Board of Trustees — Skokie, IL
Date: 2020-03-16

MONDAY, MARCH 16, 2020 – 8:00 P.M.

 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, March 2, 2020.

* 5. Approve Voucher List #21-FY20 of March 16, 2020.

 6. Proclamations and Resolutions.
 Proclamations
 * A. Fair Housing is not an Option. It’s the Law Month – April 2020
 B. Marge’s Flowers 70th Anniversary Day – April 6, 2020

 7. Recognitions, Presentations and Awards.
 Presentations
 A. 2020 Census by Steve Marciani, Planning Supervisor

 8. Appointments, Reappointments and Resignations.
 A. Swearing in of the following personnel by Willard Evans, Jr., Chair of the Board of Fire
 and Police Commissioners:
 Name Old Position New Position
 Wyatt Carrescia New Hire Firefighter

 * B. Resignation
 Appearance Commission: Ross Sawyers

  9. Report of the Village Manager.
 A. Presentation Regarding COVID-19 and Declaration of Emergency Affecting Public
 Health Resolution.
 B. Illinois Trust Participating Resolution.
 * C. Resolution for Amended and Restated Police Assistance Agreement (NORTAF).
 * D. Financial Auditing Services – Lauterbach and Amen, LLP, Naperville, Illinois -
 $71,100.
 * E. Downtown Landscaping and Fixtures Maintenance – Moore Landscapes, LLC,
 Northbrook, Illinois - $59,870.

 10. Report of the Corporation Counsel.
 CONSENT:
  * A. An ordinance approving modifications to the previously approved special use permit for
 the property located at 4811 Dempster Street, Skokie, Illinois, in a B3 Business district
 (2019-01M). This item is on the consent agenda for second reading and adoption.

 11. Unfinished Business.

 12. New Business.

 13. Plan Commission.
 A. Plan Commission Case 2020-03P – Zoning Map Amendment: 7770 Frontage Road.
 B. Plan Commission Case 2020-04P – Subdivision: 7770 Frontage Road.
 C. Plan Commission Case 2020-06P – Site Plan Approval: Arie Crown Hebrew Day
 School - 7787 Gross Point Road.


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 15. Adjournment.




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Memorandum
Finance Department


To: John Lockerby, Village Manager


From: _______________________________
 Julian Prendi, Director of Finance

Date: March 9, 2020

Subject: AGENDA ITEM: Illinois Trust Participating Resolution


The Village maintains liquid reserve funds generated predominantly from State of Illinois
deposits of local-share taxes, like sales and income tax. These funds are utilized for regular
cash needs of the Village, including payroll and voucher payments, and as such must be
maintained in liquid, safe accounts where the investment objective is first and foremost to
maintain principal and provide greatest liquidity. Currently the funds are deposited in the
Illinois Funds, a local government investment pool maintained by the Illinois State Treasurer.
The funds have been earning between 1.5% and 1.75% interest during the past year,
although as mentioned the security of the principal and liquidity outweigh the need for high
returns.

The Illinois Trust is a similar local government investment pool intended to serve short term
needs of municipalities nationwide. It operates within the limits established by the Public
Funds Investment Act (30 ILCS 235), and is governed by a board of trustees comprised of
finance directors and treasurers from Illinois municipalities, park districts and school districts.
It is rated AAAm by Standard & Poor’s (highest rating, same as the Illinois Funds). The trust
has retained PFM Asset Management as the investment advisor and administrator. The fund
is annually audited by an independent qualified auditor, currently PricewaterhouseCoopers
LLP. There are no minimums to participate, term requirements, or withdrawal restrictions.
The fund’s performance has been slightly better than the Illinois Funds over the past 36
months, albeit by only a few basis points.

I am recommending the Village participate in the Illinois Trust alongside the Illinois Funds in
an effort to diversify our cash reserves and also take advantage of the better interest rate
returns. The trust requires that a resolution be adopted indicating intent to participate as well
as to designate officials with decision authority over deposits and withdrawals. The resolution
is attached for the Board’s review.

I respectfully request that the attached resolution be presented to the Village Board at the
regularly scheduled meeting on March 16, 2020 for review and approval. Should the Board
approve, I will proceed with the administrative enrollment process.



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C: Barbara Mangler, Assistant Corporation Counsel




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 MML: *3/16/20
 PC: 2019-01M
 SUP: 193.05
 THIS ORDINANCE MAY BE CITED AS
 VILLAGE ORDINANCE NUMBER

 20-3-Z-

 AN ORDINANCE APPROVING MODIFICATIONS TO THE
 PREVIOUSLY APPROVED SPECIAL USE PERMIT FOR THE
 PROPERTY LOCATED AT 4811 DEMPSTER STREET, SKOKIE,
 ILLINOIS, IN A B3 BUSINESS DISTRICT


1 WHEREAS, Aurora Ice Cream, LLC, the property owner of 4811 Dempster Street, Skokie,
2 Illinois, in a B3 Business district, requested an amendment to its special use permit through the
3 modified review procedure; and

4 WHEREAS, on March 5, 2012, the Mayor and Board of Trustees of the Village of Skokie
5 adopted Village Ordinance Number 12-3-Z-3888 granting a special use permit to allow the
6 construction and operation of a limited service restaurant with a drive-through at the property
7 legally described as follows:
 8 LOTS 1 THROUGH 6, INCLUSIVE, (EXCEPT THE NORTH 7.00 FEET OF SAID LOTS
 9 TAKEN FOR THE WIDENIING OF DEMPSTER STREET, AND EXCEPT THE EAST 7.0
10 FEET OF LOT 1 TAKEN FOR THE WIDENING OF SKOKIE BOULEVARD, AND EXCEPT
11 THAT PORTION OF LOTS 1 AND 2 TAKEN FOR STREET PURPOSES IN CASE
12 NUMBER 8018688), ALL IN TERMINAL SUBDIVISION IN THE NORTHEAST QUARTER
13 OF SECTION 21, TOWNSHIP 41 NORTH, RANGE 13, EAST OF THE THIRD PRINCIPAL
14 MERIDIAN IN COOK COUNTY, ILLINOIS.
 PINS: 10-221-204-001-0000 and 10-21-204-016-0000
15 more commonly known as 4811 Dempster Street, Skokie, Illinois in a B3 Business district; and

16 WHEREAS, the 2012 special use permit also contained a condition requiring conformance
17 with certain Village approved plans including site and landscape plans, both dated February 8,
18 2012; and

19 WHEREAS, subsequent to the adoption of the above ordinance, the Illinois Department of
20 Transportation (hereinafter “IDOT”) finalized significant improvements to the Dempster Street/Niles
21 Center Road and Dempster Street/Skokie Boulevard intersections. Property owners adjacent to
22 the intersections have dedicated a portion of their property to IDOT in order to effectuate these
23 improvements; and

24 WHEREAS, revised landscape and site plans have been submitted for 4811 Dempster
25 Street reflecting the land dedications. The revised site plan indicates a change primarily in the
26 parking lot at the northeast corner of the site. The landscaped area will be reduced and the parking
27 spaces along Dempster Street will be eliminated. The revised site plan provides for good traffic
28 flow and adequate parking is provided to meet the off-street parking requirement. The overall site
29 parking is only reduced by three spaces; and


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1 WHEREAS, the Corporation Counsel, Plan Commission Chairman and Community
2 Development Director for the Village of Skokie reviewed the request and found that the requested
3 modifications: (i) are in substantial compliance with the special use permit granted pursuant to 12-
4 3-Z-3888, and (ii) do not change the intent of the special use permit. It was determined that the
5 special use permit for the Subject Property could be amended utilizing the modified review
6 procedure pursuant to Chapter 118, Section 118-34, of the Skokie Village Code.

7 WHEREAS, the Corporation Counsel, Plan Commission Chairman and Community
8 Development Director recommended to the Mayor and Board of Trustees that the requested
9 modification be granted, subject to the modified conditions contained in the Skokie Plan
10 Commission Chairman’s memorandum dated March 5, 2019; and

11 WHEREAS, at a public meeting duly held on March 18, 2019, the Mayor and Board of
12 Trustees concurred in the aforesaid recommendations and findings of fact of the Corporation
13 Counsel, Plan Commission Chairman and Community Development Director;

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

16 Section 1: That Condition 1 of Village Ordinance Number 12-3-Z-3888 be amended as
17 follows: the highlighted and stricken through material shall be deleted and the highlighted in bold
18 material shall be added:

19 1. The petitioner shall develop the Subject Property in substantial conformance with the final
20 Village approved geometric revised site plan dated February 8, 2012 March 1, 2019, floor
21 plan dated February 7, 2012, revised landscape plans dated February 8, 2012 March 1,
22 2019, blade sign plan dated January 26, 2012, and building elevations revised dated
23 February 7, 2012.

24 Section 2: That a notice of the approval of this Ordinance incorporating the
25 conditions contained herein shall be executed by the owner of the property in writing and duly
26 recorded with the Cook County Recorder of Deeds Office at the owner’s expense.

27 Section 3: That this Ordinance shall be in full force and effect from and after its
28 passage, approval and recordation as provided by law.
29 ADOPTED this day of March, 2020.
30
31 Village Clerk
32 Ayes:
33 Nays:
34 Absent:
35 Approved by me this day of
36 Attested and filed in my March, 2020.
37 office this day of
38 March 2020.
39
40 Mayor, Village of Skokie
41
42 Village Clerk
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PLAN COMMISSION REPORT 2020-03P, 04P, & 06P
Plan Commission Council Chambers, 8:00 PM, March 16, 2020



To: Mayor and Board of Trustees
From: Paul Luke, Plan Commission Chairperson
Case: Arie Crown Hebrew Day School
 2020-03P Zoning Map Amendment
 2020-04P Subdivision
 2020-06P Site Plan Approval
 7787 Gross Point Road (formerly 7770 Frontage Road)

PLAN COMMISSION ANALYSIS
The cases were heard at the March 5, 2020 Plan Commission meeting and involves a
request for a zoning map amendment, subdivision, and site plan approval since the
subject property is greater than 1 acre in size. The petitioner is proposing to rezone
the subject property from M1 Office Assembly Industry to R2 Single Family in order to
convert the existing office building into an elementary and junior high school, child day
care (which are the pre-nursery and nursery programs), and gymnasium.
At the meeting, the Plan Commission inquired about the traffic impact analysis and
parking study. The gymnasium will have a maximum capacity of 865 seats based on
the 289 parking spaces provided on the site or 1 space for every 3 seats. Vehicle will
be restricted with gates at each of the curb cuts, which include 1 on Gross Point and 2
on Frontage Road. Gross Point access will be the main entrance for the school, while
one Frontage Road curb cut will be secondary access and the other is a service
entrance. Gates will be open in the mornings for drop-off and pick-up times. Upon a
question from one of the Plan Commissioners, the applicant explained that construction
will take 18 months to complete. The applicant also provided elevations showing
building signage.
The Plan Commission is supportive of the proposal. A more detailed discussion of the
cases are in the attached findings, staff reports, and minutes.


INTERESTED PARTIES
Legal notice was advertised, posted, and delivered to property owners in the area as
prescribed by the Zoning Chapter. It was determined by Corporation Counsel that
notice was proper and correct. Two persons spoke against the proposal with concerns
about locating a school near industrial-type uses, the impact of residential zoning on
future development rights, the impact on property values, intermingling school and
truck traffic, and taking the building off the property tax roll. In addition to the
applicants, 2 persons spoke in favor of the proposal by citing the importance of the
school in the community.



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PLAN COMMISSION RECOMMENDATIONS AND VOTING
The Plan Commission recommended, by a vote of 8 ayes, 0 nays, and 1 absent that the
petitioner’s request for a Zoning Map Amendment, Subdivision, and Site Plan be
APPROVED, based upon the Plan Commission Positive Findings of Fact.
ATTENDANCE AYES NAYS ABSENT VACANT
 Mathee X
 J. Burman X
 Laxpati X
 Franklin X
 Villegas X
 S. Berman X
 Quane X
 Mitchell X
 Luke X
See individual motions in the attached draft Plan Commission meeting minutes.

ATTACHMENTS
1. Plan Commission Recommended Conditions for the Site Plan Approval and
 Subdivision
2. Positive Findings of Fact for the Zoning Map Amendment and Site Plan Approval
3. Staff Reports, dated March 5, 2020
4. Draft Plan Commission meeting minutes, dated March 5, 2020
5. Site Plan
6. Floor Plans
7. Land Use and Zoning Map




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PLAN COMMISSION
RECOMMENDED CONDITIONS
Plan Commission Council Chambers, 8:00 PM, March 16, 2020

RECOMMENDED SITE PLAN APPROVAL CONDITIONS
1. Prior to the hearing of this case before the Board of Trustees, the petitioner shall
 submit to the Planning Division:
 a. Ensure the same site plan is used for all drawings, including updating the Site
 Plan to coordinate with the Site Geometry Plan.
2. Prior to the issuance of building permits, the petitioner shall:
 a. Update existing easements to include new standard restoration language and
 ensure access to such easements. Need easement for 6" water main and
 combined sewer.
 b. A tree survey, final grading plan, tree preservation plan, and landscape plan
 with plant list shall be submitted to the Community Development Department
 for review and approval.
 c. Submit for approval a lighting photometrics plan, fully developed civil
 engineering plans that comply with the county WMO requirements and
 Village’s stormwater control provisions, and redevelopment engineering plans
 to address all aspects of private and public utility services. Any
 reconfigurations within state ROW will require an IDOT highway/utility permit.
 (Standard)
Site and Use
3. The petitioner shall develop the Subject Property in substantial conformance with
 the final Village approved site plans dated <insert date of final approved plan>,
 engineering plans dated <insert date of final approved plan>, landscape plans dated
 <insert date of final approved plan>, sign plans dated <insert date of final approved
 plan>, and building elevations dated <insert date of final approved plan>.
 (Standard)
4. Prior to the issuance of building permits, the petitioner shall submit for approval a
 lighting photometrics plan, fully developed civil engineering plans that comply with
 the county WMO requirements and Village’s stormwater control provisions, and
 redevelopment engineering plans to address all aspects of private and public utility
 services. Any reconfigurations within state ROW will require an IDOT highway/utility
 permit. (Standard)
5. The proposed development shall have a maximum assembly capacity of 865 seats.
6. Valet parking is not approved as part of this request. Should the petitioner choose
 to request valet parking in the future, formal applications shall be submitted for a
 parking determination through the Plan Commission and a modified review of the
 site plan approval by the Village Board.



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7. New parking lot and exterior lighting shall meet Illuminating Engineering Society of
 North America (IES) standards, be full cut-off design, and be directed away from
 adjacent properties, subject to the approval of the Engineering Division. (Standard)
8. Any outdoor sound systems shall at all times maintain audio levels that are
 compliant with the Skokie Village Code. (Standard)
9. All existing damaged public sidewalks or public sidewalks damaged due to the
 implementation of this plan shall be replaced. (Standard)
10. No objects are allowed within a 10' sight distance triangle in R1, R2, R3, and R4
 districts, or within a 15' sight distance triangle in all other districts, between 30" and
 84" in height from grade except traffic control devices listed in the Manual on
 Uniform Traffic Control Devices. (Standard)
11. Prior to the issuance of building permits, the petitioner shall submit a temporary
 pedestrian, bicycle, and transit circulation plan, including routing, signage, and
 barriers, to be in place prior to the commencement of construction, subject to the
 approval of the Engineering Division. (Standard)
Maintenance
12. All fencing, walls, sidewalks, driveways, curbs, wheel stops, parking areas, signage,
 landscaping, structures, and any other facilities or infrastructure on the Subject
 Property shall be maintained in a good state of repair, and when needed, be
 repaired or replaced in a timely manner. (Standard)
13. All private and public sidewalks shall be maintained free of snow, ice, sleet, or other
 objects that may impede travel. (Standard)
14. Trash shall only be allowed within a designated trash enclosure and shall be
 screened from public view in an enclosure approved by the Appearance Commission.
 All trash shall be contained in such a way as to remain out of sight at all times.
 (Standard)
Parking
15. All off-street parking spaces shall be legibly striped and maintained. (Standard)
16. Any plan to modify parking lot striping must be approved by the Director of
 Engineering. (Standard)
17. The proposed development shall have a minimum of 288 (289 provided) off-street
 vehicle parking spaces including 7 (8 provided) handicapped parking spaces, as
 indicated on the Subject Property plan dated <insert date of final approved plan>.
 (Standard)
18. 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)
19. 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


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 parking spaces. (Standard)
20. The owner of the Subject Property [and its tenant] shall ensure that employees park
 on the Subject Property. (Standard)
Utilities
21. All new 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)
Landscaping
22. 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)
Governance
23. All new construction, alterations, and remodeling shall meet current International
 Building and NFPA Life Safety Codes as amended. (Standard)
24. The petitioner shall obtain all required permits and approvals for improvements to
 County, State, or Federal rights-of-way from the governing jurisdiction. (Standard)
25. The Subject Property must conform to the Village's storm water control requirements
 as contained in the Skokie Village Code, including the disconnection of any
 downspouts. (Standard)
26. All signage shall conform to the Skokie Village Code, except as provided in this
 ordinance. Any sign on the Subject Property that is in violation of that Code must be
 removed or modified to conform with the Village Code prior to the issuance of an
 occupancy permit. (Standard)
27. All modifications to building elevations, signage, and landscaping shall be subject to
 the review and approval of the Skokie Appearance Commission. (Standard)
28. The petitioner shall submit to the Planning Division electronic files of the site plan
 and landscape plan in their approved and finalized form. (Standard)
29. Prior to the issuance of building permits, the petitioner shall submit to the Planning
 Division of the Community Development Department the name, property address,
 email address, and telephone number of the company and contact person
 responsible for site maintenance in compliance with this site plan approval.
30. 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


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 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)
31. The petitioner shall comply with all Federal and State statutes, laws, rules and
 regulations and all Village codes, ordinances, rules, and regulations. (Standard)
32. 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)
Assembly
33. The maximum seating capacity in the assembly area shall be limited to 865 seats.
 Any increase in the seating capacity or the overall area the assembly use occupies in
 the building shall require an amendment to the site plan approval through the full
 public hearing process.
34. Any change in user may require an application for a new parking determination with
 site plan approval, including public hearings, and will require a new Certificate of
 Occupancy.
RECOMMENDED SUBDIVISION CONDITIONS
 1. Upon the passage of the ordinance by the Board of Trustees, the Mylar of the
 Arie Crown Hebrew Day School Subdivision must be submitted to the Village with
 all signatures other than Village staff or elected officials.
 2. The Arie Crown Hebrew Day School Subdivision shall be effective upon its
 recording by the Village in the Office of the Recorder of Deeds of Cook County,
 Illinois.
 3. All monuments must be set no later than 1 year after the date of the recording
 of the plat.
 4. If work is to be performed on public property or if public property is utilized or
 impacted during construction and or development, the owners must provide, or
 must cause the developer and/or contractor to provide, the Village of Skokie with
 a certificate of insurance naming the Village of Skokie as additionally insured for
 any and all claims related to any and all work. The owners shall hold, and shall
 cause the developer and/or contractor to hold, the Village of Skokie harmless
 and indemnify the Village for any and all claims for property damage or personal
 injury related to work on or use of public property.
 5. The petitioner must comply with all Federal and State statutes, laws, rules and
 regulations and all Village codes, ordinances, rules, and regulations.




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Proposed Positive Findings of Fact
Plan Commission Council Chambers, 7:30 PM, March 16, 2020


Zoning Map Amendment
 Consideration Finding
 The map amendment is consistent with the The proposed zoning map amendment is
 Comprehensive Plan or development trends not consistent with the Comprehensive
 in the area that have taken place since the Plan’s manufacturing/service employment
 affected property was placed in the present designation for the subject site.
 zoning district. Additionally, the M1-zoned property to
 the north would become isolated from the
 industrially zoned and used properties to
 the south of the subject site.
 However, Niles West High School, which
 is located across Gross Point Road to the
 west of the subject site, opened on R2
 Single-Family-zoned land at the same
 time as the subject site was developed.
 After identifying the existing uses and The property is suitable for uses under
 zoning districts in the area, the property in both the existing M1 zoning and the
 question is more suitable for the uses proposed R2 zoning. R2-zoned properties
 allowed under proposed zoning district than are located to the east and west of the
 the existing zoning district. subject site and the proposal would
 connect the zones to each other.
 The R2-zoned property to the west
 contains a senior high school; thus,
 rezoning the subject site would
 accommodate uses that are compatible
 with some parts of the immediate
 neighborhood.

Site Plan Approval
 Consideration Finding
 The request is harmonious with and does The request is harmonious with and will
 not adversely affect adjacent properties. not adversely affect adjacent properties.
 The request can demonstrate that Adequate public facilities, including roads,
 adequate public facilities, including roads, drainage, utilities, and police and fire
 drainage, utilities, and police and fire protection exist or will exist to serve this
 protection exist or will exist to serve the request.
 requested use at the time such facilities are
 needed.



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 The request demonstrates adequate The request demonstrates adequate
 provision for maintenance of the associated provision for maintenance of the
 structures. associated structures.
 The request has considered and, to the No adverse effects of the natural
 degree possible, addressed the adverse environment are expected.
 effects on the natural environment.
 The request will not create undue traffic The request will not create undue traffic
 congestion. congestion.
 The request will not adversely affect public The request will not adversely affect
 health, safety, and welfare. public health, safety, and welfare.
 The request conforms to all applicable The request conforms to all applicable
 provisions of this code, except where relief provisions of this code, except where
 is granted with the request. relief is granted with this request.




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STAFF REPORT 2020-03P: Zoning Map Amendment
Community Development Department Council Chambers, 7:30 PM, March 5, 2020


To: Paul Luke, Chairman, Skokie Plan Commission
From: Mike Voitik, Associate Planner
Re: 2020-03P: Zoning Map Amendment
 7770 Frontage Road

 Related Cases – 2020-04P: Subdivision
 2020-05P: Parking Determination
 2020-06P: Site Plan Approval

General Information
Location 7770 Frontage Road
Purpose To amend the zoning map to change the zoning district for 7770
 Frontage Road from M1 Office Assembly Industry to R2 Single-
 Family
Petitioner Sirius Computer Solutions, Inc., on behalf of Arie Crown Hebrew
 Day School
Size of Site 518,080 square feet (11.89 acres) with frontage on Frontage
 Road and Gross Point Road
Existing Zoning & M1 Office Assembly Industry – consulting service, research and
Land Use development service
Adjacent Zoning & North M1 Office Assembly Industry – consulting service,
Land Use automobile rental, extermination and pest control
 service, art restoration service, food and beverage
 manufacturing, conventional warehouse, direct selling
 establishment, medical and diagnostic laboratory,
 investigation and security service, sign manufacturing,
 janitorial service, special trades contractor, periodical
 publisher, property management service
 South M1 Office Assembly Industry – office and administrative
 service, conventional warehouse, wholesale trade
 establishments
 M2 Light Industry – landscaping service
 East R2 Single-Family – detached residences
 R2 Single-Family Residence (Village of Morton Grove) –
 detached residences

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 West R2 Single-Family – senior high school
 M1 Office Assembly Industry – transportation equipment
 manufacturing
Comprehensive Plan The site is designated as manufacturing/service employment.


PETITIONER’S SUBMITTAL
The petitioner is requesting to change the zoning district for 7770 Frontage Road from
M1 Office Assembly Industry to R2 Single-Family. The petitioner is rezoning the subject
site in conjunction with requests for a subdivision (case 2020-04P), a parking
determination (case 2020-05P) and site plan approval (case 2020-06P) in order to
renovate an existing office building into the proposed site of Arie Crown Hebrew Day
School.

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

 Planning Division
 The Planning Division has reviewed the submitted material and supports the
 petitoner’s request. Two of the three uses that intend to occupy the subject site,
 elementary school and senior high school are only permitted in the R1 through R4
 residential zoning districts. The third use, child day care not in a residence, is a
 permitted use if it is collocated in the same building as a use permitted in M1 and is
 a special use if it is located in the same building as a use requiring a special use in
 that zoning district.
 The request to rezone to R2 Single-Family is not consistent with the Comprehensive
 Plan’s manufacturing/service employment designation for the subject site.
 Additionally, the M1-zoned property to the north would become isolated from the
 industrially-zoned properties to the south of the subject site. However, R2-zoned
 properties are located to the east and west of the site. The R2-zoned property to
 the west contains a senior high school; thus, rezoning the subject site would
 accommodate uses that are compatible with some parts of the immediate
 neighborhood.
 As of 1946, only the eastern parcel of the subject site was located within the Village
 of Skokie and was zoned B Single Family. A large tract of land that was located
 between Central Avenue on the east and former Mansfield Avenue on the west
 (which included the remainder of the subject site) was annexed to the Village in

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 1956. The entire subject site was rezoned to M1 Office (later reclassified as M1
 Office Assembly Industry) at that time.
 Construction of the existing office building, which was originally occupied by Allstate
 Insurance, was completed in 1959. Prior to the construction of the building, the
 property consisted of farmland. Niles West High School, which is located across
 Gross Point Road to the west of the subject site, also opened in 1959 on R2 Single-
 Family-zoned land.
 Current surrounding uses are listed in the general information at the beginning of
 this report. The trend in development in the general area over the past 25 years
 has been toward detached residences to the east of the Edens Expressway and
 industrial and office uses to the west of the Edens Expressway.

STAFF RECOMMENDATIONS
Staff recommends that the petitioner’s request to amend the zoning map to change the
zoning district for 7770 Frontage Road from M1 Office Assembly Industry to R2 Single-
Family be APPROVED, subject to the attached Proposed Positive Findings of Fact.

ATTACHMENTS
1. Proposed Positive Findings of Fact for 2020-03P
2. Land Use and Zoning Map




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Proposed Positive
Findings of Fact 2020-03P: Zoning Map Amendment
Community Development Department Council Chambers, 7:30 PM, March 5, 2020


Consideration Finding
The map amendment is consistent with the The proposed zoning map amendment is
Comprehensive Plan or development trends not consistent with the Comprehensive
in the area that have taken place since the Plan’s manufacturing/service employment
affected property was placed in the present designation for the subject site.
zoning district. Additionally, the M1-zoned property to
 the north would become isolated from the
 industrially zoned and used properties to
 the south of the subject site.
 However, Niles West High School, which
 is located across Gross Point Road to the
 west of the subject site, opened on R2
 Single-Family-zoned land at the same
 time as the subject site was developed.
After identifying the existing uses and The property is suitable for uses under
zoning districts in the area, the property in both the existing M1 zoning and the
question is more suitable for the uses proposed R2 zoning. R2-zoned properties
allowed under proposed zoning district than are located to the east and west of the
the existing zoning district. subject site and the proposal would
 connect the zones to each other.
 The R2-zoned property to the west
 contains a senior high school; thus,
 rezoning the subject site would
 accommodate uses that are compatible
 with some parts of the immediate
 neighborhood.




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 Plan Commission Meeting Minutes
 Date: March 5, 2020

A motion was made by Commissioner S. Berman and seconded by Commissioner J. Burman
to approve the minutes of the February 6, 2020 Plan Commission meeting.


Case Description:

2020-03P – Zoning Map Amendment: 7770 Frontage Road
Sirius Computer Solutions, Inc., on behalf of Arie Crown Hebrew Day School, requests to
amend the zoning map to change the zoning district for 7770 Frontage Road from M1
Office Assembly to R2 Single-Family.

2020-04P – Subdivision: 7770 Frontage Road
Sirius Computer Solutions, Inc., on behalf on Arie Crown Hebrew Day School, requests a
resubdivision to configure 2 existing lots in 1 new lot in an R2 Single-Family zoning district
with dedications adjacent to Frontage Road and Gross Point Road to place portions of the
existing public sidewalk within the right-of-way, and any relief that may be discovered
during the review of this case.

2020-05P – Parking Determination: Arie Crown Hebrew Day School
Arie Crown Hebrew Day School requests a parking determination for a
gymnasium/auditorium assembly use in an R2 Single-Family zoning district at 7787 Gross
Point Road.

2020- 06P – Site Plan Approval: 7787 Gross Point Road
Sirius Computer Solutions, Inc., on behalf of Arie Crown Hebrew Day School, requests site
plan approval for a site over 1 acre in an R2 Single-Family zoning district in order to
renovate an existing office building into an elementary and middle and junior high school
and child day care not a residences uses, which will include a gymnasium addition, surface
parking, play fields, and stormwater detention at 7787 Gross Point Road; relief from §82-
26(c)(4)c. and e. to allow a 174 sq. ft. Gross Point Road wall sign at 26’-3½” above grade
and a 27 sq. ft. Frontage Road wall sign at 25’-6” above grade (exceeding 24 sq. ft. area
and 10’ distance above grade requirements); relief from §82-26(c)(4)b., c. and e. to allow a
second 91 sq. ft. Gross Point Road wall sign at 13’-5” above grade (exceeding 24 sq. ft.
area and 10’ distance above grade requirements); relief from §82-26(c)(4)c. to allow a
37’sq. ft. ground sign (exceeding a 35 sq. ft. area requirement); and any other relief that
may be discovered during the review of this case.
PINs: 10-28-115-004-0000 and 10-29-210-004-0000



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Discussion and Interested Parties
Legal notice was advertised, posted, and delivered to property owners in the area as
prescribed by the Zoning Chapter. Corporation Counsel determined that notice was proper
and correct.
Attorney Mark Gershon from Polsinelli PC, and architect Marc Amstadter of Amstadter
Architects presented the cases to the Plan Commission. Rabbi Eli Samber, principal of Arie
Crown Hebrew Day School gave his personal connection and history of the school. Dan
Brinkman, Assistant Director of Transportation Services, from Gewalt Hamilton reviewed the
traffic and parking analyses prepared by Bill Greive. A fundraising video and power point
presentation were requested to be part of the record.
In his overview, Mr. Gershon stated that the school was actively looking for about 10 years
for a new home. They have finally found the right site along Frontage Road near the high
school and highway to combine both locations (4600 Main Street and 8610 Niles Center
Road) by renovating an existing office building and adding on a gymnasium/auditorium,
surface parking, play fields, and stormwater detention. Keeping the school in Skokie will
also benefit the community as the families consider Skokie as being the place where they
live, work, and shop. They received approval from the Appearance Commission at the
September meeting for design and in October for signage.
They are proposing a zoning change from M1 Office Assembly to R2 Single-Family
Residential to better align with the properties to the east & west, including the nearby high
school (Niles West). Two of the 3 proposed uses are only allowed in the residential zoning
districts.
A resubdivision is necessary to configure the 2 existing parcels at the subject site into 1
new lot because Cook County does not allow tax parcels in separate subdivisions to be
combined in a simple PIN consolidation process. Dedications of land along Frontage Road
and Gross Point Road are also necessary to reduce the petitioner’s liability of having public
sidewalk on private property.
Staff reviewed the Gewalt Hamilton traffic impact analysis and parking study agreeing with
the recommendation of 1 parking space for every 3 seats. The parking requirement of 289
vehicle parking spaces for a maximum of 865 seats will meet the requirement.
According to Village Code, site plan approval is required when development takes place on
sites 1 acre or larger. Signage relief also must be granted for wall and ground signs larger
in area and height than allowed.
Rabbi Eli Samber spoke about his personal relationship with Arie Crown school starting out
as a kindergarten student and, for the last 16 years as the school’s principal. He stated
that the school’s reputation for outstanding secular general and Judaic education is very
well known and attracts people to move here from around the country. The proposed site
will give them an unbelievable opportunity to grow by adding classrooms, sports space,
labs and libraries.
Marc Amstadter gave a summary of the physical space. The 12-acre site started out as an
office building for Allstate’s phone center. He plans on returning some of the asphalt back
to green space for large play fields. Improvements to the landscaping will be made to meet
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code requirements; adding trees and plantings along Gross Point Road. The 3-story
building will use the basement for mechanicals and storage – no school activities. Early
childhood, 1st grade classrooms, and communal areas will be on the 1st floor along with
specialty classrooms for science and computer labs and libraries. The 2nd floor will have
classrooms around the perimeter; like a racetrack” to take advantage of the large windows
letting in natural light and will have open space in the center. The new addition for the
gym, auditorium stage, and some offices will be added to the existing building. Security
gates will be placed at the entrance from Gross Point Road which will be activated by
transponder for emergency vehicles. Manual security gates will be placed at the entrance
at Frontage Road. The gates will be closed during non-high traffic hours and be open for
drop-off and pick-up times.
Dan Brinkman reviewed the traffic and parking studies. Not many changes need to be
made. There is excellent access from Frontage and Gross Point Roads. Widening Frontage
Road in the future could help the whole region. Traffic counts were taken when the high
school was in session. The classes at Arie Crown begin earlier than the high school and
end afterwards. Sixty percent of the student body get to the school by carpools. They
completed 4 separate traffic tests: 1) the typical class day; 2) weekday evening basketball
games; 3) special events at the school; and 4) weekend banquets. They based their
analysis on the highest calculations; weekday evening assembly use. The school stated that
the largest events held was a funeral memorial for a past principal which had over 500
attendees and the usual graduation that brings about 300. Graduations have been held off-
site. They stated that they will look to valet or off-site parking if they ever go over 850
people.
A commissioner inquired about the capacity of the gymnasium/auditorium if used with
theatre style seating. They can go up to 1,000 but will max it at 865 seats. The
commissioner also asked how long it will take for construction and what is to become of the
current school sites. They are anticipating 1½ years for construction and the existing
school sites will be marketed with at least 1 location being put back on the tax rolls.
Staff requested the reports be entered into the record as written except for Condition #34
on the recommended site plan approval conditions for Case 2020-06P. Staff would like to
strike condition #34 as written and replace it with “any change in user may require a new
application packet, hearing, and Certificate of Occupancy”. Even though the requests do
not meet the intent of the 2005 Comprehensive Plan, staff is supportive of the proposals.
However, valet parking services cannot be considered because it would block all drive aisles
and emergency vehicles would only have 1 way in but no way out. The school must
formally submit another parking determination request and a modified review of the site
plan by the Village Board of Trustees at a future meeting if they wish to utilize valet parking
as an option.
A commissioner inquired if they could utilize the parking at Niles West High School for
overflow if needed. Staff stated that it could be a consideration, but the applicant hopes to
keep parking on-site.
Traffic Engineering recommends “Do Not Enter” signs at the 1-way south access drive and
at the southeast corner of the parking lot. Comments from Public Works state the current
easement language is not up to code and will need to be revised and updated to include
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new standard restoration language. Forestry requires a bond for trees being removed
which will be refunded at the end of the project.
The wall and ground signs requested exceed code requirements and therefore, relief is
needed for the primary wall sign on Gross Point Road and for the 2nd wall sign on the
southwest elevation as well as the ground sign. Staff is recommending approval.

A commissioner asked for clarification on driveway access. Mr. Gershon pointed out the
circulation pattern. The entrance on the south is an “in” only while the north entrance is 2-
way. There is 1 electric security gate and 2 manual ones. Early childhood has a separate 1-
way entrance and carpooling vehicles will come through the 2-way driveway. Buses will not
be stored on-site and will queue up waiting to be called when to arrive.

Michael Williams, representing William B. Szydlowski, owner of BCLS, a small landscape and
construction company at 5550 Howard Street, stated that the property was purchased in
2018 to store excavation equipment, semi-loaders, trailers, and landscape material for his
business. He, as well as other businesses in the area, will experience fiscal hardship if the
property was re-zoned with no property taxes paid by the school. The additional burden will
fall to the other businesses. The property value will decrease. The Alter Group building
needs to remain an office building to keep the tax base the same. He also stated that they
did not receive any notice of the meeting – they saw a sign on a tree.

Corporation Counsel stated that certified mail is not required anymore and the list of
property owners within the 250 ft. boundary were verified as being correct. Mr. Williams
did not want to review the list.

Paul Applebaum, on behalf of Shure Electronics, 5800 Touhy in Niles, and owner of 5500
Howard Street, claimed that he just received notice and didn’t have much time to prepare.
He is concerned and opposes the request of putting an R2 use among M1 uses. It would
not only limit existing users from expanding but also reduce any more industrial users from
coming into the area. He also stated that Shure purchased the property in 2018 and he is
not sure they would have done so if they knew the school was coming to the area. He is
familiar with Arie Crown and does not have objection to the school but has concerns that it
is not safe for the children playing, walking or biking around there. There is no separation
from the commercial & industrial sites along Frontage Road for traffic, noise, equipment &
trucks. He also said that it would lower property values. He asked if any studies were
done regarding congestion and safety as the traffic study was not made public.
Tziporah Gelman moved to Skokie 13 years ago. She is a Skokie small business owner as
well as an Arie Crown parent. Ties between the school and the community run very deep.
Her husband is the Rabbi of the Church Street synagogue. The school will be able to house
the entire student body in one building and will enhance the community.
David Polster, 9135 Keystone, has been a Skokie resident for 20 years. His children
attended Arie Crown and in fact, he moved to Skokie because of the school. His wife
volunteers at the school. He is in favor of the project.


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Brian Levinson, 3131 Sherwin Avenue, Chicago, stated that the 2 existing locations for Arie
Crown will be marketed with the intent to be put back on the tax rolls.
Mark Gershon stated, in his rebuttal, the high school borders the manufacturing district on
2½ sides. The 2 businesses that purchased property did so with the high school already in
place. He pointed out where existing fencing is and where new fencing will be located built
to the maximum height allowed to separate the children from the industrial sites. He also
stated the emission testing was completed and came back with a satisfactory result. A
commissioner added that prevailing winds move west to east and will not flow over the
school building.
He also added that the legal notice was provided in accordance to Village Code
requirements. He did disclose that 2 addresses are associated with the property; currently
7770 Frontage Road which will become 7787 Gross Point Road.
The chairman asked if there would be any lighting in the evening. Mr. Amstadter answered
that the parking lot lights will be turned off at night unless a specific event takes place. The
ball fields will not be lighted as there will not be any night games.
The chairman commented that as vacant properties are repurposed for other uses property
value goes up because available properties become scarce.
A commissioner complimented the petitioner for presenting the best prepared proposal.


Recommendations and Voting
Case 2020-03P
A motion was made to approve, as presented, the request for a zoning map amendment
from M1 Office Assembly Industry to R2 Single-Family Residential at 7770 Frontage Road
Motion: D. Laxpati Second: J. Burman Absent: R. Quane

Ayes: 8
Nays: 0

Case 2020-04P
A motion was made to approve, as presented, the request for a subdivision to configure 2
existing lots into 1 new lot with dedications adjacent to Frontage Road and Gross Point
Road at 7770 Frontage Road.
Motion: J. Burman Second: G. Mitchell Absent: R. Quane

Ayes: 8
Nays: 0




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Case 2020-05P
A motion was made to approve the request for a parking determination at Arie Crown
Hebrew Day School at 7787 Gross Point Road using a ratio of 1 parking space for every 3
seats which computes to 289 parking spaces for a maximum of 865 seats. Valet parking
will not be allowed.

Motion: G. Mitchell Second: S. Berman Absent: R. Quane

Ayes: 8
Nays: 0


Case 2020-06P
A motion was made to approve the request for site plan approval, as amended by staff, for
a site over 1 acre in size at 7787 Gross Point Road to renovate an existing office building
into an elementary and middle and junior high school and child day care which will include
a gymnasium addition, surface parking, play fields, and stormwater detention. Text for
condition #34 was stricken and replaced with the following: “any change in user may
require a new application packet, hearing and Certificate of Occupancy”.
Relief from the sign code was granted for wall signs on Frontage and Gross Point Roads
and a ground sign on Gross Point Road to exceed the code requirements.


Motion: S. Berman Second: C. Franklin Absent: R. Quane

Ayes: 8
Nays: 0




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PLAN COMMISSION REPORT 2020-03P, 04P, & 06P
Plan Commission Council Chambers, 8:00 PM, March 16, 2020



To: Mayor and Board of Trustees
From: Paul Luke, Plan Commission Chairperson
Case: Arie Crown Hebrew Day School
 2020-03P Zoning Map Amendment
 2020-04P Subdivision
 2020-06P Site Plan Approval
 7787 Gross Point Road (formerly 7770 Frontage Road)

PLAN COMMISSION ANALYSIS
The cases were heard at the March 5, 2020 Plan Commission meeting and involves a
request for a zoning map amendment, subdivision, and site plan approval since the
subject property is greater than 1 acre in size. The petitioner is proposing to rezone
the subject property from M1 Office Assembly Industry to R2 Single Family in order to
convert the existing office building into an elementary and junior high school, child day
care (which are the pre-nursery and nursery programs), and gymnasium.
At the meeting, the Plan Commission inquired about the traffic impact analysis and
parking study. The gymnasium will have a maximum capacity of 865 seats based on
the 289 parking spaces provided on the site or 1 space for every 3 seats. Vehicle will
be restricted with gates at each of the curb cuts, which include 1 on Gross Point and 2
on Frontage Road. Gross Point access will be the main entrance for the school, while
one Frontage Road curb cut will be secondary access and the other is a service
entrance. Gates will be open in the mornings for drop-off and pick-up times. Upon a
question from one of the Plan Commissioners, the applicant explained that construction
will take 18 months to complete. The applicant also provided elevations showing
building signage.
The Plan Commission is supportive of the proposal. A more detailed discussion of the
cases are in the attached findings, staff reports, and minutes.


INTERESTED PARTIES
Legal notice was advertised, posted, and delivered to property owners in the area as
prescribed by the Zoning Chapter. It was determined by Corporation Counsel that
notice was proper and correct. Two persons spoke against the proposal with concerns
about locating a school near industrial-type uses, the impact of residential zoning on
future development rights, the impact on property values, intermingling school and
truck traffic, and taking the building off the property tax roll. In addition to the
applicants, 2 persons spoke in favor of the proposal by citing the importance of the
school in the community.



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PLAN COMMISSION RECOMMENDATIONS AND VOTING
The Plan Commission recommended, by a vote of 8 ayes, 0 nays, and 1 absent that the
petitioner’s request for a Zoning Map Amendment, Subdivision, and Site Plan be
APPROVED, based upon the Plan Commission Positive Findings of Fact.
ATTENDANCE AYES NAYS ABSENT VACANT
 Mathee X
 J. Burman X
 Laxpati X
 Franklin X
 Villegas X
 S. Berman X
 Quane X
 Mitchell X
 Luke X
See individual motions in the attached draft Plan Commission meeting minutes.

ATTACHMENTS
1. Plan Commission Recommended Conditions for the Site Plan Approval and
 Subdivision
2. Positive Findings of Fact for the Zoning Map Amendment and Site Plan Approval
3. Staff Reports, dated March 5, 2020
4. Draft Plan Commission meeting minutes, dated March 5, 2020
5. Site Plan
6. Floor Plans
7. Land Use and Zoning Map




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PLAN COMMISSION
RECOMMENDED CONDITIONS
Plan Commission Council Chambers, 8:00 PM, March 16, 2020

RECOMMENDED SITE PLAN APPROVAL CONDITIONS
1. Prior to the hearing of this case before the Board of Trustees, the petitioner shall
 submit to the Planning Division:
 a. Ensure the same site plan is used for all drawings, including updating the Site
 Plan to coordinate with the Site Geometry Plan.
2. Prior to the issuance of building permits, the petitioner shall:
 a. Update existing easements to include new standard restoration language and
 ensure access to such easements. Need easement for 6" water main and
 combined sewer.
 b. A tree survey, final grading plan, tree preservation plan, and landscape plan
 with plant list shall be submitted to the Community Development Department
 for review and approval.
 c. Submit for approval a lighting photometrics plan, fully developed civil
 engineering plans that comply with the county WMO requirements and
 Village’s stormwater control provisions, and redevelopment engineering plans
 to address all aspects of private and public utility services. Any
 reconfigurations within state ROW will require an IDOT highway/utility permit.
 (Standard)
Site and Use
3. The petitioner shall develop the Subject Property in substantial conformance with
 the final Village approved site plans dated <insert date of final approved plan>,
 engineering plans dated <insert date of final approved plan>, landscape plans dated
 <insert date of final approved plan>, sign plans dated <insert date of final approved
 plan>, and building elevations dated <insert date of final approved plan>.
 (Standard)
4. Prior to the issuance of building permits, the petitioner shall submit for approval a
 lighting photometrics plan, fully developed civil engineering plans that comply with
 the county WMO requirements and Village’s stormwater control provisions, and
 redevelopment engineering plans to address all aspects of private and public utility
 services. Any reconfigurations within state ROW will require an IDOT highway/utility
 permit. (Standard)
5. The proposed development shall have a maximum assembly capacity of 865 seats.
6. Valet parking is not approved as part of this request. Should the petitioner choose
 to request valet parking in the future, formal applications shall be submitted for a
 parking determination through the Plan Commission and a modified review of the
 site plan approval by the Village Board.



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7. New parking lot and exterior lighting shall meet Illuminating Engineering Society of
 North America (IES) standards, be full cut-off design, and be directed away from
 adjacent properties, subject to the approval of the Engineering Division. (Standard)
8. Any outdoor sound systems shall at all times maintain audio levels that are
 compliant with the Skokie Village Code. (Standard)
9. All existing damaged public sidewalks or public sidewalks damaged due to the
 implementation of this plan shall be replaced. (Standard)
10. No objects are allowed within a 10' sight distance triangle in R1, R2, R3, and R4
 districts, or within a 15' sight distance triangle in all other districts, between 30" and
 84" in height from grade except traffic control devices listed in the Manual on
 Uniform Traffic Control Devices. (Standard)
11. Prior to the issuance of building permits, the petitioner shall submit a temporary
 pedestrian, bicycle, and transit circulation plan, including routing, signage, and
 barriers, to be in place prior to the commencement of construction, subject to the
 approval of the Engineering Division. (Standard)
Maintenance
12. All fencing, walls, sidewalks, driveways, curbs, wheel stops, parking areas, signage,
 landscaping, structures, and any other facilities or infrastructure on the Subject
 Property shall be maintained in a good state of repair, and when needed, be
 repaired or replaced in a timely manner. (Standard)
13. All private and public sidewalks shall be maintained free of snow, ice, sleet, or other
 objects that may impede travel. (Standard)
14. Trash shall only be allowed within a designated trash enclosure and shall be
 screened from public view in an enclosure approved by the Appearance Commission.
 All trash shall be contained in such a way as to remain out of sight at all times.
 (Standard)
Parking
15. All off-street parking spaces shall be legibly striped and maintained. (Standard)
16. Any plan to modify parking lot striping must be approved by the Director of
 Engineering. (Standard)
17. The proposed development shall have a minimum of 288 (289 provided) off-street
 vehicle parking spaces including 7 (8 provided) handicapped parking spaces, as
 indicated on the Subject Property plan dated <insert date of final approved plan>.
 (Standard)
18. 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)
19. 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


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 parking spaces. (Standard)
20. The owner of the Subject Property [and its tenant] shall ensure that employees park
 on the Subject Property. (Standard)
Utilities
21. All new 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)
Landscaping
22. 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)
Governance
23. All new construction, alterations, and remodeling shall meet current International
 Building and NFPA Life Safety Codes as amended. (Standard)
24. The petitioner shall obtain all required permits and approvals for improvements to
 County, State, or Federal rights-of-way from the governing jurisdiction. (Standard)
25. The Subject Property must conform to the Village's storm water control requirements
 as contained in the Skokie Village Code, including the disconnection of any
 downspouts. (Standard)
26. All signage shall conform to the Skokie Village Code, except as provided in this
 ordinance. Any sign on the Subject Property that is in violation of that Code must be
 removed or modified to conform with the Village Code prior to the issuance of an
 occupancy permit. (Standard)
27. All modifications to building elevations, signage, and landscaping shall be subject to
 the review and approval of the Skokie Appearance Commission. (Standard)
28. The petitioner shall submit to the Planning Division electronic files of the site plan
 and landscape plan in their approved and finalized form. (Standard)
29. Prior to the issuance of building permits, the petitioner shall submit to the Planning
 Division of the Community Development Department the name, property address,
 email address, and telephone number of the company and contact person
 responsible for site maintenance in compliance with this site plan approval.
30. 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


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 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)
31. The petitioner shall comply with all Federal and State statutes, laws, rules and
 regulations and all Village codes, ordinances, rules, and regulations. (Standard)
32. 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)
Assembly
33. The maximum seating capacity in the assembly area shall be limited to 865 seats.
 Any increase in the seating capacity or the overall area the assembly use occupies in
 the building shall require an amendment to the site plan approval through the full
 public hearing process.
34. Any change in user may require an application for a new parking determination with
 site plan approval, including public hearings, and will require a new Certificate of
 Occupancy.
RECOMMENDED SUBDIVISION CONDITIONS
 1. Upon the passage of the ordinance by the Board of Trustees, the Mylar of the
 Arie Crown Hebrew Day School Subdivision must be submitted to the Village with
 all signatures other than Village staff or elected officials.
 2. The Arie Crown Hebrew Day School Subdivision shall be effective upon its
 recording by the Village in the Office of the Recorder of Deeds of Cook County,
 Illinois.
 3. All monuments must be set no later than 1 year after the date of the recording
 of the plat.
 4. If work is to be performed on public property or if public property is utilized or
 impacted during construction and or development, the owners must provide, or
 must cause the developer and/or contractor to provide, the Village of Skokie with
 a certificate of insurance naming the Village of Skokie as additionally insured for
 any and all claims related to any and all work. The owners shall hold, and shall
 cause the developer and/or contractor to hold, the Village of Skokie harmless
 and indemnify the Village for any and all claims for property damage or personal
 injury related to work on or use of public property.
 5. The petitioner must comply with all Federal and State statutes, laws, rules and
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Proposed Positive Findings of Fact
Plan Commission Council Chambers, 7:30 PM, March 16, 2020


Zoning Map Amendment
 Consideration Finding
 The map amendment is consistent with the The proposed zoning map amendment is
 Comprehensive Plan or development trends not consistent with the Comprehensive
 in the area that have taken place since the Plan’s manufacturing/service employment
 affected property was placed in the present designation for the subject site.
 zoning district. Additionally, the M1-zoned property to
 the north would become isolated from the
 industrially zoned and used properties to
 the south of the subject site.
 However, Niles West High School, which
 is located across Gross Point Road to the
 west of the subject site, opened on R2
 Single-Family-zoned land at the same
 time as the subject site was developed.
 After identifying the existing uses and The property is suitable for uses under
 zoning districts in the area, the property in both the existing M1 zoning and the
 question is more suitable for the uses proposed R2 zoning. R2-zoned properties
 allowed under proposed zoning district than are located to the east and west of the
 the existing zoning district. subject site and the proposal would
 connect the zones to each other.
 The R2-zoned property to the west
 contains a senior high school; thus,
 rezoning the subject site would
 accommodate uses that are compatible
 with some parts of the immediate
 neighborhood.

Site Plan Approval
 Consideration Finding
 The request is harmonious with and does The request is harmonious with and will
 not adversely affect adjacent properties. not adversely affect adjacent properties.
 The request can demonstrate that Adequate public facilities, including roads,
 adequate public facilities, including roads, drainage, utilities, and police and fire
 drainage, utilities, and police and fire protection exist or will exist to serve this
 protection exist or will exist to serve the request.
 requested use at the time such facilities are
 needed.



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 The request demonstrates adequate The request demonstrates adequate
 provision for maintenance of the associated provision for maintenance of the
 structures. associated structures.
 The request has considered and, to the No adverse effects of the natural
 degree possible, addressed the adverse environment are expected.
 effects on the natural environment.
 The request will not create undue traffic The request will not create undue traffic
 congestion. congestion.
 The request will not adversely affect public The request will not adversely affect
 health, safety, and welfare. public health, safety, and welfare.
 The request conforms to all applicable The request conforms to all applicable
 provisions of this code, except where relief provisions of this code, except where
 is granted with the request. relief is granted with this request.




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STAFF REPORT 2020-04P: Subdivision
Community Development Department Council Chambers, 7:30 PM, March 5, 2020


To: Paul Luke, Chairman, Skokie Plan Commission
From: Mike Voitik, Associate Planner
Re: 2020-04P: Subdivision
 7770 Frontage Road

 Related Cases – 2020-03P: Zoning Map Amendment
 2020-05P: Parking Determination
 2020-06P: Site Plan Approval

General Information
Location 7770 Frontage Road
Purpose To resubdivide 2 existing lots into 1 lot in an R2 Single-Family
 zoning district with dedications adjacent to Frontage Road and
 Gross Point Road to place portions of the existing sidewalk within
 the right-of-way, and any relief that may be discovered during
 the review of this case.
Petitioner Sirius Computer Solutions, Inc., on behalf of Arie Crown Hebrew
 Day School
Size of Site 518,080 square feet (11.89 acres) with frontage on Frontage
 Road and Gross Point Road
Existing Zoning & R2 Single-Family – consulting service, research and development
Land Use service
Adjacent Zoning & North M1 Office Assembly Industry – consulting service,
Land Use automobile rental, extermination and pest control
 service, art restoration service, food and beverage
 manufacturing, conventional warehouse, direct selling
 establishment, medical and diagnostic laboratory,
 investigation and security service, sign manufacturing,
 janitorial service, special trades contractor, periodical
 publisher, property management service
 South M1 Office Assembly Industry – office and administrative
 service, conventional warehouse, wholesale trade
 establishments
 M2 Light Industry – landscaping service
 East R2 Single-Family – detached residences
 R2 Single-Family Residence (Village of Morton Grove) –
 detached residences
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 West R2 Single-Family – senior high school
 M1 Office Assembly Industry – transportation equipment
 manufacturing
Comprehensive Plan The site is designated as manufacturing/service employment.


SITE INFORMATION
 Public sidewalks run along Frontage Road and Gross Point Road.
 Driveways provide access to the subject site from Frontage Road and Gross Point
 Road.
 Overhead utilities run along the west side of the subject site, adjacent to Gross Point
 Road.
 The Pace 225 Central-Howard bus runs along Howard Street, 2 blocks to the south
 of the subject site. The Pace 226 Oakton Street bus runs along Oakton Street, 2
 blocks to the north of the subject site.

PETITIONER’S SUBMITTAL
The petitioner is requesting to resubdivide 2 existing lots into 1 lot in an R2 Single-
Family zoning district with dedications adjacent to Frontage Road and Gross Point Road
to place portions of the existing sidewalk within the right-of-way. The new lot will
contain the campus for the Arie Crown Hebrew Day School.
The subdivision will include a 2.00’-wide right-of-way dedication along Frontage Road
and a 3.00’-wide right-of-way dedication along Gross Point Road in order to place
portions of the existing sidewalks within the rights-of-way.

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

 Planning Division
 The Planning Division supports the proposed subdivision. The subdivision is
 required because the existing property spans multiple subdivisions and Cook County
 does not allow tax parcels in separate subdivisions to be combined through the
 simple PIN consolidation process. The dedications of right-of-way along Frontage
 Road and Gross Point Road will reduce the petitioner’s liability of having publicly-
 used infrastructure located on private property.



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STAFF RECOMMENDATIONS
Staff recommends that the petitioner’s request to resubdivide 2 existing lots into 1 lot at
7770 Frontage Road, with a 2.00’-wide right-of-way dedication along Frontage Road
and a 3.00’-wide right-of-way dedication along Gross Point Road to place portions of
the existing sidewalks within the rights-of-way, in an R2 Single-Family zoning district be
APPROVED subject to the conditions listed below.

RECOMMENDED SUBDIVISION CONDITIONS
 1. Upon the passage of the ordinance by the Board of Trustees, the Mylar of the
 Arie Crown Hebrew Day School Subdivision must be submitted to the Village with
 all signatures other than Village staff or elected officials.
 2. The Arie Crown Hebrew Day School Subdivision shall be effective upon its
 recording by the Village in the Office of the Recorder of Deeds of Cook County,
 Illinois.
 3. All monuments must be set no later than 1 year after the date of the recording
 of the plat.
 4. If work is to be performed on public property or if public property is utilized or
 impacted during construction and or development, the owners must provide, or
 must cause the developer and/or contractor to provide, the Village of Skokie with
 a certificate of insurance naming the Village of Skokie as additionally insured for
 any and all claims related to any and all work. The owners shall hold, and shall
 cause the developer and/or contractor to hold, the Village of Skokie harmless
 and indemnify the Village for any and all claims for property damage or personal
 injury related to work on or use of public property.
 5. The petitioner must comply with all Federal and State statutes, laws, rules and
 regulations and all Village codes, ordinances, rules, and regulations.


ATTACHMENTS
1. Arie Crown Hebrew Day School Subdivision, dated February 20, 2020
2. Land Use and Zoning Map




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 Plan Commission Meeting Minutes
 Date: March 5, 2020

A motion was made by Commissioner S. Berman and seconded by Commissioner J. Burman
to approve the minutes of the February 6, 2020 Plan Commission meeting.


Case Description:

2020-03P – Zoning Map Amendment: 7770 Frontage Road
Sirius Computer Solutions, Inc., on behalf of Arie Crown Hebrew Day School, requests to
amend the zoning map to change the zoning district for 7770 Frontage Road from M1
Office Assembly to R2 Single-Family.

2020-04P – Subdivision: 7770 Frontage Road
Sirius Computer Solutions, Inc., on behalf on Arie Crown Hebrew Day School, requests a
resubdivision to configure 2 existing lots in 1 new lot in an R2 Single-Family zoning district
with dedications adjacent to Frontage Road and Gross Point Road to place portions of the
existing public sidewalk within the right-of-way, and any relief that may be discovered
during the review of this case.

2020-05P – Parking Determination: Arie Crown Hebrew Day School
Arie Crown Hebrew Day School requests a parking determination for a
gymnasium/auditorium assembly use in an R2 Single-Family zoning district at 7787 Gross
Point Road.

2020- 06P – Site Plan Approval: 7787 Gross Point Road
Sirius Computer Solutions, Inc., on behalf of Arie Crown Hebrew Day School, requests site
plan approval for a site over 1 acre in an R2 Single-Family zoning district in order to
renovate an existing office building into an elementary and middle and junior high school
and child day care not a residences uses, which will include a gymnasium addition, surface
parking, play fields, and stormwater detention at 7787 Gross Point Road; relief from §82-
26(c)(4)c. and e. to allow a 174 sq. ft. Gross Point Road wall sign at 26’-3½” above grade
and a 27 sq. ft. Frontage Road wall sign at 25’-6” above grade (exceeding 24 sq. ft. area
and 10’ distance above grade requirements); relief from §82-26(c)(4)b., c. and e. to allow a
second 91 sq. ft. Gross Point Road wall sign at 13’-5” above grade (exceeding 24 sq. ft.
area and 10’ distance above grade requirements); relief from §82-26(c)(4)c. to allow a
37’sq. ft. ground sign (exceeding a 35 sq. ft. area requirement); and any other relief that
may be discovered during the review of this case.
PINs: 10-28-115-004-0000 and 10-29-210-004-0000



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Discussion and Interested Parties
Legal notice was advertised, posted, and delivered to property owners in the area as
prescribed by the Zoning Chapter. Corporation Counsel determined that notice was proper
and correct.
Attorney Mark Gershon from Polsinelli PC, and architect Marc Amstadter of Amstadter
Architects presented the cases to the Plan Commission. Rabbi Eli Samber, principal of Arie
Crown Hebrew Day School gave his personal connection and history of the school. Dan
Brinkman, Assistant Director of Transportation Services, from Gewalt Hamilton reviewed the
traffic and parking analyses prepared by Bill Greive. A fundraising video and power point
presentation were requested to be part of the record.
In his overview, Mr. Gershon stated that the school was actively looking for about 10 years
for a new home. They have finally found the right site along Frontage Road near the high
school and highway to combine both locations (4600 Main Street and 8610 Niles Center
Road) by renovating an existing office building and adding on a gymnasium/auditorium,
surface parking, play fields, and stormwater detention. Keeping the school in Skokie will
also benefit the community as the families consider Skokie as being the place where they
live, work, and shop. They received approval from the Appearance Commission at the
September meeting for design and in October for signage.
They are proposing a zoning change from M1 Office Assembly to R2 Single-Family
Residential to better align with the properties to the east & west, including the nearby high
school (Niles West). Two of the 3 proposed uses are only allowed in the residential zoning
districts.
A resubdivision is necessary to configure the 2 existing parcels at the subject site into 1
new lot because Cook County does not allow tax parcels in separate subdivisions to be
combined in a simple PIN consolidation process. Dedications of land along Frontage Road
and Gross Point Road are also necessary to reduce the petitioner’s liability of having public
sidewalk on private property.
Staff reviewed the Gewalt Hamilton traffic impact analysis and parking study agreeing with
the recommendation of 1 parking space for every 3 seats. The parking requirement of 289
vehicle parking spaces for a maximum of 865 seats will meet the requirement.
According to Village Code, site plan approval is required when development takes place on
sites 1 acre or larger. Signage relief also must be granted for wall and ground signs larger
in area and height than allowed.
Rabbi Eli Samber spoke about his personal relationship with Arie Crown school starting out
as a kindergarten student and, for the last 16 years as the school’s principal. He stated
that the school’s reputation for outstanding secular general and Judaic education is very
well known and attracts people to move here from around the country. The proposed site
will give them an unbelievable opportunity to grow by adding classrooms, sports space,
labs and libraries.
Marc Amstadter gave a summary of the physical space. The 12-acre site started out as an
office building for Allstate’s phone center. He plans on returning some of the asphalt back
to green space for large play fields. Improvements to the landscaping will be made to meet
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code requirements; adding trees and plantings along Gross Point Road. The 3-story
building will use the basement for mechanicals and storage – no school activities. Early
childhood, 1st grade classrooms, and communal areas will be on the 1st floor along with
specialty classrooms for science and computer labs and libraries. The 2nd floor will have
classrooms around the perimeter; like a racetrack” to take advantage of the large windows
letting in natural light and will have open space in the center. The new addition for the
gym, auditorium stage, and some offices will be added to the existing building. Security
gates will be placed at the entrance from Gross Point Road which will be activated by
transponder for emergency vehicles. Manual security gates will be placed at the entrance
at Frontage Road. The gates will be closed during non-high traffic hours and be open for
drop-off and pick-up times.
Dan Brinkman reviewed the traffic and parking studies. Not many changes need to be
made. There is excellent access from Frontage and Gross Point Roads. Widening Frontage
Road in the future could help the whole region. Traffic counts were taken when the high
school was in session. The classes at Arie Crown begin earlier than the high school and
end afterwards. Sixty percent of the student body get to the school by carpools. They
completed 4 separate traffic tests: 1) the typical class day; 2) weekday evening basketball
games; 3) special events at the school; and 4) weekend banquets. They based their
analysis on the highest calculations; weekday evening assembly use. The school stated that
the largest events held was a funeral memorial for a past principal which had over 500
attendees and the usual graduation that brings about 300. Graduations have been held off-
site. They stated that they will look to valet or off-site parking if they ever go over 850
people.
A commissioner inquired about the capacity of the gymnasium/auditorium if used with
theatre style seating. They can go up to 1,000 but will max it at 865 seats. The
commissioner also asked how long it will take for construction and what is to become of the
current school sites. They are anticipating 1½ years for construction and the existing
school sites will be marketed with at least 1 location being put back on the tax rolls.
Staff requested the reports be entered into the record as written except for Condition #34
on the recommended site plan approval conditions for Case 2020-06P. Staff would like to
strike condition #34 as written and replace it with “any change in user may require a new
application packet, hearing, and Certificate of Occupancy”. Even though the requests do
not meet the intent of the 2005 Comprehensive Plan, staff is supportive of the proposals.
However, valet parking services cannot be considered because it would block all drive aisles
and emergency vehicles would only have 1 way in but no way out. The school must
formally submit another parking determination request and a modified review of the site
plan by the Village Board of Trustees at a future meeting if they wish to utilize valet parking
as an option.
A commissioner inquired if they could utilize the parking at Niles West High School for
overflow if needed. Staff stated that it could be a consideration, but the applicant hopes to
keep parking on-site.
Traffic Engineering recommends “Do Not Enter” signs at the 1-way south access drive and
at the southeast corner of the parking lot. Comments from Public Works state the current
easement language is not up to code and will need to be revised and updated to include
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new standard restoration language. Forestry requires a bond for trees being removed
which will be refunded at the end of the project.
The wall and ground signs requested exceed code requirements and therefore, relief is
needed for the primary wall sign on Gross Point Road and for the 2nd wall sign on the
southwest elevation as well as the ground sign. Staff is recommending approval.

A commissioner asked for clarification on driveway access. Mr. Gershon pointed out the
circulation pattern. The entrance on the south is an “in” only while the north entrance is 2-
way. There is 1 electric security gate and 2 manual ones. Early childhood has a separate 1-
way entrance and carpooling vehicles will come through the 2-way driveway. Buses will not
be stored on-site and will queue up waiting to be called when to arrive.

Michael Williams, representing William B. Szydlowski, owner of BCLS, a small landscape and
construction company at 5550 Howard Street, stated that the property was purchased in
2018 to store excavation equipment, semi-loaders, trailers, and landscape material for his
business. He, as well as other businesses in the area, will experience fiscal hardship if the
property was re-zoned with no property taxes paid by the school. The additional burden will
fall to the other businesses. The property value will decrease. The Alter Group building
needs to remain an office building to keep the tax base the same. He also stated that they
did not receive any notice of the meeting – they saw a sign on a tree.

Corporation Counsel stated that certified mail is not required anymore and the list of
property owners within the 250 ft. boundary were verified as being correct. Mr. Williams
did not want to review the list.

Paul Applebaum, on behalf of Shure Electronics, 5800 Touhy in Niles, and owner of 5500
Howard Street, claimed that he just received notice and didn’t have much time to prepare.
He is concerned and opposes the request of putting an R2 use among M1 uses. It would
not only limit existing users from expanding but also reduce any more industrial users from
coming into the area. He also stated that Shure purchased the property in 2018 and he is
not sure they would have done so if they knew the school was coming to the area. He is
familiar with Arie Crown and does not have objection to the school but has concerns that it
is not safe for the children playing, walking or biking around there. There is no separation
from the commercial & industrial sites along Frontage Road for traffic, noise, equipment &
trucks. He also said that it would lower property values. He asked if any studies were
done regarding congestion and safety as the traffic study was not made public.
Tziporah Gelman moved to Skokie 13 years ago. She is a Skokie small business owner as
well as an Arie Crown parent. Ties between the school and the community run very deep.
Her husband is the Rabbi of the Church Street synagogue. The school will be able to house
the entire student body in one building and will enhance the community.
David Polster, 9135 Keystone, has been a Skokie resident for 20 years. His children
attended Arie Crown and in fact, he moved to Skokie because of the school. His wife
volunteers at the school. He is in favor of the project.


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Brian Levinson, 3131 Sherwin Avenue, Chicago, stated that the 2 existing locations for Arie
Crown will be marketed with the intent to be put back on the tax rolls.
Mark Gershon stated, in his rebuttal, the high school borders the manufacturing district on
2½ sides. The 2 businesses that purchased property did so with the high school already in
place. He pointed out where existing fencing is and where new fencing will be located built
to the maximum height allowed to separate the children from the industrial sites. He also
stated the emission testing was completed and came back with a satisfactory result. A
commissioner added that prevailing winds move west to east and will not flow over the
school building.
He also added that the legal notice was provided in accordance to Village Code
requirements. He did disclose that 2 addresses are associated with the property; currently
7770 Frontage Road which will become 7787 Gross Point Road.
The chairman asked if there would be any lighting in the evening. Mr. Amstadter answered
that the parking lot lights will be turned off at night unless a specific event takes place. The
ball fields will not be lighted as there will not be any night games.
The chairman commented that as vacant properties are repurposed for other uses property
value goes up because available properties become scarce.
A commissioner complimented the petitioner for presenting the best prepared proposal.


Recommendations and Voting
Case 2020-03P
A motion was made to approve, as presented, the request for a zoning map amendment
from M1 Office Assembly Industry to R2 Single-Family Residential at 7770 Frontage Road
Motion: D. Laxpati Second: J. Burman Absent: R. Quane

Ayes: 8
Nays: 0

Case 2020-04P
A motion was made to approve, as presented, the request for a subdivision to configure 2
existing lots into 1 new lot with dedications adjacent to Frontage Road and Gross Point
Road at 7770 Frontage Road.
Motion: J. Burman Second: G. Mitchell Absent: R. Quane

Ayes: 8
Nays: 0




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Case 2020-05P
A motion was made to approve the request for a parking determination at Arie Crown
Hebrew Day School at 7787 Gross Point Road using a ratio of 1 parking space for every 3
seats which computes to 289 parking spaces for a maximum of 865 seats. Valet parking
will not be allowed.

Motion: G. Mitchell Second: S. Berman Absent: R. Quane

Ayes: 8
Nays: 0


Case 2020-06P
A motion was made to approve the request for site plan approval, as amended by staff, for
a site over 1 acre in size at 7787 Gross Point Road to renovate an existing office building
into an elementary and middle and junior high school and child day care which will include
a gymnasium addition, surface parking, play fields, and stormwater detention. Text for
condition #34 was stricken and replaced with the following: “any change in user may
require a new application packet, hearing and Certificate of Occupancy”.
Relief from the sign code was granted for wall signs on Frontage and Gross Point Roads
and a ground sign on Gross Point Road to exceed the code requirements.


Motion: S. Berman Second: C. Franklin Absent: R. Quane

Ayes: 8
Nays: 0




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PLAN COMMISSION REPORT 2020-03P, 04P, & 06P
Plan Commission Council Chambers, 8:00 PM, March 16, 2020



To: Mayor and Board of Trustees
From: Paul Luke, Plan Commission Chairperson
Case: Arie Crown Hebrew Day School
 2020-03P Zoning Map Amendment
 2020-04P Subdivision
 2020-06P Site Plan Approval
 7787 Gross Point Road (formerly 7770 Frontage Road)

PLAN COMMISSION ANALYSIS
The cases were heard at the March 5, 2020 Plan Commission meeting and involves a
request for a zoning map amendment, subdivision, and site plan approval since the
subject property is greater than 1 acre in size. The petitioner is proposing to rezone
the subject property from M1 Office Assembly Industry to R2 Single Family in order to
convert the existing office building into an elementary and junior high school, child day
care (which are the pre-nursery and nursery programs), and gymnasium.
At the meeting, the Plan Commission inquired about the traffic impact analysis and
parking study. The gymnasium will have a maximum capacity of 865 seats based on
the 289 parking spaces provided on the site or 1 space for every 3 seats. Vehicle will
be restricted with gates at each of the curb cuts, which include 1 on Gross Point and 2
on Frontage Road. Gross Point access will be the main entrance for the school, while
one Frontage Road curb cut will be secondary access and the other is a service
entrance. Gates will be open in the mornings for drop-off and pick-up times. Upon a
question from one of the Plan Commissioners, the applicant explained that construction
will take 18 months to complete. The applicant also provided elevations showing
building signage.
The Plan Commission is supportive of the proposal. A more detailed discussion of the
cases are in the attached findings, staff reports, and minutes.


INTERESTED PARTIES
Legal notice was advertised, posted, and delivered to property owners in the area as
prescribed by the Zoning Chapter. It was determined by Corporation Counsel that
notice was proper and correct. Two persons spoke against the proposal with concerns
about locating a school near industrial-type uses, the impact of residential zoning on
future development rights, the impact on property values, intermingling school and
truck traffic, and taking the building off the property tax roll. In addition to the
applicants, 2 persons spoke in favor of the proposal by citing the importance of the
school in the community.



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PLAN COMMISSION RECOMMENDATIONS AND VOTING
The Plan Commission recommended, by a vote of 8 ayes, 0 nays, and 1 absent that the
petitioner’s request for a Zoning Map Amendment, Subdivision, and Site Plan be
APPROVED, based upon the Plan Commission Positive Findings of Fact.
ATTENDANCE AYES NAYS ABSENT VACANT
 Mathee X
 J. Burman X
 Laxpati X
 Franklin X
 Villegas X
 S. Berman X
 Quane X
 Mitchell X
 Luke X
See individual motions in the attached draft Plan Commission meeting minutes.

ATTACHMENTS
1. Plan Commission Recommended Conditions for the Site Plan Approval and
 Subdivision
2. Positive Findings of Fact for the Zoning Map Amendment and Site Plan Approval
3. Staff Reports, dated March 5, 2020
4. Draft Plan Commission meeting minutes, dated March 5, 2020
5. Site Plan
6. Floor Plans
7. Land Use and Zoning Map




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RECOMMENDED CONDITIONS
Plan Commission Council Chambers, 8:00 PM, March 16, 2020

RECOMMENDED SITE PLAN APPROVAL CONDITIONS
1. Prior to the hearing of this case before the Board of Trustees, the petitioner shall
 submit to the Planning Division:
 a. Ensure the same site plan is used for all drawings, including updating the Site
 Plan to coordinate with the Site Geometry Plan.
2. Prior to the issuance of building permits, the petitioner shall:
 a. Update existing easements to include new standard restoration language and
 ensure access to such easements. Need easement for 6" water main and
 combined sewer.
 b. A tree survey, final grading plan, tree preservation plan, and landscape plan
 with plant list shall be submitted to the Community Development Department
 for review and approval.
 c. Submit for approval a lighting photometrics plan, fully developed civil
 engineering plans that comply with the county WMO requirements and
 Village’s stormwater control provisions, and redevelopment engineering plans
 to address all aspects of private and public utility services. Any
 reconfigurations within state ROW will require an IDOT highway/utility permit.
 (Standard)
Site and Use
3. The petitioner shall develop the Subject Property in substantial conformance with
 the final Village approved site plans dated <insert date of final approved plan>,
 engineering plans dated <insert date of final approved plan>, landscape plans dated
 <insert date of final approved plan>, sign plans dated <insert date of final approved
 plan>, and building elevations dated <insert date of final approved plan>.
 (Standard)
4. Prior to the issuance of building permits, the petitioner shall submit for approval a
 lighting photometrics plan, fully developed civil engineering plans that comply with
 the county WMO requirements and Village’s stormwater control provisions, and
 redevelopment engineering plans to address all aspects of private and public utility
 services. Any reconfigurations within state ROW will require an IDOT highway/utility
 permit. (Standard)
5. The proposed development shall have a maximum assembly capacity of 865 seats.
6. Valet parking is not approved as part of this request. Should the petitioner choose
 to request valet parking in the future, formal applications shall be submitted for a
 parking determination through the Plan Commission and a modified review of the
 site plan approval by the Village Board.



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7. New parking lot and exterior lighting shall meet Illuminating Engineering Society of
 North America (IES) standards, be full cut-off design, and be directed away from
 adjacent properties, subject to the approval of the Engineering Division. (Standard)
8. Any outdoor sound systems shall at all times maintain audio levels that are
 compliant with the Skokie Village Code. (Standard)
9. All existing damaged public sidewalks or public sidewalks damaged due to the
 implementation of this plan shall be replaced. (Standard)
10. No objects are allowed within a 10' sight distance triangle in R1, R2, R3, and R4
 districts, or within a 15' sight distance triangle in all other districts, between 30" and
 84" in height from grade except traffic control devices listed in the Manual on
 Uniform Traffic Control Devices. (Standard)
11. Prior to the issuance of building permits, the petitioner shall submit a temporary
 pedestrian, bicycle, and transit circulation plan, including routing, signage, and
 barriers, to be in place prior to the commencement of construction, subject to the
 approval of the Engineering Division. (Standard)
Maintenance
12. All fencing, walls, sidewalks, driveways, curbs, wheel stops, parking areas, signage,
 landscaping, structures, and any other facilities or infrastructure on the Subject
 Property shall be maintained in a good state of repair, and when needed, be
 repaired or replaced in a timely manner. (Standard)
13. All private and public sidewalks shall be maintained free of snow, ice, sleet, or other
 objects that may impede travel. (Standard)
14. Trash shall only be allowed within a designated trash enclosure and shall be
 screened from public view in an enclosure approved by the Appearance Commission.
 All trash shall be contained in such a way as to remain out of sight at all times.
 (Standard)
Parking
15. All off-street parking spaces shall be legibly striped and maintained. (Standard)
16. Any plan to modify parking lot striping must be approved by the Director of
 Engineering. (Standard)
17. The proposed development shall have a minimum of 288 (289 provided) off-street
 vehicle parking spaces including 7 (8 provided) handicapped parking spaces, as
 indicated on the Subject Property plan dated <insert date of final approved plan>.
 (Standard)
18. 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)
19. 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


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 parking spaces. (Standard)
20. The owner of the Subject Property [and its tenant] shall ensure that employees park
 on the Subject Property. (Standard)
Utilities
21. All new 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)
Landscaping
22. 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)
Governance
23. All new construction, alterations, and remodeling shall meet current International
 Building and NFPA Life Safety Codes as amended. (Standard)
24. The petitioner shall obtain all required permits and approvals for improvements to
 County, State, or Federal rights-of-way from the governing jurisdiction. (Standard)
25. The Subject Property must conform to the Village's storm water control requirements
 as contained in the Skokie Village Code, including the disconnection of any
 downspouts. (Standard)
26. All signage shall conform to the Skokie Village Code, except as provided in this
 ordinance. Any sign on the Subject Property that is in violation of that Code must be
 removed or modified to conform with the Village Code prior to the issuance of an
 occupancy permit. (Standard)
27. All modifications to building elevations, signage, and landscaping shall be subject to
 the review and approval of the Skokie Appearance Commission. (Standard)
28. The petitioner shall submit to the Planning Division electronic files of the site plan
 and landscape plan in their approved and finalized form. (Standard)
29. Prior to the issuance of building permits, the petitioner shall submit to the Planning
 Division of the Community Development Department the name, property address,
 email address, and telephone number of the company and contact person
 responsible for site maintenance in compliance with this site plan approval.
30. 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


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 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)
31. The petitioner shall comply with all Federal and State statutes, laws, rules and
 regulations and all Village codes, ordinances, rules, and regulations. (Standard)
32. 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)
Assembly
33. The maximum seating capacity in the assembly area shall be limited to 865 seats.
 Any increase in the seating capacity or the overall area the assembly use occupies in
 the building shall require an amendment to the site plan approval through the full
 public hearing process.
34. Any change in user may require an application for a new parking determination with
 site plan approval, including public hearings, and will require a new Certificate of
 Occupancy.
RECOMMENDED SUBDIVISION CONDITIONS
 1. Upon the passage of the ordinance by the Board of Trustees, the Mylar of the
 Arie Crown Hebrew Day School Subdivision must be submitted to the Village with
 all signatures other than Village staff or elected officials.
 2. The Arie Crown Hebrew Day School Subdivision shall be effective upon its
 recording by the Village in the Office of the Recorder of Deeds of Cook County,
 Illinois.
 3. All monuments must be set no later than 1 year after the date of the recording
 of the plat.
 4. If work is to be performed on public property or if public property is utilized or
 impacted during construction and or development, the owners must provide, or
 must cause the developer and/or contractor to provide, the Village of Skokie with
 a certificate of insurance naming the Village of Skokie as additionally insured for
 any and all claims related to any and all work. The owners shall hold, and shall
 cause the developer and/or contractor to hold, the Village of Skokie harmless
 and indemnify the Village for any and all claims for property damage or personal
 injury related to work on or use of public property.
 5. The petitioner must comply with all Federal and State statutes, laws, rules and
 regulations and all Village codes, ordinances, rules, and regulations.




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Proposed Positive Findings of Fact
Plan Commission Council Chambers, 7:30 PM, March 16, 2020


Zoning Map Amendment
 Consideration Finding
 The map amendment is consistent with the The proposed zoning map amendment is
 Comprehensive Plan or development trends not consistent with the Comprehensive
 in the area that have taken place since the Plan’s manufacturing/service employment
 affected property was placed in the present designation for the subject site.
 zoning district. Additionally, the M1-zoned property to
 the north would become isolated from the
 industrially zoned and used properties to
 the south of the subject site.
 However, Niles West High School, which
 is located across Gross Point Road to the
 west of the subject site, opened on R2
 Single-Family-zoned land at the same
 time as the subject site was developed.
 After identifying the existing uses and The property is suitable for uses under
 zoning districts in the area, the property in both the existing M1 zoning and the
 question is more suitable for the uses proposed R2 zoning. R2-zoned properties
 allowed under proposed zoning district than are located to the east and west of the
 the existing zoning district. subject site and the proposal would
 connect the zones to each other.
 The R2-zoned property to the west
 contains a senior high school; thus,
 rezoning the subject site would
 accommodate uses that are compatible
 with some parts of the immediate
 neighborhood.

Site Plan Approval
 Consideration Finding
 The request is harmonious with and does The request is harmonious with and will
 not adversely affect adjacent properties. not adversely affect adjacent properties.
 The request can demonstrate that Adequate public facilities, including roads,
 adequate public facilities, including roads, drainage, utilities, and police and fire
 drainage, utilities, and police and fire protection exist or will exist to serve this
 protection exist or will exist to serve the request.
 requested use at the time such facilities are
 needed.



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 The request demonstrates adequate The request demonstrates adequate
 provision for maintenance of the associated provision for maintenance of the
 structures. associated structures.
 The request has considered and, to the No adverse effects of the natural
 degree possible, addressed the adverse environment are expected.
 effects on the natural environment.
 The request will not create undue traffic The request will not create undue traffic
 congestion. congestion.
 The request will not adversely affect public The request will not adversely affect
 health, safety, and welfare. public health, safety, and welfare.
 The request conforms to all applicable The request conforms to all applicable
 provisions of this code, except where relief provisions of this code, except where
 is granted with the request. relief is granted with this request.




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STAFF REPORT 2020-06P: Site Plan Approval
Community Development Department Council Chambers, 7:30 PM, March 5, 2020


To: Paul Luke, Plan Commission Chairperson
From: Carrie Haberstich, Planner/CDBG Administrator
Re: 2020-06P: Site Plan Approval
 Arie Crown Hebrew Day School
 Related Cases – 2020-03P: Zoning Map Amendment
 2020-04P: Subdivision
 2020-05P: Parking Determination
 2020-06P: Site Plan Approval

 General Information
 Location 7787 Gross Point Road (formerly 7770 Frontage Road)
 Purpose To obtain site plan approval for a site over 1 acre in an R2 Single-
 Family zoning district in order to renovate an existing office
 building into an elementary and middle and junior high school and
 child day care not in a residence uses, which will include a
 gymnasium addition, surface parking, play fields, and stormwater
 detention at 7787 Gross Point Road; relief from §82-26(c)(4)c. and
 e. to allow a 174 sq. ft. Gross Point Road wall sign at 26’-3½”
 above grade and a 27 sq. ft. Frontage Road wall sign at 25’-6”
 above grade (exceeding 24 sq. ft. area and 10’ distance above
 grade requirements); relief from §82-26(c)(4)b., c., and e. to allow
 a second 91 sq. ft. Gross Point Road wall sign at 13’-5” above grade
 (exceeding 24 sq. ft. area and 10’ distance above grade
 requirements); relief from §82-26(c)(4)c. to allow a 37’ sq. ft.
 ground sign (exceeding a 35 sq. ft. area requirement); and any
 other relief that may be discovered during the review of this case.
 PINs: 10-28-115-004-0000 and 10-29-210-004-0000
 Petitioner Sirius Computer Solutions, Inc., on behalf of Arie Crown Hebrew
 Day School
 Size of Site 518,080 square feet (11.89 acres) with frontage on Frontage
 Road and Gross Point Road
 Existing Zoning & R2 Single-Family – consulting service, research and development
 Land Use service




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 Adjacent Zoning & North M1 Office Assembly Industry – consulting service, automobile
 Land Use rental, extermination and pest control service, art restoration
 service, food and beverage manufacturing, conventional
 warehouse, direct selling establishment, medical and
 diagnostic laboratory, investigation and security service, sign
 manufacturing, janitorial service, special trades contractor,
 periodical publisher, property management service
 South M1 Office Assembly Industry – office and administrative
 service, conventional warehouse, wholesale trade
 establishments
 M2 Light Industry – landscaping service
 East R2 Single-Family – detached residences
 R2 Single-Family Residence (Village of Morton Grove) –
 detached residences
 West R2 Single-Family – senior high school
 M1 Office Assembly Industry – transportation equipment
 manufacturing
 Comprehensive Plan The site is designated as manufacturing/service employment.


SITE INFORMATION
 General
 The 3 existing driveways, 1 off Gross Point Road and 2 off Frontage Road, are
 proposed to remain.
 Parking is available in the parking lot to the southwest of the building.
 Water mains traverse the site along the north and south property boundaries.
 A 20’ utility easement exists along the north property boundary, a 10’ storm and
 sanitary sewer easement exists along the south property boundaries, and a 10’
 sewer and water exists along the Gross Point Road frontage.
 Overhead utilities are located along the Gross Point Road frontage.
 A private water main is located along the southwest property boundary and
 continues between 7733 and 7777 Gross Point Road.
 A combined sewer is located at the southern corner of the property and the
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 Complete Streets
 The property abuts Frontage Road and Gross Point Road, both of which have public
 sidewalks. Consider the needs of the visually- and hearing-impaired when making
 improvements to the building and the site.
 The only formal bicycle facility adjacent to the site is a bike route on Gross Point
 Road.
 Pace Bus Route 225 is available south of the site on Howard Street, and the nearest
 train station is the Oakton-Skokie CTA Station 1.4 miles to the northeast of the site.
 The site is within walking distance of other businesses, services, and shopping.
 Consider the needs of those who may access the site with transportation options
 other than a motor vehicle.
 Access to the subject site is available through Gross Point and Frontage Roads.


STAFF ANALYSIS
Petitioners’ Submittal
 Arie Crown Hebrew Day School is a preschool through 8th grade Jewish day school offering
 an exemplary Judaic and secular education that serves as the educational foundation of our
 students. Relocation of our two existing locations in Skokie to the proposed redesigned,
 renovated and consolidated facility at [7787 Gross Point] Road, will continue this rich
 tradition from a new and improved facility with significant benefits to our students,
 teachers, administration and the community. At the proposed new location our students
 will continue to be challenged with a dual curriculum and nurtured both academically and
 spiritually through varied programming. Students will benefit from interacting with different
 age groups within the improved building during lunch served in our updated cafeteria;
 recess in our new gymnasium or on our playgrounds and outdoor sports fields, and in
 special programming including school assemblies and meetings. Students in all grades will
 have access to our upgraded and well stocked library as well as our new and improved
 computer labs and technology equipment including Chromebooks, Smartboards or [iPads],
 and benefit from hands on learning experiences in our new science labs. Our curriculum
 also values creative learning and will continue to do so utilizing our new art and music
 rooms and common area communal learning spaces.
 The gymnasium is designed as, and its primary purpose is for, a gymnasium although as
 noted it will also occasionally be used for assembly events that bring in additional people to
 the site primarily during times when the school is closed. The largest event in the history
 of the Arie Crown Hebrew Day School (“Arie Crown”) was a one-time memorial service with
 approximately 500 people. After that the next largest events are annual graduations with
 approximately 300 people which, as you indicated, have typically been held off site. While
 not finally determined, it is reasonable to assume that the graduations may be held once a
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 There is no current specific expectation of larger events beyond 500, or even more likely
 300 people, although we want to retain that ability given the larger and more modern
 school and gymnasium. Samantha previously confirmed by email that staff agrees with the
 parking ratio of 3 people per 1 car (or 865 people for an assembly based on our available
 parking spots) recommended by our traffic engineer’s parking study, and proposed that the
 seats in the assembly space be limited to 865 seats maximum. Note that this occupancy is
 without the use of, or need for, valet parking. We have previously confirmed that we have
 no objection to that assembly occupancy limitation.
 As previously discussed, we would like the right to apply for valet parking, subject to
 approval of the Village Community Development Director and Fire Department, to be
 preserved for the future for a special event. As confirmed by the Village, it is not necessary
 for an 865 person event but it may be determined to be beneficial in the future for a larger
 event.
 Finally, while the primary daytime use is for a gymnasium, as noted, the gym will also
 occasionally be used for partial and all school assemblies that are part of the normal school
 day. These are not the kind of traffic generating event that we have been talking about
 since the students, faculty and staff attending such assemblies are already accounted for in
 our parking calculations.


Comments
Staff Comment and Review requests were sent to all pertinent departments and were
received from Water & Sewer, Forestry, Traffic Engineering, Fire Prevention, and
Planning. All other departments and divisions did not submit comments regarding the
subject case.


 Water & Sewer
 Need access to easements. Easements should not be in secured area. Revise
 easement agreements to include new standard restoration language. Need
 easement for 6" water main and combined sewer.


 Forestry
 Please provide an existing tree survey. Map is good with tree survey; however,
 please include the spreadsheet from the preliminary plan review that listed the trees
 to be removed and the bond payment required. Comment from before:
 They did a nice job with the tree survey and spread sheet. A $49,200 bond is
 required according to the spreadsheet, $33,600 of which will be reimbursed at
 the end of the project once all of the landscaping is installed and the new trees
 are planted.
 A tree removal permit is required prior to demo and a bond payment will be required
 for trees removed over 8". Reimbursement will happen at the end of the project for
 trees planted back.


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 Tree protection fencing is required for site trees in a construction project.
 There is a space for a new tree in the parkway. This fee is not required since trees
 will be planted along the parkway as part of the final landscaping.


 Traffic Engineering
 Motor vehicle parking requirement met. See attached parking analysis for further
 breakdown.
 Provide lighting plan in accordance with IES and §118-212(k) Lighting.
 Accessible parking must be placed on level pavement on the shortest accessible
 route to an accessible entrance. Path from ADA parking spaces to main entrance
 should be designed without obstacles. Show where depressed curb with ADA grade
 requirements will be provided.
 The illumination level for an off-street parking area shall be an average maintained
 horizontal footcandle ratio of 1.0 to 3.0 footcandles, or per IES standards for other
 application purposes. Uniform illumination is desirable, and the lowest footcandle
 value at any point on the pavement should not be less than 1/4 the designed
 average maintained horizontal foot-candles.
 As previously agreed to with the applicant representative, no valet or off-site parking
 would be required in connection with that capacity of 865 people; therefore, valet
 parking will not be allowed. Proposed valet parking blocks all drive aisles. During
 an emergency, the emergency vehicles will only have one way in but no way out
 due to parking vehicles in all essential drive aisles.
 Per previous comment, no parking will be allowed in any drive aisles. Additional no
 parking signs should be posted along north-south drive aisle on furthest west side of
 school.
 It is still unclear if south access drive front frontage is intended to be one-way or
 two-way. If it is one-way (in) then DO NOT ENTER signs should be added in the
 radius curves near the southern portion of parking lot. This would be to prohibit
 vehicles intending to leave the site via the southern access lane. If access lane is
 intended to be 2-way then access lane/driveway from frontage road to parking lot
 will need to be a minimum of 24' wide.


 Fire Prevention
 1) The Fire Prevention Bureau does not support valet parking, as presented, on
 this site. Valet parking will inhibit fire apparatus from navigating the site with
 the potential of limiting firefighting and rescue operations. The proposed
 valet parking also does comply with the turning radius required for apparatus
 to make entry from both Gross Point and Frontage Roads.




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 2) All previous comments for this site are still valid. [Note: The Preliminary Plan
 Review comments are technical in nature and are available in the Village’s
 digital development review system.]
 3) This list is not all-inclusive.


 Planning Division
 The Planning Division is supportive of the petitioner’s request of renovate an existing
 office building into an elementary and middle and junior high school and child day
 care not in a residence uses.
 The Gross Point Road driveway is expected to be the main access for personal
 vehicles, while the southern driveway is expected to serve inbound bus traffic only.
 At the meeting, the petitioner will discuss the potential use of security gates,
 confirm the depth of the parking spaces heading into the walkway on the south side
 of the landscape green, provide the rationale for the proposed 40 bicycle parking
 spaces in lieu of the required 80, and confirm whether or not school buses will be
 stored on-site.
 Per §118-58 of the Skokie Village Code, a site plan approval is required for the
 development, redevelopment, or modification of buildings and structures or site plan
 modifications of sites 1 acre or larger in size.
 Aesthetic approval of the sign package was made at the October 2019 Appearance
 Commission meeting, subject to obtaining relief from the Sign Code:
  Primary Wall Signs. Relief from §82-26(c)(4)c. and e. to allow a 174 sq. ft.
 Gross Point Road wall sign at 26’-3½” above grade and a 27 sq. ft. Frontage
 Road wall sign at 25’-6” above grade (exceeding 24 sq. ft. area and 10’
 distance above grade requirements).
  Secondary Wall Sign. Relief from §82-26(c)(4)b., c., and e. to allow a second
 91 sq. ft. Gross Point Road wall sign at 13’-5” above grade (exceeding 24 sq.
 ft. area and 10’ distance above grade requirements).
  Ground Sign. Relief from §82-26(c)(4)c. to allow a 37’ sq. ft. ground sign
 (exceeding a 35 sq. ft. area requirement).
 In case 2020-05P, a parking determination supports 289 parking spaces for 865
 seats as part of the assembly use on the subject site. This does not include support
 for valet parking, however. Should the petitioner choose to request valet parking in
 the future, formal applications shall be submitted for a parking determination
 through the Plan Commission and a modified review of the site plan approval by the
 Village Board.




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APPEARANCE COMMISSION
At its September 11, 2019, meeting, the Appearance Commission approved the
proposed development design, including the first floor addition and façade changes, as
presented. At its October 23, 2019, meeting, the Appearance Commission approved
the signage (case 2019-054A) as presented.


STAFF RECOMMENDATIONS
Staff recommends that the petitioner’s request for site plan approval to renovate an
existing office building into an elementary and middle and junior high school and child
day care not in a residence uses at 7787 Gross Point Road, in an R2 Single-Family
zoning district, be APPROVED, based upon the Proposed Positive Findings of Fact and
subject to the recommended site plan approval conditions below.
Staff further recommends relief from §82-26(c)(4)c. and e. to allow a 174 sq. ft. Gross
Point Road wall sign at 26’-3½” above grade and a 27 sq. ft. Frontage Road wall sign at
25’-6” above grade (exceeding 24 sq. ft. area and 10’ distance above grade
requirements); from §82-26(c)(4)b., c., and e. to allow a second 91 sq. ft. Gross Point
Road wall sign at 13’-5” above grade (exceeding 24 sq. ft. area and 10’ distance above
grade requirements); from §82-26(c)(4)c. to allow a 37’ sq. ft. ground sign (exceeding
a 35 sq. ft. area requirement); and from §118-222 to allow 40 bicycle parking spaces
(less than the 80 required bicycle parking spaces).


RECOMMENDED SITE PLAN APPROVAL CONDITIONS
1. Prior to the hearing of this case before the Board of Trustees, the petitioner shall
 submit to the Planning Division:
 a. Ensure the same site plan is used for all drawings, including updating the Site
 Plan to coordinate with the Site Geometry Plan.
2. Prior to the issuance of building permits, the petitioner shall:
 a. Update existing easements to include new standard restoration language and
 ensure access to such easements. Need easement for 6" water main and
 combined sewer.
 b. A tree survey, final grading plan, tree preservation plan, and landscape plan
 with plant list shall be submitted to the Community Development Department
 for review and approval.
 c. Submit for approval a lighting photometrics plan, fully developed civil
 engineering plans that comply with the county WMO requirements and
 Village’s stormwater control provisions, and redevelopment engineering plans
 to address all aspects of private and public utility services. Any
 reconfigurations within state ROW will require an IDOT highway/utility permit.
 (Standard)

Site and Use

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3. The petitioner shall develop the Subject Property in substantial conformance with
 the final Village approved site plans dated <insert date of final approved plan>,
 engineering plans dated <insert date of final approved plan>, landscape plans dated
 <insert date of final approved plan>, sign plans dated <insert date of final approved
 plan>, and building elevations dated <insert date of final approved plan>. (Standard)
4. Prior to the issuance of building permits, the petitioner shall submit for approval a
 lighting photometrics plan, fully developed civil engineering plans that comply with
 the county WMO requirements and Village’s stormwater control provisions, and
 redevelopment engineering plans to address all aspects of private and public utility
 services. Any reconfigurations within state ROW will require an IDOT highway/utility
 permit. (Standard)
5. The proposed development shall have a maximum assembly capacity of 865 seats.
6. Valet parking is not approved as part of this request. Should the petitioner choose
 to request valet parking in the future, formal applications shall be submitted for a
 parking determination through the Plan Commission and a modified review of the
 site plan approval by the Village Board.
7. New parking lot and exterior lighting shall meet Illuminating Engineering Society of
 North America (IES) standards, be full cut-off design, and be directed away from
 adjacent properties, subject to the approval of the Engineering Division. (Standard)
8. Any outdoor sound systems shall at all times maintain audio levels that are
 compliant with the Skokie Village Code. (Standard)
9. All existing damaged public sidewalks or public sidewalks damaged due to the
 implementation of this plan shall be replaced. (Standard)
10. No objects are allowed within a 10' sight distance triangle in R1, R2, R3, and R4
 districts, or within a 15' sight distance triangle in all other districts, between 30" and
 84" in height from grade except traffic control devices listed in the Manual on
 Uniform Traffic Control Devices. (Standard)
11. Prior to the issuance of building permits, the petitioner shall submit a temporary
 pedestrian, bicycle, and transit circulation plan, including routing, signage, and
 barriers, to be in place prior to the commencement of construction, subject to the
 approval of the Engineering Division. (Standard)
Maintenance
12. All fencing, walls, sidewalks, driveways, curbs, wheel stops, parking areas, signage,
 landscaping, structures, and any other facilities or infrastructure on the Subject
 Property shall be maintained in a good state of repair, and when needed, be
 repaired or replaced in a timely manner. (Standard)
13. All private and public sidewalks shall be maintained free of snow, ice, sleet, or other
 objects that may impede travel. (Standard)
14. Trash shall only be allowed within a designated trash enclosure and shall be
 screened from public view in an enclosure approved by the Appearance Commission.
 All trash shall be contained in such a way as to remain out of sight at all times.
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 (Standard)

Parking
15. All off-street parking spaces shall be legibly striped and maintained. (Standard)
16. Any plan to modify parking lot striping must be approved by the Director of
 Engineering. (Standard)
17. The proposed development shall have a minimum of 288 (289 provided) off-street
 vehicle parking spaces including 7 (8 provided) handicapped parking spaces, as
 indicated on the Subject Property plan dated <insert date of final approved plan>.
 (Standard)

18. 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)
19. 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)
20. The owner of the Subject Property [and its tenant] shall ensure that employees park
 on the Subject Property. (Standard)
Utilities
21. All new 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)
Landscaping
22. 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)
Governance
23. All new construction, alterations, and remodeling shall meet current International
 Building and NFPA Life Safety Codes as amended. (Standard)
24. The petitioner shall obtain all required permits and approvals for improvements to
 County, State, or Federal rights-of-way from the governing jurisdiction. (Standard)
25. The Subject Property must conform to the Village's storm water control requirements
 as contained in the Skokie Village Code, including the disconnection of any
 downspouts. (Standard)
26. All signage shall conform to the Skokie Village Code, except as provided in this
 ordinance. Any sign on the Subject Property that is in violation of that Code must be
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 removed or modified to conform with the Village Code prior to the issuance of an
 occupancy permit. (Standard)
27. All modifications to building elevations, signage, and landscaping shall be subject to
 the review and approval of the Skokie Appearance Commission. (Standard)
28. The petitioner shall submit to the Planning Division electronic files of the site plan
 and landscape plan in their approved and finalized form. (Standard)
29. Prior to the issuance of building permits, the petitioner shall submit to the Planning
 Division of the Community Development Department the name, property address,
 email address, and telephone number of the company and contact person
 responsible for site maintenance in compliance with this site plan approval.
30. 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)
31. The petitioner shall comply with all Federal and State statutes, laws, rules and
 regulations and all Village codes, ordinances, rules, and regulations. (Standard)
32. 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)
Assembly
33. The maximum seating capacity in the assembly area shall be limited to 865 seats.
 Any increase in the seating capacity or the overall area the assembly use occupies in
 the building shall require an amendment to the site plan approval through the full
 public hearing process.
34. Any change in user to another religious group shall require an application for a new
 special use permit, including public hearings.




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ATTACHMENTS
1. Proposed Positive Findings of Fact
2. ALTA/NSPS Land Title and Topographic Survey, dated revised August 9, 2019
3. Site Plan, dated January 3, 2020
4. Site Geometry, Utility, and Grading and Drainage Plans, dated January 6, 2020
5. Landscape Plans, dated January 2, 2020
6. Floor Plans, dated December 2, 2019
7. Elevations, dated October 2, 2019
8. Signs, dated October 2, 2019
9. Renderings, dated August 28, 2019
10. Photos, undated
11. Zoning and Land Use Map




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Proposed Positive Findings of Fact 2020-06P: Site Plan Approval
Community Development Department Council Chambers, 7:30 PM, March 5, 2020



 Consideration Finding
 The request is harmonious with and does The request is harmonious with and will
 not adversely affect adjacent properties. not adversely affect adjacent properties.
 The request can demonstrate that Adequate public facilities, including roads,
 adequate public facilities, including roads, drainage, utilities, and police and fire
 drainage, utilities, and police and fire protection exist or will exist to serve this
 protection exist or will exist to serve the request.
 requested use at the time such facilities are
 needed.
 The request demonstrates adequate The request demonstrates adequate
 provision for maintenance of the associated provision for maintenance of the
 structures. associated structures.
 The request has considered and, to the No adverse effects of the natural
 degree possible, addressed the adverse environment are expected.
 effects on the natural environment.
 The request will not create undue traffic The request will not create undue traffic
 congestion. congestion.
 The request will not adversely affect public The request will not adversely affect
 health, safety, and welfare. public health, safety, and welfare.
 The request conforms to all applicable The request conforms to all applicable
 provisions of this code, except where relief provisions of this code, except where
 is granted with the request. relief is granted with this request.




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 PARKING COUNT

 STANDARD PARKING SPACES 281
 HANDICAPPED SPACES 8
 TOTAL CONVENTIONAL 289
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Hebrew Day School 1"=40'  03 JANUARY 2020 SCALE: 1" = 40'-0"
 311 W Superior Street, Suite 115
7770 FRONTAGE ROAD SKOKIE, ILLINOIS Chicago, Illinois 60654 312.642.8800
 GENERAL NOTES




 ERIKSSON
 ENGINEERING
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 145 COMMERCE DRIVE, SUITE A
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 Professional Design Firm
 License No. 184-003220
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 DAY SCHOOL
LEGEND SKOKIE, IL 60077




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 phone (847) 223-4804
 fax (847) 223-4864
 email INFO@EEA-LTD.COM
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 License No. 184-003220
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LEGEND SKOKIE, IL 60077




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 GENERAL NOTES




 ERIKSSON
 ENGINEERING
 ASSOCIATES, LTD.
 145 COMMERCE DRIVE, SUITE A
 GRAYSLAKE, ILLINOIS 60030
 phone (847) 223-4804
 fax (847) 223-4864
 email INFO@EEA-LTD.COM
 Professional Design Firm
 License No. 184-003220
 Expires: 04/30/2019




 ARIE CROWN HEBREW 7787 GROSS POINT ROAD




 DAY SCHOOL
LEGEND SKOKIE, IL 60077




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 No. Date Description




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 C ERIKSSON ENGINEERING ASSOCIATES, LTD., 2018



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Hebrew Day School
7770 FRONTAGE ROAD SKOKIE, ILLINOIS ulc Urban Landscape Collaborative
 Landscape Architecture | Urban Design
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 Plan Commission Meeting Minutes
 Date: March 5, 2020

A motion was made by Commissioner S. Berman and seconded by Commissioner J. Burman
to approve the minutes of the February 6, 2020 Plan Commission meeting.


Case Description:

2020-03P – Zoning Map Amendment: 7770 Frontage Road
Sirius Computer Solutions, Inc., on behalf of Arie Crown Hebrew Day School, requests to
amend the zoning map to change the zoning district for 7770 Frontage Road from M1
Office Assembly to R2 Single-Family.

2020-04P – Subdivision: 7770 Frontage Road
Sirius Computer Solutions, Inc., on behalf on Arie Crown Hebrew Day School, requests a
resubdivision to configure 2 existing lots in 1 new lot in an R2 Single-Family zoning district
with dedications adjacent to Frontage Road and Gross Point Road to place portions of the
existing public sidewalk within the right-of-way, and any relief that may be discovered
during the review of this case.

2020-05P – Parking Determination: Arie Crown Hebrew Day School
Arie Crown Hebrew Day School requests a parking determination for a
gymnasium/auditorium assembly use in an R2 Single-Family zoning district at 7787 Gross
Point Road.

2020- 06P – Site Plan Approval: 7787 Gross Point Road
Sirius Computer Solutions, Inc., on behalf of Arie Crown Hebrew Day School, requests site
plan approval for a site over 1 acre in an R2 Single-Family zoning district in order to
renovate an existing office building into an elementary and middle and junior high school
and child day care not a residences uses, which will include a gymnasium addition, surface
parking, play fields, and stormwater detention at 7787 Gross Point Road; relief from §82-
26(c)(4)c. and e. to allow a 174 sq. ft. Gross Point Road wall sign at 26’-3½” above grade
and a 27 sq. ft. Frontage Road wall sign at 25’-6” above grade (exceeding 24 sq. ft. area
and 10’ distance above grade requirements); relief from §82-26(c)(4)b., c. and e. to allow a
second 91 sq. ft. Gross Point Road wall sign at 13’-5” above grade (exceeding 24 sq. ft.
area and 10’ distance above grade requirements); relief from §82-26(c)(4)c. to allow a
37’sq. ft. ground sign (exceeding a 35 sq. ft. area requirement); and any other relief that
may be discovered during the review of this case.
PINs: 10-28-115-004-0000 and 10-29-210-004-0000



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Discussion and Interested Parties
Legal notice was advertised, posted, and delivered to property owners in the area as
prescribed by the Zoning Chapter. Corporation Counsel determined that notice was proper
and correct.
Attorney Mark Gershon from Polsinelli PC, and architect Marc Amstadter of Amstadter
Architects presented the cases to the Plan Commission. Rabbi Eli Samber, principal of Arie
Crown Hebrew Day School gave his personal connection and history of the school. Dan
Brinkman, Assistant Director of Transportation Services, from Gewalt Hamilton reviewed the
traffic and parking analyses prepared by Bill Greive. A fundraising video and power point
presentation were requested to be part of the record.
In his overview, Mr. Gershon stated that the school was actively looking for about 10 years
for a new home. They have finally found the right site along Frontage Road near the high
school and highway to combine both locations (4600 Main Street and 8610 Niles Center
Road) by renovating an existing office building and adding on a gymnasium/auditorium,
surface parking, play fields, and stormwater detention. Keeping the school in Skokie will
also benefit the community as the families consider Skokie as being the place where they
live, work, and shop. They received approval from the Appearance Commission at the
September meeting for design and in October for signage.
They are proposing a zoning change from M1 Office Assembly to R2 Single-Family
Residential to better align with the properties to the east & west, including the nearby high
school (Niles West). Two of the 3 proposed uses are only allowed in the residential zoning
districts.
A resubdivision is necessary to configure the 2 existing parcels at the subject site into 1
new lot because Cook County does not allow tax parcels in separate subdivisions to be
combined in a simple PIN consolidation process. Dedications of land along Frontage Road
and Gross Point Road are also necessary to reduce the petitioner’s liability of having public
sidewalk on private property.
Staff reviewed the Gewalt Hamilton traffic impact analysis and parking study agreeing with
the recommendation of 1 parking space for every 3 seats. The parking requirement of 289
vehicle parking spaces for a maximum of 865 seats will meet the requirement.
According to Village Code, site plan approval is required when development takes place on
sites 1 acre or larger. Signage relief also must be granted for wall and ground signs larger
in area and height than allowed.
Rabbi Eli Samber spoke about his personal relationship with Arie Crown school starting out
as a kindergarten student and, for the last 16 years as the school’s principal. He stated
that the school’s reputation for outstanding secular general and Judaic education is very
well known and attracts people to move here from around the country. The proposed site
will give them an unbelievable opportunity to grow by adding classrooms, sports space,
labs and libraries.
Marc Amstadter gave a summary of the physical space. The 12-acre site started out as an
office building for Allstate’s phone center. He plans on returning some of the asphalt back
to green space for large play fields. Improvements to the landscaping will be made to meet
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code requirements; adding trees and plantings along Gross Point Road. The 3-story
building will use the basement for mechanicals and storage – no school activities. Early
childhood, 1st grade classrooms, and communal areas will be on the 1st floor along with
specialty classrooms for science and computer labs and libraries. The 2nd floor will have
classrooms around the perimeter; like a racetrack” to take advantage of the large windows
letting in natural light and will have open space in the center. The new addition for the
gym, auditorium stage, and some offices will be added to the existing building. Security
gates will be placed at the entrance from Gross Point Road which will be activated by
transponder for emergency vehicles. Manual security gates will be placed at the entrance
at Frontage Road. The gates will be closed during non-high traffic hours and be open for
drop-off and pick-up times.
Dan Brinkman reviewed the traffic and parking studies. Not many changes need to be
made. There is excellent access from Frontage and Gross Point Roads. Widening Frontage
Road in the future could help the whole region. Traffic counts were taken when the high
school was in session. The classes at Arie Crown begin earlier than the high school and
end afterwards. Sixty percent of the student body get to the school by carpools. They
completed 4 separate traffic tests: 1) the typical class day; 2) weekday evening basketball
games; 3) special events at the school; and 4) weekend banquets. They based their
analysis on the highest calculations; weekday evening assembly use. The school stated that
the largest events held was a funeral memorial for a past principal which had over 500
attendees and the usual graduation that brings about 300. Graduations have been held off-
site. They stated that they will look to valet or off-site parking if they ever go over 850
people.
A commissioner inquired about the capacity of the gymnasium/auditorium if used with
theatre style seating. They can go up to 1,000 but will max it at 865 seats. The
commissioner also asked how long it will take for construction and what is to become of the
current school sites. They are anticipating 1½ years for construction and the existing
school sites will be marketed with at least 1 location being put back on the tax rolls.
Staff requested the reports be entered into the record as written except for Condition #34
on the recommended site plan approval conditions for Case 2020-06P. Staff would like to
strike condition #34 as written and replace it with “any change in user may require a new
application packet, hearing, and Certificate of Occupancy”. Even though the requests do
not meet the intent of the 2005 Comprehensive Plan, staff is supportive of the proposals.
However, valet parking services cannot be considered because it would block all drive aisles
and emergency vehicles would only have 1 way in but no way out. The school must
formally submit another parking determination request and a modified review of the site
plan by the Village Board of Trustees at a future meeting if they wish to utilize valet parking
as an option.
A commissioner inquired if they could utilize the parking at Niles West High School for
overflow if needed. Staff stated that it could be a consideration, but the applicant hopes to
keep parking on-site.
Traffic Engineering recommends “Do Not Enter” signs at the 1-way south access drive and
at the southeast corner of the parking lot. Comments from Public Works state the current
easement language is not up to code and will need to be revised and updated to include
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new standard restoration language. Forestry requires a bond for trees being removed
which will be refunded at the end of the project.
The wall and ground signs requested exceed code requirements and therefore, relief is
needed for the primary wall sign on Gross Point Road and for the 2nd wall sign on the
southwest elevation as well as the ground sign. Staff is recommending approval.

A commissioner asked for clarification on driveway access. Mr. Gershon pointed out the
circulation pattern. The entrance on the south is an “in” only while the north entrance is 2-
way. There is 1 electric security gate and 2 manual ones. Early childhood has a separate 1-
way entrance and carpooling vehicles will come through the 2-way driveway. Buses will not
be stored on-site and will queue up waiting to be called when to arrive.

Michael Williams, representing William B. Szydlowski, owner of BCLS, a small landscape and
construction company at 5550 Howard Street, stated that the property was purchased in
2018 to store excavation equipment, semi-loaders, trailers, and landscape material for his
business. He, as well as other businesses in the area, will experience fiscal hardship if the
property was re-zoned with no property taxes paid by the school. The additional burden will
fall to the other businesses. The property value will decrease. The Alter Group building
needs to remain an office building to keep the tax base the same. He also stated that they
did not receive any notice of the meeting – they saw a sign on a tree.

Corporation Counsel stated that certified mail is not required anymore and the list of
property owners within the 250 ft. boundary were verified as being correct. Mr. Williams
did not want to review the list.

Paul Applebaum, on behalf of Shure Electronics, 5800 Touhy in Niles, and owner of 5500
Howard Street, claimed that he just received notice and didn’t have much time to prepare.
He is concerned and opposes the request of putting an R2 use among M1 uses. It would
not only limit existing users from expanding but also reduce any more industrial users from
coming into the area. He also stated that Shure purchased the property in 2018 and he is
not sure they would have done so if they knew the school was coming to the area. He is
familiar with Arie Crown and does not have objection to the school but has concerns that it
is not safe for the children playing, walking or biking around there. There is no separation
from the commercial & industrial sites along Frontage Road for traffic, noise, equipment &
trucks. He also said that it would lower property values. He asked if any studies were
done regarding congestion and safety as the traffic study was not made public.
Tziporah Gelman moved to Skokie 13 years ago. She is a Skokie small business owner as
well as an Arie Crown parent. Ties between the school and the community run very deep.
Her husband is the Rabbi of the Church Street synagogue. The school will be able to house
the entire student body in one building and will enhance the community.
David Polster, 9135 Keystone, has been a Skokie resident for 20 years. His children
attended Arie Crown and in fact, he moved to Skokie because of the school. His wife
volunteers at the school. He is in favor of the project.


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Brian Levinson, 3131 Sherwin Avenue, Chicago, stated that the 2 existing locations for Arie
Crown will be marketed with the intent to be put back on the tax rolls.
Mark Gershon stated, in his rebuttal, the high school borders the manufacturing district on
2½ sides. The 2 businesses that purchased property did so with the high school already in
place. He pointed out where existing fencing is and where new fencing will be located built
to the maximum height allowed to separate the children from the industrial sites. He also
stated the emission testing was completed and came back with a satisfactory result. A
commissioner added that prevailing winds move west to east and will not flow over the
school building.
He also added that the legal notice was provided in accordance to Village Code
requirements. He did disclose that 2 addresses are associated with the property; currently
7770 Frontage Road which will become 7787 Gross Point Road.
The chairman asked if there would be any lighting in the evening. Mr. Amstadter answered
that the parking lot lights will be turned off at night unless a specific event takes place. The
ball fields will not be lighted as there will not be any night games.
The chairman commented that as vacant properties are repurposed for other uses property
value goes up because available properties become scarce.
A commissioner complimented the petitioner for presenting the best prepared proposal.


Recommendations and Voting
Case 2020-03P
A motion was made to approve, as presented, the request for a zoning map amendment
from M1 Office Assembly Industry to R2 Single-Family Residential at 7770 Frontage Road
Motion: D. Laxpati Second: J. Burman Absent: R. Quane

Ayes: 8
Nays: 0

Case 2020-04P
A motion was made to approve, as presented, the request for a subdivision to configure 2
existing lots into 1 new lot with dedications adjacent to Frontage Road and Gross Point
Road at 7770 Frontage Road.
Motion: J. Burman Second: G. Mitchell Absent: R. Quane

Ayes: 8
Nays: 0




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Case 2020-05P
A motion was made to approve the request for a parking determination at Arie Crown
Hebrew Day School at 7787 Gross Point Road using a ratio of 1 parking space for every 3
seats which computes to 289 parking spaces for a maximum of 865 seats. Valet parking
will not be allowed.

Motion: G. Mitchell Second: S. Berman Absent: R. Quane

Ayes: 8
Nays: 0


Case 2020-06P
A motion was made to approve the request for site plan approval, as amended by staff, for
a site over 1 acre in size at 7787 Gross Point Road to renovate an existing office building
into an elementary and middle and junior high school and child day care which will include
a gymnasium addition, surface parking, play fields, and stormwater detention. Text for
condition #34 was stricken and replaced with the following: “any change in user may
require a new application packet, hearing and Certificate of Occupancy”.
Relief from the sign code was granted for wall signs on Frontage and Gross Point Roads
and a ground sign on Gross Point Road to exceed the code requirements.


Motion: S. Berman Second: C. Franklin Absent: R. Quane

Ayes: 8
Nays: 0




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MINUTES of a regular meeting of the Mayor and the Board of Trustees of the Village of
Skokie, Cook County, Illinois held in the Council Chambers at 5127 Oakton Street at 8
p.m. on Monday March 16, 2020

Pledge of Allegiance led by Village Clerk Pramod C. Shah.
The Mayor called the meeting to order.
The Clerk called the Roll. Those present were Roberts, Ulrich, Bromberg, Klein, Gray-Keeler
and Mayor Van Dusen. Trustee Sutker was not present but was joining by electronic media
Motion to approve the Consent Agenda.
Moved: Trustee Gray-Keeler Seconded: Trustee Roberts
Ayes: Roberts, Ulrich, Bromberg, Klein, Gray-Keeler and Mayor Van Dusen
Nays: None.
Absent: Sutker
MOTION CARRIED

* Approve, as submitted, minutes of regular meeting held Monday, March 2, 2020
Omnibus vote.

* Approve Voucher List #21-FY20 of March 16, 2020.
Omnibus vote.

*Proclamations and Resolutions.
A. Proclamation
Certified Government Financial Manager Month – March 2020
Omnibus vote.

Proclamations and Resolutions.
Proclamations
*A. Fair Housing is not an Option. It’s the Law Month – April 2020
B. Marge’s Flowers 70th Anniversary Day – April 6, 2020 . This Proclamation was not
presented.

Recognitions, Presentations and Awards.
Presentations
A. 2020 Census by Steve Marciani, Planning Supervisor
Planning Supervisor Steve Marciani spoke about the important of the 2020 Census.. In mid-
March, look for postcards in the mail that will include an invitation to respond to the Census
questionnaire. You will be able to respond online, with your smartphone, by phone, or by mail.
The questionnaire is less than 10 questions long and is expected to take less than 10 minutes to
complete. Please know that if you receive a postcard and do not respond, Census workers will
begin in-person visits during May.
Census results affect Skokie’s voice in government, how much of $675 billion in federal funding
Skokie receives for the next 10 years and how we plan for the future of the community. By
completing the census form, you help Skokie create jobs, provide housing, prepare for
emergencies and build schools, roads and hospitals. Census results determine the number of seats
Illinois gets in Congress, and State and local officials use Census counts to draw boundaries for
congressional, state legislative and school districts.


Appointments, Reappointments and Resignations.
A. Swearing in of the following personnel by Willard Evans, Jr., Chair of the Board of Fire and Police
Commissioners: This was done at 7 P.M.
 Name Old Position New Position
 Wyatt Carrescia New Hire Firefighter

*B. Resignation
 Appearance Commission: Ross Sawyers
Omnibus Vote
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Meeting of the Mayor and Board of Trustees
Monday March 16, 2020 Page Two

Report of the Village Manager.
A. Presentation Regarding COVID-19 and Declaration of Emergency Affecting Public
Health Resolution.
Dr. Catherine Counard, Director of Health for the Village of Skokie provided a presentation
regarding COVID-19 and answered questions from the Board.

Resolution 20-3-R-1460
Motion to request Mayor and Board approval of the Resolution declaring an emergency affecting
the public health due to the outbreak of the COVID-19 virus in the State of Illinois for the
Village of Skokie
Moved: Trustee Gray-Keeler Seconded: Trustee Roberts
Ayes: Roberts, Ulrich, Bromberg, Klein, Gray-Keeler and Mayor Van Dusen
Nays: None.
Absent: Sutker
MOTION CARRIED

Mayor Van Dusen made a statement thanking the Village Manager Lockerby, Dr. Counard,
Village Staff, and Health Staff. Mayor stated that resources, support and services will still be
available to the public.
Randy Miles, Village Inn spoke about availability of test kits. Principal Eli Samber from Arie
Crown Hebrew Day School thanked the Village of Skokie on the guidance from the Health
Department,.
Manager Lockerby make an announcement that starting March 17, 2020 services at the Village
Hall will be only available online or by scheduled appointment until further notice

B. Illinois Trust Participating Resolution.
Resolution 20-3-R-1461
Motion to request Mayor and Board approval of Resolution adopting indication intent to
participate in the Illinois Trust.
Moved: Trustee Ulrich Seconded: Trustee Bromberg
Ayes: Roberts, Ulrich, Bromberg, Klein, Gray-Keeler and Mayor Van Dusen
Nays: None.
Absent: Sutker
MOTION CARRIED

*C. Resolution for Amended and Restated Police Assistance Agreement (NORTAF).
Resolution 20-3-R-1462
Motion to adopt a Resolution authorizing the Amended and Restated Police Assistant Agreement
(NORTAF).
Omnibus vote.

* D. Financial Auditing Services – Lauterbach and Amen, LLP, Naperville, Illinois - $71,100.
Motion to award a contract to Lauterbach and Amen, LLP, Naperville, Illinois in the amount of $71,100.
Omnibus vote.

* E. Downtown Landscaping and Fixtures Maintenance – Moore Landscapes, LLC, Northbrook, Illinois
- $59,870.
Motion to award a contract to Moore Landscapes, LLC, Northbrook, Illinois in the amount of $59,870.
Omnibus vote.

Report of the Corporation Counsel.
 CONSENT:
* A. Ordinance 20-3-Z-4510
Motion to adopt an ordinance approving modifications to the previously approved special use
permit for the property located at 4811 Dempster Street, Skokie, Illinois, in a B3 Business district
(2019-01M). This item is on the consent agenda for second reading and adoption.
Omnibus vote.
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Plan Commission.
Attorney Mark Gershon and Brian Levinson spoke favor of the proposed development.
21 letters were presented to the Clerk’s office in favor of the project.
 A. Plan Commission Case 2020-03P – Zoning Map Amendment: 7770 Frontage
Road.
Motion to concur with the Plan Commission that the petitioner’s request to amend the
zoning map to change the zoning district for 7770 Frontage Road from M1 Office
Assembly Industry
Moved: Trustee Ulrich Seconded: Trustee Roberts
Ayes: Roberts, Ulrich, Bromberg, Klein, Gray-Keeler and Mayor Van Dusen
Nays: None.
Absent: Sutker
MOTION CARRIED

B. Plan Commission Case 2020-04P – Subdivision: 7770 Frontage Road.
Motion to concur with the Plan Commission that the petitioner’s request to resubdivide 2
existing 2 existing lots into 1 lot at 7770 Frontage be approved subject to all conditions.
Moved: Trustee Bromberg Seconded: Trustee Gray-Keeler
Ayes: Roberts, Ulrich, Bromberg, Klein, Gray-Keeler and Mayor Van Dusen
Nays: None.
Absent: Sutker
MOTION CARRIED


 C. Plan Commission Case 2020-06P – Site Plan Approval: Arie Crown Hebrew Day
School - 7787 Gross Point Road.
Motion to concur with Staff that the petitioner’s request for site plan approval to renovate
an existing office building in to an elementary and middle and junior high school and
child day care not in a residence uses at 7787 Gross Point Road in an R2 Single-Family
zoning district be approved subject to all conditions.
Moved: Trustee Ulrich Seconded: Trustee Roberts
Ayes: Roberts, Ulrich, Bromberg, Klein, Gray-Keeler and Mayor Van Dusen
Nays: None.
Absent: Sutker
MOTION CARRIED

Adjournment.
Motion to adjourn at 9:03 p.m.
Moved: Trustee Roberts Seconded: Trustee Bromberg
Ayes: Roberts, Ulrich, Bromberg, Klein, Gray-Keeler and Mayor Van Dusen
Nays: None.
Absent: Sutker.
MOTION CARRIED

Citizen Comments. None



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 Pramod Shah, Village Clerk


Approved:


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Mayor George Van Dusen
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