Road and 5351 Birchwood Avenue

 Related Cases – 2017-46P: Special Use Permit
 2017-47P: Special Use Permit

PLAN COMMISSION ANALYSIS
At its December 7, 2017 meeting, the Plan Commission heard the request of the Skokie
Park District, for a 2-lot planned development in an M1 Office Assembly Industry zoning
district that includes a public works facility with outdoor storage and any relief that may
be discovered during the review of this case.
The Skokie Park District intends to move its Park Services operations from its current
location at 7701 Skokie Boulevard to a larger, modern building at 7500 Frontage Road.
A separate outdoor storage lot will be located to the south of the main facility at 5351
Birchwood Avenue.
Site plan approval is required for this site because the property occupies 2 non-
contiguous lots. The existing building will be remodeled and the first floor will include
offices, bathrooms, equipment repair rooms, storage rooms, and an indoor garage for
the parking of some of the maintenance vehicles. A small addition will be constructed
at the entrance to the building and will contain a new staircase and an elevator. The
second floor will contain offices, bathrooms, and a conference room.
The remainder of the 7500 Frontage Road site will include parking for employees and
visitors, a gasoline and diesel fuel station for Park District vehicles and equipment,
existing stormwater detention ponds, a cistern, and a screened outdoor storage area
(case 2017-46P).
The Plan Commission concurred with Staff’s recommendation to grant the Site Plan
Approval subject to conditions.
One commissioner asked how the Park District determined which equipment was stored
inside and which was kept outside. The petitioner responded that the newer equipment
would be kept indoors to protect it from the weather.
In response to another question by a commissioner who asked what screening would
be present around the fuel pumps. The petitioner responded that the Village does not
require screening for this and the Park District had no intent to screen it. The
commissioner asked how the pumps would be secured. The petitioner explained that


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the pumps can only be operated with an electronic key by employees of the district and
the power to the pumps is shut off each night.
Another commissioner asked if any offices would be moved from the Weber Center.
The petitioner responded that in addition to the Park Services facilities, the Park
District’s IT Department, which is currently located on the 2nd floor of that facility,
would be relocated to the 7500 Frontage Road building.

INTERESTED PARTIES
Legal notice was properly posted, advertised, and delivered to all property owners in
the area of the subject site as prescribed by the Zoning Chapter. No interested parties
spoke regarding the case.

PLAN COMMISSION RECOMMENDATIONS AND VOTING
The Plan Commission recommends by a vote of 7 ayes and 0 nays, with 2 members
absent, that the petitioner’s request for a 2-lot planned development in an M1 Office
Assembly Industry zoning district that includes a public works facility with outdoor
storage be APPROVED, subject to the recommended conditions listed below, and that
relief be granted from §82-2(10) to allow a sign to change messages more than once
every 24 hours; §82-24 to allow a changeable copy wall sign >25 SF; §82-28(b)(1)a. to
allow more than 1 wall sign per street frontage (north building façade); §82-28(b)(2) to
allow a wall sign >200 SF; and §82-28(b)(5) to display messages that communicate
more than the name, use, address, and/or logo of the business conducted on-site, in
order to legalize the use of the existing LED sign board on the north side of the
building.

ATTENDANCE AYES NAYS ABSENT
 Mitchell (Moved) X
 Quane X
 Berman X
 Villegas X
 Paradise X
 Laxpati X
 Burman (Second) X
 Marek X
 Luke X


ATTACHMENTS
1. Plan Commission Recommended Conditions, dated January 2, 2018
2. Plan Commission Positive Findings of Fact, dated January 2, 2018
3. Staff Report, dated December 7, 2017
4. Plan Commission Meeting Minutes for December 7, 2017
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5. Geometric Plan, dated November 17, 2017
6. Main Level Floor Plan, dated August 21, 2017
7. Upper Level Floor Plan, dated August 21, 2017
8. Elevations, dated August 31, 2017
9. Proposed Landscape Plan, dated December 11, 2017
10. Plat of Survey, dated December 9, 2016
11. Land Use and Zoning Map




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PLAN COMMISSION
RECOMMENDED CONDITIONS 2017-45P: Site Plan Approval
Plan Commission Council Chambers, 8:00 PM, January 2, 2018


 1. The petitioners shall develop the Subject Property in substantial conformance
 with the final Village approved Geometric Plan, dated November 17, 2017; Main
 Level Floor Plan, dated August 21, 2017; Upper Level Floor Plan, dated August
 21, 2017; Elevations, dated August 31, 2017; and Proposed Landscape Plan,
 dated December 11, 2017.
 2. Parking lot and exterior lighting shall meet Illuminating Engineering Society of
 North America (IES) standards, be full cut-off design, and be directed away from
 adjacent properties, subject to the approval of the Engineering Division.
 3. No objects are allowed within a 15-foot sight distance triangle between 30” and
 84” from grade except traffic control devices listed in the Manual on Uniform
 Traffic Control Devices.
 4. All existing damaged public sidewalks or public sidewalks damaged due to the
 implementation of this plan shall be replaced.
 5. All fencing, walls, sidewalks, driveways, curbs, wheel stops, parking areas,
 signage, landscaping, structures, and any other facilities or infrastructure on the
 Subject Property shall be maintained in a good state of repair, and when needed,
 be repaired or replaced in a timely manner.
 6. All private and public sidewalks shall be maintained free of snow, ice, sleet, or
 other objects that may impede travel.
 7. All off-street parking spaces shall be legibly striped and maintained.
 8. Any plan to modify parking lot striping must be approved by the Director of
 Engineering.
 9. Vehicles shall not be allowed to be parked in or otherwise block common
 driveways, sidewalks, aisles, or other points of access at any time, shall only be
 parked in designated parking spaces, and shall not overlap the striped lines of
 designated parking spaces.
 10. The owner of the Subject Property shall ensure that employees park on the
 Subject Property.
 11. The petitioners shall sign an "Agreement for Installation and Maintenance of
 Landscaping" to assure that the Subject Property and parkway landscaping is
 completed and maintained, including trimming, watering, and replacing of dead
 plant materials in a timely manner in accordance with the final approved
 landscape plan. A copy of said Agreement is attached hereto, marked Exhibit
 “A” and hereby made part of this Ordinance. This “Agreement for Installation
 and Maintenance of Landscaping" shall be recorded at the petitioners’ expense.

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 12. All new construction, alterations, and remodeling shall meet current International
 Building and NFPA Life Safety Codes as amended.
 13. The petitioners shall obtain all required permits and approvals for improvements
 to County, State, or Federal rights-of-way from the governing jurisdiction.
 14. The Subject Property must conform to the Village's storm water control
 requirements as contained in the Skokie Village Code, including the disconnection
 of any downspouts.
 15. All signage shall conform to the Skokie Village Code, except relief provided for in
 this ordinance. Any sign on the Subject Property that is in violation of that Code
 must be removed or modified to conform with the Village Code prior to the
 issuance of an occupancy permit.
 16. All modifications to building elevations, signage, and landscaping shall be subject
 to the review and approval of the Skokie Appearance Commission.
 17. The petitioners shall submit to the Planning Division electronic files of the plat of
 survey, site plan, and landscape plan in their approved and finalized form. The
 files shall be scaled 2-dimensional drawing files on non-compressed, non-read
 only CD-ROM *.dwg AutoCAD format.
 18. Prior to the issuance of building permits, the petitioners shall submit to the
 Planning Division of the Community Development Department the name,
 address, telephone number, and e-mail address of the company and contact
 person responsible for site maintenance in compliance with the special use
 permit.
 19. If work is to be performed on public property or if public property is utilized or
 impacted during construction and/or development, the owner shall provide, or
 shall cause the developer and/or contractor to provide, the Village of Skokie with
 a certificate of insurance naming the Village of Skokie as additionally insured for
 any and all claims related to any and all work. The owner shall hold, and shall
 cause the developer and/or contractor to hold, the Village of Skokie harmless
 and indemnify the Village for any and all claims for property damage or personal
 injury related to work on or use of public property.
 20. The petitioners shall comply with all Federal and State statutes, laws, rules and
 regulations and all Village codes, ordinances, rules, and regulations.
 21. Failure to abide by any and all terms of this Ordinance shall be cause for the
 Village to initiate hearings to determine whether the subject Ordinance, as well
 as any applicable business licenses, should be revised or revoked. The
 petitioners shall pay all costs related to any hearings conducted as a result of
 non-compliance with any of the provisions of the enabling ordinance. The costs
 shall include but not be limited to court reporter fees, attorney fees, and staff
 time required researching and conducting said hearing.


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PLAN COMMISSION
POSITIVE FINDINGS OF FACT 2017-45P: Site Plan Approval
Plan Commission Council Chambers, 8:00 PM, January 2, 2018


Consideration Finding
The request is harmonious with and does The proposed use has fewer employees
not adversely affect adjacent properties. than the previous tenant at the subject
 site, when employee parking frequently
 overflowed onto the adjacent streets.
 Under the proposed use, there will be a
 reduction in vehicular traffic within the
 immediate area and all parking will be
 contained within the site.
The request can demonstrate that Adequate public facilities exist to serve
adequate public facilities, including roads, the requested use.
drainage, utilities, and police and fire
protection exist or will exist to serve the
requested use at the time such facilities are
needed.
The request demonstrates adequate Adequate provision for maintenance of
provision for maintenance of the associated the associated structures is demonstrated
structures. by the request.
The request has considered and, to the It is not anticipated that there will be any
degree possible, addressed the adverse adverse effects upon the environment as
effects on the natural environment. a result of the proposed request.
 A cistern will be installed and connected
 to the roof drains to collect rain water to
 be used for watering the Park District’s
 nursery stock and plant and flower
 watering operations, reducing the amount
 of runoff into the stormwater detention
 system.
The request will not create undue traffic It is not anticipated that undue traffic
congestion. congestion will be created by the request.
The request will not adversely affect public There should be no adverse effect upon
health, safety, and welfare. public health, safety, and welfare as a
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The request conforms to all applicable All applicable provisions of this code are
provisions of this code, except where relief conformed to by the request with the
is granted with the request. exception of the flashing sign. The
 requests for relief from the Sign Code can
 be justified because the Park District is a
 governmental agency and the messages
 displayed on the sign are intended for
 providing information to the community,
 just as the Village and the public school
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STAFF REPORT 2017-45P: Site Plan Approval
Community Development Department Council Chambers, 7:30 PM, December 7, 2017


To: Paul Luke, Chairman, Skokie Plan Commission
From: Mike Voitik, Planning Technician
Re: 2017-45P: Site Plan Approval
 7500 Frontage Road and 5351 Birchwood Avenue

 Related Cases – 2017-46P: Special Use Permit
 2017-47P: Special Use Permit

General Information
Location 7500 Frontage Road and 5351 Birchwood Avenue
Purpose A request for site plan approval for a 2-lot planned development
 that includes a public works facility with outdoor storage and any
 relief that may be discovered during the review of this case.
Petitioner The Skokie Park District
Size of Site 130,416 s.f. (2.99 acres) with frontage on Frontage Road,
 Birchwood Avenue, and Long Avenue
Existing Zoning & M1 Office Assembly Industry – vacant office building and parking,
Land Use as a principal use
Adjacent Zoning & North M1 Office Assembly Industry – Edens Expressway
Land Use
 South M1 Office Assembly Industry – home health care
 agency, vacant land, landscaping services, 2-unit
 multifamily residence, office and administrative services
 East M1 Office Assembly Industry – Edens Expressway
 West M1 Office Assembly Industry – mail order or direct
 selling establishment, consulting services, office and
 administrative services, vacant industrial building
Comprehensive Plan The site is designated as manufacturing/service employment.


SITE INFORMATION
 Public sidewalks run along Frontage Road, Long Avenue, and both sides of Birchwood
 Avenue.
 Overhead utility lines run along the north side of Birchwood Avenue, the east side of
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 The 7500 Frontage Road property is accessed by driveways at Frontage Road and
 Birchwood Avenue. The 5351 Birchwood Avenue property is accessed by driveways
 at Birchwood Avenue.
 The site is served by the 225 Central-Howard and 290 Touhy (limited service) Pace
 bus, which run a half block to the south of the subject site on Fargo Avenue, as well
 as the 226 Oakton Street Pace bus, which runs a half block to the east of the subject
 site along Niles Center Road.

PETITIONER’S SUBMITTAL
The petitioner is requesting site plan approval for a 2-lot planned development in an M1
Office Assembly Industry zoning district that includes a public works facility with outdoor
storage and any relief that may be discovered during the review of this case.
The Skokie Park District intends to move its Park Services operations from its current
location at 7701 Skokie Boulevard to a larger, modern building at 7500 Frontage Road.
A separate outdoor storage lot will be located to the south of the main facility at 5351
Birchwood Avenue.
Site plan approval is required for this site because the property occupies 2 non-
contiguous lots. The existing building will be remodeled and the first floor will include
offices, bathrooms, equipment repair rooms, storage rooms, and an indoor garage for
the parking of some of the maintenance vehicles. A small addition will be constructed at
the entrance to the building and will contain a new staircase and an elevator. The
second floor will contain offices, bathrooms, and a conference room.
The remainder of the 7500 Frontage Road site will include parking for employees and
visitors, a gasoline and diesel fuel station for Park District vehicles and equipment,
existing stormwater detention ponds, a cistern, and a screened outdoor storage area
(case 2017-46P).
The existing LED sign board on the north side of the building will remain, displaying
information regarding the Park District’s activities and facilities. The 2 northernmost
overhead doors at the loading dock on the east side of the building will be removed and
filled in with brick as they are nonfunctional. The southern overhead door and the
loading dock pavement will remain in place as the petitioner indicates that this door will
be used on an intermittent basis.
With regards to the operation of the Park Services facility, the petitioner explains:
 The Skokie Park District’s planned redesign and renovation of the 7500 Frontage Road structure
 and the requested multiuse function of the parking lot on 5351 Birchwood will have little, if any
 negative effect on the surrounding neighborhood.
 The project in question is surrounded by all commercial property, with some of the structures
 currently unoccupied.
 Property values will not be affected, our landscaping efforts will keep the area well-groomed and
 maintained at the same high level as all of our parks and facilities.
 The traffic conditions will improve, the past business [Command Transportation] employed over
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 area. The Skokie Park District employs 21 full-time, and up to 35 seasonal staff at our busiest
 time, far less than the previous company.
 Public utilities from the electrical and sewer point of view will be impacted far less. Our operation
 will consume far less electricity with interior and some exterior lighting being converted to LED
 wherever possible and far less computer monitors (over 1,200 in the previous business). Air
 conditioning was run 365 days a year in order to keep the staff cool due to all of the heat
 transmitted from the electronic equipment. Water usage will go down as well due to the huge
 reduction in staff in the facility. Gas consumption may rise slightly because of our need to heat
 certain portions of this building for the first time. Areas where equipment will be stored will be
 maintained at minimal temperatures, 50° to 55°.
 [W]ith only a small addition for an elevator being proposed there will be minimal impact on storm
 water detention. A 5,000 gallon cistern is being installed and connected to the roof drains to
 collect rain water to be used in our nursery stock [and] plant and flower watering operations. If
 the three detention basins fill to capacity the existing parking lots are designed to hold water and
 release it slowly back into the system.
 [T]he district is requesting that all of our operational areas be fenced in with an 8’ high fully
 screened chain link fencing system with locking gates at each entrance under 24 hours video
 surveillance, 365 days a year. There will be no health issues arising from our operations.
 This new facility will continue the public sector corridor already established with the Village of
 Skokie Police and Fire Departments along Niles Center Road. The redesign and functions put into
 this facility will make this a first class Service Center for the District designed to meet the current
 and future needs of the Skokie Park District for years to come.


STAFF ANALYSIS
All pertinent departments and divisions were offered an opportunity to comment on this
case. Other than the Engineering Division and Planning Division comments below, all
others approved the request without comment.

 Engineering Division
 The Engineering Division recommends approval of the petitioner’s request and notes
 that 30 parking spaces are required for the proposed use and 52 spaces are available
 outside the gated areas.
 Planning Division
 The Planning Division supports the proposed site plan approval request. The
 petitioner will be required to request relief from §82-2(10) to allow a sign to change
 messages more than once every 24 hours; §82-24 to allow a changeable copy wall
 sign >25 SF; §82-28(b)(1)a. to allow more than 1 wall sign per street frontage (north
 building façade); §82-28(b)(2) to allow a wall sign >200 SF; and §82-28(b)(5) to
 display messages that communicate more than the name, use, address, and/or logo
 of the business conducted on-site, in order to legalize the use of the existing LED
 sign board on the north side of the building. The relief can be justified as the Park
 District is a governmental agency and the messages displayed on the sign are
 intended for providing information to the community, just as the Village and the
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 between messages shall remain basic, with no fading, sliding, dropping, swirling, etc.
 from one message to the other.
 A draft Sign Code (Chapter 82) amendment includes the consideration of reducing
 the time between copy changes from once every 24 hours to once every 20 seconds.
 Prior to the hearing of the case before the Board of Trustees, the Proposed
 Landscape Plan must be revised to match the layout of the Geometric Plan.
 Prior to the issuance of building permits, the petitioner shall submit to the Village of
 Skokie Community Development Department a Cook County Assessor's Office Petition
 for Consolidation of Property with associated fees to consolidate property
 identification numbers 10-28-302-022-0000, 10-28-302-023-0000, 10-28-302-049-
 0000, 10-28-306-006-0000, 10-28-306-019-0000, 10-28-306-039-0000, 10-28-306-
 043-0000, and 10-28-306-044-0000 into a single tax parcel or provide evidence that
 the petition was submitted to Cook County.

APPEARANCE COMMISSION
At its October 25, 2017, meeting, the Appearance Commission approved the proposal
(case 2017-061A), as submitted.

STAFF RECOMMENDATIONS
Staff recommends that the petitioner’s request for a 2-lot planned development in an M1
Office Assembly Industry zoning district that includes a public works facility with outdoor
storage be APPROVED based upon the Proposed Positive Findings of Fact and subject
to the recommended site plan approval conditions listed below, and that relief be
granted from §82-2(10) to allow a sign to change messages more than once every 24
hours; §82-24 to allow a changeable copy wall sign >25 SF; §82-28(b)(1)a. to allow
more than 1 wall sign per street frontage (north building façade); §82-28(b)(2) to allow
a wall sign >200 SF; and §82-28(b)(5) to display messages that communicate more than
the name, use, address, and/or logo of the business conducted on-site, in order to
legalize the use of the existing LED sign board on the north side of the building.

RECOMMENDED SITE PLAN APPROVAL CONDITIONS
 1. Prior to the hearing of the case before the Board of Trustees, the Proposed
 Landscape Plan must be revised to match the layout of the Geometric Plan.
 2. The petitioners shall develop the Subject Property in substantial conformance with
 the final Village approved Geometric Plan, dated <insert date of final approved
 plan>, Main Level Floor Plan, dated <insert date of final approved plan>, Upper
 Level Floor Plan, dated <insert date of final approved plan>, Elevations, dated
 <insert date of final approved plan>, and Proposed Landscape Plan, dated
 <insert date of final approved plan>.
 3. Parking lot and exterior lighting shall meet Illuminating Engineering Society of
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 adjacent properties, subject to the approval of the Engineering Division.
 4. No objects are allowed within a 15-foot sight distance triangle between 30” and
 84” from grade except traffic control devices listed in the Manual on Uniform
 Traffic Control Devices.
 5. All existing damaged public sidewalks or public sidewalks damaged due to the
 implementation of this plan shall be replaced.
 6. All fencing, walls, sidewalks, driveways, curbs, wheel stops, parking areas,
 signage, landscaping, structures, and any other facilities or infrastructure on the
 Subject Property shall be maintained in a good state of repair, and when needed,
 be repaired or replaced in a timely manner.
 7. All private and public sidewalks shall be maintained free of snow, ice, sleet, or
 other objects that may impede travel.
 8. All off-street parking spaces shall be legibly striped and maintained.
 9. Any plan to modify parking lot striping must be approved by the Director of
 Engineering.
 10. Vehicles shall not be allowed to be parked in or otherwise block common
 driveways, sidewalks, aisles, or other points of access at any time, shall only be
 parked in designated parking spaces, and shall not overlap the striped lines of
 designated parking spaces.
 11. The owner of the Subject Property shall ensure that employees park on the
 Subject Property.
 12. The petitioners shall sign an "Agreement for Installation and Maintenance of
 Landscaping" to assure that the Subject Property and parkway landscaping is
 completed and maintained, including trimming, watering, and replacing of dead
 plant materials in a timely manner in accordance with the final approved
 landscape plan. A copy of said Agreement is attached hereto, marked Exhibit “A”
 and hereby made part of this Ordinance. This “Agreement for Installation and
 Maintenance of Landscaping" shall be recorded at the petitioners’ expense.
 13. All new construction, alterations, and remodeling shall meet current International
 Building and NFPA Life Safety Codes as amended.
 14. The petitioners shall obtain all required permits and approvals for improvements
 to County, State, or Federal rights-of-way from the governing jurisdiction.
 15. Prior to the issuance of building permits, the petitioner shall submit to the Village
 of Skokie Community Development Department a Cook County Assessor's Office
 Petition for Consolidation of Property with associated fees to consolidate property
 identification numbers 10-28-302-022-0000, 10-28-302-023-0000, 10-28-302-
 049-0000, 10-28-306-006-0000, 10-28-306-019-0000, 10-28-306-039-0000, 10-
 28-306-043-0000, and 10-28-306-044-0000 into a single tax parcel or provide
 evidence that the petition was submitted to Cook County.
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 requirements as contained in the Skokie Village Code, including the disconnection
 of any downspouts.
 17. All signage shall conform to the Skokie Village Code, except relief provided for in
 this ordinance. Any sign on the Subject Property that is in violation of that Code
 must be removed or modified to conform with the Village Code prior to the
 issuance of an occupancy permit.
 18. All modifications to building elevations, signage, and landscaping shall be subject
 to the review and approval of the Skokie Appearance Commission.
 19. The petitioners shall submit to the Planning Division electronic files of the plat of
 survey, site plan, and landscape plan in their approved and finalized form. The
 files shall be scaled 2-dimensional drawing files on non-compressed, non-read
 only CD-ROM *.dwg AutoCAD format.
 20. Prior to the issuance of building permits, the petitioners shall submit to the
 Planning Division of the Community Development Department the name, address,
 telephone number, and e-mail address of the company and contact person
 responsible for site maintenance in compliance with the special use permit.
 21. If work is to be performed on public property or if public property is utilized or
 impacted during construction and/or development, the owner shall provide, or
 shall cause the developer and/or contractor to provide, the Village of Skokie with
 a certificate of insurance naming the Village of Skokie as additionally insured for
 any and all claims related to any and all work. The owner shall hold, and shall
 cause the developer and/or contractor to hold, the Village of Skokie harmless and
 indemnify the Village for any and all claims for property damage or personal
 injury related to work on or use of public property.
 22. The petitioners shall comply with all Federal and State statutes, laws, rules and
 regulations and all Village codes, ordinances, rules, and regulations.
 23. Failure to abide by any and all terms of this Ordinance shall be cause for the
 Village to initiate hearings to determine whether the subject Ordinance, as well as
 any applicable business licenses, should be revised or revoked. The petitioners
 shall pay all costs related to any hearings conducted as a result of non-
 compliance with any of the provisions of the enabling ordinance. The costs shall
 include but not be limited to court reporter fees, attorney fees, and staff time
 required researching and conducting said hearing.

ATTACHMENTS
1. Proposed Positive Findings of Fact for 2017-45P
2. Geometric Plan, dated November 17, 2017
3. Main Level Floor Plan, dated August 21, 2017
4. Upper Level Floor Plan, dated August 21, 2017
5. Elevations, dated August 31, 2017
6. Proposed Landscape Plan, dated October 19, 2017


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 Plan Commission Meeting Minutes
 Date: December 7, 2017

A motion was made by Commissioner S. Berman and seconded by Commissioner
Marek to approve the minutes of the November 16, 2017 meeting.

Case Description
2017-45P – Site Plan Approval: 7500 Frontage Road and 5351 Birchwood
 Avenue
The Skokie Park District requests site plan approval for a 2-lot planned development
in an M1 Office Assembly Industry zoning district that includes a public works facility
with outdoor storage and any additional relief that may be discovered during the
review of this case.
PINs: 10-21-413-014-0000, 10-21-413-015-0000, 10-21-413-016-0000, 10-21-413-
017-0000, 10-21-413-024-0000, 10-21-413-025-0000, 10-21-413-026-0000, 10-21-
413-036-0000, and 10-21-413-037-0000

2017-46P – Special Use Permit: 7500 Frontage Road
The Skokie Park District requests a special use permit for outdoor storage in
conjunction with its Park Services Facility in an M1 Office Assembly Industry zoning
district, plus relief from §118-172 to provide a 2’ front yard setback rather than the
required 50’ minimum and to provide a 2’ side yard setback rather than the required
25’ minimum when abutting a street, and any additional relief that may be
discovered during the review of this case.
PINs: 10-28-302-022-0000, 10-28-302-023-0000, 10-28-302-049-0000, 10-28-306-
006-0000, 10-28-306-019-0000, 10-28-306-039-0000, 10-28-306-043-0000, and 10-
28-306-044-0000

2017-47P – Special Use Permit: 5351 Birchwood Avenue
The Skokie Park District requests a special use permit for outdoor storage in
conjunction with its Park Services Facility at 7500 Frontage Road in an M1 Office
Assembly Industry zoning district, plus relief from §118-172 to provide a 16’ front
yard setback rather than the required 50’ minimum and to provide a 2’ side yard
setback rather than the required 25’ minimum when abutting a street, and any
additional relief that may be discovered during the review of this case.
PIN: 10-28-309-036-0000

Since all cases were related, they were discussed together but voted on separately.

Discussion and Interested Parties

Legal notice was properly posted, advertised and delivered to property owners in the
area as prescribed by the Zoning Chapter. It was reviewed by Corporation Counsel
and determined to be proper and correct.



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Mike Rea, Superintendent of Parks for the Skokie Park District presented the
proposals. He stated, as historical information, the park district has been leasing the
property at 7701 Skokie Boulevard from ComEd since 1956 for its park services
equipment. It had outgrown the facility in the 1970s. Sherman Dodge wants to
expand and is looking into taking over the location.

They are proposing to move the park services operations and the IT department to
the larger, vacant property on Frontage Road. The site has great access for the re-
fueling stations, above ground bulk storage, various trailers and construction/
landscape material as well as good space externally and internally for equipment
storage. The 5351 Birchwood lot will be used for outdoor storage of compost, stone
and sand, and recycling and construction dumpsters. The sites will be screened by
privacy slats in 8-foot tall chain link fencing.

A commissioner asked which equipment is stored inside and what is stored outside.
Mr. Rea said the determining factor is the replacement value. He also had a concern
with the propane tanks being stored outside of the locked area. Staff answered that
the Fire Department did not raise an issue about it in their comments.

Another commissioner commented that the plans look very nice and wanted
confirmation that the building at their current site will be demolished.

Staff requested that the reports be accepted into the record as written. Staff noted
that there was no permit documentation for the LED sign. It is justified, however,
because the park district is a governmental agency conveying information to the
community just like the Village or schools. Several items of relief were asked for
which were not advertised: to allow the LED sign to change messages more
frequently than once every 24 hours; to allow a changeable copy wall sign larger
than required dimensions; to allow more than 1 wall sign per street frontage; to
allow a wall sign larger than 200 sq. ft.; and to display more than name, use,
address and/or logo.

Staff stated that relief is requested for the front and side yard setbacks in cases
2017-46P & 2017-47P so that the maximum area can be utilized. The sites would be
less efficient if required setbacks were adhered to.

It was noted on the storage layout submitted by the Park District that they are
planning to use Conex box storage containers at the 5351 Birchwood lot (case 2017-
47P) which are not permitted by the Village. The structure needs a foundation and
is only used for temporary storage. The Park District asked for extra time to
dismantle and sell the containers. Staff stated that they would allow a 6-month
grace period to remove them after the Village Board meeting.

In closing, Mr. Rea thanked staff for their great help. This new facility will take the
Park District out of the Stone Age and give them the space to grow well into the
future.


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Recommendations and Voting

Case 2017-45P
A motion was made to approve the staff report for site plan approval with signage
relief for a 2-lot planned development in an M1 Office Assembly Industry zoning
district that includes a public works facility with outdoor storage.

Motion: Mitchell Second: J. Burman Absent: Laxpati &
 Paradise

Ayes: 7
Nays: 0

Case 2017-46P
A motion was made to concur with staff recommendations for a special use permit
at 7500 Frontage Road for outdoor storage in conjunction with the Park District’s
Park Services Facility and relief for front and side yard setbacks.

Motion: Mitchell Second: J. Burman Absent: Laxpati &
 Paradise

Ayes: 7
Nays: 0

Case 2017-47P
A motion was made to accept the staff report as amended for a special use permit
for outdoor storage at 5351 Birchwood Avenue for outdoor storage in conjunction
with the Park District’s Park Services Facility and relief for front and side yard
setbacks.

Motion: Mitchell Second: S. Berman Absent: Laxpati &
 Paradise

Ayes: 7
Nays: 0




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PLAN COMMISSION REPORT 2017-46P: Special Use Permit
Plan Commission Council Chambers, 8:00 PM January 2, 2018


To: Mayor and Board of Trustees
From: Paul Luke, Plan Commission Chairman
Case: 2017-46P: Special Use Permit
 7500 Frontage Road

 Related Cases – 2017-45P: Site Plan Approval
 2017-47P: Special Use Permit

PLAN COMMISSION ANALYSIS
At its December 7, 2017 meeting, the Plan Commission heard the request of the Skokie
Park District for a special use permit for outdoor storage at 7500 Frontage Road in
conjunction with the Skokie Park District’s Park Services Facility, in an M1 Office
Assembly Industry zoning district, plus relief from §118-172 to provide a 2’ front yard
setback rather than the required 50’ minimum and to provide a 2’ side yard setback
rather than the required 25’ minimum when abutting a street, and any additional relief
that may be discovered during the review of this case.
The outdoor storage area will contain nursery stock, palletized landscaping materials,
rinsate, and parking for maintenance trucks, trailers, and equipment. Screening will
consist of an 8’ high chain link fence with black privacy slats. Two sets of gates will
allow access to the storage area from the parking lot to the north as well as from
Birchwood Avenue.
A separate outdoor storage lot will be located at 5351 Birchwood Avenue, to the south
of the main facility (case 2017-47P).
The Plan Commission concurred with Staff’s recommendation to grant the special use
permit subject to conditions.

INTERESTED PARTIES
Legal notice was properly posted, advertised, and delivered to all property owners in
the area of the subject site as prescribed by the Zoning Chapter. No interested parties
spoke regarding the case.

APPEARANCE COMMISSION
Appearance Commission review is not required.
PLAN COMMISSION RECOMMENDATIONS AND VOTING
The Plan Commission recommends by a vote of 7 ayes and 0 nays, with 2 members
absent, that the petitioner’s request for a special use permit for outdoor storage at


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7500 Frontage Road in conjunction with the Skokie Park District’s Park Services Facility,
in an M1 Office Assembly Industry zoning district be APPROVED, subject to the
recommended conditions listed below, and that relief be granted from §118-172 to
provide a 2’ front yard setback rather than the required 50’ minimum and to provide a
2’ side yard setback rather than the required 25’ minimum when abutting a street.

ATTENDANCE AYES NAYS ABSENT
 Mitchell (Moved) X
 Quane X
 Berman X
 Villegas X
 Paradise X
 Laxpati X
 Burman (Second) X
 Marek X
 Luke X

ATTACHMENTS
1. Plan Commission Recommended Conditions, dated January 2, 2018
2. Plan Commission Positive Findings of Fact for 2017-46P
3. Staff Report, dated December 7, 2017
4. Plan Commission Meeting Minutes for December 7, 2017
5. Storage Layout, dated November 28, 2017
6. Land Use and Zoning Map




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PLAN COMMISSION
RECOMMENDED CONDITIONS 2017-46P: Special Use Permit
Plan Commission Council Chambers, 8:00 PM, January 2, 2018


1. All outdoor storage shall be located behind an 8’ high chain link fence with privacy
 slats.
2. The petitioner shall develop the Subject Property in substantial conformance with
 the final Village approved Storage Layout, dated November 28, 2017.
3. All existing damaged public sidewalks or public sidewalks damaged due to the
 implementation of this plan shall be replaced.
4. All objects and landscaping within a 15-foot sight distance triangle shall not exceed
 30 inches in height, except traffic control devices listed in the Manual on Uniform
 Traffic Control Devices.
5. All fencing, walls, sidewalks, driveways, curbs, wheel stops, parking areas, signage,
 landscaping, structures, and any other facilities or infrastructure on the Subject
 Property shall be maintained in a good state of repair, and when needed, be
 repaired or replaced in a timely manner.
6. All private and public sidewalks shall be maintained free of snow, ice, sleet, or other
 objects that may impede travel.
7. All off-street parking spaces shall be legibly striped and maintained.
8. Any plan to modify parking lot striping must be approved by the Director of
 Engineering.
9. Vehicles shall not be allowed to be parked in or otherwise block common driveways,
 sidewalks, aisles, or other points of access at any time, shall only be parked in
 designated parking spaces, and shall not overlap the striped lines of designated
 parking spaces.
10. All new construction, alterations, and remodeling shall meet current International
 Building and NFPA Life Safety Codes as amended.
11. The petitioner shall comply with all Federal and State statutes, laws, rules and
 regulations and all Village codes, ordinances, rules, and regulations.
12. Failure to abide by any and all terms of this Ordinance shall be cause for the Village
 to initiate hearings to determine whether the subject Ordinance, as well as any
 applicable business licenses, should be revised or revoked. The petitioner shall pay
 all costs related to any hearings conducted as a result of non-compliance with any of
 the provisions of the enabling ordinance. The costs shall include but not be limited
 to court reporter fees, attorney fees, and staff time required researching and
 conducting said hearing.




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PLAN COMMISSION
POSITIVE FINDINGS OF FACT 2017-46P: Special Use Permit
Plan Commission Council Chambers, 8:00 PM, January 2, 2018


Consideration Finding
The request is consistent with the intent of the The request for a special use permit for
Comprehensive Plan. outdoor storage in conjunction with the
 public works facility use is consistent with the
 intent of the manufacturing/service
 employment land use identified in the
 Comprehensive Plan.
The request will not adversely affect adjacent The outdoor storage area will be well-
properties. screened and will not adversely affect
 adjacent properties.
The request is compatible with the existing or The request is compatible with the existing or
allowable uses of adjacent properties. allowable uses of adjacent properties.
The request demonstrates that adequate public Adequate public facilities exist to serve the
facilities, including roads, drainage, utilities, requested use.
and police and fire protection exist or will exist
to serve the requested use at the time such
facilities are needed.
The request demonstrates adequate provision Adequate provision for maintenance and use
for maintenance and use of the associated of the associated structures is demonstrated
structures. by the request.
The request has considered and, to the degree There should be no adverse effects on the
possible, addressed the adverse effects on the natural environment.
natural environment.
The request will not create undue traffic Undue traffic congestion will not be created
congestion. by the request.
The request will not adversely affect public There should be little adverse effect upon
health, safety, and welfare. public health, safety, and welfare.
The request conforms to all applicable All applicable provisions of this code are
provisions of this code, except where relief is conformed to by the request with the
granted with the request. exception of the front and sideyard setbacks.
 The request for relief can be justified because
 the site is has a unique shape and
 configuration. Constructing the fences along
 the required setbacks would significantly
 reduce the amount of space available for
 outdoor storage and result in less efficient
 usage of the property.




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STAFF REPORT 2017-46P: Special Use Permit
Community Development Department Council Chambers, 7:30 PM, December 7, 2017


To: Paul Luke, Chairman, Skokie Plan Commission
From: Mike Voitik, Planning Technician
Re: 2017-46P: Special Use Permit
 7500 Frontage Road

 Related Cases – 2017-45P: Site Plan Approval
 2017-47P: Special Use Permit

General Information
Location 7500 Frontage Road
Purpose To obtain approval for a special use permit for outdoor storage
 in conjunction with the Skokie Park District Park Services Facility,
 plus relief from §118-172 to provide a 2’ front yard setback
 rather than the required 50’ minimum and to provide a 2’ side
 yard setback rather than the required 25’ minimum when
 abutting a street, and any additional relief that may be
 discovered during the review of this case.
Petitioner The Skokie Park District
Size of Site 115,547 s.f. (2.65 acres) with frontage on Frontage Road,
 Birchwood Avenue, and Long Avenue
Existing Zoning & M1 Office Assembly Industry – vacant office building (public
Land Use works facility proposed)
Adjacent Zoning & North M1 Office Assembly Industry – Edens Expressway
Land Use
 South M1 Office Assembly Industry – parking, as a principal
 use, vacant land, landscaping services, 2-unit
 multifamily residence, office and administrative services
 East M1 Office Assembly Industry – Edens Expressway
 West M1 Office Assembly Industry – mail order or direct
 selling establishment, consulting services, office and
 administrative services, vacant industrial building
Comprehensive Plan The site is designated as manufacturing/service employment.


SITE INFORMATION
 Public sidewalks run along Frontage Road, Long Avenue, and Birchwood Avenue.

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 Overhead utility lines run along the north side of Birchwood Avenue and the east
 side of Long Avenue.
 The site is accessed by driveways at Frontage Road and Birchwood Avenue.
 The site is served by the 225 Central-Howard and 290 Touhy (limited service) Pace
 bus, which run a half block to the south of the subject site on Fargo Avenue, as well
 as the 226 Oakton Street Pace bus, which runs a half block to the east of the
 subject site along Niles Center Road.

PETITIONER’S SUBMITTAL
The petitioner is requesting a special use permit for outdoor storage at 7500 Frontage
Road in conjunction with the Skokie Park District’s Park Services Facility, in an M1 Office
Assembly Industry zoning district, plus relief from §118-172 to provide a 2’ front yard
setback rather than the required 50’ minimum and to provide a 2’ side yard setback
rather than the required 25’ minimum when abutting a street, and any additional relief
that may be discovered during the review of this case.
The Skokie Park District intends to move its Park Services operations from its current
location at 7701 Skokie Boulevard, to a larger, modern building at 7500 Frontage Road
(case 2017-45P).
The outdoor storage area will contain nursery stock, palletized landscaping materials,
rinsate, and parking for maintenance trucks, trailers, and equipment. Screening will
consist of an 8’ high chain link fence with black privacy slats. Two sets of gates will
allow access to the storage area from the parking lot to the north as well as from
Birchwood Avenue.
A separate outdoor storage lot will be located at 5351 Birchwood Avenue, to the south
of the main facility (case 2017-47P).

STAFF ANALYSIS
Comments
Staff Comment and Review sheets were sent to all pertinent departments. Other than
the Planning Division comments below, all others approved the request without
comment.

 Planning Division
 The Planning Division recommends approval of the special use permit for outdoor
 storage at the Skokie Park District’s Park Services Facility. The outdoor storage area
 will be well-screened and should have no impact upon the surrounding
 neighborhood. The screening has been designed to accommodate sight distance
 triangles at the southwest corner of the property as well as at both sides of the
 gated entrance at Birchwood Avenue.


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 Although both requests for relief result in substantial reductions in the front and
 sideyard setbacks that are required in the M1 district, staff believes that the relief
 can be justified because the site has a unique shape and configuration.
 Constructing the fences along the required setbacks would significantly reduce the
 amount of space available for outdoor storage and result in less efficient usage of
 the property.

APPEARANCE COMMISSION
Appearance Commission review is not required.

STAFF RECOMMENDATIONS
Staff recommends that the petitioner’s request for a special use permit for outdoor
storage at 7500 Frontage Road in conjunction with the Skokie Park District’s Park
Services Facility in an M1 Office Assembly Industry zoning district be APPROVED,
based upon the Proposed Positive Findings of Fact and subject to the recommended
special use permit conditions listed below, and that relief be granted from §118-172 to
provide a 2’ front yard setback rather than the required 50’ minimum and to provide a
2’ side yard setback rather than the required 25’ minimum when abutting a street.

RECOMMENDED SPECIAL USE CONDITIONS
1. All outdoor storage shall be located behind an 8’ high chain link fence with privacy
 slats.
2. The petitioner shall develop the Subject Property in substantial conformance with
 the final Village approved Storage Layout, dated <insert date of final approved
 plan>.
3. All existing damaged public sidewalks or public sidewalks damaged due to the
 implementation of this plan shall be replaced.
4. All objects and landscaping within a 15-foot sight distance triangle shall not exceed
 30 inches in height, except traffic control devices listed in the Manual on Uniform
 Traffic Control Devices.
5. All fencing, walls, sidewalks, driveways, curbs, wheel stops, parking areas, signage,
 landscaping, structures, and any other facilities or infrastructure on the Subject
 Property shall be maintained in a good state of repair, and when needed, be
 repaired or replaced in a timely manner.
6. All private and public sidewalks shall be maintained free of snow, ice, sleet, or other
 objects that may impede travel.
7. All off-street parking spaces shall be legibly striped and maintained.
8. Any plan to modify parking lot striping must be approved by the Director of
 Engineering.

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9. Vehicles shall not be allowed to be parked in or otherwise block common driveways,
 sidewalks, aisles, or other points of access at any time, shall only be parked in
 designated parking spaces, and shall not overlap the striped lines of designated
 parking spaces.
10. All new construction, alterations, and remodeling shall meet current International
 Building and NFPA Life Safety Codes as amended.
11. The petitioner shall comply with all Federal and State statutes, laws, rules and
 regulations and all Village codes, ordinances, rules, and regulations.
12. Failure to abide by any and all terms of this Ordinance shall be cause for the Village
 to initiate hearings to determine whether the subject Ordinance, as well as any
 applicable business licenses, should be revised or revoked. The petitioner shall pay
 all costs related to any hearings conducted as a result of non-compliance with any of
 the provisions of the enabling ordinance. The costs shall include but not be limited
 to court reporter fees, attorney fees, and staff time required researching and
 conducting said hearing.

ATTACHMENTS
1. Proposed Positive Findings of Fact
2. Storage Layout, dated November 28, 2017
3. Land Use and Zoning Map




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 Plan Commission Meeting Minutes
 Date: December 7, 2017

A motion was made by Commissioner S. Berman and seconded by Commissioner
Marek to approve the minutes of the November 16, 2017 meeting.

Case Description
2017-45P – Site Plan Approval: 7500 Frontage Road and 5351 Birchwood
 Avenue
The Skokie Park District requests site plan approval for a 2-lot planned development
in an M1 Office Assembly Industry zoning district that includes a public works facility
with outdoor storage and any additional relief that may be discovered during the
review of this case.
PINs: 10-21-413-014-0000, 10-21-413-015-0000, 10-21-413-016-0000, 10-21-413-
017-0000, 10-21-413-024-0000, 10-21-413-025-0000, 10-21-413-026-0000, 10-21-
413-036-0000, and 10-21-413-037-0000

2017-46P – Special Use Permit: 7500 Frontage Road
The Skokie Park District requests a special use permit for outdoor storage in
conjunction with its Park Services Facility in an M1 Office Assembly Industry zoning
district, plus relief from §118-172 to provide a 2’ front yard setback rather than the
required 50’ minimum and to provide a 2’ side yard setback rather than the required
25’ minimum when abutting a street, and any additional relief that may be
discovered during the review of this case.
PINs: 10-28-302-022-0000, 10-28-302-023-0000, 10-28-302-049-0000, 10-28-306-
006-0000, 10-28-306-019-0000, 10-28-306-039-0000, 10-28-306-043-0000, and 10-
28-306-044-0000

2017-47P – Special Use Permit: 5351 Birchwood Avenue
The Skokie Park District requests a special use permit for outdoor storage in
conjunction with its Park Services Facility at 7500 Frontage Road in an M1 Office
Assembly Industry zoning district, plus relief from §118-172 to provide a 16’ front
yard setback rather than the required 50’ minimum and to provide a 2’ side yard
setback rather than the required 25’ minimum when abutting a street, and any
additional relief that may be discovered during the review of this case.
PIN: 10-28-309-036-0000

Since all cases were related, they were discussed together but voted on separately.

Discussion and Interested Parties

Legal notice was properly posted, advertised and delivered to property owners in the
area as prescribed by the Zoning Chapter. It was reviewed by Corporation Counsel
and determined to be proper and correct.



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Mike Rea, Superintendent of Parks for the Skokie Park District presented the
proposals. He stated, as historical information, the park district has been leasing the
property at 7701 Skokie Boulevard from ComEd since 1956 for its park services
equipment. It had outgrown the facility in the 1970s. Sherman Dodge wants to
expand and is looking into taking over the location.

They are proposing to move the park services operations and the IT department to
the larger, vacant property on Frontage Road. The site has great access for the re-
fueling stations, above ground bulk storage, various trailers and construction/
landscape material as well as good space externally and internally for equipment
storage. The 5351 Birchwood lot will be used for outdoor storage of compost, stone
and sand, and recycling and construction dumpsters. The sites will be screened by
privacy slats in 8-foot tall chain link fencing.

A commissioner asked which equipment is stored inside and what is stored outside.
Mr. Rea said the determining factor is the replacement value. He also had a concern
with the propane tanks being stored outside of the locked area. Staff answered that
the Fire Department did not raise an issue about it in their comments.

Another commissioner commented that the plans look very nice and wanted
confirmation that the building at their current site will be demolished.

Staff requested that the reports be accepted into the record as written. Staff noted
that there was no permit documentation for the LED sign. It is justified, however,
because the park district is a governmental agency conveying information to the
community just like the Village or schools. Several items of relief were asked for
which were not advertised: to allow the LED sign to change messages more
frequently than once every 24 hours; to allow a changeable copy wall sign larger
than required dimensions; to allow more than 1 wall sign per street frontage; to
allow a wall sign larger than 200 sq. ft.; and to display more than name, use,
address and/or logo.

Staff stated that relief is requested for the front and side yard setbacks in cases
2017-46P & 2017-47P so that the maximum area can be utilized. The sites would be
less efficient if required setbacks were adhered to.

It was noted on the storage layout submitted by the Park District that they are
planning to use Conex box storage containers at the 5351 Birchwood lot (case 2017-
47P) which are not permitted by the Village. The structure needs a foundation and
is only used for temporary storage. The Park District asked for extra time to
dismantle and sell the containers. Staff stated that they would allow a 6-month
grace period to remove them after the Village Board meeting.

In closing, Mr. Rea thanked staff for their great help. This new facility will take the
Park District out of the Stone Age and give them the space to grow well into the
future.


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Recommendations and Voting

Case 2017-45P
A motion was made to approve the staff report for site plan approval with signage
relief for a 2-lot planned development in an M1 Office Assembly Industry zoning
district that includes a public works facility with outdoor storage.

Motion: Mitchell Second: J. Burman Absent: Laxpati &
 Paradise

Ayes: 7
Nays: 0

Case 2017-46P
A motion was made to concur with staff recommendations for a special use permit
at 7500 Frontage Road for outdoor storage in conjunction with the Park District’s
Park Services Facility and relief for front and side yard setbacks.

Motion: Mitchell Second: J. Burman Absent: Laxpati &
 Paradise

Ayes: 7
Nays: 0

Case 2017-47P
A motion was made to accept the staff report as amended for a special use permit
for outdoor storage at 5351 Birchwood Avenue for outdoor storage in conjunction
with the Park District’s Park Services Facility and relief for front and side yard
setbacks.

Motion: Mitchell Second: S. Berman Absent: Laxpati &
 Paradise

Ayes: 7
Nays: 0




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PLAN COMMISSION REPORT 2017-47P: Special Use Permit
Plan Commission Council Chambers, 8:00 PM January 2, 2018


To: Mayor and Board of Trustees
From: Paul Luke, Plan Commission Chairman
Case: 2017-47P: Special Use Permit
 5351 Birchwood Avenue

 Related Cases – 2017-45P: Site Plan Approval
 2017-46P: Special Use Permit

PLAN COMMISSION ANALYSIS
At its December 7, 2017 meeting, the Plan Commission heard the request of the Skokie
Park District for outdoor storage at 5351 Birchwood Avenue in conjunction with the
Skokie Park District’s Park Services Facility, in an M1 Office Assembly Industry zoning
district, plus relief from §118-172 to provide a 16’ front yard setback rather than the
required 50’ minimum and to provide a 2’ side yard setback rather than the required 25’
minimum when abutting a street, and any additional relief that may be discovered
during the review of this case.
The outdoor storage area will contain bulk storage bins for materials, Conex storage
containers, and construction, recycling material, and refuse dumpsters. Screening will
consist of an 8’ high chain link fence with black privacy slats. Two sets of gates will
allow access to the storage area from Birchwood Avenue.
A separate outdoor storage lot will be located within the southwest portion of the 7500
Frontage Road property, directly across the street from the subject site (case 2017-
46P).
The Plan Commission concurred with Staff’s recommendation to grant the special use
permit subject to conditions.

INTERESTED PARTIES
Legal notice was properly posted, advertised, and delivered to all property owners in
the area of the subject site as prescribed by the Zoning Chapter. No interested parties
spoke regarding the case.

APPEARANCE COMMISSION
Appearance Commission review is not required.




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PLAN COMMISSION RECOMMENDATIONS AND VOTING
The Plan Commission recommends by a vote of 7 ayes and 0 nays, with 2 members
absent, that the petitioner’s request for a special use permit for outdoor storage at
5351 Birchwood Avenue in conjunction with the Skokie Park District’s Park Services
Facility, in an M1 Office Assembly Industry zoning district be APPROVED, subject to
the recommended conditions listed below, and that relief be granted from §118-172 to
provide a 16’ front yard setback rather than the required 50’ minimum and to provide a
2’ side yard setback rather than the required 25’ minimum when abutting a street.

ATTENDANCE AYES NAYS ABSENT
 Mitchell (Moved) X
 Quane X
 Berman (Second) X
 Villegas X
 Paradise X
 Laxpati X
 Burman X
 Marek X
 Luke X

ATTACHMENTS
1. Plan Commission Recommended Conditions, dated January 2, 2018
2. Plan Commission Positive Findings of Fact for 2017-47P
3. Staff Report, dated December 7, 2017
4. Plan Commission Meeting Minutes for December 7, 2017
5. Storage Layout, received December 4, 2017
6. Land Use and Zoning Map




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PLAN COMMISSION
RECOMMENDED CONDITIONS 2017-47P: Special Use Permit
Plan Commission Council Chambers, 8:00 PM, January 2, 2018


1. All Conex box storage containers shall be removed from the subject site by no later
 than 6 months from the date of the adoption of the ordinance by the Board of
 Trustees.
2. The petitioner shall develop the Subject Property in substantial conformance with
 the final Village approved Storage Layout, received December 4, 2017.
3. All existing damaged public sidewalks or public sidewalks damaged due to the
 implementation of this plan shall be replaced.
4. All objects and landscaping within a 15-foot sight distance triangle shall not exceed
 30 inches in height, except traffic control devices listed in the Manual on Uniform
 Traffic Control Devices.
5. All fencing, walls, sidewalks, driveways, curbs, wheel stops, parking areas, signage,
 landscaping, structures, and any other facilities or infrastructure on the Subject
 Property shall be maintained in a good state of repair, and when needed, be
 repaired or replaced in a timely manner.
6. All private and public sidewalks shall be maintained free of snow, ice, sleet, or other
 objects that may impede travel.
7. All off-street parking spaces shall be legibly striped and maintained.
8. Any plan to modify parking lot striping must be approved by the Director of
 Engineering.
9. Vehicles shall not be allowed to be parked in or otherwise block common driveways,
 sidewalks, aisles, or other points of access at any time, shall only be parked in
 designated parking spaces, and shall not overlap the striped lines of designated
 parking spaces.
10. All new construction, alterations, and remodeling shall meet current International
 Building and NFPA Life Safety Codes as amended.
11. The petitioner shall comply with all Federal and State statutes, laws, rules and
 regulations and all Village codes, ordinances, rules, and regulations.
12. Failure to abide by any and all terms of this Ordinance shall be cause for the Village
 to initiate hearings to determine whether the subject Ordinance, as well as any
 applicable business licenses, should be revised or revoked. The petitioner shall pay
 all costs related to any hearings conducted as a result of non-compliance with any of
 the provisions of the enabling ordinance. The costs shall include but not be limited
 to court reporter fees, attorney fees, and staff time required researching and
 conducting said hearing.



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PLAN COMMISSION
POSITIVE FINDINGS OF FACT 2017-47P: Special Use Permit
Plan Commission Council Chambers, 8:00 PM, January 2, 2018


Consideration Finding
The request is consistent with the intent of the The request for a special use permit for
Comprehensive Plan. outdoor storage in conjunction with the
 public works facility use is consistent with the
 intent of the manufacturing/service
 employment land use identified in the
 Comprehensive Plan.
The request will not adversely affect adjacent The outdoor storage area will be well-
properties. screened and will not adversely affect
 adjacent properties.
The request is compatible with the existing or The request is compatible with the existing or
allowable uses of adjacent properties. allowable uses of adjacent properties.
The request demonstrates that adequate public Adequate public facilities exist to serve the
facilities, including roads, drainage, utilities, requested use.
and police and fire protection exist or will exist
to serve the requested use at the time such
facilities are needed.
The request demonstrates adequate provision Adequate provision for maintenance and use
for maintenance and use of the associated of the associated structures is demonstrated
structures. by the request.
The request has considered and, to the degree There should be no adverse effects on the
possible, addressed the adverse effects on the natural environment.
natural environment.
The request will not create undue traffic Undue traffic congestion will not be created
congestion. by the request.
The request will not adversely affect public There should be little adverse effect upon
health, safety, and welfare. public health, safety, and welfare.
The request conforms to all applicable All applicable provisions of this code are
provisions of this code, except where relief is conformed to by the request with the
granted with the request. exception of the front and sideyard setbacks.
 The request for relief can be justified due to
 the small size of the site. Constructing the
 fences along the required setbacks would
 significantly reduce the amount of space
 available for outdoor storage and result in
 less efficient usage of the property.




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STAFF REPORT 2017-47P: Special Use Permit
Community Development Department Council Chambers, 7:30 PM, December 7, 2017


To: Paul Luke, Chairman, Skokie Plan Commission
From: Mike Voitik, Planning Technician
Re: 2017-47P: Special Use Permit
 5351 Birchwood Avenue

 Related Cases – 2017-45P: Site Plan Approval
 2017-46P: Special Use Permit

General Information
Location 5351 Birchwood Avenue
Purpose To obtain approval for a special use permit for outdoor storage
 in conjunction with the Skokie Park District Park Services Facility,
 plus relief from §118-172 to provide a 16’ front yard setback
 rather than the required 50’ minimum and to provide a 2’ side
 yard setback rather than the required 25’ minimum when
 abutting a street, and any additional relief that may be
 discovered during the review of this case.
Petitioner The Skokie Park District
Size of Site 14,869 s.f. (0.34 acres) with frontage on Birchwood Avenue and
 Long Avenue
Existing Zoning & M1 Office Assembly Industry – parking, as a principal use
Land Use
Adjacent Zoning & North M1 Office Assembly Industry – vacant office building
Land Use (public works facility proposed)
 South M1 Office Assembly Industry – home health care
 agency, office and administrative services
 East M1 Office Assembly Industry – vacant land
 West M1 Office Assembly Industry – mail order or direct
 selling establishment, consulting services, office and
 administrative services
Comprehensive Plan The site is designated as manufacturing/service employment.


SITE INFORMATION
 Public sidewalks run along Birchwood Avenue and Long Avenue.

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 Overhead utility lines run along the east side of Long Avenue and the north side of
 the alley to the south of the subject site.
 The site is accessed by driveways at Birchwood Avenue.
 The site is served by the 225 Central-Howard and 290 Touhy (limited service) Pace
 bus, which run a half block to the south of the subject site on Fargo Avenue, as well
 as the 226 Oakton Street Pace bus, which runs a half block to the east of the
 subject site along Niles Center Road.

PETITIONER’S SUBMITTAL
The petitioner is requesting a special use permit for outdoor storage at 5351 Birchwood
Avenue in conjunction with the Skokie Park District’s Park Services Facility, in an M1
Office Assembly Industry zoning district, plus relief from §118-172 to provide a 16’ front
yard setback rather than the required 50’ minimum and to provide a 2’ side yard
setback rather than the required 25’ minimum when abutting a street, and any
additional relief that may be discovered during the review of this case.
The Skokie Park District intends to move its Park Services operations from its current
location at 7701 Skokie Boulevard, to a larger, modern building at 7500 Frontage Road
(case 2017-45P).
The outdoor storage area will contain bulk storage bins for materials, Conex storage
containers, and construction, recycling material, and refuse dumpsters. Screening will
consist of an 8’ high chain link fence with black privacy slats. Two sets of gates will
allow access to the storage area from Birchwood Avenue.
A separate outdoor storage lot will be located within the southwest portion of the 7500
Frontage Road property, directly across the street from the subject site (case 2017-
46P).

STAFF ANALYSIS
Comments
Staff Comment and Review sheets were sent to all pertinent departments. Other than
the Planning Division comments below, all others approved the request without
comment.

 Planning Division
 The Planning Division recommends approval of the special use permit for outdoor
 storage at the Skokie Park District’s Park Services Facility. The outdoor storage area
 will be well-screened and should have no impact upon the surrounding
 neighborhood. The screening has been designed to accommodate a sight distance
 triangle at the southwest corner of the property and the 2 driveways.



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 The Conex box storage containers that the Park District is proposing to locate within
 the subject site are not permitted by the Village, as these are considered principal
 structures, and principal structures require formal foundations. Such containers are
 only allowed on a short-term basis in instances where a building is being remodeled
 and the tenant requires temporary storage accommodations.
 Although both requests for relief result in substantial reductions in the front and
 sideyard setbacks that are required in the M1 district, staff believes that the relief
 can be justified due to the small size of the site. Constructing the fences along the
 required setbacks would significantly reduce the amount of space available for
 outdoor storage and result in less efficient usage of the property.

APPEARANCE COMMISSION
Appearance Commission review is not required.

STAFF RECOMMENDATIONS
Staff recommends that the petitioner’s request for a special use permit for outdoor
storage at 5351 Birchwood Avenue in conjunction with the Skokie Park District’s Park
Services Facility in an M1 Office Assembly Industry zoning district be APPROVED,
based upon the Proposed Positive Findings of Fact and subject to the recommended
special use permit conditions listed below, and that relief be granted from §118-172 to
provide a 16’ front yard setback rather than the required 50’ minimum and to provide a
2’ side yard setback rather than the required 25’ minimum when abutting a street.

RECOMMENDED SPECIAL USE CONDITIONS
1. Prior to hearing of the case before the Board of Trustees, the petitioners must revise
 the Storage Layout to remove the Conex box storage containers.
2. All outdoor storage shall be located behind an 8’ high chain link fence with privacy
 slats.
3. The petitioner shall develop the Subject Property in substantial conformance with
 the final Village approved Storage Layout, dated <insert date of final approved
 plan>.
4. All existing damaged public sidewalks or public sidewalks damaged due to the
 implementation of this plan shall be replaced.
5. All objects and landscaping within a 15-foot sight distance triangle shall not exceed
 30 inches in height, except traffic control devices listed in the Manual on Uniform
 Traffic Control Devices.
6. All fencing, walls, sidewalks, driveways, curbs, wheel stops, parking areas, signage,
 landscaping, structures, and any other facilities or infrastructure on the Subject
 Property shall be maintained in a good state of repair, and when needed, be

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 repaired or replaced in a timely manner.
7. All private and public sidewalks shall be maintained free of snow, ice, sleet, or other
 objects that may impede travel.
8. All off-street parking spaces shall be legibly striped and maintained.
9. Any plan to modify parking lot striping must be approved by the Director of
 Engineering.
10. Vehicles shall not be allowed to be parked in or otherwise block common driveways,
 sidewalks, aisles, or other points of access at any time, shall only be parked in
 designated parking spaces, and shall not overlap the striped lines of designated
 parking spaces.
11. All new construction, alterations, and remodeling shall meet current International
 Building and NFPA Life Safety Codes as amended.
12. The petitioner shall comply with all Federal and State statutes, laws, rules and
 regulations and all Village codes, ordinances, rules, and regulations.
13. Failure to abide by any and all terms of this Ordinance shall be cause for the Village
 to initiate hearings to determine whether the subject Ordinance, as well as any
 applicable business licenses, should be revised or revoked. The petitioner shall pay
 all costs related to any hearings conducted as a result of non-compliance with any of
 the provisions of the enabling ordinance. The costs shall include but not be limited
 to court reporter fees, attorney fees, and staff time required researching and
 conducting said hearing.

ATTACHMENTS
1. Proposed Positive Findings of Fact
2. Storage Layout, dated November 28, 2017
3. Land Use and Zoning Map




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 Plan Commission Meeting Minutes
 Date: December 7, 2017

A motion was made by Commissioner S. Berman and seconded by Commissioner
Marek to approve the minutes of the November 16, 2017 meeting.

Case Description
2017-45P – Site Plan Approval: 7500 Frontage Road and 5351 Birchwood
 Avenue
The Skokie Park District requests site plan approval for a 2-lot planned development
in an M1 Office Assembly Industry zoning district that includes a public works facility
with outdoor storage and any additional relief that may be discovered during the
review of this case.
PINs: 10-21-413-014-0000, 10-21-413-015-0000, 10-21-413-016-0000, 10-21-413-
017-0000, 10-21-413-024-0000, 10-21-413-025-0000, 10-21-413-026-0000, 10-21-
413-036-0000, and 10-21-413-037-0000

2017-46P – Special Use Permit: 7500 Frontage Road
The Skokie Park District requests a special use permit for outdoor storage in
conjunction with its Park Services Facility in an M1 Office Assembly Industry zoning
district, plus relief from §118-172 to provide a 2’ front yard setback rather than the
required 50’ minimum and to provide a 2’ side yard setback rather than the required
25’ minimum when abutting a street, and any additional relief that may be
discovered during the review of this case.
PINs: 10-28-302-022-0000, 10-28-302-023-0000, 10-28-302-049-0000, 10-28-306-
006-0000, 10-28-306-019-0000, 10-28-306-039-0000, 10-28-306-043-0000, and 10-
28-306-044-0000

2017-47P – Special Use Permit: 5351 Birchwood Avenue
The Skokie Park District requests a special use permit for outdoor storage in
conjunction with its Park Services Facility at 7500 Frontage Road in an M1 Office
Assembly Industry zoning district, plus relief from §118-172 to provide a 16’ front
yard setback rather than the required 50’ minimum and to provide a 2’ side yard
setback rather than the required 25’ minimum when abutting a street, and any
additional relief that may be discovered during the review of this case.
PIN: 10-28-309-036-0000

Since all cases were related, they were discussed together but voted on separately.

Discussion and Interested Parties

Legal notice was properly posted, advertised and delivered to property owners in the
area as prescribed by the Zoning Chapter. It was reviewed by Corporation Counsel
and determined to be proper and correct.



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Mike Rea, Superintendent of Parks for the Skokie Park District presented the
proposals. He stated, as historical information, the park district has been leasing the
property at 7701 Skokie Boulevard from ComEd since 1956 for its park services
equipment. It had outgrown the facility in the 1970s. Sherman Dodge wants to
expand and is looking into taking over the location.

They are proposing to move the park services operations and the IT department to
the larger, vacant property on Frontage Road. The site has great access for the re-
fueling stations, above ground bulk storage, various trailers and construction/
landscape material as well as good space externally and internally for equipment
storage. The 5351 Birchwood lot will be used for outdoor storage of compost, stone
and sand, and recycling and construction dumpsters. The sites will be screened by
privacy slats in 8-foot tall chain link fencing.

A commissioner asked which equipment is stored inside and what is stored outside.
Mr. Rea said the determining factor is the replacement value. He also had a concern
with the propane tanks being stored outside of the locked area. Staff answered that
the Fire Department did not raise an issue about it in their comments.

Another commissioner commented that the plans look very nice and wanted
confirmation that the building at their current site will be demolished.

Staff requested that the reports be accepted into the record as written. Staff noted
that there was no permit documentation for the LED sign. It is justified, however,
because the park district is a governmental agency conveying information to the
community just like the Village or schools. Several items of relief were asked for
which were not advertised: to allow the LED sign to change messages more
frequently than once every 24 hours; to allow a changeable copy wall sign larger
than required dimensions; to allow more than 1 wall sign per street frontage; to
allow a wall sign larger than 200 sq. ft.; and to display more than name, use,
address and/or logo.

Staff stated that relief is requested for the front and side yard setbacks in cases
2017-46P & 2017-47P so that the maximum area can be utilized. The sites would be
less efficient if required setbacks were adhered to.

It was noted on the storage layout submitted by the Park District that they are
planning to use Conex box storage containers at the 5351 Birchwood lot (case 2017-
47P) which are not permitted by the Village. The structure needs a foundation and
is only used for temporary storage. The Park District asked for extra time to
dismantle and sell the containers. Staff stated that they would allow a 6-month
grace period to remove them after the Village Board meeting.

In closing, Mr. Rea thanked staff for their great help. This new facility will take the
Park District out of the Stone Age and give them the space to grow well into the
future.


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Recommendations and Voting

Case 2017-45P
A motion was made to approve the staff report for site plan approval with signage
relief for a 2-lot planned development in an M1 Office Assembly Industry zoning
district that includes a public works facility with outdoor storage.

Motion: Mitchell Second: J. Burman Absent: Laxpati &
 Paradise

Ayes: 7
Nays: 0

Case 2017-46P
A motion was made to concur with staff recommendations for a special use permit
at 7500 Frontage Road for outdoor storage in conjunction with the Park District’s
Park Services Facility and relief for front and side yard setbacks.

Motion: Mitchell Second: J. Burman Absent: Laxpati &
 Paradise

Ayes: 7
Nays: 0

Case 2017-47P
A motion was made to accept the staff report as amended for a special use permit
for outdoor storage at 5351 Birchwood Avenue for outdoor storage in conjunction
with the Park District’s Park Services Facility and relief for front and side yard
setbacks.

Motion: Mitchell Second: S. Berman Absent: Laxpati &
 Paradise

Ayes: 7
Nays: 0




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Overview of CDBG Proposals for FY19
Village of Skokie Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) Program
January 2, 2018
 FY18 FY19
 Allocation Request
 ($) ($)
Administration
  VOS - Program The Department of Community Development is seeking funding to administer the Village’s CDBG 80,000 80,000
  Administration Program, implement and monitor all projects, submit all required documentation to HUD, and coordinate
 all planning activities relative to the Village’s community development efforts. (Activity subject to 20%
 administrative cap.)

 VOS - Planning Funding will be used to participate in the preparation of the Assessment of Fair Housing (AFH), to be 20,000 20,000
 submitted to HUD prior to the submittal of the next 5-year Consolidated Plan. Options for a regional
 AFH are under consideration; however, they may be applied to a Skokie-only assessment, if necessary.
 Although funds were allocated for FY18, administration funds may only be used during the specified
 program year; therefore, this line item is a placeholder to ensure the AFH can be funded with CDBG
 administration funds. (Activity subject to 20% administrative cap.)


Housing
  VOS - Home The Property Standards Division is seeking funding to continue the Village's program of repairing single- 45,000 45,000
  Improvement Program family homes. This program began in 1983. The request will enable low-income households (less than
 50% of area median family income) to be eligible to receive grants up to $12,000 to pay for building
 materials or contractors' services, and moderate-income households (50-80% of median family income)
 to be able to receive loans up to $12,000 from local banks with the entire interest charges being
 subsidized through the program. In addition, if a home owner received CDBG funding in the past,
 fulfilled its contractual obligations with the Village, and has remained in the home for an additional 15
 years, he/she could be eligible for a new round of funding as long as the household remains eligible for
 the Home Improvement Program.

 HODC - Housing The Housing Opportunity Development Corporation (HODC) is seeking funding to purchase and install 0 17,566
 Opportunity security cameras in an 11-unit building on Conrad Street. The purpose of the security cameras, to be
 Development located in common areas, is to proactively ensure the safety and security of the tenants living in the
 Corporation building, enable HODC to monitor the building, and promote a culture of care for the building by the
 tenants. HODC will provide a minimum $5,855 in matching funds from other sources.

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 FY18 FY19
 Allocation Request
 ($) ($)
 WINGS - The WINGS Program, Inc. is seeking funding to replace the front and rear access doors of a transitional 0 2,407
 Construction housing apartment building in Skokie to improve safety and security for adults and their children who are
 homeless due to domestic violence or other causes. WINGS will provide a minimum $803 in matching
 funds from other sources.


Infrastructure
 VOS - Street and The Engineering Division is seeking funding to resurface Wright Terrace (between Niles Center and 230,000 175,000
 Alley Resurfacing Skokie Boulevard), Greenleaf Street (between the Dempster-Skokie CTA park and ride and Niles
 Center), Conrad Street (between the park and ride and Skokie Boulevard, and Crain Street (between
 park and ride and Niles Center), all in an eligible low/moderate-income multi-family residential area
 defined as Census Tract 8073, Block Group #1 (8073-1). According to 2006-2010 American Community
 Survey (ACS) data, 70.47% of the population in 8073-1 is comprised of low/moderate-income residents.
 Street and alley resurfacing is a high priority of the Village’s Capital Improvement Program (CIP) budget.


 VOS - Sidewalk The Engineering Division is seeking funding to provide grants to homeowners meeting low/moderate 3,000 3,000
 Replacement income eligibility who are required to participate in the Village’s mandatory 50/50 sidewalk replacement
 Program program. As the Village implements its Mandatory Sidewalk Replacement Program each year,
 low/moderate-income property owners are able to apply, on an individual basis, for CDBG funds to cover
 their 50% share. A simple application form is used and proof of income status is based on our Home
 Improvement Program guidelines (i.e. most recent federal tax return or proof of current earnings and
 signed affidavit). The focus area will be Dempster Street to the north, Main Street to the south, and the
 east/west Village limits. Households in other areas of Skokie may participate upon request.


Public Services
 VOS - Social Worker The Human Services Division is seeking funding to offset 60% of the costs for a Village Social Worker 31,988 47,013
 position. The Social Worker works with low/moderate-income residents who need various types of case
 management, financial assistance, counseling, and referrals. Residents seeking financial aid are
 required to prove their income status prior to receiving any assistance from Human Services. The
 activity is designed to solely benefit low/moderate-income clientele. (Activity subject to 15% public
 service cap.)


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 FY18 FY19
 Allocation Request
 ($) ($)
JCFS Jewish Child and Family Services (JCFS) is seeking funding to provide financial stability services and 4,000 10,000
 coordinated case management for Skokie residents. The overall goal of the program is to empower low-
 income individuals to create more stable environments for themselves and their families. A full-time
 financial assistance case manager assigned to the JCFS Near North Suburban office helps families in
 financial crisis. Specially-trained workers, armed with clinical skills and relationships with local
 community resource providers, are able to effectively and efficiently assist clients in accessing resources
 they need to regain and maintain financial stability. (Activity subject to 15% public service cap.)

Open Communities Open Communities is seeking funding to provide landlord/tenant liaison services to Skokie residents, 0 10,000
 including advocacy and education, and be an organizing resource. The agency works to keep
 vulnerable renters - disproportionately low-income persons, persons with disabilities, immigrants, and
 people of color - in place through services as well as advocacy. Historically, Open Communities' client
 breakdown is approximately 80% tenants and 20% landlords. (Activity subject to 15% public service
 cap.)

Keshet Keshet is seeking funding to offset staffing costs for a Giving Adults Daily Opportunities for Living 0 10,000
 (GADOL) Program Manager / Direct Support Professional (DSP) worker for individuals with intellectual
 and developmental disabilities. The GADOL program offers skill-building programs for participants to
 learn, practice, and master, to the best of their abilities, daily living and functional skills vital for
 independent living. The centerpiece of the GADOL program is the vocational component, which is
 community-based, person-centered, and year-round. (Activity subject to 15% public service cap.)

Asian Human Asian Human Services is seeking funding to subsidize the salaries of dental assistants to provide dental 3,000 15,000
Services services to low-income Skokie residents. The dental assistants are vital to the success of the dental
 clinic, being responsible for patient triage, education, seating, medical histories, and radiographs in
 addition to chair-side assisting and sterilization duties, improving patient flow and maximizing chair time
 with the patient. Services are available from pediatric through geriatric populations. Dental clinic
 treatments include education, preventive care, restorative work, and some rehabilitative services to
 replace missing dentition. (Activity subject to 15% public service cap.)




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 FY18 FY19
 Allocation Request
 ($) ($)
Suburban Primary The Suburban Primary Health Care Council is seeking funding to provide primary medical services to 0 5,000
Health Care Council low-income Skokie residents via its Access to Care program. The program serves low-income,
(Access to Care) suburban Cook County residents who are uninsured but not eligible for programs such as Medicaid.
 Members may have an unlimited number of visits to their Access to Care physician, routine lab and x-ray
 services, and prescription drugs for nominal co-payments. Members pay $5 per physician office visit
 and pay $15-$40 for prescription medications. A one-year behavioral health pilot program was launched
 in July 2017, with a possible extension after the initial term. The requested funding would enable Access
 to Care to enroll 11 Skokie residents in the program for 1 year. Funding would be used to offset the
 costs of a staff function. (Activity subject to 15% public service cap.)

Meals at Home Meals at Home is seeking funding to offset food purchase costs, to provide the elderly, persons with 0 5,000
 mental illness, individuals with disabilities, or those with temporary illnesses with meals with high-quality
 nutrients that help them maintain or achieve functional independence. The meals make it possible for
 individuals to avoid costly and restrictive premature institutionalization and to participate as fully possible
 in community life. (Activity subject to 15% public service cap.)

Metropolitan Family Metropolitan Family Services (MFS) is seeking funding to cover a portion of the salaries of MFS' 6,000 10,000
Services counselor and supervisor who provide general counseling services, including grief, trauma, family/couple
 and/or parent/child relationships, child and adolescent school performance and behavior problems, work
 performance, substance abuse, individual and family development, and family violence. These
 employees support and strengthen families and individuals in MFS' community-based centers, clients'
 homes, and school settings. MFS utilizes a solution-focused, time-limited approach to counseling
 interventions that build on clients' strengths, capacity for change and growth, and relationships within
 their families, community, work, and school settings. Counseling services are available to low/moderate-
 income clients. Each client fee is determined by the agency's sliding fee scale. Each client goes
 through financial review at the time of intake. (Activity subject to 15% public service cap.)

PEER Services PEER Services is seeking funding to offset the costs associated with employing a half-time counselor to 7,500 12,000
 provide outreach, assessment, and treatment services to Skokie teens, families, and single adults who
 are experiencing problems related to substance abuse. (Activity subject to 15% public service cap.)




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 FY18 FY19
 Allocation Request
 ($) ($)
Children's Advocacy The Children's Advocacy Center is seeking funding to support child victims of abuse, and their non- 3,000 4,000
Center offending family members, through expert child interviews, medical evaluations, and crisis intervention
 services during the investigation of the alleged abuse. Following the completion of the investigation, the
 Center provides on-going advocacy, court support, trauma-focused counseling, and other follow-up
 services to help children and families heal from the abuse. Services are available 24 hours a day and
 are offered to children and families free of charge. Funding is specifically being sought to help offset the
 costs of a Child and Family Advocate/Counselor position through the Coordination, Advocacy, and
 Sensitive Interviewing (CASI) and the Family Support Services (FSS) programs. (Activity subject to 15%
 public service cap.)

The Harbour The Harbour, Inc. is seeking funding to serve the needs of homeless youth (including locked-out, 6,000 9,954
 runaway, or abandoned) ages 12-23 in the north and northwest Chicago suburbs. Agency programs
 transition homeless youth to self-sufficiency through three core programs: Safe Harbour Emergency
 Shelter, Youth in Transition, and Successful Teens/Effective Parents (STEPs). The funds will be
 disbursed among the programs as-needed to offset the costs associated with staff functions to offer
 youth safety today and opportunities for a successful tomorrow by providing immediate short-term
 housing, crisis intervention, counseling to reunite families when possible, longer-term transitional
 housing, and educational and employment support. (Activity subject to 15% public service cap.)

Zacharias - Service The Zacharias Center for Sexual Abuse (ZCenter) is seeking funding to offset staffing costs for a 0 4,000
 Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor (LCPC) Art Therapist and Clinical Educator position to assist
 survivors of sexual assault and abuse by providing crisis intervention, counseling, and group counseling
 services to child, adolescent, and adult survivors of sexual assault and abuse. (Activity subject to 15%
 public service cap.)

North Shore Senior The NSSC is seeking funding to offset the staffing costs associated with providing long-term case 10,000 10,000
Center (NSSC) management and counseling services to low-income, older adult residents of Skokie. Individuals who
 are frail, who are disabled, whose independence is threatened, and who fall into the poverty- and low-
 income range will be offered home- and community-based services that support independent living and
 forestall or prevent nursing home placement. These services will enable Skokie seniors to remain
 members of the community. (Activity subject to 15% public service cap.)




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 Allocation Request
 ($) ($)
 Youth and Youth and Opportunity United (YOU) is seeking funding to offset the staffing costs for a youth 7,500 15,000
 Opportunity United development worker for after school and summer learning programs at Edison Elementary, Lincoln
 (YOU) Junior High, and Old Orchard Junior High Schools. The worker will serve a dual role of activity
 coordinator and life skills mentor. Programs include academic, social, and emotional support activities.
 (Activity subject to 15% public service cap.)

 WINGS - Service The WINGS Program is seeking funding to offset direct service client costs per night of service at 0 15,000
 $89/night of emergency shelter and $52/night of transitional housing shelter. WINGS provides housing
 and supportive services to adults and their children who are homeless due to domestic violence or other
 causes. Adults and their children may stay in a suburban WINGS emergency shelter for up to 3 months
 and a WINGS transitional shelter for up to 24 months. Starting their first day with WINGS, participants
 work on agreed-upon service plans that include moving to more permanent housing. (Activity subject to
 15% public service cap.)


Public Facilities
 Turning Point Turning Point is seeking funding to replace two of the 11 rooftop HVAC units serving the Turning Point 19,552 23,277
 building at 8324 Skokie Boulevard. This capital improvement will replace the next two on the priority list
 of its poorly-functioning, aging units to improve the interior environment and avoid future repairs to the
 units and the habitable space below when leaks occur. Turning Point will provide a minimum of $7,760
 in matching funds from other sources.

 SHORE SHORE is seeking funding to replace HVAC-related equipment at its Lois Lloyd/Administration Center at 40,800 18,750
 8350 Laramie Avenue, serving the organization's home of its adult services program and administrative
 offices. This capital improvement will replace 5 variable air volume (VAV) boxes, of the estimated 30
 VAVs in the building, to vary the airflow to keep the building at a constant temperature. The building
 serves adults who may have developmental disabilities, have physical challenges, and/or be medically
 fragile, and SHORE's administrative staff. SHORE will provide a minimum of $6,250 in matching funds
 from other sources.




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 FY18 FY19
 Allocation Request
 ($) ($)
CJE SeniorLife CJE SeniorLife is seeking funding to replace the laundry room heater at the Lieberman Center for Health 0 11,093
 and Rehabilitation on 9700 Gross Point Road. The existing unit is to heat "makeup air" (air that is
 introduced into a building to replace the air exhausted from the building); however, its pilot light does not
 re-light due to down-draft pressures in the laundry room. The goal is to eliminate heating-related
 downtimes and keep the laundry room fully operational on a daily basis to better serve the Center's
 residents and patients. CJE SeniorLife will provide a minimum of $3,698 in matching funds from other
 sources.

Search Search is seeking funding to replace deteriorating, older windows and doors of a group home for women 15,000 15,000
 with intellectual and developmental disabilities. These capital improvements for the home on Hamlin
 Avenue will improve the indoor living environment and make the home more energy-efficient. Search
 will provide a minimum of $5,000 in matching funds from other sources.

Orchard Village Orchard Village is seeking funding to upgrade 2 bathrooms of a group home for men with disabilities. 10,387 26,250
 These capital improvements for the home on Floral Avenue will improve the layout of the first floor
 bathroom and make both bathrooms more accessible to accommodate physical limitations of the
 residents. Orchard Village will provide a minimum of $8,750 in matching funds from other sources.

Holocaust Museum The Illinois Holocaust Museum and Education Center (Museum) is seeking funding to construct a 0 75,000
 parking lot, with security equipment and lighting, to accommodate bus and passenger vehicle parking
 needs and ensure safer access to the Museum located at 9603 Woods Drive. The Museum will provide
 a minimum of $1,025,000 in matching funds from other sources.

Zacharias - The Zacharias Center for Sexual Abuse (ZCenter) is seeking funds to repair and resurface its parking lot 0 12,525
Construction for its sexual abuse center at 4232 Dempster Street, to ensure safe and secure access to the building by
 clients and staff. The concrete and asphalt pavement is in disrepair, including cracked pavement and
 several large potholes. ZCenter will provide a minimum of $4,200 in matching funds from other sources.



 FY18 FY19
 Total Total
 Allocation Request
 542,727 706,835

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Funding Analysis of CDBG Proposals for FY19
Village of Skokie Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) Program
January 2, 2018
 Amount ($)

 Estimated Entitlement from HUD 500,000
 Unallocated Funds 40,000 unallocated funds, entitlement surplus
 Program Income during FY18 10,000 income from Home Improvement Program home sales
 Estimated Budget 550,000

 Village Proposals 370,013
 Other Proposals 336,822
 Total 706,835

 Administrative Activities 100,000
 Public Service Activities 181,967
 Other Activities 424,868
 Total 706,835

 Administrative Activities 100,000
 Administrative 20% Cap (estimate) 100,000
 Surplus/Reduction 0

 Public Service Activities 181,967
 Public Service 15% Cap (estimate) 76,500
 Surplus/Reduction -105,467 reduction required

 Other Activities 424,868
 Estimated Budget Available (1)(2) 373,500
 Surplus/Reduction -51,368 reduction required

 Notes:
 (1) Assumes full funding of the administrative activities and public service activities caps.
 (2) Dependent upon projects meeting CDBG eligibility requirements and meriting funding.




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MINUTES of a regular meeting of the Mayor and the Board of Trustees of the Village of
Skokie, Cook County, Illinois held in the Council Chambers at 5127 Oakton Street at 8
p.m. on Tuesday January 2, 2018

Pledge of Allegiance led by Cub Scout Pack #85 from Middleton School.
The Mayor called the meeting to order.
The Clerk called the Roll. Those present were Roberts, Sutker, Bromberg, Gray-Keeler and
Mayor Van Dusen. Trustees Ulrich and Klein were not present.
Motion to approve the Consent Agenda.
Moved: Trustee Roberts Seconded: Trustee Bromberg
Ayes: Roberts, Sutker, Bromberg, Gray-Keeler and Mayor Van Dusen
Nays: None.
Absent: Ulrich, Klein.
MOTION CARRIED

* Approve, as submitted, minutes of regular meeting held Monday, December 18, 2017.
Omnibus vote.

* Approve Voucher List #16-FY18 of January 2, 2018.
Omnibus vote.

*Proclamations and Resolutions.
A. Proclamation
Eddy “The Chief” Clearwater Day – January 6, 2018
Omnibus vote.
Mayor Van Dusen read a Proclamation Honoring Eddy “the Chief” Clearwater as a living
legend, representing Chicago blues at its finest, embracing the Village of Skokie and
continues to perform live, sharing his talent of blues, rockabilly, country and gospel music
to all.

Recognition, Awards and Honorary Presentations.
A. Recognition
Skokie Fine Arts Commission’s Recognition of the 2017 Skokie through the Lens
Community Photo Exhibit Participants
Chairman Andrea Siegel introduced all the recipients of the Skokie through the Lens
Community Photo exhibit participants.

* Appointments, Reappointments and Resignations.
A. Reappointments
 Zoning Board of Appeals: Brian O’Donnell as Chair and Alan Gerstner as Vice Chair
Omnibus vote

Presentations and Reports.
A. Presentation
Finance Director Julian Prendi introduced Michael Malatt of Baker Tilly Virchow Krause, LLP
who gave a detailed financial report for the Village of Skokie.
Comprehensive Annual Financial Report (CAFR) Presentation by Michael Malatt of Baker Tilly
Virchow Krause, LLP

Report of the Village Manager.
A. Interior/Exterior TIF Rehab Program Grant for 8125 Skokie Boulevard.
Motion to concur with staff’s recommendation and request Mayor and Board to approve grants
estimated at a not to exceed figure of $153,000.
Owner Flavius Maximus answered questions from the Board.
Moved: Trustee Sutker Seconded: Trustee Roberts
Ayes: Roberts, Sutker, Bromberg, Gray-Keeler and Mayor Van Dusen
Nays: None.
Absent: Ulrich, Klein.
MOTION CARRIED
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*B. Proprietary Purchase of ECG Monitor/Defibrillator/Pacer – Zoll Medical Corp., Chelmsford,
Massachusetts - $29,323.11.
Motion to approve a contract to Zoll Medical Corp, Chelmsford, MA in the amount of
$29,323.11 for proprietary purchase of ECG Monitor/Defibrillator/Pacer.
Omnibus vote.

Report of the Corporation Counsel.
A. No Report.

Unfinished Business.
A. Special Service Area #10 – Improvements to 3550 Block of Lake Street
Director of Engineering, Erik Cook presented the Public Hearing for the proposed Special
Service Area #10-Improvements to 3550 Block of Lake Street. There is a 60-day waiting
period before the Board can consider an ordinance formally adopting the SSA.

Plan Commission.
A. Plan Commission Case 2017-41P – Alley Vacation: Alley vacation bounded by
Keeney Street, Keating Avenue, Oakton Street and Skokie Boulevard
Motion to concur with the Plan Commission that the petitioner’s request to vacate of the
west leg of the east-west alley in an area bounded by Keeney Street on the north, Keating
Avenue on the east, Oakton Street on the south, and Skokie Boulevard on the west be
approved subject to all conditions.
Moved: Trustee Gray-Keeler Seconded: Trustee Bromberg
Ayes: Roberts, Sutker, Bromberg, Gray-Keeler and Mayor Van Dusen
Nays: None.
Absent: Ulrich, Klein.
MOTION CARRIED

B. Plan Commission Case 2017-42P – Subdivision: 8017-8025 Skokie Boulevard
Motion to concur with the Plan Commission that the petitioner’s request to subdivide 4
existing lots into 1 new lot with a 2.00 foot-wide right-of0way dedication along the east
side of the property in order to widen the public alley in CX Core Mixed-Use district be
approved subject to all conditions.
Moved: Trustee Sutker Seconded: Trustee Roberts
Ayes: Roberts, Sutker, Bromberg, Gray-Keeler and Mayor Van Dusen
Nays: None.
Absent: Ulrich, Klein.
MOTION CARRIED

C. Plan Commission Case 2017-43P – Site Plan Approval: 8017-8025 Skokie
Boulevard
Motion to concur with the Plan Commission that the petitioner’s request for a
demonstration project planned development for a 5-story mixed-use commercial and
residential building with 40 residences, approx.. 2,762 ft.of ground floor commercial
spaces with indoor and covered parking in a CX Core Mixed-Use district be approved
subject to all conditions.
Moved: Trustee Gray-Keeler Seconded: Trustee Sutker
Ayes: Roberts, Sutker, Bromberg, Gray-Keeler and Mayor Van Dusen
Nays: None.
Absent: Ulrich, Klein.
MOTION CARRIED

D. Plan Commission Case 2017-44P – Alley Vacation: Alley vacation bounded by
Church Street, Terminal Avenue, Arcadia Street and Laramie Avenue
Motion to concur with the Plan Commission that the petitioner’s request to vacate the
north-south alley in an area bounded by Church Street on the north, Terminal Avenue on
the east, Arcadia Street on the south, and Laramie on the West in an R2 Single Family
district and an M2 Light Industry be approved subject to all conditions.
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Moved: Trustee Roberts Seconded: Trustee Sutker
Ayes: Roberts, Sutker, Bromberg, Gray-Keeler and Mayor Van Dusen
Nays: None.
Absent: Ulrich, Klein.
MOTION CARRIED

E. Plan Commission Case 2017-45P – Site Plan Approval: 7500 Frontage Road
and 5351 Birchwood Avenue
Motion to concur with the Plan Commission that the petitioner’s request for a 2-lot
planned development in an M1 Office Assembly Industry zoning district that includes a
public works facility with outdoor storage be approved subject to all conditions.
Moved: Trustee Bromberg Seconded: Trustee Gray-Keeler
Ayes: Roberts, Sutker, Bromberg, Gray-Keeler and Mayor Van Dusen
Nays: None.
Absent: Ulrich, Klein.
MOTION CARRIED

F. Plan Commission Case 2017-46P – Special Use Permit: 7500 Frontage Road
Motion to concur with the Plan Commission that the petitioner’s request for a special use
permit for outdoor storage at 7500 Frontage Road in conjunction with the Skokie
District’s Park Services Facility, in an M1 Office Assembly Industry zoning district be
approved subject to all conditions.
Moved: Trustee Roberts Seconded: Trustee Sutker
Ayes: Roberts, Sutker, Bromberg, Gray-Keeler and Mayor Van Dusen
Nays: None.
Absent: Ulrich, Klein.
MOTION CARRIED

G. Plan Commission Case 2017-47P – Special Use Permit: 5351 Birchwood
Avenue
Motion to concur with the Plan Commission that the petitioner’s request for a special use
permit for outdoor storage at 5351 Birchwood Avenue in conjunction with the Skokie
Park District’s Park Services Facility, in an M1 Office Assembly Industry zoning district
be approved subject to all conditions.
Moved: Trustee Bromberg Seconded: Trustee Gray-Keeler
Ayes: Roberts, Sutker, Bromberg, Gray-Keeler and Mayor Van Dusen
Nays: None.
Absent: Ulrich, Klein.
MOTION CARRIED

2018-2019 Community Development Block Grant Public Hearing #2.
Trustee Sutker read a prepared statement:
“I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker employed by a social service agency that is an applicant
for a CDBG grant. I do not believe this creates a conflict. However, I believe it is important to
avoid the appearance of partiality.
Therefore, I will recuse myself from participating in the discussions relating to the applications
and from voting on the grants. My recusal from participating in the discussion should not be
construed as indifference to the valuable services that the applicants provide to people in need. I
respect and admire all of the agencies for their efforts”
Trustee Roberts also recused himself from participation because he is on the Board of one
of the applicants for a CDBG grant.

The Village's entitlement grant for FY19 is not yet known. At this time, we are estimating
$500,000 in entitlement funds based on expectations that CDBG funding will decrease slightly
from this year’s entitlement amount. In addition to the new entitlement, we hope to reprogram
approximately $40,000 in previously unallocated funds and approximately $10,000 in program
income received during the current program year, while accommodating a reserve of unobligated
funds that could be used for emergency expenses, resulting in an estimated FY19 budget of
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$550,000. Proposals from both Village staff and outside agencies total $706,835, so reductions
will be necessary. The program’s 20% cap for administrative funding is applied against the new
entitlement only, while the 15% cap for public services funding (non-capital/non-construction
expenditures) is applied against the new entitlement plus the program income from the current
program year.

Staff recommendations will be presented at the next public hearing on Monday, February 5. The
Board will determine at that time the proposed funding award for each project or activity.

Overview of CDBG Proposals for FY19

Village of Skokie Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) Program

Administration FY18 FY19
 VOS - Program The Department of Community Development is seeking funding to administer the Village’s 80,000 80,000
 Administration CDBG Program, implement and monitor all projects, submit all required documentation to
 HUD, and coordinate all planning activities relative to the Village’s community
 development efforts. (Activity subject to 20% administrative cap.)
 VOS - Planning Funding will be used to participate in the preparation of the Assessment of Fair Housing 20,000 20,000
 (AFH), to be submitted to HUD prior to the submittal of the next 5-year Consolidated Plan.
 (Activity subject to 20% administrative cap.)


Housing
 VOS - Home The Property Standards Division is seeking funding to continue the Village's program of 45,000 45,000
 Improvement Program repairing single-family homes. This program began in 1983. The request will enable low-
 income households (less than 50% of area median family income) to be eligible to receive
 grants up to $12,000 to pay for building materials or contractors' services, and moderate-
 income households (50-80% of median family income) to be able to receive loans up to
 $12,000 from local banks with the entire interest charges being subsidized through the
 program.
 HODC - Housing The Housing Opportunity Development Corporation (HODC) is seeking funding to 0 17,566
 Opportunity purchase and install security cameras in an 11-unit building on Conrad Street.
 Development
 Corporation
 WINGS - Construction The WINGS Program, Inc. is seeking funding to replace the front and rear access doors of 0 2,407
 a transitional housing apartment building in Skokie to improve safety and security for
 adults and their children who are homeless due to domestic violence or other causes.


Infrastructure
 VOS - Street and Alley The Engineering Division is seeking funding to resurface Wright Terrace (between Niles 230,000 175,000
 Resurfacing Center and Skokie Boulevard), Greenleaf Street (between the Dempster-Skokie CTA park
 and ride and Niles Center), Conrad Street (between the park and ride and Skokie
 Boulevard, and Crain Street (between park and ride and Niles Center), all in an eligible
 low/moderate-income multi-family residential area defined as Census Tract 8073, Block
 Group #1 (8073-1).
 VOS - Sidewalk The Engineering Division is seeking funding to provide grants to homeowners meeting 3,000 3,000
 Replacement Program low/moderate income eligibility who are required to participate in the Village’s mandatory
 50/50 sidewalk replacement program.


Public Services
 VOS - Social Worker The Human Services Division is seeking funding to offset 60% of the costs for a Village 31,988 47,013
 Social Worker position. (Activity subject to 15% public service cap.)
 JCFS Jewish Child and Family Services (JCFS) is seeking funding to provide financial stability 4,000 10,000
 services and coordinated case management for Skokie residents. (Activity subject to
 15% public service cap.)
 Open Communities Open Communities is seeking funding to provide landlord/tenant liaison services to Skokie 0 10,000
 residents, including advocacy and education, and be an organizing resource. Activity
 subject to 15% public service cap.)
 Keshet Keshet is seeking funding to offset staffing costs for a Giving Adults Daily Opportunities for 0 10,000
 Living (GADOL) Program Manager / Direct Support Professional (DSP) worker for
 individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities. (Activity subject to 15% public
 service cap.)
 Asian Human Services Asian Human Services is seeking funding to subsidize the salaries of dental assistants to 3,000 15,000
 provide dental services to low-income Skokie residents. (Activity subject to 15% public
 service cap.)
 Suburban Primary Health The Suburban Primary Health Care Council is seeking funding to provide primary medical 0 5,000
 Care Council (Access to services to low-income Skokie residents via its Access to Care program. (Activity subject
 Care) to 15% public service cap.)

 Meals at Home Meals at Home is seeking funding to offset food purchase costs, to provide the elderly, 0 5,000
 persons with mental illness, individuals with disabilities, or those with temporary illnesses
 with meals with high-quality nutrients that help them maintain or achieve functional
 independence.(Activity subject to 15% public service cap.)
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 Metropolitan Family Metropolitan Family Services (MFS) is seeking funding to cover a portion of the salaries of 6,000 10,000
 Services MFS' counselor and supervisor who provide general counseling services. (Activity subject
 to 15% public service cap.)
 PEER Services PEER Services is seeking funding to offset the costs associated with employing a half- 7,500 12,000
 time counselor to provide outreach, assessment, and treatment services to Skokie teens,
 families, and single adults who are experiencing problems related to substance abuse.
 (Activity subject to 15% public service cap.)
 Children's Advocacy Center The Children's Advocacy Center is seeking funding to support child victims of abuse, and 3,000 4,000
 their non-offending family members, through expert child interviews, medical evaluations,
 and crisis intervention services during the investigation of the alleged abuse.(Activity
 subject to 15% public service cap.)
 The Harbour The Harbour, Inc. is seeking funding to serve the needs of homeless youth (including 6,000 9,954
 locked-out, runaway, or abandoned) ages 12-23 in the north and northwest Chicago
 suburbs. (Activity subject to 15% public service cap.)
 Zacharias - Service The Zacharias Center for Sexual Abuse (ZCenter) is seeking funding to offset staffing 0 4,000
 costs for a Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor (LCPC) Art Therapist and Clinical
 Educator position.(Activity subject to 15% public service cap.)
 North Shore Senior Center The NSSC is seeking funding to offset the staffing costs associated with providing long- 10,000 10,000
 (NSSC) term case management and counseling services to low-income, older adult residents of
 Skokie. (Activity subject to 15% public service cap.)
 Youth and Opportunity Youth and Opportunity United (YOU) is seeking funding to offset the staffing costs for a 7,500 15,000
 United (YOU) youth development worker for after school and summer learning programs at Edison
 Elementary, Lincoln Junior High, and Old Orchard Junior High Schools. (Activity subject
 to 15% public service cap.)
 WINGS - Service The WINGS Program is seeking funding to offset direct service client costs per night of 0 15,000
 service at $89/night of emergency shelter and $52/night of transitional housing shelter.
 (Activity subject to 15% public service cap.)


Public Facilities
 Turning Point Turning Point is seeking funding to replace two of the 11 rooftop HVAC units serving the 19,552 23,277
 Turning Point building at 8324 Skokie Boulevard.
 SHORE SHORE is seeking funding to replace HVAC-related equipment at its Lois 40,800 18,750
 Lloyd/Administration Center at 8350 Laramie Avenue, serving the organization's home of
 its adult services program and administrative offices.

 CJE SeniorLife CJE SeniorLife is seeking funding to replace the laundry room heater at the Lieberman 0 11,093
 Center for Health and Rehabilitation on 9700 Gross Point Road. .

 Search Search is seeking funding to replace deteriorating, older windows and doors of a group 15,000 15,000
 home for women with intellectual and developmental disabilities.

 Orchard Village Orchard Village is seeking funding to upgrade 2 bathrooms of a group home for men with 10,387 26,250
 disabilities.
 Holocaust Museum The Illinois Holocaust Museum and Education Center (Museum) is seeking funding to 0 75,000
 construct a parking lot, with security equipment and lighting..
 Zacharias - Construction The Zacharias Center for Sexual Abuse (ZCenter) is seeking funds to repair and resurface 0 12,525
 its parking lot for its sexual abuse center at 4232 Dempster Street.
 FY18 FY19
 Total Total
 Allocation Request
 542,727 706,835

Representatives from each organization, except from Keshet ,spoke and gave brief overviews of
their funding requests...
Citizen Comments. None
Adjournment
Motion to adjourn at 10:20 p.m.
Moved: Trustee Bromberg Seconded: Trustee Sutker
Ayes: Roberts, Sutker, Bromberg, Gray-Keeler and Mayor Van Dusen
Nays: None.
Absent: Ulrich, Klein.
MOTION CARRIED
 __________________________
 Pramod Shah, Village Clerk

Approved:



________________________________
Mayor George Van Dusen
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