Board of Trustees — Skokie, IL
Date: 2021-09-22

WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 22, 2021 – 8:00 P.M.

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

As of August 30, 2021, all individuals in Illinois shall be required to wear masks when
indoors including Village buildings.

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

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

 2. Call meeting to order and roll call.

 3. Approve Consent Agenda.

* 4. Approve, as submitted, minutes of regular meeting held Wednesday, September 8, 2021. **go to**

* 5. Approve Voucher List #9-FY22 of September 22, 2021. **go to**

 6. Proclamations and Resolutions.
 A. Proclamation
 Domestic Violence Awareness Month – October 2021 **go to**
 * B. Appointments
 Economic Development Commission: Steve Franklin, Scott Gendell, Joseph Hermiz,
 Brian Levinson and Katie Bulgrin as Chair
 * C. Reappointments
 Economic Development Commission: Mark Battisa and Howard Meyer as Vice Chair
 * D. Resignations
 Economic Development Commission: David Jacobson, Brad Rosen, Edwin Vdovets
 and Shalom Klein as Chair
 Performing Arts Center Board: Steve Franklin
 Zoning Board of Appeals: Billy Haido

 7. Recognition, Awards and Honorary Presentations.

 8. Appointments, Reappointments and Resignations.

 9. Presentations and Reports.

10. Report of the Village Manager. **go to**
 A. Cook County Class 6b Real Estate Tax Incentive – 8120 Central Park Avenue. **go to A**
 * B. Safe Routes to School – Resolution of Financial Commitment and Administration. **go to B**
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 * C. High Priority Street Patching Program 2021 – Builders Paving, Hillside, Illinois - **go to C**
 $288,200.
 * D. F2021 Thermoplastic Pavement Marking Maintenance Contract – Superior Road **go to D**
 Striping, Melrose Park, Illinois - $100,000.

11. Report of the Corporation Counsel. **go to**
 CONSENT:
 * A. An ordinance authorizing the sale of 8114-8116 Lincoln Avenue (locally known as **go to A**
 8110 Lincoln Avenue), Skokie, Illinois. This item is on the consent agenda for second
 reading and adoption. The first reading was on September 8, 2021.
 * B. An ordinance amending Chapter 26, Article VI, of the Skokie Village Code pertaining **go to B**
 to the sale and delivery of electronic cigarettes and flavored electronic cigarette
 products. This item is on the consent agenda for second reading and adoption. The
 first reading was on September 8, 2021.
 * C. An ordinance granting a special use permit to allow truck and freight transportation **go to C**
 services at 7539 Linder Avenue, Skokie, Illinois in an M1 Office Assembly district
 (2021-14P). This item is on the consent agenda for second reading and adoption.
 The first reading was on August 16, 2021.
 FIRST READING:
 D. An ordinance correcting a scrivener’s error regarding the vacation of certain portions **go to D**
 of an unopened and unimproved residential street and alley within an area bounded
 by Grove Street, East Prairie Road and Lake Street, in an R1 Single-Family district
 (2017-28P).
 E. Request for an executive session in accordance with paragraph 2(c)11) of the Illinois
 Open Meetings Act pertaining to the review and discussion of pending litigation.

 12. Unfinished Business.

 13. New Business.

 14. Plan Commission.
 A. Plan Commission Case 2021-15P – Zoning Map Amendment: 5050 Mulford Street. **go to 15P**
 B. Plan Commission Case 2021-16P – Alley Vacation: Alley adjacent to 7800 Lincoln Ave. **go to 16P**
 C. Plan Commission Case 2021-17P – Special Use Permit: Wintrust Bank at 7800 Lincoln. **go to 17P**
 D. Plan Commission Case 2021-20P – Zoning Chapter Amendment: FAR Adjustments in
 **go to 20P**
 the NX Zoning District and Other Related Amendments.
 E. Plan Commission Case 2021-21P – Zoning Map Amendment: 3320-3340 Dempster St. **go to 21P**
 F. Plan Commission Case 2021-22P – Site Plan Approval: 3320-3340 Dempster St. **go to 22P**


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

 16. Adjournment.




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

 21-9-R-



 A RESOLUTION FOR CLASS 6(b) REAL ESTATE TAX INCENTIVE
 FOR THE REAL PROPERTY LOCATED AT 8120 CENTRAL PARK
 AVENUE IN THE VILLAGE OF SKOKIE, ILLINOIS, PURSUANT TO THE
 COOK COUNTY REAL PROPERTY CLASSIFICATION ORDINANCE


1 WHEREAS, the Village of Skokie (hereinafter “Skokie”), a home rule municipality
2 situated in Cook County, State of Illinois, is a duly organized and existing village created under
3 the provisions of the laws of the State of Illinois, and is now operating under the provisions of
4 the Illinois Municipal Code and the Constitution of the State of Illinois; and
5
6 WHEREAS, the Mayor and Board of Trustees constitute the duly elected qualified and
7 acting officials of Skokie; and
8
9 WHEREAS, the Cook County Board of Commissioners has amended the Cook County
10 Real Property Classification Ordinance (hereinafter “County Ordinance”), to provide real estate
11 tax incentives to property owners who build, rehabilitate, enhance and occupy unoccupied
12 property which is located within Cook County and which is used for industrial purposes; and
13
14 WHEREAS, Skokie, consistent with the County Ordinance, desires to induce industry to
15 locate and expand in Skokie by supporting financial incentives in the form of property tax relief
16 offered by the County; and
17
18 WHEREAS, Class 6(b) of the County Ordinance requires that the municipality, in which
19 real estate proposed for Class 6(b) tax relief is located, determines that Class 6(b) real estate
20 tax relief is appropriate and approves a resolution supporting incentive abatement; and
21
22 WHEREAS, Aarya Properties, Inc. (hereinafter “Applicant”), has purchased a vacant
23 14,533 square foot building located on an approximately 23,087 square foot site at 8120 Central
24 Park Avenue, Skokie, Illinois (hereinafter “Subject Property”), and plans to undertake
25 redevelopment of the existing industrial building on the Subject Property to enable it to be used
26 primarily for pharmaceutical manufacturing, warehousing and/or distribution purposes; and
27
28 WHEREAS, the existing building on the Subject Property will have a total usable area of
29 approximately 14,533 square feet once it has been redeveloped, and it is anticipated that the
30 entire property will be eligible for Class 6(b) tax relief pursuant to the County Ordinance; and
31
32 WHEREAS, the Applicant intends to file with the Office of the Assessor of Cook County
33 an Eligibility Application for Class 6(b) classification based on reutilization of the abandoned
34 industrial building; and
35
36 WHEREAS, the granting of Class 6(b) tax incentives for the Subject Property is
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1 employment, both temporary and permanent, and through significant new revenues in the form
2 of additional real estate taxes and other tax revenues; and
3
4 WHEREAS, the Applicant has stated that to make the project viable, including the
5 purchase cost and redevelopment cost, tax relief under the County Ordinance is necessary to
6 realize the long term benefits to Skokie; and
7
8 WHEREAS, the Applicant has purchased the Subject Property for value, will engage in
9 substantial redevelopment and occupy the Subject Property; and
10
11 NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Mayor and the Board of Trustees of the
12 Village of Skokie, County of Cook, State of Illinois:
13
14 Section 1: The above stated Recitals are hereby restated and incorporated as if fully
15 set forth herein.
16
17 Section 2: The Subject Property is vacant and appropriate for Class 6(b) tax relief
18 pursuant to the County Ordinance special circumstances provisions.
19
20 Section 3: The Mayor and Board of Trustees determine that the incentives provided
21 by the Class 6(b) real property classification are applicable to the Subject Property and
22 necessary for the reutilization of an abandoned building on the Subject Property.
23
24 Section 4: Pursuant to the County Ordinance, Skokie hereby approves, consents
25 and supports the filing of the Class 6(b) application for the classification of the entire value of the
26 Subject Property and determines that Class 6(b) tax relief shall apply to the entire value of the
27 Subject Property identified by the affected Permanent Index Number 10-23-325-040-0000.
28
29 Section 5: The Clerk of the Village of Skokie is authorized to and shall send a
30 certified copy of this Resolution to the Office of the Cook County Assessor, Room 312, County
31 Building, Chicago, Illinois 60602.
32
33 Section 6: This resolution shall be effective immediately upon its passage and
34 approval, or as otherwise provided by law.
35 PASSED this day of September, 2021.
36
37 Ayes: ____________________________________
38 Village Clerk
39 Nays:
40 Absent:
41 Approved by me this day of
42 Attest: September, 2021.
43
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 THIS RESOLUTION MAY BE CITED AS
 VILLAGE RESOLUTION NUMBER

 21-9-R-


 A RESOLUTION OF FINANCIAL COMMITMENT FOR THE CONSTRUCTION OF A
 MULTI-USE PATH ON THE SOUTH SIDE OF OAKTON STREET
 FROM GROSS POINT ROAD TO WEST OF CALDWELL AVENUE

1 WHEREAS, the Village of Skokie in conjunction with the Villages of Morton Grove and
2 Niles (hereinafter collectively “Villages”) have been working to improve pedestrian access along
3 Oakton Street which connects these communities; and

4 WHEREAS, access and safety will greatly be improved with the planned Multi-Use Path
5 (hereinafter “Path”) which will be constructed, in part, along Oakton Street from Gross Point
6 Road to the west side of Caldwell Avenue. The effected portion of Oakton Street in Skokie
7 begins at Gross Point Road and follows Oakton Street to west of Caldwell Avenue in Morton
8 Grove; and

9 WHEREAS, funds for the Path have been allocated from several sources. The Villages
10 received a grant from Cook County to fund the majority of the preliminary and design
11 engineering associated with this portion of the Path. Preliminary engineering is almost
12 complete, but additional funding is required for land acquisition and construction of the path at
13 the Metra railroad crossing; and

14 WHEREAS, in conjunction with School District 69, Skokie intends to apply for the
15 maximum grant of $200,000 in funds from the Illinois Safe Routes to School Program for
16 construction of the Path. While District 69 is located in Morton Grove, the Path to the school will
17 utilize sidewalks located in Skokie; and

18 WHEREAS, as part of the grant application process Illinois Safe Routes to School
19 Program requires a financial commitment on the part of the applicants; and

20 NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Mayor and Board of Trustees of the
21 Village of Skokie, Cook County, Illinois, that the Village of Skokie is financially committed to the
22 Path and for various projects associated with the Path.

23 PASSED this day of September, 2021.
24
25 Ayes:
26 Nays: Village Clerk
27 Absent:
28 Approved by me this day of
29 Attest: September, 2021.
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 MML: 9/8/21 1st Reading (Manager’s Report)
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 LAND DISPOSITION


 THIS ORDINANCE MAY BE CITED AS
 VILLAGE ORDINANCE NUMBER
 21-9-P-


 AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE SALE OF
 8114-8116 LINCOLN AVENUE (LOCALLY KNOWN AS
 8110 LINCOLN AVENUE) SKOKIE, ILLINOIS


1 WHEREAS, the Village of Skokie (hereinafter the “Village”) is a home rule
2 municipality in accordance with the Constitution of the State of Illinois (1970); and
3
4 WHEREAS, as a home rule municipality, the Village has the authority to adopt
5 ordinances pertaining to its government and affairs, the declaration of surplus property,
6 the disposition of property and the protection of the public health, safety, and welfare of
7 its citizens; and
8
9 WHEREAS, the Village is the owner of the following described real property:
10
11 PARCEL 1:
12 THE SOUTH 44 FEET OF LOT 320 (EXCEPT THE WEST 138 FEET THEREOF) IN
13 PETER BLAMEUSER’S SUBDIVISION OF THE SOUTH 105 ACRES OF THE
14 SOUTHEAST ¼ OF SECTION 21, TOWNSHIP 41 NORTH, RANGE 13 EAST OF THE
15 THIRD PRINCIPAL MERIDIAN, IN COOK COUNTY, ILLINOIS.
16
17 PARCEL 2:
18 LOT 1 (EXCEPT THE WEST 105.0 FEET THEREOF) IN SUBDIVISION OF LOT 31 IN
19 THE SUBDIVISION OF THE SOUTH 105 ACRES OF THE SOUTHEAST ¼ OF
20 SECTION 21, TOWNSHIP 41 NORTH, RANGE 13 EAST OF THE THIRD PRINCIPAL
21 MERIDIAN, IN COOK COUNTY, ILLINOIS.
22
23 PINS: 10-21-409-024-0000, 10-21-409-025-0000
24
25 commonly now known as 8114-8116 Lincoln Avenue, Skokie, Illinois by the Cook
26 County Assessor and locally as 8110 Lincoln Avenue, Skokie, Illinois (hereinafter
27 “Subject Property”); and

28 WHEREAS, the Village purchased this real estate in 2009 with the intention of
29 selling it for development. With that intent, the building was razed, and it has been
30 vacant for over 10 years. After the purchase of the Subject Property, the Cook County
31 Assessor revised the PINS and address, evidently due to several subdivisions in the
32 area and abutting the Subject Property; and


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1 WHEREAS, over the years as development projects like Streetscape, small
2 houses and the Luxury on Lincoln Townhouses (hereinafter “Townhouses”) on Floral
3 Avenue and Lincoln Avenue came to fruition, the Village was looking for the right fit for
4 the Subject Property; and

5 WHEREAS, after another developer who showed interest and was in
6 negotiations with the Village for an extended period of time fell through, Nea Maya
7 Development, who developed the Townhouses, began talks with the Village in earnest
8 for the Subject Property in 2017; and

9 WHEREAS, Nea Maya’s proposal for a four-story mixed-use development with
10 approximately 2,268 square feet of ground floor commercial space, 18 upper story
11 residential units, and 19 parking spaces has been approved by both the Village
12 Appearance Commission and the Plan Commission in 2019. The Developer will also
13 contribute $60,000 toward the Downtown Parking Fund, because of a four parking-
14 space deficiency; and

15 WHEREAS, a copy of the Real Estate Sale Contract (hereinafter “Contract”) with
16 8110 Lincoln Ltd is attached hereto as Exhibit “1” for the purchase of the Subject Property
17 “AS IS” for $292,000; and

18 WHEREAS, at a meeting duly held on September 8, 2021, the Village Manager
19 recommended to the Mayor and Board of Trustees that the Subject Property be sold to
20 8110 Lincoln LLC pursuant to the Contract, or as it may be revised or amended subject to
21 the approval of the Village Manager and Corporation Counsel; and

22 WHEREAS, the Mayor and Board of Trustees concurred in the aforesaid
23 recommendation;

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

26 Section 1: That the foregoing recitals are material to this Ordinance and are
27 hereby incorporated and restated as though they were fully set forth in their entirety in this
28 Section.

29 Section 2: That pursuant to its home rule authority and applicable statutes, the
30 Mayor and Board of Trustees of the Village of Skokie hereby find that it is no longer
31 necessary, appropriate, or in the best interest of the Village of Skokie that it retain the real
32 property, legally described above, and commonly known as 8114-8116 Lincoln Avenue,
33 Skokie, Illinois by the Cook County Assessor’s Office and locally as 8110 Lincoln
34 Avenue, Skokie, Illinois, and that the sale shall proceed according to the Contract
35 between 8110 Lincoln LLC and the Village, a copy of which is attached hereto as Exhibit
36 “1”.

37 Section 3: That the Contract is hereby approved, subject to any revisions or
38 amendments approved by the Village Manager and the Corporation Counsel.


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1 Section 4: That the Village Manager is hereby authorized to execute the
2 Contract and is directed to proceed with the sale of the Subject Property.

3 Section 5: That this Ordinance shall be in full force and effect from and after its
4 passage, approval and publication in pamphlet form and in the Skokie Review on October
5 ______ and _____ as provided by law.
6

 ADOPTED this day of September, 2021.

 Ayes:
 Village Clerk
 Nays:
 Absent:
 Approved by me this day of
 Attested and filed in my office September, 2021.
 this day of September, 2021;
 and published in the Skokie Review
 according to law on October _____,
 2021 and October_____, 2021. Mayor, Village of Skokie



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 THIS ORDINANCE MAY BE CITED AS
 VILLAGE ORDINANCE NUMBER

 21-9-C-

 AN ORDINANCE AMENDING CHAPTER 26, ARTICLE VI, OF THE
 SKOKIE VILLAGE CODE PERTAINING TO THE SALE AND DELIVERY
 OF ELECTRONIC CIGARETTES AND FLAVORED ELECTRONIC
 CIGARETTE PRODUCTS

1 WHEREAS, the Village of Skokie (hereinafter “Skokie”) as a home rule unit of local
2 government as provided by Article VII, Section 6 of the Illinois Constitution of 1970, has the
3 authority to exercise any power and perform any function pertaining to its government and
4 affairs except as limited by Article VII, Section 6 of the Illinois Constitution of 1970; and
5
6 WHEREAS, pursuant to Skokie’s home rule authority, Skokie may regulate cigarette
7 and tobacco dealers within Skokie including the sale of tobacco and flavored tobacco
8 products; and
9
10 WHEREAS, Skokie further has the authority to regulate the sale of electronic
11 cigarette flavored products pursuant to its statutory police powers, which are codified in the
12 applicable provisions of the Illinois Municipal Code, including, but not limited to, Divisions 1-
13 2, 11-1, 11-20 and 11-42 thereof (65 ILCS 5/1-2, 5/11-1, 5/11-20 and 5/11-42); and
14
15 WHEREAS, Chapter 26, Article VI, of the Skokie Village Code provides for the
16 prohibition of sales of certain tobacco products; and

17 WHEREAS, on October 12, 2020, the Skokie Board of Health submitted a letter to
18 the Mayor urging the Village Board to halt the sale of flavored e-cigarettes (otherwise known
19 as “vaping”) and flavored e-liquids (hereinafter collectively “flavored electronic cigarette
20 products”); and
21
22 WHEREAS, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, the use of
23 e-cigarettes is unsafe for children and young adults. Most e-cigarettes contain harmful
24 substances including nicotine, which is highly addictive and can harm brain development
25 through a person’s mid-20s; and
26
27 WHEREAS, e-cigarettes are being marketed to children using the same tactics that
28 have been used in the past to market tobacco products to children, with 69.3% of middle
29 school and high school students reported having seen e-cigarette advertising in 2016.
30
31 WHEREAS, a 2020 Illinois Youth Survey reported high usage of e-cigarettes
32 amongst Suburban Cook County Community youth, with 14% of 12th graders, 11% of 10th
33 graders, and 5% of 8th graders having “vaped” within the previous 30 days; and
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1 WHEREAS, flavored e-cigarettes are specifically marketed to youth, with enticing
2 offerings mimicking the flavors of an exhaustive variety of fruits and candies. In 2020,
3 82.9% of youth using e-cigarettes reported using flavored e-cigarette products; and
4
5 WHEREAS, according to a Surgeon General’s report, nicotine exposure during
6 adolescence can cause addiction and can harm the developing adolescent brain, and e-
7 cigarettes can also expose users to carbonyl compounds, solvents and toxicants; and
8
9 WHEREAS, on January 2, 2020, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (hereinafter
10 “FDA”) finalized an enforcement policy that prohibits the sale of prefilled, flavored e-
11 cigarette cartridges and is continuing to take further steps to curtail the sale of flavored e-
12 cigarettes; and
13
14 WHEREAS, in the interest of promoting the health, safety and welfare of Skokie
15 residents and as Skokie did in an earlier legislation by raising the age of smoking, it is
16 necessary and desirable to prohibit the sale of flavored electronic cigarette products as set
17 forth herein; and
18
19 WHEREAS, the Skokie Board of Health and the Village Manager recommended to the
20 Mayor and Board of Trustees that Chapter 26, Article IV, Sections 26-275, 26-278 and 26-
21 279, of the Skokie Village Code be amended accordingly; and

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

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

27 Section 1: That Chapter 26, Article VI, Sections 26-275, 26-278 and 26-279, of the
28 Skokie Village Code be and the same are hereby amended in the manner hereinafter
29 indicated. The new material is highlighted in bold and the material to be deleted is
30 highlighted and stricken through.

31 ARTICLE VI. CIGARETTE AND TOBACCO SALES

32 DIVISION 1. GENERALLY
33 …

34 Sec. 26-275. Prohibited Sales: Flavored Electronic Cigarette Products; Vending
35 machines and self-service sales.

36 (a) It shall be unlawful for any person, including any licensee, to sell, offer for
37 sale, give away or deliver flavored electronic cigarette products including flavored e-
38 liquid that contain a component that imparts a characterizing flavor that contain
39 nicotine in liquid, non-leaf form. The term “characterizing flavor” means a
40 distinguishable taste or aroma other than the taste or aroma associated with non-
41 flavored electronic cigarette products imparted either prior to or during consumption
42 of the electronic cigarette product including but not limited to tastes or aromas of mint,
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1 wintergreen, chocolate, vanilla, honey, cocoa, candy, any dessert, any alcoholic
2 beverage, any fruit, any herb or any spice.

3 (b) It shall be unlawful for any person to operate or maintain a vending machine or
4 self-service display for the sale or dispensing of tobacco, or cigarette products, cigarette or
5 electronic cigarette products. Self-service display means open displays of tobacco or
6 cigarette products and point of sale tobacco or cigarette promotional products that the public
7 has access to without the intervention or assistance of a store employee.
8 …

9 Sec. 26-278. Distribution of single products.
10 No cigarette or tobacco products, or cigarette products, cigarette or electronic
11 cigarette products licensee or any officer, associate, member, representative, agent or
12 employee of such licensee shall sell, give or deliver cigarette or tobacco products in any form
13 other than an original factory-wrapped package.

14 Sec. 26-279. Distribution of free products or coupons.
15 No person shall give away, barter, exchange, distribute or in any way dispense free
16 of charge or at nominal cost any cigarette or tobacco products, or cigarette products,
17 cigarette or electronic cigarette products, samples, and/or coupon redeemable for any
18 tobacco products on any public street, alley, or sidewalk or in any public park, ground or
19 playground. This section does not prohibit the distribution of coupons included in newspapers,
20 magazines or other publications.

21 Section 2: That this Ordinance shall be in full force and effect 30 days from and
22 after its passage, approval and publication in pamphlet form as provided by law.

23
 ADOPTED this day of September,
 2021.

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



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 THIS ORDINANCE MAY BE CITED AS
 VILLAGE ORDINANCE NUMBER

 21-9-Z-


 AN ORDINANCE GRANTING A SPECIAL USE PERMIT TO ALLOW
 TRUCK AND FREIGHT TRANSPORTATION SERVICES
 AT 7539 LINDER AVENUE, SKOKIE, ILLINOIS
 IN AN M1 OFFICE ASSEMBLY DISTRICT

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

2 LOT 1 IN LINDER SUBDIVISION, BEING A SUBDIVISION IN THE SOUTHWEST
3 QUARTER OF SECTION 28, TOWNSHIP 41 NORTH, RANGE 13, EAST OF THE THIRD
4 PRINCIPAL MERIDIAN, IN COOK COUNTY, ILLINOIS.
5 PIN: 10-28-305-024-0000

6 more commonly described as 7939 Linder Avenue, Skokie (formerly commonly known as
7 7515-7555 Linder Avenue and 7520 Long Avenue, Skokie, Illinois) (hereinafter “Subject
8 Property”), petitioned the Village of Skokie, on behalf of Amazon.com Services, LLC, for a
9 special use permit to allow truck and freight transportation services in an M1 Office
10 Assembly district; and

11 WHEREAS, Amazon.com Services, LLC in only one of several tenants in the building.
12 All share the common address of 7939 Linder Avenue, Skokie. The portion of the building
13 occupied by Amazon.com Services, LLC will house a package distribution facility; and

14 WHEREAS, the package delivery service will be utilized and coordinated by Amazon,
15 using drivers who are not employees of Amazon. These drivers will be using their own
16 vehicles to deliver packages in a specific geographical area; and

17 WHEREAS, the facility will be smaller in scale than a typical Amazon operation, with
18 six (6) semi docks for delivery and pick-up only. The site will not be used for fleet storage. It is
19 anticipated that this will be a 24-hours a day, seven (7) days a week operation, with peak
20 delivery periods in the early morning and at night; and

21 WHEREAS, the Subject Property meets the off-street parking requirement with 209
22 parking spaces provided for the 67 drivers and the 140 employees who will work in the facility;
23 and

24 WHEREAS, the Skokie Plan Commission, at a public hearing duly held on June 3,
25 2021, for which proper legal notice had been achieved and no interested parties appeared, (a)
26 made the appropriate findings of fact as required under Section 118-6(f) of the Skokie Village
27 Code and (b) voted to recommend to the Mayor and Board of Trustees that the requested
28 special use permit be granted subject to the conditions contained in the Plan Commission
29 Report dated August 16, 2021; and

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1 WHEREAS, the Mayor and Board of Trustees, at a public meeting duly held on June 3,
2 2021, concurred in the aforesaid recommendations and findings of fact of the Skokie Plan
3 Commission;

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

6 Section 1: That the special use permit requested by the petitioner to allow truck and
7 freight transportation services at the Subject Property, described above and commonly known
8 as 7539 Linder Avenue, Skokie, Illinois, in an M1 Office Assembly district be and the same is
9 hereby granted and approved subject to each of the conditions set forth below:
10 1. The petitioner shall develop the Subject Property in substantial conformance
11 with the final Village approved site plan dated June 29, 2021;
12 2. The stopping or standing of any vehicle associated with the operation of the
13 facility in the public right-of-way must not prohibit two-way movement, block
14 driveways, or limit the ability of other vehicles to maneuver into neighboring
15 properties;
16 3. The applicant should provide a Traffic Signal Warrant Study by no later than
17 September 30, 2021, and if such study finds that a traffic signal is warranted,
18 and Village agrees to such improvements, Amazon should be responsible for
19 the costs of new signal and any other associated improvements, which must
20 be installed no later than one-year from the date the Village Board approves
21 this ordinance;
22 4. All existing damaged public sidewalks or public sidewalks damaged due to the
23 implementation of this plan shall be replaced;
24 5. No objects are allowed within a 15' sight distance triangle, between 30" and
25 84" in height from grade except traffic control devices listed in the Manual on
26 Uniform Traffic Control Devices;
27 6. All fencing, walls, sidewalks, driveways, curbs, wheel stops, parking areas,
28 signage, landscaping, structures, and any other facilities or infrastructure on
29 the Subject Property shall be maintained in a good state of repair, and when
30 needed, be repaired or replaced in a timely manner;
31 7. All private and public sidewalks shall be maintained free of snow, ice, sleet, or
32 other objects that may impede travel;
33 8. Trash shall only be allowed within a designated trash enclosure and shall be
34 screened from public view in an enclosure approved by the Appearance
35 Commission. All trash shall be contained in such a way as to remain out of
36 sight at all times;
37 9. All off-street parking spaces shall be legibly striped and maintained;
38 10. Any plan to modify parking lot striping must be approved by the Director of
39 Engineering;
40 11. The handicapped parking spaces shall be installed and maintained in
41 compliance with State of Illinois Accessibility Standards and the Skokie Village

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1 Code, including required signage;
2 12. Vehicles shall not be allowed to be parked in or otherwise block common
3 driveways, sidewalks, aisles, or other points of access at any time, shall only
4 be parked in designated parking spaces, and shall not overlap the striped lines
5 of designated parking spaces;
6 13. The owner of the Subject Property shall ensure that employees park on the
7 Subject Property;
8 14. No required parking space on the site may be for the exclusive use of any
9 tenant;
10 15. All overhead utilities on the Subject Property or in adjacent right-of-way shall
11 be placed or relocated underground. The petitioner shall bear the full cost of
12 any utility relocation and/or conflicts;
13 16. The petitioner shall obtain all required permits and approvals for
14 improvements to County, State, or Federal rights-of-way from the governing
15 jurisdiction;
16 17. The Subject Property must conform to the Village's storm water control
17 requirements as contained in the Skokie Village Code, including the
18 disconnection of any downspouts;
19 18. All signage shall conform to the Skokie Village Code;
20 19. All modifications to building elevations, signage, and landscaping shall be
21 subject to the review and approval of the Skokie Appearance Commission;
22 20. The petitioner shall submit to the Planning Division electronic files of the site
23 plan and landscape plan in their approved and finalized form;
24 21. Prior to the issuance of building permits, the petitioner shall submit to the
25 Planning Division of the Community Development Department the name,
26 property address, email address, and telephone number of the company and
27 contact person responsible for site maintenance in compliance with this
28 special use permit;
29 22. If work is to be performed on public property or if public property is utilized or
30 impacted during construction and/or development, the owner shall provide, or
31 shall cause the developer and/or contractor to provide, the Village of Skokie
32 with a certificate of insurance naming the Village of Skokie as additionally
33 insured for any and all claims related to any and all work. The owner shall
34 hold, and shall cause the developer and/or contractor to hold, the Village of
35 Skokie harmless and indemnify the Village for any and all claims for property
36 damage or personal injury related to work on or use of public property;
37 23. The petitioner shall comply with all Federal and State statutes, laws, rules and
38 regulations and all Village codes, ordinances, rules, and regulations; and
39 24. Failure to abide by any and all terms of this Ordinance shall be cause for the
40 Village to initiate hearings to determine whether the subject Ordinance, as well
41 as any applicable business licenses, should be revised or revoked. The
42 petitioner shall pay all costs related to any hearings conducted as a result of
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1 non-compliance with any of the provisions of the enabling ordinance. The
2 costs shall include but not be limited to court reporter fees, attorney fees, and
3 staff time required researching and conducting said hearing.

4 Section 2: That a notice of the approval of this Ordinance incorporating the
5 conditions contained herein shall be executed by the owner of the property in writing and
6 duly recorded with the Cook County Clerk’s Office at the owner’s expense.

7 Section 3: That this Ordinance shall be in full force and effect from and after its
8 passage, approval and recordation as provided by law.

9 ADOPTED this day of September, 2021.
10
11 Village Clerk
12 Ayes:
13 Nays:
14 Absent:
15 Approved by me this day of
16 Attested and filed in my September, 2021.
17 office this day of
18 September, 2021.
19
20 Mayor, Village of Skokie
21
22 Village Clerk




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 THIS ORDINANCE MAY BE CITED AS
 VILLAGE ORDINANCE NUMBER
 21-10-Z-


 AN ORDINANCE CORRECTING A SCRIVENER’S ERROR REGARDING
 THE VACATION OF CERTAIN PORTIONS OF AN UNOPENED AND
 UNIMPROVED RESIDENTIAL STREET AND ALLEY WITHIN
 AN AREA BOUNDED BY GROVE STREET, EAST PRAIRIE ROAD
 AND LAKE STREET, IN AN R1 SINGLE-FAMILY DISTRICT

1 WHEREAS, on March 5, 2018, the Mayor and Board of Trustees of the Village of Skokie
2 adopted Village Ordinance Number 18-3-Z-4362 (hereinafter “Ordinance”), a certified copy of
3 which is attached hereto as Exhibit “A”, vacating certain portions of an unopened and
4 unimproved residential street and alley within an area bounded by Grove Street, East Prairie
5 Road and Lake Street; and

6 WHEREAS, pursuant to the Village’s Comprehensive Plan, the Village of Skokie
7 (hereinafter “Village”), the owner of a portion of Central Park Avenue, west of and adjacent to
8 the properties at 3550 Lake Street and 8950 East Prairie Road, east of and adjacent to a portion
9 of the property at 62 Williamsburg Road, and east of and adjacent to the properties at 63
10 Williamsburg Road and 64 Williamsburg Road and an alley west of and adjacent to the west
11 side of 8950 East Prairie Road (hereinafter collectively “Subject Property”), petitioned the
12 Skokie Plan Commission to vacate the Subject Property and to vest to the property owners of
13 3550 Lake Street, 8950 East Prairie Road, 62 Williamsburg Road, 63 Williamsburg Road and 64
14 Williamsburg Road; and

15 WHEREAS, the Subject Property was dedicated along with the original subdivisions,
16 however, it was never improved when the homes were constructed; and

17 WHEREAS, the Subject Property is depicted on the Plats of Vacation, dated August 2,
18 2017, copies of which are attached hereto in Exhibit “A”; and

19 WHEREAS, due to a Scriveners error, not all the Permanent Index Numbers (hereinafter
20 “PINs”) that were listed on the Plats of Vacation dated August 2, 2017, were listed in Exhibit “2”
21 of the Ordinance, attached hereto as Exhibit “A”. However, the Plats of Vacation in Exhibit “1”
22 of the Ordinance, attached hereto as Exhibit “A”, was accepted and approved with all the
23 affected PINs; and

24 WHEREAS, the title and ownership of the portion of the Subject Property to be vacated,
25 pursuant to 65 ILCS 5/11-91-2, should vest to the abutting property owners as identified by the
26 amended PINs, listed with the corresponding legal description, in Exhibit “B”, attached hereto;
27 and




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1 WHEREAS, the Mayor and Board of Trustees of the Village of Skokie, at a public
2 meeting duly held October 4, 2021, concurred in the recommendation of the Skokie Plan
3 Commission;

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

6 Section 1: That Exhibit “2” of Village Ordinance Number 18-3-Z-4362, attached
7 hereto as Exhibit “A”, is hereby amended as depicted on Exhibit “B” attached hereto, by
8 strikethrough and highlighting the deleted language and highlighting and bold the new language.
9 Section 2: That the following portion of the street and alley commonly described below,
10 and legally described in Exhibit “B” attached hereto, and depicted on the Plat of Vacation, dated
11 August 2, 2017, a copy of which is attached in Exhibit “A” as Exhibit “1”, located in the Village of
12 Skokie, be and the same is hereby vacated:
13 a portion of Central Park Avenue, west of and adjacent to the properties at 3550 Lake
14 Street and 8950 East Prairie Road, east of and adjacent to a portion of the property at
15 62 Williamsburg Road, and east of and adjacent to the properties at 63 Williamsburg
16 Road and 64 Williamsburg Road and an alley west of and adjacent to the west side of
17 8950 East Prairie Road,
18 and the title to the vacated alley and street shall vest to the abutting property owners pursuant
19 to 65 ILCS 5/11-91-2, as identified by their Permanent Index Numbers set out in Exhibit “B”
20 attached hereto.
21 Section 3: It is and has always been the intention of the Village that ownership and
22 title to the vacated alley and street shall pass to and vest in the adjacent property owners, as
23 listed by the Permanent Index Numbers in Exhibit “B”, as amended, in equal proportions of the
24 vacated alley or as directed.

25 Section 4: That this Ordinance shall be in full force and effect from and after its
26 passage, approval, and recordation as provided by law.

 ADOPTED this day of October, 2021.

 Ayes:
 Nays: Village Clerk
 Absent:

 Attested and filed in my office Approved by me this day of
 this day of October, 2021. October, 2021.



 Village Clerk Mayor, Village of Skokie




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 Exhibit A




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 Exhibit B


 LEGAL DESCRIPTIONS AND CORRECTED PINS


THAT PART OF CENTRAL PARK AVENUE LYING BETWEEN THE WEST LINE OF THE
SOUTHEAST QUARTER OF SECTION 14, TOWNSHIP 41 NORTH, RANGE 13, EAST OF
THE THIRD PRINCIPAL MERIDIAN AND THE EAST LINE OF LOTS 62, 63 AND 64
(EXCEPT THE NORTH 16 FEET THEREOF), ALL IN BLIETZ’ WILLIAMSBURG VILLAGE,
BEING A SUBDIVISION OF PART OF THE EAST HALF OF THE SOUTHWEST
QUARTER OF SECTION 14, TOWNSHIP 41 NORTH, RANGE 13, EAST OF THE THIRD
PRINCIPAL MERIDIAN, IN COOK COUNTY, ILLINOIS.
AFFECTED PINS: 10-14-304-030-0000, 10-14-304-031-0000, 10-14-304-032-0000

THAT PART OF CENTRAL PARK AVENUE LYING BETWEEN THE WEST LINE OF THE
SOUTHEAST QUARTER OF SECTION 14, TOWNSHIP 41 NORTH, RANGE 13, EAST OF
THE THIRD PRINCIPAL MERIDIAN AND THE WEST LINE OF LOT 562 AND NORTH OF
THE SOUTH LINE OF LOT 562 EXTENDED WEST TO THE WEST LINE OF THE
SOUTHEAST QUARTER OF SECTION 14, TOWNSHIP 41 NORTH, RANGE 13, EAST OF
THE THIRD PRINCIPAL MERIDIAN, AND SOUTH OF A LINE BEGINNING AT THE
NORTHWEST CORNER OF LOT 562 SOUTHWESTERLY 31.77 FEET TO A POINT 16.08
FEET SOUTH OF THE CENTER LINE OF THE 16 FOOT ALLEY NORTH OF AND
ADJOINING LOT 562 EXTENDED WEST AND 2.52 FEET EAST OF THE WEST LINE OF
THE SOUTHEAST QUARTER OF SECTION 14, TOWNSHIP 41 NORTH, RANGE 13,
EAST OF THE THIRD PRINCIPAL MERIDIAN, ALL IN SWENSON BROTHERS’ FOURTH
ADDITION TO COLLEGE HILL, BEING A SUBDIVISION IN THE NORTHWEST QUARTER
OF THE SOUTHEAST QUARTER OF SECTION 14, TOWNSHIP 41 NORTH, RANGE 13,
EAST OF THE THIRD PRINCIPAL MERIDAN IN COOK COUNTY, ILLINOIS.
AFFECTED PIN: 10-14-409-007-0000

ALL OF THE 8 FOOT NORTH-SOUTH ALLEY LYING WEST OF AND ADJACENT TO LOT
467 LYING NORTHERLY OF THE SOUTHEASTERLY LINE OF SAID LOT 467
EXTENDED WEST AND SOUTH OF THE NORTH LINE OF SAID LOT 467 EXTENDED
WEST, ALL IN SWENSON BROTHERS’ THIRD ADDITION TO COLLEGE HILL ADDITION
TO EVANSTON, BEING A SUBDIVISION IN THE SOUTHWEST QUARTER OF THE
SOUTHEAST QUARTER OF SECTION 14, TOWNSHIP 41 NORTH, RANGE 13, EAST OF
THE THIRD PRINCIPAL MERIDIAN IN COOK COUNTY, ILLINOIS.
AFFECTED PIN: 10-14-414-001-0000

 AFFECTED PINS
 10-14-304-010-0000
 10-15-304-031-0000
 10-14-304-032-0000


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PLAN COMMISSION REPORT 2021-15P: Zoning Map Amendment
Plan Commission Council Chambers, 8:00 PM, September 22, 2021



To: Mayor and Board of Trustees
From: Paul Luke, Plan Commission Chairperson
Case: 2020-15P: Zoning Map Amendment
 5050 Mulford Street


PLAN COMMISSION ANALYSIS
At its May 6, 2021 meeting the Plan Commission heard the petitioner’s request for a
zoning map amendment to change the zoning district for 5050 Mulford from R2 Single
Family to NX Neighborhood Mixed-Use. The petitioner is rezoning the subject site to
construct additional parking for the adjacent bank in the NX zoning district. If this map
amendment is approved along with the alley vacation in case 2021-16P the entire
property, which will be occupied by North Shore Community Bank, will be in the NX
zoning district.
The residential use of this stand-alone triangular lot is better suited with the adjacent
commercial use. Although, the request to rezone from R2 is not consistent with the
Comprehensive Plan sector plan adopted in 2007, the eventual incorporation of the site
was contemplated with the original special use that was reviewed in 2001. The only
question from the Commission was about the notice requirements for tenants of the
subject site.
A more detailed discussion of this and the related cases are in the attached staff report
and meeting minutes.


INTERESTED PARTIES
Legal notice was advertised, posted, and delivered to property owners in the area as
prescribed by the Zoning chapter. It was determined by Corporation Counsel that
notice was proper and correct. There were no interested parties who spoke regarding
this case.


PLAN COMMISSION RECOMMENDATIONS AND VOTING
The Plan Commission recommended, by a vote of 6 ayes, 0 nays, 1 abstention (2
vacancies) with no Commissioners absent that the petitioner’s request to amend the
zoning map to change the zoning district for 5050 Mulford from R2 Single Family to NX
Neighborhood Mixed-Use be APPROVED, based upon the Positive Findings of Fact.




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


ATTACHMENTS
1. Positive Findings of Fact for 2021-15P, dated September 8, 2021
2. Staff Report for 2021-15P, dated May 6, 2021
3. Plan Commission meeting minutes, dated May 6, 2021
4. Land Use and Zoning Map




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Positive Findings of Fact 2021-15P: Zoning Map Amendment
Community Development Department Council Chambers, 7:30 PM, September 22, 2021


 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 single-family designation for the
 affected property was placed in the present subject site.
 zoning district. However, with the development of the
 adjacent bank in 2002, the site is more
 suited as part of that development.
 After identifying the existing uses and The use of this residentially zoned stand-
 zoning districts in the area, the property in alone triangular lot is better suited with
 question is more suitable for the uses the adjacent commercial use.
 allowed under proposed zoning district than
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STAFF REPORT 2021-15P: Zoning Map Amendment
Community Development Department Council Chambers, 7:30 PM, May 6, 2021


To: Paul Luke, Chairman, Skokie Plan Commission
From: Steve Marciani, AICP, Planning Supervisor
 Related cases – 2021-16P: Alley Vacation
 2021-17P: Special Use Permit


 General Information
 Location 5050 Mulford Street
 Purpose To amend the zoning map from R2 Single Family to NX
 Neighborhood Mixed-Use
 Petitioner Wintrust Bank N.A.
 Size of Site Approximately 5,472 ft2 (0.13 acres) with frontage on Mulford
 Street and LeClaire Avenue
 Existing Zoning & R2 Single Family – vacant land, formerly detached residence
 Land Use
 Adjacent Zoning & North R2 Single Family – detached residences
 Land Use NX Neighborhood Mixed-Use – office building
 South R2 Single Family – detached residences
 R4 General Residential – multifamily residence
 East NX Neighborhood Mixed-Use – bank
 West R2 Single Family – detached residences
 Comprehensive Plan The site is designated as single-family housing in Sector A –
 Downtown.


PETITIONER’S SUBMITTAL
The petitioner is requesting to change the zoning district for 5050 Mulford from R2
Single Family to NX Neighborhood Mixed-Use. The petitioner is rezoning the subject
site to construct additional parking for the adjacent bank in the NX zoning district. If
this map amendment is approved along with the alley vacation in case 2021-16P. the
entire property, which will be occupied by North Shore Community Bank, will be in the
NX zoning district.




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STAFF ANALYSIS
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
 petitioner’s request. The residential use of this stand-alone triangular lot is better
 suited with the adjacent commercial use. Although, the request to rezone from R2
 is not consistent with the Comprehensive Plan sector plan adopted in 2007, the
 eventual incorporation of the site was contemplated with the original special use
 that was reviewed in 2001.
 As of 1946, the subject site was zoned A Single Family. By 1956 it was zoned R2
 Single Family and has been ever since. The adjacent bank parcel was changed from
 B1 Service Commercial to NX Neighborhood Mixed-Use in 2009 with the
 implementation of the recommended zoning map amendments in the Sector A:
 Downtown Comprehensive Plan amendment.


STAFF RECOMMENDATIONS
Staff recommends that the petitioner’s request to amend the zoning map to change the
zoning district for 5050 Mulford Street from R2 Single Family to NX Neighborhood
Mixed-Use be APPROVED, subject to the attached Proposed Positive Findings of Fact.

ATTACHMENTS
1. Proposed Positive Findings of Fact for 2021-15P
2. Aerial Map




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 Plan Commission Meeting Minutes
 Date: May 6, 2021

A motion was made by Commissioner Franklin and seconded by Commissioner Mitchell to
approve the minutes of the April 15, 2021 Plan Commission meeting.

The chairman read the following statement into the record.

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

The chairman called the roll to confirm a quorum. Currently there are two vacancies on the
commission. Seven commissioners were present. Commissioner Mathee recused himself as
the applicant is his employer.

Case Descriptions:

2021-15P – Zoning Map Amendment: 5050 Mulford Street
Wintrust Bank N.A. is requesting a zoning map amendment to rezone 5050 Mulford Street
from R2 Single Family to NX Neighborhood Mixed-Use.


2021-16P – Alley Vacation: alley adjacent to 7800 Lincoln Avenue
Wintrust Bank N.A./North Shore Community Bank & Trust is requesting a vacation of the
whole alley between 5050 Mulford Street and 7800 Lincoln Avenue in an NX Neighborhood
Mixed-Use.


2021-17P – Special Use Permit: 7800 Lincoln Avenue
Wintrust Bank N.A./North Shore Community Bank & Trust is requesting to modify an
existing special use permit to expand the parking facilities at 7800 Lincoln Avenue in an NX
Neighborhood Mixed-Use and any other relief discovered during the review of this case.


PINs: 10-28-212-006-0000 and 10-28-212-009-0000


Discussion and Interested Parties


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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.
As all cases were related, they were discussed together but voted on separately.
Mr. Richard Witry, attorney, presented the cases along with Mr. Mike Kelly of Wintrust Bank
and Mr. Tom McCabe, engineer with Smith LaSalle Consulting Engineers.
North Shore Community Bank has been in Skokie since 1999 and in 2001 built the facility
with a drive-through at 7800 Lincoln Avenue; their current location. The bank purchased
the abandoned residential property across the alley at 5050 Mulford Street and the house,
which was in disrepair, was razed. The bank is planning to provide additional parking on
the site.
The chairman asked if additional handicapped spaces would be added. Mr. McCabe stated
that the space would be used for employee parking leaving the spaces closest to the bank
for its patrons.
A commissioner inquired if the additional spaces are needed presently or for improved value
of the site. Mr. Kelly stated that the bank is currently partially operating with some
employees working from home. When the bank re-opens fully, the new lot will be used for
employee parking, so they don’t infringe on the neighborhood for parking.
Staff requested that all 3 staff reports be entered into the record as presented and
summarized each one.
The use of a residential lot for a stand-alone parking lot is not allowed in a residential
district. Therefore, the re-zoning request to neighborhood mixed-use is necessary to for the
parking area to be included in the bank’s zoning classification.
The bank always contemplated on consolidating the 2 lots. The alley vacation request
would bridge the 2 parcels, so the site could become a 15-space parking area adjacent to
the bank parking lot. It would be heavily landscaped and a nice buffer between the bank
and the residential neighborhood.
The original special use permit request was granted in 2001 (Case 2001-39P) with
restrictions on tenancy due to limited parking spaces. The bank would like to modify that
special use permit to expand the site plan with the additional parking lot. The ordinance
would be repealed and all conditions that are still relevant would be carried over to a new
one along with the 2 items of relief that were granted.
Staff acknowledged an email that was submitted regarding the general condition of LeClaire
Avenue wondering if it would be improved as part of this project. The resident, residing at
7806 LeClaire Avenue, was happy with the bank’s landscaping efforts and is confident that
the new landscaping will be up to par adding screening on LeClaire Avenue.
There were no additional public comments.
In closing, Mr. Witry stated that his client was in support of staff’s findings for Cases 2021-
15P & 2021-16P. However, there is a concern about Condition #23 for Case 2021-17P; the
petitioner bearing the cost of placing all overhead utility lines on the site or in the right-of-
way underground. The cost would be extremely exorbitant and make the project financially
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Mr. McCabe added that these lines carry heavy power and could go across the street.
Recently, Wintrust Bank undertook a project to move 3 buried lines 2-3 feet deeper and the
cost was $500,000 for the ComEd line and $100,00 for each of the phone and cable lines.
Mr. Brandmeyer, Community Development Director, stated that after a site visit, it was
decided to reach out to ComEd for easement language. A determination was made that if
lines deliver power to the house and bank and terminate at the transformer, the lines need
to be buried. If the lines feed other houses, they could remain in place.
Per staff, according to the Building Code, all private service must be buried underground.
A commissioner added that if the lines are above 12,000 volts, they could be express
feeders or reverse voltage flows. He strongly urged contacting ComEd for their
requirements.
The chairman suggested amending Condition #23 now; adjusting some language at this
meeting and clarifying with ComEd as to their requirements before the case is heard before
the Village Board for final approval. Mr. Witry confirmed that as a conditional approval. He
reiterated again that for the project to move forward, it has to be financially feasible. It was
noted that the cases were tentatively slated for the June 7, 2021 Village Board meeting. He
confirmed with Mr. Kelly that meeting with the utility companies before the June 7th
meeting date was doable. He also wanted verification that he can withdraw or continue the
cases before the Village Board meeting.
Another commissioner mentioned that the bank can explain this matter directly to the
Trustees at the Village Board meeting. Staff added that the cases don’t have to be assigned
to a Village Board agenda until the issue is resolved. Mr. Witry stated that the bank will do
its financial due diligence in the meantime.


Recommendations and Voting
Case 2021-15P – Zoning Map Amendment: 5050 Mulford Street
A motion was made to approve a zoning map amendment to rezone 5050 Mulford Street
from R2 Single-Family to NX Neighborhood Mixed-Use.
Motion: Quane Second: Franklin
Ayes: 6
Nays: 0
Recused: 1 (Mathee)


Case 2021-16P – Alley Vacation: alley adjacent to 7800 Lincoln Avenue
A motion was made to approve the vacation of the whole alley between 5050 Mulford
Street and 7800 Lincoln Avenue in an NX Neighborhood Mixed-Use.
Motion: Franklin Second: Lakhani


Ayes: 6
Nays: 0
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Recused: 1 (Mathee)


Case 2021-17P – Special Use Permit: 7800 Lincoln Avenue
A motion was made for approval with the condition that private service of above ground
utilities be determined and finalized prior to a meeting with the Village Board.
Motion: Quane Second: Burman


Ayes: 6
Nays: 0
Recused: 1 (Mathee)




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PLAN COMMISSION REPORT 2021-16P: Alley Vacation
Plan Commission Council Chambers, 8:00 PM, September 22, 2021


To: Mayor and Board of Trustees
From: Paul Luke, Chairman
Case: 2021-16P: Alley Vacation
 Alley adjacent to 7800 Lincoln Avenue


PLAN COMMISSION ANALYSIS
At its May 6, 2021 meeting, the Plan Commission heard the request of Wintrust Bank
N.A./North Shore Community Bank & Trust for the vacation of the alley between 7800
Lincoln and 5050 Mulford Street, currently in an NX Neighborhood Mixed-use and an R2
Single-Family zoning district. The land on both sides of the alley is owned by the bank.
The vacated alley area is proposed to become incorporated into a private commercial
parking lot in the special use case 2021-17P.
There was no discussion from the commission about this case.
INTERESTED PARTIES
Legal notice was properly posted, advertised, and delivered to all property owners in
the area of the subject site as prescribed by the Zoning Chapter. No interested parties
spoke regarding the case.

PLAN COMMISSION RECOMMENDATIONS AND VOTING
The Plan Commission recommends by a vote of 6 ayes and 0 nays, with 1 recusing, and
2 vacancies that the petitioner’s request to vacate the alley between 5050 Mulford
Street and 7800 Lincoln Avenue in an NX Neighborhood Commercial district be
APPROVED, subject to the attached recommended conditions.

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


ATTACHMENTS
1. Plan Commission Recommended Conditions for 2021-16P, dated May 6, 2021


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2. Staff Report for 2021-16P, dated May 6, 2021
3. Plan Commission Meeting Minutes for May 6, 2021
4. Plat of Vacation
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PLAN COMMISSION
RECOMMENDED CONDITIONS 2021-16P: Alley Vacation
Plan Commission Council Chambers, 8:00 PM, September 22, 2021


1. Prior to the hearing of this case before the Board of Trustees, the petitioner shall
 submit to the Village a Mylar copy Plat of Vacation for the alley.
2. The property shall be vacated pursuant to the Plat of Vacation <insert date of final
 approved plat>, and as may be further revised with the approval of the Village
 Manager, or designee, and Corporation Counsel.
3. In lieu of remitting the value of the vacation to the Village, the applicant agrees to
 bury the aboveground electrical lines and remove the utility poles within the subject
 vacated alley with the exception of the existing pole located on Le Claire Ave located
 at the intersection of the subject vacated alley (pole #35209).
4. Upon the passage of the ordinance by the Board of Trustees, the Mylar of the Plat of
 Vacation shall be submitted to the Village with all signatures other than Village staff
 or elected officials.
5. Easements shall be reserved for all Village and Village franchised public utilities over
 the entire area to be vacated.
6. Property owners shall not alter the grade or change the drainage pattern in the
 easement area without a permit from the Engineering Division.
7. Other than a fence, no structures or trees shall be constructed or planted within the
 easement area.
8. The vacation shall be effective upon the recording of a Plat of Vacation by the
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STAFF REPORT 2021-16P: Alley Vacation
Community Development Department Council Chambers, 7:30 PM, May 6, 2021


To: Paul Luke, Chairman, Skokie Plan Commission
From: Steve Marciani, AICP, Planning Supervisor
 Related Cases – 2021-15P: Map Amendment
 2021-17P: Special Use Permit – Drive-through facility
 2001-39P: Special Use Permit – Drive-through facility

 General Information

 Location Alley adjacent to 7800 Lincoln Avenue
 Purpose To vacate of the whole alley between 5050 Mulford Street and
 7800 Lincoln Avenue
 Petitioner Wintrust Bank N.A./North Shore Community Bank & Trust
 Size of Site The alley’s dimensions are approximately 135’ on the northwest,
 116’ on the southeast, and 16’ wide. The area of the alley is
 approximately 2,008 ft2.
 Existing Zoning & NX Neighborhood Mixed-use – public alley
 Land Use R2 Single-Family – public alley
 Adjacent Zoning & North R2 Single-Family – detached residences
 Land Use NX Neighborhood Mixed-Use – office building
 South R2 Single-Family – detached residences
 East NX Neighborhood Mixed-use – vacant Lot (2021-15P)
 West NX Neighborhood Mixed-use – bank with a drive-
 through facility
 Comprehensive Plan The site is designated as neighborhood mixed-use in Sector A.


PETITIONER’S SUBMITTAL
The applicants are requesting the vacation an improved alley between 5050 Mulford
Street and 7800 Lincoln Avenue in an NX Neighborhood Commercial district. Since the
previously adjoining house was demolished in 2020, there is no direct access to any
building or facility from the alley.
The vacated alley area is proposed to become incorporated into a private commercial
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STAFF ANALYSIS
Comments
All pertinent departments and divisions were offered an opportunity to comment on this
case. Other than the Civil Engineering and Planning Division comments below, all
others did not respond or approved the request without comment.

Civil Engineering Division
No public easement will be retained for utilities, as the sewer under the alley will
become part of the private drainage system for the parking lot.

Planning Division
The Planning Division supports the proposed alley vacation. The alley no longer serves
any public purpose, and the vacation allows for expanded parking for the adjacent
bank.
Once the alley is vacated, the petitioner will be sent a copy of the Plat of Vacation and
may use the additional land as they would any other part of their property, in
compliance with the special use permit in 2021-17P.



STAFF RECOMMENDATIONS
Staff recommends that the petitioner’s request to vacate the alley between 5050
Mulford Street and 7800 Lincoln Avenue in an NX Neighborhood Commercial district be
GRANTED subject to conditions listed below.

RECOMMENDED VACATION CONDITIONS
1. Prior to the hearing of this case before the Board of Trustees, the petitioner shall
 submit to the Village a Mylar copy Plat of Vacation for the alley.
2. The property shall be vacated pursuant to the Plat of Vacation <insert date of final
 approved plat>, and as may be further revised with the approval of the Village
 Manager, or designee, and Corporation Counsel.
3. Prior to the passage of the ordinance by the Board of Trustees, the applicant will
 remit to the Village the value of the vacation.
4. Upon the passage of the ordinance by the Board of Trustees, the Mylar of the Plat of
 Vacation shall be submitted to the Village with all signatures other than Village staff
 or elected officials.
5. Easements shall be reserved for all Village and Village franchised public utilities over
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6. Property owners shall not alter the grade or change the drainage pattern in the
 easement area without a permit from the Engineering Division.
7. Other than a fence, no structures or trees shall be constructed or planted within the
 easement area.
8. The vacation shall be effective upon the recording of a Plat of Vacation by the
 Village in the Office of the Recorder of Deeds of Cook County, Illinois.


ATTACHMENTS
1. Site Photos
2. Areal Map




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 Plan Commission Meeting Minutes
 Date: May 6, 2021

A motion was made by Commissioner Franklin and seconded by Commissioner Mitchell to
approve the minutes of the April 15, 2021 Plan Commission meeting.

The chairman read the following statement into the record.

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

The chairman called the roll to confirm a quorum. Currently there are two vacancies on the
commission. Seven commissioners were present. Commissioner Mathee recused himself as
the applicant is his employer.

Case Descriptions:

2021-15P – Zoning Map Amendment: 5050 Mulford Street
Wintrust Bank N.A. is requesting a zoning map amendment to rezone 5050 Mulford Street
from R2 Single Family to NX Neighborhood Mixed-Use.

2021-16P – Alley Vacation: alley adjacent to 7800 Lincoln Avenue
Wintrust Bank N.A./North Shore Community Bank & Trust is requesting a vacation of the
whole alley between 5050 Mulford Street and 7800 Lincoln Avenue in an NX Neighborhood
Mixed-Use.

2021-17P – Special Use Permit: 7800 Lincoln Avenue
Wintrust Bank N.A./North Shore Community Bank & Trust is requesting to modify an
existing special use permit to expand the parking facilities at 7800 Lincoln Avenue in an NX
Neighborhood Mixed-Use and any other relief discovered during the review of this case.

PINs: 10-28-212-006-0000 and 10-28-212-009-0000

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

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Mr. Richard Witry, attorney, presented the cases along with Mr. Mike Kelly of Wintrust Bank
and Mr. Tom McCabe, engineer with Smith LaSalle Consulting Engineers.
North Shore Community Bank has been in Skokie since 1999 and in 2001 built the facility
with a drive-through at 7800 Lincoln Avenue; their current location. The bank purchased
the abandoned residential property across the alley at 5050 Mulford Street and the house,
which was in disrepair, was razed. The bank is planning to provide additional parking on
the site.
The chairman asked if additional handicapped spaces would be added. Mr. McCabe stated
that the area would be used for employee parking leaving the spaces closest to the bank
for its patrons.
A commissioner inquired if the additional spaces are needed presently or for improved value
of the site. Mr. Kelly stated that the bank is currently partially operating with some
employees working from home. When the bank re-opens fully, the new lot will be used for
employee parking, so they don’t infringe on the neighborhood.
Staff requested that all 3 staff reports be entered into the record as presented and
summarized each one.
The use of a residential lot for a stand-alone parking lot is not allowed in a residential
district. Therefore, the re-zoning request to neighborhood mixed-use is necessary for the
parking lot to be included in the bank’s zoning classification.
The bank always contemplated on consolidating the 2 lots. The alley vacation would bridge
the 2 parcels, so that the site could become a 15-space parking lot adjacent to the bank
parking lot. It would be heavily landscaped and a nice buffer between the bank and the
residential neighborhood.
The original special use permit request was granted in 2001 (Case 2001-39P) with
restrictions on tenancy due to limited parking spaces. The bank would like to modify that
special use permit to expand the site plan with the additional parking lot. The ordinance
would be repealed and all conditions that are still relevant would be carried over to a new
one along with the 2 items of relief that were granted.
Staff acknowledged an email that was submitted regarding the general condition of LeClaire
Avenue wondering if it would be improved as part of this project. The resident, residing at
7806 LeClaire Avenue, was happy with the bank’s landscaping efforts and is confident that
the new landscaping will be up to par adding screening on LeClaire Avenue.
There were no additional public comments.
In closing, Mr. Witry stated that his client was in support of staff’s findings for Cases 2021-
15P & 2021-16P. However, there is a concern about Condition #23 for Case 2021-17P; the
petitioner bearing the cost of placing all overhead utility lines on the site or in the right-of-
way underground. The cost would be extremely exorbitant and make the project financially
not feasible.
Mr. McCabe added that these lines carry heavy power and could go across the street.
Recently, Wintrust Bank undertook a project to move 3 buried lines 2-3 feet deeper and the
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Mr. Brandmeyer, Community Development Director, stated that after a site visit, it was
decided to reach out to ComEd for easement language. A determination was made that if
lines deliver power to the house and bank and terminate at the transformer, the lines need
to be buried. If the lines feed other houses, they could remain in place.
Per staff, according to the Building Code, all private service must be buried underground.
A commissioner added that if the lines are above 12,000 volts, they could be express
feeders or reverse voltage flows. He strongly urged contacting ComEd for their
requirements.
The chairman suggested amending Condition #23 now; adjusting some language at this
meeting and clarifying with ComEd as to their requirements before the case is heard before
the Village Board for final approval. Mr. Witry confirmed that as a conditional approval. He
reiterated again that for the project to move forward, it has to be financially feasible. It was
noted that the cases were tentatively slated for the June 7, 2021 Village Board meeting. He
confirmed with Mr. Kelly that meeting with the utility companies before the June 7th
meeting date was doable. He also wanted verification that he can withdraw or continue the
cases before the Village Board meeting.
Another commissioner mentioned that the bank can explain this matter directly to the
Trustees at the Village Board meeting. Staff added that the cases don’t have to be assigned
to a Village Board agenda until the issue is resolved. Mr. Witry stated that the bank will do
its financial due diligence in the meantime.


Recommendations and Voting
Case 2021-15P – Zoning Map Amendment: 5050 Mulford Street
A motion was made to approve a zoning map amendment to rezone 5050 Mulford Street
from R2 Single-Family to NX Neighborhood Mixed-Use.
Motion: Quane Second: Franklin
Ayes: 6
Nays: 0
Recused: 1 (Mathee)

Case 2021-16P – Alley Vacation: alley adjacent to 7800 Lincoln Avenue
A motion was made to approve the vacation of the whole alley between 5050 Mulford
Street and 7800 Lincoln Avenue in an NX Neighborhood Mixed-Use.
Motion: Franklin Second: Lakhani
Ayes: 6
Nays: 0
Recused: 1 (Mathee)

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A motion was made for approval with the condition that private service of above ground
utilities be determined and finalized prior to a meeting with the Village Board.
Motion: Quane Second: Burman
Ayes: 6
Nays: 0
Recused: 1 (Mathee)




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PLAN COMMISSION REPORT 2021-17P: Alley Vacation
Plan Commission Council Chambers, 8:00 PM, September 22, 2021


To: Mayor and Board of Trustees
From: Paul Luke, Chairman
Case: 2021-17P: Special Use Permit
 Special Use Permit for Wintrust Bank at 7800 Lincoln Avenue


PLAN COMMISSION ANALYSIS
At its May 6, 2021 meeting, the Plan Commission heard the request of Wintrust Bank
N.A./North Shore Community Bank & Trust for a special use permit in association with a
parking expansion project that involves the vacation of an alley and rezoning of a
residential property. The updated special use permit incudes a new site plan
accounting for the expanded parking area.
At the meeting, the applicant and the Plan Commission discussed burial of aboveground
power lines in order to ascertain the extent of line burial.
INTERESTED PARTIES
Legal notice was properly posted, advertised, and delivered to all property owners in
the area of the subject site as prescribed by the Zoning Chapter. No interested parties
spoke regarding the case.
PLAN COMMISSION RECOMMENDATIONS AND VOTING
The Plan Commission recommends by a vote of 6 ayes and 0 nays, with 1 recusing, and
2 vacancies APPROVED, subject to the attached recommended conditions.

ATTENDANCE AYES NAYS ABSENT RECUSED
 Mitchell X
 Quane X
 Lakhani (second) X
 Franklin (moved) X
 Burman X
 Mathee X
 Luke X
ATTACHMENTS
1. Plan Commission Recommended Conditions for 2021-17P, dated May 6, 2021
2. Staff Report for 2021-17P, dated May 6, 2021
3. Plan Commission Meeting Minutes for May 6, 2021
4. Site Plan
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PLAN COMMISSION
RECOMMENDED CONDITIONS 2021-17P: Special Use Permit
Plan Commission Council Chambers, 8:00 PM, September 22, 2021


1. Prior to the hearing of this case before the Board of Trustees, the petitioner must
 update the site and landscaping plans to:
 a. Include the full extent of the site.
 b. Increase the curbing setback to a minimum of 6’ from the property lines for the
 new parking lot proposed by this amendment and provide adequate landscaping
 screening on the Le Claire Avenue side of the lot.
 c. Reduce the aisle width on the new parking lot to 24’.
 d. Remove compact car parking sign.
2. The petitioner shall develop the Subject Property in substantial conformance with
 the final Village approved site plan dated <insert date of final approved plan>,
 landscape plan dated <insert date of final approved plan>, and building elevations
 dated November 21, 2001 and December 3, 2001. (Standard)
3. The petitioner shall develop and use the Subject Property in accordance with the site
 plan approval for this site.
4. The facility shall be restricted to two drive-in teller windows and an ATM. Any
 increase in the number of drive-in windows shall require an amendment to the
 special use.
5. The hours of operation of the drive-in teller windows shall be restricted to 7:00 a.m.
 to 7:00 p.m. Monday through Friday, 7:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. Saturday.
6. That North Shore Community Bank & Trust shall sign a hold harmless agreement
 and include the Village as an insured on its property insurance policy for the use of
 the Village parkway on Lincoln Avenue as part of the site landscaping.
7. The petitioner shall implement any necessary operational improvements to ensure
 that stacking of vehicles within the drive-through lane will be contained on site and
 not impede or obstruct pedestrian or vehicular movements. (Standard)
8. Prior to the issuance of building permits, the petitioner shall submit to the Village of
 Skokie Community Development Department a Cook County Assessor's Office
 Petition for Consolidation of Property with associated fees to consolidate property
 identification numbers 10-28-212-006-0000 and 10-28-212-009-0000 into a single
 tax parcel or provide evidence that the petition was submitted to Cook County.
 (Standard)
9. 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
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 services. Any reconfigurations within state ROW will require an IDOT highway/utility
 permit. (Standard)
10. 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)
11. Any outdoor sound systems shall at all times maintain audio levels that are
 compliant with the Skokie Village Code. (Standard)
12. All existing damaged public sidewalks or public sidewalks damaged due to the
 implementation of this plan shall be replaced. (Standard)
13. No objects are allowed within a 15' sight distance triangle, between 30" and 84" in
 height from grade except traffic control devices listed in the Manual on Uniform
 Traffic Control Devices. (Standard)
14. 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)
15. All private and public sidewalks shall be maintained free of snow, ice, sleet, or other
 objects that may impede travel. (Standard)
16. 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)

17. All off-street parking spaces shall be legibly striped and maintained. (Standard)
18. Any plan to modify parking lot striping must be approved by the Director of
 Engineering. (Standard)
19. 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)
20. 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)
21. The owner of the Subject Property shall ensure that employees park on the Subject
 Property. (Standard)
22. No required parking space on the site may be for the exclusive use of any tenant.
 (Standard)

23. All overhead utilities on the Subject Property or in adjacent right-of-way shall be
 placed or relocated underground. The petitioner shall bear the full cost of any utility
 relocation and/or conflicts. (Standard)

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24. 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)
25. The petitioner shall obtain all required permits and approvals for improvements to
 County, State, or Federal rights-of-way from the governing jurisdiction. (Standard)
26. 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)
27. All signage shall conform to the Skokie Village Code. (Standard)
28. All modifications to building elevations, signage, and landscaping shall be subject to
 the review and approval of the Skokie Appearance Commission. (Standard)
29. The petitioner shall submit to the Planning Division electronic files of the site plan
 and landscape plan in their approved and finalized form. (Standard)
30. Prior to the issuance of building permits, the petitioner shall submit to the Planning
 Division of the Community Development Department the name, property address,
 email address, and telephone number of the company and contact person
 responsible for site maintenance in compliance with this special use permit. (Standard)
31. 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)
32. The petitioner shall comply with all Federal and State statutes, laws, rules and
 regulations and all Village codes, ordinances, rules, and regulations. (Standard)
33. Failure to abide by any and all terms of this Ordinance shall be cause for the Village
 to initiate hearings to determine whether the subject Ordinance, as well as any
 applicable business licenses, should be revised or revoked. The petitioner shall pay
 all costs related to any hearings conducted as a result of non-compliance with any of
 the provisions of the enabling ordinance. The costs shall include but not be limited
 to court reporter fees, attorney fees, and staff time required researching and
 conducting said hearing. (Standard)




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STAFF REPORT 2021-17P: Special Use Permit
Community Development Department Council Chambers, 7:30 PM, May 6, 2021


To: Paul Luke, Plan Commission Chairperson
From: Steve Marciani, AICP, Planning Supervisor
 Related Cases – 2021-15P: Map Amendment
 2021-16P: Alley Vacation
 2001-39P: Special Use Permit – Drive-through facility

 General Information
 Location 7800 Lincoln Avenue
 Purpose To request a special use permit to modify an existing special use
 permit to expand the parking facilities at 7800 Lincoln Avenue in
 an NX Neighborhood Mixed-Use and any other relief discovered
 during the review of this case.
 Petitioner Wintrust Bank N.A./North Shore Community Bank & Trust
 Size of Site 32,588 ft² (0.91 acres) with frontage on Lincoln and LeClaire
 Avenues and Mulford Street
 Existing Zoning & NX Neighborhood Mixed-Use – bank with a drive-through facility,
 Land Use vacated alley (2021-16P), and vacant lot
 Adjacent Zoning & North TX Transit Mixed-Use – school
 Land Use NX Neighborhood Mixed-Use – office building
 South R2 Single-Family – detached residences
 East TX Transit Mixed-Use – school
 West R2 Single-Family – detached residences
 R4 Multifamily Housing – multifamily residences
 Comprehensive Plan The site is designated as neighborhood mixed-use and single-
 family housing in Sector A.


SITE INFORMATION

• A bank with a drive-through facility currently exists on most of the site, developed in
 accordance with a special use permit in case 2001-39P
• The corner of Mulford and LeClaire had contained a detached residence, which was
 recently razed.


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• Driveways to the site exist on Mulford and LeClaire
• Residual overhead utilities exist in the alley to be vacated but move underground at
 the existing property to serve the site.


COMPLETE STREETS



• Public sidewalks are available around the perimeter of the block – Lincoln, LeClaire,
 and Mulford. ADA ramps with contrasting color tactile warning indicators are not yet
 provided at the Lincoln/LeClaire and Lincoln/Mulford intersections. Direct pedestrian
 access from Lincoln Avenue to the front door is available.
• Nearby formal bicycle accommodations include a bike lane on Howard Street, and
 active bike routes on Niles and Babb Avenues, and Niles Center Road. A future bike
 lane is planned for Lincoln Avenue.
• The subject site is 0.65 miles from the Oakton-Skokie CTA Yellow Line Station.
 Nearby bus lines include the CTA Bus Route 97 and Pace Bus Routes 210 and 226.
• Subject property is within walking distance of residential neighborhoods, services,
 shopping, and schools, including Downtown Skokie.
• Emergency and business delivery access is available from Lincoln and LeClaire
 Avenues.


PETITIONER’S SUBMITTAL
The petitioner is requesting a special use permit to modify an existing special use
permit for a drive-through bank in conjunction with a full-service bank to expand the
site plan to accommodate additional parking facilities at 7800 Lincoln Avenue in an NX
Neighborhood Mixed-Use and any other relief discovered during the review of this case.
The petitioner submitted the following statement:
 The following addresses the effects of the proposed parking lot addition to the neighborhood:
 1. Character of the Neighborhood: The character of the neighborhood is a well-established
 residential area with an existing alley and banking facility at the north end of this area. The
 property in question was an abandoned home in disrepair that detracted from the overall quality
 of the neighborhood. Further, the property is a triangular shape that is bordered on all three
 sides by Village right-of-way. The proposed parking lot will be located where the existing alley is
 and the remainder of the lot will be landscaped with trees, bushed and lawn. This will provide a
 more aesthetic look to the north end of the neighborhood as well as provide a landscaped buffer
 from the residents to the bank operations.
 2. Surrounding Property Values: By removing an abandoned home in need of major repairs and
 replacing it with a small parking lot with a park like setting buffer to the bank. It is our opinion
 that property values will increase in the immediate area adjacent to this property.


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 3. Traffic Conditions: Currently there is a public alley that connects LeClaire Avenue to Mulford
 Street. Traffic can use this as a cut through to avoid Lincoln Avenue. The proposed project cuts
 off the through traffic by reducing the entrances into this new parking lot to one. The new
 parking lot will also be used for employees only. Employee parking greatly reduces the number
 of trips generated from a facility to typically one in-and-out movement per day or a second one
 possibly for lunch.
 4. Public Utilities: There is a combined storm sewer currently in the alley that drains the alley.
 We are proposing to continue using this to drain the new parking lot. There is no watermain in
 the alley.
 5. Stormwater Detention: The existing Wintrust Bank has underground detention in the parking
 lot. With the removal of the house and alley, the new parking lot has less impervious area than
 the existing site. The stormwater will also discharge to the existing parking lot or the existing
 sewer in the alley.
 6. Public Health, Safety, Morals & General Welfare: This project will be an improvement to the
 overall welfare of the neighborhood. An old residence in need of repair has been removed and a
 small parking with a park like setting will be built in its place. Further, the new landscaping on
 the property will provide a much more robust screening of the bank for the residents.



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

Engineering
The Engineering Division’s only comments are that compact car parking is not permitted
and that parking lot lighting must be provided in accordance with IES and §118-212(k)
of the Village Code.

Forestry
The Village Forester notes that tree protection fencing is required for site trees in a
construction project and that tree protection must be installed for the course of the
project for the existing parkway trees and landscape areas that are to remain. A tree
removal permit is required for the parkway tree that is to be removed.

Planning
Planning is supportive of the request. The additional parking will allow greater flexibility
in using the bank building. Staff has incorporated the relevant conditions of the
existing special use ordinance or replaced standard conditions with the most current
language into the recommended conditions below. However, the condition restricting
the use of the premises only for financial purposes by North Shore Community Bank &
Trust – Skokie and that no portion of the premises shall be rented to any tenant has
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 parking on the site. Conditions that were already completed or are covered in other
 parts of the Village Code were also removed.
 There were 2 items of relief that were in the existing special use permit that will also be
 carried over in to the new ordinance.
 No other relief was discovered during the review of this case.

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


 STAFF RECOMMENDATIONS
Staff recommends that the petitioner’s request for a special use permit for a drive-through
 facility in conjunction with a bank at 7800 Lincoln Avenue in an NX Neighborhood
 Mixed-Use district be APPROVED, based upon the Proposed Positive Findings of Fact
 and subject to the recommended conditions below.
Staff further recommends that V.O. 02-2-Z-3066 be repealed and replaced by this special
 use ordinance, expect that relief from the following items continue:
 1. §118-220(5)a. to provide for the elimination of the required loading space.
 2. §118-212(i) to allow curbing 3 feet from the property line rather than the
 required 6 feet from that portion of the site plan that has already been
 developed on the time of this ordinance.



 RECOMMENDED SPECIAL USE PERMIT CONDITIONS
 1. Prior to the hearing of this case before the Board of Trustees, the petitioner must
 update the site and landscaping plans to:
 a. Include the full extent of the site.
 b. Increase the curbing setback to a minimum of 6’ from the property lines for the
 new parking lot proposed by this amendment and provide adequate landscaping
 screening on the LeClaire Avenue side of the lot.
 c. Reduce the aisle width on the new parking lot to 24’.
 d. Remove compact car parking sign.
 2. The petitioner shall develop the Subject Property in substantial conformance with
 the final Village approved site plan dated <insert date of final approved plan>,
 landscape plan dated <insert date of final approved plan>, and building elevations
 dated November 21, 2001 and December 3, 2001. (Standard)
 3. The petitioner shall develop and use the Subject Property in accordance with the site
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4. The facility shall be restricted to two drive-in teller windows and an ATM. Any
 increase in the number of drive-in windows shall require an amendment to the
 special use.
5. The hours of operation of the drive-in teller windows shall be restricted to 7:00 a.m.
 to 7:00 p.m. Monday through Friday, 7:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. Saturday.
6. That North Shore Community Bank & Trust shall sign a hold harmless agreement
 and include the Village as an insured on its property insurance policy for the use of
 the Village parkway on Lincoln Avenue as part of the site landscaping.
7. The petitioner shall implement any necessary operational improvements to ensure
 that stacking of vehicles within the drive-through lane will be contained on site and
 not impede or obstruct pedestrian or vehicular movements. (Standard)
8. Prior to the issuance of building permits, the petitioner shall submit to the Village of
 Skokie Community Development Department a Cook County Assessor's Office
 Petition for Consolidation of Property with associated fees to consolidate property
 identification numbers 10-28-212-006-0000 and 10-28-212-009-0000 into a single
 tax parcel or provide evidence that the petition was submitted to Cook County.
 (Standard)
9. 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)
10. 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)
11. Any outdoor sound systems shall at all times maintain audio levels that are
 compliant with the Skokie Village Code. (Standard)
12. All existing damaged public sidewalks or public sidewalks damaged due to the
 implementation of this plan shall be replaced. (Standard)
13. No objects are allowed within a 15' sight distance triangle, between 30" and 84" in
 height from grade except traffic control devices listed in the Manual on Uniform
 Traffic Control Devices. (Standard)
14. 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)
15. All private and public sidewalks shall be maintained free of snow, ice, sleet, or other
 objects that may impede travel. (Standard)


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16. 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)

17. All off-street parking spaces shall be legibly striped and maintained. (Standard)
18. Any plan to modify parking lot striping must be approved by the Director of
 Engineering. (Standard)
19. 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)
20. 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)
21. The owner of the Subject Property shall ensure that employees park on the Subject
 Property. (Standard)
22. No required parking space on the site may be for the exclusive use of any tenant.
 (Standard)

23. All overhead utilities on the Subject Property or in adjacent right-of-way shall be
 placed or relocated underground. The petitioner shall bear the full cost of any utility
 relocation and/or conflicts. (Standard)
24. 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)
25. The petitioner shall obtain all required permits and approvals for improvements to
 County, State, or Federal rights-of-way from the governing jurisdiction. (Standard)
26. 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)
27. All signage shall conform to the Skokie Village Code. (Standard)
28. All modifications to building elevations, signage, and landscaping shall be subject to
 the review and approval of the Skokie Appearance Commission. (Standard)
29. The petitioner shall submit to the Planning Division electronic files of the site plan
 and landscape plan in their approved and finalized form. (Standard)
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 Division of the Community Development Department the name, property address,
 email address, and telephone number of the company and contact person
 responsible for site maintenance in compliance with this special use permit. (Standard)
31. 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)
32. The petitioner shall comply with all Federal and State statutes, laws, rules and
 regulations and all Village codes, ordinances, rules, and regulations. (Standard)
33. Failure to abide by any and all terms of this Ordinance shall be cause for the Village
 to initiate hearings to determine whether the subject Ordinance, as well as any
 applicable business licenses, should be revised or revoked. The petitioner shall pay
 all costs related to any hearings conducted as a result of non-compliance with any of
 the provisions of the enabling ordinance. The costs shall include but not be limited
 to court reporter fees, attorney fees, and staff time required researching and
 conducting said hearing. (Standard)


ATTACHMENTS
1. Proposed Positive Findings of Fact
2. Site plan, January 21, 2021
3. Landscaping plan, January 22, 2021
4. Aerial Map




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Proposed Positive Findings of Fact 2021-17P: Special Use Permit
Community Development Department Council Chambers, 7:30 PM, May 6, 2021


 Consideration Finding
 The request is consistent with the The proposed zoning map amendment is not
 intent of the Comprehensive Plan. consistent with the Comprehensive Plan’s single-
 family designation for the subject site.
 However, with the development of the adjacent bank
 in 2002, the site is more suited as part of that
 development.

 The request will not adversely affect The request is not expected to adversely affect
 adjacent properties. adjacent properties

 The request is compatible with the The request is compatible with the existing or
 existing or allowable uses of adjacent allowable uses of adjacent properties.
 properties.
 The request demonstrates that Adequate public facilities, including roads, drainage,
 adequate public facilities, including utilities, and police and fire protection exist or will
 roads, drainage, utilities, and police exist to serve the requested use at the time such
 and fire protection exist or will exist to facilities are needed.
 serve the requested use at the time
 There is a combined storm sewer currently in the
 such facilities are needed.
 alley that drains the alley that will be used to drain
 the new parking lot. There is no watermain in the
 alley.
 The request demonstrates adequate The request demonstrates adequate provision for
 provision for maintenance and use of maintenance and use of the associated structures.
 the associated structures.
 The request has considered and, to the The request has considered and is expected to
 degree possible, addressed the adverse address any adverse effects on the natural
 effects on the natural environment. environment. The amount of impermeable surface is
 being reduced from the previous use.
 The request will not create undue Per the traffic impact analysis, the use is not expected
 traffic congestion. to create undue traffic congestion, including the
 availability of ample drive-through queuing on-site.
 The request will not adversely affect The request will not adversely affect public health,
 public health, safety, and welfare. safety, and welfare.

 This project will be an improvement to the overall
 welfare of the neighborhood. An old residence in
 need of repair has been removed and replaced with a
 small parking with a park like setting New landscaping
 on the property will provide a much more robust
 screening of the bank for the residents.


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 The request conforms to all applicable The request conforms to all applicable provisions of
 provisions of this code, except where this code, except where relief is granted with the
 relief is granted with the request. request.




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PLAN COMMISSION REPORT 2021-20P: Chapter Amendment
Community Development Department Council Chambers, 8:00 PM, September 22, 2021


To: Mayor and Board of Trustees
From: Paul Luke, Chairman, Skokie Plan Commission
Case: 2021-20P: Zoning Chapter Amendment
 FAR Adjustments in the NX Zoning District and Other Related Amendments

PLAN COMMISSION ANALYSIS
At its August 19, 2021, meeting the Plan Commission reviewed the Village’s request to
amend the floor to area ratio bonuses in the NX Neighborhood Mixed-Use zoning
district. With the construction of 3 Pulse Dempster Line stations on Dempster Street
which are scheduled to start construction later this year, a density bonus is
recommended from proximity to these new arterial rapid transit (ART) stations. The
Commission is also recommending that a small FAR bonus adjustment also be made to
the base FAR for the NX district to adjust for the market conditions for current
development.
Two minor technical corrections are also included to remove a height that is no longer
correct in the purpose paragraph of the NX zoning district and to clarify the intent that
the plaza be contiguous to receive an FAR bonus.
Other than one minor question of clarification, there was no discussion from the
Commission about this case. The draft of the full meeting minutes is attached.


INTERESTED PARTIES
Legal Notice was properly advertised as prescribed by the Zoning Chapter. No
interested parties provided testimony about this case.


PLAN COMMISSION RECOMMENDATION AND VOTING
The Plan Commission recommended, by a vote of 7 ayes, 0 nays, and 2 members
absent, that Chapter 118 Zoning of the Skokie Village Code be amended as
recommended in the Staff Report for 2021-20P.
ATTENDANCE AYES NAYS ABSENT
 Mitchell X
 Quane X
 Shah X
 Franklin X
 Gevaryahu X

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 Lakahani X
 Burman (moved) X
 Mathee (second) X
 Luke X



ATTACHMENTS
 1. Staff Report for 2021-20P, dated August 19, 2021
 2. Draft Plan Commission Meeting Minutes, dated August 19, 2021




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STAFF REPORT 2021-20P: Zoning Chapter Amendment
Community Development Department Council Chambers, 7:30 PM, August 19, 2021




To: Paul Luke, Chairman, Skokie Plan Commission
From: Steve Marciani, Planning Supervisor
Case: 2021-20P: Zoning Chapter Amendment
 FAR Adjustments in the NX Zoning District and Other Related Amendments


 General Information
 Petitioner Village of Skokie
 Purpose The Village of Skokie is requesting an amendment to Section
 118-184(b) of the Skokie Village Code to modify the base floor to
 area ratio and to add an FAR adjustment for proximity to a
 transit station, both in the NX Neighborhood Mixed-Use zoning
 district.

STAFF ANALYSIS
From time to time, Staff reviews portions of the Zoning chapter of the Village Code to
accommodate new uses, account for new circumstances, and make technical
amendments. Construction on 3 Pulse Dempster Line stations on Dempster Street are
scheduled to start construction later this year. The Pulse system is a set of Pace
arterial rapid transit (ART) bus lines with limited stops and formal stations. An ART bus
moves within regular traffic but can preempt traffic signals if they fall behind schedule
to make the signals green in the direction the bus is traveling. When the 3 mixed-use
districts were originally conceived, floor-to-area (FAR) bonuses were built into the FAR
table to allow more building by the Yellow Line stations in the TX and CX zoning
districts. The NX districts were further from the stations and were intended to
eventually be allowed along our commercial corridors that traverse our R1 and R2
single family districts. Given the improved service for the Pulse Line, Staff is
recommending that an additional FAR bonus be added to sites within 2000’ of these
new ART stations. The 2000-foot distance is consistent with the rationale used with
formulating the transit-oriented development use that predated the mixed-use districts
near the Yellow Line Dempster Station and the mixed-use districts themselves. Market
conditions also dictate that a small FAR bonus adjustment also be made to the base
FAR for the NX district.
During the review of this case, we also noticed that the height in the purpose
paragraph of the NX incorrectly indicated the maximum building height that was
modified in Plan Commission case 2018-03P from 39’. Staff is proposing to correct this
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technical error. Finally, there has been some confusion by some developers with the
wording for the qualifications for the plaza bonus; a second technical amendment is
proposed to clarify the intent that the plaza be contiguous, and not the sum of a
patchwork of smaller areas.


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


ARTICLE IX. MIXED-USE ZONING DISTRICTS
Sec. 118-181. Purpose.
…
  (b) The NX Neighborhood Mixed-Use district is intended for commercial areas
adjacent to single-family districts that are not adjacent to CX Core Mixed-Use districts.
Buildings shall be designed to promote walking and pedestrian orientation. Ground floor
uses must be commercially used but not necessarily reserved for retail and other
service uses open to customers. Upper story uses can be other commercial uses or
residences. Buildings should can be up to 39 feet in height, compatible to with uses in
the R1 and R2 Single-Family residential districts.
…
Sec. 118-184. - Bulk requirements.
…
(b) Floor area ratio. Floor area ratio requirements shall be determined in
 accordance with the schedule and additional provisions below:


 Zone

 ZONE NX TX CX

 Base floor area ratio (FAR) 1.40 2.00 2.50
 1.65

 Maximum FAR under site plan approval 2.75 5.00 9.00

 FAR adjustments:


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 Zone

 ZONE NX TX CX

 1st floor commercial use, 0-24.9% of floor area 0.00 0.00 0.00

 1st floor commercial use, 25-29.9% of floor area 0.15 0.25 0.00

 1st floor commercial use, 30-34.9% of floor area 0.30 0.50 0.00

 1st floor commercial use, 35-39.9% of floor area 0.45 0.75 0.50

 1st floor commercial use, 40-49.9% of floor area 0.50 1.25 1.00

 1st floor commercial use, 50-59.9% of floor area 0.65 1.50 2.00

 1st floor commercial use, 60-74.9% of floor area 0.75 1.75 3.00

 1st floor commercial use, 75-100% of floor area 0.90 2.00 4.50

 Public art 0.15 0.15 0.15

 Lot facing two or more streets 0.20 0.35 0.65

 Plaza or outdoor amenity for public use, 300-1000 ft2 in area 0.15 0.25 0.35

 Plaza or outdoor amenity for public use, over 1000 ft2 in area 0.45 0.75 0.90

 Each commercial parking space in excess of parking requirements 0.05 0.05
 available for non-restricted public use

 Silver LEED rating 0.10 0.19 0.34

 Gold LEED rating 0.12 0.22 0.40

 Platinum LEED rating 0.37 0.68 1.22

 Removal of each whole 12 feet of retail street driveway curb cut 0.05 0.09 0.16

 Proximity to an arterial rapid transit or commuter rail station 0.20

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 Zone

 ZONE NX TX CX

 Upper story non-residential space See 118-
 184(b)(9)


…
 (5) The bonus for a plaza or an outdoor amenity for public use shall be
 awarded for a contiguous space that is open to the public and directly
 accessible from public sidewalks. A plaza shall have seating and may
 include spaces that display public art, fountains, landscaping, or outdoor
 dining areas. The calculation of the plaza shall not include required
 yards or setbacks.
…
 (11) The proximity to an arterial rapid transit or commuter rail station shall
 be awarded if most of the area of the site is within 2000 feet of an
 entrance to the station.
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 Draft Plan Commission Meeting Minutes
 Date: August 19, 2021

A motion was made by Commissioner Burman and seconded by Commissioner Franklin to
approve the minutes of the July 15, 2021 Plan Commission meeting.

Case Description:

2021-20P – Zoning Chapter Amendment: Floor to Area Ratio in NX Zoning District
The Village of Skokie is requesting an amendment to Section 118-184(b) of the Skokie Village
Code to modify the base floor to area ratio and to add a FAR adjustment for proximity to a transit
station, both in the NX Neighborhood Mixed-Use zoning district.

Discussion and Interested Parties
Legal notice was advertised as prescribed by the Zoning Chapter. Corporation Counsel
determined that notice was proper and correct. Personal notice was not required for this case.
Staff requested the report be submitted into the record as presented. There will be (3) Pulse
Dempster Line stations constructed on Dempster Street later this year. The Pulse system is a
set of Pace arterial rapid transit bus lines with limited stops and formal stations. These buses
move within regular traffic but can preempt traffic lights to green in the direction they are
traveling if they fall behind schedule.
When the other mixed-use districts were conceived, FAR (floor to area ratio) bonuses were built
into the FAR tables to allow more building by the Yellow Line stations in the TX & CX districts.
The NX districts were further from the stations. Given that the Pulse Line buses will run along
Dempster Street, it is recommended that additional FAR bonuses should be added to sites
within 2000 feet of the new stations at the Skokie Swift -Dempster, St. Louis
Avenue/Lincolnwood Drive, & Crawford Avenue. Small FAR bonus adjustments should also be
made to the base FAR for the NX district that are adjacent to the R1 & R2 districts as well.
During the review, it was noticed that the maximum building height was listed incorrectly as 39
feet. Staff wishes to correct this technical error and raise the height to 45 feet to be compatible
to uses in the R1 & R2 residential districts.
Also, to clarify the qualifications for the plaza bonus, the area needs to be contiguous and not
the sum of smaller areas patched together.
The chairman inquired if this would affect TOD’s (transit-oriented developments). Staff
answered that this is a TOD amendment.
There were no other questions or comments from the commissioners.

Recommendations and Voting
A motion was made to approve amending Chapter 118 of the Skokie Village Code as presented
in the Staff Report for 2021-20P.
Motion: Burman Second: Mathee Absent: Lakhani & Mitchell
Ayes: 7
Nays: 0
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PLAN COMMISSION REPORT 2021-21P: Zoning Map Amendment
Plan Commission Council Chambers, 8:00 PM, September 22, 2021



To: Mayor and Board of Trustees
From: Paul Luke, Plan Commission Chairperson
Case: 2021-21P: Zoning Map Amendment
 3320-3340 Dempster Street

 Related Case – 2021-22P: Site Plan Approval

PLAN COMMISSION ANALYSIS
At its August 19, 2021 meeting the Plan Commission heard the petitioner’s request to
amend the zoning map to change the zoning district for 3320-3340 Dempster Street
from B2 Commercial to NX Neighborhood Mixed-use. The petitioner is rezoning the
subject site to NX to construct a mixed-use commercial and residential building (Case
2021-22P).
Allowing upper-story residences in this area meets most of Housing Planning Directions
in the Housing section of the Comprehensive Plan. The impending start of transit
service for the Pulse Dempster Line on this street provides an opportunity to reinvent
and enhance portions of this corridor that need reinvestment.
NX Neighborhood Mixed-Use is an appropriate zone for the site, as it is intended for
commercial areas adjacent to single-family districts that are not adjacent to CX Core
Mixed-Use districts. Detached single-family residences are present to the north.
There was no discussion about this case from the Commission. A more detailed
description of this and the related cases are in the attached staff report and meeting
minutes.


INTERESTED PARTIES
Legal notice was advertised, posted, and delivered to property owners in the area as
prescribed by the Zoning chapter. It was determined by Corporation Counsel that
notice was proper and correct. There were no interested parties who spoke regarding
this case.


PLAN COMMISSION RECOMMENDATIONS AND VOTING
The Plan Commission recommended, by a vote of 7 ayes and 0 nays with 2 members
absent, the petitioner’s request to amend the zoning map to change the zoning district
for 3320-3340 Dempster Street from B2 Commercial to NX Neighborhood Mixed-Use be
APPROVED, based upon the Positive Findings of Fact.
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ATTENDANCE AYES NAYS ABSENT
 Mitchell X
 Quane X
 Shah (second) X
 Franklin X
 Gevaryahu X
 Lakahani X
 Burman (moved) X
 Mathee X
 Luke X

ATTACHMENTS
1. Positive Findings of Fact for 2021-21P, dated August 19, 2021
2. Staff Report for 2021-21P, dated August 19, 2021
3. Plan Commission meeting minutes, dated August 19, 2021
4. Land Use and Zoning Map




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Positive Findings of Fact 2021-21P: Zoning Map Amendment
Community Development Department Council Chambers, 7:30 PM, September 22, 2021


 Consideration Finding
 The map amendment is consistent with the The proposed zoning map amendment is
 Comprehensive Plan or development trends partially consistent with the retail/service
 in the area that have taken place since the employment land use designation in the
 affected property was placed in the present Comprehensive Plan because the
 zoning district. proposed development will have space for
 such uses on the ground floor. Allowing
 upper-story residences in the area meets
 at least 3 of the 4 Housing Planning
 Directions in the Housing section of the
 Comprehensive Plan: accessibility, choice,
 location, and change in development
 pattern.
 After identifying the existing uses and Under the current B2 Commercial zoning,
 zoning districts in the area, the property in upper-story residences are not a
 question is more suitable for the uses permitted use.
 allowed under proposed zoning district than NX Neighborhood Mixed-Use is an
 the existing zoning district. appropriate zone for the site, as it is
 intended for commercial areas adjacent
 to single-family districts that are not
 adjacent to CX Core Mixed-Use districts.
 Detached single-family residences are
 present to the north.
 There are few modern multifamily
 residences uses in the area. Adding this
 use above the commercial space provides
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STAFF REPORT 2021-21P: Zoning Map Amendment
Community Development Department Council Chambers, 7:30 PM, August 19, 2021


To: Paul Luke, Chairman, Skokie Plan Commission
From: Steve Marciani, AICP, Planning Supervisor
Re: 2021-21P: Zoning Map Amendment
 3320-3340 Dempster Street

 Related Case – 2021-22P: Site Plan Approval


 General Information
 Location 3320-3340 Dempster Street
 Purpose To amend the zoning map from B2 Commercial to NX
 Neighborhood Mixed-use.
 Petitioner MN CDK LLC Series 3320 Dempster
 Size of Site 18,750 square feet (0.43 acres) with frontage on Dempster
 Street and Ewing Avenue.
 Existing Zoning & B2 Commercial – vacant land, formerly a strip shopping center
 Land Use
 Adjacent Zoning & North R1 Single-Family – detached residences
 Land Use
 South B2 Commercial – various retail, service, and restaurant
 uses
 East B2 Commercial – bank with a drive-through facility
 West B2 Commercial – vacant gas station
 Comprehensive Plan The site is designated as retail/service employment.


PETITIONER’S SUBMITTAL
The petitioner is requesting to amend the zoning map to change the zoning district for
3320-3340 Dempster Street, from B2 Commercial to NX Neighborhood Mixed-use. The
petitioner wants to rezone the subject site, which is presently vacant land, to NX in
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STAFF ANALYSIS
All pertinent departments and divisions were offered an opportunity to comment on this
case. The only comments came from the Planning Division, which reviewed the
submitted materials and supports the proposed zoning map amendment.
Under the current B2 Commercial zoning, upper story residences are not a permitted
use. Allowing upper-story residences in this area meets at least 3 of the 4 Housing
Planning Directions in the Housing section of the Comprehensive Plan: choice, location,
and change in development pattern. The impending start of transit service for the
Pulse Dempster Line on this street provides an opportunity to reinvent and enhance
portions of this corridor that need reinvestment.


 Choice – With increasing housing costs, growing diversity in age and
 income, and lifestyle changes that impact our housing needs, we will provide
 H2 and enhance choice in terms of style, structure, and price so that local and
 regional demand for housing can be met.
 Location – Since more people should benefit from public goods such as
 transportation, open space, recreation, employment, schools and services
 H3 and less people should be impacted by negative externalities such as noise
 and odors, we will seek to locate more housing near public goods and less
 housing near negative externalities.
 Change in Development Patterns – A community that is not in growth or
 renewal is in decline, and as such, provision should be made to allow for the
 appropriate renewal of housing so that the housing stock remains in demand
 to protect the value of neighborhoods, provides increased opportunities for
 H4 greater numbers of people to benefit from public goods, and does not have
 an overall negative impact on other cornerstones of the Village’s economic
 health – employment, a diversified tax base, and places to buy goods and
 services.


NX Neighborhood Mixed-Use is an appropriate zone for the site, as it is intended for
commercial areas adjacent to single-family districts that are not adjacent to CX Core
Mixed-Use districts. Detached single-family residences are present to the north.
There are few modern multifamily residence uses in this area of the Village. Adding
new housing over the commercial space provides both modern commercial space and
increases the diversity of housing in the area.
In 1946, the property was zoned E Commercial. Sometime between 1952 and 1956 the
portion of the property rezoned to B-2 Commercial.
The surrounding uses include detached residences, various retail, service, and
restaurant uses, a bank with a drive-through facility, and a vacant gas station. The
trend in development in the general area over the past 25 years has been stable,

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although, mixed-use buildings are now being constructed along other formerly all-
commercial corridors. This trend is expected to continue.

STAFF RECOMMENDATIONS
Staff recommends that the petitioners’ request to amend the zoning map to change the
zoning district for 3320-3340 Dempster Street from B2 Commercial to NX Neighborhood
Mixed-Use be GRANTED, subject to the attached Proposed Positive Findings of Fact.




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 DRAFT Plan Commission Meeting Minutes
 Date: August 19, 2021

A motion was made by Commissioner Burman and seconded by Commissioner Franklin to
approve the minutes of the July 15, 2021 Plan Commission meeting.

Case Description:

2021-21P – Zoning Map Amendment: 3320-3340 Dempster Street
MN CDK LLC Series 3320 Dempster is requesting a zoning map amendment of 3320-3340
Dempster Street from B2 Commercial to NX Neighborhood Mixed-Use.


2021-22P – Site Plan Approval: 3320 Dempster Street
MN CDK LLC Series 3320 Dempster is requesting site plan approval for mixed-use commercial
and residential building with an FAR of approximately 2.50, which is in excess of the base FAR
but below the maximum FAR for the zoning district; relief from the following sections of the
Skokie Village Code: 118-212(a)(1) to allow a reduction in width of stall from 9’ to 8’-6, 118-
212(a)(1) to allow a reduction in aisle width from 24’ to 21’ (per 118-212(a)(5)), 118-212(a)(6)
to allow a reduction in width of stall from 10’ to 9’-6, and 118-212(i)(1) to allow a reduction in
minimum distance of a surface parking lot curb from the property line from 6’ to 5’; and any
other relief discovered during the review of this case.
PINs: 10-14-424-027-0000, 10-14-424-028-0000, 10-14-424-029-0000, 10-14-424-030-0000,
10-14-424-031-0000
As both cases were related, they were discussed together but voted on separately.


Discussion and Interested Parties
Legal notice was advertised, posted, and delivered to all property owners within the area as
prescribed by the Zoning Chapter. Corporation Counsel determined that notice was proper and
correct.
Jeremy Kriska represented the applicant, MN CDK LLC, for these cases. The developer was in
the audience but did not speak. They are requesting a zoning map change from B2 Commercial
to NX Neighborhood Mixed-Use to construct a commercial/residential building at the corners of
Dempster Street and Ewing Avenue. They received approval from the Appearance Commission
at the June 9, 2021 meeting.
Under the current B2 commercial zoning, upper story residential units are not permitted. The
area is now vacant land previously used as an underutilized strip shopping center. The NX
zoning is intended for commercial areas adjacent to single-family zoning districts. There is a
high demand and limited supply of modern multi-family housing. The upcoming Pulse Dempster
Transit Line will encourage new development in this area. There will be 3 stories of rentals (23
units) above 2 ground floor commercial units with a partial 4th floor on the south side. These
modern units will have luxury amenities but will rent for less because they will be smaller than
other modern rental units. Single-family detached residences are located to the north.

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Thirty-nine off-street parking spaces will be provided (14 exterior and 25 interior) along with
payment into the parking fund for 5 spaces to satisfy the off-street parking requirements. Staff
explained that there is no obtainable relief or variance for a parking deficit in the mixed-use
districts other than paying into the Village’s reserved parking fund. Nine space will be required
for the commercial uses. For a building of this size, only 1 handicap space is necessary.
Therefore, if parking is re-configured, the second handicap space could be converted to a
regular space. There is a public parking lot close by which will be used by employees of the
commercial spaces as well as overflow parking for the building. A commissioner cautioned that
the public will need to be aware that there is no parking on Dempster Street.
A 4-ft alley dedication is also required and shown on the site plan to transform the 16-ft alley
into a 20-ft commercial alley. A 7-ft street dedication on Dempster Street is required to widen
the arterial road to 40-ft from centerline; also shown on the plan.
A commissioner asked about access to the ground floor retail units. Mr. Kriska pointed out that
there are two separate commercial spaces; one set of doors will face Dempster Street and
another separate set of doors at the corner of Ewing Avenue for the eastern unit.
Another commissioner asked about loading spaces for the commercial units. Mr. Kriska stated
that for a building of this size, no separate loading dock is necessary.
A commissioner inquired if the rental units would have designated parking spaces. Staff stated
that only commercial & guest parking spaces would be differentiated.
Staff requested that the reports be entered into the record as presented as well as a memo
written by the Community Development Director regarding the environmental review of the
project. He explained the concept of the Pulse system as a set of Pace buses (other than the
Pace 250 bus) with limited stops and express service that will travel along Dempster Street.
Staff summarized the requested items of relief such as the parking stall width for the interior
spaces and the extra foot required when the space is against a wall. Curbing will be setback 5-ft
instead of 6’. Staff is in agreement with the Appearance Commission requirement to relocate
the sidewalk to the new property line and creating a parkway along the curb to add a bigger
buffer between pedestrians and vehicular traffic on Dempster Street.
A commissioner asked about the placement of bike racks. Staff answered that 1 would be
required by the entrance and another inside the parking area.
Chris Embick, 8815 Forestview Drive, wanted clarification that the internal parking spaces were
for residents as well as 2 outside spaces. He also voiced pedestrian and traffic concerns since
Dempster Street is heavily congested at rush hour and thought that there will be a conflict with
cars coming out of the garage. He pointed out that there is no pedestrian secure walkway to
the Pace bus stop across the street. Staff stated Dempster is state highway and Skokie has less
control. There will be no curb cuts made on Dempster to interfere with cars and being on the
Dempster Pulse Line and Pace 250 bus routes, there should be reduced vehicle use. Also
mentioned was the fact that if the strip mall was fully occupied or an office building use was
located at the site, it would be a greater traffic impact to the residential neighborhood. The
chairman added that, historically speaking, at commercial/residential developments there is less
heavy traffic coming & going than if it was occupied by a retail use.
Mr. Kriska, in closing, accepted the staff recommendations listed in Case 2021-21P and is
pleased with the staff support for the project but has concerns with some the recommendations
of Case 2021-22P. It was decided that in Condition #2 staff would modify the language for the
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7-ft ROW dedication or conveyance of land prior to the building permit process. In Condition
#6, staff would, if needed, adjust the number of spaces and amount to be deposited into the
parking fund after a review by the Traffic Engineer.




Recommendations and Voting
Case 2021-21P

A motion was made to approve, as presented, the request for a zoning map amendment for
3320-3340 Dempster Street from B2 Commercial to NX Neighborhood Mixed-Use.
Motion: Burman Second: Shah Absent: Lakhani & Mitchell
Ayes: 7
Nays: 0

Case 2021-22P
A motion was made to approve, as presented with conditions amended, the request for site
plan approval for a mixed-use commercial and residential building with an FAR of approximately
2.50 and relief from various sections of the Skokie Village Code such as to allow a reduction in
width of stall from 9’ to 8’6, to allow a reduction in width of stall from 10’ to 9’6 when the stall
is adjacent to a wall, to allow a reduction in minimum distance of a surface parking lot curb
from the property line from 6’ to 5’, and to allow a reduction of aisle width from 24’ to 21’.

Conditions amended were:
Condition #2 to modify the language for the 7’ ROW land dedication or conveyance prior to
building permits.

Condition #6 to adjust the number of spaces and amount, if needed, after a review by the
Traffic Engineer.

Motion: Burman Second: Mathee Absent: Lakhani & Mitchell

Ayes: 7
Nays: 0


The chairman made an announcement that this meeting is the last for Planning Supervisor,
Steve Marciani, as he submitted his resignation to take a position with the Village of Orland
Park. The commissioners said their good-byes, wished him good luck, and thanked him for his
service to Skokie. They will miss him as a village professional and a friend.




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  PLAN COMMISSION REPORT 2021-22P: Site Plan Approval
  Plan Commission Council Chambers, 8:00 PM, September 22, 2021


  To: Mayor and Board of Trustees
  From: Paul Luke, Plan Commission Chairperson
  Re: 2021-22P: Site Plan Approval
 3320-3340 Dempster Street

 Related Case – 2021-21P: Zoning Map Amendment

  PLAN COMMISSION ANALYSIS
  During its August 19, 2021 meeting, the Plan Commission heard a request for site plan
  approval to construct a mixed‐use commercial/residential development at 3320 to 3340
  Dempster Street in an NX Neighborhood Mixed-Use zoning district. The project will be
  4 stories and include 23 residences, 39 vehicle parking spaces for residents, guests, and
  customers, and 25% ground floor commercial space. The building is set back a half
  floor from the residences to the north. The development hopes to benefit from the new
  Dempster Pulse Line, a new arterial rapid transit bus service that will begin station
  construction in the new year. Staff was in support of the relief requested by the
  petitioner.
  Since parking relief is not allowed in mixed-use districts, paying into the parking fund
  for 6 parking spaces is required at this time; additional spaces may be required later
  after the actual ground floor uses are determined. This deficit is less than the deficit
  that existed for the pervious shopping center. Public parking is located in close
  proximity.
  There was some discussion about some of the recommended conditions. The
  Commission modified the Staff proposed condition about the timing of the 7’ Dempster
  Street dedication, which was changed to be completed prior to the issuance of building
  permit. The 4’ alley dedication needs to be completed now. There was also a request
  that the Transportation Engineer re-evaluate the vehicle parking deficit, which she
  confirmed is correct for uses with a 1 space per 300 ft2 parking ratio.
  Discussion from the Commissioners about this case focused on access to the ground
  floor commercial, commercial loading, and whether the residences will have assigned
  parking.
  A more detailed discussion of this case is in the attached Staff Report and minutes.


  INTERESTED PARTIES
  Legal notice was advertised, posted, and delivered to property owners in the area as
  prescribed by the Zoning Chapter. One interested party spoke in support of the project
  but had concerns about traffic generation and safety at the garage opening.


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  APPEARANCE COMMISSION
  On June 9, 2021, the Appearance Commission approved the façade and landscape plan
  subject to conditions in 2021-042A.


  PLAN COMMISSION RECOMMENDATIONS AND VOTING
  The Plan Commission recommended, by a vote of 7 ayes, 0 nays, and 2 commissioners
  absent, that the petitioner’s request for site plan approval to construct a mixed‐use
  commercial/residential development at 3320 to 3340 Dempster Street in an NX
  Neighborhood Mixed-Use zoning district be APPROVED based upon the Proposed
  Positive Findings of Fact and subject to the recommended site plan approval conditions
  listed below.
  The Plan Commission further recommended relief from the following sections of the
  Skokie Village Code:
 1. §118-212(a)(1) to allow a reduction in width of stall from 9’ to 8’-6
 2. §118-212(a)(1) to allow a reduction in aisle width from 24’ to 21’ (per §118-
 212(a)(5))
 3. §118-212(a)(6) to allow a reduction in width of stall from 10’ to 9’-6
 4. §118-212(i)(1) to allow a reduction in minimum distance of a surface parking lot
 curb from the property line from 6’ to 4’.
  ATTENDANCE AYES NAYS ABSENT
 Mitchell X
 Quane X
 Shah X
 Franklin X
 Gevaryahu X
 Lakahani X
 Burman (moved) X
 Mathee (second) X
 Luke X

  ATTACHMENTS
  1. Plan Commission Recommended Conditions for 2021-22P, dated September 22,
 2021
  2. Plan Commission Positive Findings of Fact for 2021-22P, dated September 22, 2021
  3. Staff Report for 2021-22P, dated August 19, 2021
  4. Environmental Review of 3320-3340 Dempster Site Plan, updated September 9,
 2021
  5. Draft Plan Commission Meeting Minutes, dated August 19, 2021
  6. Site and Landscaping Plan, dated September 10, 2021
  7. Floor Plans, dated July 7, 2021
  8. Elevations, dated, July 7, 2021
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  9. Building Renderings, undated
  10. Aerial Map for 2021-22P




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  PLAN COMMISSION
  RECOMMENDED CONDITIONS 2021-22P: Site Plan Approval
  Plan Commission Council Chambers, 8:00 PM, September 22, 2021


  1. Prior to the passage of this ordinance by the Board of Trustees, the
 petitioners must correct the site and landscaping plan to:
 a. Show bicycle parking spaces for 6 designed spaces, located consistent
 with §118-221 and §118-222.
 b. Correct the area of the west commercial space. The sum of the
 commercial area must be 25% of the ground floor area.
  2. Prior to the passage of this ordinance by the Board of Trustees, the petitioner must
 prepare a plat of dedication for 4’ of right-of-way along the length of the alley and
 submit it to the Engineering Division for review.
  3. The petitioner shall develop the Subject Property in substantial conformance with
 the final Village approved site and landscaping plan dated <insert date of final
 approved plan>, floor plans dated <insert date of final approved plan>, and building
 elevations dated <insert date of final approved plan>. (Standard)
  4. The FAR for the development, including all earned bonuses, must be met consistent
 with the Village Code.
  5. Prior to the issuance of building permit, the petitioner must prepare a plat of
 dedication or deed for 7’ of right-of-way along the length of the Dempster Street
 and submit it to the Engineering Division for review.
  6. Upon the passage of the ordinance by the Board of Trustees, the Mylar of the
 dedication must be submitted to the Village with all signatures other than Village
 staff or officials. (Standard)
  7. Prior to the issuance of building permits, the petitioner shall submit a temporary
 pedestrian and bicycle 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)
  8. Prior to the issuance of building permits, the developer must pay into the Downtown
 Parking Fund the value of the deficient number of required commercial parking
 spaces as prescribed in the Village Code, $99,000 for the credit of 6 commercial
 parking spaces. If any use on the ground floor causes the on-site parking deficit to
 exceed the number of parking spaces credited, additional payment may need to be
 made in the Fund.
  9. No restriction of use may be placed on the commercial space that is more restrictive
 than is allowed in the Skokie Village Code. (Standard)
  10. No parking shall be provided on-site for any user of the ground floor commercial
 tenant spaces. (Standard)
  11. The 8 vehicle parking spaces off the alley closest to Ewing are reserved for
 commercial tenants or customers of the building and may not be used for parking
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 vehicles of residents of the building. (Standard)
  12. The area designated on the approved site plan for public art shall be for art provided
 by the developer, approved by the Public Art Advisory Committee, or a contribution
 made to a public art fund of 1% of the permit value of the building.
  13. 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)
  14. All existing damaged public sidewalks or public sidewalks damaged due to the
 implementation of this plan shall be replaced. (Standard)
  15. No objects are allowed within a 15’ sight distance triangle between 30” and 84” from
 grade except traffic control devices listed in the Manual on Uniform Traffic Control
 Devices. (Standard)
  16. Prior to the issuance of building permits, the petitioner shall submit a temporary
 pedestrian and bicycle 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)
  17. 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)
  18. All private and public sidewalks shall be maintained free of snow, ice, sleet, or other
 objects that may impede travel. (Standard)
  19. All off-street parking spaces shall be legibly striped and maintained. (Standard)
  20. Any plan to modify parking lot striping must be approved by the Director of
 Engineering. (Standard)
  21. 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)
  22. Cable access shall not be denied to any residents in the building. All cable providers
 shall be given access to provide service. All cable and other fixtures necessary to
 provide service to the building shall be placed underground and conduit shall be
 provided inside the building for wiring. (Standard)
  23. All utilities on the Subject Property shall be placed or relocated underground. The
 petitioner shall bear the full cost of any utility relocation and/or conflicts. (Standard)
  24. All new construction, alterations, and remodeling shall meet current International
 Building and NFPA Life Safety Codes as amended. (Standard)
  25. The petitioner shall obtain all required permits and approvals for improvements to
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 County, State, or Federal rights-of-way from the governing jurisdiction. (Standard)
  26. 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)
  27. 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)
  28. All modifications to building elevations, signage, and landscaping shall be subject to
 the review and approval of the Skokie Appearance Commission. (Standard)
  29. The petitioner shall submit to the Planning Division electronic files of the plat of
 survey, site plan, and landscape plan in their approved and finalized form. The files
 shall be scaled 2-dimensional drawing files on non-compressed, non-read only CD-
 ROM *.dwg AutoCAD format. (Standard)
  30. 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. (Standard)
  31. 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)
  32. The petitioner shall comply with all Federal and State statutes, laws, rules and
 regulations and all Village codes, ordinances, rules, and regulations. (Standard)
  33. Failure to abide by any and all terms of this Ordinance shall be cause for the Village
 to initiate hearings to determine whether the subject Ordinance, as well as any
 applicable business licenses, should be revised or revoked. The petitioner shall pay
 all costs related to any hearings conducted as a result of non-compliance with any of
 the provisions of the enabling ordinance. The costs shall include but not be limited
 to court reporter fees, attorney fees, and staff time required researching and
 conducting said hearing. (Standard)




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  PLAN COMMISSION
  POSITIVE FINDINGS OF FACT 2021-22P: Site Plan Approval
  Community Development Department Council Chambers, 8:00 PM, September 22, 2021


 Consideration Finding
 The request is harmonious with and does not The proposal will improve the character of
 adversely affect adjacent properties. the commercial and residential
 neighborhoods by providing a new building
 that will improve the subject site and provide
 additional tax revenue to the Village and
 other taxing districts. The elimination of the
 former vacant commercial building and
 currently vacant lot will provide a modern
 well-maintained building. The potential
 commercial uses on the ground floor will be
 limited in intensity and the upper floor
 residential units will not generate significant
 traffic.
 The request can demonstrate that adequate The development will not have any adverse
 public facilities, including roads, drainage, effect on public utilities. Electrical, gas, sewer
 utilities, and police and fire protection exist or and water utilities are all adequate to serve
 will exist to serve the requested use at the time the development without adversely impacting
 such facilities are needed. neighboring property. ComEd and the Village
 have already reviewed the utilities and have
 not recommended any facility upgrades.
 Adequate public facilities exist or will exist to
 serve the subject site.
 The request demonstrates adequate provision The request will have adequate provision for
 for maintenance of the associated structures. maintenance of the associated structures.
 The request has considered and, to the degree No adverse effects on the natural
 possible, addressed the adverse effects on the environment are anticipated. The use
 natural environment. provides housing adjacent to a new rapid
 transit line and will provide full stormwater
 detention.
 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 public
 health, safety, and welfare. health, safety, and welfare.
 The request conforms to all applicable The request will conform to all applicable
 provisions of this code, except where relief is provisions of this code, except where relief is
 granted with the request. granted with the request.




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  STAFF REPORT 2021-22P: Site Plan Approval
  Community Development Department Council Chambers, 7:30 PM, August 19, 2021


  To: Paul Luke, Chairman, Skokie Plan Commission
  From: Steve Marciani, AICP, Planning Supervisor
  Re: 2021-22P: Site Plan Approval
 3320-3340 Dempster Street

 Related Case – 2021-21P: Zoning Map Amendment

 General Information
 Location 3320-3340 Dempster Street
 Purpose To request site plan approval for mixed-use commercial and
 residential building with an FAR of approximately 2.50, which is
 in excess of the base FAR but below the maximum FAR for the
 zoning district; relief from the following sections of the Skokie
 Village Code: 118-212(a)(1) to allow a reduction in width of stall
 from 9’ to 8’-6, 118-212(a)(1) to allow a reduction in aisle width
 from 24’ to 21’ (per 118-212(a)(5)), 118-212(a)(6) to allow a
 reduction in width of stall from 10’ to 9’-6, and 118-212(i)(1) to
 allow a reduction in minimum distance of a surface parking lot
 curb from the property line from 6’ to 5’; and any other relief
 discovered during the review of this case.
 Petitioner MN CDK LLC Series 3320 Dempster
 Size of Site Approximately 18,750 ft2 (0.43 acres) with frontage on Dempster
 Street and Ewing Avenue
 Existing Zoning & B2 Commercial – vacant land
 Land Use Proposed NX Neighborhood Mixed-Use in 2021-21P
 Adjacent Zoning & North R1 Single-Family – detached residences
 Land Use South B2 Commercial – various retail, service, and restaurant uses
 East B2 Commercial – bank with a drive-through facility
 West B2 Commercial – vacant gas station
 Comprehensive Plan The site is designated as retail/service employment.




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  SITE INFORMATION
   A public sidewalk is available along Dempster Street and Ewing Avenue.
   The site is currently vacant land but was previously occupied by a strip mall.
   Overhead utilities are located along the north side of the subject site in the adjacent
 alley.
   The site is served by the CTA 250 Dempster bus. The Dempster Pulse Line arterial
 rapid transit bus route is scheduled to begin station construction this year with
 operations to begin in 2022; the east- and west-bound St. Louis Station will be less
 than 850’ from the site.


 Complete Streets Summary

 Public sidewalks are available along Dempster Street and Ewing Avenue. ADA
 Walking,
 ramps with contrasting color tactile warning indicators are located at McCormick
 Accessibility
 Boulevard but not at Ewing Avenue

 Bicycle accommodations include the Northshore Channel path along McCormick
 Boulevard to the east, a bike route along East Prairie Road to the west, existing
 Biking
 bike lanes to the south on Main Street, and planned bike lanes to the north on
 Church Street (expected 2022).

 The subject site is served by Pace Bus Route 250 and will be served by the future
 Transit
 Pace Bus Pulse Rapid Transit Service.

 Subject site is within walking distance of services, shopping, schools, and
 Elderly, Youth
 residential neighborhoods.

 Emergency, Emergency and business delivery access is available via Dempster Street, Ewing
 Commercial Avenue, and the alley to the north of the site



  PETITIONER’S SUBMITTAL
  The petitioner submitted the following information:
 PROJECT INFORMATION
 The petitioner, MN CDK LLC 3320, on behalf of the Kriska family, is requesting site plan
 approval to construct a mixed‐use commercial/residential development at 3320 to 3340
 Dempster Street. The site’s current zoning is B2 Commercial; however, a companion case
 was filed by the petitioner to rezone the site to NX Neighborhood Mixed‐use district. The
 Village has also filed a Zoning Ordinance Amendment case to increase the NX district’s base
 floor area ratio (FAR) and add a bonus for proximity to transit services.
 The subject site is located at the northeast corner of Dempster Street and Ewing Avenue
 and has an area of 18,750 SF prior to land dedications along Dempster Street and the alley
 to the north. A 10,000 SF commercial building that occupied the site was recently
 demolished in anticipation of the approval and construction of the mixed‐use development.
 The previous building was grandfathered with 17 parking spaces although 32 would have
 been required for the building based on a 1/300 parking requirement. A Village parking lot
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 was constructed on the south side of Dempster Street to accommodate the needs of
 commercial business overflow parking in the area.
 The proposed mixed‐use building will contain 3,282 SF of commercial space (2,770 Net) on
 the ground floor and three floors of residential units above that will be offered for rent. The
 entire ground floor facing Dempster Street will have a commercial façade with large
 windows that will meet the design criteria. The appearance of the building and landscape
 plan were approved at the June 9, 2021 Appearance Commission meeting.
 The building will have 23 residential units on the second through fourth floors. The fourth
 floor of the building will only be a partial floor in order to reduce the height of the building
 facing the single-family residential house across the alley to the north and to meet FAR
 requirements. The south portion of the building will be 45 FT in height, in compliance with
 the district regulations, and the north portion will be 35 FT in height. The proposed building
 height will be similar to other multi‐family buildings to the north on Ewing Avenue [There
 are 5 3-flat homes to the north a 42’6” in height]. The building will contain 1-bedroom (12
 units), 2-bedroom (8 units) units, 3-bedroom (2 units), and 4-bedroom (1 unit) units. The
 third floor of the building will have three- and four-bedroom units with a roof deck. All units
 will be modern with full luxury amenities; however, they will rent for less than other new
 proposed rental units in the Village under construction as the units are smaller.
 The development will meet all NX district regulations. The development will have a 2.50
 FAR and a 2.50 FAR would be allowed if amendments are made to the district base FAR and
 bonuses. The development proposal assumes that the Village will initiate an amendment
 case to increase the NX district base FAR from 1.40 to 1.65 and add a new .20 bonus for
 proximity to public transportation facilities/routes. These amendments will apply to all NX
 district properties and will encourage new development on Dempster, Main, Oakton and
 other commercial streets currently struggling to fill commercial spaces. The property will be
 served by the Pulse Dempster Line and the Route 250 bus. The building height and yard
 setbacks are all in compliance with the NX district requirements. The zoning code only
 requires a 5 FT building setback from the public alley and the proposed building will be
 setback 23 FT.
 Off‐street parking will be provided on site and by paying into the parking fund for 5 spaces,
 in compliance with the off‐street parking requirements. A total of 39 parking spaces (14
 exterior and 25 interior) will be provided on site, while 44 spaces are required based on 9
 spaces for the commercial (2,770/300) and 35 spaces for the residential (23X1.50). Relief is
 requested from Sec. 118‐212 (a)(1) to reduce the required width of a parking space from 9’
 to 8’6” (19 spaces) and from Sec. 118‐211 (a)(6) to reduce the width of a space abutting a
 wall from 10’ to 9-6’ (6 spaces). The reduced width of the parking spaces should not be a
 problem as all of the interior parking spaces will be used for long term and slow turnover
 parking. In the past, the village has allowed 8’6” wide parking spaces in garages where
 structural columns have reduced the width of spaces. The spaces less than 10 FT in width
 should not be a problem as there is plenty of room to maneuver vehicles in the garage and
 3 of the 6 spaces are longer than the walls they are adjacent to. A survey of communities
 in the area indicated that Chicago, Evanston, Northbrook, and Wilmette require a minimum
 8.5’ stall width or less as their standard dimension for parking lots at 90 degrees with a 24’
 wide aisle and 18’ stall depth. None of the communities required a wider stall width adjacent
 to a wall or other obstruction. As parking is limited in the Dempster Street area, even with
 the Village parking lots, the developer would prefer to provide most of the required parking
 on site, with slightly reduced stall widths, rather than meet the dimension requirements and
 thereby reduce the amount of parking. The location of the site on bus routes serving both

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 the Yellow Line station and Evanston will also reduce the demand for onsite residential
 parking.
 Relief is also requested from Sec. 118‐212(i)(1) to reduce the curb setback from 6’ to 5’ for
 the landscape area along the property line and adjacent to the handicapped parking spaces.
 This area will be planted with bushes to block the view of the parked vehicles from Ewing
 Avenue. The 5’ setback is adequate for the bushes to grow and widening the space to the
 required 6’ would result in the loss of a parking space. Relief is requested from Sec. 118‐
 212(a)(1) to allow the reduction of the drive aisle from 24’ to 21’ by the alley. The
 petitioner is dedicating 4’ to widen the alley; however, insufficient land is available to widen
 the alley more. The alley is expected to have adequate width to accommodate traffic.
 The proposed mixed‐use development will bring new commercial and residential
 development to the Dempster Street area that is in need of upgrading and has not seen
 new development in many years. The development will benefit the area while not providing
 any negative effects as indicated in the submitted Statement of Effects.


 STATEMENT OF EFFECTS
 Character of the Neighborhood -The subject development will improve the character of
 the commercial and residential neighborhoods by providing a new building that will improve
 the subject site and provide additional tax revenue to the Village and other taxing districts.
 The elimination of the former vacant commercial building and currently vacant lot will
 provide a modern well-maintained building. The potential commercial uses on the ground
 floor will be limited in intensity and the upper floor residential units will not generate
 significant traffic.
 Surrounding Property Values - The development will not adversely affect surrounding
 property values. The limited commercial space on the ground floor will not adversely affect
 commercial properties that are struggling with vacancies. The two ground floor commercial
 spaces will be used primarily for office uses that are low intensity and do not generate
 significant vehicle traffic. The upper story residential units have been setback 23 feet from
 the public a!ley that will be widened an additional 4 FT to be 20 FT wide, providing a 39 FT
 setback to the residential property to the north. There is a mix of residential building types
 on Ewing Avenue that includes multiple story buildings with a height similar to the proposed
 building. Vehicle traffic from the building will be using Dempster Street as its primary access
 and will not affect the residential neighborhood. Overall the surrounding property values
 should be increased by the elimination of the previously vacant commercial building and the
 development of the currently vacant lot.
 Traffic Conditions - The development will not adversely affect traffic conditions on
 Dempster Street or the residential properties to the north. A traffic analysis was not
 requested by the Village as the development is not expected to develop high traffic
 volumes. Dempster Street will be the primary vehicle access to the building and it has the
 capacity to handle the traffic generated by the building, which would be considerably less
 than a drive-thru restaurant that could be developed on the site. All of the parking for the
 building will be contained on the site or in a Village lot for which the petitioner is paying for
 5 parking spaces. The previous commercial building on the site would have had a greater
 impact on the residential neighborhood when full rented as it had a parking deficit of 15
 parking spaces (1 Space/300 SF). There is a public parking lot on the south side of
 Dempster Street that was construct to provide parking for commercial developments along
 Dempster Street that may have overflow parking.
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 Public Utilities - The development will not have any adverse effect on public utilities.
 Electrical, gas, sewer and water utilities are all adequate to serve the development without
 adversely impacting neighboring property. ComEd and the Village have already reviewed the
 utilities and have not recommended any facility upgrades.
 Storm Water Detention - The development will not cause storm water detention of runoff
 problems. The development will meet all Village and MWRD storm water detention
 requirements. The previous development did not meet these current requirements and
 could potentially have contributed to area flooding issues.
 Public Health, Safety, Morals and General Welfare of the Community - The
 development will not have any negative effect on public health, safety, morals or the
 general welfare of the community. The development will be in compliance with all Village
 codes and ordinances. The limited first floor commercial space will not attract intense uses
 that would be disruptive. The upper story residential units will be professionally managed to
 insure the quiet enjoyment of the units and neighboring property.


  STAFF ANALYSIS
  All pertinent departments and divisions were offered an opportunity to comment on this
  case. The Forestry, Engineering, and Planning Divisions, provided comments on the
  subject case.


  Forestry
  Forestry recommends a more upright specie such as ginkgo or Prairie sentinel
  hackberry for the new parkway trees on Dempster.


  Engineering Division
  The site plan shows 39 vehicle parking spaces, and 45 are required, assuming the
  commercial spaces are occupied by uses with a 1 space per 300 ft2 parking ratio for
  general retail and office. However, only 1 ADA parking space is required based on the
  number of non-residential spaces provided. Staff recommends attempting to
  reconfigure the parking spaces off the alley to see if an additional 9’-wide standard
  space could be provided. The current deficit is 6 parking spaces. In mixed-use zoning
  districts, since relief from providing required off-street motor vehicle parking is not
  permitted, a payment must be made to the Village, to be held in a reserve account to
  provide for the acquisition, erection, construction, or installation of public parking
  structures or lots, for each deficient required parking space. The current contribution
  rate is $15,000 for each of the first 5 parking deficient spaces and $24,000 for each
  additional parking space requested thereafter. The fee must be paid prior to the
  issuance of a building permit.
  Engineering has the following additional comments on the plan:
  1. Parking will not be allowed north of the new driveway on Ewing. §106-103 states
 that no parking allowed 15’ from both a driveway or an alley.

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  2. A 4-foot alley dedication is required and indicated on the site plan. Commercial
 alleys are required to be 20’ wide total. The alley is currently 16’ wide.
  3. A 7-foot street dedication is required on Dempster Street and indicated on the site
 plan. Arterial roads are required to be 40’ wide from the centerline (80’ total). The
 street is currently 33’ wide to centerline.
  4. The minimum width for a standard parking stall is 9’ feet. However, applicant
 asking relief for garage parking spaces width. Staff is supportive of 8'-6" indoor
 garage parking spaces, as they will have low turnover and will be assigned to the
 residential users familiar with the garage.
  5. The minimum width for a standard parking stall adjacent to a wall is 10’. Staff is
 also supportive of 9'-6" width parking spaces for the indoor garage parking spaces.
  Please note that an IDOT permit is required for all work within the Dempster Street
  right-of-way.


  Planning Division
  The Planning Division is supportive of the proposal, subject to minor site plan
  modifications. The petitioner described in detail much of what is usually in the Planning
  Division comments.
  Staff has confirmed that the proposed FAR of the building is 2.50. This includes land
  being added to the alley and Dempster Street. Subject to the passage of 2021-20P,
  amending the FAR table for NX, the project is eligible for:
 Base 1.65
 25% ground floor commercial 0.15
 Public art 0.15
 Lot facing 2 streets 0.20
 Plaza between 300 ft2 -1000 ft2 0.15
 Proximity to an arterial rapid transit station 0.20
 Total 2.50
  The FAR and other design requirements are met.
  Staff supports the Appearance Commission’s requirement to relocate the sidewalk to
  the new property line and creating a parkway along the curb, creating a bigger buffer
  between pedestrians and the Dempster Street motor vehicle traffic. This would support
  Skokie’s Complete Streets Policy, enabling people of all ages and abilities to comfortably
  travel through Skokie by a variety of options, including on foot. The site plan does not
  reflect the change and must be modified.
  Also, 1 bike rack is required for the commercial uses, and may be located in the Ewing
  Street right-of-way. The residential use requires 5 bicycle parking spaces. The spaces
  must be designed consistent with §118-221.
  The payment in lieu for 6 parking spaces included the 3 residential guest spaces and 3
  of the commercial spaces. If the modification to the second accessible parking space to
  convert it to a 9’ standard parking space cannot be accommodated due to the location
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  of the utility pole in the alley, Staff recommends reducing the parking lot curbing
  distance from the right-of-way line an additional foot to 4’.
  Staff is further supportive of the 21’ drive aisle, which include the widened alley. Due
  to the shallowness of the lot and the choice between a narrower driveway or a
  shallower commercial space, the deeper more leasable commercial space takes
  precedence.


  APPEARANCE COMMISSION
  On June 9, 2021, the Appearance Commission approved the façade and landscape plan
  subject to conditions in 2021-042A.


  STAFF RECOMMENDATIONS
  Staff recommends that the petitioner’s request for site plan approval for mixed-use
  commercial and residential building with an FAR not to exceed 2.50, which is in excess
  of the base FAR but below the maximum FAR for the zoning district at 3320-3340
  Dempster Street in an NX Neighborhood Mixed-Use zoning district be APPROVED
  based upon the Proposed Positive Findings of Fact and subject to the recommended site
  plan approval conditions listed below.
  Staff further recommends relief from the following sections of the Skokie Village Code:
 5. §118-212(a)(1) to allow a reduction in width of stall from 9’ to 8’-6
 6. §118-212(a)(1) to allow a reduction in aisle width from 24’ to 21’ (per §118-
 212(a)(5))
 7. §118-212(a)(6) to allow a reduction in width of stall from 10’ to 9’-6
 8. §118-212(i)(1) to allow a reduction in minimum distance of a surface parking lot
 curb from the property line from 6’ to 4’.


  RECOMMENDED SITE PLAN APPROVAL CONDITIONS
  1. Prior to the hearing of the subject case before the Board of Trustees, the
 petitioners must add to the site and landscaping plan:
 a. The 4-foot alley dedication to the site and landscaping plan.
 b. The 7-foot street dedication to Dempster Street and to the site plan.
 c. Relocation of the Dempster sidewalk to the new property line (after the
 dedication) relocate the street trees, and create a grass parkway
 consistent with the decision of the Appearance Commission.
 d. Bicycle parking spaces for 6 designed and located consistent with §118-
 221 and §118-222. The 1 commercial bike parking space may be located
 in the Ewing right-of-way.


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 e. Change the parkway tree species along Dempster Street to a more upright
 species, subject to the approval of the Forester.
  2. Prior to the hearing of the subject case before the Board of Trustees, the petitioner
 must prepare a plat of dedication for 4’ of right-of-way along the length of the alley
 and 7’ of right-of-way along the length of Dempster Street and submit it to the
 Engineering Division for review.
  3. The petitioner shall develop the Subject Property in substantial conformance with
 the final Village approved site and landscaping plan dated <insert date of final
 approved plan>, floor plans dated <insert date of final approved plan>, and building
 elevations dated <insert date of final approved plan>. (Standard)
  4. Upon the passage of the ordinance by the Board of Trustees, the Mylar of the
 dedication must be submitted to the Village with all signatures other than Village
 staff or officials. (Standard)
  5. Prior to the issuance of building permits, the petitioner shall submit a temporary
 pedestrian and bicycle 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)
  6. Prior to the issuance of building permits, the developer must pay into the Downtown
 Parking Fund the value of the deficient number of required commercial parking
 spaces as prescribed in the Village Code, $99,000 for the credit of 6 commercial
 parking spaces. If any use on the ground floor causes the on-site parking deficit to
 exceed the number of parking spaces credited, additional payment may need to be
 made in the Fund.
  7. No restriction of use may be placed on the commercial space that is more restrictive
 than is allowed in the Skokie Village Code. (Standard)
  8. No parking shall be provided on-site for any user of the ground floor commercial
 tenant spaces. (Standard)
  9. The 8 vehicle parking spaces off the alley closest to Ewing are reserved for
 commercial tenants or customers of the building and may not be used for parking
 vehicles of residents of the building. (Standard)
  10. The area designated on the approved site plan for public art shall be for art provided
 by the developer, approved by the Public Art Advisory Committee, or a contribution
 made to a public art fund of 1% of the permit value of the building.
  11. 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)
  12. All existing damaged public sidewalks or public sidewalks damaged due to the
 implementation of this plan shall be replaced. (Standard)

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  13. No objects are allowed within a 15’ sight distance triangle between 30” and 84” from
 grade except traffic control devices listed in the Manual on Uniform Traffic Control
 Devices. (Standard)
  14. Prior to the issuance of building permits, the petitioner shall submit a temporary
 pedestrian and bicycle 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)
  15. 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)
  16. All private and public sidewalks shall be maintained free of snow, ice, sleet, or other
 objects that may impede travel. (Standard)
  17. All off-street parking spaces shall be legibly striped and maintained. (Standard)
  18. Any plan to modify parking lot striping must be approved by the Director of
 Engineering. (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. Cable access shall not be denied to any residents in the building. All cable providers
 shall be given access to provide service. All cable and other fixtures necessary to
 provide service to the building shall be placed underground and conduit shall be
 provided inside the building for wiring. (Standard)
  21. All utilities on the Subject Property shall be placed or relocated underground. The
 petitioner shall bear the full cost of any utility relocation and/or conflicts. (Standard)
  22. All new construction, alterations, and remodeling shall meet current International
 Building and NFPA Life Safety Codes as amended. (Standard)
  23. The petitioner shall obtain all required permits and approvals for improvements to
 County, State, or Federal rights-of-way from the governing jurisdiction. (Standard)
  24. 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)
  25. 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)
  26. All modifications to building elevations, signage, and landscaping shall be subject to
 the review and approval of the Skokie Appearance Commission. (Standard)
  27. The petitioner shall submit to the Planning Division electronic files of the plat of
 survey, site plan, and landscape plan in their approved and finalized form. The files
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 shall be scaled 2-dimensional drawing files on non-compressed, non-read only CD-
 ROM *.dwg AutoCAD format. (Standard)
  28. 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. (Standard)
  29. 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)
  30. The petitioner shall comply with all Federal and State statutes, laws, rules and
 regulations and all Village codes, ordinances, rules, and regulations. (Standard)
  31. 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)


  ATTATCHMENTS
  1. Proposed Findings of Fact for 2021-22P
  2. Site and Landscaping Plan, dated July 13, 2021
  3. Floor Plan, dated July 7, 2021
  4. Elevations, dated, July 7, 2021
  5. Building Renderings, undated
  6. Aerial Map for 2021-22P




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 DRAFT Plan Commission Meeting Minutes
 Date: August 19, 2021

  A motion was made by Commissioner Burman and seconded by Commissioner Franklin to
  approve the minutes of the July 15, 2021 Plan Commission meeting.

  Case Description:

  2021-21P – Zoning Map Amendment: 3320-3340 Dempster Street
  MN CDK LLC Series 3320 Dempster is requesting a zoning map amendment of 3320-3340
  Dempster Street from B2 Commercial to NX Neighborhood Mixed-Use.


  2021-22P – Site Plan Approval: 3320 Dempster Street
  MN CDK LLC Series 3320 Dempster is requesting site plan approval for mixed-use commercial
  and residential building with an FAR of approximately 2.50, which is in excess of the base FAR
  but below the maximum FAR for the zoning district; relief from the following sections of the
  Skokie Village Code: 118-212(a)(1) to allow a reduction in width of stall from 9’ to 8’-6, 118-
  212(a)(1) to allow a reduction in aisle width from 24’ to 21’ (per 118-212(a)(5)), 118-212(a)(6)
  to allow a reduction in width of stall from 10’ to 9’-6, and 118-212(i)(1) to allow a reduction in
  minimum distance of a surface parking lot curb from the property line from 6’ to 5’; and any
  other relief discovered during the review of this case.
  PINs: 10-14-424-027-0000, 10-14-424-028-0000, 10-14-424-029-0000, 10-14-424-030-0000,
  10-14-424-031-0000


  As both cases were related, they were discussed together but voted on separately.
  Discussion and Interested Parties
  Legal notice was advertised, posted, and delivered to all property owners within the area as
  prescribed by the Zoning Chapter. Corporation Counsel determined that notice was proper and
  correct.
  Jeremy Kriska represented the applicant, MN CDK LLC, for these cases. The developer was in
  the audience but did not speak. They are requesting a zoning map change from B2 Commercial
  to NX Neighborhood Mixed-Use to construct a commercial/residential building at the corners of
  Dempster Street and Ewing Avenue. They received approval from the Appearance Commission
  at the June 9, 2021 meeting.
  Under the current B2 commercial zoning, upper story residential units are not permitted. The
  area is now vacant land previously used as an underutilized strip shopping center. The NX
  zoning is intended for commercial areas adjacent to single-family zoning districts. There is a
  high demand and limited supply of modern multi-family housing. The upcoming Pulse Dempster
  Transit Line will encourage new development in this area. There will be 3 stories of rentals (23
  units) above 2 ground floor commercial units with a partial 4th floor on the south side. These
  modern units will have luxury amenities but will rent for less because they will be smaller than
  other modern rental units. Single-family detached residences are located to the north.
  Thirty-nine off-street parking spaces will be provided (14 exterior and 25 interior) along with
  payment into the parking fund for 5 spaces to satisfy the off-street parking requirements. Staff
  explained that there is no obtainable relief or variance for a parking deficit in the mixed-use
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  districts other than paying into the Village’s reserved parking fund. Nine space will be required
  for the commercial uses. For a building of this size, only 1 handicap space is necessary.
  Therefore, if parking is re-configured, the second handicap space could be converted to a
  regular space. There is a public parking lot close by which will be used by employees of the
  commercial spaces as well as overflow parking for the building. A commissioner cautioned that
  the public will need to be aware that there is no parking on Dempster Street.
  A 4-ft alley dedication is also required and shown on the site plan to transform the 16-ft alley
  into a 20-ft commercial alley. A 7-ft street dedication on Dempster Street is required to widen
  the arterial road to 40-ft from centerline; also shown on the plan.
  A commissioner asked about access to the ground floor retail units. Mr. Kriska pointed out that
  there are two separate commercial spaces; one set of doors will face Dempster Street and
  another separate set of doors at the corner of Ewing Avenue for the eastern unit.
  Another commissioner asked about loading spaces for the commercial units. Mr. Kriska stated
  that for a building of this size, no separate loading dock is necessary.
  A commissioner inquired if the rental units would have designated parking spaces. Staff stated
  that only commercial & guest parking spaces would be differentiated.
  Staff requested that the reports be entered into the record as presented as well as a memo
  written by the Community Development Director regarding the environmental review of the
  project. He explained the concept of the Pulse system as a set of Pace buses (other than the
  Pace 250 bus) with limited stops and express service that will travel along Dempster Street.
  Staff summarized the requested items of relief such as the parking stall width for the interior
  spaces and the extra foot required when the space is against a wall. Curbing will be setback 5-ft
  instead of 6’. Staff is in agreement with the Appearance Commission requirement to relocate
  the sidewalk to the new property line and creating a parkway along the curb to add a bigger
  buffer between pedestrians and vehicular traffic on Dempster Street.
  A commissioner asked about the placement of bike racks. Staff answered that 1 would be
  required by the entrance and another inside the parking area.
  Chris Embick, 8815 Forestview Drive, wanted clarification that the internal parking spaces were
  for residents as well as 2 outside spaces. He also voiced pedestrian and traffic concerns since
  Dempster Street is heavily congested at rush hour and thought that there will be a conflict with
  cars coming out of the garage. He pointed out that there is no pedestrian secure walkway to
  the Pace bus stop across the street. Staff stated Dempster is state highway and Skokie has less
  control. There will be no curb cuts made on Dempster to interfere with cars and being on the
  Dempster Pulse Line and Pace 250 bus routes, there should be reduced vehicle use. Also
  mentioned was the fact that if the strip mall was fully occupied or an office building use was
  located at the site, it would be a greater traffic impact to the residential neighborhood. The
  chairman added that, historically speaking, at commercial/residential developments there is less
  heavy traffic coming & going than if it was occupied by a retail use.
  Mr. Kriska, in closing, accepted the staff recommendations listed in Case 2021-21P and is
  pleased with the staff support for the project but has concerns with some the recommendations
  of Case 2021-22P. It was decided that in Condition #2 staff would modify the language for the
  7-ft ROW dedication or conveyance of land prior to the building permit process. In Condition
  #6, staff would, if needed, adjust the number of spaces and amount to be deposited into the
  parking fund after a review by the Traffic Engineer.



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  Recommendations and Voting
  Case 2021-21P

  A motion was made to approve, as presented, the request for a zoning map amendment for
  3320-3340 Dempster Street from B2 Commercial to NX Neighborhood Mixed-Use.
  Motion: Burman Second: Shah Absent: Lakhani & Mitchell
  Ayes: 7
  Nays: 0

  Case 2021-22P
  A motion was made to approve, as presented with conditions amended, the request for site
  plan approval for a mixed-use commercial and residential building with an FAR of approximately
  2.50 and relief from various sections of the Skokie Village Code such as to allow a reduction in
  width of stall from 9’ to 8’6, to allow a reduction in width of stall from 10’ to 9’6 when the stall
  is adjacent to a wall, to allow a reduction in minimum distance of a surface parking lot curb
  from the property line from 6’ to 5’, and to allow a reduction of aisle width from 24’ to 21’.

  Conditions amended were:
  Condition #2 to modify the language for the 7’ ROW land dedication or conveyance prior to
  building permits.

  Condition #6 to adjust the number of spaces and amount, if needed, after a review by the
  Traffic Engineer.

  Motion: Burman Second: Mathee Absent: Lakhani & Mitchell

  Ayes: 7
  Nays: 0


  The chairman made an announcement that this meeting is the last for Planning Supervisor,
  Steve Marciani, as he submitted his resignation to take a position with the Village of Orland
  Park. The commissioners said their good-byes, wished him good luck, and thanked him for his
  service to Skokie. They will miss him as a village professional and a friend.




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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 Wednesday September 22, 2021




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

As of August 30, 2021, all individuals in Illinois shall be required to wear masks when indoors
including Village buildings.

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

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

Mayor Van Dusen called the meeting to order.
The Clerk called the Roll. Those present were Trustees Sutker , Robinson, Khoeun, Johnson, Pure
Slovin , Klein and Mayor Van Dusen

Motion to approve the Consent Agenda. Mayor Van Dusen removed Item B and C on the Corporation
Counsel’s report.
Moved: Trustee Klein Seconded: Trustee Sutker
Ayes: Sutker , Robinson, Khoeun, Johnson, Pure Slovin, Klein and Mayor Van Dusen
Nays: None.
Absent: None.
MOTION CARRIED

* Approve, as submitted, minutes of regular meeting held Wednesday, September 8, 2021.
Omnibus vote.

* Approve Voucher List #9-FY22 of September 22, 2021.
Omnibus vote.


Proclamations and Resolutions.
A. Proclamation
Domestic Violence Awareness Month – October 2021
Mayor Van Dusen read the Proclamation “Domestic Violence Awareness Month” and
call upon the people of Skokie to raise awareness about the societal problem of domestic
violence throughout our community and its devastating effects on families and
communities.
Rebecca Weininger, Director of Domestic Violence from North Suburban Legal Aid
Clinic, Highland Park thanked the Village and accepted the award.
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*B. Appointments
Mayor Van Dusen introduced the members of the Commission.
Economic Development Commission: Steve Franklin, Scott Gendell, Joseph Hermiz,
Brian Levinson and Katie Bulgrin as Chair
Omnibus vote.

*C. Reappointments
Economic Development Commission: Mark Battisa and Howard Meyer as Vice Chair
Omnibus vote.

*D. Resignations
Economic Development Commission: David Jacobson, Brad Rosen, Edwin Vdovets
and Shalom Klein as Chair
Performing Arts Center Board: Steve Franklin
Zoning Board of Appeals: Billy Haido
Omnibus vote.

Report of the Village Manager.
A. Cook County Class 6b Real Estate Tax Incentive – 8120 Central Park Avenue.
Resolution 21-9-R-1512
Motion to concur with staff’s recommendation and request Mayor and Board approval that 8120
Central Park is an excellent candidate for a Class 6b classification.
Moved: Trustee Klein Seconded: Trustee Johnson
Ayes: Sutker , Robinson, Khoeun, Johnson, Pure Slovin, Klein and Mayor Van Dusen
Nays: None.
Absent: None.
MOTION CARRIED

* B. Safe Routes to School – Resolution of Financial Commitment and Administration.
Resolution 21-9-R-1513
Motion to proceed with approval of a Resolution of financial commitment to the project.
Omnibus vote.

* C. High Priority Street Patching Program 2021 – Builders Paving, Hillside, Illinois –
$288,200.
Motion to award a contract to Builders Paving, Hillside, IL in the amount of $288,200 for High
Priority Street Patching Program 2021
Omnibus vote.

* D. FY2021 Thermoplastic Pavement Marking Maintenance Contract – Superior Road
Striping, Melrose Park, Illinois - $100,000.
Motion to award a contract to Superior Road Striping, Melrose Park, Illinois in the amount of
$100,000 for FY 2021 Thermoplastic Pavement Marking Maintenance Contract.
Omnibus vote


Report of the Corporation Counsel.
 CONSENT:
*A. Ordinance 21-9-P-4566
Motion to adopt an ordinance authorizing the sale of 8114-8116 Lincoln Avenue (locally known
As 8110 Lincoln Avenue), Skokie, Illinois. This item is on the consent agenda for second
reading and adoption. The first reading was on September 8, 2021.
On the original motion on September 8, 2021, Trustee Johnson abstained.
Omnibus vote
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B. Ordinance 21-9-C-4567
This was taken off the Consent Agenda.
Motion to adopt an ordinance amending Chapter 26, Article VI, of the Skokie Village Code
Pertaining to the sale and delivery of electronic cigarettes and flavored electronic cigarette
products. This item is on the consent agenda for second reading and adoption. The first reading
was on September 8, 2021.
Mike Charley, Director of Health and Human Services and Dr. Bill Werner, Chairman of the
Skokie Board of Health answered questions from the Trustees.
Moved: Trustee Khoeun Seconded: Trustee Sutker
Ayes: Sutker , Robinson, Khoeun, Johnson, Pure Slovin, Klein and Mayor Van Dusen
Nays: None.
Absent: None.
MOTION CARRIED

C. Ordinance 21-9-Z-4568
This Item was taken off the Consent Agenda.
Motion to adopt an ordinance granting a special use permit to allow truck and freight
Transportation services at 7539 Linder Avenue, Skokie, Illinois in an M1 Office
Assembly district (2021-14P). This item is on the consent agenda for second reading and
adoption. The first reading was on August 16, 2021.
Trustee Johnson commented about issues with the Sustainability Plan, Climate goals, labor
issues, traffic and greenhouse gases.
Josh at 4927 Birchwood and Shira Hammann, 8921 Lincolnwood also spoke about the Amazon
project.
Moved: Trustee Klein Seconded: Trustee Sutker
Ayes: Sutker , Robinson, Khoeun, Pure Slovin, Klein and Mayor Van Dusen
Nays: Johnson.
Absent: None.
MOTION CARRIED

FIRST READING:
D. An ordinance correcting a scrivener’s error regarding the vacation of certain portions
of an unopened and unimproved residential street and alley within an area bounded
by Grove Street, East Prairie Road and Lake Street, in an R1 Single-Family district
(2017-28P).

E. Request for an executive session in accordance with paragraph 2(c)11) of the Illinois
Open Meetings Act pertaining to the review and discussion of pending litigation.
Motion to approve the request for an Executive Session in accordance with paragraph 2(c )11 of the Illinois
Open Meetings Act pertaining to the review and discussion of pending litigation..
Moved: Trustee Pure Slovin Seconded: Trustee Sutker
Ayes: Sutker , Robinson, Khoeun, Johnson, Pure Slovin, Klein and Mayor Van Dusen
Nays: None.
Absent: None.
MOTION CARRIED


Plan Commission.
A. Plan Commission Case 2021-15P – Zoning Map Amendment: 5050 Mulford Street.
Motion to concur with the Plan Commission that the petitioner’s request to amend the zoning map
to change the zoning district for 5050 Mulford from R2 Single Family to NX Neighborhood
mixed-use be approved subject all conditions.
Moved: Trustee Klein Seconded: Trustee Sutker
Ayes: Sutker , Robinson, Khoeun, Johnson, Pure Slovin, Klein and Mayor Van Dusen
Nays: None.
Absent: None.
MOTION CARRIED
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B. Plan Commission Case 2021-16P – Alley Vacation: Alley adjacent to 7800 Lincoln
Ave.
Motion to concur with the Plan Commission that the petitioner’s request to vacate the
alley between 5050 Mulford and 7800 Lincoln Avenue in an NX Neighborhood
Commercial district be approved subject to all conditions.
Moved: Trustee Johnson Seconded: Trustee Klein
Ayes: Sutker , Robinson, Khoeun, Johnson, Pure Slovin, Klein and Mayor Van Dusen
Nays: None.
Absent: None.
MOTION CARRIED

C. Plan Commission Case 2021-17P – Special Use Permit: Wintrust Bank at 7800
Lincoln.
Motion to concur with the Plan Commission for the request of Wintrust Bank /North
Shore Community Bank & Trust for a special use permit in association with a parking
expansion project that involves the vacation of an alley and rezoning of a residential
property. The special use permit includes a new site plan accounting for the expanded
parking area.
Moved: Trustee Sutker Seconded: Trustee Klein
Ayes: Sutker , Robinson, Khoeun, Johnson, Pure Slovin, Klein and Mayor Van Dusen
Nays: None.
Absent: None.
MOTION CARRIED

D. Plan Commission Case 2021-20P – Zoning Chapter Amendment: FAR Adjustments in
the NX Zoning District and Other Related Amendments.
Motion to concur with the Plan Commission that Chapter 118 Zoning of the Skokie
Village Code pertaining to FAR adjustments in the NX Zoning District and other related
amendments be amended.
Moved: Trustee Klein Seconded: Trustee Sutker
Ayes: Sutker , Robinson, Khoeun, Johnson, Pure Slovin, Klein and Mayor Van Dusen
Nays: None.
Absent: None.
MOTION CARRIED

E. Plan Commission Case 2021-21P – Zoning Map Amendment: 3320-3340 Dempster St.
Motion to concur with the Plan Commission to amend the zoning map to change the zoning district for
3320-3340 Dempster Street from B2 Commercial to NX Neighborhood Mixed-Use be approved subject
to all conditions.
Moved: Trustee Klein Seconded: Trustee Khoeun
Ayes: Sutker , Robinson, Khoeun, Johnson, Pure Slovin, Klein and Mayor Van Dusen
Nays: None.
Absent: None.
MOTION CARRIED


F. Plan Commission Case 2021-22P – Site Plan Approval: 3320-3340 Dempster St.
Motion to concur with the Plan Commission that the petitioner’s request for site plan approval to
construct a mixed-use commercial/residential development at 3320 to 3340 Dempster Street in an NX
Neighborhood Mixed-use zoning district be approved subject to all conditions.
Moved: Trustee Sutker Seconded: Trustee Johnson
Ayes: Sutker , Robinson, Khoeun, Johnson, Pure Slovin, Klein and Mayor Van Dusen
Nays: None.
Absent: None.
MOTION CARRIED
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Public Comment.
14 comments were received and submitted to the Board.

Adjournment.
Motion to adjourn 9:25 p.m.
Moved: Trustee Sutker Seconded: Trustee Klein
Ayes: Sutker. Robinson, Khoeun, Johnson, Pure Slovin, Klein and Mayor Van Dusen
Nays: None.
Absent: None.
MOTION CARRIED




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 Pramod Shah, Village Clerk




Approved:




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Mayor Van Dusen


Closed Session

A Closed Session was held in the main floor conference room at 9:30p.m.. Those present were
Mayor Van Dusen, Manager Lockerby, Assistant Manager Wyatt, Corporation Counsel Lorge,
Assistant Corporation Counsel McCarthy, Clerk Shah, Trustees Sutker, Robinson, Khoeun,,
Johnson, Pure Slovin, and Klein. Also present was Risk Manager Prottsman. The meeting ended
at 9:58 p.m.




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