Board of Trustees — Skokie, IL
Date: 2015-06-01

MONDAY, JUNE 1, 2015 – 8:00 P.M.

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

 2. Call meeting to order and roll call.

 3. Approve Consent Agenda.

* 4. Approve, as submitted, minutes of regular meeting held Monday, May 18, 2015.

* 5. Approve Voucher List #2-FY16 of June 1, 2015.

 6. Proclamations and Resolutions.

 7. Recognition, Awards and Honorary Presentations.
 A. Award:
 2015 Skokie Award for Artistic Excellence presented by the Skokie Fine Arts
 Commission to Eddy “The Chief” Clearwater and the Skokie Concert Choir.

 8. Appointments, Reappointments and Resignations.

 9. Presentations and Reports.

 10. Report of the Village Manager.
 *A. Stop Loss Liability Coverage.
 B. Request for Executive Session.

 11. Report of the Corporation Counsel.
 FIRST READING:
 A. An ordinance establishing the compensation of the Village Manager, Deputy Village
 Clerk, Corporation Counsel and Assistant Corporation Counsels of the Village of
 Skokie. This item is on the agenda for first reading and will be on the June 15, 2015
 agenda for second reading and adoption.
 B. Request for an Executive Session in accordance with Paragraph 2(c)(11) of the Illinois
 Open Meetings Act pertaining to the review and discussion of pending litigation.

 12. Unfinished Business.

 13. New Business.
 A. Case 2010-18P – A request by the owner of Old Orchard Towers at 5200-5260 Old
 Orchard Road for an amendment to Site Plan Approval Ordinance 10-11-Z-3796
 through the Modified Review Procedure to allow changes to the site landscape plan

 14. Plan Commission.
 A. Plan Commission Case 2015-20P – Special Use Permit: 7514 Skokie Boulevard,
 #103 and 7520 Skokie Boulevard, #102 and #103 (Agape Life Center Ministries/Pastor
 Brown’s Church)

 15. Citizen Comments.

 16. Adjournment.




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 THIS ORDINANCE MAY BE CITED AS
 VILLAGE ORDINANCE NUMBER

 15-6-F-

 AN ORDINANCE ESTABLISHING THE COMPENSATION
 OF THE VILLAGE MANAGER, DEPUTY VILLAGE CLERK,
 CORPORATION COUNSEL AND ASSISTANT CORPORATION
 COUNSELS OF THE VILLAGE OF SKOKIE

1 WHEREAS, the Skokie Village Code, Chapter 2, Article III, Division 4, Sections 2-132 and
2 2-134, provides that the Village Manager shall be appointed by a majority vote of the Mayor and
3 Board of Trustees and receive such compensation as the Mayor and Board of Trustees shall fix
4 from time to time; and

5 WHEREAS, the Skokie Village Code, Chapter 2, Article III, Division 3, Section 2-117,
6 provides that the Deputy Village Clerk may be appointed by the Village Clerk with the consent of
7 the Mayor and Board of Trustees and at such compensation as provided for in the annual budget;
8 and

9 WHEREAS, the Skokie Village Code, Chapter 2, Article III, Division 5, Section 2-168,
10 provides that the Corporation Counsel and Assistant Corporation Counsels shall be appointed by
11 the Mayor with the consent of the Board of Trustees and shall receive such compensation as the
12 Mayor and Board of Trustees shall fix from time to time; and

13 WHEREAS, the Mayor and Board of Trustees have considered the FY2016 compensation
14 for the aforementioned positions and have approved cost-of-living adjustments (“COLA”) of not
15 more than 2% and other adjusted salaries effective May 1, 2015, for all appointed officials; and

16 WHEREAS, the Corporation Counsel’s compensation, shall further include amounts paid
17 directly and amounts paid into a deferred compensation plan or annuity as set forth below;

18 NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED by the Mayor and Board of Trustees of the
19 Village of Skokie, Cook County, Illinois that:
20 Section 1: The compensation for the Village Manager of the Village of Skokie, Cook
21 County, Illinois, for FY2016, shall be paid directly to John T. Lockerby in the annualized sum of
22 $188,700, effective May 1, 2015 through April 30, 2016.
23 Further, the Village Manager shall receive the same benefits as full-time Village
24 employees as provided in the Village’s annual budget and personnel manual.

25 Section 2: The compensation for the Deputy Village Clerk of the Village of Skokie,
26 Cook County, Illinois for FY2016, shall be paid directly to Sylvia Luke in the annualized sum of
27 $66,970, effective May 1, 2015 through April 30, 2016.
28 Further, the Deputy Clerk shall receive the same benefits as full-time Village employees as
29 provided in the Village’s annual budget and personnel manual.


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1 Section 3: The compensation for the Corporation Counsel of the Village of Skokie,
2 Cook County, Illinois, for FY2016, shall be paid (i) directly to Michael M. Lorge in the annualized
3 sum of $188,200, effective May 1, 2015 through April 30, 2016; and (ii) into a deferred
4 compensation plan or annuity for the benefit of Michael M. Lorge in the annualized sum of
5 $29,275, effective May 1, 2015 through April 30, 2016.
6 Further, the Corporation Counsel shall receive the same benefits as full-time Village
7 employees as provided in the Village’s annual budget and personnel manual.

8 Section 4: The compensation for the full-time Assistant Corporation Counsels of the
9 Village of Skokie, Cook County, Illinois, for FY2016, is as follows: (i) Barbara A. Mangler, shall
10 be paid directly in the annualized sum of $102,000, effective May 1, 2015 through April 30,
11 2016; (ii) James G. McCarthy, shall be paid directly in the annualized sum of $120,000, effective
12 May 1, 2015 through April 30, 2016; and (iii) Abraham W. Funk, shall be paid directly in the
13 annualized sum of $62,000, effective May 1, 2015 through April 30, 2016; and
14 Further, the Assistant Corporation Counsels, Barbara A. Mangler, James G. McCarthy and
15 Abraham W. Funk shall receive the same benefits as full-time Village employees as provided in
16 the Village’s annual budget and personnel manual.

17 Section 5: The compensation for the part-time Assistant Corporation Counsels of the
18 Village of Skokie, Cook County, Illinois, for FY2016, is as follows: (i) Melanie M. Pettway, shall
19 be paid directly in the annualized sum of $35,000, effective May 1, 2015 through April 30, 2016;
20 and (ii) Tyler Kobylski, shall be paid directly in the annualized sum of $12,000, effective May 1,
21 2015 through April 30, 2016.
22 Further, the part-time Assistant Corporation Counsels, Melanie M. Pettway and Tyler
23 Kobylski shall not receive benefits provided to full-time employees.

24 Section 6: That this Ordinance shall be in full force and effect from and after its
25 passage, approval and publication in pamphlet form as provided by law.
 ADOPTED this day of June, 2015.

 Ayes:
 Nays: Village Clerk
 Absent:

 Attested and filed in my office Approved by me this day of
 this day of June, 2015; June, 2015.
 and published in pamphlet form
 according to law from June
 , 2015 to June , 2015.
 Mayor, Village of Skokie


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Memorandum

TO: Honorable Mayor and Board of Trustees

FROM: Paul Luke, Chairman
 Skokie Plan Commission

DATE: May 18, 2015

SUBJECT: CASE 2010-18P – A REQUEST BY THE OWNER OF OLD ORCHARD
 TOWERS AT 5200-5260 OLD ORCHARD ROAD FOR AN AMENDMENT TO
 SITE PLAN APPROVAL ORDINANCE 10-11-Z-3796 THROUGH THE
 MODIFIED REVIEW PROCEDURE TO ALLOW CHANGES TO THE SITE
 LANDSCAPE PLAN

The Community Development Department received a request from the owners of Old Orchard
Towers office development, at 5200-5260 Old Orchard Road, to amend Site Plan Approval
Ordinance 10-11-Z-3796 through the modified review procedure. The Petitioner is requesting the
amendment to allow the replacement of overgrown and diseased landscaping that was planted with
the initial development in the 1980s. Landscape modifications will improve the growth of new and
existing landscaping, protect the glass exterior of the buildings from damage, and improve the view
for tenants from inside the building. The proposal also calls for the creation of two landscape zones
at the site. The plan separates the property into Exterior and Interior Zones. The Exterior Zone is
visible to the public from adjacent public streets. Any deviations from the minimum standards in the
plan would require Village approval. The Exterior Plan is basically the same as the approved
landscape plan. The Interior Zone is internal to the site and is separated from the public by the
Perimeter Zone or IDOT Right of Way. This plan reflects the minimum conditions that would be
maintained in the property interior. Changes may be made to the landscaping without Village
approval provided that the changes do not go beyond the minimum requirement.

The Appearance Commission reviewed and approved the landscape plan and the two zone concept at
its May 13, 2015 meeting.

The Corporation Counsel, Plan Commission Chairman, and Community Development Director
reviewed the request. It was their opinion that the proposed site landscape changes are in substantial
compliance with the intent of the original site plan approval ordinance.

It is respectfully recommended that Site Plan Approval Ordinance 10-11-Z-3796 be amended by
modifying condition #1 as follows with language to be deleted highlighted and struck through and
language to be added highlighted and bolded:

1. The petitioners shall develop the Subject Property in substantial conformance with the final Village
 approved site plan, dated October 8, 2010, garage level plans, dated October 6, 2010, and existing
 landscape inventory dated October 6, 2010, except as may be modified by the removal of trees
 associated with the new water main construction landscape zones plan, dated November 10, 2014;
Attachments
1. Landscape Zones Plan, dated November 10, 2014
2. Aerial

cc: Michael M. Lorge, Corporation Counsel
 Peter W. Peyer, Community Development Director

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PLAN COMMISSION REPORT 2015-20P: Special Use Permit
Plan Commission Council Chambers, 8:00 PM June 1, 2015


To: Mayor and Board of Trustees
From: Paul Luke, Chairman
Case: 2015-20P: 7514 Skokie Boulevard #103 and 7520 Skokie Boulevard #102
 and #103
 Special Use Permit for religious assembly

PLAN COMMISSION ANALYSIS
At its May 21, 2014 meeting, the Plan Commission heard the request of SA Skokie, LLC,
on behalf of Agape Life Outreach Center Ministries for a special use permit for religious
assembly at 7514 Skokie Boulevard #103 and 7520 Skokie Boulevard #102 and #103 in
a B2 Commercial district. Agape Life Outreach Center Ministries intends to operate an
85-seat church and related uses within spaces that were formerly occupied by offices.
The church, which currently has 120 members, moved out of its former location at 9000
Kildare Avenue in 2014 due to scheduling conflicts with St. Timothy’s Lutheran Church,
and is presently leasing space at the Holiday Inn Chicago North Shore on Touhy
Avenue. The church states that the subject site “will allow… more physical space and
flexibility to expand on [its] community-based mission activities.” In addition to church
services, spaces within the buildings will also be used for meetings, bible study classes,
and fellowship.
Although the space will be used 7 days a week, church services will only be held on
Sundays from 9:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m., 12:00 p.m. to 2:00 p.m., and 6:00 p.m. to 8:00
p.m. with the counseling office open on Sunday afternoons. The church office will be
open Monday through Friday from 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Group meetings will take
place on Tuesday evenings and Bible studies will take place on Thursday evenings. A
youth group will meet on Friday evenings and the counseling office will be open from
10:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. on Saturdays.
The church will meet the off-street parking requirement and only minor modifications
will be required to the building and site to accommodate the church.

The Plan Commission concurred with Staff’s recommendation to grant the special use
permit subject to conditions.

In response to a question by a commissioner who asked how many members typically
attend bible study meetings, the petitioner responded that 15 to 20 people would be in
attendance.




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INTERESTED PARTIES
Legal notice was properly posted, advertised, and delivered to all property owners in
the area of the subject site as prescribed by the Zoning Chapter. A nearby resident
stated that she and her neighbors did not receive any notifications in the mail with
regards to the case, and that she only learned about the case by seeing a sign posted
on the subject site. The Corporation Counsel responded that the resident did not live
within 250 feet of the subject site, and therefore, was not required to be mailed a copy
of the legal notice.
The resident also expressed concern that members of the church would park on her
street and generate additional traffic during services and stated that members of the
Ethical Humanist Society regularly park on streets in her neighborhood during their
gatherings. She was worried about increased traffic in the area resulting from the
church, noting that motorists already frequently drive down her street to avoid the
traffic lights at Lincoln Avenue, Skokie Boulevard, and Howard Street. She also
mentioned that there have been numerous accidents resulting from vehicles turning at
the intersection of Skokie Boulevard and Jerome Street.

APPEARANCE COMMISSION
Appearance Commission review is not required.

PLAN COMMISSION RECOMMENDATIONS AND VOTING
The Plan Commission recommends by a vote of 5 ayes and 0 nays, with 4 members
absent, that the petitioner’s request for a special use permit for religious assembly at
7514 Skokie Boulevard #103 and 7520 Skokie Boulevard #102 and #103 in a B2
Commercial district be APPROVED, subject to the recommended conditions, as
amended.

ATTENDANCE AYES NAYS ABSENT
 Mitchell (Moved) X
 Quane X
 Paradise X
 Berman X
 Carandang X
 Laxpati X
 Burman X
 Marek (Second) X
 Luke X
ATTACHMENTS
1. Plan Commission Positive Findings of Fact for 2015-20P
2. Staff Report dated May 21, 2015
3. Plan Commission Meeting Minutes for May 21, 2015
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4. 7514-7520 Skokie Boulevard Existing Site Plan, dated March 27, 1987
5. 7514 Skokie Boulevard Floor Plan, received April 17, 2015
6. 7520 Skokie Boulevard Site Plan/Demolition Plan, received April 17, 2015
7. 7520 Skokie Boulevard Floor Plan, received April 17, 2015
8. Plat of Survey, dated August 8, 1986
9. Land Use and Zoning Map




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PLAN COMMISSION
RECOMMENDED CONDITIONS 2015-20P: Special Use Permit
Plan Commission Council Chambers, 8:00 PM, June 1, 2015


1. Prior to the issuance of an occupancy permit, the petitioner must submit an
 enlarged, revised site plan drawn to scale that:
 a. Removes the easternmost and westernmost parallel parking spaces along the
 south side of the 7514 Skokie Boulevard building and the depiction of a total of
 32 parking spaces, including a handicapped parking space with striped loading
 area and R7-8 and R7-I101 signage across from the front entrance to the 7520
 Skokie Boulevard Building.
 b. Removes the curbing depicted in the easternmost space of the row of parking
 spaces on the south side of the subject site.
 c. Shows 2 bicycle parking spaces in compliance with §118-221 and §118-222 of the
 Skokie Village Code. The spaces must be located within the area to the south of
 the staircase and to the east of the northernmost parking space on the west side
 of the 7514 Skokie Boulevard building.
 d. The removal of all asphalt pavement between the public sidewalk and the 7514
 Skokie Boulevard building as well as between the public sidewalk and the
 easternmost parking space on the south side of the subject site and restores this
 area with landscaping.
2. Prior to the issuance of an occupancy permit, the petitioner must:
 a. Patch, sealcoat, and restripe all parking lots to provide 32 parking spaces, and
 reanchor all wheel stops.
 b. Remove all reserved parking signs and posts from the south side of the property.
 c. Provide one way pavement markings at the entrance and exit driveways of the
 parking lot to the east of the 7520 Skokie Boulevard building.
 d. Ensure that a total of 2 separate exits be provided from the assembly space that
 the church is proposing to occupy and that the door swings meet code.
 e. Ensure that all existing exit signage and emergency lighting have a 90-minute
 battery back-up.
 f. Relocate the FedEx drop box from the north end of the sidewalk abutting the east
 side of the 7520 Skokie Boulevard building to the south end of the sidewalk.
 g. Ensure that all existing tenants within the building that do not currently have an
 occupancy permit obtain a certificate of occupancy.
 h. Submit to the Village of Skokie Community Development Department a Cook
 County Assessor's Office Petition to Consolidation of Property with associated fees
 to consolidate property identification numbers 10-28-408-025-0000, 10-28-408-
 026-0000, 10-28-408-027-0000, 10-28-408-028-0000, 10-28-408-029-0000, 10-
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 28-408-030-0000, and 10-28-408-031-0000 into 2 separate tax parcels or provide
 evidence that the petition was submitted to Cook County.
 g. Submit a landscape plan showing the new landscaping to be installed in the area
 between the public sidewalk and the 7514 Skokie Boulevard building as well as
 the area between the public sidewalk and the easternmost parking space on the
 south side of the subject site and all associated recording fees.
3. The maximum seating capacity in the worship area shall be limited to 85 seats. Any
 increase in the seating capacity or the overall area that the church occupies in the
 building shall require an amendment to the special use permit through the full public
 hearing process.
4. Any change in user to another religious group shall require an application for a new
 special use permit, including public hearings.
5. No vacant space that will remain within the building subsequent to the church’s
 occupancy shall be permitted to be leased or occupied without first obtaining relief
 from the parking requirements of the Zoning Ordinance.
STANDARD SPECIAL USE CONDITIONS
6. The petitioner must operate the proposed use in substantial conformance with the
 final Village approved site plan, dated <insert date of final approved plan>, 7514
 Skokie Boulevard floor plan received April 17, 2015, 7520 Skokie Boulevard site
 plan/demolition plan received April 17, 2015, and 7520 Skokie Boulevard ground
 floor plan received April 17, 2015.
7. All fencing, walls, sidewalks, driveways, curbs, wheel stops, parking areas, signage,
 landscaping, structures, and any other facilities or infrastructure on the Subject
 Property must be maintained in a good state of repair, and when needed, be
 repaired or replaced in a timely manner.
8. Parking lot and exterior lighting must meet IES standards, be full cut-off design and
 be directed away from adjacent properties, subject to the approval of the
 Engineering Division.
9. All off-street parking spaces must be legibly striped and maintained.
10. All modifications to building elevations, signage, and landscaping shall be subject to
 the review and approval of the Skokie Appearance Commission.
11. All signage must conform to the Skokie Village Code. Any sign on the Subject
 Property that is in violation of that Code must be removed or modified to conform
 with the Village Code prior to the issuance of an occupancy permit.
12. Vehicles must always be parked between, and not overlap, the striped lines of
 designated parking spaces and must not block driveways, sidewalks, aisles, or other
 points of access.
13. All private and public sidewalks must be maintained free of snow, ice, sleet, or other
 objects that may impede travel.
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14. All buildings must meet current International Building and NFPA Life Safety Codes as
 amended.
15. Prior to the issuance of building permits, the petitioners must submit to the Planning
 Division of the Community Development Department the name, address, and
 telephone number of the company and contact person responsible for site
 maintenance in compliance with the special use permit.
16. If work is to be performed on public property or if public property is utilized or
 impacted during construction and/or development, the owner shall provide, or shall
 cause the developer and/or contractor to provide, the Village of Skokie with a
 certificate of insurance naming the Village of Skokie as additionally insured for any
 and all claims related to any and all work. The owner shall hold, and shall cause the
 developer and/or contractor to hold, the Village of Skokie harmless and indemnify
 the Village for any and all claims for property damage or personal injury related to
 work on or use of public property.
17. The petitioners shall comply with all Federal and State statutes, laws, rules and
 regulations and all Village codes, ordinances, rules, and regulations.
18. Failure to abide by any and all terms of this Ordinance shall be cause for the Village
 to initiate hearings to determine whether the subject Ordinance, as well as any
 applicable business licenses, should be revised or revoked.
19. The petitioners shall pay all costs related to any hearings conducted as a result of
 non-compliance with any of the provisions of the enabling ordinance. The costs
 shall include but not be limited to court reporter fees, attorney fees, and staff time
 required researching and conducting said hearing.




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PLAN COMMISSION
POSITIVE FINDINGS OF FACT 2015-20P: Special Use Permit
Plan Commission Council Chambers, 8:00 PM, June 1, 2015


Consideration Finding
The request is consistent with the intent of the The request for religious assembly is
Comprehensive Plan. consistent with the intent of the retail/service
 employment use identified in the
 Comprehensive Plan.
The request will not adversely affect adjacent There should be no adverse effects of the
properties. proposed use upon the properties that are
 adjacent to the subject site. There will be
 little to no traffic, parking, or noise impact
 upon other businesses in the building or
 within the area since most of these
 businesses will be closed in the evenings and
 on the weekends, when the majority of
 church activities will be taking place.
The request is compatible with the existing or The request for religious assembly is
allowable uses of adjacent properties. compatible with the existing or allowable
 uses of adjacent properties.
The request demonstrates that adequate public Adequate public facilities will exist to serve
facilities, including roads, drainage, utilities, the requested use.
and police and fire protection exist or will exist
to serve the requested use at the time such
facilities are needed.
The request demonstrates adequate provision Adequate provision for maintenance and use
for maintenance and use of the associated of the associated structure is demonstrated
structures. by the request.
The request has considered and, to the degree No adverse effects on the environment will
possible, addressed the adverse effects on the be created by the proposed use. The
natural environment. removal of the asphalt pavement between
 the 7514 Skokie Boulevard building and
 parking lot and the public sidewalk will
 increase permeable surface and decrease
 runoff at the subject site.
The request will not create undue traffic Undue traffic congestion will not be created
congestion. by the proposed use. Most of the traffic
 generated by the use will occur during
 evenings and weekends, when most other
 businesses within the area are closed.
The request will not adversely affect public There should be no adverse effect upon
health, safety, and welfare. public health, safety, and welfare.

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The request conforms to all applicable The request conforms to all applicable
provisions of this code, except where relief is provisions of this code.
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STAFF REPORT 2015-20P: Special Use Permit
Community Development Department Council Chambers, 7:30 PM, May 21, 2015


To: Paul Luke, Chairman, Skokie Plan Commission
From: Mike Voitik, Planning Technician
Re: 2015-20P: Special Use Permit
 7514 Skokie Boulevard #103 and 7520 Skokie Boulevard #102 and #103
 Religious Assembly

General Information
Location 7514 Skokie Boulevard #103 and 7520 Skokie Boulevard #102
 and #103
Purpose To obtain approval for a special use permit for religious assembly
Petitioner SA Skokie, LLC, on behalf of Agape Life Outreach Center
 Ministries
Size of Site 24,421 square feet (0.56 acres) with 206.96 feet of frontage on
 Skokie Boulevard and 118.00 feet of frontage on Jerome Street.
Existing Zoning & B2 Commercial – attached 1- and 2-story, multi-tenant office
Land Use buildings containing a dental lab, consulting services, a law
 office, a clinic, and vacant office space
Adjacent Zoning & North B2 Commercial – veterinary service, dry-cleaning and
Land Use laundry establishment, hair salon, medical supply store
 South B2 Commercial – child day care not in a residence, civic
 organization
 East B2 Commercial – bank with drive-through
 West R2 Single-Family – detached residences
Comprehensive Plan The site is designated as Retail/Service Employment.


SITE INFORMATION
 Public sidewalks are present along Skokie Boulevard and Jerome Street.
 Overhead utilities are present on the east side of the alley to the west of the subject
 site.
 The northern parking lot is accessible from one-way driveways at Skokie Boulevard
 (entrance) and Jerome Street (exit).
 The southern parking lot is accessible from a driveway at Skokie Boulevard and from
 the alley running to the west of the subject site.
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 The site is directly served by the CTA 54A North Cicero/Skokie Blvd. bus. The Pace
 210 Lincoln Avenue bus stops within a block of the subject site.

PETITIONER’S SUBMITTAL
The petitioner is requesting a special use permit for religious assembly at 7514 Skokie
Boulevard #103 and 7520 Skokie Boulevard #102 and #103 in a B2 Commercial
district. Agape Life Outreach Center Ministries intends to operate an 85-seat church
and related uses within spaces that were formerly occupied by offices.
The church, which currently has 120 members, moved out of its former location at 9000
Kildare Avenue in 2014 due to scheduling conflicts with St. Timothy’s Lutheran Church,
and is presently leasing space at the Holiday Inn Chicago North Shore on Touhy
Avenue. The church states that the subject site “will allow… more physical space and
flexibility to expand on [its] community-based mission activities.” In addition to church
services, spaces within the buildings will also be used for meetings, bible study classes,
and fellowship. Unit #103 at the 7514 building will be used for social actitivities.
Within the 7520 building, the assembly and bible study portion of the use will occupy
unit #102, and unit #103 will be used as the church office and conference room.
Church attendees will be able to enter the building through the main doors on the east
side of the 7520 building as well as doors on the south side of the 7514 building.
Although the space will be used 7 days a week, church services will only be held on
Sunday mornings (10:00 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.) and evenings (6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m.),
with the counseling office open on Sunday afternoons from 1:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. The
church office will be open Monday through Friday from 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Group
meetings will take place on Tuesday evenings from 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. and Bible
studies will take place on Thursday evenings from 6:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. A youth
group will meet on Friday evenings from 6:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. On Saturdays, the
counseling office will be open from 10:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m.
With regards to how the use will impact the surrounding community, the church
proposes that:
 [O]ur establishment will continue to have a positive effect and impact on the Skokie
 community. By collaborating and connecting with other community partners and
 effectively publicizing and using various avenues to communicate our services and
 programs to Skokie residents we will no doubt be providing a value added community
 service. By virtue of our members utilizing these services, this will drive people traffic in
 the Skokie area. Our members will be encouraged to use Skokie businesses and “buy”
 Skokie. We are positive that restaurants especially, will see an increase in customer
 patronage.




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STAFF ANALYSIS
Comments
Staff Comment and Review sheets were sent to all pertinent departments and were
received from the Engineering Division and the Fire Department. All other departments
returned the sheets with no comments regarding the subject case.

 Engineering Division
 The building at 7520 was originally constructed for use as an art gallery, which has a
 lower parking ratio of 1 space per 800 square feet than the 1 space per 300 square
 feet for office uses. The proposed use will occupy several vacant office spaces
 within both buildings and a total of 45 parking spaces are required for the buildings
 if the remaining vacant space within the buildings is excluded.
 While the submitted site plan indicates that a total of 30 parking spaces are
 provided, an older site plan from 1987 demonstrates that 33 spaces can actually be
 provided. However, the existing handicapped accessible parking space that is
 located on the south side of the 7514 building does not meet current state standards
 and must be removed and relocated across from the front entrance to the 7520
 Skokie Building. The relocation of this space will reduce the total number of spaces
 to 32.
 All parking lots must be patched, sealcoated, and restriped to provide 32 parking
 spaces, and all wheel stops must be reanchored. The reserved parking signs and
 posts must be removed from the south side of the property. One-way pavement
 markings must be provided at the entrance and exit driveways of the parking lot to
 the east of the 7520 building.
 All pavement between the public sidewalk and the 7514 building as well as between
 the public sidewalk and the easternmost parking space on the south side of the
 subject site must be removed and replaced with landscaping. A total of 2 bicycle
 parking spaces must be provided in compliance with §118-221 and §118-222 of the
 Skokie Village Code and be located within the area to the south of the staircase and
 to the east of the northernmost parking space on the west side of the 7514 building.
 There is presently no bicycle parking provided at the subject site.

 Fire Department
 The Fire Department requires that the petitioner provide a total of 2 separate exits
 for the assembly space that the church is proposing to occupy. The door swings for
 these exits must meet code. All existing exit signage and emergency lighting must
 have a 90-minute battery back-up.

 Planning Division
 The Planning Division recommends approval of the special use permit request for
 religious assembly. Per case 92-46Z, the ZBA granted an allowance for 48 required
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 parking spaces at the subject site, which only provided 33 spaces. With the
 required modification of the accessible space, a total of 32 spaces will now be
 provided on site; therefore, no relief or variance would be needed for up to 47
 required parking spaces. The current parking requirement for both buildings
 (excluding the 2 units that will remain vacant) is 45 spaces, thus additional
 occupancy is allowed for up to 2 parking spaces and no relief is needed at this time.
 There will be little to no traffic or parking impact upon other businesses at the
 subject site because most of those businesses will be closed during evenings and
 weekends, when the most parking-intensive church activities will be taking place.
 The dental lab, which is located in the 7514 building, would occasionally be open on
 evenings and weekends during periods when it has a heavy workload, but a
 maximum of 2 employees would be working at that business during those time
 periods. There will be no negative economic impact upon the local tax base because
 the proposed use will be leasing space within a taxable property.
 The property owner must relocate the FedEx drop box from the north end of the
 sidewalk abutting the east side of the 7520 building to the south end of the
 sidewalk. All existing tenants within the building that do not currently have an
 occupancy permit must obtain a certificate of occupancy. All the property
 identification numbers on the site must be consolidated into a single tax parcel or
 evidence must be provided that the petition was submitted to Cook County.
 The maximum seating capacity in the worship area would be limited to 85 seats.
 Any increase in the seating capacity or the overall area that the church occupies in
 the building shall require an amendment to the special use permit through the full
 public hearing process. Any change in user to another religious group shall require
 an application for a new special use permit, including public hearings.
 The petitioner must submit an enlarged, revised site plan that is drawn to scale.
 Staff recommends that the petitioner use the existing site plan, dated March 27,
 1987, as a basis for the new site plan. Additionally, the petitioner must submit a
 landscape plan showing the new landscaping to be installed in the area between the
 public sidewalk and the 7514 Skokie Boulevard building as well as the area between
 the public sidewalk and the easternmost parking space on the south side of the
 subject site and all associated recording fees

APPEARANCE COMMISSION
Appearance Commission review is not required.

STAFF RECOMMENDATIONS
Staff recommends that the petitioner’s request for a special use permit for religious
assembly at 7514 Skokie Boulevard #103 and 7520 Skokie Boulevard #102 and #103 in
a B2 Commercial district be APPROVED, based upon the Proposed Positive Findings of
Fact and subject to the recommended and standard special use permit conditions.

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RECOMMENDED SPECIAL USE CONDITIONS
1. Prior to the issuance of an occupancy permit, the petitioner must submit an
 enlarged, revised site plan that is drawn to scale that:
 a. Removes the easternmost and westernmost parallel parking spaces along the
 south side of the 7514 Skokie Boulevard building and the depiction of a total of
 32 parking spaces, including a handicapped parking space with striped loading
 area and R7-8 and R7-I101 signage across from the front entrance to the 7520
 Skokie Boulevard Building.
 b. Removes the curbing depicted in the easternmost space of the row of parking
 spaces on the south side of the subject site.
 c. Shows 2 bicycle parking spaces in compliance with §118-221 and §118-222 of the
 Skokie Village Code. The spaces must be located within the area to the south of
 the staircase and to the east of the northernmost parking space on the west side
 of the 7514 Skokie Boulevard building.
 d. The removal of all asphalt pavement between the public sidewalk and the 7514
 Skokie Boulevard building as well as between the public sidewalk and the
 easternmost parking space on the south side of the subject site and restores this
 area with landscaping.
2. Prior to the issuance of an occupancy permit, the petitioner must:
 a. Patch, sealcoat, and restripe all parking lots to provide 32 parking spaces, and
 reanchor all wheel stops.
 b. Remove all reserved parking signs and posts from the south side of the property.
 c. Provide one way pavement markings at the entrance and exit driveways of the
 parking lot to the east of the 7520 Skokie Boulevard building.
 d. Ensure that a total of 2 separate exits be provided from the assembly space that
 the church is proposing to occupy and that the door swings meet code.
 e. Ensure that all existing exit signage and emergency lighting have a 90-minute
 battery back-up.
 f. Relocate the FedEx drop box from the north end of the sidewalk abutting the east
 side of the 7520 Skokie Boulevard building to the south end of the sidewalk.
 g. Ensure that all existing tenants within the building that do not currently have an
 occupancy permit obtain a certificate of occupancy.
 h. Submit to the Village of Skokie Community Development Department a Cook
 County Assessor's Office Petition to Consolidation of Property with associated fees
 to consolidate property identification numbers 10-28-408-025-0000, 10-28-408-
 026-0000, 10-28-408-027-0000, 10-28-408-028-0000, 10-28-408-029-0000, 10-
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 evidence that the petition was submitted to Cook County.
 g. Submit a landscape plan showing the new landscaping to be installed in the area
 between the public sidewalk and the 7514 Skokie Boulevard building as well as
 the area between the public sidewalk and the easternmost parking space on the
 south side of the subject site and all associated recording fees.
3. The maximum seating capacity in the worship area shall be limited to 85 seats. Any
 increase in the seating capacity or the overall area that the church occupies in the
 building shall require an amendment to the special use permit through the full public
 hearing process.
4. Any change in user to another religious group shall require an application for a new
 special use permit, including public hearings.
5. No vacant space that will remain within the building subsequent to the church’s
 occupancy shall be permitted to be leased or occupied without first obtaining relief
 from the parking requirements of the Zoning Ordinance.
STANDARD SPECIAL USE CONDITIONS
6. The petitioner must operate the proposed use in substantial conformance with the
 final Village approved 7514 Skokie Bouelvard floor plan dated <insert date of final
 approved plan>, 7520 Skokie Boulevard site plan/demolition plan dated <insert date
 of final approved plan>, and 7520 Skokie Boulevard ground floor plan dated <insert
 date of final approved plan>.
7. All fencing, walls, sidewalks, driveways, curbs, wheel stops, parking areas, signage,
 landscaping, structures, and any other facilities or infrastructure on the Subject
 Property must be maintained in a good state of repair, and when needed, be
 repaired or replaced in a timely manner.
8. Parking lot and exterior lighting must meet IES standards, be full cut-off design and
 be directed away from adjacent properties, subject to the approval of the
 Engineering Division.
9. All off-street parking spaces must be legibly striped and maintained.
10. All modifications to building elevations, signage, and landscaping shall be subject to
 the review and approval of the Skokie Appearance Commission.
11. All signage must conform to the Skokie Village Code. Any sign on the Subject
 Property that is in violation of that Code must be removed or modified to conform
 with the Village Code prior to the issuance of an occupancy permit.
12. Vehicles must always be parked between, and not overlap, the striped lines of
 designated parking spaces and must not block driveways, sidewalks, aisles, or other
 points of access.
13. All private and public sidewalks must be maintained free of snow, ice, sleet, or other
 objects that may impede travel.

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14. All buildings must meet current International Building and NFPA Life Safety Codes as
 amended.
15. Prior to the issuance of building permits, the petitioners must submit to the Planning
 Division of the Community Development Department the name, address, and
 telephone number of the company and contact person responsible for site
 maintenance in compliance with the special use permit.
16. If work is to be performed on public property or if public property is utilized or
 impacted during construction and/or development, the owner shall provide, or shall
 cause the developer and/or contractor to provide, the Village of Skokie with a
 certificate of insurance naming the Village of Skokie as additionally insured for any
 and all claims related to any and all work. The owner shall hold, and shall cause the
 developer and/or contractor to hold, the Village of Skokie harmless and indemnify
 the Village for any and all claims for property damage or personal injury related to
 work on or use of public property.
17. The petitioners shall comply with all Federal and State statutes, laws, rules and
 regulations and all Village codes, ordinances, rules, and regulations.
18. Failure to abide by any and all terms of this Ordinance shall be cause for the Village
 to initiate hearings to determine whether the subject Ordinance, as well as any
 applicable business licenses, should be revised or revoked.
19. The petitioners shall pay all costs related to any hearings conducted as a result of
 non-compliance with any of the provisions of the enabling ordinance. The costs
 shall include but not be limited to court reporter fees, attorney fees, and staff time
 required researching and conducting said hearing.
ATTACHMENTS
1. Proposed Positive Findings of Fact
2. Memorandum from the Engineering Division, dated May 18, 2015
3. 7514-7520 Skokie Boulevard Existing Site Plan, dated March 27, 1987
4. 7514 Skokie Boulevard Floor Plan, received April 17, 2015
5. 7520 Skokie Boulevard Site Plan/Demolition Plan, received April 17, 2015
6. 7520 Skokie Boulevard Floor Plan, received April 17, 2015
7. Plat of Survey, dated August 8, 1986
8. Land Use and Zoning Map




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 Plan Commission Meeting Minutes
 Date: May 21, 2015


A motion was made by Commissioner Mitchell to approve the minutes of the May 7,
2015 meeting and seconded by Commissioner Marek. All voted aye.


Case Description

2015-20P – Special Use Permit: 7514 Skokie Boulevard #103 and 7520 Skokie
Boulevard #102 and #103
SA Skokie, LLC, on behalf of Agape Life Center Ministries, requests a special use permit
in a B2 Commercial zoning district for religious assembly at 7514 Skokie Boulevard
#103 and 7520 Skokie Boulevard #102 and #103 and any relief discovered during the
review of this case.
PINs: 10-28-408-025-0000, 10-28-408-026-0000, 10-28-408-027-0000, 10-28-408-028-
0000, 10-28-408-029-0000, 10-28-408-030-0000, and 10-28-408-031-0000

Discussion and Interested Parties

Legal Notice was properly posted, advertised and delivered to the property owners in the
area of the subject site as prescribed by the Zoning Chapter. Corporation Council wanted
confirmation from Pastor Brown regarding the notice mailing date of 7 properties listed
on the last page of the affidavit of notice as it was not signed or dated.

Arlem Brown, pastor for Agape Life Center Ministries presented the case. He is familiar
to the Plan Commission as he was a petitioner at a previous meeting requesting space at
8001 Lincoln Avenue. As of February 5, 2015, case 2014-25P has been withdrawn.
Space at the subject site is smaller but they have more flexibility in scheduling their
programs. Relief is not necessary at this site as parking is not an issue.

Staff requested that the report be accepted into the record. Staff recommends that the
property owner consolidate the 7 property identification numbers into one single tax
parcel. Discussion with the property owner revealed that he does not want to consolidate
because at some future date he might want to sell off 1 building. Also noted was the
request by staff that the petitioner submit revised drawing and landscape plans including
a handicap ramp before an occupancy permit can be obtained.

A commissioner noted that the maximum occupancy is 85 seats and with membership at
120, he wanted some clarification. Pastor Brown stated that there will be a few church
services on Sundays; 2 in the morning and 1 in the evening. Attendance for bible study
classes are between 15 and 20 people.

Kathleen M. Nelson, 4849 Jerome, stated that she lives in the neighborhood and did not
receive notice. She found out about the meeting from seeing a sign posted on the
property. None of her neighbors received notice either. She is concerned that the church
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will have a negative parking impact on Howard Street. The Ethical Humanist Society
holds Sunday meetings and cars are parked up and down Howard. Jerome is used as a
cut-through street - drivers avoid the traffic lights at the busy intersection of Lincoln,
Skokie Boulevard and Howard. There have been many accidents on Jerome and Skokie
Boulevard. Ms. Nelson stated that she would like some time to review the report and
prepare questions. The chairman stated that the Plan Commission is a recommending
body and suggested bringing her concerns to the Planning Department so that a planner
can explain the report. A final decision on the case will be made by the Village Board at
a later date.

Corporation Counsel verified the notice list and stated that her location is just beyond the
250 foot boundary.

Recommendation and Voting

A motion was made to approve the request as amended for a special use permit for
religious assembly in a B2 Commercial district. The vote was unanimous.

Motion: Mitchell Second: Marek Absent: Berman
 Burman
 Carandang
 Laxpati
Ayes: 5
Nays: 0




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MINUTES of a regular meeting of the Mayor and the Board of Trustees of the Village of
Skokie, Cook County, Illinois held in the Council Chambers at 5127 Oakton Street at 8
p.m. on Monday, June 1, 2015

In the Mayor’s absence, Village Clerk Pramod Shah entertained a motion to appoint Trustee
Roberts as Mayor Pro Tempore.
Motion to appoint Trustee Roberts as Mayor Pro Tempore
Moved: Trustee Bromberg Seconded: Trustee Sutker
Ayes: Sutker, Ulrich, Bromberg, Klein, Gray-Keeler and Mayor Pro Tempore
Nays: None.
Absent: Mayor Van Dusen
MOTION CARRIED

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

The Mayor Pro Tempore called the meeting to order.
The Clerk called the Roll. Those present were Trustees Sutker, Ulrich, Bromberg, Klein and
Gray-Keeler and Mayor Pro Tempore. Mayor Van Dusen was not present.

Motion to approve the Consent Agenda.
Moved: Trustee Sutker Seconded: Trustee Ulrich
Ayes: Sutker, Ulrich, Bromberg, Klein, Gray-Keeler and Mayor Pro Tempore
Nays: None.
Absent: Mayor Van Dusen
MOTION CARRIED

* Approve, as submitted, minutes of regular meeting held Monday, May 18, 2015.
Omnibus vote.

* Approve Voucher List #2-FY16 of June 1, 2015.
Omnibus vote.


Recognition, Awards and Honorary Presentations.
A. Award:
Chairman of the Fine Arts Commission Andrea Siegel presented the 2015 Skokie Award
for Artistic Excellence to Eddy “The Chief” Clearwater and the Skokie Concert Choir.

Report of the Village Manager.
*A. Stop Loss Liability Coverage.
Motion to concur with staff’s recommendation to purchase stop loss coverage between $1
million and $2 million from Gemini Insurance at a premium of $195,477.62.
Omnibus vote.

B. Request for Executive Session.
Motion to approve the Village Manager’s request for an Executive Session pursuant to Section 2,
Paragraph C.6 of the State of Illinois Open Meetings Act at the end of the regular meeting and to
adjourn therefrom.
Moved: Trustee Sutker Seconded: Trustee Klein
Ayes: Sutker, Ulrich, Bromberg, Klein, Gray-Keeler and Mayor Pro Tempore
Nays: None.
Absent: Mayor Van Dusen
MOTION CARRIED


Report of the Corporation Counsel.
FIRST READING:
A. An ordinance establishing the compensation of the Village Manager, Deputy Village Clerk,
Corporation Counsel and Assistant Corporation Counsels of the Village of Skokie. This item is
on the agenda for first reading and will be on the June 15, 2015 agenda for second reading and
adoption.
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B. Executive Session
Motion to approve the Corporation Counsel’s request for an Executive Session in accordance
with Paragraph 2(c)(11) of the Illinois Open Meetings Act pertaining to the review and
discussion of pending litigation.
Moved: Trustee Sutker Seconded: Trustee Ulrich
Ayes: Sutker, Ulrich, Bromberg, Klein, Gray-Keeler and Mayor Pro Tempore
Nays: None.
Absent: Mayor Van Dusen
MOTION CARRIED


New Business.
Community Director Peyer and Plan Commission Chairman Luke presented the New
Business.
A. Case 2010-18P – A request by the owner of Old Orchard Towers at 5200-5260 Old
Orchard Road for an amendment to Site Plan Approval Ordinance 10-11-Z-3796 through the
Modified Review Procedure to allow changes to the site landscape plan
Motion to approve the Petitioner’s request that Site Plan approval ordinance 10-11-Z-
3796 be amended by modifying condition #1 subject to all conditions.
Moved: Trustee Klein Seconded: Trustee Gray-Keeler
Ayes: Sutker, Ulrich, Bromberg, Klein, Gray-Keeler and Mayor Pro Tempore
Nays: None.
Absent: Mayor Van Dusen
MOTION CARRIED


Plan Commission.
Chairman Paul Luke presented the Plan Commission Case.
A. Plan Commission Case 2015-20P – Special Use Permit: 7514 Skokie
Boulevard, #103 and 7520 Skokie Boulevard, #102 and #103 (Agape Life Center
Ministries/Pastor Brown’s Church)
Motion to concur with the Plan Commission to grant the special use permit at 7514
Skokie Boulevard, #103 and 7520 Skokie Boulevard #102 and #103 subject to all
conditions.
Moved: Trustee Sutker Seconded: Trustee Gray-Keeler
Ayes: Sutker, Ulrich, Bromberg, Klein, Gray-Keeler and Mayor Pro Tempore
Nays: None.
Absent: Mayor Van Dusen
MOTION CARRIED


Citizen Comments. None

Adjournment
Motion to adjourn at 8:35 p.m.
Moved: Trustee Bromberg Seconded: Trustee Sutker
Ayes: Sutker, Ulrich, Bromberg, Klein, Gray-Keeler and Mayor Pro Tempore
Nays: None.
Absent: Mayor Van Dusen
MOTION CARRIED

 __________________________

 Pramod Shah, Village Clerk

Approved:
______________________
Mayor George Van Dusen
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Closed Session
A Closed Session was held in the main floor conference room at 8:40 p.m. Those present were
Mayor Pro Tempore, Clerk Shah, Trustees Sutker, Ulrich, Bromberg, Klein and Gray-Keeler.
Also present was Manager Lockerby, Assistant Corporation Counsel Wicha, Corporation
Counsel Lorge, Assistant Corporation Counsel McCarthy , Risk Manager Prottsman, Community
Development Director Peyer and Economic Coordinator Thompson.
The meeting ended at 9:37 p.m.
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