Board of Trustees — Skokie, IL
Date: 2014-05-05

MONDAY, May 5, 2014 – 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 Wednesday, April 23, 2014.

* 5. Approve Voucher List #24-FY14 of May 5, 2014.

* 6. Proclamations and Resolutions.
 A. Proclamations:
 Police Week – May 11-17, 2014
 Emergency Medical Services Week – May 18-24, 2014
 National Public Works Week – May 18-24, 2014

 7. Recognition, Awards and Honorary Presentations.

* 8. Appointments, Reappointments and Resignations.
 A. Reappointments:
 Consumer Affairs Commission: Ruhul Chowdhury & Biju Krishnan (Terms End
 03/1/15)
 Human Relations Commission: Maria E. Monastero (Term Ends 04/01/16)
 B. Resignation:
 Commission on Family Services: Gary Gustin

 9. Presentations and Reports.

 10. Report of the Village Manager.
 A. Intergovernmental Cooperation Agreement between the Village of Skokie and the
 Illinois Enforcement Alarm System (ILEAS).
 * B. Recommended Village Code Amendment for Commuter Parking at the Dempster-
 Skokie CTA Train Station.
 * C. New Seating for Village Hall Work Stations – Corporate Concepts Inc., Lombard, IL -
 $44,800.
 * D. Scheduled Landscape Maintenance Services CTA Oakton St. Station, Skokie Blvd.
 Streetscape, Skokie Valley Bike Path & Dempster St. Medians – Herrera
 Landscaping - $100,745.55.
 * E. Fire Station 16 Air Conditioning Replacement – Atomatic Mechanical Services –
 Arlington Heights, IL - $179,930.
 * F. Bid Report – Public Works Roof Replacement – CSR Roofing Contractors, Oak Park,
 IL - $114,560.
 * G. Bid Report – Village Hall Elevator Modernization – Anderson Elevator, Broadview, IL
 - $59,711.

 11. Report of the Corporation Counsel.
 CONSENT:
 * A. An ordinance approving a plat of dedication for a portion of the property adjacent to
 8013 Floral Avenue, 5120 Oakton Street and 8000 Lincoln Avenue, Skokie, Illinois in
 a CX Core Mixed-Use district. This item is on the consent agenda for second
 reading and adoption.


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 * B. An ordinance approving a plat of dedication for a portion of the property adjacent to
 5021-5025 Oakton Street, Skokie, Illinois in a CX Core Mixed-Use district. This item
 is on the consent agenda for second reading and adoption.
 * C. An ordinance amending Chapter 26, Article XXVII, Sections 26-1301 and 26-1302, of
 the Skokie Village Code pertaining to sidewalk sale days. This item is on the
 consent agenda for second reading and adoption.
 * D. An ordinance vacating a portion of an unopened and unimproved residential north-
 south alley within an area bounded by Carol Avenue, Gross Point Road, Crain Street
 and Lockwood Avenue, in an R2 Single-Family district (2013-40P). This item is on
 the consent agenda for second reading and adoption.
 FIRST READING:
 E. An ordinance amending Chapter 70, Article V, Divisions 2 and 3, and Chapter 46,
 Article III, of the Skokie Village Code pertaining to firearms regulations and fees.
 This item is on the agenda for first reading and will be on the May 19, 2014 agenda
 for second reading and adoption.

 12. Unfinished Business.

 13. New Business.

 14. Plan Commission.
 A. Plan Commission Case 2014-4P – Zoning Chapter Amendment: Firearms Sellers
 and Firearms Ranges
 B. Plan Commission Case 2014-5P – Zoning Chapter Amendment: Self-storage
 Warehouse
 C. Plan Commission Case 2014-7P – Special Use Permit: 7540 McCormick Boulevard
 #138

 15. Citizen Comments.

 16. Adjournment.




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 WHEREAS, the Congress and President of the United States have designated May
15th as Peace Officers’ Memorial Day, and the week in which it falls as Police Week; and

 WHEREAS, the members of the law enforcement agency of Skokie, Illinois, play an
essential role in safe-guarding the rights and freedoms of Skokie; and

 WHEREAS, it is important that all citizens know and understand the problems,
duties and responsibilities of their police department, and that members of our police
department recognize their duty to serve the people, by safeguarding life and property, by
protecting them against violence, or disorder, and by protecting the innocent against deception
and the weak against oppression; and

 WHEREAS, the police department of Skokie has grown to be a modern and scientific
law enforcement agency, that unceasingly provides a vital public service.

 NOW, THEREFORE, I, GEORGE VAN DUSEN, Mayor of the Village of
Skokie do hereby proclaim the week of May 11 - 17, 2014, as


 “POLICE WEEK”

and call upon all citizens of Skokie and upon all patriotic, civic and educational organizations,
to observe Police Week, with appropriate ceremonies in which all of our people may join in
commemorating police officers, past and present, who by their faithful and loyal devotions to
their responsibilities, have rendered a dedicated service to their communities and, in doing so,
have established for themselves an enviable and enduring reputation for preserving the rights
and security of all citizens.

I further call upon all citizens of Skokie to observe May 15th, as Peace Officers’ Memorial
Day, in honor of those peace officers who, through their courageous deeds, have lost their
lives or have become disabled in the performance of duty.

 Dated this 5th day of May 2014
 _________________________________
 George Van Dusen
 Mayor
_______________________________________
Pramod C. Shah
Village Clerk




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 WHEREAS, emergency medical services is a vital public service; and

 WHEREAS, the members of emergency medical services teams are ready
to provide lifesaving care to those in need 24 hours a day, seven days a week;
and

 WHEREAS, access to quality emergency care dramatically improves the
survival and recovery rate of those who experience sudden illness or injury; and

 WHEREAS, emergency medical services teams consist of emergency
physicians, emergency nurses, emergency medical technicians, paramedics,
firefighters, educators, administrators, and others; and

 WHEREAS, the members of emergency medical services teams, whether
career or volunteer, engage in thousands of hours of specialized training and
continuing education, to enhance their lifesaving skills; and

 WHEREAS, it is appropriate to recognize the value and the
accomplishments of emergency medical services providers by designating
Emergency Medical Services Week.


 NOW, THEREFORE, I, GEORGE VAN DUSEN, Mayor of the Village of
Skokie, do hereby proclaim the week of May 18 - 24, 2014, as


 “EMERGENCY MEDICAL SERVICES WEEK”

and encourage the community to observe this week with appropriate programs,
ceremonies, and activities.

 Passed this 5thday of May 2014

 ____________________________________
 George Van Dusen
 Mayor
_____________________________________
Pramod C. Shah, Village Clerk




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 WHEREAS; public works services provided in the Village of Skokie are an
integral part of our citizens’ everyday lives; and

 WHEREAS; the support of an understanding and informed citizenry is vital to
the efficient operation of public works systems and programs, such as state-of-the-
art storm water runoff control, comprehensive refuse and recycling collection,
specialized traffic and civil engineering, dedicated maintenance of the urban forest,
maintenance of public rights-of-way and public buildings, maintenance of the public
fleet and efficient and effective snow removal; and

 WHEREAS; the health, safety, and comfort of this community greatly depends
on these services and programs; and

 WHEREAS; the quality and effectiveness of these services and programs is
vitally dependant upon the efforts and skill of public works staff; and

 WHEREAS; the Skokie Public Works Department has achieved accreditation
from the American Public Works Association; and

 WHEREAS; the accreditation of the Skokie Public Works Department has made
Skokie the only community in the United States to achieve accredited public works,
police, and fire departments; and

 WHEREAS; the efficiency of the qualified and dedicated personnel, who staff
public works divisions, is influenced by the people’s attitude and understanding of
the importance of the work they perform,

 NOW, THEREFORE, I, GEORGE VAN DUSEN, Mayor of the Village of Skokie,
do hereby proclaim the week of May 18 - 24, 2014, as


 “NATIONAL PUBLIC WORKS WEEK”

in the Village of Skokie, Illinois, and urge all our citizens to acquaint themselves with
the issues involved in providing public works services and to recognize the
contributions, which public works staff make every day, to our health, safety,
comfort, and quality of life.

 Dated this 5th day of May 2014

 _______________________________
 George Van Dusen
 Mayor
________________________________
Pramod C. Shah, Village Clerk



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 THIS ORDINANCE MAY BE CITED AS
 VILLAGE ORDINANCE NUMBER
 14-5-Z-


 AN ORDINANCE APPROVING A PLAT OF DEDICATION FOR
 A PORTION OF THE PROPERTY ADJACENT TO 8013 FLORAL
 AVENUE, 5120 OAKTON STREET AND 8000 LINCOLN AVENUE,
 SKOKIE, ILLINOIS IN A CX CORE MIXED-USE DISTRICT

1 WHEREAS, the Village of Skokie, the owner of the following described real property:

 2 THAT PART OF LOTS 14 AND 15 IN PETER BLAMEUSER’S SUBDIVISION OF THE
 3 SOUTH 105 ACRES OF THE SOUTHEAST QUARTER OF SECTION 21,
 4 TOWNSHIP 41 NORTH, RANGE 13 EAST OF THE THIRD PRINCIPAL MERIDIAN
 5 ACCORDING TO THE PLAT THEREOF RECORDED OCTOBER 24, 1872 AS
 6 DOCUMENT NO. 64272, TAKEN AS A TRACT AND DESCRIBED AS FOLLOWS:
 7 BEGINNING AT THE SOUTHEAST CORNER OF SAID TRACT; THENCE NORTH
 8 89º43’42” WEST ON AN ASSUMED BEARING ALONG THE SOUTH LINE OF SAID
 9 TRACT, 308.05 FEET TO THE SOUTHWEST CORNER OF SAID TRACT; THENCE
10 NORTH 00º47’37” EAST ALONG THE WEST LINE OF SAID TRACT, 14.28 FEET;
11 THENCE SOUTHEASTERLY ALONG A CURVE NON-TANGENT TO THE LAST
12 DESCRIBED LINE BEING CONCAVE NORTHEASTERLY HAVING A RADIUS OF
13 21.50 FEET, A CENTRAL ANGLE OF 48º36’38” AND A CHORD BEARING OF
14 SOUTH 65º25’23” EAST, A DISTANCE OF 18.24 FEET (17.70 FEET CHORD
15 MEASURE) TO A POINT OF TANGENCY; THENCE SOUTH 89º43’42” EAST, 136.11
16 FEET; THENCE NORTH 88º59’57” EAST, 126.28 FEET TO A POINT OF CURVE;
17 THENCE NORTHEASTERLY ALONG A CURVE CONCAVE NORTHWESTERLY
18 HAVING A RADIUS OF 30.50 FEET, A CENTRAL ANGLE OF 88º10’37” AND A
19 CHORD BEARING OF NORTH 44º54’39” EAST, A DISTANCE OF 46.94 FEET
20 (42.44 FEET CHORD MEASURE) TO THE EAST LINE OF SAID TRACT; THENCE
21 SOUTH 00º49’21” WEST ALONG SAID LAST DESCRIBED LINE, 40.00 FEET TO
22 THE POINT OF BEGINNING, IN COOK COUNTY, ILLINOIS.
23 PINS: 10-21-413-014, 10-21-413-016, 10-21-413-017, 10-21-413-025
24 more commonly known as portions of 8013 Floral Avenue, 5120 Oakton Street and 8000
25 Lincoln Avenue, Skokie, Illinois (hereinafter collectively the “Dedicated Property”) in a CX
26 Core Mixed-Use district, is dedicating the Subject Property, as depicted on the “Plat of
27 Dedication for Roadway Purposes” plat, dated March 12, 2014, and revised March 18,
28 2014, a copy of which is attached hereto as Exhibit “1”; and

29 WHEREAS, the dedication is being made specifically for the public purpose of
30 increasing the Oakton Street right of way, from Floral Avenue to Lincoln Avenue. This
31 dedication will allow a standard width sidewalk and placement of the sidewalk on the public
32 right of way. With the addition of the Dedicated Property, the turning radius at the northwest
33 corner of Lincoln Avenue and Oakton Street will be improved and will allow for a new traffic
34 signal support pole; and

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1 WHEREAS, the Community Development Director reviewed the request for the
2 dedication and recommended to the Mayor and Board of Trustees that the requested
3 dedication be approved as it meets all Village of Skokie requirements as stated in his
4 memorandum dated March 20, 2014; and

5 WHEREAS, the Mayor and Board of Trustees, at a public meeting duly held on April
6 23, 2014 concurred in the aforesaid recommendation of the Skokie Plan Commission:

7 NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED by the Mayor and Board of Trustees of the
8 Village of Skokie, Cook County, Illinois:

9 Section 1: That the above stated Recitals are restated and incorporated as if
10 stated in full.

11 Section 2: That the dedication of the Subject Property, legally described above
12 and commonly known as portions of 8013 Floral Avenue, 5120 Oakton Street and 8000
13 Lincoln Avenue, Skokie, Illinois, in a CX Core Mixed-Use district, as depicted on the “Plat of
14 Dedication for Roadway Purposes”, dated March 12, 2014, and revised March 18, 2014, be
15 approved.

16 Section 3: That the “Plat of Dedication for Roadway Purposes”, dated March 12,
17 2014, and revised March 18, 2014, attached as “Exhibit 1”, except as it may be revised
18 subject to the approval of the Corporation Counsel and the Village Manager or designee, be
19 and the same is hereby accepted. The Plat shall be recorded with the Cook County
20 Recorder of Deeds Office.

21 Section 5: That this Ordinance shall be in full force and effect from and after its
22 passage, approval and recordation as provided by law.
23 ADOPTED this day of May, 2014.
24
25
26 Ayes: Village Clerk
27 Nays:
28 Absent: Approved by me this
29 day of May, 2014.
30 Attested and filed in my office
31 this day of May, 2014.
32
33
34
35 Village Clerk Mayor, Village of Skokie
36
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 THIS ORDINANCE MAY BE CITED AS
 VILLAGE ORDINANCE NUMBER
 14-5-Z-


 AN ORDINANCE APPROVING A PLAT OF DEDICATION FOR
 A PORTION OF THE PROPERTY ADJACENT TO 5021-5025 OAKTON
 STREET, SKOKIE, ILLINOIS IN A CX CORE MIXED-USE DISTRICT

1 WHEREAS, the owner of the following described real property:
2 THE NORTH 7 FEET OF LOTS 9 AND 10 IN BLOCK 1 IN CIRCUIT COURT
3 PARTITION OF THE NORTHEAST QUARTER OF SECTION 28, TOWNSHIP 41
4 NORTH, RANGE 13, EAST OF THE THIRD PRINCIPAL MERIDIAN, IN COOK
5 COUNTY, ILLINOIS.
6 PINS: 10-28-201-001-0000, 10-28-201-002-0000
7 more commonly known as a portion of property located at 5021-5025 Oakton Street,
8 Skokie, Illinois (hereinafter the “Dedicated Property”) in a CX Core Mixed-Use district, is
9 dedicating the Subject Property to the Village of Skokie, as depicted on the “Plat of
10 Dedication”, dated January 28, 2014, a copy of which is attached hereto as Exhibit “1”; and

11 WHEREAS, the Dedicated Property is a rectangular parcel measuring 7.00 feet by
12 59.60 feet and will be utilized for the public purpose of increasing the Oakton Street right of
13 way to a standard width and placing the public sidewalk on public property; and

14 WHEREAS, the property owner has made the dedication to the Village of Skokie
15 without compensation from the Village; and

16 WHEREAS, the Community Development Director reviewed the request for the
17 dedication and recommended to the Mayor and Board of Trustees that the requested
18 dedication be approved as stated in his memorandum dated April 8, 2014; and

19 WHEREAS, the Mayor and Board of Trustees, at a public meeting duly held on April
20 23, 2014 concurred in the aforesaid recommendation of the Skokie Plan Commission:

21 NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED by the Mayor and Board of Trustees of the
22 Village of Skokie, Cook County, Illinois:

23 Section 1: That the above stated Recitals are restated and incorporated as if
24 stated in full.

25 Section 2: That the dedication of the Subject Property, legally described above
26 and commonly known as a portion of property adjacent to 5021-5025 Oakton Street,
27 Skokie, Illinois, in a CX Core Mixed-Use district, as depicted on the “Plat of Dedication”,
28 dated January 28, 2014, be approved.

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1 Section 3: That the “Plat of Dedication”, dated January 28, 2014, attached as
2 “Exhibit 1”, except as it may be revised subject to the approval of the Corporation Counsel
3 and the Village Manager or designee, be and the same is hereby accepted. The Plat shall
4 be recorded with the Cook County Recorder of Deeds Office.

5 Section 4: That a notice of the approval of this Ordinance incorporating the
6 conditions contained herein shall be executed by the owner of the property in writing and
7 duly recorded with the Cook County Recorder of Deeds Office at the owner’s expense.

8 Section 5: That this Ordinance shall be in full force and effect from and after its
9 passage, approval and recordation as provided by law.
10 ADOPTED this day of May, 2014.
11
12
13 Ayes: Village Clerk
14 Nays:
15 Absent: Approved by me this
16 day of May, 2014.
17 Attested and filed in my office
18 this day of May, 2014.
19
20
21
22 Village Clerk Mayor, Village of Skokie
23
24
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 THIS ORDINANCE MAY BE CITED AS
 VILLAGE ORDINANCE NUMBER

 14-5-C-

 AN ORDINANCE AMENDING CHAPTER 26, ARTICLE XXVII, SECTIONS
 26-1301 AND 26-1302, OF THE SKOKIE VILLAGE CODE PERTAINING
 TO SIDEWALK SALE DAYS

1 WHEREAS, Chapter 26 of the Skokie Village Code (hereinafter “Code”) provides for
2 sidewalk sales in the Village of Skokie (hereinafter “Village”), including the Village Manager’s
3 authority to designate a specific time period for “Sidewalk Sale Days” and the Village
4 Manager’s ability to establish rules for the conduct of the “Sidewalk Sale Days”; and

5 WHEREAS, currently, the Code only allows for one Village-wide sidewalk sale each
6 year to be held over four consecutive days; and

7 WHEREAS, the Independent Merchants Association of Downtown Skokie (hereinafter
8 “IMODS”) has requested permission to hold a sidewalk sale on June 7, 2014, in conjunction
9 with the Downtown Skokie Rediscovered weekend; and

10 WHEREAS, for the last several years, the Skokie Chamber of Commerce has
11 requested a permit for the annual sidewalk sale in conjunction with the Backlot Bash, held in
12 August, which is then open to businesses throughout the Village; and

13 WHEREAS, sidewalk sale days are popular with merchants as a marketing tool and
14 often attract new customers to commercial districts and in addition, encourages merchants to
15 work together to attract customers; and

16 WHEREAS, in light of the aforementioned requests and after reviewing the Village
17 Code, Village Staff has recommended amending Chapter 26, Article XXVII, Sections 26-1301
18 and 26-1302 of the Code to:
19 (i) authorize the Village Manager to designate up to four (4) “Sidewalk Sale Days”
20 in one calendar year and each with a duration of no more than four (4)
21 consecutive days;

22 (ii) direct the Village Manager to establish and approve an application for the
23 “Sidewalk Sale Days”, and make it available to any Skokie business
24 association; and

25 WHEREAS, the Village Manager recommended to the Mayor and Board of Trustees
26 that Chapter 26, Article XXVII, Sections 26-1301 and 26-1302, of the Skokie Village Code be
27 amended accordingly; and

28 WHEREAS, the Mayor and Board of Trustees at a public meeting duly held on April
29 23, 2014, concurred in the aforesaid recommendation of the Village Manager; and


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1 NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED, by the Mayor and Board of Trustees of the
2 Village of Skokie, Cook County, Illinois;

3 Section 1: That Chapter 26, Article, XXVII, Sections 26-1301 and 26-1302 of the
4 Skokie Village Code be and the same is hereby amended in the manner hereinafter indicated.
5 The new material is highlighted in bold and the material to be deleted is highlighted and
6 stricken through.

7 Chapter 26 BUSINESSES
8 …
9 ARTICLE XXVII. SIDEWALK SALES
10 Sec. 26-1301. Designation of sidewalk sale days; permit.

11 The Village Manager shall be granted authority to designate 4 consecutive days during a
12 calendar year as "sidewalk sale days" on which retail merchants may hold a sidewalk sale. For
13 these 4 days only, retail merchants may apply for a permit which will allow them to conduct a
14 sale on the sidewalk in front of their stores of any of the merchandise customarily sold within the
15 store, excepting the sale of any type of meat, fish or poultry, refrigerated dairy products, or any
16 article proscribed by the Director of Public Health.

17 (a) The Village Manager is authorized to designate up to four (4) “Sidewalk Sale
18 Days” during a calendar year and each one shall have a duration of no more than
19 four (4) consecutive days.
20 (b) The Village Manager may designate “Sidewalk Sale Days” upon his own initiative
21 or upon application by any duly authorized Skokie business association or the
22 Skokie Chamber of Commerce.

23 Sec. 26-1302. Establishment of application, rules and regulations for conduct of sales
24 Sidewalk Sale Days.

25 The Village Manager shall set such rules and regulations and conditions with respect to
26 the sidewalk sale days as may be reasonably required to protect public health and safety and
27 cause a minimum of inconveniences to pedestrians and motorists.

28 (a) The Village Manager shall promulgate a set of rules and regulations with respect
29 to the coordination, conditions and public safety of Sidewalk Sale Days, including
30 the availability of sidewalk space for private vendors and artists in front of
31 businesses not participating in a Sidewalk Sale Day.
32 (b) An application for the designation for Sidewalk Sale Days shall be available in the
33 Village Manager’s Office. The application shall be in a form approved by the
34 Village Manager.

35 Sec. 26-1303. Conflicting regulations.

36 All existing codes, ordinances, and rules and regulations that are inconsistent with the
37 provisions of this article shall be deemed waived during the days designated pursuant to this
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1 Section 2: That this Ordinance shall be in full force and effect from and after its
2 passage, approval and publication in pamphlet form as provided by law.
3
 ADOPTED this day of May, 2014.

 Ayes:
 Nays: Village Clerk
 Absent:

 Attested and filed in my office Approved by me this day of
 this day of May, 2014; May, 2014.
 and published in pamphlet form
 according to law from May
 , 2014 to May , 2014.
 Mayor, Village of Skokie


 Village Clerk
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 THIS ORDINANCE MAY BE CITED AS
 VILLAGE ORDINANCE NUMBER
 14-5-Z-

 AN ORDINANCE VACATING A PORTION OF AN UNOPENED AND
 UNIMPROVED RESIDENTIAL NORTH-SOUTH ALLEY WITHIN
 AN AREA BOUNDED BY CAROL AVENUE, GROSS POINT ROAD,
 CRAIN STREET AND LOCKWOOD AVENUE, IN AN
 R2 SINGLE-FAMILY DISTRICT

1 WHEREAS, the Village of Skokie’s alley vacation program benefits both property
2 owners, by receiving increased land area that will potentially increase the value and
3 development potential of their property, and the Village by reducing maintenance costs; and

4 WHEREAS, alleys to be vacated were dedicated along with the original subdivisions,
5 however, they were never improved when the homes were constructed, and the Village
6 does not have any intent to open or improve them; and

7 WHEREAS, the owners of the property located at 8706 Gross Point Road
8 (hereinafter “Petitioners”) petitioned the Village to vacate a certain unopened alley adjacent
9 to their property. This alley is located between Petitioners’ property and 5242 Crain Street
10 and currently contains a paved driveway, brick retaining walls and landscaping (hereinafter
11 “Subject Property”). The Petitioners currently utilize the Subject Property to access a rear
12 outdoor parking area behind their residence. The Subject Property measures
13 approximately 0.056 acres, is 124.28 feet in length and at its widest point measures 39.29
14 feet, and is depicted on the Plat of Vacation, dated January 10, 2014, a copy of which is
15 attached hereto as Exhibit “A”; and

16 WHEREAS, the Subject Property is located in an R2 Single-Family district within an
17 area bounded by Carol Avenue, Gross Point Road, Crain Street and Lockwood Avenue and
18 is legally described in Exhibit “B” attached hereto; and

19 WHEREAS, in October of 2013, written notice was sent to the adjacent property
20 owners at 5242 Crain Street, informing them of the Petitioners’ desire to vacate the Subject
21 Property in their favor. No response was received; and

22 WHEREAS, the history of the Subject Property reveals previous attempts by the
23 Village to vacate it. On June 5, 1951, a Vacation Ordinance was adopted by the Village
24 Board, however, neither the Vacation Ordinance nor the corresponding Plat of Vacation was
25 ever recorded with the Cook County Recorder of Deeds as required. A 1979 Plat of Survey
26 for Petitioners’ property, and another document from 1981, includes the east half of the
27 Subject Property in the legal description, yet mortgage documents for both properties make
28 no reference to the vacation of the Subject Property; and
29
30 WHEREAS, the Skokie Plan Commission, at a public hearing duly held on January
31 16, 2014, having heard all presented testimony: (a) determined proper legal notice was

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1 achieved, including having again sent notice to the property owners at 5242 Crain Street
2 and (b) voted to recommend to the Mayor and Board of Trustees that the Subject Property
3 be vacated, subject to the conditions set forth in the Plan Commission Report dated April 7,
4 2014; and

5 WHEREAS, the nature and extent of the public use or public interest to be
6 subserved in the Subject Property shall warrant the vacation of the same; and

7 WHEREAS, the title and ownership of the portion of the Subject Property to be
8 vacated shall, pursuant to 65 ILCS 5/11-91-1, vest to the Petitioners as identified by the
9 Permanent Index Numbers (hereinafter “PIN”) and are listed by PIN block numbers in
10 Exhibit “B” attached hereto; and

11 WHEREAS, the only structure that may be built or maintained on the vacated alley is
12 a fence, and that any and all structures built or maintained by the property owners are done
13 so at the property owner’s risk. The Village will have the right to enter upon vacated alleys
14 and may damage or remove the structure, should the Village need to access the area
15 covered by the easement; and

16 WHEREAS, a permanent public easement for drainage purposes shall be
17 maintained by the Village, as well as easements for Village and Village-franchised public
18 utilities will remain over the entire area to be vacated; and

19 WHEREAS, compensation of $1,000.00 shall be paid by the Petitioners to cover the
20 Village’s costs and expenses; and

21 WHEREAS, subsequent to the Plan Commission hearing, further research revealed
22 that the June 5, 1951 Vacation Ordinance was recorded in the now defunct Torrens
23 Department in 1979 and, by Order of a Cook County Probate Judge in 1979, the east half of
24 the alley was included in the legal description for the title documents, when a previous
25 homeowner’s will was probated; and

26 WHEREAS, the Corporation Counsel, after a full review of all available documents,
27 determined that since the Vacation Ordinance, adopted on June 5, 1951, was never
28 properly recorded with the Cook County Recorder of Deeds as specifically directed by the
29 Vacation Ordinance for effectiveness, the Vacation Ordinance never went into effect.
30 Therefore the Subject Property was not previously vacated; and

31 WHEREAS, the Mayor and Board of Trustees of the Village of Skokie, at a public
32 meeting duly held April 7, 2014 concurred in the recommendation of the Skokie Plan
33 Commission;

34 NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED by the Mayor and Board of Trustees of the
35 Village of Skokie, Cook County, Illinois:

36 Section 1: That the following portion of the alley commonly described below, and
37 legally described in Exhibit “B” attached hereto, and depicted on the Plat of Vacation, dated
38 January 14, 2014, a copy of which is attached hereto as Exhibit “A”, located in the Village
39 of Skokie, be and the same is hereby vacated:


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1 The southern leg of the north-south alley in an area bounded by Carol
2 Avenue on the north, Gross Point Road on the east, Crain Street on the
3 south, and Lockwood Avenue on the west,
4 and the title to the vacated alley shall vest to the abutting property owner pursuant to 65
5 ILCS 5/11-91-1, as identified by the Permanent Index Numbers set out in Exhibit “B”
6 attached hereto.

7 Section 2: The property shall be vacated pursuant to the Plat of Vacation, dated
8 January 10, 2014, and as may be further revised with the approval of the Village Manager,
9 or designee, and Corporation Counsel.

10 Section 3: The Village, on its own behalf and on behalf of Village-franchised
11 public utilities, shall retain the right of entry upon the Subject Property in order to install,
12 repair, replace or remove, or engage in the maintenance of, any equipment or facility of any
13 such utility or the drainage conditions in the Subject Property. In the course of repair,
14 replacement or removal, or maintenance of equipment or facilities of a Village-franchised
15 public utility, or drainage conditions in, on or over the Subject Property, the Village or the
16 Village-franchised public utility shall not be held liable by any owner of the Subject Property
17 for any damage to structures, landscaping, or fences in, on or over the Subject Property.
18 Any and all structures, including a fence, built or maintained on the Subject Property are
19 done so at the owner of the Subject Property’s own risk.

20 Section 4: That the aforesaid vacation, incorporating the conditions contained
21 herein, shall be effective upon the recording of a Plat of Vacation by the Village of Skokie in
22 the Office of the Recorder of Deeds of Cook County.

23 Section 5: It is the intention of the Village that ownership and title to the vacated
24 alley shall pass to and vest in the adjacent property owner, as listed by the Permanent
25 Index Numbers in Exhibit “B”.

26 Section 6: That this Ordinance shall be in full force and effect from and after its
27 passage, approval, and recordation as provided by law.
28 ADOPTED this day of May,2014.
29
30 Village Clerk
31 Ayes:
32 Nays:
33 Absent:
34 Approved by me this day of
35 Attested and filed in my May, 2014.
36 office this day of
37 May, 2014.
38
39 Mayor, Village of Skokie
40
41 Village Clerk
42




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Exhibit A
 Exhibit B



THAT PART OF THE NORTH SOUTH ALLEY LYING NORTH OF THE NORTH LINE OF
CRAIN STREET; LYING SOUTH OF THE NORTH LINE OF LOTS 21 TO 28 (BOTH
INCLUSIVE) EXTENDED EAST FROM THE NORTHEAST CORNER OF LOT 28 TO A
POINT ON THE WEST LINE OF LOT 3; LYING EAST OF THE EAST LINE OF LOT 28;
LYING WEST OF THE WEST LINES OF LOTS 1 AND 2 AND THAT PART OF LOT 3
LYING SOUTH OF THE AFORESAID EXTENDED NORTH LINE OF LOTS 21 TO 28; ALL
IN BLOCK 11 IN ARTHUR DUNAS’ TERMINAL SUBDIVISION OF THE NORTH THREE
QUARTERS, EXCEPT THE SOUTH 30 RODS THEREOF, OF THE EAST HALF OF THE
NORTHWEST QUARTER OF SECTION 21, TOWNSHIP 41 NORTH, RANGE 13, EAST
OF THE THIRD PRINCIPAL MERIDIAN, IN COOK COUNTY, ILLINOIS.

AFFECTED PINS: 10-21-107-026-0000, 10-21-107-027-0000, 10-21-107-028-0000
 MML: 5/5/14 1st Reading
 E
 5/19/14 2nd Reading


 THIS ORDINANCE MAY BE CITED AS
 VILLAGE ORDINANCE NUMBER

 14-5-C-

 AN ORDINANCE AMENDING CHAPTER 70, ARTICLE V, DIVISIONS
 2 AND 3, AND CHAPTER 46, ARTICLE III, OF THE SKOKIE VILLAGE
 CODE PERTAINING TO FIREARMS REGULATIONS AND FEES

1 WHEREAS, Chapter 70, Article V, Division 2, of the Skokie Village Code provides for
2 rules and regulation pertaining to firearms; and

3 WHEREAS, Chapter 46, Article III, of the Skokie Village Code provides for fees for
4 business and occupation licenses; and

5 WHEREAS, while most laws concerning the licensing, possession and registration of
6 firearms are the exclusive domain of the State, municipalities retain limited powers regarding
7 the regulation of the sale and use of firearms; and

8 WHEREAS, the Village of Skokie (hereinafter “Village”) is always concerned for the
9 safety and welfare of its residents and is cognizant of recent court rulings concerning Second
10 Amendment rights and new legislative action in the State of Illinois; and

11 WHEREAS, given that residents now have the right to carry a concealed weapon at all
12 times and that there is a proliferation of firearms sales within the State of Illinois, it is in the
13 best interest of both those residents and the Village as a whole to make available and
14 encourage adequate training in the use of such weapons; and

15 WHEREAS, as there is a logical nexus between the purchase of firearms and the
16 opportunity to experience the firing of a firearm before such a purchase and the training on
17 the skills associated with the use of a firearm after such a purchase, the Village seeks to
18 establish that the sale of firearms only occur within a facility that has a firearms range; and

19 WHEREAS, the Corporation Counsel requested certain text amendments concerning
20 zoning regulations for firearms sales and firearms ranges as part of Plan Commission Case
21 2014-4P and further recommended to the Mayor and Board of Trustees that Chapter 70,
22 Article V, Divisions 2 and 3, of the Skokie Village Code be amended accordingly; and

23 WHEREAS, the Mayor and Board of Trustees at a public meeting duly held on May 5,
24 2014, concurred in the aforesaid recommendation of the Corporation Counsel; and

25 NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED, by the Mayor and Board of Trustees of the
26 Village of Skokie, Cook County, Illinois;

27 Section 1:  That Chapter 70, Article V, Divisions 2 and 3, of the Skokie Village
28 Code be and the same is hereby amended in the manner hereinafter indicated. The new


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1 material is highlighted in bold and the material to be deleted is highlighted and stricken
2 through.

3 Chapter 70 OFFENSES AND MISCELLANEOUS PROVISIONS
4 …
5 ARTICLE V. OFFENSES AFFECTING PUBLIC SAFETY
6 …
7 DIVISION 2. FIREARMS
8 Sec. 70-181. Sale and possession generally.
9 (a) It shall be unlawful for any person to carry or possess or sell, loan or give to any
10 person any blackjack, slingshot, metal knuckles, billy, bludgeon or similar object.
11 (b) It shall be unlawful for any person to carry or possess, with intent to use any of the
12 objects in subsection (a) of this section, a weapon or instrument unlawfully against
13 another. "Weapon" shall include but not be limited to a dagger, dirk, dangerous or
14 switchblade knife, razor, stiletto or any other dangerous or deadly weapon or
15 instrument of like character.

16 Sec. 70-182. Carrying concealed firearm.
17 No person shall carry concealed on or about their person a pistol, revolver or other
18 firearm unless they are in compliance with all State statutes and requirements. This
19 provision does not apply, however, to the following officers of their official duties: sheriffs,
20 constables, police officers or other duly constituted peace officers and wardens,
21 superintendents and keepers of jails and other institutions for the detention of persons
22 accused or convicted of crime; or to the following employees or agents while in the discharge
23 of the duties of their employment: watchmen, special agents and police officers employed by
24 railroads or express companies; or to persons lawfully summoned by an officer to assist in
25 making arrests or preserving the peace while so engaged in assisting such officer.

26 Sec. 70-183. Discharge of firearms.
27 It shall be unlawful for any person to fire or discharge any gun, pistol or other firearms,
28 or any airgun or toy pistol on which percussion caps are used, within the corporate limits of
29 the Village, unless within a licensed firearms range shooting gallery.

30 Sec. 70-184. Register of sales by firearms dealers.
31 (a) All persons dealing at retail within the Village in one or more of the following firearms:
32 (i) firearms of a size which may be concealed upon the person, (ii) shotguns, (iii) rifles,
33 or (iv) firearms of any description not enumerated in this section, shall keep a register
34 of all such firearms sold or given away by them.

35 (b) The register shall contain the following:
36 (1) The date of purchase of the firearm.
37 (2) The name, address and age of the purchaser or donee.
38 (3) The occupation of the purchaser or donee.


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1 (4) The kind, description and number of the firearm.
2 (5) The purpose for which the firearm was purchased or obtained.
3 (6) The price of the firearm.

4 Sec. 70-185. Permit for purchase of firearm.
5 It shall be unlawful for any person dealing in firearms without proper statutory licensing
6 by the State and federal licensing, which may be amended from time to time, to sell, barter,
7 loan or give away to any person within the Village any pistol, revolver, or other firearm of like
8 character which can be concealed upon the person unless such person so purchasing or
9 receiving such firearm shall have secured a written permit for the purchase of such firearm
10 from the Chief of Police, and it shall be the duty of the person dealing in firearms to receive
11 and keep such written permits from the Chief of Police in a permanent file for inspection
12 purposes. Every such person dealing in firearms shall, on demand, allow any police officer,
13 Sheriff or Deputy Sheriff to enter and inspect all stock on hand and shall, on request of such
14 officer, produce for inspection all written permits issued by the Chief of Police for the sale of
15 such firearms, and the register so required to be kept. It shall be the duty of the Chief of
16 Police to refuse such permits to all persons having been convicted of any crime, all minors,
17 and all persons not in possession of a firearms owner's card issued by the State. In case the
18 Chief of Police shall be satisfied that the applicant is of good moral character, it shall be the
19 duty of the Chief of Police to grant such permit.

20 Sec. 70-186. Selling or furnishing firearms to person under 18 years of age.
21 (a) It shall be unlawful for any person to sell, loan, rent or furnish to any person under 18
22 years of age minor any gun, pistol, rifle, revolver or other firearm within the Village.
23 (b) It shall be unlawful for any person to sell, loan or furnish to any person under the age
24 of 18 years, within the corporate limits of the Village, any airgun, air rifle, air pistol, or
25 slingshot, or any toy pistol that may be used with metal or paper caps.

26 (c) It shall be unlawful for any person to permit or facilitate the use of any firearm
27 by a person under 18 years of age at a licensed firearms range.

28 Sec. 70-187. Sale of certain knives prohibited.
29 It shall be unlawful for any person to sell, offer for sale or possess for the purpose of
30 selling any knife, the blade of which shall open or be exposed by any pushbutton, spring or
31 mechanical device.

32 Sec. 70-188. Definitions.
33 The following terms as they appear in this Article[division], shall have the meaning ascribed
34 below:
35 (a) Assault Weapon Category 1 shall mean and include the following firearms and parts:
36 (1) Semi-automatic action, rifles with a detachable or fixed magazine with a
37 capacity of fifteen (15) or more rounds.
38 (2) Semi-automatic shotguns with a folding stock or a magazine capacity of more
39 than six (6) rounds.


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1 (3) Firearms which have been modified to be operable as an assault weapon as
2 defined above.
3 (4) Parts designed to modify a firearm so it can operate as an assault weapon as
4 defined above, including a detachable magazine with a capacity of fifteen (15)
5 or more rounds.
6 (b) Assault Weapon Category 2 shall mean and include the following firearms and parts:
7 (1) Semi-automatic action rifles with any detachable or fixed magazine or shroud
8 around the barrel or grip that can be held by the non-trigger hand.
9 (2) Semi-automatic shotguns with a folding stock or a detachable or fixed
10 magazine or shroud around the barrel or grip that can be held by the non-
11 trigger hand.
12 (3) Semi-automatic pistols with any detachable or fixed magazine or capable of
13 attaching a magazine other than in the pistol grip.
14 (4) Firearms which have been modified to be operable as an assault weapon as
15 defined above.
16 (5) Parts designed to modify a firearm so it can operate as an assault weapon as
17 defined above, including a detachable magazine with a capacity of fifteen (15)
18 or more rounds.
19 (c) Magazine shall mean and include any container such as a box, clip or drum which
20 attaches to, holds and feeds ammunition into a semi-automatic rifle.
21 (d) Rifle shall mean and include a firearm designed, made or retrofitted (1) to be fired from
22 the shoulder or hip; and (2) uses the energy of the explosive in a fixed cartridge to fire
23 only a single projectile through a rifled bore for each single pull of the trigger and shall
24 include any such weapon which may be readily assembled, altered or restored to fire a
25 fixed cartridge.
26 (e) Semi-automatic shall mean and include a firearm which fires a single projectile for
27 each single pull of the trigger which automatically inserts the next round for firing into
28 the firearm chamber using a magazine.
29 (f) Shotgun shall mean and include a firearm designed, made or retrofitted (1) to be fired
30 from the shoulder or hip; and (2) uses the energy of the explosive in a fixed shotgun
31 shell to fire a number of projectiles or a single projectile for each pull of the trigger and
32 shall include any such weapon which may be readily assembled, altered or restored to
33 fire a fixed shotgun shell.

34 Sec. 70-189. Unlawful possession of assault weapons.
35 (a) It shall be unlawful to own or possess within the Village of Skokie a weapon or weapon
36 part defined by Section 70-188(a).
37 (b) It shall be unlawful to own or possess within the Village of Skokie a magazine defined
38 by Section 70-188(a) which can hold or may be modified to hold fifteen (15) or more
39 rounds.

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1 Sec. 70-190. Safe storage of allowed assault weapons.
2 It shall be unlawful to store, transport or keep any firearm defined by Section 70-
3 188(b) in the Village of Skokie, unless such firearm is secured in a locked container or safe,
4 or equipped with a tamper-resistant mechanical lock, trigger lock, gun lock or other
5 mechanical or electronic safety device, engaged so as to keep the firearm inoperable when
6 not in actual use.

7 Sec. 70-191. Exceptions.
8 The provisions of Sections 70-189 through 70-190 do not apply to (i) any law
9 enforcement officer, agent or employee of any municipality of the State of Illinois (ii) any law
10 enforcement officer, agent or employee of the State of Illinois, of the United States or of any
11 other state (iii) any active member of the military or other service of any state or the United
12 States, including national guard and reserves, if the person described is on duty and is
13 authorized by a competent authority to so carry an assault weapon loaded on a public way
14 and such person is acting within the scope of his duties or training.

15 DIVISION 3. FIREARMS RANGE LICENSE.

16 Sec. 70-192. Firearms Range License required.

17 No person or entity shall operate a firearms range in the Village without first
18 obtaining a Firearms Range License in accordance with the provisions of this Article
19 and payment of an annual Firearms Range License fee. A separate Firearms Range
20 License shall be required for each firearms range location, regardless of whether such
21 multiple establishments are operated by the same person or entity.

22 Sec. 70-193. Application information.

23 (a) Applications for a Firearms Range License shall be made to the Village Manager
24 or designee on forms prescribed and furnished by the Village Manager or
25 designee. The Village Manager or designee may request additional information
26 from an applicant including but not limited to proof of all state and federal
27 firearm registrations and licenses.

28 (b) The applicant must provide detailed plans of the facility, with fully-designed
29 architectural drawings including MEP design, for review by the Police
30 Department, as well as the Village Community Development Department,
31 Building Division. All safety, environmental, security, ventilation and noise
32 pollution concerns must be satisfactorily addressed and meet the approval of
33 the Chief of Police and the Village Community Development Department,
34 Building Division, before an application will be processed.

35 (c) All applications shall be accompanied by a criminal background investigation of
36 all owners, operators, officers, managers, members, partners and shareholders
37 of the proposed firearms range. Failure of any party to agree to submit to such
38 an investigation will be considered automatic grounds for denial of a license.
39 The results of the criminal background investigation may be grounds for denial
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1 Sec. 70-194. Location.
2 No firearms range may be located within one hundred (100) feet of a school or
3 child care facility.

4 Sec. 70-195. Hours of operation.
5 Permitted hours of operation for a firearms range are: 10:00 AM to 7:00 PM
6 daily.

7 Sec. 70-196. Renewal of Firearms Range License.
8 The Firearms Range License shall expire at the end of each Village fiscal year.
9 The Firearms Range License may be renewed based upon application for renewal and
10 the payment of the Firearms Range License annual fee. The Village Manager or
11 designee is authorized to review a renewal request in the same manner as an initial
12 application.

13 DIVISION 34. FIREWORKS
14 …
15 Section 2: That Chapter 46, Article III, of the Skokie Village Code be and the same
16 is hereby amended in the manner hereinafter indicated. The new material is highlighted in
17 bold and the material to be deleted is highlighted and stricken through.

18 Chapter 46 FEES FOR LICENSES, SERVICES AND PERMITS
19 …
20 ARTICLE III. BUSINESSES AND OCCUPATIONS
21 …
22 Sec. 46-72. Transfer of license.

23 The fee for the transfer of any license, except a liquor license, massage services
24 establishment license or firearms range license, is $2.00.

25 Sec. 46-73. General license fee schedule.

26 License fees for the following businesses and occupations shall be as provided in this
27 section. No person shall engage in any such activity without a license therefore, or without
28 paying the license fee prescribed.
29 …

30 Contractors' registration fees: See Section 46-135.

31 Day care homes . . . 25.00

32 Farmer's market fees: See Section 46-38.

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1 Fireworks permit: See Section 46-39.

2 Food vending machines, per machine . . . 25.00
3 …

4 Section 3: That this Ordinance shall be in full force and effect from and after its
5 passage, approval and publication in pamphlet form as provided by law.
6
 ADOPTED this day of , 2014.

 Ayes:
 Nays: Village Clerk
 Absent:

 Attested and filed in my office Approved by me this day of
 this day of , 2014; , 2014.
 and published in pamphlet form
 according to law from
 , 2014 to , 2014.
 Mayor, Village of Skokie


 Village Clerk
7
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PLAN COMMISSION REPORT 2014-4P: Chapter Amendment
Community Development Department Council Chambers, 8:00 PM, May 5, 2014


To: Mayor and Board of Trustees
From: Paul Luke, Chairman, Skokie Plan Commission
Case: 2014-4P: Zoning Chapter Amendment
 Firearms sellers and firearms ranges

PLAN COMMISSION ANALYSIS
At its April 3, 2014, meeting, the Plan Commission reviewed the Village’s request to
amend the Zoning chapter of the Village Code to add definitions for firearms sellers and
firearms ranges, make firearms ranges a special use in the M3 Industry, set its parking
requirement to be determined by the Plan Commission, and other necessary changes to
the Zoning chapter related to these uses. The proposed amendment will allow firearms
sales only at firearms ranges.
Staff has received numerous inquiries to establish a firearms range in the Village.
Staff reviewed regulations from other municipalities, the Comprehensive Plan, and
current Code provisions and recommended definitions as well as locations for the
proposed uses. Additional amendments to the Village Code to modify the Village’s gun
regulations, establish business licenses, and incorporate the comments of the Police
Department will need to be made that are beyond the jurisdiction of the Plan
Commission.
Discussion from the Commissioners included necessary safety and instruction; noise in
general and also specifically near churches, parks, and schools; eliminating the
possibility of guns being sold at department stores or sporting goods stores; concerns
about access to Skokie from Chicago; and the need to provide gun training and safety
skills for gun owners. It was also asked if Skokie was required to accommodate this
use.
Staff also recommended other technical amendments to standardize the portions of the
Zoning chapter that organize the regulation of the broader category of arts,
entertainment, and recreational uses such as vehicle and bicycle parking. These
technical amendments do not fundamentally change the intent of the existing
regulations.
The Plan Commission concurred in whole with the attached Staff Report, which more
adequately describes the technical rationale for this case.




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INTERESTED PARTIES

Legal notice was properly advertised as prescribed by the zoning chapter. No
interested party spoke about this case.


PLAN COMMISSION RECOMMENDATION AND VOTING

The Plan Commission recommends, by a vote of 8 ayes and 1 nay, to amend sections of
Chapter 118 Zoning of the Skokie Village Code, with text to be added highlighted and
text to be deleted highlighted and stricken through, as presented in staff report for this
case.
ATTENDANCE AYES NAYS ABSENT
 Mitchell (Moved) X
 Quane X
 Berman X
 Paradise X
 Carandang X
 Laxpati X
 Burman X
 Marek (Second) X
 Luke X


ATTACHMENTS
 1. Minutes for Plan Commission meeting for 2014-4P
 2. Staff Report for case 2014-4P, dated April 3, 2014.
 3. Memo from Michael Lorge, Corporation Counsel
 4. Memo from Commander Baker, Skokie Police Department
 5. Current Chapter 70, Article V, Division 2 of the Skokie Village Code
 6. Shooting Ranges for the State of Illinois




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 Plan Commission Meeting Minutes
 Date: April 3, 2014

A motion to approve the minutes of the March 20, 2014 meeting was made by the Commissioner
Mitchell and seconded by Commissioner Berman. All voted aye.

Case Description

2014-4P –Zoning Chapter Amendment: Firearms Sellers and Firearms Ranges
The Village of Skokie requests an amendment to the Zoning chapter of the Village Code to add
definitions for firearms sellers and firearms ranges, make firearms ranges a special use in at least
one industrial district, and any other necessary changes to the zoning chapter needed related to
these uses.

Discussion and Interested Parties

Legal Notice was advertised as prescribed by the Zoning Chapter.

Steve Marciani, Planning Supervisor, requested that the staff report be submitted into the record
as written. He presented a summary of the case.

As a result of the passage of the Firearm Concealed Carry Act, a review of regulations by the
Legal Department, the Comprehensive Plan, the Zoning Review Committee along with input
from other departments, a series of amendments to the Zoning chapter were recommended to
define firearms ranges and firearms sellers as well as locations for use.

Staff suggests allowing firearms sellers only in conjunction with a firearms range as a special use
solely in the M3 Industrial district because it is the only district not adjacent to or containing
residential homes. He also noted that the uses must wholly be indoors.

A commissioner asked why this matter is being brought up. Staff replied that there have been
many inquiries recently. There is no listing of the use currently in the Zoning chapter which gets
updated periodically. A commissioner agreed that if it is allowed, regulations regarding safety
and instruction are necessary.

Another commissioner inserted that the amendment would prevent confusion with gun ranges
locating in commercial areas.

Another commissioner commented that the parking seems inadequate. Ranges tend to be very
crowded. Staff answered that the Plan Commission would determine the parking ratio.

A commissioner wanted clarification that by “exempting” firearms seller from retail sales, the
Village is taking away the possibility of guns being sold at department stores or sporting goods
stores. He also was concerned with the proximity of ranges to churches, parks and schools; not
for the crime factor but for noise and congestion. Staff stated it would be controlled under the
Nuisance Ordinance.
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Another commissioner commented that the Bass Pro shop in Gurnee sets caliber limits at the
soundproof range within the store. Another commissioner added that the range at Mt. Prospect
Road & Oakton is located in an old factory and the noise level is minimal; only a popping noise
is heard outside. He also mentioned that GAT Guns in East Dundee has an indoor range in an
old restaurant. Another commissioner recalled the lack of noise at the state of the art range at the
Police Station when they gave tours of the facility.

 A commissioner asked what other communities are doing; especially the ones bordering
Chicago. He was concerned that Skokie would be the closest range to Chicago and that would
be like an open invitation. He mentioned that Lincolnwood does not want to be the first town to
welcome gun sales. A commissioner stated that it is not allowed in Lincolnwood because of the
proximity to the schools and parking issues. There is a private range in Morton Grove. The
chairman offered that there is a gun range in Elmwood Park on Harlem Avenue close to the city.
Another commissioner stated that it is unknown what Chicago will do. People who want to buy
firearms will find the places to go. Staff stated that the Legal Department did the research on
this case and their focus was on firearms ranges within Illinois. Three or four different
communities seem to generally control firearms by means of special use permits or conditional
use permits. There are separate ordinances for gun sales. Des Plaines gives the Police Chief the
authority to review sales and require security checks.

Another commissioner had a different interpretation of this ordinance. He thought the Village
was being pro-active and prudent to restrict the use to the smallest possible area rather than to
open it up like the Wild West.

Another commissioner stated that he lives near Main Street and can hear the skeet shooting from
Evanston Golf Club which is located in the center of town. It was pointed out that it is an outdoor
range for recreational use and has grandfather rights.

Another commissioner questioned whether Skokie is required to have firearms ranges at all. He
was surprised that Skokie would want to be involved with it. He asked if there was any
consideration of the general public on this issue. He thought the majority would be against
having gun ranges. He asked, with a show of hands, how many commissioners owned firearms.
There were 4 commissioners who announced that they own firearms.

Recommendation and Voting

The Plan Commission made a motion to approve the case as presented. The vote was 8 ayes and
1 nay.

Motion: Mitchell Second: Marek

Ayes: 8
Nays: 1 (Paradise)


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STAFF REPORT 2014-4P: Zoning Chapter Amendment
Community Development Department Council Chambers, 8:00 PM, April 3, 2014




To: Paul Luke, Chairman, Skokie Plan Commission
From: Steve Marciani, Planning Supervisor
Case: 2014-4P: Zoning Chapter Amendment
 Firearms sellers and firearms ranges


 General Information
 Petitioner Village of Skokie
 Purpose To amend the Zoning chapter of the Village Code to add
 definitions for firearms sellers and firearms ranges, make
 firearms ranges a special use in at least one industrial district,
 and any other necessary changes to the zoning chapter
 needed related to these uses.

STAFF ANALYSIS
The Village of Skokie is requesting to amend the Zoning chapter of the Village Code to
add definitions for firearms sellers and firearms ranges, make firearms ranges a special
use in at least one industrial district, and any other necessary changes to the zoning
chapter needed related to these uses. The Village has received numerous inquiries to
establish a firing range in the Village.
After careful review of the regulations in other communities, the Comprehensive Plan,
and consultation with the Legal Department and Zoning Review Committee, Staff is
recommending a series of amendments that will provide locations for persons to safely
learn to use and discharge a firearm. Our recommendation defines both firearms ranges
and firearms sellers. Firearms sellers would be allowed to operate only in conjunction
with a firearms range. A firearms range would be a special use in the M3 Industry
district. M3 is the only district that in almost every circumstance does not contain
residential uses and is not immediately adjacent to zones that may contain residences.
It is also the district most likely to contain uses that produce noise. It should be noted
that the Zoning chapter already requires that uses must be wholly indoors, with the
exception of very explicit circumstances, and there should be little noise from this use.
Any outdoor firing range is not an allowable use. Parking would be determined by the
Plan Commission.
A survey of other communities revealed that when allowed, firearms ranges are
primarily indoor activities with a conditional or special use permit in industrial districts.
These uses were allowed in both free-standing and multitenant buildings.
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Other regulations regarding firearms are in Chapter 70, Article V, Division II of the
Skokie Village Code. These sections are attached to this report for your information.
The Legal Department is aware that certain modifications are needed due to recent
changes in State law. These updates will be brought to the Village Board with or near
the time this case is heard.
The Police Department is also making certain recommendations regarding noise,
building construction, background checks for operators, hours of operation, Firearm
Owner Identification cards, and safety and security plans. These issues also need to be
addressed in portions of the Village Code other than Zoning. A separate business
license is also being considered for firearms ranges that will include operating
regulations and distance requirements from residential properties, schools, parks,
religious uses, etc.
Since a firearms range is an arts, entertainment, and recreational use, Staff is also
requesting technical amendments to standardize the portions of the Zoning chapter that
organize regulation of arts, entertainment, and recreational uses such as vehicle and
bicycle parking. These changes further the Plan Commission’s goal to continually
review and revise the Zoning chapter of the Village Code in order to implement the
policies of the Comprehensive Plan and make the chapter more user-friendly. These
technical amendments do not fundamentally change the intent of the existing
regulations.


STAFF RECOMMENDATION
Staff recommends that the following sections of Chapter 118 Zoning of the Skokie
Village Code be amended, with text to be added highlighted.


ARTICLE II. DEFINITIONS
Sec. 118-32. General definitions.
…
Firearm range means any establishment where the discharging of a firearm, as defined
in the Firearm Owners Identification Card Act, 430 ILCS 65/1.1, is allowed for a sporting
event or for practice, instruction, testing, or training in the use of a firearm and may
also include rental of a firearm for allowable uses within the establishment and a
firearm seller.
Firearm seller means any establishment or entity that engages in the sale or purchase
of any firearm or firearm ammunition, as defined in the Firearm Owners Identification
Card Act, 430 ILCS 65/1.1.
…


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Sec. 118-218. Required number of motor vehicle parking spaces.
 The minimum number of motor vehicle off-street parking spaces for designated
uses shall be as follows:
…
 (2) Schools, places of worship, institutions, auditoriums and other places of
 assembly.
 …
 Museums: 1 parking space for each 800 ft2 of net floor area.
 …
 (3) Arts, entertainment, and recreation uses. Recreational uses, commercial
 and noncommercial.
 …
 Firing range: Determined by the Plan Commission.
 Games arcade establishment: 1 parking space for each 200 ft2 of net floor
 area, or 1 space per 4-person capacity plus 1 space per employee,
 whichever is greater.
 Health and fitness centers and swimming pools: Off-street parking
 requirements shall be dDetermined by the Plan Commission.
 …
 Museums: 1 parking space for each 800 ft2 of net floor area.
 …
 Theater, dance, music establishments (live performance): 1 parking space
 for each 3 seats.
 All other arts, entertainment, and recreation uses: Determined by the Plan
 Commission
 (4) Office, retail, service, and industrial uses.
 …
 Game arcade: 1 parking space for each 200 ft2 of net floor area, or 1
 space per 4-person capacity plus 1 space per employee, whichever is
 greater, plus bicycle racks accommodating a minimum of 10 bicycles when
 children are expected to patronize the arcade.
 …
 Theater, dance, music establishments (live theater) and mMotion picture
 viewing or exhibition services: 1 parking space for each 3 seats.
…
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Sec. 118-222. Required number of bicycle parking spaces.
…
(b) The minimum number of required off-street bicycle parking spaces is as follows:
 shall be determined as a percentage of the required number of off-street motor
 vehicle parking spaces listed in Section 118-218, according to the following use
 categories.
…
 (1) Residential and lodging uses. Residences within transit oriented
 developments (TODs) and in mixed-use districts shall provide bicycle
 parking spaces equivalent to 15 percent of motor vehicle parking
 requirements with a minimum of 1 space. Multifamily residences not in
 TODs or in mixed-use districts and all other uses shall provide 10 percent
 of motor vehicle parking requirements with a minimum of 1 space.
 Detached, 2-unit multifamily, and townhouse residences shall be exempt
 from bicycle parking requirements.
 (a) Detached, 2-unit multifamily, and townhouse residences: none.
 (b) Residences within transit oriented developments (TODs) and in
 mixed-use districts: 15% of motor vehicle parking requirements
 with a minimum of 1 space.
 (c) Multifamily residences neither in TODs nor in mixed-use districts
 and all other uses: 10% of motor vehicle parking requirements with
 a minimum of 1 space.
 (2) Schools, places of worship, institutions, auditoriums and other places of
 assembly. The minimum number of bicycle parking spaces required is 5%
 percent of motor vehicle parking requirements, with a minimum of 1
 space. Schools shall provide a number of spaces equal to 10 percent of
 the number of students.
 (a) Schools: 10% of the number of students.
 (b) All other uses: 5% of motor vehicle parking requirements, with a
 minimum of 1 space.


 (3) Recreational uses, commercial or noncommercial. Arts, entertainment, and
 recreation uses. The minimum number of bicycle parking spaces required
 is 10% percent of motor vehicle requirements, with a minimum of 10
 spaces for games arcade establishments and 3 spaces for all other uses.
 (4) Office, retail, service, and industrial uses. The minimum number of bicycle
 parking spaces required is 5% percent of motor vehicle parking
 requirements, with a minimum of 1 space.

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 (5) Uses in B4 Regional Shopping district. The minimum number of bicycle
 parking spaces required is 5% percent of motor vehicle parking
 requirements.
 (6) Other uses. Uses with motor vehicle parking requirements determined by
 the Plan Commission. Bicycle parking spaces for other permitted uses not
 listed in subsections (1) through (4) of this section shall be provided in
 accordance with requirements designated by the Skokie Plan Commission
 and, in the case of special uses, as recommended by the Skokie Plan
 Commission and adopted by the Mayor and Board of Trustees. Bicycle
 parking requirements are determined by the Plan Commission.
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 retail street
 M1 M2 M3 OR
 R1
 R2
 R3 NX
 TX
 B1
 B2
 B3
 B4
 R4
 R5 CX B6
USE
 H1

…
GENERAL SALES AND SERVICES
  Retail Sales or Service
  …
 Durable consumer goods sales and service:
 …
 Sporting goods, toy and hobby, and musical P P P P P P P P
instrument store, except firearms seller
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ARTS, ENTERTAINMENT, AND RECREATION
  Bowling, billiards, pool halls, etc. S P P R S S P
  Firing range, subject Chapter 70, Article V, S
Division 2
  …

 ATTACHMENTS
 1. Memo from Michael Lorge, Corporation Counsel
 2. Memo from Commander Baker, Skokie Police Department
 3. Current Chapter 70, Article V, Division 2 of the Skokie Village Code
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PLAN COMMISSION REPORT 2014-5P: Chapter Amendment
Community Development Department Council Chambers, 8:00 PM, May 5, 2014


To: Mayor and Board of Trustees
From: Paul Luke, Chairman, Skokie Plan Commission
Case: 2014-5P: Zoning Chapter Amendment
 Self- Storage Warehouse

PLAN COMMISSION ANALYSIS
At its April 17, 2014 meeting, the Plan Commission reviewed the Village’s request to
modify the definition of self-storage warehouse to include limited retail sales and also
the definition of conventional warehouse. The Plan Commission concurred in whole
with the attached Staff Report, which more adequately describes the technical rationale
for this case.


INTERESTED PARTIES
Legal notice was properly advertised as prescribed by the zoning chapter. No
interested party spoke about this case.


PLAN COMMISSION RECOMMENDATION AND VOTING
The Plan Commission recommends, by a vote of 7 ayes, 0 nays, and 2 Commissioners
absent, to amend sections of Chapter 118 Zoning of the Skokie Village Code, with text
to be added highlighted and text to be deleted highlighted and stricken through, as
presented in staff report for this case.


ATTACHMENTS
 1. Minutes for Plan Commission meeting for 2014-5P
 2. Staff Report for case 2014-5P, dated April 17, 2014.




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 Plan Commission Meeting Minutes
 Date: April 17, 2014

A motion to approve the minutes of the April 3, 2014 meeting was made by the Commissioner
Scott Berman. All voted aye.

Case Description

2014-5P – Zoning Chapter Amendment: Self-storage Warehouse
The Village of Skokie requests an amendment to the Zoning Chapter of the Village Code to
modify the definition of self-storage warehouse to include limited retail sales, and any other
necessary changes to the zoning chapter related to this use.

Discussion and 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.

As this case is administrative, Chris Michalek from Sullivan-Goulette & Wilson Architects and
Jay Oman, manager from Extra Space Storage were in attendance but did not present any
testimony.

Staff presented the case. The Community Development director stated that limited retail sales
were not allowed at self-storage warehouses as it wasn’t included in the prior definition. He also
mentioned that all self-storage facilities require a special use permit.

There were no questions from the commissioners or the audience.

Recommendation and Voting

The Plan Commission made a motion to approve the case as presented. The vote was 7 ayes and
0 nays with 2 commissioners absent.


Motion: Marek Second: Laxpati Absent: Paradise & Quane

Ayes: 7
Nays: 0




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STAFF REPORT 2014-5P: Zoning Chapter Amendment
Community Development Department Council Chambers, 8:00 PM, April 17, 2014




To: Paul Luke, Chairman, Skokie Plan Commission
From: Steve Marciani, Planning Supervisor
Case: 2014-5P: Zoning Chapter Amendment
 Definition of self-service storage warehouse


 General Information
 Petitioner Village of Skokie
 Purpose To amend the Zoning chapter of the Village Code to modify
 the definition of self-storage warehouse to include limited
 retail sales, and any other necessary changes to the zoning
 chapter related to this use.

STAFF ANALYSIS
The Village of Skokie is requesting to amend the Zoning chapter of the Village Code to
modify the definition of self-storage storage to include limited retail sales. The reason
for this change is to address limits to retail sales in industrial districts that were put in
place to protect the industrial character of the M zones and avoid conflicts between
retail customers and the use of industrial property.
In the general requirements for industrial districts, §118-171(1)f. states:
 Limited retail uses. Except for specifically listed retail uses, retail sales of
 goods that are manufactured, processed, or wholesaled on the premises
 may be allowed with a special use permit. The retail use cannot exceed
 the lesser of 5,000 ft2 or 10% of the total gross floor area. Parking
 requirements must be met for the retail portion of the operation.
This rule was put into place to allow manufacturers (Georgia Nut, 7500 Linder) or
processer (Abe’s Smoked Fish, 8200 Christiana) to have small retail operations. These
uses are generally not high-volume traffic generators and always require a special use
permit.
The matter before us covers the small retail operations that are common to almost all
new self-storage facilities that include sales of moving supplies, boxes, packing
materials, locks, and other similar supplies.
There are no accessory uses in any district except residential districts. All uses on a
property must be listed in the land use chart. There is precedence in the Zoning
chapter of other uses that are defined to bundle other activities:
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 Community food services means establishments that collect,
 prepare, and deliver food for the needy. They may also distribute clothing
 and bedding, run collections for food and donations, or provide meals at
 fixed or mobile locations. Examples are food banks, meal delivery
 programs, and soup kitchens.
 Computer services establishment means an establishment providing
 on-site use of personal computers for internet, e-mail, and other software
 access. Printing and copying services may also be provided. Computer
 services establishments may be operated in conjunction with other
 permitted uses.
 Health and fitness center means a building or portion of a building
 used primarily for the conduct of any combination of sports, exercise,
 health education and counseling, or similar activities and any other
 appropriate uses that support such activities, such as massage, beauty
 salons, child care, or food services. Health facilities for the exclusive use
 of hotels, businesses, or building tenants are not health and fitness
 centers.
The proposed amendment maintains the integrity of the intent of the ordinance. Since
self-storage is a special use and the parking is always parking determinations, the
effects on the retail portion of the use can be considered by the Plan Commission.
References in the current definitions to “excluding the storage of materials that are
inflammable or explosive or that present hazards or conditions commonly recognized as
offensive” are not necessary because this type of regulation is covered in other portions
of the Village Code.
In addition, the definition of conventional warehouse, which is referenced in the current
self-service storage definition, is changing to the equivalent definition in the
International Zoning Code. The proposed definition more succinctly defines the use and
eliminates the need to specifically distinguish it from self-service storage.


STAFF RECOMMENDATION
Staff recommends that the following sections of Chapter 118 Zoning of the Skokie
Village Code be amended, with text to be added highlighted and text to be deleted
highlighted and stricken through.


ARTICLE II. DEFINITIONS
Sec. 118-32. General definitions.
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 Conventional warehouse means a building or portion of a building in which
goods, merchandise, or equipment is stored for eventual distribution.
 Self-service storage facility means a building or group of buildings divided into
separate compartments used to meet the temporary storage needs of small businesses
and residential users, excluding the storage of materials that are inflammable or
explosive or that present hazards or conditions commonly recognized as offensive. Self-
service storage and may include, but not exclusively consist of, outdoor storage of
motor vehicles, boats, and boat trailers, subject to the regulations of this chapter, and
shall not be considered conventional warehouses and limited retail sales such as moving
supplies, boxes, packing materials, locks, and other similar items.
…
 Warehouse, conventional, means a building or portion of a building used for
storage, wholesale, and/or distribution, or in any combination of such activities, of
manufactured products, supplies, and equipment, excluding the bulk storage of
materials that are inflammable or explosive or that present hazards or conditions
commonly recognized as offensive. Conventional warehouses shall not be considered
self-service storage facilities.
…
ARTICLE IV. OFF-STREET PARKING AND LOADING
…
Sec. 118-218. Required number of motor vehicle parking spaces.
 The minimum number of motor vehicle off-street parking spaces for designated
uses shall be as follows:
…
 (4) Office, retail, service, and industrial uses.
 …
 Manufacturing and wholesale trade uses. Off-street parking for all uses
 under this category shall be calculated cumulatively for each activity on
 site as listed below:
 …
 d. Conventional warehouses, including storage, wholesale, and mail
 order establishments where no other activities involving the
 product are performed, and where the product remains intact in
 the same physical state as it arrived, except for necessary
 packaging (but not repackaging), storage, or mailing containers: 1
 parking space for each 1,500 ft2 ft2 of net floor area.
 e. Self-service Sstorage, self-service facility: determined by the Plan
 Commission.
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 retail street
 M1 M2 M3 OR
 R1
 R2
 R3 NX
 TX
 B1
 B2
 B3
 B4
 R4
 R5 CX B6
USE
 H1

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MANUFACTURING AND WHOLESALE TRADE
  …
 Warehouse and Storage Services
 Conventional warehouse P P P
 Storage, self-service storage facility S S S
 Warehouse, conventional P P P
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PLAN COMMISSION REPORT 2014-7P: Special Use Permit
Plan Commission Council Chambers, 8:00 PM May 5, 2014


To: Mayor and Board of Trustees
From: Paul Luke, Chairman
Case: 2014-7P: 7540 McCormick Boulevard
 Special Use Permit for storage, self-service

 Related Cases – 2014-6P: Parking Determination
 2014-7P: Special Use Permit

PLAN COMMISSION ANALYSIS
At its April 17, 2014 meeting, the Plan Commission heard the request of Extra Space
Properties Ninety One, LLC, on behalf of Christopher Michalek for Sullivan Goulette
Wilson, Ltd., for a special use permit to operate a self-service storage facility at 7540
McCormick Boulevard in an M3 Industry district. Relief is also requested from §82-
28(b)(1)a. of the Skokie Village Code to allow more than 1 wall sign facing a street.
The petitioner intends to demolish the existing 1-story 5,045 square-foot brick building
on the east side of the property and construct a new 22,678 square-foot 2-story
storage and office addition. Another 3,309 square-foot addition to a second building
would be constructed to the south of the existing storage building that is located on the
west side of the subject site. The total number of storage units at the business would
increase from 552 to 881.
Stored vehicles that are currently parked within the redevelopment area would be
relocated into new vehicle storage spaces designated elsewhere on the site. All stored
oversized vehicles would be required to park along the fence on the south side of the
property and along the fence adjacent to the existing detention pond at the southwest
corner of the property.
An area for the limited sales of moving and packaging supplies is currently provided
within the front office area and would move into a new 1,080 square-foot space after
the 2-story addition. The office’s hours will remain 9:30 a.m. to 6:00 p.m., Monday
through Friday, and 9:00 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. on Saturdays. Storage units will be
accessible to customers from 6:00 a.m. to 10:00 p.m. daily. Some customers also have
24-hour access to the units. One to 2 employees are employed at the site when the
office is open. The existing on-site apartment unit that is located in the main building
would be removed.
The driveway at McCormick Boulevard would be widened to 24 feet so that it can
adequately handle 2-way traffic. The driveway at Howard Street would be restricted to
no longer allow vehicles to access the site from Howard Street, and the pavement to
the northeast of the exit gate at Howard would be removed and restored with
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the auxiliary storage buildings and place 1 new wall sign on the north side of the
building and 2 new walls signs on the east side of the building.
A new underground detention vault would be constructed within the north-south
driveway to the west of the main building and would replace the existing detention
basin on the east side of the property where the addition is being constructed. The
existing detention basin at the southwest corner of the subject site would remain and a
new chain link fence would be installed along the south and west sides of this pond.
The petitioner would also add landscaping along McCormick Boulevard.

The Plan Commission concurred with Staff’s recommendation to grant the special use
permit subject to conditions. A total of 13 parking spaces are required for the self-
service storage facility (as determined in case 2014-6P).

In response to questions by the chairman, the petitioner replied that there were public
restrooms present, but there were no vending machines.
The petitioner also responded that the business did not allow repair work to be done on
stored vehicles and that commercial vehicles are allowed to rent spaces on the site.
Extra Space Storage does not allow vehicles with hazardous materials to be store on
site.
A commissioner asked if the oversize vehicle parking area that was designated to be
located along the south side of the subject site would contain individual, striped parking
spaces and if a larger oversized vehicle, such as a semi-truck could park there. The
petitioner indicated that there would not be specific marked spaces in this area and that
larger oversized vehicles would not be able to park here because they would not be
able to make the turns to access this area.
The commissioner also inquired as to whether there would be any screening installed
along the south side of the property to obstruct the view of the trucks from traffic on
McCormick Boulevard. The petitioner responded that the existing fence would remain
with no new screening installed.

Subsequent to the Plan Commission meeting, the petitioner revised the elevations for
the building, removed the proposed wall sign from the north side of the building and
also removed the second wall sign from the east elevation of the building, thereby
withdrawing its request for relief.

INTERESTED PARTIES
Legal notice was properly posted, advertised, and delivered to all property owners in
the area of the subject site and all occupants within the subject site as prescribed by
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APPEARANCE COMMISSION
The petitioners received approval for all exterior elevations and signage in concept at
the March 12, 2014 Appearance Commission meeting. However, the Commission
requested that the petitioner return on the May 14, 2014 meeting with a final design
which would remove the sign from the north side of the building.

PLAN COMMISSION RECOMMENDATIONS AND VOTING
The Plan Commission recommends by a vote of 7 ayes and 0 nays, with 2 members
absent, that the petitioner’s request for a self-service storage facility at 7540 McCormick
Boulevard in an M3 Industry district be APPROVED, subject to the recommended
conditions.

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


ATTACHMENTS
1. Proposed Positive Findings of Fact for 2014-7P
2. Staff Report, dated April 17, 2014
3. Plan Commission Meeting Minutes for April 17, 2014
4. Memorandum from Engineering Division, dated April 2, 2014
5. Plat of Survey, dated July 25, 2012
6. Site Plan, dated April 24, 2014
7. Proposed Grading & Drainage Plan, dated April 22, 2014
8. First Floor Plan, dated February 21, 2014
9. Second Floor Plan, dated February 21, 2014
10. Landscape Plan, dated April 17, 2014
11. Elevations, dated April 24, 2014
12. Land Use and Zoning Map




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PLAN COMMISSION
RECOMMENDED CONDITIONS 2014-7P: Special Use Permit
Plan Commission Council Chambers, 8:00 PM, May 5, 2014


1. Prior to the issuance of an occupancy permit, the petitioner must:
 A. Remove all banner signage from the walls of the buildings.
 B. Place address numbers at all points of entry to the building. The address
 numbers must be no less than 4 inches in height and contrast with the
 surface onto which they are applied.
 C. Repave and restripe all sections of the parking lot that have deteriorated
 asphalt, cracks, and faded striping.
 D. Remove and replace all broken wheel stops and reanchor all displaced wheel
 stops.
STANDARD SPECIAL USE CONDITIONS
2. The petitioners must develop the Subject Property in substantial conformance with
 the final Village approved site plan, dated April 24, 2014, proposed grading &
 drainage plan, dated April 22, 2014, first floor plan, dated February 21, 2014,
 second floor plan, February 21, 2014, landscape plan, dated April 17, 2014, and
 elevations, dated April 24, 2014.
3. 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.
4. Parking lot and exterior lighting shall meet Illuminating Engineering Society of North
 America (IES) standards, be full cut-off design, and be directed away from adjacent
 properties, subject to the approval of the Engineering Division. All off-street parking
 spaces must be legibly striped and maintained.
5. All modifications to building elevations, signage, and landscaping shall be subject to
 the review and approval of the Skokie Appearance Commission.
6. The handicapped parking spaces shall be installed and maintained in compliance with
 State of Illinois Accessibility Standards and the Skokie Village Code, including required
 signage.
7. All signage must conform to the Skokie Village Code except the relief granted in this
 request which is subject to the Appearance Commission’s approved sign plan, dated
 <insert date of final approved plan>. 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.
8. Vehicles shall not be allowed to be parked in or otherwise block common driveways,
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 designated parking spaces, and shall not overlap the striped lines of designated
 parking spaces. All private and public sidewalks must be maintained free of snow,
 ice, sleet, or other objects that may impede travel.
9. All objects and landscaping within a 15-foot sight distance triangle shall not exceed
 30 inches in height, except traffic control devices listed in the Manual on Uniform
 Traffic Control Devices.
10. All new construction, alterations, and remodeling shall meet current International
 Building and NFPA Life Safety Codes as amended.
11. 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.
12. 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.
13. The petitioners shall comply with all Federal and State statutes, laws, rules and
 regulations and all Village codes, ordinances, rules, and regulations.
14. 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.
15. 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 2014-7P: Special Use Permit
Plan Commission Council Chambers, 8:00 PM, May 5, 2014


Consideration Finding
The request is consistent with the intent of the The proposed self-service storage use is
Comprehensive Plan. consistent with the intent of the
 manufacturing/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.
The request is compatible with the existing or The proposed self-service storage use 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 and police and fire
facilities, including roads, drainage, utilities, protection exist to serve the requested use.
and police and fire protection exist or will exist A new underground detention facility, which
to serve the requested use at the time such will be located within the north-south
facilities are needed. driveway to the west of the main building,
 will replace the existing detention area on the
 east side of the property.
 Additional permeable surfaces will be created
 on the subject site with the removal of excess
 pavement and installation of landscaping
 near the driveways at McCormick Boulevard
 and Howard Street.
The request demonstrates adequate provision Adequate provision for maintenance and use
for maintenance and use of the associated of the associated structures is demonstrated
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The request has considered and, to the degree The petitioner is removing unneeded
possible, addressed the adverse effects on the pavement from the property and increasing
natural environment. the amount of permeable surface, which, in
 combination with the new stormwater
 detention vault, will improve drainage on the
 subject site.
The request will not create undue traffic Although additional storage units are being
congestion. added to the existing business, it is not
 anticipated that the site will be overwhelmed
 by traffic due to typical traffic patterns at
 self-storage facilities being low-volume, with
 customer visits spread out across the day.
 Traffic flow on Howard Street will be
 improved because the driveway at Howard
 will become exit-only. Currently, the
 driveway between the security gate and
 Howard Street is not deep enough to
 accommodate longer vehicles as they wait to
 gain access to the gated area.
 Furthermore, widening the driveway at
 McCormick Boulevard will improve traffic
 conditions in that area, as vehicles entering
 and exiting the site will be able to use the
 driveway simultaneously.
The request will not adversely affect public There should be no adverse effect upon
health, safety, and welfare. public health, safety, and welfare.
The request conforms to all applicable The request conforms to all applicable
provisions of this code, except where relief is provisions of this code.
granted with the request.




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STAFF REPORT 2014-7P: Special Use Permit
Community Development Department Council Chambers, 7:30 PM, April 17, 2014


To: Paul Luke, Chairman, Skokie Plan Commission
From: Mike Voitik, Planning Technician
Case: 2014-7P: Special Use Permit
 7540 McCormick Boulevard
 Storage, self-service

 Related Cases – 2014-6P: Parking Determination
 2014-7P: Special Use Permit

General Information
Location 7540 McCormick Boulevard
Purpose Special use permit for storage, self-service
Petitioner Extra Space Properties Ninety One, LLC, on behalf of Christopher
 Michalek for Sullivan Goulette Wilson, Ltd.
Size of Site 115,544.45 square feet (2.65 acres) with 265.01 feet of frontage
 on McCormick Boulevard and 82.00 feet of frontage on Howard
 Street.
Existing Zoning & M3 Industry – self-service storage facility
Land Use
Adjacent Zoning & North M3 Industry – sewage treatment plant, automotive fuel
Land Use station, automotive fuel station with car wash, office
 South M3 Industry – automobile parts manufacturing
 East M3 Industry – public park
 West M3 Industry – automobile parts manufacturing
Comprehensive Plan The site is designated as manufacturing/service employment.


SITE INFORMATION
 The subject site contains a 1 and 2 story industrial building that is occupied by office
 and storage space and an apartment unit, and three auxiliary 1-story self-service
 storage buildings.
 One overhead drive-in door is located on the east side of the main building.
 Two driveways are present along McCormick Boulevard and one driveway is present
 at Howard Street.


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 Parking lots are located on the east, south, and west sides of the building.
 The parking spaces to the north of the main building and the spaces to the west of
 the north-south driveway on the west side of the main building are primarily used
 for vehicle storage.
 A public sidewalk is located on private property adjacent to McCormick Boulevard.
 This sidewalk dead-ends at the south property line of the subject site. Another
 public sidewalk is located along Howard Street.
 The site is directly served by the Pace #215 bus. The CTA #11 bus stops and turns
 around at the southeast corner of Howard Street and McCormick Boulevard.
 Overhead public utilities run south through a portion of the property from Howard
 Street and terminate to the northwest of the main building.
 A 10-foot wide water main easement runs along the east side of the property.


STAFF ANALYSIS
Petitioner’s Submittal
The petitioner is requesting a special use permit in order to operate a self-service
storage facility at 7540 McCormick Boulevard in an M3 Industry district, as well as relief
from §82-28(b)(1)a. of the Skokie Village Code to allow more than 1 wall sign facing a
street. A self-service storage facility has operated on the subject site since the late
1990’s. At the time the original business opened, a special use permit was not required
for self-storage facilities. Extra Space Storage, which has been in operation at the
subject site since 2005, intends to demolish the existing 1-story 5,045 square-foot brick
building on the east side of the property and construct a new 2-story storage and office
addition. A 3,309 square-foot addition will be constructed to the south of the existing
storage building that is located on the west side of the subject site. The total number
of storage units at the business will increase from 552 to 881.
All vehicles that are currently stored on the site have a month to month lease. Vehicles
which are parked within the area that will be redeveloped for storage units on the west
side of the subject site will be relocated into new vehicle storage designated spaces
elsewhere on the site. All stored oversized vehicles will be required to park along the
fence on the south side of the property and along the fence adjacent to the existing
detention pond at the southwest corner of the property.
An area for the limited sales of moving and packaging supplies is currently provided
within the front office area and will move into a new 1,080 square-foot space after the
addition is constructed. The office’s hours of operation will continue to be 9:30 a.m. to
6:00 p.m., Monday through Friday and 9:00 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. on Saturdays. Storage
units will be accessible to customers from 6:00 a.m. to 10:00 p.m. daily. Some
customers also have 24-hour access to the units. One to 2 employees are employed at
the site when the office is open. The existing on-site apartment unit that is located in
the main building will be removed and will not be replaced.

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The driveway at McCormick Boulevard will be widened to 24 feet so that it can
adequately handle 2-way traffic. The driveway at Howard Street will be restricted to no
longer allow vehicles to access the site from Howard Street and the pavement to the
northeast of the exit gate at Howard will be removed and restored with landscaping.
The petitioner intends to renovate the facades of the main building and the auxiliary
storage buildings and place 1 new wall sign on the north side of the building and 2 new
walls signs on the east side of the building.
A new underground detention vault will be constructed within the north-south driveway
to the west of the main building and will replace the existing detention basin on the
east side of the property where the addition is being constructed. The existing
detention basin at the southwest corner of the subject site will remain and a new chain
link fence will be installed along the south and west sides of this pond. The petitioner
will also be adding landscaping along McCormick Boulevard.
Comments
Staff Comment and Review sheets were sent to all pertinent departments. Staff
comments on the subject case were received from the Engineering and Forestry
divisions of the Public Works Department. All other departments returned the sheets
with no comments regarding the subject case.

 Engineering Division
 The petitioner has sufficiently addressed most of the issues that were stated in the
 Memorandum from the Engineering Division, dated April 2, 2014; thus, the
 Engineering Division recommends approval of the case. The parking space on the
 east side of the easternmost storage building along McCormick Boulevard must be
 shifted northward so that it is closer to the driveway and the existing pavement to
 the south of the relocated space must be removed and restored with landscaping.
 The existing sidewalk running along the east side of the property must be dedicated
 as public right-of-way between the east property line and a line 1 foot west of the
 west line of the sidewalk.
 The site plan must be revised to indicate that the vehicle storage area along the
 fence on the south side of the property and along the fence adjacent to the existing
 detention pond at the southwest corner of the property is designated for oversized
 vehicles only. The southernmost vehicle storage space to the north of the existing
 storage building on the west side of the property must be removed and this area
 must be designated as a loading zone.
 All broken wheel stops must be removed and replaced and all displaced wheel stops
 must be reanchored. Sections of the parking lot that have deteriorated asphalt,
 cracks, and faded striping must be repaved and restriped.
 Forestry Division
 The Forestry Division requests that several modifications be made to the types and
 locations of the proposed trees on the landscape plan. The Spring Snow crabapple

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 trees are to be replaced with Red Jewel crabapple trees, due to their higher
 resistance to apple scab disease. The proposed trees in the parkway are spaced too
 close to each other. One tree must be located within the parkway to the south of
 the McCormick driveway, and the remaining trees must be spaced 30 feet apart.
 Forestry staff recommends that the existing red maple, located to the north of the
 McCormick driveway, be removed because it is in declining health. A tree removal
 permit will be issued to the petitioner at no cost, provided that the 10 trees listed on
 the proposed plan are planted.
 The number of trees that are proposed to be planted to the west of the sidewalk
 must be reduced from 4 to 3, and the trees must be spaced 30 feet away from the
 parkway trees and 12 feet away from the fire hydrant. The Marmo maple tree that
 is proposed to be planted at the north end of the parkway is not salt tolerant and
 should be located to the west of the sidewalk. A Patriot elm or swamp white oak
 can be planted in its place.
 Planning Division
 Staff supports the petitioner’s request for a special use permit for a self-service
 storage facility. Although additional storage units are being added to the existing
 business, it is not anticipated that the site will be overwhelmed by traffic due to
 typical traffic patterns at self-storage facilities being low-volume, with customer
 visits spread out across the day.
 Address numbers must be placed at all points of entry to the building. The address
 numbers must be no less than 4 inches in height and contrast with the surface onto
 which they are applied. One bicycle parking space must be provided in compliance
 with §118-221 and §118-222 of the Skokie Village Code. The extra bicycle parking
 spaces on the site may be removed and replaced with sod or landscaping at the
 petitioner’s discretion.
 Banner advertising signage must be removed from the exterior walls of the
 buildings.
 Prior to the hearing before the Board of Trustees, the petitioner must submit to the
 Planning Division a tax form consolidating the 3 parcels that it currently owns (10-
 26-402-048-0000, 10-26-402-072-0000, and 10-26-402-074-0000) and required
 county filing fees.

APPEARANCE COMMISSION
The petitioners received approval for all exterior elevations and signage in concept at
the March 12, 2014 Appearance Commission meeting. However, the commission
requested that the petitioner return on the May 14, 2014 meeting with a final design
which would remove the sign from the north side of the building.




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STAFF RECOMMENDATIONS
Staff recommends that the petitioner’s request for a special use permit for a self-service
storage facility at 7540 McCormick Boulevard in an M3 Industry district be APPROVED,
based upon the Proposed Positive Findings of Fact and subject to the recommended
and standard special use permit conditions, and that relief be granted from §82-
28(b)(1)a. of the Skokie Village Code to provide 2 wall signs on the east wall of the
building rather than 1.

RECOMMENDED SPECIAL USE CONDITIONS
1. Prior to the hearing of the subject case before the Board of Trustees, the petitioner
 must revise the site plan to depict:
 A. That the vehicle storage area along the fence on the south side of the
 property and along the fence adjacent to the existing detention pond at the
 southwest corner of the property is designated for oversized vehicles only.
 B. The removal of the southern vehicle storage space to the north of the
 existing storage building on the west side of the property and the designation
 of this area as a loading zone.
 C. The removal of 3 of the 4 bicycle hoops shown on the plan, the preservation
 of 1 bicycle hoop (2 bicycle parking spaces) within a 4 foot by 6 foot concrete
 pad, and the restoration of the remaining area with sod or landscaping.
 D. An area dedicated as public right-of-way which will contain the existing
 sidewalk running along the east side of the property between the east
 property line and a line 1 foot west of the west line of the sidewalk.
2. Prior to the hearing of the subject case before the Board of Trustees, the petitioner
 must revise the landscape plan to depict:
 A. The replacement the Spring Snow crabapple trees with Red Jewel crabapple
 trees.
 B. The relocation 1 parkway tree to the south side of the McCormick Boulevard
 driveway.
 C. That the parkway trees to the north of the McCormick Boulevard are spaced
 at a distance of 30 feet apart from each other.
 D. The removal of the existing red maple, located within the parkway
 immediately north of the McCormick Boulevard driveway.
 E. The reduction of the number of trees that are proposed to be planted to the
 west of the sidewalk from 4 to 3, and the spacing of these trees at a distance
 of 30 feet away from the parkway trees and 12 feet away from the fire
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 F. The replacement of the Marmo maple tree at the north end of the parkway
 with either a Patriot elm or swamp white oak tree.
3. Prior to the hearing of the subject case before the Board of Trustees, the petitioner
 must submit to the Planning Division a tax form consolidating the 3 parcels that it
 currently owns (10-26-402-048-0000, 10-26-402-072-0000, and 10-26-402-074-
 0000) and required county filing fees.
4. Prior to the hearing of the subject case before the Board of Trustees, the
 Appearance Commission must approve the sign plan.
5. Prior to the issuance of an occupancy permit, the petitioner must:
 A. Remove all banner signage from the walls of the buildings.
 B. Place address numbers at all points of entry to the building. The address
 numbers must be no less than 4 inches in height and contrast with the
 surface onto which they are applied.
 C. Repave and restripe all sections of the parking lot that have deteriorated
 asphalt, cracks, and faded striping.
 D. Remove and replace all broken wheel stops and reanchor all displaced wheel
 stops.
STANDARD SPECIAL USE CONDITIONS
6. The petitioners must develop the Subject Property in substantial conformance with
 the final Village approved site plan, <insert date of final approved plan>, proposed
 grading & drainage plan, <insert date of final approved plan>, first floor plan,
 <insert date of final approved plan>, second floor plan, <insert date of final
 approved plan>, landscape plan, <insert date of final approved plan>, and
 elevations, <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 shall meet Illuminating Engineering Society of North
 America (IES) standards, be full cut-off design, and be directed away from adjacent
 properties, subject to the approval of the Engineering Division. All off-street parking
 spaces must be legibly striped and maintained.
9. All modifications to building elevations, signage, and landscaping shall be subject to
 the review and approval of the Skokie Appearance Commission.
10. The handicapped parking spaces shall be installed and maintained in compliance with
 State of Illinois Accessibility Standards and the Skokie Village Code, including required
 signage.
11. All signage must conform to the Skokie Village Code except the relief granted in this


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 request which is subject to the Appearance Commission’s approved sign plan, dated
 <insert date of final approved plan>. 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 shall not be allowed to be parked in or otherwise block common driveways,
 sidewalks, aisles, or other points of access at any time, shall only be parked in
 designated parking spaces, and shall not overlap the striped lines of designated
 parking spaces. All private and public sidewalks must be maintained free of snow,
 ice, sleet, or other objects that may impede travel.
13. All objects and landscaping within a 15-foot sight distance triangle shall not exceed
 30 inches in height, except traffic control devices listed in the Manual on Uniform
 Traffic Control Devices.
14. All new construction, alterations, and remodeling shall 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 April 2, 2014
3. Plat of Survey, dated July 25, 2012

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4. Site Plan, dated February 21, 2014
5. Proposed Grading & Drainage Plan, dated April 10, 2014
6. First Floor Plan, dated February 21, 2014
7. Second Floor Plan, dated February 21, 2014
8. Landscape Plan, dated February 21, 2014
9. Elevations, dated February 24, 2014
10. Land Use and Zoning Map




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Proposed Positive Findings of Fact 2014-7P: Special Use Permit
Community Development Department Council Chambers, 7:30 PM, April 17, 2014


Consideration Finding
The request is consistent with the intent of the The proposed self-service storage use is
Comprehensive Plan. consistent with the intent of the
 manufacturing/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.
The request is compatible with the existing or The proposed self-service storage use 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 and police and fire
facilities, including roads, drainage, utilities, protection exist to serve the requested use.
and police and fire protection exist or will exist A new underground detention facility, which
to serve the requested use at the time such will be located within the north-south
facilities are needed. driveway to the west of the main building,
 will replace the existing detention area on the
 east side of the property.
 Additional permeable surfaces will be created
 on the subject site with the removal of excess
 pavement and installation of landscaping
 near the driveways at McCormick Boulevard
 and Howard Street.
The request demonstrates adequate provision Adequate provision for maintenance and use
for maintenance and use of the associated of the associated structures is demonstrated
structures. by the proposed self-service storage use.




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The request has considered and, to the degree The petitioner is removing unneeded
possible, addressed the adverse effects on the pavement from the property and increasing
natural environment. the amount of permeable surface, which, in
 combination with the new stormwater
 detention vault, will improve drainage on the
 subject site.
The request will not create undue traffic Although additional storage units are being
congestion. added to the existing business, it is not
 anticipated that the site will be overwhelmed
 by traffic due to typical traffic patterns at
 self-storage facilities being low-volume, with
 customer visits spread out across the day.
 Traffic flow on Howard Street will be
 improved because the driveway at Howard
 will become exit-only. Currently, the
 driveway between the security gate and
 Howard Street is not deep enough to
 accommodate longer vehicles as they wait to
 gain access to the gated area.
 Furthermore, widening the driveway at
 McCormick Boulevard will improve traffic
 conditions in that area, as vehicles entering
 and exiting the site will be able to use the
 driveway simultaneously.
The request will not adversely affect public There should be no adverse effect upon
health, safety, and welfare. public health, safety, and welfare.
The request conforms to all applicable The request conforms to all applicable
provisions of this code, except where relief is provisions of this code.
granted with the request.




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 Plan Commission Meeting Minutes
 Date: April 17, 2014


A motion to approve the minutes of the April 3, 2014 meeting was made by the
Commissioner Scott Berman. All voted aye.

Case Description

2014-7P – Special Use Permit: 7540 McCormick Boulevard
Extra Space Properties Ninety One LLC, on behalf of Christopher Michalek for Sullivan
Goulette Wilson Ltd, requests a special use permit for a self-storage warehouse at 7540
McCormick Boulevard.

Discussion and 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.

Chris Michalek from Sullivan-Goulette & Wilson Architects and Jay Oman, manager
from Extra Space Storage presented the case. A self-storage facility has been occupying
this site since the 1990s. Extra Space took over in 2005. Extra Space is demolishing the
1 story office wing and replacing it with a 2 story office and retail addition facing
McCormick Boulevard. Another addition is planned for the building on the west side of
the site. The total number of units at the storage facility will increase from 552 to 881.
The existing detention pond on the east side of the subject site will become the location
of the 2-story addition; therefore, a new underground detention pond will be put in to the
west of the 2-story building. They will be planting trees and shrubs around the new
building.

After reviewing the drawings submitted, a commissioner wanted confirmation that the
parking area at the northwest is set aside for standard vehicle parking and the non-striped
spaces at the southeast along the fence are reserved for oversized vehicles. If commercial
vehicles can make the turn to access the designated area, they will be allowed provided
that they do not store hazardous materials; however, no OTR semi-trucks. Boats can be
stored on site for the winter.

When asked about the presence of public washrooms and vending machines, Jay Oman
stated that there will be public washrooms but no vending machines. The chairman also
inquired whether people would be allowed to work on vehicles that are stored there. Mr.
Oman answered that Extra Space has strict leasing restrictions; if renters don’t abide by
the rules, they are kicked out.

Another commissioner asked about screening to obstruct the view from the street. Mr.
Oman stated that the chain link fencing on the south side will remain.


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The Planning Technician requested that the staff report be entered into the record.
Modifications need to be made regarding the landscape choices and the spacing of
parkway trees per the Village Forester. He also wanted some clarification from the
petitioner regarding access to the site. Mr. Oman stated that the storage units are
accessible until 10 PM daily but there are some customers (3 or 4 units at the front) that
do have 24 hour access to units which are outside of the fence.

Staff also commented that relief has been sought for an additional wall sign on the east
side of the building. The case will be returning back to the Appearance Commission next
month for final review.

The petitioner had no comments or questions for staff.

Recommendation and Voting

The Plan Commission made a motion to approve the case as presented. The vote was 7
ayes and 0 nays with 2 commissioners absent.


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


Ayes: 7
Nays: 0

This case will be presented to the Village Board in May.




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NO. DATE ISSUE DESCRIPTION

COPYRIGHT 2013: SULLIVAN GOULETTE WILSON, LTD. EXPRESSLY
RESERVES ITS COMMON LAW COPYRIGHT AND OTHER PROPERTY RIGHTS
IN THESE PLANS. THESE PLANS ARE NOT TO BE REPRODUCED, CHANGED
OR COPIED IN ANY FORM OR MANNER WHATSOEVER, NOR ARE THEY TO
BE ASSIGNED TO ANY THIRD PARTY, WITHOUT FIRST OBTAINING THE
EXPRESSED WRITTEN PERMISSION AND CONSENT OF SULLIVAN GOULETTE
WILSON, LTD.

THESE DRAWINGS MAY HAVE BEEN REPRODUCED AT A SIZE DIFFERENTLY
THAN ORIGINALLY DRAWN. OWNER AND ARCHITECT ASSUME NO
RESPONSIBILITY FOR USE OF INCORRECT SCALE.

CONTRACTOR SHALL VERIFY ALL EXISTING CONDITIONS PRIOR TO
PROCEEDING WITH CONSTRUCTION AND NOTIFY ARCHITECT
IMMEDIATELY OF ANY DISCREPANCIES OR CONFLICTS.




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 C. DIMENSIONS ARE TO FINISHED
 SURFACE UNLESS OTHERWISE
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 D. CONTRACTOR SHALL PROVIDE
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 BE ASSIGNED TO ANY THIRD PARTY, WITHOUT FIRST OBTAINING THE
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12813
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, May 5, 2014

Pledge of Allegiance led by Cub Scout Pack #85 from Middleton School.
The Mayor called the meeting to order.
The Clerk called the Roll. Those present were Trustees Roberts, Sutker, Ulrich, Bromberg,
Klein, Gray-Keeler and Mayor Van Dusen.
Motion to approve the Consent Agenda with the exception of Item E on the Corporation
Counsel’s report and #A on the Plan Commisson’s report.
Moved: Trustee Gray-Keeler Seconded: Trustee Ulrich
Ayes: Roberts, Sutker, Ulrich, Bromberg, Klein, Gray-Keeler and Mayor Van Dusen
Nays: None.
Absent: None.
MOTION CARRIED

*Approve, as submitted, minutes of regular meeting held Wednesday April 23, 2014.
Omnibus vote.

* Approve Voucher List #24-FY14 of May 5, 2014.
Omnibus vote.

*Proclamations and Resolutions.
A. Proclamations:
Police Week – May 11-17, 2014
Emergency Medical Services Week – May 18-24, 2014
National Public Works Week – May 18-24, 2014
Omnibus vote.

* Appointments, Reappointments and Resignations.
A. Reappointments:
Consumer Affairs Commission: Ruhul Chowdhury & Biju Krishnan (Terms End 03/1/15)
Human Relations Commission: Maria E. Monastero (Term Ends 04/01/16)
B. Resignation:
Commission on Family Services: Gary Gustin
Omnibus vote.

Report of the Village Manager.
A. Intergovernmental Cooperation Agreement between the Village of Skokie and the Illinois
Enforcement Alarm System (ILEAS).
Resolution 14-5-R-1256
Motion to approve an Intergovernmental Cooperation agreement between the Village of Skokie and
the Illinois Enforcement Alarm System (ILEAS)
Moved: Trustee Bromberg Seconded: Trustee Klein
Ayes: Roberts, Sutker, Ulrich, Bromberg, Klein, Gray-Keeler and Mayor Van Dusen
Nays: None.
Absent: None.
MOTION CARRIED

* B. Recommended Village Code Amendment for Commuter Parking at the Dempster-Skokie CTA
Train Station.
Ordinance 14-5-C-4055
Motion to concur with the recommended Village Code Amendment for Commuter Parking at the
Dempster-Skokie CTA Train Station.
Omnibus vote.

* C. New Seating for Village Hall Work Stations – Corporate Concepts Inc., Lombard, IL -
$44,800.
Motion to award a contract to Corporate Concepts Inc., Lombard, IL in the amount of $44,800
for new seating for Village Hall Work Stations.
Omnibus vote.
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*D. Scheduled Landscape Maintenance Services CTA Oakton St. Station, Skokie Blvd.
Streetscape, Skokie Valley Bike Path & Dempster St. Medians – Herrera Landscaping -
$100,745.55.
Motion to award a contract to Herrera Landscaping in the amount of $100,745.55 for scheduled
landscape maintenance services CTA Oakton St. Station, Skokie Blvd, Streetscape, Skokie
Valley bike path & Dempster St. Medians.
Omnibus vote.

*E. Fire Station 16 Air Conditioning Replacement – Atomatic Mechanical Services –
Arlington Heights, IL - $179,930.
Motion to award a contract to Atomatic Mechanical Services-Arlington Heights, IL in the
amount of $179,930 for Fire Station 16 Air Conditioning replacement.
Omnibus vote.

*F. Bid Report – Public Works Roof Replacement – CSR Roofing Contractors, Oak
Park, IL - $114,560.
Motion to award a contract to CSR Roofing Contractors, Oak Park, IL in the amount of
$114,560 for P ublic Works Roof Replacement.
Omnibus vote.

*G. Bid Report – Village Hall Elevator Modernization – Anderson Elevator,
Broadview, IL - $59,711.
Motion to award a contract to Anderson Elevator, Broadview, IL in the amount of $59,711
for Village Hall Elevator modernization.
Omnibus vote.

Report of the Corporation Counsel.
CONSENT:
*A. Ordinance 14-5-Z-4056
Motion to adopt an ordinance approving a plat of dedication for a portion of the property
adjacent to 8013 Floral Avenue, 5120 Oakton Street and 8000 Lincoln Avenue, Skokie, Illinois
in a CX Core Mixed-Use district. This item is on the consent agenda for second reading and
adoption.
Omnibus vote.

*B. Ordinance 14-5-Z-4057
Motion to adopt an ordinance approving a plat of dedication for a portion of the property
adjacent to 5021-5025 Oakton Street, Skokie, Illinois in a CX Core Mixed-Use district. This
item is on the consent agenda for second reading and adoption.
Omnibus vote.

*C Ordinance 14-5-C-4058
Motion to adopt an ordinance amending Chapter 26, Article XXVII, Sections 26-1301 and 26-
1302, of the Skokie Village Code pertaining to sidewalk sale days. This item is on the consent
agenda for second reading and adoption.
Omnibus vote.

*D. Ordinance 14-5-Z-4059
Motion to adopt an ordinance vacating a portion of an unopened and unimproved residential
north-south alley within an area bounded by Carol Avenue, Gross Point Road, Crain Street and
Lockwood Avenue, in an R2 Single-Family district (2013-40P). This item is on the consent
agenda for second reading and adoption.
Omnibus vote.

FIRST READING:
E. An ordinance amending Chapter 70, Article V, Divisions 2 and 3, and Chapter 46, Article
III, of the Skokie Village Code pertaining to firearms regulations and fees. This item was
deferred to the next Board Meeting.
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Plan Commission.
Chairman Paul Luke presented the Plan Commission Cases.
A. Plan Commission Case 2014-4P – Zoning Chapter Amendment: Firearms Sellers
and Firearms Ranges
This item was removed from the Agenda and deferred until the next Board Meeting.

B. Plan Commission Case 2014-5P – Zoning Chapter Amendment: Self-storage
Warehouse
Motion to concur with the Plan Commission to amend sections of Chapter 118 Zoning of
the Skokie Village Code to modify the definition of self-storage warehouse to include
limited retail sales and also the definition of conventional warehouse.
Moved: Trustee Klein Seconded: Trustee Gray-Keeler
Ayes: Roberts, Sutker, Ulrich, Bromberg, Klein, Gray-Keeler and Mayor Van Dusen
Nays: None.
Absent: None.
MOTION CARRIED

C. Plan Commission Case 2014-7P – Special Use Permit: 7540 McCormick Boulevard
#138.
Motion to concur with the Plan Commission that the petitioner’s request for a self-service
storage facility at 7540 McCormick Boulevard in an M3 Industry be approved subject to
all conditions.
Director of Community Development Peyer answered questions from the Board.
Moved: Trustee Roberts Seconded: Trustee Sutker
Ayes: Roberts, Sutker, Ulrich, Bromberg, Klein, Gray-Keeler and Mayor Van Dusen
Nays: None.
Absent: None.
MOTION CARRIED


Citizen Comments.
Robert Katzman, spoke about The Old Magazine Store.com.

Adjournment
Motion to adjourn at 8:16 p.m.
Moved: Trustee Roberts Seconded: Trustee Sutker
Ayes: Roberts, Sutker, Ulrich, Bromberg, Klein, Gray-Keeler and Mayor Van Dusen
Nays: None.
Absent: None
MOTION CARRIED




 __________________________

 Pramod C. Shah, Village Clerk




Approved:

______________________
George Van Dusen, Mayor
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