Board of Trustees — Skokie, IL
Date: 2021-08-16

MONDAY, AUGUST 16, 2021 – 8:00 P.M.

With Skokie and the entire State of Illinois now in Phase 5 of the Restore Illinois plan and
the lifting of restrictions on in-person gatherings, Skokie Village Board meetings are in-
person in the Council Chambers at Skokie Village Hall, 5127 Oakton Street. Village Board
meetings begin at 8 p.m. and will continue to be broadcast live on the Village’s YouTube
channel as well as on SkokieVision cable television channels 17 (Comcast) and 25 (RCN).
Meetings also are re-broadcast on the cable channels in the weeks following each
meeting, and the videos are archived on the Village’s YouTube channel.

As of August 9, 2021, the transmission of COVID-19 has increased to a high level within
Skokie. As such, until further notice the Village of Skokie is requiring that all Village
employees, officials and visitors wear masks when inside of all Village buildings. This
requirement is consistent with guidance from the Centers for Disease Control and both
the Illinois and Cook County Departments of Public Health. The Skokie Health and
Human Services Department recommended that the Village follow this guidance to
protect staff, visitors and the entire community.

Public comments may still be submitted to publiccomments@skokie.org; comments
received prior to the meeting or during the meeting will be provided to the Village Board
and will not be read aloud. Public comments also can be mailed or hand-delivered to
Skokie Village Hall, 5127 Oakton Street, Skokie, Illinois, 60077, Attention: Village
Manager’s Office or placed in the exterior drop box on the west side of Skokie Village
Hall. Each Village Board meeting agenda includes time for public comments, and
individuals wishing to speak on an issue will be allocated three minutes to address the
Village Board.

 1. Pledge of Allegiance led by Village Clerk Pramod C. Shah.

 2. Call meeting to order and roll call.

 3. Approve Consent Agenda.

* 4. Approve, as submitted, minutes of regular meeting held Monday, August 2, 2021. **go to**

* 5. Approve Voucher List #7-FY22 of August 16, 2021. **go to**

* 6. Proclamations and Resolutions.
 A. Proclamations
 Payroll Week – September 5-11, 2021 **go to**

 7. Recognition, Awards and Honorary Presentations.

 8. Appointments, Reappointments and Resignations.
 A. Swearing in of the following personnel by Village Clerk Pramod Shah:
 Name Old Position New Position
 Adam Pease Lieutenant Fire Captain

 B. Swearing in of the following personnel by Commissioner Bruce Rottner of the
 Board of Fire and Police:
 Name Old Position New Position
 Matthew Kainer Firefighter Fire Lieutenant
 Joseph Pryst Firefighter Fire Lieutenant

 9. Presentations and Reports.
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10. Report of the Village Manager. **go to**
 A. COVID-19 Update.
 B. Professional Facilities Management (PFM) Facilities Management Agreement and **go to B**
 Programming Agreement – North Shore Center for the Performing Arts.
 * C. Emergency Incident Cost Recovery Modification. **go to C**
 * D. FY2022 Purchase of Police Patrol and Administrative Vehicles – Currie Motors, Inc.,
 Frankfort, Illinois - $171,318. **go to D**
 * E. HP Infrastructure Maintenance Contract – CDW Government, Chicago, Illinois -
 **go to E**
 $45,951.

11. Report of the Corporation Counsel. **go to**
 CONSENT:
 * A. An ordinance granting relief from Chapter 10, Article I, Section 10-10 of the Skokie
 **go to A**
 Village Code pertaining to the temporary sale and consumption of alcoholic liquor on
 the public right of way and municipal property. This item is on the consent agenda for
 second reading and adoption. The first reading was on August 2, 2021.
 * B. An ordinance vacating a residential alley between 8057 Niles Center Road and 8052
 Elmwood Street, Skokie, Illinois in a CX Core Mixed-Use district (2021-18P). This **go to B**
 item is on the consent agenda for second reading and adoption. The first reading was
 on July 6, 2021.

 12. Unfinished Business.

 13. New Business.

 14. Plan Commission.
 A. Plan Commission Case 2021-14P – Special Use Permit: Amazon.com Services 7539 **go to 14P**
 Linder Avenue.
 B. Plan Commission Case 2021-19P – Special Use Permit: Cremation Services 7309 **go to 19P**
 Monticello Avenue.

 15. Public Comment.
 (See information at top of page 1)

 16. Adjournment.




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Items marked with an asterisk (*) indicate they are part of the Consent Agenda that contains routine items
or items which have already been discussed by the Mayor and Board at a previous public meeting and
require a second reading. Items on the Consent Agenda are passed in one vote at the beginning of the
Board Meeting. Prior to the vote on the Consent Agenda, the Mayor will inquire if there is any matter
which anyone wishes to remove from the Consent Agenda. If there is an item on the Consent Agenda
which you wish to address, please inform the Mayor at that time you wish to remove it from the Consent
Agenda.


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 MML: 8/16/21 Manager’s Report
 THIS RESOLUTION MAY BE CITED AS
 VILLAGE RESOLUTION

 21-8-R-



 A RESOLUTION APPROVING AND AUTHORIZING A FIFTH AMENDMENT
 TO THE FACILITY MANAGEMENT AGREEMENT WITH PROFESSIONAL
 FACILITIES MANAGEMENT, INC. (PFM) FOR THE NORTH SHORE CENTER
 FOR THE PERFORMING ARTS IN SKOKIE


1 WHEREAS, Professional Facilities Management, Inc., (hereinafter “PFM”) has
2 managed the North Shore Center for the Performing Arts in Skokie. In this capacity, PFM
3 oversees all building operations and provides staffing for management, box office sales,
4 marketing, budgeting, tenant management, technical operations and all aspects of operating
5 the world-class facility; and

6 WHEREAS, PFM has proven a valuable, supportive partner in both facility
7 management and programming at the North Shore Center for the Performing Arts; and

8 WHEREAS, the Facilities Management Agreement executed on June 18, 1996 has
9 been amended on four previous occasions, each time extending the term of the agreement,
10 with the most recent Amendment expiring on April 30, 2021. Cognizant of the uncertainties of
11 the entertainment venue market due to the COVID-19 pandemic, the Village of Skokie and
12 PFM have agreed upon an initial one-year term for a new Facilities Management Agreement,
13 with three one-year extension options; and

14 WHEREAS, the Village Manager recommended to the Mayor and Board of Trustees
15 that the Fifth Amendment to the Facility Management Agreement with Professional Facilities
16 Management, Inc., be approved substantially in the form attached hereto and marked as
17 Exhibit “1”, subject to changes approved by the Village Manager or designee and the
18 Corporation Counsel of the Village of Skokie;

19 NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Mayor and Board of Trustees of the
20 Village of Skokie, Cook County, Illinois that the Fifth Amendment to the Facility Management
21 Agreement with Professional Facilities Management, Inc., a copy of which is attached hereto
22 and marked Exhibit “1”, or subject to changes approved by the Corporation Counsel and Village
23 Manager or designee, be and the same is hereby approved.

24 BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED by the Mayor and Board of Trustees of the Village of
25 Skokie, Cook County, Illinois that the Village Manager is hereby authorized to execute the Fifth
26 Amendment to the Facility Management Agreement with Professional Facilities Management,
27 Inc., a copy of which is attached hereto and marked Exhibit “1”, subject to changes approved by
28 the Corporation Counsel and Village Manager or designee.


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 PASSED this day of August, 2021.

 Ayes:
 Nays: Village Clerk
 Absent:
 Approved by me this day of
 Attest: August, 2021.



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 THIS RESOLUTION MAY BE CITED AS
 VILLAGE RESOLUTION

 21-8-R-


 A RESOLUTION APPROVING AND AUTHORIZING AN AGREEMENT
 FOR PROGRAMMING SERVICES WITH PROFESSIONAL FACILITIES
 MANAGEMENT, INC. (PFM) REGARDING THE NORTH SHORE CENTER
 FOR THE PERFORMING ARTS IN SKOKIE

1 WHEREAS, Professional Facilities Management, Inc., (hereinafter “PFM”) has managed
2 the North Shore Center for the Performing Arts (hereinafter “Center”) in Skokie. In this
3 capacity, PFM oversees all building operations and provides staffing for management, box
4 office sales, marketing, budgeting, tenant management, technical operations and all aspects
5 of operating the world-class facility; and

6 WHEREAS, PFM has provided programming services for the 867-seat main stage
7 theatre at the Center since 2010. While working closely with the Center’s Board of Directors
8 on programming choices, PFM’s programming recommendations draw on their decades of
9 experience in the entertainment industry and the efficiencies of managing multiple performing
10 arts while also being tailored for the Center’s unique market; and
11
12 WHEREAS, prior to the COVID-19 pandemic, patron surveys showed that PFM’s
13 programming recommendations increased both first-time and younger ticket buyers at the
14 Center. They also have focused on programs to promote equity and other voices in the
15 community, often with support from the North Shore Center for the Performing Arts
16 Foundation and the Rice Foundation; and
17
18 WHEREAS, PFM did an outstanding job in 2020, managing the uncertainties involved
19 with programming, and quickly organizing the Outback Summer Series concerts during the
20 summer; and

21 WHEREAS, the Village Manager recommended to the Mayor and Board of Trustees that the
22 Agreement for Programming Services with Professional Facilities Management, Inc., be approved
23 substantially in the form attached hereto and marked as Exhibit “1”, subject to changes approved by
24 the Village Manager or designee and the Corporation Counsel of the Village of Skokie;

25 NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Mayor and Board of Trustees of the Village
26 of Skokie, Cook County, Illinois that the Agreement for Programming Services with Professional
27 Facilities Management, Inc., a copy of which is attached hereto and marked Exhibit “1”, or subject to
28 changes approved by the Corporation Counsel and Village Manager or designee, be and the same
29 is hereby approved.

30 BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED by the Mayor and Board of Trustees of the Village of Skokie,
31 Cook County, Illinois that the Village Manager is hereby authorized to execute the Agreement for
32 Programming Services with Professional Facilities Management, Inc., a copy of which is attached
33 hereto and marked Exhibit “1”, subject to changes approved by the Corporation Counsel and Village
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 PASSED this day of August, 2021.

Ayes:
Nays: Village Clerk
Absent:
 Approved by me this day of
Attest: August, 2021.



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 *9/8/21


 THIS ORDINANCE MAY BE CITED AS
 VILLAGE ORDINANCE NUMBER

 21-9-C-

 AN ORDINANCE AMENDING CHAPTER 46, ARTICLE II,
 SECTION 46-36(b) OF THE SKOKIE VILLAGE CODE PERTAINING
 TO THE RECOVERY OF FEES FOR EMERGENCY SERVICES
 RENDERED BY THE SKOKIE FIRE DEPARTMENT

1 WHEREAS, Chapter 46, Article II, Section 46-36 of the Skokie Village Code provides
2 for Village of Skokie Fire Department service fees; and

3 WHEREAS, on July 15, 2019, the Mayor and Board of Trustees adopted Village
4 Ordinance Number 19-7-C-4472, amending Section 46-36 of the Skokie Village Code
5 (hereinafter “Code”) and listed Fire Department cost recovery fees for various Fire
6 Department services such as: vehicle extrication, fire suppression and hazardous materials
7 response; and
8
9 WHEREAS, Section 46-36(c) allows for the Village Manager “to modify or change the
10 fees that may be charged”. Pursuant to that authority the Village Manager has implemented
11 changes in the fees that are charged, and as such are not reflected in the amounts currently
12 outlined in Section 46-36(b); and
13
14 WHEREAS, in order to avoid confusion, the Fire Chief has recommended to the Village
15 Manager that Section 46-36(b) should be revised to remove any specific fees as they are
16 subject to change; and

17 WHEREAS, the Village Manager concurred with the recommendation of the Fire Chief
18 and recommended to the Mayor and Board of Trustees that the Section 46-36(b) be revised as
19 to remove any specific fees as they are subject to change, and thus recommended that Chapter
20 46, Article II, Section 46-36(b) of the Code be amended accordingly; and

21 WHEREAS, the Mayor and Board of Trustees at a public meeting duly held on
22 September 8, 2021, concurred in the aforesaid recommendation of the Village Manager; and

23 Section 1: That Chapter 46, Article II, Section 46-36(b) of the Skokie Village Code
24 be and the same is hereby amended in the manner hereinafter indicated. The new material is
25 highlighted in bold and the material to be deleted is highlighted and stricken through.

26 Chapter 46 – FEES FOR LICENSES, SERVICES AND PERMITS
27 …
28 ARTICLE II. – MISCELLANEOUS FEES
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 Sec. 46-36. - Fire Department Service Fees.

2 …

3 (b) Emergency Incident Cost Recovery Fees. Each property owner or vehicle owner that
4 receives any of the following emergency services from the Village Skokie Fire Department
5 arising from the following situations set forth below, shall be charged the
6 corresponding recovery fee for such services, as set forth in the schedule of fees
7 authorized by Section 46-36(c):

8 1. Motor Vehicle Accident
9 2. Vehicle Fire
10 3. Structure Fire
11 4. Hazardous Conditions
12 5. Special Rescue

13 1. Fire Department response to a motor vehicle accident shall be charged a fee of
14 $550.00;

15 2. Fire Department response to a vehicle fire shall be charged $605.00;

16 3. Fire Department response to structure fire shall be charged $500.00;

17 4. Fire Department response to an incident involving hazardous conditions,
18 excluding hazardous materials, shall be charged $700.00; and

19 5. Fire Department response to an incident requiring a special rescue, including but
20 not limited to: industrial or vehicle extrication, above & below grade, confined space,
21 structural and/or trench collapse incidents shall be charged a fee of $400.00.

22 (c) Billing. The Village Manager or designee shall cause a bill to be issued and sent to the
23 appropriate entity or person responsible for payment for said person having been
24 transported by ambulance, having received emergency medical services or Fire
25 Department Response specified in this section. The Village Manager shall, with the
26 consultation of the Fire Chief and the Director of Finance, establish a schedule of the
27 applicable fees for all services received by a person with regard to ambulance
28 transportation and emergency medical services, including fees for multiple responses
29 as specified in subsection (e) of this section. The Village Manager is authorized to
30 modify or change the fees that may be charged from time to time after consideration of
31 certain factors. Such factors that may be considered by the Village Manager include,
32 but are not limited to, applicable Medicare rates, reimbursement rates, cost standards
33 in the insurance or health care industry, and actual cost of services and supplies. The
34 Village Manager shall cause such schedule of fees to be printed and made available to
35 the public.

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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.

 ADOPTED this day of September, 2021.

 Ayes: ,
 Nays: Village Clerk
 Absent:

 Attested and filed in my office Approved by me this day of
 this day of September, 2021; September, 2021.
 and published in pamphlet form
 according to law from September
 , 2021 to September , 2021.
 Mayor, Village of Skokie


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 MML: 8/2/21 1st Reading
 *8/16/21


 THIS ORDINANCE MAY BE CITED AS
 VILLAGE ORDINANCE NUMBER

 21-8-C-

 AN ORDINANCE GRANTING RELIEF FROM CHAPTER 10, ARTICLE I,
 SECTION 10-10 OF THE SKOKIE VILLAGE CODE PERTAINING TO THE
 TEMPORARY SALE AND CONSUMPTION OF ALCOHOLIC LIQUOR ON
 THE PUBLIC RIGHT OF WAY AND MUNICIPAL PROPERTY

1 WHEREAS, this routine ordinance for the Backlot Bash concerns Chapter 10, Article I,
2 Section 10-10 of the Skokie Village Code which prohibits the possession and consumption of
3 alcoholic liquor on Village of Skokie (hereinafter “Village”) owned property; and

4 WHEREAS, the Skokie Park District, in conjunction with various organizations, will be
5 presenting the 14th Annual Backlot Bash (hereinafter “Bash”), which will take place on August
6 27, 28 and 29, 2021; and

7 WHEREAS, the Bash is comprised of concerts, games, food and a carnival which will
8 utilize Village owned parking lots and a portion of the public ways at and around the
9 intersection of Floral Avenue and Oakton Street and a portion of Lincoln Avenue; and

10 WHEREAS, the Skokie Park District has or will acquire a temporary permit pursuant to
11 Section 10-40 of the Code, authorizing the sale of liquor for the 2 and ½ day event; and

12 WHEREAS, the Skokie Park District intends to restrict and limit the consumption of
13 alcoholic liquor to a defined and fenced-in area located on a portion of the public right of way
14 of Oakton Street, the Village Green and a portion of the Village Hall parking lot (hereinafter
15 “Beer Area”), as depicted on the 2021 Event Layout, attached hereto as Exhibit “1”; and

16 WHEREAS, the Mayor, as Liquor Commissioner, and the Corporation Counsel
17 recommend to the Board of Trustees that relief from Section 10-10 of the Code be granted to
18 the Skokie Park District; and

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

21 Section 1: That the Skokie Park District, or its specified agents, are authorized and
22 permitted to sell alcoholic liquor and to allow its consumption within the Beer Area. To the
23 extent necessary, relief from Section 10-10 of the Code is granted as part of this permission.
24 This permission to sell alcoholic liquor in the Beer Area is subject to the following conditions:
25 1) The Skokie Part District shall have a Temporary Permit to sell alcoholic liquor
26 from the Local Liquor Commissioner;

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1 2) The Skokie Park District shall have obtained any license, permit or other
2 necessary approvals from the State of Illinois to sell alcoholic liquor;
3 3) The area in which the sale of alcoholic liquor takes place shall be enclosed with
4 a fence, access shall be restricted and consumption shall be limited to the self-
5 contained designated area. No consumption or sale of alcoholic liquor shall be
6 allowed on any other publicly owned property or any public right of way.
7 4) That any and all necessary authorization is granted from local, county or state
8 agencies, for the closure of certain public rights of way including but not limited
9 to Floral Avenue and Oakton Street.
10 5) The sale of alcoholic liquors shall only take place during the following times:
11 6:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m. on August 27, 2021; 11:00 a.m. to 10:00 p.m. on
12 August 28, 2021; and 8:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. on August 29, 2021;
13 6) Only alcoholic liquor sold by the Skokie Park District or its approved vendor,
14 may be sold, consumed or possessed in the designated area of the Beer Area.
15 No alcoholic liquor may be brought in from outside of the designated area;
16 7) The Skokie Park District, the Youth Foundation of Skokie and the Village shall
17 enter into an Intergovernmental Agreement upon terms negotiated by the
18 Village Manager, or designee, and the Corporation Counsel, subject to final
19 approval by the Mayor and the Board of Trustees; and
20 8) The Skokie Park District, and its vendor(s), shall comply with the Village Code,
21 and all ordinances, rules and regulations of the Village.

22 Section 2: That this Ordinance shall be in full force and effect from and after its
23 passage, approval and publication in pamphlet form as provided by law.
24
 ADOPTED this day of August, 2021.

 Ayes:
 Nays: Village Clerk
 Absent:

 Attested and filed in my office Approved by me this day of
 this day of August, 2021; August, 2021.
 and published in pamphlet form
 according to law from August
 , 2021 to August , 2021.
 Mayor, Village of Skokie


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 PC: 2021-18P

 THIS ORDINANCE MAY BE CITED AS
 VILLAGE ORDINANCE NUMBER
 21-8-Z-

 AN ORDINANCE VACATING A RESIDENTIAL ALLEY BETWEEN
 8057 NILES CENTER ROAD AND 8052 ELMWOOD STREET,
 SKOKIE, ILLINOIS IN A CX CORE MIXED-USE DISTRICT

1 WHEREAS, the owner of 8057 Niles Center Road, Skokie, Illinois (hereinafter
2 “Petitioner”) has requested the vacation of the remaining portion of alley between 8057
3 Niles Center Road and 8052 Elmwood Avenue (hereinafter “Subject Property”); and

4 WHEREAS, the Subject Property is depicted on the Plat of Vacation, dated June 25,
5 2021, a copy of which is attached hereto as Exhibit “1”; and

6 WHEREAS, through its ongoing alley vacation program, initiated in 2002, the
7 Community Development Department has been systematically vacating unopened and
8 unimproved residential alleys that are unnecessary for Village transportation and access
9 needs; and

10 WHEREAS, although the Subject Property is improved, it was to be included in the
11 program due to its unique position as being wholly surrounded by private property and
12 being a residual piece of right of way remaining from previous alley vacations. It does abut
13 residential property to the east. Additionally, it is unnecessary for the Village’s transportation
14 and access needs. Petitioner’s recent request to vacate the Subject Property accelerated
15 the timeline; and

16 WHEREAS, the Subject Property is located in an CX Core Mixed-use district within
17 an area between 8057 Niles Center Road and 8052 Elmwood Avenue and is described and
18 attached hereto in Exhibit “2”. It is currently being utilized by the Haben Funeral Home &
19 Crematory (8057 Niles Center Road) as a driveway to its parking lot; and

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

22 WHEREAS, the title and ownership of the portion of the Subject Property to be
23 vacated shall, pursuant to 65 ILCS 5/11-91-2, vest in equal proportions to the abutting
24 property owners as identified by the Permanent Index Numbers (hereinafter “PIN”) and are
25 listed by PIN block numbers in Exhibit “2” attached hereto; and

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

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

4 WHEREAS, no compensation shall be paid by the owners of the abutting properties
5 for the value of the real estate which may accrue to them by reason of the enactment of this
6 Ordinance, since it has been determined that the vacation of alleys and the vacated portion
7 will benefit both residents and the Village; and

8 WHEREAS, other abutting property owners, if any, to the Subject Property were duly
9 notified of the Skokie Plan Commission proceedings and presented no objection to the
10 proposed vacation; and

11 WHEREAS, the Skokie Plan Commission, at a public hearing duly held on June 3,
12 2021 having heard relevant testimony; (a) determined proper legal notice was achieved and
13 (b) voted to recommend to the Mayor and Board of Trustees that the Subject Property be
14 vacated, subject to the conditions set forth in the Plan Commission Report dated July 6,
15 2021; and

16 WHEREAS, the Mayor and Board of Trustees of the Village of Skokie, at a public
17 meeting duly held July 6, 2021, concurred in the recommendation of the Skokie Plan
18 Commission;

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

21 Section 1: That the following portion of the alley commonly described below, and
22 legally described in Exhibit “2” attached hereto, and depicted on the Plat of Vacation, dated
23 June 21, 2021, a copy of which is attached hereto as Exhibit “1”, located in the Village of
24 Skokie, be and the same is hereby vacated:

25 A portion of an alley right of way, approximately 72 feet by 16 feet, bordered entirely by
26 private property owned by Petitioner and the property owner of 8052 Elmwood Avenue;

27 and the title to the vacated alleys shall vest to the abutting property owners pursuant to 65
28 ILCS 5/11-91-2, as identified by their Permanent Index Numbers set out in Exhibit “2”
29 attached hereto.

30 Section 2: The aforesaid vacations are subject to the conditions set forth below:
31
32 1. The property shall be vacated pursuant to the Plat of Vacation dated June 21, 2021, and
33 as may be further revised with the approval of the Village Manager, or designee, and
34 Corporation Counsel.
35 2. Upon the passage of the ordinance by the Board of Trustees, the Mylar of the Plat of
36 Vacation shall be submitted to the Village with all signatures other than Village staff or
37 elected officials.
38 3. Property owners shall not alter the grade or change the drainage pattern in the
39 easement area without a permit from the Engineering Division.


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1 4. The vacation shall be effective upon the recording of a Plat of Vacation by the Village in
2 the Office of the Recorder of Deeds of Cook County, Illinois.

3 Section 3: The Village, on its own behalf and on behalf of Village-franchised
4 public utilities, shall retain the right of entry upon the Subject Property in order to install,
5 repair, replace or remove, or engage in the maintenance of, any equipment or facility of any
6 such utility or the drainage conditions in the Subject Property. In the course of repair,
7 replacement or removal, or maintenance of equipment or facilities of a Village-franchised
8 public utility, or drainage conditions in, on or over the Subject Property, the Village or the
9 Village-franchised public utility shall not be held liable by any owner of the Subject Property
10 for any damage to structures, landscaping, or fences in, on or over the Subject Property.
11 Any and all structures, including a fence, built or maintained on the Subject Property are
12 done so at the owner of the Subject Property’s own risk.
13 Section 4: That the aforesaid vacation, incorporating the conditions contained
14 herein, shall be effective upon the recording of a Plat of Vacation by the Village of Skokie in
15 the Cook County Clerk’s Office.

16 Section 5: That no compensation shall be paid by the owners of the abutting
17 properties for the value of the real estate which may accrue to them by reason of the
18 enactment of this ordinance and that the public interest and benefit will be subserved by the
19 vacation of the properties referenced herein.

20 Section 6: It is the intention of the Village that ownership and title to the vacated
21 alleys shall pass to and vest in the adjacent property owners, as listed by the Permanent
22 Index Numbers in Exhibit “2”, in equal proportions of the vacated alley.

23 Section 7: That this Ordinance shall be in full force and effect from and after its
24 passage, approval, and recordation as provided by law.
25
26 ADOPTED this day of August, 2021.
27
28 Village Clerk
29 Ayes:
30 Nays:
31 Absent:
32 Approved by me this day of
33 Attested and filed in my August, 2021.
34 office this day of
35 August, 2021.
36
37 Mayor, Village of Skokie
38
39 Village Clerk
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41
42
43
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 Exhibit 1




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 Exhibit 2


 LEGAL DESCRIPTION

THAT PART OF A 16-FOOT ALLEY IN THE RESUBDIVISION OF LOT 37 (EXCEPT THE
SOUTH 40 FEET THEREOF) IN BLAMEUSER’S SUBDIVISION OF THE SOUTH 105
ACRES OF THE SOUTHEAST QUARTER OF SECTION 21, TOWNSHIP 41 NORTH,
RANGE 13 EAST OF THE THIRD PRINCIPAL MERIDIAN, IN THE VILLAGE OF NILES,
ILLINOIS BEING MORE PARTICULARY DESCRIBED AS FOLLOWS:

BEGINNING AT THE SOUTHWEST CORNER OF LOT 3 IN SAID RESUBDIVISION;
THENCE NORTH 89 DEGREES 28 MINUTES 39 SECONDS WEST ALONG THE SOUTH
LINE OF SAID LOT 3 EXTENDED WEST A DISTANCE OF 17.29 FEET TO A POINT IN
THE EASTERLY LINE OF HABEN SUBDIVISION (RECORDED APRIL 11, 2011.
DOCUMENT NUMBER 1110122061): THENCE NORTH 22 DEGREES 47 MINUTES 50
SECONDS EAST ALONG SAID EASTERLY LINE A DISTANCE OF 71.61 FEET TO A
POINT: THENCE NORTH 89 DEGREES 44 MINUTES 19 SECONDS EAST A DISTANCE
OF 17.32 FEET TO THE NORTHWEST CORNER OF LOT 4 IN SAID RESUBDIVISION:
THENCE SOUTH 22 DEGREES 47 MINUTES 50 SECONDS WEST ALONG THE
WESTERLY LINE OF SAID RESUBDIVISION A DISTANCE OF 71.69 FEET TO THE
POINT OF ALONG THE WESTERLY LINE OF SAID RESUBDIVISION A DISTANCE OF
71.70 FEET TO THE OINT OF BEGINNING.


 AFFECTED PINS

 10-21-410-013-0000
 10-21-410-014-0000
 10-21-410-032-0000




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PLAN COMMISSION REPORT 2021-14P: Special Use Permit
Plan Commission Council Chambers, 8:00 PM, August 16, 2021


To: Mayor and Board of Trustees
From: Paul Luke, Plan Commission Chairperson
Re: 2021-14P: Special Use Permit
 Amazon.com Services
 7539 Linder Avenue

PLAN COMMISSION ANALYSIS
During its June 3, 2021, meeting, the Plan Commission heard a request for a special
use permit for truck and freight transportation services in an M1 Office Assembly zoning
district and any other relief discovered during the review of this case. The proposed
facility will be using independent flex drivers, who are using their own vehicles and not
Amazon employees, to deliver packages and products within a 4-hour span inside a
certain radius and within a 12-hour delivery window to further distances.
Staff was supportive of the request subject to addressing potential traffic issues
identified in the applicant’s Traffic Impact Study. The Plan Commission Recommended
Conditions include next steps and a potential required remedy to install a traffic signal if
one is warranted.
Discussion from the Commission included:
 1. The hours of operation of the facility, which is 24 hours with peak periods early
 morning and at night.
 2. Potential conflicts with neighboring businesses to utilize their own docks.
 Amazon responded that Amazon is responsible for policing drivers, and drivers
 need to be respectful to the neighbors. There will not be any semi-trailer staging
 on Linder Avenue. If there is a problem, neighbors are encouraged to contact
 the building security guard or call the facility.
 3. Prior precedent for a developer or user being responsible for installation of traffic
 signals. Staff responded with a list of developments that were heard by the Plan
 Commission and Village Board where this was the case.
Please see the attached memo for additional information regarding this case that
occurred after the Plan Commission meeting.
No additional relief was discovered during the review of this case. Additional analysis
and the discussion can be found in the attached Staff Report and meeting minutes.




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INTERESTED PARTIES
Legal notice was advertised, posted, and delivered to property owners in the area as
prescribed by the Zoning chapter of the Village Code. Details regarding three emails
received prior to the hearing are included in the Staff Report. No interested party
provided testimony at the hearing.


APPEARANCE COMMISSION
This petition did not need to be reviewed by the Appearance Commission.


PLAN COMMISSION RECOMMENDATIONS AND VOTING
The Plan Commission recommends by a vote of 6 ayes and 0 nays, with 1 absent, and 2
vacancies, that the petitioner’s request for a special use permit for truck and freight
transportation services in a M1 Office Assembly district be APPROVED, based upon the
Proposed Positive Findings of Fact and subject to the Plan Commission Recommended
Conditions below.

ATTENDANCE AYES NAYS ABSENT RECUSED
 Mitchell (moved) X
 Quane X
 Lakhani X
 Franklin (second) X
 Burman X
 Mathee X
 Luke X


ATTACHMENTS
1. Plan Commission Recommended Conditions for 2021-14P, dated August 16, 2021
2. Plan Commission Positive Findings of Fact for 2021-14P, dated August 16, 2021
3. Plan Commission Minutes for the June 3, 2021 meeting
4. Staff Report for 2021-14P, dated June 3, 2021
5. Memo from Matt Brandmeyer, dated August 6, 2021
6. Site plan, dated June 29, 2021
7. Land Use Map




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PLAN COMMISSION
RECOMMENDED CONDITIONS 2021-14P: Special Use Permit
Community Development Department Council Chambers, 7:30 PM, August 16, 2021


1. The petitioner shall develop the Subject Property in substantial conformance with
 the final Village approved site plan dated June 29, 2021. (Standard)
2. The stopping or standing of any vehicle associated with the operation of the facility
 in the public right-of-way must not prohibit two-way movement, block driveways, or
 limit the ability of other vehicles to maneuver into neighboring properties.
3. The applicant should provide a Traffic Signal Warrant Study by no later than
 September 30, 2021, and if such study finds that a traffic signal is warranted, and
 Village agrees to such improvements, Amazon should be responsible for the costs of
 new signal and any other associated improvements, which must be installed no later
 than one-year from the date the Village Board approves this ordinance.
4. All existing damaged public sidewalks or public sidewalks damaged due to the
 implementation of this plan shall be replaced. (Standard)
5. No objects are allowed within a 15' sight distance triangle, between 30" and 84" in
 height from grade except traffic control devices listed in the Manual on Uniform
 Traffic Control Devices. (Standard)
6. All fencing, walls, sidewalks, driveways, curbs, wheel stops, parking areas, signage,
 landscaping, structures, and any other facilities or infrastructure on the Subject
 Property shall be maintained in a good state of repair, and when needed, be
 repaired or replaced in a timely manner. (Standard)
7. All private and public sidewalks shall be maintained free of snow, ice, sleet, or other
 objects that may impede travel. (Standard)
8. Trash shall only be allowed within a designated trash enclosure and shall be
 screened from public view in an enclosure approved by the Appearance Commission.
 All trash shall be contained in such a way as to remain out of sight at all times.
 (Standard)

9. All off-street parking spaces shall be legibly striped and maintained. (Standard)
10. Any plan to modify parking lot striping must be approved by the Director of
 Engineering. (Standard)
11. The handicapped parking spaces shall be installed and maintained in compliance with
 State of Illinois Accessibility Standards and the Skokie Village Code, including required
 signage. (Standard)
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. (Standard)
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13. The owner of the Subject Property shall ensure that employees park on the Subject
 Property. (Standard)
14. No required parking space on the site may be for the exclusive use of any tenant.
 (Standard)

15. All overhead utilities on the Subject Property or in adjacent right-of-way shall be
 placed or relocated underground. The petitioner shall bear the full cost of any utility
 relocation and/or conflicts. (Standard)
16. The petitioner shall sign an "Agreement for Installation and Maintenance of
 Landscaping" to assure that the Subject Property and parkway landscaping is
 completed and maintained, including trimming, watering, and replacing of dead
 plant materials in a timely manner in accordance with the final approved landscape
 plan. A copy of said Agreement is attached hereto, marked Exhibit “A” and hereby
 made part of this Ordinance. This “Agreement for Installation and Maintenance of
 Landscaping" shall be recorded at the petitioner’s expense. (Standard)
17. The petitioner shall obtain all required permits and approvals for improvements to
 County, State, or Federal rights-of-way from the governing jurisdiction. (Standard)
18. The Subject Property must conform to the Village's storm water control requirements
 as contained in the Skokie Village Code, including the disconnection of any
 downspouts. (Standard)
19. All signage shall conform to the Skokie Village Code. (Standard)
20. All modifications to building elevations, signage, and landscaping shall be subject to
 the review and approval of the Skokie Appearance Commission. (Standard)
21. The petitioner shall submit to the Planning Division electronic files of the site plan
 and landscape plan in their approved and finalized form. (Standard)
22. Prior to the issuance of building permits, the petitioner shall submit to the Planning
 Division of the Community Development Department the name, property address,
 email address, and telephone number of the company and contact person
 responsible for site maintenance in compliance with this special use permit. (Standard)
23. If work is to be performed on public property or if public property is utilized or
 impacted during construction and/or development, the owner shall provide, or shall
 cause the developer and/or contractor to provide, the Village of Skokie with a
 certificate of insurance naming the Village of Skokie as additionally insured for any
 and all claims related to any and all work. The owner shall hold, and shall cause the
 developer and/or contractor to hold, the Village of Skokie harmless and indemnify
 the Village for any and all claims for property damage or personal injury related to
 work on or use of public property. (Standard)
24. The petitioner shall comply with all Federal and State statutes, laws, rules and
 regulations and all Village codes, ordinances, rules, and regulations. (Standard)
25. Failure to abide by any and all terms of this Ordinance shall be cause for the Village
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 to initiate hearings to determine whether the subject Ordinance, as well as any
 applicable business licenses, should be revised or revoked. The petitioner shall pay
 all costs related to any hearings conducted as a result of non-compliance with any of
 the provisions of the enabling ordinance. The costs shall include but not be limited
 to court reporter fees, attorney fees, and staff time required researching and
 conducting said hearing. (Standard)




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PLAN COMMISSION
POSITIVE PINDINGS OF FACT 2021-14P: Special Use Permit
Community Development Department Council Chambers, 7:30 PM, August 16, 2021


Consideration Finding
The request is consistent with the The request is consistent with the Comprehensive
intent of the Comprehensive Plan. Plan if traffic mitigation measures are taken.
The request will not adversely affect The request is not expected to adversely affect
adjacent properties. adjacent properties if the applicant complies with the
 conditions of the special use permit.
The request is compatible with the The request is compatible with the existing or
existing or allowable uses of adjacent allowable uses of adjacent properties.
properties.
The request demonstrates that It is yet to be determined if adequate roads facilities
adequate public facilities, including exist. If they do not, it is the responsibility of the
roads, drainage, utilities, and police applicant to mitigate the impact of that deficiency.
and fire protection exist or will exist to
serve the requested use at the time
such facilities are needed.
The request demonstrates adequate The request demonstrates adequate provision for
provision for maintenance and use of maintenance and use of the associated structures.
the associated structures.
The request has considered and, to the The recent development of the building addresses
degree possible, addressed the adverse previously uncontrolled storm water detention. The
effects on the natural environment. use, by its very nature, increases vehicle miles
 traveled, and my therefore affect air quality, but
 denial of special use at this location also does not
 mitigate the impact.
The request will not create undue Per the traffic impact study, the use is expected to
traffic congestion. create additional traffic congestion, which must be
 addressed by the applicant.
The request will not adversely affect The request will not adversely affect public health,
public health, safety, and welfare. safety, and welfare.
The request conforms to all applicable The request conforms to all applicable provisions of
provisions of this code, except where this code, except where relief is granted with the
relief is granted with the request. request.




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 Plan Commission Meeting Minutes
 Date: June 3, 2021

A motion was made by Commissioner Mitchell and seconded by Commissioner Franklin to
approve the minutes of the May 6, 2021 Plan Commission meeting.

The chairman read the following statement into the record.

Until further notice, meetings of the Skokie Plan Commission will be electronically, with a
majority of members participating via remote access in order to comply with the State of Illinois
Gubernatorial Disaster Proclamation. Members of the public who wish to comment as to an item
on the published legal notice must submit their statement or question in writing to Steve
Marciani at steve.marciani@skokie.org and all properly submitted statements or questions will
be presented and read during the relevant portion of the meeting. Written comments also may
be submitted by email to citizencomments@skokie.org ; by mail to Village of Skokie, Attn: Matt
Brandmeyer, Ex Officio Plan Commissioner, 5127 Oakton Street, Skokie, IL 60077; or via the
Village’s drop box (no later than noon the day of the meeting) located by the public entry to
Village Hall.

The chairman called the roll to confirm a quorum. Currently there are two vacancies on the
commission. Six commissioners were present.

Case Descriptions:

2021-14P – Special Use Permit: 7539 Linder Avenue
CP Logistics Linder Avenue, LLC, on behalf of Amazon.com Services, LLC, is requesting a
special use permit for truck and freight transportation services at 7539 Linder Avenue in an
M1 Office Assembly zoning district and any other relief discovered during the review of this
case.

10-28-305-024-0000

Discussion and Interested Parties
Legal notice was advertised, posted, and delivered to all property owners within the area as
prescribed by the Zoning Chapter. Corporation Counsel determined that notice was proper
and correct.
Ms. Jill Crozier, construction manager for Amazon, presented the case. In her overview, she
stated that this facility is not the typical Amazon operation; it is different from the one on
Howard Street; it is much smaller in scale and called an SSD site (sub same day). They will
be using flex drivers who are not employees of Amazon. These drivers will be using their
own vehicles (mostly Sprinter vans) to deliver packages and products within a 4-hour span
inside a certain radius. Delivery to further distances will be within a 12-hour delivery
window.
The chairman asked what the hours will be. Ms. Crozier stated that they have 6 docks for a
24/7 operation. There will be vehicles coming & going around the clock. The peak delivery
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time is early morning; afternoons slack off, and they hit another peak again at night. If
people order at midnight, they could expect to get their items in 4 hours if they are housed
at the facility.
A commissioner questioned with a 24/7 operation, would there will be enough space for
neighboring businesses to utilize their own docks. Ms. Crozier stated that this facility is a
confined area which doesn’t require a guard shack to regulate the vehicles coming in & out.
However, with 6 docks there are people to direct the trucks. She has witnessed, probably
for driver convenience, trucks not in assigned spaces and parked all over the place. She has
reached out to the site leader to get it regulated and under control; it needs to be policed
and the flex drivers need to be respectful to the neighbors. There will not be any semi-
staging on Linder Avenue. Since the site is already operational and a concern of a
neighboring business noted, the commissioner asked if it were to be a problem, who could
someone reach out to. Ms. Crozier suggested discussing issues with the building security
guard or call the facility. The chairman advised staff to obtain a directory of responsible
company contacts should problems arise.
Staff requested the report to be entered into the record as presented. Public comment
emails were attached to the staff report regarding traffic problems on Linder; the blocking
of building entrances, driveways and loading docks; and air quality & fuel consumption. The
petitioner can respond directly to them. Staff noted receiving revised site plans after the
report was written. Condition #1 lists the minor adjustments to the site that have been
since updated.
Staff is recommending a Traffic Signal Warrant Analysis be completed by Amazon to
determine if a traffic signal is needed at Long Avenue and Fargo to address the increase in
traffic congestion. If the study finds one is warranted, Amazon, and not the Village, should
be responsible for the costs. A commissioner asked if this request has ever been attached
as a condition of approval to other applicants or if this would be setting a precedent. Staff
responded that Village Crossing, the Illinois Science +Technology Park, south of the
hospital on Golf Road and Kenton, at St. Louis and Touhy, and Lawndale & Touhy were
some of the developments where traffic signals were installed as a condition of the
development.
Staff also inquired about the proposed concrete pad that is partially in the right-of-way. Ms.
Crozier recalled that was a smoking area for the facility, which is no longer part of the plan.
It will be removed from the plans.
There were no additional comments from the public.
Recommendations and Voting
A motion was made to concur with staff for approval, with the minor adjustments, as
amended by staff, for a special use permit for truck and freight transportation services at
7539 Linder Avenue in an M1 Office Assembly zoning district.
Motion: Mitchell Second: Franklin Absent: Burman
Ayes: 6
Nays: 0

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STAFF REPORT 2021-14P: Special Use Permit
Community Development Department Council Chambers, 7:30 PM, June 3, 2021


To: Paul Luke, Plan Commission Chairperson
From: Steve Marciani, AICP, Planning Supervisor
 Related Cases – 2021-13P: Parking Determination

 General Information
 Location 7539 Linder Avenue
 Purpose To request a special use permit for truck and freight
 transportation services and any other relief discovered during the
 review of this case.
 Petitioner CP Logistics Linder Avenue, LLC, on behalf of Amazon.com
 Services, LLC
 Size of Site 304,576 ft² (8.8 acres) with frontage on Howard Street and
 Linder and Long Avenues
 Existing Zoning & M1 Office Assembly – truck and freight transportation facility
 Land Use (temporary occupancy)
 Adjacent Zoning & North M1 Office Assembly – office building, 5431 Howard
 Land Use M2 Industry – detached residence
 South M1 Office Assembly – college, mail order/direct seller
 establishment, warehouse, office building
 East M1 Office Assembly – park district maintenance facility
 West M1 Office Assembly – manufacturing, warehouse
 Comprehensive Plan The site is designated as manufacturing/service employment in
 Sector C.


SITE INFORMATION

• Amazon is currently occupying the site with a temporary occupancy permit.
• Access to the site is from both Linder and Long Avenues.
• The structure was completed within the last year as a spec building and meets all
 building codes and zoning requirements
• Overhead utilities mains run along the north side of the site.

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PETITIONER’S SUBMITTAL
The petitioner is requesting a special use permit for truck and freight transportation
services and any other relief discovered during the review of this case.
The petitioner submitted the following statement:
 This distribution facility is the first tenant to an empty shell, built by the landlord.
 This project consists of a package delivery service that will provide customers access to a four
 (4) hour delivery window. This facility will utilize flex drivers for delivery. Flex drivers use their
 own vehicles to deliver packages.
 This site will have parking spaces for 67 flex drivers.
 This site will have parking spaces for 140 associates that work in the building, which is also the
 total number of employees.
 This site will have 6 semi dock spaces.
 This location will not have owned or leased delivery vehicles, these are all independent
 contracts. The 6 semi dock spaces will be for deliveries and pickups, the intent for this site will
 not be for fleet storage.
An extensive Traffic Impact Analysis was also submitted.


STAFF ANALYSIS
Staff Comment and Review requests were sent to all pertinent departments and were
received from Traffic Engineering and Planning. All other departments returned the
requests with no comments regarding the subject case. This case was continued from
the May 6, 2021 hearing to the June 3, 2021 hearing so that the applicant could
address staff concerns with the site plan, inadequate parking, the traffic impact study,
and comments and concerns received from the public prior to the meeting.
Engineering
The Transportation Engineer submitted a list of questions and concerns about the traffic
impact study (TIS). A list of those questions and the response from the applicant’s
consultant are attached to this report.
The recommended parking determination for this use in case 2021-13P is 207 off-street
parking spaces, and with the revisions to the site plan 209 parking spaces are now
provided. The parking requirement is met. However, the aisle width adjacent to the
loading spaces needs to be increased by half a foot to 14’ to meet the minimum
standards of the Village Code.

After reviewing the response and updated TIS, Staff has the following comments:
 The timing and responsibility for implementing mitigation measures should be
 Amazon’s responsibility, and not the Village’s as stated in their response and in the

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 TIS. It is clear that the development will impact the surrounding traffic and
 operation of the nearby streets – specifically Long and Fargo.
 TIS recommends a traffic signal based on Level of Service capacities outlined in
 study. Staff cannot review or agree with this recommendation without a Traffic
 Signal Warrant Analysis report that supports the installation of a traffic signal at
 Long Avenue and Fargo. Amazon needs to provide this warrant analysis as a
 condition of approval. If such study finds that a traffic signal is warranted, and
 Village agrees to such improvements, Amazon should be responsible for the costs of
 new signal.
 TIS states the southwest Site Driveway 2 is reserved for trucks only, meaning fleet
 vehicles can only access the southeast driveway off of Long.
 Lastly, the original study said that it was based on traffic counts from November
 2020, after requesting specific dates and counts to be elaborated on, the updated
 TIS is in fact based on averages from counts collected in March, April, September,
 and October of 2019. These counts are getting close to being 2 years old and Staff
 has concerns whether they still apply.

Planning
Planning is generally supportive to the request, but we have concerns that the applicant
did not respond to the neighbors’ input and the public as requested on April 29, 2021.
It is Staff’s expectation that these concerns will be addresses at this public hearing.
Those emails are attached to this report. Planning did respond to each of the emails
that the concerns were forwarded to the applicant and will be entered into the record.
With respect to Mr. Mercer’s environmental concerns and Skokie’s Sustainability Plan,
Staff also added the following response:
 The purpose of the special use permit is to assess the positive and negative
 externalities of the use and address as many of the negative ones that we
 can. The findings of fact do address environmental impact as one criterion,
 among many others. The practical application of the goal of reducing emissions
 in this circumstance is that denying the use at this location solely for this reason
 doesn’t achieve our policy objective. They would simply relocate the facility close
 by, and the same delivery vehicles would be driving through the Village delivering
 packages using gasoline or diesel fuel.

 Although you or I might think (or know) that many individual deliveries decrease
 air quality, people placing those orders may not place enough value on that
 objective to alter their behavior and chose a different delivery method to receive
 their goods.

 That said, here is the link to Amazon’s Sustainability page:
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Another of the neighbor objection requested that parking not be allowed on Linder
Avenue to allow room for truck access to the neighbor’s loading docks; parking is
already prohibited on Linder and there is no plan to change that. Also, a neighbor had
concerns about queuing vehicles not block driveways; a recommended condition has
been added prohibiting the standing of any vehicle entering or exiting the facility on a
public way that blocks traffic or facilities.
Planning shares Engineering’s concern about the applicant’s contention that it is the
Village’s responsibility to mitigate traffic concerns worsened by the applicant’s
operations, which from their own analysis will be over 3,000 trips a day. A condition of
approval includes a timeline for the study and the installation of a traffic signal at Fargo
and Long, if needed.
The address is improperly noted on many of the applicant’s documents as 7555 Linder
Avenue. The address of this use is 7539 Linder Avenue and must be used for mail and
all legal documents, without exception.
No other relief was discovered during the review of this case.


APPEARANCE COMMISSION
Appearance Commission review is not necessary for the site.


STAFF RECOMMENDATIONS
Staff recommends that the petitioner’s request for a special use permit for truck and
freight transportation services in a M1 Office Assembly district be APPROVED, based
upon the Proposed Positive Findings of Fact and subject to the recommended conditions
below.



RECOMMENDED SPECIAL USE PERMIT CONDITIONS
1. Prior to the hearing of this case before the Board of Trustees, the petitioner must
 update the site plan to increase the one-way aisle width in the southern lot to a
 minimum of 14’ wide, change the address on the site plan to 7539 Linder Avenue,
 and update the revision year to 2021.
2. The petitioner shall develop the Subject Property in substantial conformance with
 the final Village approved site plan dated <insert date of final approved plan>.
 (Standard)

3. The stopping or standing of any vehicle associated with the operation of the facility
 in the public right-of-way must not prohibit two-way movement, block driveways, or
 limit the ability of other vehicles to maneuver into neighboring properties.


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4. The applicant should provide a Traffic Signal Warrant Study by no later than
 September 30, 2021, and if such study finds that a traffic signal is warranted, and
 Village agrees to such improvements, Amazon should be responsible for the costs of
 new signal and any other associated improvements, which must be installed no later
 than one-year from the date the Village Board approves this ordinance.
5. All existing damaged public sidewalks or public sidewalks damaged due to the
 implementation of this plan shall be replaced. (Standard)
6. No objects are allowed within a 15' sight distance triangle, between 30" and 84" in
 height from grade except traffic control devices listed in the Manual on Uniform
 Traffic Control Devices. (Standard)
7. All fencing, walls, sidewalks, driveways, curbs, wheel stops, parking areas, signage,
 landscaping, structures, and any other facilities or infrastructure on the Subject
 Property shall be maintained in a good state of repair, and when needed, be
 repaired or replaced in a timely manner. (Standard)
8. All private and public sidewalks shall be maintained free of snow, ice, sleet, or other
 objects that may impede travel. (Standard)
9. Trash shall only be allowed within a designated trash enclosure and shall be
 screened from public view in an enclosure approved by the Appearance Commission.
 All trash shall be contained in such a way as to remain out of sight at all times.
 (Standard)

10. All off-street parking spaces shall be legibly striped and maintained. (Standard)
11. Any plan to modify parking lot striping must be approved by the Director of
 Engineering. (Standard)
12. The handicapped parking spaces shall be installed and maintained in compliance with
 State of Illinois Accessibility Standards and the Skokie Village Code, including required
 signage. (Standard)
13. Vehicles shall not be allowed to be parked in or otherwise block common driveways,
 sidewalks, aisles, or other points of access at any time, shall only be parked in
 designated parking spaces, and shall not overlap the striped lines of designated
 parking spaces. (Standard)
14. The owner of the Subject Property shall ensure that employees park on the Subject
 Property. (Standard)
15. No required parking space on the site may be for the exclusive use of any tenant.
 (Standard)

16. All overhead utilities on the Subject Property or in adjacent right-of-way shall be
 placed or relocated underground. The petitioner shall bear the full cost of any utility
 relocation and/or conflicts. (Standard)
17. The petitioner shall sign an "Agreement for Installation and Maintenance of
 Landscaping" to assure that the Subject Property and parkway landscaping is
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 completed and maintained, including trimming, watering, and replacing of dead
 plant materials in a timely manner in accordance with the final approved landscape
 plan. A copy of said Agreement is attached hereto, marked Exhibit “A” and hereby
 made part of this Ordinance. This “Agreement for Installation and Maintenance of
 Landscaping" shall be recorded at the petitioner’s expense. (Standard)
18. The petitioner shall obtain all required permits and approvals for improvements to
 County, State, or Federal rights-of-way from the governing jurisdiction. (Standard)
19. The Subject Property must conform to the Village's storm water control requirements
 as contained in the Skokie Village Code, including the disconnection of any
 downspouts. (Standard)
20. All signage shall conform to the Skokie Village Code. (Standard)
21. All modifications to building elevations, signage, and landscaping shall be subject to
 the review and approval of the Skokie Appearance Commission. (Standard)
22. The petitioner shall submit to the Planning Division electronic files of the site plan
 and landscape plan in their approved and finalized form. (Standard)
23. Prior to the issuance of building permits, the petitioner shall submit to the Planning
 Division of the Community Development Department the name, property address,
 email address, and telephone number of the company and contact person
 responsible for site maintenance in compliance with this special use permit. (Standard)
24. If work is to be performed on public property or if public property is utilized or
 impacted during construction and/or development, the owner shall provide, or shall
 cause the developer and/or contractor to provide, the Village of Skokie with a
 certificate of insurance naming the Village of Skokie as additionally insured for any
 and all claims related to any and all work. The owner shall hold, and shall cause the
 developer and/or contractor to hold, the Village of Skokie harmless and indemnify
 the Village for any and all claims for property damage or personal injury related to
 work on or use of public property. (Standard)
25. The petitioner shall comply with all Federal and State statutes, laws, rules and
 regulations and all Village codes, ordinances, rules, and regulations. (Standard)
26. Failure to abide by any and all terms of this Ordinance shall be cause for the Village
 to initiate hearings to determine whether the subject Ordinance, as well as any
 applicable business licenses, should be revised or revoked. The petitioner shall pay
 all costs related to any hearings conducted as a result of non-compliance with any of
 the provisions of the enabling ordinance. The costs shall include but not be limited
 to court reporter fees, attorney fees, and staff time required researching and
 conducting said hearing. (Standard)




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ATTACHMENTS
1. Response to Village of Skokie Comments April 19, 2021, dated May 11, 2021 from
 NV5
2. Email from Property Owner of 7447 Linder & 7550 Linder Ave, dated April 22, 2021
3. Email from Vijaya Foods, Inc 7540 Linder Avenue, dated April 28, 2021
4. Email from Louis Mercer, dated April 28, 2021
5. Proposed Positive Findings of Fact
6. Site plan, May 4, 2021
7. Aerial Map




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 RETENTION BASIN 110 NORTH 11TH STREET, SUITE 101
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 DOOR TO REMAIN FREESTANDING 12' TO BE PROPOSED
 RELOCATED PROPOSED 11.INSTALL AS-16 WAYFINDING SIGN
 X 160' CANOPY FREESTANDING
 LOADING 12.INSTALL S-1 STOP SIGN
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 EX. BUILDING SLOPE AND
 FREESTANDING 14.INSTALL S-2 "DO NOT ENTER" SIGN
 ACCESS TO BE INTERMEDIATE
 PROPOSED LOADING BAY RAMPS WITH 1/12 15.INSTALL S-13 TRUCK ACCESS SIGN
 REMOVED LANDING EXISTING DRIVE UP
 SLOPE AND DOOR TO REMAIN
 PROPOSED GUARDRAIL INTERMEDIATE GENERAL NOTES
 ALONG UTR/VAN LANDING 1. IF SIGNAGE AND STRIPING CONFLICTS OCCUR, CONTACT THE ARCHITECT. below.
 Know what's
 LOADING AREA 2.33' 2. THE SIGNAGE AND TRAFFIC CONTROLS ARE LOCATED IN ACCORDANCE WITH DESIGN
 Callbefore you dig.
 THE CONTRACTOR IS SPECIFICALLY CAUTIONED THAT THE LOCATION AND/OR
 ELEVATION OF EXISTING UTILITIES AS SHOWN ON THESE PLANS IS BASED ON DESIGN
 BULLETIN #DB-53REV1.0. DRAWINGS, RECORDS OF THE VARIOUS UTILITY COMPANIES, AND WHERE POSSIBLE,
 MEASUREMENTS TAKEN IN THE FIELD. CORESTATES, INC. DOES NOT GUARANTEE

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 APPROPRIATE UTILITY COMPANIES AT LEAST 72 HOURS BEFORE ANY EXCAVATION TO
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 4. ALL SIGN POSTS SHALL BE TYPE U-1E UNLESS NOTED OTHERWISE. REVISIONS
 5. THIS CONCEPT PLAN WAS BASED ON LIMITED DATA. THE LOCATION OF BOUNDARIES, REV DATE COMMENT BY
 14 20' 16 (2) EXISTING 9' X 16' INLAND-WETLANDS, WATERCOURSES, AND RELATED TOPOGRAPHIC DATA WILL BE
 (2) EXISTING 9' X 16' 8 PARKING SPACES UPDATED UPON THE PREPARATION OF A DETAILED SURVEY. 1 09/11/20 CLIENT COMMENTS CED
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 12 20' 4 09/28/20 CLIENT COMMENTS KSP
 12 5' 10' 14 8 THE FOLLOWING ITEMS WERE REQUESTED AS PART OF THE CLIENT'S TEST FIT DOCUMENT, BUT
 3 11 COULD NOT BE FULFILLED.
 COMPACTOR 9 10 3 5 12/04/20 RAMPS AND CANOPY AAH
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F PROPOSED GUARDRAIL WITH 14' 3 (56) PROPOSED 10' X 20' 1 7 EXISTING RETENTION POND WITH A RETAINING WALL. AS-BUILT DOCUMENTS SHOW THAT THE POND
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 PROPOSED 5' SIDEWALKS AMAZON SUB SAME
 AND PARALLEL CURB RAMPS ADDITIONALLY, IT SHOULD BE NOTED THAT THE CLIENT'S STANDARD PARKING STALLS (9' X 20') ARE
 NOT EXISTING FOR THE ASSOCIATE PARKING SPACES. ASSOCIATE PARKING SPACES ON THIS SITE DAY FACILITY
 VARY FROM 9' X 16' TO 9' X 18'. ADDITIONALLY, DUE TO EXISTING GRADES SHOWN ON THE AS-BUILT
 PLAN, IT MAY NOT BE FEASIBLE TO EXTEND THESE SPACES TO MEET THE CLIENT'S STANDARDS.
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PLAN COMMISSION REPORT 2021-19P: Special Use Permit
Plan Commission Council Chambers, 8:00 PM, August 16, 2021


To: Mayor and Board of Trustees
From: Paul Luke, Plan Commission Chairperson
Re: 2021-19P: Special Use Permit

PLAN COMMISSION ANALYSIS
During its July 15, 2021, meeting, the Plan Commission heard a request for a special
use permit for cremation services in an M3 Industry zoning, relief from Section 118-218
of the Skokie Village Code to provide 7 rather than 16 off-street parking spaces, and
any other relief discovered during the review of this case. The applicant intends to
utilize the building as a crematory, which is an allowed use with a special use permit in
the M3 zoning district. The crematory intends to have two retorts on site that will not
be visible from Monticello. Funeral services and visitation would be at the applicant’s
funeral home in Chicago; occasionally some family members wish to witness the entry
into the retort chamber.
Staff was supportive of the request and the parking relief as long as no more than 5
non-employees will be permitted on-site at any given time. This area was part of a
Village-sponsored comprehensive parking program which allows use of the public right-
of way to increase parking availability. The westernmost parking spaces on the site
plan were part of that program, for the purposes of this petition, the parking spaces
between that sidewalk and the building are considered to be “on-site”.
Discussion from the Commission included:
 1. What distinguished a funeral home from a crematory with respect to visitation
 2. How the remains were being transported to the site and where vehicle would be
 stored
 3. Air quality, filtration, and exhaust from the burning
 4. Regularity of the inspection of the equipment
 5. General business operations
A condition was added to the Staff Recommendations that the operator provide
annually to the Village proof of inspection of the equipment.
No additional relief was discovered during the review of this case. Additional analysis
and the discussion can be found in the attached Staff Report and meeting minutes.


INTERESTED PARTIES
Legal notice was advertised, posted, and delivered to property owners in the area as
prescribed by the Zoning chapter of the Village Code. One interested party provided
testimony at the hearing, a Skokie funeral director, who asked about climate control,
testified that The State and County, not Skokie, regulates the operations of the use,
and that there are different state licenses for funeral homes and crematories.
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APPEARANCE COMMISSION
This petition did not need to be reviewed by the Appearance Commission.


PLAN COMMISSION RECOMMENDATIONS AND VOTING
The Plan Commission recommended, by a vote of 6 ayes, 0 nays, and 3 members
absent that the petitioner’s request for a special use permit for a special use permit for
cremation services at 7309 Monticello Avenue in an M3 Industry district be
APPROVED, based upon the Proposed Positive Findings of Fact and the recommended
conditions below.

ATTENDANCE AYES NAYS ABSENT
 Mitchell X
 Quane X
 Shah X
 Franklin X
 Gevaryahu X
 Lakahani X
 Burman (moved) X
 Mathee (second) X
 Luke X



ATTACHMENTS
1. Plan Commission Recommended Conditions for 2021-19P, dated August 16, 2021
2. Plan Commission Positive Findings of Fact for 2021-19P, dated August 16, 2021
3. Draft Plan Commission Minutes for the July 15, 2021 meeting
4. Staff Report for 2020-19P, dated July 15, 2021
5. Site plan, dated July 29, 2021
6. Floor Plan, dated July 29, 2021
7. Land Use Map




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PLAN COMMISSION
RECOMMENDED CONDITIONS 2021-19P: Special Use Permit
Community Development Department Council Chambers, 7:30 PM, August 16, 2021


1. The petitioner shall develop the Subject Property in substantial conformance with
 the final Village approved site plan and floor plan dated July 29, 2021. (Standard)
2. Prior to the issuance of building permits, the petitioner must provide copies of any
 and all necessary permit(s), licenses, and supporting documentation required by the
 Illinois Environmental Protection Agency, the Illinois Pollution Control Board, and the
 Illinois Office of the Comptroller authorizing the construction and operation of the
 crematorium.
3. The petitioner shall provide to the Village annually proof of inspection of the
 equipment, including the levels of emitted gases and particulate.
4. No more than 5 non-employees will be permitted to on-site at any given time.
5. The owner of the Subject Property shall ensure that all occupants of the building
 containing the use must park on-site. Adjacent tandem or on-street parking in the
 neighborhood is prohibited.
6. All fencing, walls, sidewalks, driveways, curbs, wheel stops, parking areas, signage,
 landscaping, structures, and any other facilities or infrastructure on the Subject
 Property shall be maintained in a good state of repair, and when needed, be
 repaired or replaced in a timely manner. (Standard)
7. All private and public sidewalks shall be maintained free of snow, ice, sleet, or other
 objects that may impede travel. (Standard)
8. All off-street parking spaces shall be legibly striped and maintained. (Standard)
9. Any plan to modify parking lot striping must be approved by the Director of
 Engineering. (Standard)
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. (Standard)
11. Vehicles shall not be allowed to be parked in or otherwise block common driveways,
 sidewalks, aisles, or other points of access at any time, shall only be parked in
 designated parking spaces, and shall not overlap the striped lines of designated
 parking spaces. (Standard)
12. All signage shall conform to the Skokie Village Code. (Standard)
13. All modifications to building elevations, signage, and landscaping shall be subject to
 the review and approval of the Skokie Appearance Commission. (Standard)
14. Prior to the issuance of building permits, the petitioner shall submit to the Planning
 Division of the Community Development Department the name, property address,
 email address, and telephone number of the company and contact person
 responsible for site maintenance in compliance with this special use permit. (Standard)
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15. If work is to be performed on public property or if public property is utilized or
 impacted during construction and/or development, the owner shall provide, or shall
 cause the developer and/or contractor to provide, the Village of Skokie with a
 certificate of insurance naming the Village of Skokie as additionally insured for any
 and all claims related to any and all work. The owner shall hold, and shall cause the
 developer and/or contractor to hold, the Village of Skokie harmless and indemnify
 the Village for any and all claims for property damage or personal injury related to
 work on or use of public property. (Standard)
16. The petitioner shall comply with all Federal and State statutes, laws, rules and
 regulations and all Village codes, ordinances, rules, and regulations. (Standard)
17. Failure to abide by any and all terms of this Ordinance shall be cause for the Village
 to initiate hearings to determine whether the subject Ordinance, as well as any
 applicable business licenses, should be revised or revoked. The petitioner shall pay
 all costs related to any hearings conducted as a result of non-compliance with any of
 the provisions of the enabling ordinance. The costs shall include but not be limited
 to court reporter fees, attorney fees, and staff time required researching and
 conducting said hearing. (Standard)




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PLAN COMMISSION
POSITIVE PINDINGS OF FACT 2021-19P: Special Use Permit
Community Development Department Council Chambers, 7:30 PM, August 16, 2021


 Consideration Finding
 The request is consistent with the The proposed use is consistent with the
 intent of the Comprehensive Plan. Comprehensive Plan’s designation for the subject site.
 The request will not adversely affect The request is not expected to adversely affect
 adjacent properties. adjacent properties as long as limits to the number of
 occupants in the conditions are met.
 The request is compatible with the This use is surrounded by other warehouse buildings,
 existing or allowable uses of adjacent and there is another Crematory on Lawndale
 properties. approximately 0.2 miles away. Signage will be
 minimal.
 The request demonstrates that Adequate public facilities, including roads, drainage,
 adequate public facilities, including utilities, and police and fire protection exist or will
 roads, drainage, utilities, and police exist to serve the requested use at the time such
 and fire protection exist or will exist to facilities are needed. There is no expected impact to
 serve the requested use at the time public utilities or storm water detention.
 such facilities are needed.
 The request demonstrates adequate The request demonstrates adequate provision for
 provision for maintenance and use of maintenance and use of the associated structures.
 the associated structures.
 The request has considered and, to the All environmental regulations regarding cremation
 degree possible, addressed the adverse services must be met. No other physical changes are
 effects on the natural environment. occurring on the site.
 The request will not create undue Traffic resulting from this use will be negligible due to
 traffic congestion. the small amount of staff and attendees on site.
 The request will not adversely affect The request will not adversely affect public health,
 public health, safety, and welfare. safety, and welfare.
 The request conforms to all applicable The request conforms to all applicable provisions of
 provisions of this code, except where this code, except where relief is granted with the
 relief is granted with the request. request.




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 DRAFT Plan Commission Meeting Minutes
 Date: July 15, 2021

A motion was made by Commissioner Burman and seconded by Commissioner Mathee to
approve the minutes of the June 3, 2021 Plan Commission meeting.

This meeting marks the return to in-person meetings.

The chairman introduced and welcomed 2 new members to the Plan Commission: Talia
Gevaryahu and Mike Shah.

Case Description:

2021-19P – Special Use Permit: 7309 Monticello Avenue
Chicago Title Land Trust Company, Trust Number 42086, on behalf of Big Tuna Cremation
Property, LLC/Caring Cremations, is requesting a special use permit for cremation services at
7309 Monticello Avenue in an M3 Industry zoning district, relief from Section 118-218 of the
Skokie Village Code to provide 7 rather than 16 off-street parking spaces, and any other relief
discovered during the review of this case.

PIN: 10-26-311-049-0000

Discussion and Interested Parties
Legal notice was advertised, posted, and delivered to all property owners within the area as
prescribed by the Zoning Chapter. Corporation Counsel determined that notice was proper
and correct.
Joey Carr, consultant for the applicant, gave an overview of the case. Milos Djordjevic,
Jakob Parduhn, and John Benoit also gave testimony. They are proposing to operate a
crematory in an existing vacant 5,400 sq. ft. building that was previously occupied by K-B-K
Tools in a M3 zoning district. It is an allowable use with a special use permit. They will be
making interior improvements mostly, adding 2 retorts, and updating the parking lot.
Milos Djordjevic, owner of Caring Cremations also is part owner of Theis-Gorski Funeral
Home in Chicago. The funeral home does offer cremations, but not at that site any longer;
they have been outsourcing them. They plan to utilize this facility for their clients who
choose cremation. It is a new business; therefore, he anticipates only doing 1-2 cremations
a month initially, increasing up to about 6 per day with 1-2 employees.
A commissioner wanted confirmation that the facility is just a crematory. Mr. Djordjevic
stated that visitations and services are handled at the funeral home.
Another commissioner asked about the process of bringing remains into the facility. Mr.
Djordjevic stated that a customized van fitted with a cot is used to retrieve the deceased,
who is then rolled into the building from the loading space.
The commissioner also inquired about the air quality, filtration, and exhaust from the
burning. Jakob Parduhn, of Cremation Systems/Armil CFS, Inc., spoke of the cremation
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equipment at the site. There is no visible smoke; just CO2 and trace amounts of particulate.
There are no health or environmental concerns. Each machine is registered with and
approved by the State of Illinois. He stated that with the small number cremations per
month, the emissions are way under the state’s thresholds of 5 tons of particulate matter.
The federal government considers them a minor source and does not regulate them. They
have participated in and passed the numerous EPA visible smoke tests. There are no state
regulations for maintenance; however, the manufacturer does recommend annual
inspections.
To follow up, another commissioner asked if Skokie will schedule an annual inspection as
well. Staff stated that the Environment Health Department is following the State rules and
recommends that the business owner take part in annual inspections to check the emission
controls. Mr. Djordjevic has no problem with their recommendation.
Another commissioner wanted more information on the business operations. Mr. Djordjevic
stated that he receives clients through phone calls or online; usually families making final
arrangements for a loved one. Sometimes families do come to the funeral home to make
requests for cremation services. There will be no visitation or funeral service at the facility.
However, some families choose to view the body and witness the cremation; in that case,
they will accommodate 2-3 immediate family members.
Staff requested the report be submitted into the record as presented. There are minor
changes to the site plan needed prior to the presentation to the Trustees at a future Village
Board meeting. Traffic Engineering recommends a maximum of 5 non-employees be
permitted on-site based on the limited parking spaces leaving 2 spaces for employees.
Tandem parking is allowed in the area for businesses with regular employees who can
easily move their vehicle throughout the day if necessary but not for this use. The parking
lot will need to be re-configured, restriped, and wheel stops put in.
The chairman inquired where the transport vehicles will be stored when not in use. Another
commissioner asked how many transport vehicles they have. Mr. Djordjevic stated they
only have 1 vehicle and will be parked in the loading area or garage – not in any of the
provided spaces.
John Haben, 8051 Lincoln Avenue, voiced some concerns. He is a long time professional in
the same industry. He testified to the commission about the timeline from taking custody
of the remains and the steps taken until cremation. Decomposition takes place rapidly; not
every body is embalmed. Nothing can be done until the death certificate is signed, filed,
and registered, which brought up the storage issue. For public health reasons, he asked if
the facility is climate controlled for unembalmed human remains. The Village has no storage
requirements and goes by whatever the state regulates.
Mr. Haben continued, stating that the professional preparation of remain requires funeral
home licensing if there is to be a viewing. The proposed facility would be infringing on
services that a funeral home would provide; families making arrangements, preparing
remains for viewing, and providing last goodbyes. He also answered a previous question
regarding inspections; Skokie does not have any rules and regulations or maintenance
requirements, but the state and county can stop in anytime. A professional operation has
an annual maintenance inspection.
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The chairman questioned if the licenses for funeral homes and crematories are different.
Mr. Haben answered that there are certain statutes for crematories and other statues for
funeral homes. The licenses are different.
There was discussion between the commissioners and staff regarding the definitions and
licenses required for funeral homes and crematories. The chairman commented that it
might be “in a gray area” and questioned whether the Village could be open to challenges
by the state and county if the special use is approved.
Staff clarified that the special use permit is based on the Village’s definition of funeral home
as an establishment that prepares the remains, conducts services, sells caskets, and
arranges cremations. There is no separate definition for crematory in the Village’s
ordinance.
Mr. Haben added that sometimes 50 people show up for a “last goodbye” and Monticello
Avenue will be lined with cars.
Mr. Djordjevic reiterated that he is a funeral director in Chicago. He does a high volume of
cremations and instead of outsourcing, he wants to control everything for his clients by
having his own crematory.
A commissioner noted that refrigeration is a necessity but is not shown on the plans. The
architect, John Benoit, stated that adequate refrigeration is located adjacent to the retort
room. They have allowed space but do not have specific volume yet to put it on the plan.
Staff answered that the floor plan submitted is not the final site plan and was used only for
calculating parking and relief for the special use permit. An amendment to Condition #1 can
be added addressing the refrigeration/storage needs.
Another commissioner asked what the approximate timeline was of the on-site storage of
decedents. Mr. Djordjevic answered that it depends on how quickly the doctor signs the
death certificate and he can get a cremation permit. It usually takes a few days until the
doctor signs the death certificate, but from 48 hours to 1 week is the norm. They do have a
fair amount of storage. If viewing is requested prior to cremation, storage will be at the
funeral home.
Another commissioner asked about industry standards for the retorts. Staff said that the
Environmental Health Dept. provided copies of the state’s regulations.
The chairman suggested that before presentation to the Village Board and on to the
Building Division for permits, final floor plans be submitted.
Recommendations and Voting
A motion was made to approve a special use permit request, with 2 amendments added,
for cremation services at 7309 Monticello Avenue in an M3 Industry zoning district.
Amendment #1 – the applicant must show adequate and specified areas on plans for
enough refrigeration based on their volume before presentation to the Village Board.
Amendment #2 – the Special Use Permit requires annual inspections as to gas and
particulate.


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Motion: Burman Second: Mathee Absent: Lakhani, Mitchell, &
 Quane

Ayes: 6
Nays: 0




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STAFF REPORT 2021-19P: Special Use Permit
Community Development Department Council Chambers, 7:30 PM, July 15, 2021


To: Paul Luke, Plan Commission Chairperson
From: Steve Marciani, AICP, Planning Supervisor


 General Information
 Location 7309 Monticello Avenue
 Purpose To request a special use permit for cremation services in an M3
 Industry zoning district, relief from Section 118-218 of the Skokie
 Village Code to provide 7 rather than 16 off-street parking
 spaces, and any other relief discovered during the review of this
 case.
 Petitioner Chicago Title Land Trust Company, Trust Number 42086, on
 behalf of Big Tuna Cremation Property, LLC/Caring Cremations
 Size of Site 7,581 ft² (0.17 acres) with frontage on Monticello Avenue
 Existing Zoning & M3 Industry – warehouse
 Land Use
 Adjacent Zoning & North M3 Industry – industrial buildings
 Land Use South M3 Industry – industrial buildings
 B2 Commercial – shopping center
 East M3 Industry – industrial building
 West M3 Industry – promotional services, warehouse
 Comprehensive Plan The site is designated as manufacturing/service employment in
 Sector E - Southeast.

PETITIONER’S SUBMITTAL
The petitioner is requesting a special use permit for cremation services in an M3
Industry zoning district, relief from Section 118-218 of the Skokie Village Code to
provide 7 rather than 16 off-street parking spaces, and any other relief discovered
during the review of this case.
The petitioner’s agent, Joey Carr, submitted the following statement:
 Currently the property is owned Chicago Title Land Trust Company, as successor Trustee under
 the terms of a certain agreement dated January 3, 1983, and knows as Trust #42086 for the
 benefit of Kenneth Hedeen. It is utilized as a warehouse for a K-B-K Tool Manufacturing. My
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 permit in the M-3 zoning district. The crematory intends to have two retorts on site that will not
 be visible from Monticello.
 Due to the use, there will be minimal employees on site and few cars as well. As it is a
 crematory and not a funeral home, it will mostly be staffed by one to two people at all times.
 We plan to restripe the parking lot to accommodate 7 cars including 1 ADA space. The dock will
 remain to be used for deliveries. This is less than the required 16 off street parking spaces but
 we are requesting relief due to the minimal staffing levels and resulting parking needs for this
 specific use.
 The character of the neighborhood will not be affected by this use as it is surrounded by other
 warehouse buildings and there is another Crematory on Lawndale approximately 0.2 miles away.
 Traffic resulting from this use will be negligible due to the small amount of staff on site. We do
 not expect any impact to the public utilities or storm water detention. Signage will be minimal.
 Improvements to the building include two retorts are designed to be placed inside a 1,200 sf
 area within the building. Attached are specifications of the retorts. It is anticipated that two 2’
 x 2’ openings will be created in the roof for the retort exhaust. Other cosmetic improvements
 may take place and code impacts will be addressed as we study in further detail.
 Initially, there will be two cremations done each day which should increase to six a day at some
 point in the future. General operating hours are 9am – 5pm but subject to change as the
 business requires.
 We are working with our design and engineering team to apply for all of the required
 environmental permits/licenses. We will apply and furnish copies to the Village when received.
 We look forward to working with the Village and if you have any questions or comments, please
 do not hesitate to reach out to me at jcarr@carradv.com or 312.528.7780.
STAFF ANALYSIS
Staff Comment and Review requests were sent to all pertinent departments and were
received from Engineering, Forestry, Fire Prevention, Environmental Health, and
Planning. All other departments returned the requests with no comments regarding the
subject case.

Engineering
The Engineering Division completed a parking analysis for the proposed use, and 16 off-
street parking spaces are required, while only 7 are provided. Also, the width of the
standard parking spaces is substandard and must be increased to a minimum of 9’
wide. The accessible parking space should be 8' wide with an 8' access aisle with R7-8
and R7-I101 signs in front of the accessible parking space.
In additional conversations with the applicant, it was stated that the site will not
function as a funeral home and at most times only be staffed by 1 or 2 people.
Witnessed cremation will occur at most twice a month by appointment only, and
attendance will be limited to 5 people. In order to support the needed parking relief, a
limit of 5 non-employees will be permitted to on-site at any given time.
Also, Monticello Avenue does not have enough width to support on-street parking. An
additional condition of the special use is that tandem parking or on-street parking for
any occupant of the building not be permitted; users of the building must park on-site.
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Forestry
The Village Forester notes that tree protection fencing is required for site trees in a
construction project. There is one parkway tree that requires protection to the extent
of the tree pit. Please show its location on the site plan.


Fire Prevention Bureau
The Fire Prevention Bureau provided the following list for the applicant’s information,
which will be required for the building permit review. This list is not all-inclusive.
 A full National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) 72 Fire Alarm system shall be
 installed and meet the 2018 Illinois American with Disabilities Act (ADA).
 The fire alarm shall be directly connected/ monitored to the Skokie Combined
 Communication Center. An application and contract must be completed and
 submitted.
 An addressable annunciator must be located at the main entrance
 Must have at least one Knox Box, with functioning keys at the main entrance
 The building shall have a fire protection sprinkler system in accordance to NFPA 13
 The Fire Department Connection (FDC) shall be within 100' of a Village of Skokie fire
 hydrant. A fire protection engineer will have to calculate the demand to determine if
 the building will require a fire pump.
 Shall have panic hardware on all exit doors
 Must have egress lighting per the International Fire Code (IFC) and Life Safety Code
 (LSC) 101.
 Shall have properly mounted fire extinguishers throughout per IFC, NFPA 10, LSC
 101
 The rear door must have the address of the building labeled on the door
 If plans are submitted digitally, at least one set of plans and cut sheets must be
 submitted directly to the Skokie Fire Prevention Bureau; including Sprinkler, Fire
 Alarm, Scope of Work, etc.

Environmental Health
Provide copies of any and all necessary permit(s), licenses, and supporting
documentation required by the Illinois Environmental Protection Agency, the Illinois
Pollution Control Board, and the Illinois Office of the Comptroller authorizing the
construction and operation of the crematorium.

Planning
Planning is supportive of the request and the parking relief as long as the conditions for
parking and occupancy are met. This area was part of a Village-sponsored
comprehensive parking program which allows use of the public right-of way to increase
parking availability. The westernmost parking spaces on the site plan were part of that
program, for the purposes of this petition, the parking spaces between that sidewalk
and the building are considered to be “on-site”.
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 No other relief was discovered during the review of this case.


 APPEARANCE COMMISSION
 Appearance Commission review is not necessary for the site.


 STAFF RECOMMENDATIONS
Staff recommends that the petitioner’s request for a special use permit for cremation
 services at 7309 Monticello Avenue in an M3 Industry zoning district be APPROVED,
 based upon the Proposed Positive Findings of Fact and subject to the recommended
 conditions below.
Staff further recommends that relief be granted from Section 118-218 of the Skokie Village
 Code to provide 7 rather than 16 off-street parking spaces.

 RECOMMENDED SPECIAL USE PERMIT CONDITIONS
 1. Prior to the hearing of this case before the Board of Trustees, the petitioner must
 update the site plan and floor plan to:
 a. Show the location of the parkway tree on the site plan.
 b. Increase the width of the standard parking spaces to 9’ wide.
 c. The accessible parking space should be 8' wide with an 8' access aisle. Provide
 R7-8 and R7-I101 signs in front of the accessible parking space.
 d. Add dates to both plans.
 2. The petitioner shall develop the Subject Property in substantial conformance with
 the final Village approved site plan dated <insert date of final approved plan> and
 floor plan dated <insert date of final approved plan>. (Standard)
 3. Prior to the issuance of building permits, the petitioner must provide copies of any
 and all necessary permit(s), licenses, and supporting documentation required by the
 Illinois Environmental Protection Agency, the Illinois Pollution Control Board, and the
 Illinois Office of the Comptroller authorizing the construction and operation of the
 crematorium.
 4. No more than 5 non-employees will be permitted to on-site at any given time.
 5. The owner of the Subject Property shall ensure that all occupants of the building
 containing the use must park on-site. Adjacent tandem or on-street parking in the
 neighborhood is prohibited.
 6. All fencing, walls, sidewalks, driveways, curbs, wheel stops, parking areas, signage,
 landscaping, structures, and any other facilities or infrastructure on the Subject
 Property shall be maintained in a good state of repair, and when needed, be
 repaired or replaced in a timely manner. (Standard)

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7. All private and public sidewalks shall be maintained free of snow, ice, sleet, or other
 objects that may impede travel. (Standard)
8. All off-street parking spaces shall be legibly striped and maintained. (Standard)
9. Any plan to modify parking lot striping must be approved by the Director of
 Engineering. (Standard)
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. (Standard)
11. Vehicles shall not be allowed to be parked in or otherwise block common driveways,
 sidewalks, aisles, or other points of access at any time, shall only be parked in
 designated parking spaces, and shall not overlap the striped lines of designated
 parking spaces. (Standard)
12. All signage shall conform to the Skokie Village Code. (Standard)
13. All modifications to building elevations, signage, and landscaping shall be subject to
 the review and approval of the Skokie Appearance Commission. (Standard)
14. Prior to the issuance of building permits, the petitioner shall submit to the Planning
 Division of the Community Development Department the name, property address,
 email address, and telephone number of the company and contact person
 responsible for site maintenance in compliance with this special use permit. (Standard)
15. If work is to be performed on public property or if public property is utilized or
 impacted during construction and/or development, the owner shall provide, or shall
 cause the developer and/or contractor to provide, the Village of Skokie with a
 certificate of insurance naming the Village of Skokie as additionally insured for any
 and all claims related to any and all work. The owner shall hold, and shall cause the
 developer and/or contractor to hold, the Village of Skokie harmless and indemnify
 the Village for any and all claims for property damage or personal injury related to
 work on or use of public property. (Standard)
16. The petitioner shall comply with all Federal and State statutes, laws, rules and
 regulations and all Village codes, ordinances, rules, and regulations. (Standard)
17. Failure to abide by any and all terms of this Ordinance shall be cause for the Village
 to initiate hearings to determine whether the subject Ordinance, as well as any
 applicable business licenses, should be revised or revoked. The petitioner shall pay
 all costs related to any hearings conducted as a result of non-compliance with any of
 the provisions of the enabling ordinance. The costs shall include but not be limited
 to court reporter fees, attorney fees, and staff time required researching and
 conducting said hearing. (Standard)




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ATTACHMENTS
1. Proposed Positive Findings of Fact
2. Site plan, undated
3. Floor Plan, undated
4. Plat of Survey, February 2, 2021
5. Aerial Map




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STAFF REPORT 2021-19P: Special Use Permit
Community Development Department Council Chambers, 7:30 PM, July 15, 2021


To: Paul Luke, Plan Commission Chairperson
From: Steve Marciani, AICP, Planning Supervisor


 General Information
 Location 7309 Monticello Avenue
 Purpose To request a special use permit for cremation services in an M3
 Industry zoning district, relief from Section 118-218 of the Skokie
 Village Code to provide 7 rather than 16 off-street parking
 spaces, and any other relief discovered during the review of this
 case.
 Petitioner Chicago Title Land Trust Company, Trust Number 42086, on
 behalf of Big Tuna Cremation Property, LLC/Caring Cremations
 Size of Site 7,581 ft² (0.17 acres) with frontage on Monticello Avenue
 Existing Zoning & M3 Industry – warehouse
 Land Use
 Adjacent Zoning & North M3 Industry – industrial buildings
 Land Use South M3 Industry – industrial buildings
 B2 Commercial – shopping center
 East M3 Industry – industrial building
 West M3 Industry – promotional services, warehouse
 Comprehensive Plan The site is designated as manufacturing/service employment in
 Sector E - Southeast.

PETITIONER’S SUBMITTAL
The petitioner is requesting a special use permit for cremation services in an M3
Industry zoning district, relief from Section 118-218 of the Skokie Village Code to
provide 7 rather than 16 off-street parking spaces, and any other relief discovered
during the review of this case.
The petitioner’s agent, Joey Carr, submitted the following statement:
 Currently the property is owned Chicago Title Land Trust Company, as successor Trustee under
 the terms of a certain agreement dated January 3, 1983, and knows as Trust #42086 for the
 benefit of Kenneth Hedeen. It is utilized as a warehouse for a K-B-K Tool Manufacturing. My
 client intends to utilize the building as a crematory which is an allowed use with a special use
 permit in the M-3 zoning district. The crematory intends to have two retorts on site that will not
 be visible from Monticello.
 Due to the use, there will be minimal employees on site and few cars as well. As it is a
 crematory and not a funeral home, it will mostly be staffed by one to two people at all times.
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 We plan to restripe the parking lot to accommodate 7 cars including 1 ADA space. The dock will
 remain to be used for deliveries. This is less than the required 16 off street parking spaces but
 we are requesting relief due to the minimal staffing levels and resulting parking needs for this
 specific use.
 The character of the neighborhood will not be affected by this use as it is surrounded by other
 warehouse buildings and there is another Crematory on Lawndale approximately 0.2 miles away.
 Traffic resulting from this use will be negligible due to the small amount of staff on site. We do
 not expect any impact to the public utilities or storm water detention. Signage will be minimal.
 Improvements to the building include two retorts are designed to be placed inside a 1,200 sf
 area within the building. Attached are specifications of the retorts. It is anticipated that two 2’
 x 2’ openings will be created in the roof for the retort exhaust. Other cosmetic improvements
 may take place and code impacts will be addressed as we study in further detail.
 Initially, there will be two cremations done each day which should increase to six a day at some
 point in the future. General operating hours are 9am – 5pm but subject to change as the
 business requires.
 We are working with our design and engineering team to apply for all of the required
 environmental permits/licenses. We will apply and furnish copies to the Village when received.
 We look forward to working with the Village and if you have any questions or comments, please
 do not hesitate to reach out to me at jcarr@carradv.com or 312.528.7780.

STAFF ANALYSIS
Staff Comment and Review requests were sent to all pertinent departments and were
received from Engineering, Forestry, Fire Prevention, Environmental Health, and
Planning. All other departments returned the requests with no comments regarding the
subject case.

Engineering
The Engineering Division completed a parking analysis for the proposed use, and 16 off-
street parking spaces are required, while only 7 are provided. Also, the width of the
standard parking spaces is substandard and must be increased to a minimum of 9’
wide. The accessible parking space should be 8' wide with an 8' access aisle with R7-8
and R7-I101 signs in front of the accessible parking space.
In additional conversations with the applicant, it was stated that the site will not
function as a funeral home and at most times only be staffed by 1 or 2 people.
Witnessed cremation will occur at most twice a month by appointment only, and
attendance will be limited to 5 people. In order to support the needed parking relief, a
limit of 5 non-employees will be permitted to on-site at any given time.
Also, Monticello Avenue does not have enough width to support on-street parking. An
additional condition of the special use is that tandem parking or on-street parking for
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Forestry
The Village Forester notes that tree protection fencing is required for site trees in a
construction project. There is one parkway tree that requires protection to the extent
of the tree pit. Please show its location on the site plan.


Fire Prevention Bureau
The Fire Prevention Bureau provided the following list for the applicant’s information,
which will be required for the building permit review. This list is not all-inclusive.
 A full National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) 72 Fire Alarm system shall be
 installed and meet the 2018 Illinois American with Disabilities Act (ADA).
 The fire alarm shall be directly connected/ monitored to the Skokie Combined
 Communication Center. An application and contract must be completed and
 submitted.
 An addressable annunciator must be located at the main entrance
 Must have at least one Knox Box, with functioning keys at the main entrance
 The building shall have a fire protection sprinkler system in accordance to NFPA 13
 The Fire Department Connection (FDC) shall be within 100' of a Village of Skokie fire
 hydrant. A fire protection engineer will have to calculate the demand to determine if
 the building will require a fire pump.
 Shall have panic hardware on all exit doors
 Must have egress lighting per the International Fire Code (IFC) and Life Safety Code
 (LSC) 101.
 Shall have properly mounted fire extinguishers throughout per IFC, NFPA 10, LSC
 101
 The rear door must have the address of the building labeled on the door
 If plans are submitted digitally, at least one set of plans and cut sheets must be
 submitted directly to the Skokie Fire Prevention Bureau; including Sprinkler, Fire
 Alarm, Scope of Work, etc.


Environmental Health
Provide copies of any and all necessary permit(s), licenses, and supporting
documentation required by the Illinois Environmental Protection Agency, the Illinois
Pollution Control Board, and the Illinois Office of the Comptroller authorizing the
construction and operation of the crematorium.


Planning
Planning is supportive of the request and the parking relief as long as the conditions for
parking and occupancy are met. This area was part of a Village-sponsored
comprehensive parking program which allows use of the public right-of way to increase
parking availability. The westernmost parking spaces on the site plan were part of that
program, for the purposes of this petition, the parking spaces between that sidewalk
and the building are considered to be “on-site”.

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No other relief was discovered during the review of this case.


APPEARANCE COMMISSION
Appearance Commission review is not necessary for the site.


STAFF RECOMMENDATIONS
Staff recommends that the petitioner’s request for a special use permit for cremation
services at 7309 Monticello Avenue in an M3 Industry zoning district be APPROVED,
based upon the Proposed Positive Findings of Fact and subject to the recommended
conditions below.
Staff further recommends that relief be granted from Section 118-218 of the Skokie
Village Code to provide 7 rather than 16 off-street parking spaces.


RECOMMENDED SPECIAL USE PERMIT CONDITIONS
1. Prior to the hearing of this case before the Board of Trustees, the petitioner must
 update the site plan and floor plan to:
 a. Show the location of the parkway tree on the site plan.
 b. Increase the width of the standard parking spaces to 9’ wide.
 c. The accessible parking space should be 8' wide with an 8' access aisle. Provide
 R7-8 and R7-I101 signs in front of the accessible parking space.
 d. Add dates to both plans.
2. The petitioner shall develop the Subject Property in substantial conformance with
 the final Village approved site plan dated <insert date of final approved plan> and
 floor plan dated <insert date of final approved plan>. (Standard)
3. Prior to the issuance of building permits, the petitioner must provide copies of any
 and all necessary permit(s), licenses, and supporting documentation required by the
 Illinois Environmental Protection Agency, the Illinois Pollution Control Board, and the
 Illinois Office of the Comptroller authorizing the construction and operation of the
 crematorium.
4. No more than 5 non-employees will be permitted to on-site at any given time.
5. The owner of the Subject Property shall ensure that all occupants of the building
 containing the use must park on-site. Adjacent tandem or on-street parking in the
 neighborhood is prohibited.
6. All fencing, walls, sidewalks, driveways, curbs, wheel stops, parking areas, signage,
 landscaping, structures, and any other facilities or infrastructure on the Subject
 Property shall be maintained in a good state of repair, and when needed, be
 repaired or replaced in a timely manner. (Standard)
7. All private and public sidewalks shall be maintained free of snow, ice, sleet, or other
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 objects that may impede travel. (Standard)
8. All off-street parking spaces shall be legibly striped and maintained. (Standard)
9. Any plan to modify parking lot striping must be approved by the Director of
 Engineering. (Standard)
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. (Standard)
11. Vehicles shall not be allowed to be parked in or otherwise block common driveways,
 sidewalks, aisles, or other points of access at any time, shall only be parked in
 designated parking spaces, and shall not overlap the striped lines of designated
 parking spaces. (Standard)
12. All signage shall conform to the Skokie Village Code. (Standard)
13. All modifications to building elevations, signage, and landscaping shall be subject to
 the review and approval of the Skokie Appearance Commission. (Standard)
14. Prior to the issuance of building permits, the petitioner shall submit to the Planning
 Division of the Community Development Department the name, property address,
 email address, and telephone number of the company and contact person
 responsible for site maintenance in compliance with this special use permit. (Standard)
15. If work is to be performed on public property or if public property is utilized or
 impacted during construction and/or development, the owner shall provide, or shall
 cause the developer and/or contractor to provide, the Village of Skokie with a
 certificate of insurance naming the Village of Skokie as additionally insured for any
 and all claims related to any and all work. The owner shall hold, and shall cause the
 developer and/or contractor to hold, the Village of Skokie harmless and indemnify
 the Village for any and all claims for property damage or personal injury related to
 work on or use of public property. (Standard)
16. The petitioner shall comply with all Federal and State statutes, laws, rules and
 regulations and all Village codes, ordinances, rules, and regulations. (Standard)
17. Failure to abide by any and all terms of this Ordinance shall be cause for the Village
 to initiate hearings to determine whether the subject Ordinance, as well as any
 applicable business licenses, should be revised or revoked. The petitioner shall pay
 all costs related to any hearings conducted as a result of non-compliance with any of
 the provisions of the enabling ordinance. The costs shall include but not be limited
 to court reporter fees, attorney fees, and staff time required researching and
 conducting said hearing. (Standard)

ATTACHMENTS
1. Proposed Positive Findings of Fact
2. Site plan, undated
3. Floor Plan, undated
4. Plat of Survey, February 2, 2021
5. Aerial Map
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Proposed Positive Findings of Fact 2021-19P: Special Use Permit
Community Development Department Council Chambers, 7:30 PM, July 15, 2021


 Consideration Finding
 The request is consistent with the The proposed use is consistent with the
 intent of the Comprehensive Plan. Comprehensive Plan’s designation for the subject site.
 The request will not adversely affect The request is not expected to adversely affect
 adjacent properties. adjacent properties as long as limits to the number of
 occupants in the conditions are met.
 The request is compatible with the This use as it is surrounded by other warehouse
 existing or allowable uses of adjacent buildings, and there is another Crematory on
 properties. Lawndale approximately 0.2 miles away. Signage will
 be minimal.
 The request demonstrates that Adequate public facilities, including roads, drainage,
 adequate public facilities, including utilities, and police and fire protection exist or will
 roads, drainage, utilities, and police exist to serve the requested use at the time such
 and fire protection exist or will exist to facilities are needed. There is no expected impact to
 serve the requested use at the time public utilities or storm water detention.
 such facilities are needed.
 The request demonstrates adequate The request demonstrates adequate provision for
 provision for maintenance and use of maintenance and use of the associated structures.
 the associated structures.
 The request has considered and, to the All environmental regulations regarding cremation
 degree possible, addressed the adverse services must be met. No other physical changes are
 effects on the natural environment. occurring on the site.
 The request will not create undue Traffic resulting from this use will be negligible due to
 traffic congestion. the small amount of staff and attendees on site.
 The request will not adversely affect The request will not adversely affect public health,
 public health, safety, and welfare. safety, and welfare.
 The request conforms to all applicable The request conforms to all applicable provisions of
 provisions of this code, except where this code, except where relief is granted with the
 relief is granted with the request. request.




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exist and the user should independently confirm for accuracy. The map does not constitute a regulatory determination and is not a base for engineering design. A Registered Land Surveyor should be consulted to determine precise location boundaries on the ground.

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MINUTES of a regular meeting of the Mayor and the Board of Trustees of the Village of
Skokie, Cook County, Illinois held in the Council Chambers at 5127 Oakton Street at 8
p.m. on Monday August 16, 2021




With Skokie and the entire State of Illinois now in Phase 5 of the Restore Illinois plan and the
lifting of restrictions on in-person gatherings, Skokie Village Board meetings are in-person in the
Council Chambers at Skokie Village Hall, 5127 Oakton Street. Village Board meetings begin at 8
p.m. and will continue to be broadcast live on the Village’s YouTube channel as well as on
SkokieVision cable television channels 17 (Comcast) and 25 (RCN). Meetings also are re-broadcast
on the cable channels in the weeks following each meeting, and the videos are archived on the
Village’s YouTube channel.

As of August 9, 2021, the transmission of COVID-19 has increased to a high level within Skokie. As
such, until further notice the Village of Skokie is requiring that all Village employees, officials and
visitors wear masks when inside of all Village buildings. This requirement is consistent with
guidance from the Centers for Disease Control and both the Illinois and Cook County Departments
of Public Health. The Skokie Health and Human Services Department recommended that the
Village follow this guidance to protect staff, visitors and the entire community.

Public comments may still be submitted to publiccomments@skokie.org; comments received prior
to the meeting or during the meeting will be provided to the Village Board and will not be read
aloud. Public comments also can be mailed or hand-delivered to Skokie Village Hall, 5127 Oakton
Street, Skokie, Illinois, 60077, Attention: Village Manager’s Office or placed in the exterior drop
box on the west side of Skokie Village Hall. Each Village Board meeting agenda includes time for
public comments, and individuals wishing to speak on an issue will be allocated three minutes to
address the Village Board.

Pledge of Allegiance led by Village Clerk Pramod C. Shah.

Mayor Van Dusen called the meeting to order.
The Clerk called the Roll. Those present were Trustees Sutker , Robinson, Khoeun, Johnson, Klein
and Mayor Van Dusen
Motion to approve the Consent Agenda. Trustee Johnson asked for #D on the Manager’s report to be
removed.
Moved: Trustee Klein Seconded: Trustee Sutker
Ayes: Sutker , Robinson, Khoeun, Johnson, Pure Slovin, Klein and Mayor Van Dusen
Nays: None.
Absent: None
MOTION CARRIED

* Approve, as submitted, minutes of regular meeting held Monday, August 2,, 2021.
Omnibus vote.

* Approve Voucher List #7-FY22 of August 16, 2021.
Omnibus vote.

*Proclamations and Resolutions.
Proclamations
Payroll Week – September 5-11, 2021
Omnibus vote.

Appointments, Reappointments and Resignations.
A. Swearing in of the following personnel by Village Clerk Pramod Shah:
 Name Old Position New Position
 Adam Pease Lieutenant Fire Captain
Village Clerk Pramod Shah swore in Adam Pease as the new Fire Captain.
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B. Swearing in of the following personnel by Commissioner Bruce Rottner of the
Board of Fire and Police:
 Name Old Position New Position
 Matthew Kainer Firefighter Fire Lieutenant
 Joseph Pryst Firefighter Fire Lieutenant
Mayor Van Dusen congratulated the new Fire Captain and new Fire Lieutenants who introduced their
family and friends.

Report of the Village Manager.
A. COVID-19 Update.
Mike Chaley, Director of Health and Human Services gave an update on COVID-19 which included an
overview on Data, Skokie Transmission rate. Confirmed Cases. Covid-19 Booster Dose, Skokie
Breakthrough Case Date and Vaccine availability.

B. Professional Facilities Management (PFM) Facilities Management Agreement and
Programming Agreement – North Shore Center for the Performing Arts.
Motion to concur with staff’s recommendation and request Mayor and Board approval of the
Resolutions authorizing the Facility Management and Programming Services agreements.
Resolution 21-8-R-1509
Motion to approve the Fifth Amendment to Facility Management with Professional Facilities
Management Inc.
Moved: Trustee Johnson Seconded: Trustee Klein
Ayes: Sutker , Robinson, Khoeun, Johnson, Pure Slovin, Klein and Mayor Van Dusen
Nays: None.
Absent: None
MOTION CARRIED

Resolution 21-8-R-1510
Motion to approve an agreement for programming services with Professional Facilities
Management Inc,
Moved: Trustee Johnson Seconded: Trustee Klein
Ayes: Sutker , Robinson, Khoeun, Johnson, Pure Slovin, Klein and Mayor Van Dusen
Nays: None.
Absent: None
MOTION CARRIED

* C. Emergency Incident Cost Recovery Modification.
Motion to concur with staff’s recommendation and request Mayor and Board approval of an
Ordinance clarifying the Emergency Incident Coast Recovery fees.
Omnibus vote.

D. FY2022 Purchase of Police Patrol and Administrative Vehicles – Currie Motors, Inc.,
Frankfort, Illinois - $171,318.
Max Slankard, Public Works Director answered questions from Trustee Johnson regarding
lowing emissions on purchases.
Motion to award a contract to Currie Motors, Inc., Frankfort, Illinois in the amount of $171,318
for FY2022 purchase of police patrol and administrative vehicles.
Moved: Trustee Sutker Seconded: Trustee Klein
Ayes: Sutker , Robinson, Khoeun, Johnson, Pure Slovin, Klein and Mayor Van Dusen
Nays: None.
Absent: None
MOTION CARRIED

* E. HP Infrastructure Maintenance Contract – CDW Government, Chicago, Illinois - $45,951.
Motion to award a contract to CDW Government, Chicago, Illinois in the amount of $45,951 for
HP Infrastructure maintenance contract.
Omnibus vote.
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Report of the Corporation Counsel.
 CONSENT:
* A. Ordinance 21-8-C-4563
Motion to adopt an ordinance granting relief from Chapter 10, Article I, Section 10-10 of the
Skokie Village Code pertaining to the temporary sale and consumption of alcoholic liquor on
the public right of way and municipal property. This item is on the consent agenda for
second reading and adoption. The first reading was on August 2, 2021.
Omnibus vote.

* B. Ordinance 21-8-C-4564
Motion to adopt an ordinance vacating a residential alley between 8057 Niles Center Road and
8052 Elmwood Street, Skokie, Illinois in a CX Core Mixed-Use district (2021-18P). This
item is on the consent agenda for second reading and adoption. The first reading was on July 6,
2021.
Omnibus vote.

Plan Commission.
A. Plan Commission Case 2021-14P – Special Use Permit: Amazon.com Services 7539
Linder Avenue.
Motion to concur with the Plan Commission that the petitioner’s request for a special use
permit for truck and freight transportation services in a M1 Office Assembly district be
approved subject to all conditions.
Moved: Trustee Sutker Seconded: Trustee Klein


Kyle DeGiulio, Manager of Economic Development Policy answered questions from the
Trustees concerning Pollution, Greenhouse gas emissions ,environmental issues,
sustainability.Climate action, renewal energy, and about the Flex drivers.
Sharon Ammons, from GoGreen Skokie, Louis Mercer, Jim Barnard and Laurie Simmons spoke
about Sustainability and Climate Action.
Ted Smukler spoke about the Flex drivers.
Matt Brandmeyer, Community Development Director responded about substainability and
environmental issues.
Trustee Johnson proposed to amend the Plan Commission Case 2021-14P to require the
petitioner to set specific environmental goals. There was no second and the motion failed.
Ayes: Sutker , Robinson, Khoeun, Pure Slovin, Klein and Mayor Van Dusen
Nays: Johnson.
Absent: None
MOTION CARRIED


B. Plan Commission Case 2021-19P – Special Use Permit: Cremation Services 7309
Monticello Avenue.
Motion to concur with the Plan Commission that the petitioner’s request for a special use
permit for cremation services at 7309 Monticello in an M3 Industry district be approved
subject to all conditions.
Moved: Trustee Johnson Seconded: Trustee Klein
Ayes: Sutker , Robinson, Khoeun, Johnson, Pure Slovin, Klein and Mayor Van Dusen
Nays: None.
Absent: None
MOTION CARRIED
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Public Comment.
Fikret Palavra spoke about fence heights in the Village of Skokie. Mayor Van Dusen
responded with the explanation of the Ordinance. He also spoke about the Covid-19
vaccine.

George Saliba also apoke about concerns about the Covid-19 vaccine.
A resident of Skokie spoke about the vaccine and the effects on children and adults.



Adjournment.
Motion to adjourn at 9:59 p.m.
Moved: Trustee Klein Seconded: Trustee Khoeun
Ayes: Sutker. Robinson, Khoeun, Johnson, Pure Slovin , Klein and Mayor Van Dusen
Nays: None.
Absent: None.
MOTION CARRIED




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 Pramod Shah, Village Clerk




Approved:



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Mayor Van Dusen




Items marked with an asterisk (*) indicate they are part of the Consent Agenda that contains routine items or items
which have already been discussed by the Mayor and Board at a previous public meeting and require a second
reading. Items on the Consent Agenda are passed in one vote at the beginning of the Board Meeting. Prior to the
vote on the Consent Agenda, the Mayor will inquire if there is any matter which anyone wishes to remove from the
Consent Agenda. If there is an item on the Consent Agenda which you wish to address, please inform the Mayor at
that time you wish to remove it from the Consent Agenda.