Plan Commission — Skokie, IL
Date: 2025-05-15

Plan Commission
 Thursday, May 15, 2025 7:30 P.M.
 Skokie Village Hall, 5127 Oakton Street, Skokie, IL, Council Chambers



 I. Call to Order Declaration of Quorum

  II. Roll Call

 III. Approval of Meeting Minutes April 17, 2025

 IV. Old Business

  V. New Business

 a. 5360 Touhy Avenue
 • 2025-07P: Site Plan Approval
 Site Plan Approval is being requested for the tear down and rebuild of the
 McDonald’s restaurant located at 5360 Touhy Avenue and any other relief
 that may be discovered during the public hearing.
 • 2025-08P: Special Use Permit
 A special use permit is being requested for the inclusion of two drive-through
 lanes as part of the new restaurant construction, and any other relief that may
 be discovered during the public hearing.

 VI. Public Comment

VII. Communications from Staff

VIII. Adjournment


 Individuals with questions or feedback about an agenda item may contact Kate Portillo with the
 Community Development Department at 847-933-8297 or publiccomments@skokie.org.

 The Village, in compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, requests that persons with
 disabilities who require certain accommodations to allow them to observe or participate, or who have
 questions about the accessibility of the meeting facilities, contact the Village’s ADA Coordinator Angel
 Schnur at Angel.Schnur@skokie.org or 847-933-8400.

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 Plan Commission Meeting Minutes
 Date: April 17, 2025
 Skokie Village Hall, 5127 Oakton Street,
 Council Chambers

PLAN COMMISSION MEMBERS PRESENT: Paul Luke - Chair
 Vice-Chair, Jeff Burman,
 Cindy Franklin,
 Scott Berman,
 and Ross Mathee




PLAN COMMISSION MEMBERS ABSENT: Vijai Gupta, Sigalle Shpayer,
 and Talia Gevaryahu,




STAFF PRESENT: Tyler Kobylski, Asst Corp. Counsel,
 Johanna Nyden, Community
 Development Director,
 Mike Voitik, Planning Coordinator
 and Jose Acosta, Planning Coordinator,
 .


(I) CALL TO ORDER
 A quorum being present, Chair Luke called the meeting to order at 7:30 PM.


(II) APPROVAL OF MINUTES
 A motion to approve the minutes of the March 20, 2025 meeting was made by
 Commissioner Franklin and seconded by Commissioner Burman.

 Ayes: Unanimous voice vote. The motion passes.

(III) NEW BUSINESS
 a. Case 2025-04P: Site Plan Approval: 7952 Lincoln Avenue
 A request from 7952 Lincoln, LLC, on behalf of Paul Leongas, for site plan
 approval for a 1 lot planned development that will contain 58 residential units
 and first floor commercial, along with an outdoor dining area; an expansion of
 the existing commercial building at 7952 Lincoln Avenue that will contain a

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 child and youth services use and a restaurant with a 4-season outdoor dining
 area; covered surface parking and stormwater detention that will serve the
 development; and any other relief that may be discovered during the hearing.

 b. Case 2025-05P: Subdivision
 A request from 7952 Lincoln, LLC, on behalf of Paul Leongas, for a re-
 subdivision of 3 lots into 1 that includes a dedication of varying widths of
 Lincoln Avenue right-of-way to the Illinois Department of Transportation and
 any relief that may be discovered during the hearing.

 PINs: 10-28-105-018-0000, 10-28-105-019-0000, 10-28-105-065-0000

 Corporation Counsel, Tyler Kobylski, determined that notice was proper and
 correct.

 Jose Acosta, Planning Coordinator, requested that the staff report for case
 2025-04P be accepted into the record as written. He stated that staff is
 supportive of the request for site plan approval of the 1 lot planned
 development, which will include 58 residential units with first floor commercial
 and an outdoor dining area, an expansion of the existing commercial building at
 7952 Lincoln Avenue, and a restaurant with a 4-season outdoor dining area.

 Mr. Acosta mentioned that the child and youth services use is not an allowable
 use within a retail street. However, under the proportionate exception clause,
 up to 20% of the total gross floor area may be allocated to other uses. Since
 the child and youth services use (Action Behavior Center) only accounts for
 11.5% of the overall development, it qualifies for consideration under this
 provision.

 Mr. Acosta presented the recommended conditions in which he stated that the
 development would be required to reserve up to 5% of the housing units for at
 least 25 years in accordance with the affordable housing requirement in the
 Village. These units would be comprised of the following housing mix: one 1-
 bedroom unit and one 2-bedroom unit at 80% AMI and one 3-bedroom unit at
 60% AMI. Additionally, prior to the issuance of any building permits, the
 petitioner shall submit recorded covenants of all off-site parking agreements.
 Mr. Acosta also read recommended conditions that regulate the proportionate
 exception use and stated that any future use of the space occupied by Action
 Behavior Center (ABC) shall be a permitted or special use and shall not be
 replaced by another prohibited ground floor use on a retail street, if the current
 proposed use ceases operations for any amount of time.

 Mike Voitik, Planning coordinator, requested that the staff report for case 2025-
 05P be accepted into the record as written. He stated that staff is supportive of

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 the request for a re-subdivision of 3 lots into 1 that includes a dedication of
 varying widths of Lincoln Avenue right-of-way to the Illinois Department of
 Transportation.

 Mr. Voitik mentioned that there is one dedication of 33 feet that will take place
 on the south parcel, just north of the Skokie Theater. The second dedication is
 on the corner of Oakton Street and Lincoln Avenue in order to place the
 sidewalk entirely within the public right of way as the existing bank building
 extends out into the sidewalk. The final portion of the dedication will be a 3-foot
 dedication on Lincoln Avenue to bring the west half of Lincoln Avenue into
 compliance with the Village’s subdivision code, which requires a 33-foot wide
 dedication from center line to the right-of-way.

 Commissioner Berman asked to clarify why Village staff is concerned with
 auxiliary parking agreements when there is abundant public parking in the
 adjacent lots in the area. Mr. Acosta clarified that the lots would be considered
 public parking shared with all of the local businesses in the area, whereas the
 parking agreements would just count for the required parking of the planned
 development. Johanna Nyden, Community Development Director, also clarified
 that the lots the commissioner mentioned are heavily utilized by local
 businesses and local events, which may cause overflow of parking to spill into
 the adjacent residential neighborhoods. She stated that the purpose of the
 parking agreements is to keep downtown parking available while making use of
 underutilized parking in other places for this site.

 Commissioner Burman highlighted that the auxiliary lots mentioned as part of
 the potential parking agreements are a bit far from the site and asked if there is
 a shuttle service proposed along with the parking agreements. Mr. Acosta
 clarified that no plans for any shuttle services have been shared with staff and
 that perhaps that is a question that the petitioner can address at a later point.
 Commissioner Burman also asks if there is a condition in place requiring site
 maintenance and trash pick-up as there is a restaurant element as part of the
 planned development. Mr. Acosta clarified that there are standard conditions
 that encompass site maintenance and trash pickup. Ms. Nyden added that the
 standard conditions do not need to be mentioned in the staff report as they are
 already enforced by out Village Code.

 Commissioner Berman asked the petitioner once again if they anticipate that
 every residential unit will have a designated parking space or how is it that the
 petitioner intends to assign parking on site. Commissioner Berman asked again
 if there is any shuttle service proposed for the auxiliary lots. The petitioner
 stated that every resident will have an assigned parking space on-site, which
 would total to 58 of the 71 available on-site parking spaces. The petitioner
 explained that this would leave an additional 14 parking spaces on-site for ABC

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 and the proposed restaurant, which would be shared between the two uses.
 Their peak hours would not coincide with each other and wilallow for efficient
 use of the on-site parking. Additionally, the valet parking proposed would not
 only be for the proposed uses of the planned development, but for all of the
 surrounding downtown businesses.

 Commissioner Mathee wanted clarification on the restaurant hours respective
 to the hours proposed for Action Behavior Center (ABC). It is his understanding
 that these two uses would not be operating at the same time. The petitioner
 clarified that both uses would be operating at similar hours, but peak times
 would be vastly different.

 Commissioner Berman asked if leases are already signed for Action Behavior
 Center and Evy restaurant. The petitioner confirmed that leases are already
 signed.

(IV) RECOMMENDATIONS AND VOTING

 2025-04P: Site Plan Approval

 A motion was made to approve case 2025-04P, along with conditions, as
 presented.

 Motion: S. Berman Second: J. Burman

 Ayes: 5
 Nays: 0
 Absent: 3

 Four (4) Items of Relief (2025-04P)

 A motion was made to approve the 4 items of relief as presented.

 Motion: S. Berman Second: J. Burman

 Ayes: 5
 Nays: 0
 Absent: 3

 2025-05P: Subdivision

 A motion was made to approve case 2025-05P as presented

 Motion: S. Berman Second: J. Burman

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 Ayes: 5
 Nays: 0
 Absent: 3


(V) PULIC COMMENTS
 Wayne Mell, manager of the Skokie Theatre – Performing Arts Center, shared
 concerns with the proposed development at 7952 Lincoln affecting downtown
 parking and as a result, their business.

 Mr. Mell stated that “fast and easy” parking in the downtown area is essential to
 their business as approximately 60% of their business are senior citizens. With
 the proposed development, the Skokie Theatre loses parking to the north, which
 served as a convenient drop-off zone for their business.

 Additionally, with the opening of the new restaurant, “The Spot”, at 7909 Lincoln
 Avenue across the street, there is less public parking available and the lack of
 parking in the vicinity has become extremely detrimental to their business.


(VI) ITEMS FOR COMMUNICATION
 None

(VII) ADJOURNMENT
 Chair Luke adjourned the meeting at 8:24 PM.


 Respectfully submitted,
 Jose Acosta,
 Planning Coordinator




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Staff Report 5360 Touhy Avenue
Community Development Department Council Chambers, 7:30 PM, May 15, 2025


To: Paul Luke, Chairman, Skokie Plan Commission
From: Jose Acosta, Planning Coordinator

Re: 2025-07P: Site Plan Approval – 5360 Touhy Avenue
 2025-08P: Special Use Permit – Drive-through (2 lanes)

General Information
Location 5360 Touhy Avenue
Petitioner McDonald’s USA, LLC
Requests Site Plan Approval for the tear down and rebuild of a McDonald’s
 Restaurant and Special Use Permit for a drive-through facility.
Size of Site 57,261 square feet (1.345 acres) with frontage on Touhy Avenue
 and Niles Center Road.
Existing Zoning & B3 Business District – Existing McDonald’s restaurant with two
Land Use drive-through lanes and surface parking.
Adjacent Zoning & North M2 Office assembly – full-service restaurant, car wash,
Land Use and auto repair facility
 South B4 Regional Mixed-Use Shopping District – Village
 Crossing shopping center
 West B4 Regional Mixed-Use Shopping District – retail tile
 store
 East B3 Business District – full-service restaurants and hotel
Comprehensive Plan The site is designated as retail/service employment.


SITE INFORMATION
• The site consists of a single-story food establishment building and a surface parking
 lot containing 53 spaces.
• There are currently two ingress/egress driveways on Niles Center Road and one on
 Touhy Avenue that allow access to the site.
• Site circulation is maintained via a one-way flow of traffic within the subject site.
• Overhead utilities run in a north-south direction along the east side of Niles Center
 Road to the east of the subject site.




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 Figure 1: View of the Subject Site Facing South




 Figure 2: View of the Subject Site Facing North




COMPLETE STREETS
 Public sidewalks are present along Touhy Avenue and Niles Center Road.
 Bicycle parking is present at the subject site.
 The site is served by Pace bus route 290 that runs east-west along Touhy
 Avenue and by routes 225 and 226 that run north-south along Niles Center
 Road.
 The subject site is within walking distance of residential neighborhoods, services,
 shopping, and schools.

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 Figure 3: Aerial View of the Subject Site

PETITIONER’S SUBMITTAL – Site Plan Approval
The petitioner is requesting site plan approval for the rebuild construction of a
restaurant located at 5360 Touhy Avenue in a B3 Business zoning district, and any relief
that may be discovered during the review of this case.
The proposed rebuilt restaurant at this location is intended to support digital operations
growth, improve internal site circulation, and includes intentional sustainability
enhancements. The project aims to reduce carbon emissions through lower energy
consumption and the use of environmentally responsible materials and will pursue LEED
Zero Carbon certification. Key sustainability features include high-efficiency building
systems, a high-performance building envelope, on-site solar panels, and low-carbon
construction materials.
The proposed site plan reduces the overall parking from 52 parking spaces to 43
parking spaces. The reduction in parking spaces accommodates an on-site solar
photovoltaic (PV) system on the west property line and dual side-by-side drive through
lanes in the same location as the present single drive-through lane, but continues to
meet the parking requirements of the Zoning Ordinance. 31 parking spaces will be for
walk-in customers, 6 parking spaces will be for mobile order pay, 3 parking spaces will
be for drive-through waiting, and 3 parking spaces will be for delivery pick up. The two
drive-through lanes will remain located at the north and west faces of the building, but
the overall queueing will increase from 13 vehicles to 20 vehicles without an impact on
internal site circulation. Site circulation will remain one way counterclockwise, and
elimination of the southern access drive is proposed.
PETITIONER’S SUBMITTAL – Special Use Permit
The petitioner is requesting a special use permit for two drive-through lanes as a part of
the reconstruction of the McDonald’s restaurant located at 5360 Touhy Avenue in a B3
Business zoning district, and any relief that may be discovered during the review of this
case.

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Key design improvements such as the side-by-side drive through with dual-lane entry
are proposed at this location to enhance capacity, efficiency, and customer
convenience. The proposed layout intends to reduce wait times, vehicle idling, and car
stacking and improved traffic flow and site circulation safety.
STAFF ANALYSIS AND RECOMMENDATIONS
Staff recommends that the petitioner’s request for site plan approval for the
construction of a new restaurant located at 5360 Touhy Avenue in a B3 Business zoning
district be APPROVED, subject to the recommended conditions and attached Proposed
Positive Findings of Fact.
The proposed tear-down and rebuild of the existing McDonald’s restaurant will
incorporate sustainable practices that align with the Village’s sustainability goals. The
project targets LEED Zero Carbon certification and includes energy-efficient systems,
solar panels, and low-carbon materials—resulting in an estimated 40% reduction in
operational carbon and 20% reduction in embodied carbon.
The project proposes changes to the access drives on Niles Center Road, both the
removal of the southern right-in/right-out driveway closest to Touhy Avenue and
enhancement of the northern driveway to full access that allows for left turns. Staff is
supportive of the curb cut removal as it will enhance pedestrian safety and improve site
circulation and traffic flow. Staff is also supportive of a full access drive as the current
“no left turn” is often disregarded. The Illinois Department of Transportation (IDOT)
gives final approval for the proposed changes and issues the permit required for all
work.
A tree bond will be required for all tree removal. The bond ensures that adequate tree
protection is maintained and may be used for replacement of any significantly damaged
trees or trees that are lost during the project. Staff would like to see the three large
pine trees affronting Touhy Avenue preserved and protected throughout construction.
Measures should be taken to avoid damage to the root zones, including tree protection
fencing and limiting grading or equipment storage near the trees.
Staff recommends that the petitioner’s request for a special use permit for two drive-
through lanes as a part of the construction of a new McDonald’s restaurant located at
5360 Touhy Avenue in a B3 Business zoning district be APPROVED, subject to the
recommended conditions and attached Proposed Positive Findings of Fact.
Staff are supportive of the proposed drive-through improvements as the new drive-
through configuration will accommodate approximately 20 vehicles; one vehicle
between the payment window and the pick-up window, eight vehicles between the
ordering boards and the first payment window, and approximately 11 vehicles from the
dual ordering boards. The peak drive-through lane demand observed at the existing
restaurant was only 14 vehicles and the proposed design is sufficient to accommodate 6
more vehicles than this queue.
APPEARANCE COMMISSION
The proposal has not yet been reviewed by the Appearance Commission and will
require a Certificate of Appropriateness awarded by the Appearance Commission prior
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to the hearing before the Board of Trustees due to the proposal involving the
construction of a new building.

ATTACHMENTS
1. Recommended Conditions for 2025-07P
2. Proposed Positive Findings of Fact for 2025-07P
3. Recommended Conditions for 2025-08P
4. Proposed Positive Findings of Fact for 2025-08P
5. Applications for 2025-07P and 2025-08P, both dated April 8, 2025
6. Project Narrative, undated.
7. Responses to Special Use Standards, undated.
8. ALTA/NPSP Land Title and Topographic Survey, dated September 6, 2024
9. Aerial and Zoning Map, dated April 29, 2025
10. Site Plan dated February 10, 2025
11. Floor Plans and Building Elevations dated April 8, 2025
12. Final Engineering Plans by Watermark Engineering Resources dated March 31,
 2025
13. Landscape Plan by Upstream Design Group dated March 31, 2025
14. Tree Preservation Plan by Upstream Design Group dated March 31, 2025
15. Traffic Impact Study by KLOA dated March 28, 2025
16. Affidavit of Public Notice
17. Certificate of Publication
18. Photo of Sign on Property




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Recommended Conditions 2025-07P: Site Plan Approval
Community Development Department Council Chambers, 7:30 PM, May 15, 2025


1. The petitioner shall develop the Subject Property in substantial conformance with
 the final Village approved site plan dated <insert date of final approved plan>,
 engineering plans dated <insert date of final approved plan>, landscape plans dated
 <insert date of final approved plan>, sign plans dated <insert date of final approved
 plan>, and building elevations dated <insert date of final approved plan>.
2. All private and public sidewalks shall be maintained free of snow, ice, sleet, or other
 objects that may impede travel.
3. 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.
4. During operating hours, restaurant staff must walk the site every four (4) hours to
 identify and remove any litter on the premises, and a log must be kept documenting
 compliance with this condition. The log shall be made available to Village Staff upon
 request.
5. Waste receptacles shall be placed on the Subject Property for the use of customers,
 and the Health and Human Services Department shall determine the size, type, and
 location of these units.
6. The petitioner 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 petitioner’s expense. (Standard)




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Proposed Positive Findings of Fact 2025-07P: Site Plan Approval
Community Development Department Council Chambers, 7:30 PM, May 15, 2025


Consideration Finding
The request is harmonious with and does It is not anticipated that the request will
not adversely affect adjacent properties. adversely affect adjacent properties as
 the existing restaurant operates without
 any significant complaints and the drive-
 through redesign is expected to result in
 less idling and better customer circulation
 through the site.
The request can demonstrate that Adequate public facilities, including roads,
adequate public facilities, including roads, drainage, utilities, and police and fire
drainage, utilities, and police and fire protection currently exist or will be
protection exist or will exist to serve the improved to serve the requested use.
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 as all requirements of the
 Village Code will be expected to be
 upheld at all times.
The request has considered and, to the No adverse effects on the natural
degree possible, addressed the adverse environment are anticipated, and the
effects on the natural environment. LEED certification goal seeks to
 demonstrate a positive impact on the
 natural environment.
The request will not create undue traffic With the elimination of a curb cut on
congestion. Niles Center Road and improved internal
 site circulation, the request will not create
 undue traffic congestion
The request will not adversely affect public Public health, safety, and welfare will not
health, safety, and welfare. be adversely affected by the request as
 the proposed improvements seek to
 create more efficient overall operations.
The request conforms to all applicable The request will confirm to all applicable
provisions of this code, except where relief provisions of this code as a matter of
is granted with the request. requirement.




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Recommended Conditions 2025-08P: Special Use Permit
Community Development Department Council Chambers, 7:30 PM, May 15, 2025


1. The petitioner shall develop the Subject Property in substantial conformance with
 the final Village approved site plan dated <insert date of final approved plan>,
 engineering plans dated <insert date of final approved plan>, landscape plans dated
 <insert date of final approved plan>, sign plans dated <insert date of final approved
 plan>, and building elevations dated <insert date of final approved plan>.
2. All private and public sidewalks shall be maintained free of snow, ice, sleet, or other
 objects that may impede travel.
3. 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.
4. During operating hours, restaurant staff must walk the site every four (4) hours to
 identify and remove any litter on the premises, and a log must be kept documenting
 compliance with this condition. The log shall be made available to Village Staff upon
 request.
5. Waste receptacles shall be placed on the Subject Property for the use of customers,
 and that the Health and Human Services Department shall determine the size, type,
 and location of these units.
6. The petitioner 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 petitioner’s expense.

7. The petitioner shall implement any necessary operational improvements to ensure
 that stacking of vehicles within the drive-through lane will be contained on site and
 not impede or obstruct pedestrian or vehicular movements.
8. A drive-through facility shall have at least one litter/refuse disposal container at its
 exit at a location determined by the Health Department.




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Proposed Positive Findings of Fact 2025-08P: Special Use Permit
Community Development Department Council Chambers, 7:30 PM, May 15, 2025


Consideration Finding
The request is harmonious with and does The subject site is screened to the north
not adversely affect adjacent properties. by a solid wood fence and will not
 adversely affect adjacent properties.
The request is compatible with the existing The request is for a restaurant rebuild
or allowable uses of adjacent properties. and as such, the current compatibility
 remains unchanged.
The request can demonstrate that Adequate public facilities, including roads,
adequate public facilities, including roads, drainage, utilities, and police and fire
drainage, utilities, and police and fire protection currently exist to serve the
protection exist or will exist to serve the requested use.
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 No adverse effects on the natural
degree possible, addressed the adverse environment are anticipated; the proposal
effects on the natural environment. adds a solar canopy and adequate
 landscaping is present at the subject site.
The request will not create undue traffic It is not anticipated that the request will
congestion. create undue traffic congestion, and the
 elimination of the southern curb cut along
 Niles Center Road enhances vehicular and
 pedestrian safety.
The request will not adversely affect public Public health, safety, and welfare will not
health, safety, and welfare. be adversely affected by the request.
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.
is granted with the request.
The request is consistent with the intent of The updating of an existing food
the Comprehensive Plan. establishment in a business district is
 consistent with the intended land use of
 the commercial corridor.




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Mariene Bargamian
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From: norepiy@civicplus.com
Sent: Tuesday, April 8, 2025 5:21 PM ri
To: Kate Portiilo; Mariene Bargamian
Subject: Online Form Submittai: Petition for Site Plan Approval




 Petition for Site Plan Approval

 Village of Skokie
 Skokie Plan Commission (847/933-8447)

 Petition for Site Plan Approval

 APPLICATION MUST BE COMPLETE IN ORDER TO SCHEDULE A HEARING
 DATE

 Name of proposed use or McDonald's
 development:


 Zoning: B-3 With Special Use

 Address of property: 5360 Touhy Avenue

 Existing use(s): McDonald's Restaurant


 Proposed use(s) in McDonald's Restaurant- Restaurant, limited service-with drive-
 Appendix A: through

 Comprehensive Plan Sector c
 (select):

 Comprehensive Plan Retail/Service Employment
 Designation:


 All property identification 10-28-313-034-0000
 numbers (PlNs):

 Petitioner Information

 Name(s): McDonald's USA, LLC c/o Otguin Law LLC

 Street address: 16101 108th Ave, First Floor

 City/ State, Zip Orland Park, !L 60647

 Email: jim@oSgutnlawHc.com

 Phone: 630-403-8003
Marlene Bargamian

From: noreply@civJcplus.com
Sent: Tuesday, April 8, 2025 4:44 PM
To: Marlene Bargamian
Subject: Online Form Submittal: Petition for Special Use Permit




 Petition for Special Use Permit

 Village of Skokie
 Skokie Plan Commission (847/933-8447)

 Petition for Special Use Permit

 APPLICATION MUST BE COMPLETE IN ORDER TO SCHEDULE A HEARING
 DATE

 Name of proposed use or McDonald's
 development:


 Zoning: B-3 With Special Use

 Address of property: 5360 Touhy Avenue

 Existing use(s): McDonald's Restaurant


 Proposed use(s) in McDonaSd's Restaurant - Restaurant, iimited service—with
 Appendix A: drive-through

 Comprehensive Plan Sector c
 (select);

 Comprehensive Plan Retail/Service Employment
 Designation:


 Ail property identification 10-28-313-034-0000
 numbers (PINs):

 Petitioner information

 Name(s): McDonald's USA. LLC c/o Olguin Law LLC

 Street address: 16101 108th Ave,, First Floor

 City, State, Zip OrlandPark, IL 60647

 Emai!: jjm@olguinlawilc.com

 Phone: 630-403-8003
 MCDONALD’S – PROJECT NARRATIVE

McDonald’s is requesting a special use permit for a drive thru and site plan approval for the
construction of a new restaurant located at 5360 Touhy Avenue in accordance with the plans
submitted along with its applications.

McDonald’s is on a mission to make delicious feel-good moments easy for everyone. We have a
long-standing commitment to customer-centric innovation and sustainable practices, including
LEED certified restaurants that exist within the US and globally. McDonald’s recognizes the
Village of Skokie as a premier site to continue this legacy to test, learn & grow.
The new restaurant we are planning at this location is designed to maximize the efficiency of digital
channel growth and focused on ways to improve the customer & crew experience now and in the
future. This design will take a comprehensive lifecycle approach to reduce emissions, effectively
lowering energy usage and advancing circularity with the use of more sustainable building
materials. The project will target LEED zero carbon certification with key components including
high performance building systems, high performance building envelope, on-site solar PV systems
and sensible and low-carbon building materials. The end result will be a restaurant with an
estimated 40% reduction in operational carbon and an estimated 20% reduction in embodied
carbon.
At McDonald’s, we’ve been setting the standard for Drive Thru’s for more than 45 years. We are
always testing new ideas, learning what our customers love, and exploring ideas that make the
McDonald’s Drive Thru experience faster and easier for everyone.
The best of our prior enhancements, such as improving the physical layout of the Drive Thru with
additional lanes, will be maintained since it creates additional capacity, improving speed and
efficiency. The Side-By-Side Drive Thru with dual-lane entry eases queuing by allowing two cars
to stack next to each other and order simultaneously. The results include a decrease in overall
customer wait time, vehicle idling time, and car stacking length. Side-By-Side Drive Thru’s
promote better traffic flow as cars do not stack beyond the Drive Thru and block lot circulation.
This leads to a site that is safe for general traffic, has better utilization of parking stalls, and reduces
opportunities for accidents.
The introduction of a second Drive Thru present window will allow us to pull customers forward
when needed, while staying conveniently connected to the building. This simple but effective
operations procedure allows customers behind a large order to keep moving, ultimately reducing
congestion and idling in the Drive-Thru lane. Staying connected to the building is also the safest
method for our crew members to deliver and fulfill Drive Thru orders.
Already, we are welcoming a new generation of customers who demand speed and convenience
more than ever before. With over 150 million active users in any 90-day time frame, McDonald’s
loyalty program is one of the largest in the world. Mobile ordering is increasingly popular, and we
leverage tech-driven solutions to ensure McDonald’s restaurant teams deliver the speed,
convenience, and freshness customers expect when they place a mobile order. Lab testing and
simulations have shown significant improvements in total experience times as the percentage of
mobile orders in the Drive Thru increases.
Responses to Special Use Standards
1. The request is consistent with the intent of the Comprehensive Plan.
Response: The Comprehensive Plan designates this area for retail and commercial use, which
aligns perfectly with the proposed redevelopment of the McDonald’s restaurant. The project
maintains the existing restaurant use, supporting the planned commercial character of the area.
Additionally, the modern design and sustainability features, such as targeting LEED zero carbon
certification, enhance the area’s vitality while adhering to the Plan’s intent for commercial
development.

2. The request will not adversely affect adjacent properties.
Response: All adjacent properties are commercial, including a tile shop, auto repair, restaurants,
gas station, and shopping center, with no residential properties in the immediate vecinity. The
proposed use remains a restaurant with a drive-through, identical to the existing use, ensuring no
incompatible activities are introduced. The traffic study indicates that the modified access will
improve traffic flow and safety near the intersection, benefiting adjacent businesses by reducing
potential conflict points and enhancing accessibility.

3. The request is compatible with the existing or allowable uses of adjacent
properties.
Response: The area is zoned for commercial use, and the proposed project continues the existing
restaurant use, making it inherently compatible with the surrounding commercial properties. The
redevelopment’s modern design, improved traffic management, and sustainable features will
enhance the area’s appeal without disrupting its established commercial character.

4. The request demonstrates that adequate public facilities, including roads,
drainage, utilities, and police and fire protection exist or will exist to serve the
requested use at the time such facilities are needed.
Response: The traffic study confirms that the adjacent roadway system has sufficient capacity to
accommodate the project, and the modified access improves safety and efficiency. The project
meets all stormwater management requirements, ensuring proper drainage. Existing utilities are
are sufficient for a modern restaurant, and the design complies with all fire and life safety
standards, including modern fire suppression systems and adequate site access for emergency
services.

5. The request demonstrates adequate provision for maintenance and use of the
associated structures.
Response: McDonald’s, as a major corporation, has standardized maintenance protocols to ensure
the long-term upkeep of its facilities, including the building, parking lot, and drive-through. The
use of sustainable materials, such as durable and low-carbon options, supports efficient
maintenance.
6. The request has considered and, to the degree possible, addressed the adverse
effects on the natural environment.
Response: The project targets LEED zero carbon certification, incorporating high-performance
building systems, a high-performance building envelope, on-site solar photovoltaic (PV) systems,
and low-carbon materials. These features significantly reduce energy use and emissions,
minimizing environmental impacts. Additionally, compliance with stormwater management
requirements further reduces the project’s environmental footprint.

7. The request will not create undue traffic congestion.
Response: The traffic study concludes that the adjacent roadway system has sufficient capacity to
handle the project’s traffic demands. The modified access, including the removal of the southern
drive, improves traffic flow and safety near the intersection. The drive-through capacity, with
stacking for up to 20 vehicles, will efficiently manage peak queues, preventing congestion both
on-site and on surrounding roads.

8. The request will not adversely affect public health, safety, and welfare.
Response: The project complies with health codes for food service, ensuring public health. Safety
is enhanced through improved traffic flow, modern fire suppression systems, and adequate site
access for emergency services. The redevelopment also supports public welfare by providing jobs
and upgrading a community asset with a modern, sustainable design.

9. The request conforms to all applicable provisions of this code, except where
relief is granted with the request.
Response: The proposed parking lot meets the Village of Skokie’s code requirements, and the
project aligns with other zoning provisions.
 Aerial and Zoning Map - 5360 Touhy Avenue
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 INDEX CITY OF SKOKIE NO.

 REVISIONS
 CIVIL ENGINEERING PLANS 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11
 COOK COUNTY, ILLINOIS Prepared For:

 C-1 COVER SHEET
 N
 C-1.1 DEMOLITION PLAN
 LEGEND
 NW NE



 C-2 GEOMETRIC PLAN
 C-3 GRADING PLAN LOCATION MAP SW



 S
 SE




 C-4 ACCESSIBLE ROUTE GRADES AND DETAILS EXISTING DESCRIPTION PROPOSED
 C-5 UTILITY PLAN


 McDONALD'S - SKOKIE, IL
 C-6 PHASE 1 SOIL EROSION CONTROL PLAN

 McDonald's
 C-7 PHASE 2 SOIL EROSION CONTROL PLAN

 C-8 SOIL EROSION CONTROL DETAILS AND SPECS

 110 N. Carpenter St. 5360 Touhy Ave
 C-9 PROJECT DETAILS SITE LOCATION
 C-10 M.W.R.D. DETAILS/SPECIFICATIONS

 Chicago, IL 60607
 Skokie, Illinois
 C-11 I.D.O.T. DETAILS - CURB AND GUTTER

 C-12.1 I.D.O.T. TRAFFIC CONTROL DETAILS 1

 C-12.2 I.D.O.T. TRAFFIC CONTROL DETAILS 2

 C-13 PROJECT SPECIFICATIONS <--NILES SEWER <---SKOKIE SEWER
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 REVISIONS MWRD

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 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 INTERCEPTOR
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 3 SHEETS LAND TITLE SURVEY

 L-1 LANDSCAPE PLAN

 L-2 TREE PRESERVATION PLAN
 1 of 1 PHOTOMETRIC PLAN Prepared By:

 DT-1 DRIVE THRU PAVEMENT PLAN



 | (630) 375-1800
 DT-2 DRIVE THRU EQUIPMENT PLAN
 DT-3 DRIVE THRU DETAILS
 DT-4 DRIVE THRU DETAILS




 | Aurora, IL 60502
 3 SHEETS SITE STRUCTURAL DRAWINGS SECTION: 28 TOWNSHIP: 41N RANGE: 13E
 1 SHEET DETENTION DETAILS AND CALCULATIONS

 7 SHEETS STORMTRAP DESIGN AND DETAILS




 | 2631 Ginger Woods Pkwy
 NOTE: THE DESIGNS CONTAINED IN THE ABOVE PLANS AND SUPPORTING DOCUMENTS WERE PREPARED WITH THE UNDERSTANDING THAT THEY
 WOULD BE USED AS A WHOLE PLAN SET. EACH CONSTRUCTION DISCIPLINE IS TO USE ALL THE PLANS AND SUPPORTING DOCUMENTS TOGETHER
 AS A WHOLE AND NOT AS SEPARATE DOCUMENTS. EACH CONTRACTOR IS TO BECOME COMPLETELY FAMILIAR WITH THE WHOLE PLAN SET AND THE
 EXISTING SITE CONDITIONS. SHOULD ANYTHING WITH ALL THESE PLANS AND SUPPORTING DOCUMENTS BE INCONSISTENT WITH THE SITE
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 STATE OF ILLINOIS)
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 I, JEFFREY C. MILLER, A LICENSED PROFESSIONAL ENGINEER OF ILLINOIS, HEREBY CERTIFY
Call before you dig. THAT THESE CIVIL ENGINEERING PLANS, NOT THE SUPPORTING DOCUMENTS, AS LISTED IN
 THE INDEX, HAVE BEEN PREPARED BY WATERMARK ENGINEERING RESOURCES, LTD. UNDER




 DESIGN BY: S. PUMPHREY DRAWN BY: S. PUMPHREY
 MY PERSONAL DIRECTION. THESE PLANS ARE INTENDED TO BE USED AS AN INTEGRAL PART
 OF THE PROJECT SPECIFICATIONS AND CONTRACT DOCUMENTS.




 CHECKED BY: J. MILLER DATE: MARCH 31, 2025 PROJECT NO.: 23055
 DATE:

 SCOPE OF WORK
 SCALE: NONE
 ILLINOIS LICENSED PROFESSIONAL ENGINEER NO. 62-045858.
 MY LICENSE EXPIRES ON 11-30-2025.




 COVER SHEET
 UNLESS THIS DOCUMENT BEARS ORIGINAL SIGNATURE AND EMBOSSED SEAL OF THE DESIGN
 ENGINEER, IT IS NOT A VALID DOCUMENT.


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 SCALE: 1" = 20' 5360 Touhy Ave
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 C-3 DATE: MARCH 31, 2025 McDONALD'S - SKOKIE, IL
 SCALE: 1" = 20' 5360 Touhy Ave
 Prepared By: Prepared For:
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 SCALE: 1" = 10' 5360 Touhy Ave
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 DATE
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 (3.5") PERMEABLE PAVERS SURFACE
 WATER
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 10" MIN. VA
 OBSERVATION WELL, 6"
 VB
 PERFORATED PVC PIPE WITH
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 2'-3.5 OFFSET
 2" TO 12"
 4" DIAMETER UNDERDRAIN
 NATIVE SOIL PERFORATED PIPE, INSTALL IF
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 NOTES:
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 McDonald's
 OF: 10-FEET FROM FOUNDATIONS, UNLESS WATERPROOFED; 20-FEET FROM ROADWAY GRAVEL SHOULDER; AND 100-FEET
 FROM POTABLE WATER WELLS, SEPTIC TANKS/FIELDS, OR OTHER UNDERGROUND TANKS.
 2. SANITARY OR COMBINED SEWERS SHALL NOT BE LOCATED WITHIN THE VOLUME CONTROL FACILITY. SANITARY OR
 COMBINED SEWERS SHALL NOT BE LOCATED BELOW THE FOOTPRINT OF THE VOLUME CONTROL FACILITY. WHEN LOCAL
 CONDITIONS PREVENT THE SEWER FROM BEING LOCATED OUTSIDE THE FOOTPRINT OF THE FACILITY THE SEWER SHALL BE




 5360 Touhy Ave
 CONSTRUCTED TO WATER MAIN QUALITY STANDARDS, OR IT SHALL BE ENCASED WITH A WATER MAIN QUALITY CARRIER


 110 N. Carpenter St.
 PIPE WITH THE ENDS SEALED.
 3. AVOID INSTALLATION ON SLOPES GREATER THAN 3.00%. AVOID COMPACTING NATIVE SOILS. SCARIFY ANY COMPACTED SOIL.




 CENTER
 4. GEOTEXTILE FABRIC SHALL MEET REQUIREMENTS OF IUM MATERIAL SPECIFICATION 592. FOR WOVEN: APPARENT
 OPENING SIZE OF 0.50 MM (TABLE 1, CLASS I). FOR NON WOVEN: APPARENT OPENING SIZE OF 0.30 MM (TABLE 2, CLASS II).
 5. STONE STORAGE OPTIONS ARE IDOT CA-1, CA-3, CA-7, DISTRICT VULCAN MIX, OR APPROVED ALTERNATE. NO RECYCLED
 MATERIALS.


 Chicago, IL 60607
 6. MINIMUM DISTANCE OF 2 FEET (3.5 FEET IN COMBINED SEWER AREAS) BETWEEN BOTTOM OF BMP AND SEASONALLY




 Skokie, Illinois
 HIGH GROUNDWATER LEVEL.
 7. UNDERDRAINS ARE REQUIRED IN TYPICAL CLAYEY SOILS WHERE INFILTRATION RATES ARE LESS THAN 0.5 INCH/HOUR. UTILITY CROSSINGS:
 MAXIMUM OF 1 UNDERDRAIN PER 30 FEET. PROVIDE A SOIL REPORT DOCUMENTING NATIVE INFILTRATION RATE TO
 FOREGO UNDERDRAINS.
 8. MINIMUM UNDERDRAIN BEDDING OF TWO INCHES, MAXIMUM OF 12 INCHES.
 9. ONE OBSERVATION WELL REQUIRED PER 6,000 SQUARE FEET OF SURFACE AREA.
 10. FOLLOW THE REQUIRED PRETREATMENT MEASURES LISTED ON THE VOLUME CONTROL PRETREATMENT MEASURES DETAIL.
 11. MAINTENANCE REQUIREMENTS INCLUDE ANNUAL VACUUMING AND LOW-PRESSURE POWER WASHING OF PAVEMENT
 SURFACE. ADJACENT VEGETATED AREAS SHALL BE WELL-MAINTAINED. BARE SPOTS AND ERODED AREAS SHALL BE
 REPLANTED AND STABILIZED IMMEDIATELY. DO NOT SEALCOAT OR APPLY DE-ICING SAND/GRAVEL/SALT.
 APPROPRIATE SIGNAGE REQUIRED FOR FACILITY, REFER TO THE TYPICAL SIGNAGE FOR PERMEABLE PAVEMENT DETAIL.




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 DRAWN BY: S. PUMPHREY Chicago, IL 60607
 C-8 DATE: MARCH 31, 2025 McDONALD'S - SKOKIE, IL
 SCALE: NONE 5360 Touhy Ave
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 NO. REVISIONS DATE
 CHECKED BY: J. MILLER McDonald's
 DESIGN BY: S. PUMPHREY 110 N. Carpenter St.
 DRAWN BY: S. PUMPHREY Chicago, IL 60607
 C-9 DATE: MARCH 31, 2025 McDONALD'S - SKOKIE, IL
 SCALE: NONE 5360 Touhy Ave
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 McDonald's
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A. REFERENCED SPECIFICATIONS PIPE MATERIAL PIPE SPECIFICATIONS JOINT SPECIFICATIONS
1. ALL CONSTRUCTION SHALL BE IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE APPLICABLE SECTIONS OF THE FOLLOWING, VITRIFIED CLAY PIPE ASTM C-700 ASTM C-425 E. EROSION AND SEDIMENT CONTROL



 5360 Touhy Ave
 EXCEPT AS MODIFIED HEREIN OR ON THE PLANS: 1. THE CONTRACTOR SHALL INSTALL THE EROSION AND SEDIMENT CONTROL DEVICES AS SHOWN ON THE

 110 N. Carpenter St.
 * STANDARD SPECIFICATIONS FOR ROAD AND BRIDGE CONSTRUCTION (LATEST EDITION), BY THE REINFORCED CONCRETE SEWER PIPE ASTM C-76 ASTM C-443 APPROVED EROSION AND SEDIMENT CONTROL PLAN.
 ILLINOIS DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION (IDOT SS) FOR ALL IMPROVEMENTS EXCEPT SANITARY
 SEWER AND WATER MAIN CONSTRUCTION;
 * STANDARD SPECIFICATIONS FOR WATER AND SEWER MAIN CONSTRUCTION IN ILLINOIS, LATEST CAST IRON SOIL PIPE ASTM A-74 ASTM C-564 2. EROSION AND SEDIMENT CONTROL PRACTICES SHALL BE FUNCTIONAL PRIOR TO HYDROLOGIC
 EDITION (SSWS) FOR SANITARY SEWER AND WATER MAIN CONSTRUCTION; DISTURBANCE OF THE SITE.
 DUCTILE IRON PIPE ANSI A21.51 ANSI A21.11

 Chicago, IL 60607
 * VILLAGE OF SKOKIE CODE;
 * THE METROPOLITAN WATER RECLAMATION DISTRICT OF GREATER CHICAGO (MWRD) WATERSHED 3. ALL DESIGN CRITERIA, SPECIFICATIONS, AND INSTALLATION OF EROSION AND SEDIMENT CONTROL


 Skokie, Illinois
 MANAGEMENT ORDINANCE AND TECHNICAL GUIDANCE MANUAL; POLYVINYL CHLORIDE (PVC) PIPE PRACTICES SHALL BE IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE ILLINOIS URBAN MANUAL.
 * IN CASE OF CONFLICT BETWEEN THE APPLICABLE ORDINANCES NOTED, THE MORE STRINGENT SHALL TAKE 6-INCH TO 15-INCH DIAMETER SDR 26 ASTM D-3034 ASTM D-3212
 PRECEDENCE AND SHALL CONTROL ALL CONSTRUCTION. 18-INCH TO 27-INCH DIAMETER F/DY=46 ASTM F-679 ASTM D-3212 4. A COPY OF THE APPROVED EROSION AND SEDIMENT CONTROL PLAN SHALL BE MAINTAINED ON THE
 SITE AT ALL TIMES.
 HIGH DENSITY POLYETHYLENE (HDPE) ASTM D-3350 ASTM D-3261,F-2620 (HEAT FUSION)
B. NOTIFICATIONS ASTM D-3035 ASTM D-3212,F-477 (GASKETED) 5. INSPECTIONS AND DOCUMENTATION SHALL BE PERFORMED, AT A MINIMUM:
1. THE MWRD LOCAL SEWER SYSTEMS SECTION FIELD OFFICE MUST BE NOTIFIED AT LEAST TWO (2) WORKING WATER MAIN QUALITY PVC a) UPON COMPLETION OF INITIAL EROSION AND SEDIMENT CONTROL MEASURES, PRIOR TO ANY
 DAYS PRIOR TO THE COMMENCEMENT OF ANY WORK (CALL 708-588-4055 OR SEND EMAIL NOTIFICATION WITH 4-INCH TO 36-INCH ASTM D-2241 ASTM D-3139 SOIL DISTURBANCE.
 PROJECT NAME, LOCATION AND PERMIT NUMBER TO WMOJOBSTART@MWRD.ORG). 4-INCH TO 12-INCH AWWA C900 ASTM D-3139 b) ONCE EVERY SEVEN (7) CALENDAR DAYS AND WITHIN 24 HOURS OF THE END OF A STORM EVENT
 14-INCH TO 48-INCH AWWA C905 ASTM D-3139 WITH GREATER THAN 0.5 INCH OF RAINFALL OR LIQUID EQUIVALENT PRECIPITATION.



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2. THE VILLAGE OF SKOKIE ENGINEERING DEPARTMENT AND PUBLIC MUST BE NOTIFIED AT LEAST 24
 HOURS PRIOR TO THE START OF CONSTRUCTION AND PRIOR TO EACH PHASE OF WORK. CONTRACTOR SHALL 6. SOIL DISTURBANCE SHALL BE CONDUCTED IN SUCH A MANNER AS TO MINIMIZE EROSION.
 DETERMINE ITEMS REQUIRING INSPECTION PRIOR TO START OF CONSTRUCTION OR EACH WORK PHASE. THE FOLLOWING MATERIALS ARE ALLOWED ON A QUALIFIED BASIS SUBJECT TO DISTRICT REVIEW AND IF STRIPPING, CLEARING, GRADING, OR LANDSCAPING ARE TO BE DONE IN PHASES, THE CO-PERMITTEE
 APPROVAL PRIOR TO PERMIT ISSUANCE. A SPECIAL CONDITION WILL BE ADDED TO THE PERMIT WHEN SHALL PLAN FOR APPROPRIATE SOIL EROSION AND SEDIMENT CONTROL MEASURES.
3. THE CONTRACTOR SHALL NOTIFY ALL UTILITY COMPANIES PRIOR TO BEGINNING CONSTRUCTION FOR THE THE PIPE MATERIAL BELOW IS USED FOR SEWER CONSTRUCTION OR A CONNECTION IS MADE.
 EXACT LOCATIONS OF UTILITIES AND FOR THEIR PROTECTION DURING CONSTRUCTION. IF EXISTING 7. A STABILIZED MAT OF CRUSHED STONE MEETING THE STANDARDS OF THE ILLINOIS URBAN MANUAL
 UTILITIES ARE ENCOUNTERED THAT CONFLICT IN LOCATION WITH NEW CONSTRUCTION, IMMEDIATELY SHALL BE INSTALLED AT ANY POINT WHERE TRAFFIC WILL BE ENTERING OR LEAVING A CONSTRUCTION
 NOTIFY THE ENGINEER SO THAT THE CONFLICT CAN BE RESOLVED. CALL J.U.L.I.E. AT 1-800-892-0123. PIPE MATERIAL PIPE SPECIFICATIONS JOINT SPECIFICATIONS SITE. SEDIMENT OR SOIL REACHING AN IMPROVED PUBLIC RIGHT-OF-WAY, STREET, ALLEY OR PARKING
 POLYPROPYLENE (PP) PIPE AREA SHALL BE REMOVED BY SCRAPING OR STREET CLEANING AS ACCUMULATIONS WARRANT AND
C. GENERAL NOTES TRANSPORTED TO A CONTROLLED SEDIMENT DISPOSAL AREA. Prepared By:
 12-INCH TO 24-INCH DOUBLE WALL ASTM F-2736 D-3212, F-477
1. ALL ELEVATIONS SHOWN ON PLANS REFERENCE THE NORTH AMERICAN VERTICAL DATUM OF 1988 (NAVD88). 8. CONCRETE WASHOUT FACILITIES SHALL BE CONSTRUCTED IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE ILLINOIS
 URBAN MANUAL AND SHALL BE INSTALLED PRIOR TO ANY ON SITE CONSTRUCTION ACTIVITIES




 | (630) 375-1800
 30-INCH TO 60-INCH TRIPLE WALL ASTM F-2764 D3212, F-477
2. MWRD, THE MUNICIPALITY AND THE OWNER OR OWNER’S REPRESENTATIVE SHALL HAVE THE AUTHORITY TO INVOLVING CONCRETE.
 INSPECT, APPROVE, AND REJECT THE CONSTRUCTION IMPROVEMENTS. 8. ALL SANITARY SEWER CONSTRUCTION (AND STORM SEWER CONSTRUCTION IN COMBINED SEWER AREAS),
 REQUIRES STONE BEDDING WITH STONE ¼ ” TO 1” IN SIZE, WITH MINIMUM BEDDING THICKNESS EQUAL 9. MORTAR WASHOUT FACILITIES SHALL BE CONSTRUCTED IN ADDITION TO CONCRETE WASHOUT
3. THE CONTRACTOR(S) SHALL INDEMNIFY THE OWNER, ENGINEER, MUNICIPALITY, MWRD, AND THEIR AGENTS, TO ¼ THE OUTSIDE DIAMETER OF THE SEWER PIPE, BUT NOT LESS THAN FOUR (4) INCHES NOR MORE FACILITIES FOR ANY BRICK AND MORTAR BUILDING ENVELOPE CONSTRUCTION ACTIVITIES.
 ETC., FROM ALL LIABILITY INVOLVED WITH THE CONSTRUCTION, INSTALLATION, OR TESTING OF THIS WORK THAN EIGHT (8) INCHES. MATERIAL SHALL BE CA-7, CA-11 OR CA-13 AND SHALL BE EXTENDED AT LEAST 12”
 ON THE PROJECT. ABOVE THE TOP OF THE PIPE WHEN USING PVC. 10. TEMPORARY DIVERSIONS SHALL BE CONSTRUCTED AS NECESSARY TO DIRECT ALL RUNOFF FROM
 HYDROLOGICALLY DISTURBED AREAS TO AN APPROPRIATE SEDIMENT TRAP OR BASIN. VOLUME
4. THE PROPOSED IMPROVEMENTS MUST BE CONSTRUCTED IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE ENGINEERING PLANS CONTROL FACILITIES SHALL NOT BE USED AS TEMPORARY SEDIMENT BASINS.




 | Aurora, IL 60502
 9. NON-SHEAR FLEXIBLE-TYPE COUPLINGS SHALL BE USED IN THE CONNECTION OF SEWER PIPES
 AS APPROVED BY MWRD AND THE MUNICIPALITY UNLESS CHANGES ARE APPROVED BY MWRD, THE OF DISSIMILAR PIPE MATERIALS.
 MUNICIPALITY, OR AUTHORIZED AGENT. THE CONSTRUCTION DETAILS, AS PRESENTED ON THE PLANS, MUST 11. DISTURBED AREAS OF THE SITE WHERE CONSTRUCTION ACTIVITIES HAVE TEMPORARILY OR
 BE FOLLOWED. PROPER CONSTRUCTION TECHNIQUES MUST BE FOLLOWED ON THE IMPROVEMENTS 10. ALL MANHOLES SHALL BE PROVIDED WITH BOLTED, WATERTIGHT COVERS. SANITARY LIDS SHALL BE PERMANENTLY CEASED SHALL BE STABILIZED WITH TEMPORARY OR PERMANENT MEASURES WITHIN
 INDICATED ON THE PLANS. CONSTRUCTED WITH A CONCEALED PICKHOLE AND WATERTIGHT GASKET WITH THE WORD “SANITARY” SEVEN (7) DAYS.
 CAST INTO THE LID.
5. THE LOCATION OF VARIOUS UNDERGROUND UTILITIES WHICH ARE SHOWN ON THE PLANS ARE FOR 12. ALL FLOOD PROTECTION AREAS AND VOLUME CONTROL FACILITIES SHALL, AT A MINIMUM, BE
 INFORMATION ONLY AND REPRESENT THE BEST KNOWLEDGE OF THE ENGINEER. VERIFY LOCATIONS AND 11. WHEN CONNECTING TO AN EXISTING SEWER MAIN BY MEANS OTHER THAN AN EXISTING WYE, TEE, OR PROTECTED WITH A DOUBLE-ROW OF SILT FENCE (OR EQUIVALENT).
 ELEVATIONS PRIOR TO BEGINNING THE CONSTRUCTION OPERATIONS. AN EXISTING MANHOLE, ONE OF THE FOLLOWING METHODS SHALL BE USED:
 13. VOLUME CONTROL FACILITIES SHALL NOT BE CONSTRUCTED UNTIL ALL OF THE CONTRIBUTING




 | 2631 Ginger Woods Pkwy
 a) A CIRCULAR SAW-CUT OF SEWER MAIN BY PROPER TOOLS (“SHEWER-TAP” MACHINE OR SIMILAR)
6. ANY EXISTING PAVEMENT, SIDEWALK, DRIVEWAY, ETC., DAMAGED DURING CONSTRUCTION OPERATIONS AND PROPER INSTALLATION OF HUBWYE SADDLE OR HUB-TEE SADDLE. DRAINAGE AREA HAS BEEN STABILIZED.
 AND NOT CALLED FOR TO BE REMOVED SHALL BE REPLACED AT THE EXPENSE OF THE CONTRACTOR. b) REMOVE AN ENTIRE SECTION OF PIPE (BREAKING ONLY THE TOP OF ONE BELL) AND REPLACE WITH
 14. SOIL STOCKPILES SHALL, AT A MINIMUM, BE PROTECTED WITH PERIMETER SEDIMENT CONTROLS.
 A WYE OR TEE BRANCH SECTION. SOIL STOCKPILES SHALL NOT BE PLACED IN FLOOD PROTECTION AREAS OR THEIR BUFFERS.
7. MATERIAL AND COMPACTION TESTING SHALL BE PERFORMED IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE REQUIREMENTS c) WITH PIPE CUTTER, NEATLY AND ACCURATELY CUT OUT DESIRED LENGTH OF PIPE FOR INSERTION
 OF THE MUNICIPALITY, MWRD, AND OWNER. OF PROPER FITTING, USING “BAND SEAL” OR SIMILAR COUPLINGS TO HOLD IT FIRMLY IN PLACE. 15. EARTHEN EMBANKMENT SIDE SLOPES SHALL BE STABILIZED WITH APPROPRIATE EROSION CONTROL
8. THE UNDERGROUND CONTRACTOR SHALL MAKE ALL NECESSARY ARRANGEMENTS TO NOTIFY ALL BLANKET.
 12. WHENEVER A SANITARY/COMBINED SEWER CROSSES UNDER A WATERMAIN, THE MINIMUM VERTICAL
 INSPECTION AGENCIES. DISTANCE FROM THE TOP OF THE SEWER TO THE BOTTOM OF THE WATERMAIN SHALL BE 18 INCHES. 16. STORM SEWERS THAT ARE OR WILL BE FUNCTIONING DURING CONSTRUCTION SHALL BE PROTECTED
 FURTHERMORE, A MINIMUM HORIZONTAL DISTANCE OF 10 FEET BETWEEN SANITARY/COMBINED BY APPROPRIATE SEDIMENT CONTROL MEASURES.
9. ALL NEW AND EXISTING UTILITY STRUCTURES ON SITE AND IN AREAS DISTURBED DURING CONSTRUCTION SEWERS AND WATERMAINS SHALL BE MAINTAINED UNLESS: THE SEWER IS LAID IN A SEPARATE
 SHALL BE ADJUSTED TO FINISH GRADE PRIOR TO FINAL INSPECTION. TRENCH, KEEPING A MINIMUM 18” VERTICAL SEPARATION; OR THE SEWER IS LAID IN THE SAME 17. THE CONTRACTOR SHALL EITHER REMOVE OR REPLACE ANY EXISTING DRAIN TILES AND INCORPORATE
 TRENCH WITH THE WATERMAIN LOCATED AT THE OPPOSITE SIDE ON A BENCH OF UNDISTURBED THEM INTO THE DRAINAGE PLAN FOR THE DEVELOPMENT. DRAIN TILES CANNOT BE TRIBUTARY TO A
10. RECORD DRAWINGS SHALL BE KEPT BY THE CONTRACTOR AND SUBMITTED TO THE ENGINEER AS SOON AS




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 EARTH, KEEPING A MINIMUM 18” VERTICAL SEPARATION. IF EITHER THE VERTICAL OR HORIZONTAL SANITARY OR COMBINED SEWER. DRAIN TILES ALLOWED IN COMBINED SEWER AREA FOR
 UNDERGROUND IMPROVEMENTS ARE COMPLETED. FINAL PAYMENTS TO THE CONTRACTOR SHALL BE HELD DISTANCES DESCRIBED CANNOT BE MAINTAINED, OR THE SEWER CROSSES ABOVE THE WATER MAIN, GREEN INFRASTRUCTURE PRACTICES.




 M.W.R.D. DETAILS/ SPECIFICATIONS
 UNTIL THEY ARE RECEIVED. ANY CHANGES IN LENGTH, LOCATION OR ALIGNMENT SHALL BE SHOWN IN RED. THE SEWER SHALL BE CONSTRUCTED TO WATER MAIN STANDARDS OR IT SHALL BE ENCASED WITH A
 ALL WYES OR BENDS SHALL BE LOCATED FROM THE DOWNSTREAM MANHOLE. ALL VALVES, B-BOXES, TEES WATER MAIN QUALITY CARRIER PIPE WITH THE ENDS SEALED.
 OR BENDS SHALL BE TIED TO A FIRE HYDRANT. 18. IF DEWATERING SERVICES ARE USED, ADJOINING PROPERTIES AND DISCHARGE LOCATIONS SHALL
 13. ALL EXISTING SEPTIC SYSTEMS SHALL BE ABANDONED. ABANDONED TANKS SHALL BE FILLED WITH BE PROTECTED FROM EROSION AND SEDIMENTATION. DEWATERING SYSTEMS SHOULD BE INSPECTED
 GRANULAR MATERIAL OR REMOVED. DAILY DURING OPERATIONAL PERIODS. THE SITE INSPECTOR MUST BE PRESENT AT THE
D. SANITARY SEWER
 COMMENCEMENT OF DEWATERING ACTIVITIES.
1. THE CONTRACTOR SHALL TAKE MEASURES TO PREVENT ANY POLLUTED WATER, SUCH AS GROUND AND 14. ALL SANITARY MANHOLES, (AND STORM MANHOLES IN COMBINED SEWER AREAS), SHALL HAVE A
 SURFACE WATER, FROM ENTERING THE EXISTING SANITARY SEWERS. MINIMUM INSIDE DIAMETER OF 48 INCHES, AND SHALL BE CAST IN PLACE OR PRE-CAST REINFORCED 19. THE CONTRCTOR SHALL BE RESPONSIBLE FOR TRENCH DEWATERING AND EXCAVATION FOR THE
 INSTALLATION OF SANITARY SEWERS, STORM SEWERS, WATERMAINS AS WELL AS THEIR SERVICES
 CONCRETE.
2. A WATER-TIGHT PLUG SHALL BE INSTALLED IN THE DOWNSTREAM SEWER PIPE AT THE POINT OF SEWER AND OTHER APPURTENANCES. ANY TRENCH DEWATERING, WHICH CONTAINS SEDIMENT SHALL PASS
 CONNECTION PRIOR TO COMMENCING ANY SEWER CONSTRUCTION. THE PLUG SHALL REMAIN IN PLACE THROUGH A SEDIMENT SETTLING POND OR EQUALLY EFFECTIVE SEDIMENT CONTROL DEVICE.
 15. ALL SANITARY MANHOLES, (AND STORM MANHOLES IN COMBINED SEWER AREAS), SHALL HAVE ALTERNATIVES MAY INCLUDE DEWATERING INTO A SUMP PIT, FILTER BAG OR EXISTING VEGETATED
 UNTIL REMOVAL IS AUTHORIZED BY THE MUNICIPALITY AND/OR MWRD AFTER THE SEWERS HAVE BEEN PRECAST “RUBBER BOOTS” THAT CONFORM TO ASTM C-923 FOR ALL PIPE CONNECTIONS. PRECAST




 DESIGN BY: S. PUMPHREY DRAWN BY: S. PUMPHREY
 TESTED AND ACCEPTED. UPSLOPE AREA. SEDIMENT LADEN WATERS SHALL NOT BE DISCHARGE TO WATERWAYS, FLOOD
 SECTIONS SHALL CONSIST OF MODIFIED GROOVE TONGUE AND RUBBER GASKET TYPE JOINTS. PROTECTION AREAS OR THE COMBINED SEWER SYSTEM.




 CHECKED BY: J. MILLER DATE: MARCH 31, 2025
3. DISCHARGING ANY UNPOLLUTED WATER INTO THE SANITARY SEWER SYSTEM FOR THE PURPOSE OF




 PROJECT NO.: 23055
 16. ALL ABANDONED SANITARY SEWERS SHALL BE PLUGGED AT BOTH ENDS WITH AT LEAST 2 FEET LONG 20. ALL PERMANENT EROSION CONTROL PRACTICES SHALL BE INITIATED WITHIN SEVEN (7) DAYS
 SEWER FLUSHING OF LINES FOR THE DEFLECTION TEST SHALL BE PROHIBITED WITHOUT PRIOR APPROVAL NON-SHRINK CONCRETE OR MORTAR PLUG. FOLLOWING THE COMPLETION OF SOIL DISTURBING ACTIVITIES.
 FROM THE MUNICIPALITY OR MWRD.
 17. EXCEPT FOR FOUNDATION/FOOTING DRAINS PROVIDED TO PROTECT BUILDINGS, OR PERFORATED PIPES 21. ALL EROSION AND SEDIMENT CONTROL MEASURES SHALL BE MAINTAINED AND REPAIRED AS NEEDED



 SCALE: NONE
4. ALL SANITARY SEWER CONSTRUCTION SHALL BE IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE STANDARD SPECIFICATIONS
 FOR WATER AND SEWER MAIN CONSTRUCTION IN ILLINOIS (LATEST EDITION). ASSOCIATED WITH VOLUME CONTROL FACILITIES, DRAIN TILES/FIELD TILES/UNDERDRAINS/PERFORATED ON A YEAR-ROUND BASIS DURING CONSTRUCTION AND ANY PERIODS OF CONSTRUCTION SHUTDOWN
 PIPES ARE NOT ALLOWED TO BE CONNECTED TO OR TRIBUTARY TO COMBINED SEWERS, SANITARY UNTIL PERMANENT STABILIZATION IS ACHIEVED.
5. ALL FLOOR DRAINS SHALL DISCHARGE TO THE SANITARY SEWER SYSTEM. SEWERS, OR STORM SEWERS TRIBUTARY TO COMBINED SEWERS IN COMBINED SEWER AREAS.
 CONSTRUCTION OF NEW FACILITIES OF THIS TYPE IS PROHIBITED; AND ALL EXISTING DRAIN TILES AND 22. ALL TEMPORARY EROSION AND SEDIMENT CONTROL MEASURES SHALL BE REMOVED WITHIN
 PERFORATED PIPES ENCOUNTERED WITHIN THE PROJECT AREA SHALL BE PLUGGED OR REMOVED, AND THIRTY (30) DAYS AFTER PERMANENT SITE STABILIZATION.
6. ALL DOWNSPOUTS AND FOOTING DRAINS SHALL DISCHARGE TO THE STORM SEWER SYSTEM.
 SHALL NOT BE CONNECTED TO COMBINED SEWERS, SANITARY SEWERS, OR STORM SEWERS TRIBUTARY
 TO COMBINED SEWERS. 23. THE EROSION AND SEDIMENT CONTROL MEASURES SHOWN ON THE PLANS ARE THE MINIMUM
7. ALL SANITARY SEWER PIPE MATERIALS AND JOINTS (AND STORM SEWER PIPE MATERIALS AND JOINTS REQUIREMENTS. ADDITIONAL MEASURES MAY BE REQUIRED, AS DIRECTED BY THE ENGINEER,
 IN A COMBINED SEWER AREA) SHALL CONFORM TO THE FOLLOWING:
 18. A BACKFLOW PREVENTER IS REQUIRED FOR ALL DETENTION BASINS TRIBUTARY TO COMBINED SEWERS.
 REQUIRED BACKFLOW PREVENTERS SHALL BE INSPECTED AND EXERCISED ANNUALLY BY THE PROPERTY
 OWNER TO ENSURE PROPER OPERATION, AND ANY NECESSARY MAINTENANCES SHALL BE PERFORMED TO
 SITE INSPECTOR, OR MWRD.
 M.W.R.D. DETAILS/ C-10
 ENSURE FUNCTIONALITY. IN THE EVENT OF A SEWER SURCHARGE INTO AN OPEN DETENTION BASIN
 TRIBUTARY TO COMBINED SEWERS, THE PERMITTEE SHALL ENSURE THAT CLEAN UP AND WASH OUT OF
 SEWAGE TAKES PLACE WITHIN 48 HOURS OF THE STORM EVENT. SPECIFICATIONS LC #12-0646
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 DESIGN BY: S. PUMPHREY 110 N. Carpenter St.
 DRAWN BY: S. PUMPHREY Chicago, IL 60607
 DATE: MARCH 31, 2025 McDONALD'S - SKOKIE, IL
 SCALE:
 C-11 Prepared By:
 5360 Touhy Ave
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 McDonald's
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CONTROL DETAILS 1

 NO. DATE
 CHECKED BY: J. MILLER McDonald's
 DESIGN BY: S. PUMPHREY 110 N. Carpenter St.
 DRAWN BY: S. PUMPHREY Chicago, IL 60607
 DATE: MARCH 31, 2025 McDONALD'S - SKOKIE, IL
 SCALE: 5360 Touhy Ave
 Prepared By: Prepared For:
 McDonald's
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CONTROL DETAILS 2

 NO. DATE
 CHECKED BY: J. MILLER McDonald's
 DESIGN BY: S. PUMPHREY 110 N. Carpenter St.
 DRAWN BY: S. PUMPHREY Chicago, IL 60607
 DATE: MARCH 31, 2025 McDONALD'S - SKOKIE, IL
 SCALE: NONE 5360 Touhy Ave
 Prepared By: Prepared For:
 McDonald's
 LC #12-0646 C-12.2
 PROJECT NO.: 23055 watermark-engineering.com | 2631 Ginger Woods Pkwy | Aurora, IL 60502 | (630) 375-1800 Skokie, Illinois
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SPECIFICATIONS

 NO. DATE
 CHECKED BY: J. MILLER McDonald's
 DESIGN BY: S. PUMPHREY 110 N. Carpenter St.
 DRAWN BY: S. PUMPHREY Chicago, IL 60607
 DATE: MARCH 31, 2025 McDONALD'S - SKOKIE, IL
 SCALE: NONE
 C-13 Prepared By:
 5360 Touhy Ave
 Prepared For:
 McDonald's
 LC #12-0646
 PROJECT NO.: 23055 watermark-engineering.com | 2631 Ginger Woods Pkwy | Aurora, IL 60502 | (630) 375-1800 Skokie, Illinois
PROJECT SPECIFICATIONS
 Traffic Impact Study
Proposed McDonald’s Redevelopment
 Skokie, Illinois




 Prepared For:




 March 28, 2025
1. Introduction

This report summarizes the methodologies, results, and findings of a traffic impact study
conducted by Kenig, Lindgren, O’Hara, Aboona, Inc. (KLOA, Inc.) for the proposed
redevelopment of the existing McDonald’s drive-through restaurant located at 5630 Touhy Avenue
in Skokie, Illinois. The existing approximately 4,300 square-foot McDonald’s drive-through
restaurant provides a single drive-through lane with two ordering boards and 52 parking spaces.
Access to the existing restaurant is provided via one right-in/right-out access drive off Touhy
Avenue and via two access drives (one three-quarter and one right-in/right-out) on Niles Center
Road. As proposed, the existing building will be replaced with an approximately 4,270 square-
foot building and the site will be modified to provide dual drive-through lanes up to the order
boards and 43 parking spaces. Access to the site is proposed to be provided via the existing right-
in/right-out access drive on Touhy Avenue and the northern access drive on Niles Center Road,
which is proposed to be modified from a three-quarters access drive to a full access drive. The
southern access drive on Niles Center Road will be eliminated.

The purpose of this study was to examine background traffic conditions, assess the impact that the
proposed remodel will have on traffic conditions on site and in the area, determine if any roadway
or access improvements are necessary, and identify the existing parking supply and its adequacy
in accommodating the future parking demand. Figure 1 shows the location of the site in relation
to the area roadway system. Figure 2 shows an aerial view of the site. The sections of this report
present the following:

• Existing roadway conditions and site operations
• A description of the proposed remodel
• Vehicle trip generation for the remodel
• Future traffic conditions including access to the remodel
• Traffic analyses for the weekday morning, weekday midday, weekday evening, and
 Saturday midday peak hours
• Recommendations with respect to adequacy of the site access and adjacent roadway system
• On-site circulation and drive-through stacking evaluation
• Evaluation of the proposed parking supply

Traffic capacity analyses were conducted for the weekday morning, weekday midday, weekday
evening, and Saturday midday peak hours for the following conditions:

1. Existing Conditions – Analyzes the capacity of the existing roadway system using peak hour
 traffic volumes from traffic counts conducted in 2025.

2. Year 2031 No-Build Conditions – Analyzes the capacity of the existing roadway system
 using the existing traffic volumes increased by an ambient area growth factor not
 attributable to any particular development.

3. Year 2031 Total Projected Conditions – Analyzes the capacity of the future roadway system
 using the projected traffic volumes that include the Year 2031 no-build traffic volumes and
 the traffic estimated to be generated by the proposed redevelopment.
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Site Location Figure 1
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Aerial View of Site Figure 2

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2. Existing Conditions

Existing transportation conditions in the vicinity of the site were documented based on field visits
conducted by KLOA, Inc. in order to obtain a database for projecting future conditions. The
following provides a description of the geographical location of the site, physical characteristics
of the area roadway system including lane usage and traffic control devices, and existing peak hour
traffic volumes.

Existing McDonald’s Drive-Through Restaurant
The existing McDonald’s drive-through restaurant site is bounded by a retail center to the north,
Niles Center Road to the east, The Tile Shop to the west, and Touhy Avenue to the south. Land
uses in the vicinity of the site are primarily commercial.

Site Operations

Access to the site is provided via three access drives as follows:

• A right-in/right-out access drive off Touhy Avenue located approximately 200 feet west of
 Niles Center Road. This access drive provides one inbound lane and one outbound lane
 restricted to right-turn only movements via striping, signage, and the raised median on
 Touhy Avenue. Outbound movements are under stop sign control.

• A three-quarter (right-in/left-in/right-out) access drive off Niles Center Road located
 approximately 315 feet north of Touhy Avenue. This access drive provides one inbound
 lane and one outbound lane with outbound left-turns prohibited via signage. Outbound
 movements are under stop sign control. It should be noted that outbound left-turn
 movements regularly occur despite the restriction.

• A right-in/right-out access drive off Niles Center Road located approximately 120 feet
 north of Touhy Avenue. This access drive provides one inbound lane and one outbound
 lane restricted to right-turn only movements via striping, signage, and channelization.
 Outbound movements are under stop sign control.

Within the site, all traffic generally operates in a one-way counterclockwise direction. The drive-
through extends around the north and west faces of the building where it runs parallel to an internal
drive aisle. On the east side of the building, the drive aisle is wide enough to accommodate
queueing vehicles without stopping traffic flow.

The drive-through lane provides stacking for two vehicles between the payment window and the
pick-up window, five vehicles between the ordering boards and the first payment window, and
approximately six vehicles from the ordering boards for a total of approximately 13 vehicles.
Approximately three additional vehicles can queue on the eats side of the building without
blocking traffic within the site.

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Existing Roadway System Characteristics

The characteristics of the existing roadways near the restaurant are described below and illustrated
in Figure 3.

Touhy Avenue is an east-west, other principal arterial roadway that provides two lanes in each
direction. At its signalized intersection with Niles Center Road and Carpenter Road, Touhy
Avenue provides dual left-turn lanes, two through lanes, and an exclusive right-turn lane on both
approaches. At its unsignalized intersection with the McDonald’s access drive, Touhy Avenue is
divided by a raised median and provides two westbound lanes. Touhy Avenue is under the
jurisdiction of IDOT, has a posted speed limit of 35 miles per hour, and is designated as a Strategic
Regional Arterial (SRA) route. Touhy Avenues carries an Annual Average Daily Traffic (AADT)
volume of 30,000 vehicles (IDOT 2023) west of Niles Center Road and 29,800 vehicles (IDOT
2022) east of Niles Center Road.

Niles Center Road/Carpenter Road is a north-south, roadway that provides two lanes in each
direction. At its signalized intersection with Touhy Avenue, Nile Center Road (southbound
approach) and Carpenter Road (northbound approach) both provide an exclusive left-turn lane,
two through lanes, and an exclusive right-turn lane. At its unsignalized intersection with the
McDonald’s access drives, Niles Center Road provides two lanes in each direction. The
southbound right-turn lane from its intersection with Touhy Avenue extends along the site frontage
and also serves the access drives. Niles Center Road is under the jurisdiction of the IDOT, is
designated as a major collector road, has a posted speed limit of 35 miles per hour, and carries an
AADT volume of 16,500 vehicles (IDOT 2023). Carpenter Road is under the jurisdiction of the
IDOT, is designated as a minor arterial road, has a posted speed limit of 35 miles per hour, and
carries an AADT volume of 17,100 vehicles (IDOT 2023).

Existing Traffic Volumes

In order to determine current traffic conditions within the study area, KLOA, Inc. conducted peak
period traffic, pedestrian, and bicycle counts at the intersection of Touhy Avenue with Niles Center
Road and Carpenter Road and at the McDonald’s access drives, on Touhy Avenue and Niles Center
Road. The traffic counts were conducted on Thursday, February 25, 2025 during the morning (7:00
A.M. to 9:00 A.M.), midday (12:00 P.M. to 2:00 P.M.), and evening (4:00 P.M. to 6:00 P.M.) peak
periods and on Saturday, February 22, 2025 during the midday (12:00 P.M. to 2:00 P.M.) peak
period. The results of the traffic counts show that the peak hours of traffic at the McDonald’s
access drives generally occur between 7:15 A.M. and 8:15 A.M. during the weekday morning peak
period, between 1:00 P.M. and 2:00 P.M. during the weekday midday peak period, between 4:00
P.M. and 5:00 P.M. during the weekday evening peak period, and between 12:00 P.M. and 1:00
P.M. during the Saturday midday peak period. Copies of the traffic count summary sheets are
included in the Appendix.

Figure 4 illustrates the existing peak hour traffic volumes.




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Crash Summary

KLOA, Inc. obtained crash data1 for the most recent available past five years (2019 to 2023) for
the intersection of Touhy Avenue with Niles Center Road and Carpenter Road. A review of the
crash data revealed no fatalities were reported at the intersection during the review period. A
summary of the crash data for this intersection is shown in Table 1.

Table 1
TOUHY AVENUE WITH NILES CENTER ROAD/CARPENTER ROAD - CRASH
SUMMARY
 Type of Crash Frequency
 Year
 Angle Head On Object Rear End Sideswipe Turning Other Total
 2019 2 0 0 2 1 5 0 10
 2020 1 0 1 6 0 8 0 16
 2021 2 1 1 12 1 5 1 23
 2022 3 0 0 8 2 9 2 24
 2023 2 0 0 1 2 3 0 8
 Total 10 1 2 29 6 30 3 81
 Average 2.0 <1.0 <1.0 5.8 1.2 6.0 <1.0 16.2




1
 IDOT DISCLAIMER: The motor vehicle crash data referenced herein was provided by the Illinois Department of Transportation.
Any conclusions drawn from analysis of the aforementioned data are the sole responsibility of the data recipient(s).

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3. Traffic Characteristics of the Redevelopment

In order to properly evaluate future traffic conditions in the surrounding area, it was necessary to
determine the traffic characteristics of the proposed remodeled restaurant, including the directional
distribution and volumes of traffic that it will generate.

Proposed Restaurant Redevelopment
As proposed, the existing restaurant will be replaced with a new 4,270 square-foot building. A
copy of the preliminary site plan is included in the Appendix.

Drive Aisle and Drive-Through Lanes

The site will continue to operate in a one-way counterclockwise direction. The drive-through will
continue to extend around the north and west faces of the building. On the east side of the building,
two separate drive-through lanes will be provided leading to the dual order boards. The internal
drive aisle will continue to run parallel the drive through lane.

The proposed drive-through lane will provide stacking for one vehicle between the payment
window and the pick-up window, eight vehicles between the ordering boards and the first payment
window, and approximately 11 vehicles from the dual ordering boards for a total of approximately
20 vehicles.

Drive Aisle and Drive-Through Lanes

The parking lot will be modified to provide 43 parking spaces. Six of these parking spaces will be
used for mobile order pay stations, three will be used for delivery vehicles (McDelivery), and three
will be used as waiting spaces for drive-through customers waiting for their food.

Site Access

The existing right-in/right-out access drive on Touhy Avenue will be maintained. It is
recommended that the existing stop sign be replaced with a standard stop sign.

The existing north (three-quarter) access drive on Niles Center Road will be maintained. It is
recommended that outbound left-turn movements be permitted from this access drive. An
evaluation of permitting outbound left-turn movements is included later in the report.

The existing south (right-in/right-out) access drive on Niles Center Road will be closed. The
closure of this access drive will be beneficial to safety and area traffic flow given the proximity of
the intersection to the signalized intersection of Niles Center Road with Touhy Avenue.




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Peak Hour Traffic Volumes
The proposed McDonald’s will be approximately the same size as the existing building and operate
in the same location, and, as such, will likely generate a similar volume of traffic.

The number of peak hour trips currently generated by the existing McDonalds was compared to
the vehicle trip generation rates contained in Trip Generation Manual, 11th Edition, published by
the Institute of Transportation Engineers (ITE) to provide a comparison between this site and
average trip generation rates for this type of development. The “Fast-Food Restaurant with Drive-
Through” (Land-Use Code 934) rate was used for the restaurant. Copies of the trip generation
worksheets are included in the Appendix. Table 2 summarizes the trip generation comparison.

As can be seen in Table 2, the site currently generates approximately seven to 29 percent more
traffic during the weekday peak hours than is average for this type of development. During the
Saturday midday peak hour, the site generated approximately 10 percent less than average.

As the site has the potential to generate some additional traffic as the result of improved operations,
the amount of traffic currently generated by the site was increased by 10 percent during the
weekday peak hours. During the Saturday peak hour, site traffic was increased to match ITE trip
generation rates which equaled to an approximately 10 percent increase in traffic. Table 3
summarizes the additional trips estimated to be generated by the proposed redevelopment.

It is important to note that surveys conducted by ITE have shown that approximately 50 percent
of trips made to drive-through restaurants are diverted from the existing traffic on the roadway
system during the weekday morning and weekday evening peak hours. However, to provide a
conservative analysis, no reduction was taken.




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Table 2
TRIP GENERATION COMPARISON
 ITE Weekday Morning Weekday Midday Weekday Evening Saturday Midday
 Land Type/Size Peak Hour Peak Hour Peak Hour Peak Hour
 Use Code In Out Total In Out Total In Out Total In Out Total
 Existing Restaurant Trips 104 100 204 137 139 276 99 100 199 112 102 214
 Fast-Food Restaurant
 934 97 93 190 111 107 218 73 68 141 120 116 236
 (4,270 s.f.)
 Difference +7 +7 +14 +26 +32 +58 +26 +32 +58 -8 -14 -22


Table 3
ESTIMATED ADDITIONAL SITE TRAFFIC
 Weekday Morning Weekday Midday Weekday Evening Saturday Midday
 Peak Hour Peak Hour Peak Hour Peak Hour
 In Out Total In Out Total In Out Total In Out Total
 Additional Site Traffic 10 10 20 14 14 28 10 10 20 8 14 22




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4. Projected Traffic Conditions

The total projected traffic volumes include the existing traffic volumes, increase in background
traffic due to growth, and the increase in traffic that will be generated by the proposed
redevelopment.

Traffic Assignment
The estimated additional weekday morning, weekday midday, weekday evening, and Saturday
midday peak hour traffic volumes that will be generated by the proposed redevelopment were
assigned to the roadway system based on the existing traffic patterns of the site. The traffic
assignment for the new trips generated by the redevelopment is illustrated in Figure 5.

Background Traffic Volumes
The existing traffic volumes (Figure 5) were increased by a regional growth factor to account for
the increase in existing traffic related to regional growth in the area (i.e., not attributable to any
particular planned development). Based on AADT projections provided by the Chicago
Metropolitan Agency for Planning (CMAP), the existing traffic volumes are projected to increase
by a compound annual growth rate of approximately 0.3 percent per year. As such, traffic volumes
were increased by two percent to represent no-build projected conditions. A copy of the CMAP
projections letter is included in the Appendix. The Year 2031 no-build traffic volumes, which
include the existing traffic volumes increased by the regional growth factor, are illustrated in
Figure 6.

Total Projected Traffic Volumes
The Year 2031 no-build traffic volumes were combined with the additional traffic (Figure 5) to be
generated by the redevelopment to determine the Year 2031 total projected traffic volumes, shown
in Figure 7. Figure 7 also takes into consideration the reassignment of all existing inbound and
outbound traffic at the south access drive on Niles Center Road.




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5. Traffic Analysis and Recommendations

The following provides an evaluation conducted for the weekday morning, weekday midday,
weekday evening, and Saturday midday peak hours. The analysis includes conducting capacity
analyses to determine how well the roadway system and access drives are projected to operate and
whether any roadway improvements or modifications are required.

Traffic Analyses
Roadway and adjacent or nearby intersection analyses were performed for the weekday morning,
weekday midday, weekday evening, and Saturday midday peak hours for the existing, Year 2031
no-build, and the Year 2031 projected traffic volumes.

The traffic analyses were performed using the methodologies outlined in the Transportation
Research Board’s Highway Capacity Manual (HCM), 7th Edition and analyzed using the
Synchro/SimTraffic 12 software. The analysis for the traffic-signal controlled intersections were
accomplished using provided cycle lengths and phasings to determine the average overall vehicle
delay and levels of service.

The analyses for the unsignalized intersections determine the average control delay to vehicles at
an intersection. Control delay is the elapsed time from a vehicle joining the queue at a stop sign
(includes the time required to decelerate to a stop) until its departure from the stop sign and
resumption of free flow speed. The methodology analyzes each intersection approach controlled
by a stop sign and considers traffic volumes on all approaches and lane characteristics.

The ability of an intersection to accommodate traffic flow is expressed in terms of level of service,
which is assigned a letter from A to F based on the average control delay experienced by vehicles
passing through the intersection. The Highway Capacity Manual definitions for levels of service
and the corresponding control delay for signalized intersections and unsignalized intersections are
included in the Appendix of this report.

Summaries of the traffic analysis results showing the level of service and overall intersection delay
(measured in seconds) for the existing, no-build, and total projected conditions are presented in
Tables 4 through 7. A discussion of each intersection follows. Summary sheets for the capacity
analyses are included in the Appendix.




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Table 4
CAPACITY ANALYSIS RESULTS – TOUHY AVENUE WITH NILES CENTER ROAD AND CARPENTER ROAD–
SIGNALIZED
 Eastbound Westbound Northbound Southbound
 Conditions Overall
 L T R L T R L T R L T R
 E C B E C B C E D D D D
 Existing 64.6 30.4 10.9 66.1 33.3 13.0 33.7 55.0 40.2 52.2 47.4 36.8 D


  Weekday Morning Peak
 Conditions 37.9
 C - 32.5 C - 32.7 D - 45.9 D - 46.5
 E C B E C B D D D D D D
 No-Build 63.0 26.0 11.3 62.9 29.2 11.3 45.2 52.4 38.8 41.3 51.9 38.6 D



 Hour
 Conditions 35.7
 C - 29.9 C - 31.9 D - 46.2 D - 44.5
 E C B E C B C E D D D D
 Projected 64.9 30.9 10.9 66.3 34.0 13.2 33.9 55.2 40.2 54.9 47.5 36.9 D
 Conditions 38.4
 C - 32.9 C - 33.3 D - 46 D - 47.7
 E C B E C B D D D D D D
 Existing 63.1 26.6 11.5 62.9 30.0 11.5 45.6 52.2 38.6 41.4 51.7 38.5 D
 Conditions 36.0

  Weekday Midday
 C - 30.3 C - 32.5 D - 46.2 D - 44.4
 E C B E C B C E D E D D
 No-Build 64.9 30.9 10.8 66.3 34.2 13.2 34.0 55.2 40.2 55.8 47.7 36.9 D


 Peak Hour
 Conditions 38.5
 C – 33.0 C - 33.4 D - 46 D - 48.1
 E C B E C B D D D D D D
 Projected 63.0 26.6 11.5 62.9 30.2 11.5 45.8 52.2 38.6 41.7 51.7 38.3 D
 Conditions 36.1
 C - 30.4 C - 32.6 D - 46.3 D - 44.4
 Delay is measured in seconds. L – Left-Turns
 R – Right-Turns
 Letter denotes Level of Service T – Through




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Table 4 - Continued
CAPACITY ANALYSIS RESULTS – TOUHY AVENUE WITH NILES CENTER ROAD AND CARPENTER ROAD–
SIGNALIZED
 Eastbound Westbound Northbound Southbound
 Conditions Overall
 L T R L T R L T R L T R
 E C B E C A E E D D E D
 Existing 75.9 33.6 14.3 76.2 32.8 8.0 71.9 74.1 52.1 54.9 57.2 41.3 D
 Conditions 44.2

  Weekday Evening
 D - 36.7 D - 35.8 E - 68.6 D - 52.7
 E C B E C B E D D D D D
 No-Build 63.8 32.8 13.0 64.8 33.0 12.8 63.8 49.5 36.5 38.2 51.0 38.1 D


 Peak Hour
 Conditions 39.6
 D - 35.2 D - 36.1 D - 51.7 D - 43.1
 E C B E C A E E D E E D
 Projected 76.3 34.4 14.5 76.4 33.5 8.1 73.1 74.3 52.1 55.7 57.3 41.3 D
 Conditions 44.8
 D - 37.3 D - 36.4 E - 69.1 D – 53.0
 E C B E C B E D D D D D
 Existing 63.8 33.4 13.2 64.9 33.7 12.9 68.0 49.7 36.6 38.6 50.8 37.9 D
 Conditions 40.2

  Saturday Midday
 D - 35.7 D - 36.6 D - 53.5 D - 43.1
 E C B E C A E E D E E D
 No-Build 76.3 34.5 14.5 76.4 33.7 8.1 73.7 74.3 52.2 56.0 57.2 41.2 D


 Peak Hour
 Conditions 44.9
 D - 37.5 D - 36.6 E - 69.3 D - 53.1
 E C B E C B E D D D D D
 Projected 63.9 33.4 13.2 64.9 33.8 12.9 69.1 49.8 36.7 39.2 50.8 37.9 D
 Conditions 40.3
 D - 35.7 D - 36.6 D - 54 D - 43.3
 Delay is measured in seconds. L – Left-Turns
 R – Right-Turns
 Letter denotes Level of Service T – Through




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Table 5
CAPACITY ANALYSIS RESULTS – UNSIGNALIZED INTERSECTIONS – EXISTING CONDITIONS
 Weekday Morning Weekday Midday Weekday Evening Saturday Midday
 Intersection Peak Hour Peak Hour Peak Hour Peak Hour
 LOS Delay LOS Delay LOS Delay LOS Delay
Touhy Avenue with the Site Access Drive
 • Southbound Approach C 17.7 C 19.0 C 18.1 C 19.3
Niles Center Road with North Site Access Drive
 • Eastbound Approach B 14.2 B 14.4 C 16.2 B 13.9
 • Northbound Left Turn B 12.4 B 12.0 B 14.3 B 12.7
Niles Center Road with South Site Access Drive
 • Southbound Approach B 12.1 B 11.4 B 13.2 B 12.0
LOS = Level of Service
Delay is measured in seconds.




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Table 6
CAPACITY ANALYSIS RESULTS – UNSIGNALIZED INTERSECTIONS – NO BUILD CONDITIONS
 Weekday Morning Weekday Midday Weekday Evening Saturday Midday
 Intersection Peak Hour Peak Hour Peak Hour Peak Hour
 LOS Delay LOS Delay LOS Delay LOS Delay
Touhy Avenue with the Site Access Drive
 • Southbound Approach C 18.1 C 19.5 C 18.5 C 19.7
Niles Center Road with North Site Access Drive
 • Eastbound Approach B 14.4 B 14.6 C 16.5 B 14.1
 • Northbound Left Turn B 12.5 B 12.1 B 14.5 B 12.9
Niles Center Road with South Site Access Drive
 • Southbound Approach B 12.2 B 11.5 B 13.3 B 12.1
LOS = Level of Service Delay is measured in seconds.


Table 7
CAPACITY ANALYSIS RESULTS – UNSIGNALIZED INTERSECTIONS – PROJECTED CONDITIONS
 Weekday Morning Weekday Midday Weekday Evening Saturday Midday
 Intersection Peak Hour Peak Hour Peak Hour Peak Hour
 LOS Delay LOS Delay LOS Delay LOS Delay
Touhy Avenue with the Site Access Drive
 • Southbound Approach C 18.5 C 20.0 C 18.8 C 20.2
Niles Center Road with North Site Access Drive
 • Eastbound Approach B 14.2 B 14.6 C 16.6 B 14.2
 • Northbound Left Turn B 12.6 B 12.2 B 14.6 B 12.9
LOS = Level of Service Delay is measured in seconds.

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Discussion and Recommendations
The following summarizes how the intersections are projected to operate and identifies any
roadway and traffic control improvements necessary to accommodate the future traffic volumes.

Touhy Avenue with Niles Center Road and Carpenter Road

The results of the capacity analysis indicate that this intersection currently operates at Level of
Service (LOS) D during the weekday morning, weekday midday, weekday evening, and Saturday
midday peak hours. Further, all movements operate at LOS E or better. Under Year 2031 no-build
traffic conditions, this intersection is projected to continue to operate at the same levels of service
during the peak hours.

Under Year 2031 total projected traffic conditions, this intersection is projected to continue to
operate at the same during all four peak hours with increases in delay of approximately one tenth
of a second. Further, all movements are projected to operate at LOS E or better.

Overall, the proposed redevelopment is projected to increase traffic traversing this intersection by
less than one half of one percent. As such, this intersection has sufficient reserve capacity to
accommodate the additional traffic projected to be generated by the redevelopment.

Touhy Avenue with the Site Access Drive

Currently, the restaurant is served by a right-in/right-out access drive on Touhy Avenue. The
results of the capacity analysis indicate that outbound movements from this access drive currently
operates at LOS C during the weekday morning, weekday midday, weekday evening, and Saturday
midday peak hours. Under Year 2031 no-build conditions, outbound movements are projected to
operate at the same level of service.

As proposed, this access drive will remain and will not be modified. It is recommended that the
stop sign be replaced with a standard stop sign.

Under Year 2031 total projected conditions, outbound movements from the access drive are
projected to continue to operate at LOS C during all four peak hours. As such, this access drive
will be adequate in accommodating the additional traffic estimated to be generated by the proposed
redevelopment.




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Niles Center Road with the Site Access Drives

Currently, the restaurant is served by a right-in/right-out access drive and a three quarters access
drive on Niles Center Road. The results of the capacity analysis indicate that the outbound
approaches of the access drives currently operate at LOS C or better during the weekday morning,
weekday midday, weekday evening, and Saturday midday peak hours. Further, the northbound
left-turn movements into the site at the north access drive operate at LOS B during all four peak
hours.

It should be noted that southbound left-turn queues on Niles Center Road from its intersection with
Touhy Avenue occasionally extended to the location of the north access drive. However, these
queues were observed to clear the intersection within one green cycle and vehicles were able to
exit the site. Southbound queues on Niles Center Road in all lanes were observed to regularly
extend to the location of the south access drive.

As proposed, the existing southern access drive will be removed. The existing north access drive
will be maintained, and it is recommended that outbound left turns be permitted.

Under Year 2031 total projected conditions, outbound movements from the north access drive are
projected to continue to operate at LOS C or better during all four peak hours and inbound left-
turn movements are projected to continue to operate at LOS B during all four peak hours.

It is recommended that outbound left-turn movements be permitted from the north access drive
given the following:

• Outbound left-turn movements were observed to occur during all four peak hours under
 existing conditions.

• The access drive is currently only restricted via a single sign. However, the volume of
 outbound left-turns is still low. This is likely due to drivers self-regulating during times of
 congestion.

• Outbound movements from the access drive are projected to operate at a good LOS during
 all four peak hours.

• As previously mentioned, queueing on Niles Center Road has limited impact on the ability
 of vehicles to exit from this access drive.

• The site access system does not provide alternative ways for outbound vehicles to travel
 north on Niles Center Road.




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6. Parking and On-Site Circulation Evaluation
The following provides an evaluation of the parking and on-site circulation for the proposed
redevelopment.

Parking Evaluation
The proposed parking supply was evaluated based on Village of Skokie requirements, ITE survey
data, and surveys. As proposed, the existing parking lot will be modified to provide 43 parking
spaces

City of Skokie Requirements

The Village of Skokie Zoning Ordinances requires parking spaces for limited service restaurants
be provided at a ratio of one space per 100 square feet of net floor area. With a building size of
4,270 square feet, the proposed redevelopment should provide 43 parking spaces. As such, the
proposed redevelopment meets Village code.

ITE Parking Generation Manual

The proposed parking supply was compared to survey data published in the Institute of
Transportation Engineers’ (ITE) 6th Edition of the Parking Generation Manual. Based on ITE the
following average peak parking demand for a fast-food restaurant with drive-through (Land-Use
Code 934) is 8.43 spaces per 1,000 square feet. With a building size of 4,270 square feet, the
proposed redevelopment should provide 36 parking spaces to accommodate peak parking demand.
This results in a surplus of seven spaces.

Parking Occupancy Surveys

In order to determine the existing utilization of on-site parking, parking occupancy surveys were
conducted at the existing restaurant between 7:00 A.M. and 7:00 P.M. on Tuesday, March 18,
2025. The surveys were conducted in 15-minute intervals. Table 8 summarizes the 15-minute
parking demands. It should be noted that the existing site has designated drive-through waiting
spaces which were included in this count.

As can be seen from Table 8, the peak parking demand for the restaurant is 28 spaces occurring at
9:45 A.M. and 10:20 A.M. This results in a surplus of 15 spaces compared to the proposed supply
of 43 spaces.

Evaluation

Based on the above, the proposed modified parking lot with 43 parking spaces will meet Village
of Skokie code and exceed projected peak parking demands based on both ITE rates and occupancy
surveys at the existing restaurant.



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Table 8
PARKING OCCUPANCY SURVEYS – 5630 TOUHY AVENUE MCDONALDS
 Occupied Parking Occupied Parking
 Time Time
 Spaces Spaces
 7:00 AM 6 1:15 PM 21
 7:15 AM 6 1:30 PM 18
 7:30 AM 8 1:45 PM 17
 7:45 AM 8 2:00 PM 15
 8:00 AM 7 2:15 PM 15
 8:15 AM 11 2:30 PM 12
 8:30 AM 13 2:45 PM 20
 8:45 AM 13 3:00 PM 17
 9:00 AM 11 3:30 PM 17
 9:15 AM 15 3:45 PM 16
 9:30 AM 20 4:00 PM 13
 9:45 AM 28 4:15 PM 16
 10:00 AM 27 4:30 PM 11
 10:30 AM 28 4:45 PM 10
 10:45 AM 26 5:00 PM 17
 11:00 AM 24 5:15 PM 16
 11:15 AM 19 5:30 PM 17
 11:30 AM 16 5:45 PM 16
 11:45 AM 15 6:00 PM 16
 12:00 PM 16 6:15 PM 12
 12:15 PM 18 6:30 PM 15
 12:30 PM 20 6:45 PM 13
 12:45 PM 24 7:00 PM 16
 1:00 PM 15




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Drive-Through and On-Site Circulation
On-site and drive-through circulation for the site are projected to operate acceptably given the
following:

• Under existing conditions, the drive-through lane is designed to accommodate up to 13
 vehicles without impacting internal circulation. With the proposed redevelopment, the
 drive-through lanes will be able to accommodate up to 20 vehicles before impacting
 internal circulation. As discussed later in this section, the peak drive-through lane demand
 at the existing restaurant was only 14 vehicles.

• Queueing on the east side of the building leading up to the drive-through lanes will now be
 accommodated within two designated lanes.

• The site will continue to have designated drive-through waiting spaces where vehicles from
 the drive-through lane that require additional time can wait for their food. This promotes
 efficient drive-through operations leading to reduced drive-through queues.

• The site will continue to have dual ordering boards for the drive through. This promotes
 efficient drive-through operations leading to reduced drive-through queues.

• The site will maintain a one-way counterclockwise circulation pattern which promotes
 efficient organized circulation. This circulation will be promoted via striping, signage,
 angled parking spaces, and parallel operation to the drive-through lane.

• Directional signage will be provided at both entrances directing traffic to the drive-through
 entrance.

• Designated spaces for delivery drivers will be provided on the west side of the site
 separating them from parking customers.

• The removal of the south access drive on Niles Center Road simplifies circulation by
 reducing the number of entry and exit points.

• Additional pedestrian crossing striping will be provided throughout the site which will help
 consolidate pedestrian movements into designated areas.

Drive-Through Queue Surveys

In order to determine the existing queues in the drive-through lane, drive-through lane surveys
were conducted at the existing restaurant between 7:00 A.M. and 7:00 P.M. on Tuesday, March
18, 2025. The surveys were conducted in 5-minute intervals. Table 9 summarizes the 5-minute
drive-through lane queueing . As can be seen from Table 9, the peak drive-through queues for the
restaurant was 14 vehicles occurring at 1:45 P.M. this queue can be accommodated within the
proposed drive-through lane.


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Table 9
DRIVE-THROUGH QUEUEING DEMAND – 5630 TOUHY AVENUE MCDONALDS
 Drive-Through Queue Occupied Parking Spaces
 From From From From
 Time Time
 Order Pick-up Total Order Pick-up Total
 Board Window Board Window
 7:00 AM 0 1 1 10:00 AM 2 7 9
 7:05 AM 2 2 4 10:05 AM 2 5 7
 7:10 AM 0 3 3 10:10 AM 4 6 10
 7:15 AM 1 4 5 10:30 AM 0 4 4
 7:20 AM 2 3 5 10:35 AM 4 3 7
 7:25 AM 3 1 4 10:40 AM 2 6 8
 7:30 AM 0 3 3 10:45 AM 3 3 6
 7:35 AM 1 1 2 10:50 AM 3 1 4
 7:40 AM 0 0 0 10:55 AM 1 3 4
 7:45 AM 1 2 3 11:00 AM 1 2 3
 7:50 AM 3 3 6 11:05 AM 0 2 2
 7:55 AM 3 5 8 11:10 AM 1 2 3
 8:00 AM 1 3 4 11:15 AM 2 1 3
 8:05 AM 1 4 5 11:20 AM 2 4 6
 8:10 AM 0 2 2 11:25 AM 1 3 4
 8:15 AM 0 4 4 11:30 AM 0 4 4
 8:20 AM 4 2 6 11:35 AM 1 2 3
 8:25 AM 2 5 7 11:40 AM 0 1 1
 8:30 AM 5 6 11 11:45 AM 0 2 2
 8:35 AM 3 6 9 11:50 AM 2 3 5
 8:40 AM 0 1 1 11:55 AM 2 4 6
 8:45 AM 3 2 5 12:00 PM 0 4 4
 8:50 AM 1 2 3 12:05 PM 0 3 3
 8:55 AM 3 1 4 12:10 PM 4 3 7
 9:00 AM 4 1 5 12:15 PM 3 2 5
 9:05 AM 2 5 7 12:20 PM 1 7 8
 9:10 AM 2 4 6 12:25 PM 3 2 5
 9:15 AM 1 4 5 12:30 PM 0 3 3
 9:20 AM 0 4 4 12:35 PM 1 2 3
 9:25 AM 1 4 5 12:40 PM 0 3 3
 9:30 AM 1 3 4 12:45 PM 0 1 1
 9:35 AM 1 5 6 12:50 PM 1 2 3
 9:40 AM 0 5 5 12:55 PM 1 3 4
 9:45 AM 3 4 7 1:00 PM 2 4 6
 9:50 AM 2 6 8 1:05 PM 0 4 4
 9:55 AM 1 5 6




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Table 9 - Continued
DRIVE-THROUGH QUEUEING DEMAND – 5630 TOUHY AVENUE MCDONALDS
 Drive-Through Queue Occupied Parking Spaces
 From From From From
 Time Time
 Order Pick-up Total Order Pick-up Total
 Board Window Board Window
  1:10 PM 2 3 5 4:15 PM 0 1 1
  1:15 PM 1 5 6 4:20 PM 3 1 4
  1:20 PM 1 6 7 4:25 PM 0 2 2
  1:25 PM 1 1 2 4:30 PM 3 4 7
  1:30 PM 2 2 4 4:35 PM 1 2 3
  1:35 PM 2 1 3 4:40 PM 1 1 2
  1:40 PM 3 5 8 4:45 PM 1 4 5
  1:45 PM 9 5 14 4:50 PM 1 3 4
  1:50 PM 5 5 10 4:55 PM 2 2 4
  1:55 PM 4 5 9 5:00 PM 3 6 9
  2:00 PM 1 5 6 5:05 PM 1 8 9
  2:05 PM 0 2 2 5:10 PM 2 4 6
  2:10 PM 1 3 4 5:15 PM 0 3 3
  2:15 PM 0 2 2 5:20 PM 0 1 1
  2:20 PM 1 2 3 5:25 PM 0 1 1
  2:25 PM 2 2 4 5:30 PM 0 1 1
  2:30 PM 3 4 7 5:35 PM 4 2 6
  2:35 PM 4 5 9 5:40 PM 2 5 7
  2:40 PM 1 7 8 5:45 PM 2 4 6
  2:45 PM 2 4 6 5:50 PM 2 2 4
  2:50 PM 2 1 3 5:55 PM 1 2 3
  2:55 PM 2 0 2 6:00 PM 3 1 4
  3:00 PM 3 3 6 6:05 PM 1 6 7
  3:05 PM 3 4 7 6:10 PM 4 4 8
  3:10 PM 4 6 10 6:15 PM 2 3 5
  3:30 PM 1 7 8 6:20 PM 2 4 6
  3:35 PM 1 4 5 6:25 PM 3 2 5
  3:40 PM 3 4 7 6:30 PM 1 3 4
  3:45 PM 4 6 10 6:35 PM 1 0 1
  3:50 PM 2 6 8 6:40 PM 1 2 3
  3:55 PM 1 4 5 6:45 PM 5 1 6
  4:00 PM 0 7 7 6:50 PM 3 6 9
  4:05 PM 0 5 5 6:55 PM 3 6 9
  4:10 PM 1 2 3 7:00 PM 1 3 4




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7. Conclusion

Based on the preceding analyses and recommendations, the following conclusions have been
made:

• The adjacent roadway system and study area intersections have sufficient reserve capacity
 to accommodate the increase in traffic projected to be generated by the proposed
 McDonald’s redevelopment.

• The existing access system will be modified as follows:

 o The existing right-in/right-out access drive on Touhy Avenue will be maintained.
 It is recommended that the existing stop sign be replaced with a standard stop sign.

 o The existing north (three-quarter) access drive on Niles Center Road will be
 maintained. It is recommended that outbound left-turn movements be permitted
 from this access drive.

 o The existing south (right-in/right-out) access drive on Niles Center Road will be
 closed.

• The proposed modified access system will continue to be adequate in accommodating all
 traffic in and out of the restaurant.

• The removal of the existing southern access drive will reduce the number of conflict points
 in close proximity to the intersection of Touhy Avenue with Niles Center Road and
 Carpenter Road and will help improve safety and efficient traffic flow on Niles Center
 Road.

• The proposed modified parking lot with 43 parking spaces will meet Village of Skokie
 code and exceed projected peak parking demands based on both ITE rates and occupancy
 surveys at the existing restaurant.

• The proposed additional drive-through lanes will result in an increased stacking capacity
 of up to 20 vehicles which can accommodate the peak drive-through queues observed at
 the existing restaurant.

• On-site circulation is projected to operate efficiently.




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 VILLAGE OF SKOKIE
Notice is hereby gr'/en that the village of skokie Pjan Coni mission will
hold a public Kearias onThursda'/,"May 15, 2025 at 7:30 RM. i.n the
Skokje village Kill cTiambers locafect at 51S7 oakton Street, skokie,
Illinois 60077, to consider two requests from McDonaldi's USA, LLC
represented Isy olguin L^W LLC, in a B-3 Business zoning district:'
Site plan approval for the tear down and rebuild of the McDqnald's
restaurant a nd special use permit approval.for a driye-thrpu^h facility
and any other relief that may be discovered during the public h&a ring.
Legal Description:
THE SOUTH 339.0 FECT, LYING WEST OF THE CENTER LINE OF CAR-
PENTER ROAD.. OF THE'EAST ^ OF THE SOUTHWEST '•4 OF SECTION
28., TOWNSHIP 41 NORTH, RANGE 13 EAST OF THE THIRD PRINCIPAL
MtRIDAN^EXCEpf THAT '^ART'LYJNG WEST OF THE CENTER' LIN'E' QF
CARPENTER ROAD AND EAST OF A LINE 50 FEET WEST, MEASURED
AT RIGHT ANGLES THERETO,. OF A LINE DRAWN FROM A POINT ON
THE SOUTH LINE OF SAID SOUTHWEST* ^, 1071,73 FEET WEST OF
THE SOUTHEAST CORNER THEREOF, BEING 'ON THE CENTER LINE OF
CARPENTE FTROAD;''tiHENCE "NORth ~ON' SAID CENTER' WE~':\ 7S. 33
FEET; THENCE NORTHERLV ON A CURVE TANGENT TO SAID CENTER
LINE;CONVEX TO THE NORTHEWEST, HAVING A RADIUS OF 2S64.93
FEE't6i'.67FEET~T6fHEEXisflN'GC^NtER'LINEOF3AID ROADi'AND
•DCCEFT THAT Ri\RT THEREOF FALLING IN TOUHY AVENUE) IN COOK
COUNTY, ILLINOIS.

LESS AND EXCEPT THAT PORTION OF THE PREMISES DEDICATED TO
THE STATE OF ILUNOIS FOR RIGHT-OF-WAY PURPOSES, DESCRIBED AS
FOLLOWS:
THE NORTH 17.0 FEET OF THE SOUTH 50.0 FEET OF THAT PART OF THE
SOUTH 339 FEET OF THE EAST ^ OF THE SOUTH WEST ^ OF SECTION
2&, TOWNSHIP 41 NORTH, RANGE 13 EAST OF THE THIRD PRINCIPAL
MiR'IDAN"LYiNG WEST b'^ THE "CENTER'LINE OF'CARPENTER ROAD
(D<CEPT THERE FROM THAT PART THEREOF FALUNG IN CARPENTER
ROAD CONVEYED TO THE COUNP^ OF COOK BY WARRANP(r DEEDS
RECORDED JANUARY 7,1960 AS DOCUMENT NUMBER 17751519 AND
DOCUMENT NUMBER 17751520 LYING EASTOFA LINE 50 FEET WEST,
MEASURED AT RIGHT ANGLES, THERE TO OF A LINE DRAWN FROM A
POINT-6N~THE'SOUtH"LINE'(JF SAID SOUTHWEST ^1071.73 FEET
WEST OF THE SOUTH EAST CORNER THEREOF , BEING ON THE CENTER
LINE OF CARPENTER ROAD : THENCE NORTH ON SAID CENTER LiNE
17S.33; THENCE NORTHERLY ON A CURVE TANGENT TO SAID CEN-
TER UNE, CONVEX TO THE NORTH WEST AND HAVING A PADIUS OF
2864.93 rEET. 671.67 FEET TO THE CENTER LINE OF SAID ROAD AS IT
EXISTED ON NOVEMBER 5, 1959:i, IN COOK COUNTY, ILLINOIS.

SUBJECT PROPERTY 5360 TQUh/ Avenue, skokie, it 60077
PIN: 10-2S-313-034-0000

The public is invited to attend the hearing and will be gK'en an oppor-
tunjty to be.lieard.The applicatjon is available to yiew a.ttlie Planning
Division office atVillage'.Hall clurine normal Dusiness liours. written
comment can be suBmitted. by email to.publiccommentsc'skokie.
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Street,, skokie, Illinois, 60077,. pr via the Village's drop box located by
the public entry to \Wsge Hall. Please reference cases 2Q25-07P isite
plan approval) and 202ST-08P (special use permit appnwali.
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 Plan Commission Meeting Minutes
 Date: May 15, 2025
 Skokie Village Hall, 5127 Oakton Street,
 Council Chambers

PLAN COMMISSION MEMBERS PRESENT: Paul Luke - Chair
 Jeff Burman, Vice-Chair,
 Talia Gevaryahu, Vijai Gupta,
 Scott Berman, Sigalle Shpayher




PLAN COMMISSION MEMBERS ABSENT: Cindy Franklin and Ross Mathee

Currently, there is 1 vacancy on the commission.


STAFF PRESENT: Tyler Kobylski, Asst Corp. Counsel,
 Kate Portillo, Planning Manager,
 Jose Acosta, Planning Coordinator,
 and Marlene Bargamian, Admin Asst.


(I) CALL TO ORDER
 A quorum being present, Chair Luke called the meeting to order at 7:30 PM.


(II) APPROVAL OF MINUTES
 A motion to approve the minutes of the April 17, 2025 meeting was made by
 Commissioner S. Berman and seconded by Commissioner J. Burman.

 Ayes: Unanimous voice vote. The motion passes.

(III) NEW BUSINESS
 a. Case 2025-07P: Site Plan Approval: 5360 Touhy Avenue
 Site Plan Approval is being requested for the tear down and rebuild of the
 McDonald’s restaurant located at 5360 Touhy Avenue, and any other relief
 that may be discovered during the public hearing.

 b. Case 2025-08P: Special Use Permit: 5360 Touhy Avenue
 A Special Use Permit is being requested for the inclusion of two drive-through
 lanes as part of the new restaurant construction, and any other relief that
 may be discovered during the public hearing.

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 Corporation Counsel, Tyler Kobylski, determined that notice was proper and
 correct.

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

 Jose Acosta requested that the staff report be accepted into the record as
 written. He stated that staff is supportive of both petitions. The site plan
 approval is necessary for properties that are over 1 acre in size and the special
 use case will allow two drive-through lanes as part of the restaurant
 construction. The site plan approval ordinance on file from 2011 granted 2
 items of relief but only relief to waive the requirement for parkway trees
 adjacent to Touhy Avenue will be carried forward. The new restaurant proposes
 to align with the Village’s sustainability goals and aims towards LEED Zero
 Carbon certification with energy efficient systems, solar panels, and low carbon
 building materials.

 The site plan displayed showed some key changes. Solar panels will be located
 at the north end of the property. The southern right in/right-out access on Niles
 Center will be removed for safety and traffic control due to the proximity to the
 traffic light and to Touhy Avenue. Circulation through the site will remain
 counter-clockwise with a reduction of parking spaces from 53 to 42 to make
 room for the dual side by side drive-through lanes. It was noted that the parking
 requirement is still met. The traffic study recommended altering the
 northernmost driveway on Niles Center Road to be converted to a full access
 drive. The current “no left turn” directive is often disregarded; IDOT (Illinois
 Department of Transportation) is currently reviewing the petitioner’s submittal.
 The existing right-in/right-out access on Touhy Avenue will be maintained.

 Mr. Acosta presented a power point summary of the recommended conditions
 and positive findings of fact for both cases.

 Chairman Luke inquired about outdoor dining. Staff answered that it was not
 introduced as part of the request. Kate Portillo interjected that the Village Code
 was amended recently and outdoor dining no longer requires approval by the
 Plan Commission if it is desired in the future.

 Commissioner Tali Gevaryahu wanted verification that the southern entry near
 the corner of Niles Center and Touhy will be eliminated.

 Commissioner Sigalle Shpayher wanted confirmation that the Touhy Avenue
 drive will remain two-way.




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 Commissioner Scott Berman asked if the northern access drive on Niles Center
 will allow left turns over the raised median. The petitioner addressed all
 questions in their presentation.

 The petitioner, McDonald’s USA, LLC, was represented by Jim Olguin, attorney
 from Olguin Law LLC. He introduced the rest of the team; Dawn Bourseau,
 Construction Manager from Market Zero, John Rockwell and Mike Ceferin,
 architects from the McDonald’s Corporation, and consultants Dan Olsen from
 Upstream Design Group, LLC, Joe Kerchner from Lingle Design, and Andrew
 Bowen from KLOA, Inc.

 Mr. Olguin reiterated that the full reconstruction of the restaurant will support
 the Village’s sustainability efforts and the site changes will make pedestrian and
 vehicular traffic safer and more efficient.

 Dan Olson spoke of the changes to the drive-through. Currently, a single-entry
 lane splits in 2 lanes. The proposal shows 2 lanes side by side in the same
 location to shorten wait time, and vehicle idling. Queueing will increase from 13
 vehicles to 20 vehicles without an impact on site circulation.

 The petitioner stated that they are not in agreement with the KLOA traffic study
 and will not be modifying the northern driveway as it doesn’t affect their
 business. Customers can choose to turn left when traffic allows it.

 Scott Berman pointed out that the pedestrian entry as well as order delivery to
 waiting cars crosses the drive-through lanes and voiced a safety concern and
 suggested a buffer zone should be put up similar to what Culver’s has done in
 the same situation. The applicant stated that stacking is not anticipated to ever
 come close to the pedestrian crossing.

 Chairman Luke asked the hours of operation. They will keep the dining room
 hours the same - open until 11PM. The drive-through will be open 24 hours.
 He also asked about parking for food delivery drivers like Uber Eats and online
 orders as well as people waiting for large orders.


(IV) RECOMMENDATIONS AND VOTING

 Case 2025-07P: Site Plan Approval
 A motion was made to accept the staff report as written for the tear down and
 rebuild of the McDonald’s restaurant at 5360 Touhy Avenue.

 Motion: J. Burman Second: T. Gevaryahu



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 Ayes: 6
 Nays: 0

 Case 2025-08P: Special Use Permit
 A motion was made to accept the staff report as written for the inclusion of two
 drive-through lanes as part of the new McDonald’s restaurant construction at
 5360 Touhy Avenue.

 Motion: S. Shpayher Second: J. Burman

 Ayes: 6
 Nays: 0

(V) PUBLIC COMMENTS
 None

(VI) ITEMS FOR COMMUNICATION
 None

(VII) ADJOURNMENT
 Chair Luke adjourned the meeting at 8:21 PM.


 Respectfully submitted,
 Marlene Bargamian,
 Administrative Assistant




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