Board of Trustees — Skokie, IL
Date: 2012-10-01

MONDAY, OCTOBER 1, 2012 – 8:00 P.M.

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

 2. Call meeting to order and roll call.

 3. Approve Consent Agenda.

* 4. Approve, as submitted, minutes of regular meeting held September 19, 2012.

* 5. Approve Voucher List #10-FY13 of October 1, 2012.

* 6. Proclamations and Resolutions.
 A. Proclamations:
 King Kuts Day – October 6, 2012
 Fire Prevention Week – October 7-13, 2012

 7. Recognition, Presentations and Awards.
 A. Presentation of a check to Skokie Fire Chief Ralph Czerwinski from Edward Czaja,
 Past State Commander, Stanley Zygmun, Post Commander and Mark DeGroot, Post
 Adjutant from the Skokie American Legion Post 320 for $100,000 to support the
 purchase of Fire Department equipment.

 8. Appointments, Reappointments and Resignations.
 A. Swearing in of the following personnel by the Board of Fire and Police:
 Name Old Position New Position
 Richard Wilken New Hire Police Officer
 Jeffrey Riggs New Hire Police Officer
 Sabih Khan New Hire Police Officer
 * B. Reappointments:
 Board of Health (Two-Year Term): Bruce Gaynes, Patricia Urbanus
 Cable Television Advisory Commission (Two-Year Term): Douglas Gordon (One-
 Year Term as Chair)
 Consumer Affairs Commission (Two-Year Term): Gregory C. Smith, Nancy Steinfink
 Human Relations Commission (Three-Year Term): Michelle Reitman, Pearl W.
 Rubenzik, Victoria Yan
 * C. Resignation:
 Public Arts Advisory Commission: Sonya Baysinger

 9. Report of the Village Manager.
 A. Intergovernmental Agreement with the City of Evanston Regarding Joint Use of Fire
 Drill Tower.
 * B. Bid Report – Landscaping of the Skokie Swift Oakton Station Area, Waiting Area Lot
 and the Kiss-n-Ride Lot – Landworks, LTD, Bolingbrook, IL - $148,739.
 * C. Bid Report – FY 2013 Purchase of Refuse-Packer Truck – Cumberland Service
 Center Inc., Arlington Heights, IL - $229,797.
 * D. Bid Report – FY 2013 Sidewalk Plow – EJ Equipment Co., Manteno, IL - $101,747.
 * E. Request to Sell Surplus Vehicles and Equipment.

 10. Report of the Corporation Counsel.
 CONSENT:
 * A. An ordinance approving a plat of dedication for a parcel of land located adjacent to
 3448-3464 Touhy Avenue, Skokie, Illinois in a B2 Commercial district for utilization

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 as a public right of way. This item is on the consent agenda for second reading and
 adoption.
 * B. An ordinance amending Chapter 10 of the Skokie Village Code pertaining to the
 retail sale and regulation of alcoholic liquor in the Village of Skokie. This item is on
 the consent agenda for second reading and adoption.
 * C. An ordinance approving a traffic signal installation at Central Park Avenue and Main
 Street in Skokie, Illinois. This item is on the consent agenda for second reading and
 adoption.
 * D. An ordinance reducing the posted speed limit from 30 miles per hour to 25 miles per
 hour on Main Street in Skokie, Illinois. This item is on the consent agenda for
 second reading and adoption.
 FIRST READING:
 E. An ordinance establishing the compensation of Michael M. Lorge as Corporation
 Counsel for the Village of Skokie. This item is on the agenda for first reading and will
 be on the October 15, 2012 agenda for second reading and adoption.

 11. Unfinished Business.
 A. Motion to defer to a date uncertain consideration of an ordinance pertaining to the
 Licensing of Multi-Unit Residential Buildings.

 12. New Business.
 A. A Resolution Appointing Michael M. Lorge as Corporation Counsel for the Village of
 Skokie.

 13. Plan Commission.
 A. Plan Commission Case 2012-40P – Zoning Chapter Amendment – Definition of
 Transit Systems
 B. Plan Commission Case 2012-42P – Special Use Permit: 3408 Main Street –
 Restoration Christian Fellowship

 14. Citizen Comments.

 15. Adjournment.




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 WHEREAS, Congratulations are extended to Kings Kuts hair styling salon,
who will be celebrating their 50th year anniversary on Saturday, October 6, 2012; and


 WHEREAS, owner Mickey Natale and his brother started the business in
1962, and are still at the same location, 3558 Dempster Street in Skokie, Illinois; and

 WHEREAS, Mickey Natale and his wife, Gloria have been married for 54
years and have two daughters; Liz, who is a stylist, and Michelle, who used to do
manicures; and

 WHEREAS, Kings Kuts will be honoring its special day by offering a 50%
discount on services, and at 7:00 p.m., they will be having music, food and a small car
show. Mr. Natale will be proudly displaying his love of corvettes.

 NOW, THEREFORE, I, GEORGE VAN DUSEN, Mayor of the Village
of Skokie, do hereby proclaim, October 6, 2012 as


 “KINGS KUTS DAY”


in the Village of Skokie and do hereby congratulate Kings Kuts hair styling salon and
its employees, continued success of their business and their continued commitment to
our community and to wish Kings Kuts the very best.


 ____________________________________
 George Van Dusen
 Mayor


____________________________________
Marlene Williams
Village Clerk




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 WHEREAS, the Village of Skokie is committed to ensuring the safety and security of
all those living in and visiting our Village; and

 WHEREAS, fire is a serious public safety concern both locally and nationally, and
homes are the locations where people are at greatest risk from fire; and

 WHEREAS, home fires killed more than 2,600 people in the United States, according
to the latest research from the non-profit National Fire Protection Association (NFPA), and
fire departments in the United States responded to more than 39,000 home fires; and

 WHEREAS, residents who have planned and practice home fire escape plans are
more prepared and will therefore be more likely to survive a fire. Only one-third of Americans
have both developed and practiced a home fire escape plan; and

 WHEREAS, almost three-quarters of Americans do not have an escape plan;
however, less than half actually practiced it; and

 WHEREAS, one-third of all American households estimated they thought they would
have at least six (6) minutes before a fire in their home would become life threatening. The
time available is often less; and

 WHEREAS, Skokie’s first responders are dedicated to reducing the occurrence of
home fires and home fire injuries through prevention and protection education; and

 WHEREAS, Skokie’s residents are responsive to public education measures and are
able to take personal steps to increase their safety from fire, especially in their homes; and

 WHEREAS, the 2012 Fire Prevention Week theme, “Have Two Ways Out!”
effectively serves to remind us to develop and practice a home fire escape plan during Fire
Prevention Week all year round.

 NOW, THEREFORE, I, GEORGE VAN DUSEN, Mayor of the Village of Skokie,
do hereby proclaim the week of October 7-13, 2012 as

 “FIRE PREVENTION WEEK”

and urge all residents to practice their home fire escape plan during Fire Prevention
Week 2012, and to support the many public safety activities and efforts of Skokie’s Fire
and Emergency Services.

 Passed this 1st day of October 2012

 __________________________________________
 George Van Dusen
 Mayor
_______________________________
Marlene Williams, Village Clerk




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 THIS ORDINANCE MAY BE CITED AS
 VILLAGE ORDINANCE NUMBER
 12-10-Z-


 AN ORDINANCE APPROVING A PLAT OF DEDICATION FOR
 A PARCEL OF LAND LOCATED ADJACENT TO 3448-3464 TOUHY
 AVENUE, SKOKIE, ILLINOIS IN A B2 COMMERCIAL DISTRICT
 FOR UTILIZATION AS A PUBLIC RIGHT OF WAY

 1 WHEREAS, the CenterPoint Properties Trust, the owner of the following described
 2 real property:

 3 LOT 5 OF H&M REALTY SUBDIVISION, BEING A SUBDIVISION OF PART OF THE
 4 SOUTHEAST QUARTER OF SECTION 26, TOWNSHIP 41 NORTH, RANGE 13 EAST
 5 OF THE THIRD PRINCIPAL MERIDIAN, IN COOK COUNTY, ILLINOIS.
 6 PIN: 10-26-402-062-0000

 7 more commonly described as, 3448-3464 Touhy Avenue Skokie, Illinois, in an B2 Commercial
 8 district, is dedicating a portion of land as shown on the “Plat of Dedication“, dated July 13,
 9 2012, and subsequently revised July 16, 2012 and July 30, 2012, a copy of which is
10 attached hereto as Exhibit “1”, to the Village of Skokie for right of way purposes; and

11 WHEREAS, the property to be dedicated is a four-sided parcel measuring 7 feet x
12 352.77 feet x 7.68 feet x 355.74 feet. It is the most southern seven (7) feet of the property
13 located at 3448-3464 Touhy Avenue, Skokie, Illinois, and legally described as follows:

14 THE SOUTH 7 FEET OF LOT 5 OF H&M REALTY SUBDIVISION, BEING A
15 SUBDIVISION OF PART OF THE SOUTHEAST QUARTER OF SECTION 26,
16 TOWNSHIP 41 NORTH, RANGE 13 EAST OF THE THIRD PRINCIPAL MERIDIAN, IN
17 COOK COUNTY, ILLINOIS.
18 (hereinafter “Dedicated Property“); and

19 WHEREAS, pursuant to Village Ordinance 12-6-Z-3908, the owner of the Subject
20 Property (hereinafter “CenterPoint”) was granted a special use permit. Condition 4 of the
21 special use permit required the southern seven (7) feet to be dedicated to the Illinois
22 Department of Transportation (hereinafter “IDOT”) in order to be utilized for public purposes;
23 and

24 WHEREAS, the State of Illinois has ceased accepting dedications and it has been
25 agreed that the Dedicated Property will go to the Village of Skokie for public purposes in
26 order to provide room for the construction of a public sidewalk/bike path; and




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 1 WHEREAS, the Community Development Director reviewed the Plat of Dedication,
 2 determined that the dedication meets all Village requirements, and has recommended its
 3 acceptance as indicated in his memorandum dated August 30, 2012; and

 4 WHEREAS, the Mayor and Board of Trustees, at a public meeting duly held on
 5 October 1, 2012, concurred in the aforesaid recommendation of the Community
 6 Development Director;

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

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

11 Section 2: That the dedication of the parcel of land measuring 7 feet x 352.77
12 feet x 7.68 feet x 355.74 feet, as shown on the “Plat of Dedication”, dated July 13, 2012,
13 and subsequently revised July 16, 2012 and July 30, 2012, to the Village of Skokie for the
14 specific public purpose of its utilization as part of the public right of way, be and the same is
15 hereby approved.

16 Section 3: That the “Plat of Dedication”, dated July 13, 2012, and subsequently
17 revised July 16, 2012 and July 30, 2012, attached as “Exhibit 1”, except as it may be
18 revised subject to the approval of the Corporation Counsel and the Village Manager or
19 designee, be and the same is hereby accepted. The Plat shall be recorded with the Cook
20 County Recorder of Deeds Office.

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

24 Section 5: That this Ordinance shall be in full force and effect from and after its
25 passage, approval and recordation as provided by law.
26
 ADOPTED this day of October, 2012.

 Ayes:
 Nays: Village Clerk
 Absent:

 Attested and filed in my Approved by me this day of
 office this day of October, 2012.
 October, 2012.


 Mayor, Village of Skokie
 Village Clerk
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 THIS ORDINANCE MAY BE CITED AS
 VILLAGE ORDINANCE NUMBER

 12-10-T-

 AN ORDINANCE APPROVING A TRAFFIC SIGNAL INSTALLATION
 AT CENTRAL PARK AVENUE AND MAIN STREET IN
 SKOKIE, ILLINOIS

 1 WHEREAS, in response to citizen complaints regarding the growing traffic safety
 2 concerns and incidents on Skokie streets, and in particular those streets surrounding schools,
 3 the Mayor formed a Traffic Safety Task Force (hereinafter “Task Force”). The Task Force
 4 included Village Trustees, Village staff, representatives and parents from School District 73.5;
 5 and

 6 WHEREAS, the Task Force was desirous of: (i) enhancing pedestrian safety with a focus
 7 on the daytime school population, (ii) reducing vehicle accidents, (iii) enhancing the efficiency and
 8 safety of school day pick-up and drop-off, and (iv) minimizing the quality of life impact on residents
 9 and drivers in the Village of Skokie (hereinafter “Village”); and

10 WHEREAS, in an effort to gather information regarding potential traffic safety
11 improvements, the Village retained Gewalt Hamilton Associates (hereinafter “Consultant”) to
12 conduct traffic studies within the Village; and

13 WHEREAS, at a meeting on August 8, 2012, the Task Force met to discuss safety
14 concerns regarding pedestrian traffic and vehicle traffic on Main Street, specifically as it
15 relates to Middleton School. Subsequent to its discussion, the Task Force made several
16 recommendations, including the installation of a traffic signal at Central Park Avenue and Main
17 Street, which was supported by the Consultant; and

18 WHEREAS, it was determined that the traffic signal installation would be most
19 beneficial at Central Park Avenue and Main Street for several reasons: (i) the School District
20 will require that all pedestrians cross at Central Park Avenue. More than 80% of pedestrians
21 heading to the school come from west of Middleton, (ii) the new signal will have an
22 emergency vehicle pre-emption device for the Fire Station located two blocks south on
23 Central Park Avenue, (iii) it is anticipated that Ida Crown Academy will eventually relocate to
24 8255 Central Park Avenue, thus additional traffic will occur due to the influx of 300-400 high
25 school students; and (iv) the park area at Central Park Avenue and Main Street generates
26 activity and traffic; and

27 WHEREAS, the Mayor and Board of Trustees, after public meeting duly held on
28 August 20, 2012, concurred in the aforesaid recommendation of the Task Force;

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



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 1 Section 1: That pursuant to the provisions of Chapter 106, Article II, Division 1,
 2 Section 106-46 of the Skokie Village Code, a traffic control device shall be installed on Main
 3 Street at the intersection of Central Park Avenue and Main Street.

 4 Section 2: That the Village Manager is hereby directed and authorized to erect the
 5 traffic control device at Central Park Avenue and Main Street, in accordance with the
 6 provisions of this Ordinance.

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

 ADOPTED this day of October, 2012.

 Ayes:
 Nays: Village Clerk
 Absent:

 Attested and filed in my Approved by me this day of
 office this day of October, 2012.
 October, 2012.


 Mayor, Village of Skokie
 Village Clerk
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 THIS ORDINANCE MAY BE CITED AS
 VILLAGE ORDINANCE NUMBER

 12-10-T-

 AN ORDINANCE REDUCING THE POSTED SPEED LIMIT
 FROM 30 MILES PER HOUR TO 25 MILES PER HOUR
 ON MAIN STREET IN SKOKIE, ILLINOIS

 1 WHEREAS, in response to citizen complaints regarding the growing traffic safety
 2 concerns and incidents on Skokie streets, and in particular those streets surrounding schools,
 3 the Mayor formed a Traffic Safety Task Force (hereinafter “Task Force”), which included
 4 Village Trustees, Village staff, representatives and parents from School District 73.5; and

 5 WHEREAS, the Task Force was desirous of: (i) enhancing pedestrian safety with a focus
 6 on the daytime school population, (ii) reducing vehicle accidents, (iii) enhancing the efficiency and
 7 safety of school day pick-up and drop-off, and (iv) minimizing the quality of life impact on residents
 8 and drivers in the Village of Skokie (hereinafter “Village”); and

 9 WHEREAS, in an effort to gather information regarding potential traffic safety
10 improvements, the Village retained Gewalt Hamilton Associates (hereinafter “Consultant”) to
11 conduct traffic studies within the Village; and

12 WHEREAS, at a meeting on August 8, 2012, the Task Force met to discuss safety
13 concerns regarding pedestrian traffic and vehicle traffic on Main Street, specifically as it
14 relates to Middleton School. Subsequent to discussion, the Task Force made several
15 recommendations, including the reduction of the speed limit from 30 miles per hour to 25 miles
16 per hour on Main Street, from McCormick Boulevard to Lincoln Avenue, which was supported
17 by the Consultant; and

18 WHEREAS, the Mayor and Board of Trustees, after public meeting duly held on
19 August 20, 2012, concurred in the aforesaid recommendation of the Task Force;

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

22 Section 1: That the speed limit on Main Street, from McCormick Boulevard to
23 Lincoln Avenue, Skokie, Illinois, be and the same is hereby reduced from 30 miles per hour to
24 25 miles per hour.

25 Section 2: That pursuant to the provisions of Chapter 106, Article II, Division 1,
26 Section 106-46 of the Skokie Village Code, traffic control signs shall be installed on Main
27 Street at the intersection of Central Park Avenue and Main Street.




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1 Section 3: That the Village Manager is hereby directed and authorized to erect the
2 necessary signs in accordance with this Ordinance:

3 Section 4: That no person shall operate a motor vehicle in violation of this
4 Ordinance.

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

 ADOPTED this day of October, 2012.

 Ayes:
 Nays: Village Clerk
 Absent:

 Attested and filed in my Approved by me this day of
 office this day of October, 2012.
 October, 2012.


 Mayor, Village of Skokie
 Village Clerk
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 THIS ORDINANCE MAY BE CITED AS
 VILLAGE ORDINANCE NUMBER
 12-10-F-

 AN ORDINANCE ESTABLISHING THE COMPENSATION OF
 MICHAEL M. LORGE AS CORPORATION COUNSEL
 FOR THE VILLAGE OF SKOKIE

 1 WHEREAS, J. Patrick Hanley has been the Corporation Counsel for the Village of Skokie
 2 since November 1, 2002 and is retiring from the Village effective October 31, 2012, and will no
 3 longer serve as the Village’s Corporation Counsel; and
 4 WHEREAS, in accordance with the Skokie Village Code, Chapter 2, Article 3, Division 5,
 5 Section 2-168, the Mayor and Board of Trustees have appointed Michael M. Lorge as Corporation
 6 Counsel; and
 7 WHEREAS, in accordance with the aforesaid Section 2-168, the Skokie Village Code
 8 provides that the compensation of the Corporation Counsel shall be determined and fixed by the
 9 Mayor and Board of Trustees; and
10 NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED by the Mayor and Board of Trustees of the
11 Village of Skokie, Cook County, Illinois:
12 Section 1: That Michael M. Lorge was appointed as Corporation Counsel for the
13 Village of Skokie by the adoption of Village Resolution Number 12-10-R- on October 1,
14 2012, and that appointment shall be effective November 1, 2012. His compensation shall be
15 based upon the annualized sum of $164,521 effective November 1, 2012 through April 30, 2013;
16 Further that the Corporation Counsel shall receive the same benefits as full-time Village
17 employees as provided in the Village’s annual budget and personnel manual.
18 Section 2: That this Ordinance shall be in full force and effect from and after its
19 passage, approval and publication in pamphlet form as provided by law.
20 ADOPTED this 15th day of October, 2012.
21
22 Ayes:
23 Village Clerk
24 Nays:
25 Absent:
26 Approved by me this day of
27 Attested and filed in my office October, 2012.
28 this day of October, 2012;
29 and published in pamphlet form
30 according to law from October
31 , 2012 to October , 2012. Mayor, Village of Skokie
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PLAN COMMISSION REPORT 2012-40P: Chapter Amendment
Community Development Department Council Chambers, 8:00 PM, October 1, 2012


To: Mayor and Board of Trustees
From: Paul Luke, Chairman, Skokie Plan Commission
Case: 2012-40P: Zoning Chapter Amendment
 Local Transit Systems


PLAN COMMISSION ANALYSIS
At its September 6, 2012 meeting, the Plan Commission reviewed proposed regulations
to add a definition of local transit systems to the Zoning chapter of the Village Code.
This case specifically addresses the use of our two CTA rail stations, which are in the
M2 Light Industry district. The new definition will allow a variety of limited retail
amenities, such sundries, books and magazines, and some food items to patrons of the
stations. These uses are not generally permitted uses on their own in the M2 district.
By defining these amenities as part of local transits systems, which is a permitted use in
all districts, the intent of the M2 district remains intact.


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


PLAN COMMISSION RECOMMENDATION AND VOTING
The Plan Commission recommends, by a vote of 8 ayes, 0 nays, and 1 Commissioner
absent, to amend sections of Chapter 118 Zoning of the Skokie Village Code, with text
to be added highlighted, as presented in the staff report for this case.


ATTACHMENTS
 1. Staff Report for case 2012-40P, dated September 6, 2012.
 2. Minutes for Plan Commission meeting for 2012-40P




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STAFF REPORT 2012-40P: Zoning Chapter Amendment
Community Development Department Council Chambers, 7:30 PM, September 6, 2012




To: Paul Luke, Chairman, Skokie Plan Commission
From: Steve Marciani, Planning Supervisor
Case: 2012-40P: Zoning Chapter Amendment
 Local Transit Systems


 General Information
 Petitioner Village of Skokie
 Purpose To add a definition of local transit systems to the Zoning
 chapter of the Village Code.

STAFF ANALYSIS
In a continuing effort to review, modernize, simplify, and reorganize the Zoning chapter
of the Skokie Village Code and to be proactive in promoting economic development, this
case specifically addresses the use of our two CTA rail stations, which are in the M2
Light Industry district.
The original Dempster train station building was built in 1925 and was located in what
is now the B3 Business district. After the Chicago North Shore and Milwaukee Railroad
ended its operation and closed that station in 1963, “temporary” platforms without a
station house were used from 1964-1994 south of the original building in the M2 Light
Industry. In 1994, the current station building was opened with a concession area
designated but never used as such, also in the M2 district. Until recently, this
concession area was used by Greyhound as a ticketing/customer service office. CTA
has begun marketing the concession area. The complicated land ownership and parcel
boundary lines makes rezoning the station to a district that would allow many
convenience uses not permitted in industrial districts very difficult. The station
buildings are located on land owned by ComEd and the Village while the land under the
tracks is owned by CTA.
Similarly, the new Oakton-Skokie station building is located on land owned by ComEd
while the land under the tracks is owed by CTA. The CTA land is flanked again by long
narrow strips owned by ComEd. All these parcels are also zoned M2.
By defining local transit systems, which are permitted uses in all zoning districts, to
include “station buildings that may include limited retail amenities such as ticket booths
sales and other trail uses commonly found in train or bus stations” we are able to


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preserve the integrity of the industrial districts but still allow for those amenities
typically associated with station facilities.
Health and fitness centers is another example in the Zoning chapter that uses a
definition to allow certain amenities within the facility, such as massage therapy, beauty
salons, child care, and food services.


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


ARTICLE I. IN GENERAL
…
Sec. 118-5. Definitions.
…
Local transit systems means the set of operational facilities and infrastructure
improvements associated with a transportation system that operates over regular
routes and on regular schedules within a local or metropolitan area, including, but not
limited to, tracks, shelters, parking, taxi stands, station buildings that may include
limited retail amenities such as ticket sales and other retail uses commonly found in
train or bus stations, and areas for loading and unloading passengers.
…




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 Plan Commission Meeting Minutes
 Date: September 6, 2012

A motion to approve the minutes of the August 2, 2012 meeting was made by Commissioner
Marek and seconded by Commissioner Stasica. All voted aye.

Case Description

2012-40P – Zoning Chapter Amendment:
The Village of Skokie is requesting to add a definition of local transit systems to the Zoning
chapter of the Village Code.

Discussion and Interested Parties

Legal Notice was properly advertised as prescribed by the Zoning Chapter.

Staff presented the case. Both the Dempster and the new Oakton train stations are located in the
M2 Light Industry district. A variety of limited retail amenities such as ticket booths, sales of
sundries, books and magazines, and some food items that are associated with people using the
stations are not available as they are not permitted uses in M2. Defining and adding local transit
systems to the zoning chapter allows the use to be permitted in all districts while keeping the
intent of the industrial zones intact.

The definition of Health and fitness centers in the Zoning chapter also is an example of a
definition allowing certain limited amenities to the people using the facility.

One Plan Commissioner stated that uses change over time and he would like to see an “included
but not limited to” list of possibilities. It was determined that this language was already in the
definition.


Recommendation and Voting

The Plan Commission moved to recommend approval to add the definition of local transit
systems to the Zoning chapter of the Village Code. The motion was approved with a vote of 8
ayes, 0 nays and 1 member absent.

Motion: Stasica Second: Berman Absent: O’Donnell

Ayes: 8
Nays: 0




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PLAN COMMISSION REPORT 2012-42P: Special Use Permit
Plan Commission Council Chambers, 8:00 PM October 1, 2012


To: Mayor and Board of Trustees
From: Paul Luke, Chairman
Case: 2012-42P: 3408 Main Street
 Special Use Permit for religious assembly

PLAN COMMISSION ANALYSIS
At its September 20, 2012 meeting, the Plan Commission heard the request of Albert
Hiok Lee and Rita Rana Lysoonwan, on behalf of Keith and Rosemarie Banks for
Restoration Christian Fellowship, for a special use permit in order to operate a religious
assembly use at 3408 Main Street in a B1 Service Commercial district. The church,
which would contain a total of 17 seats, would hold services on Sundays from 10 a.m.
to 12 p.m. and a bible study on Wednesday evenings from 7 p.m. to 9 p.m. Eight
congregants presently attend the church, which is operating in Evanston.
A total of 10 parking spaces are required for the church and other uses in the building.
The parking lot will be restriped to a 10 space layout, bringing the parking spaces into
compliance with Village Code.
The Plan Commission concurred with Staff’s recommendation to grant the special use
permit.

In response to a question by a commissioner who asked the petitioner whether they
anticipated an increase in the number of congregants in the future, given that the
worship area was limited to 17 seats, the petitioner responded that they hope to double
the number of attendees over the next year. If the church were to require additional
seating, the petitioner stated that he would request an amendment to his special use
permit in order to do so.

In response to another question by a commissioner, who asked whether on street
parking was available along Main Street in the vicinity of the proposed use, staff replied
that they were uncertain as to whether there was parking along the north side of Main
Street between Kimball Avenue and Trumbull Avenue due to the amount of driveways
present, but stated that there was parking along the south side of Main Street.


INTERESTED PARTIES
Legal notice was properly posted, advertised, and delivered to all property owners in
the area of the subject site and all occupants within the subject site as prescribed by
the Zoning Chapter. No interested parties spoke regarding this case.
APPEARANCE COMMISSION

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Appearance Commission review is not required.


PLAN COMMISSION RECOMMENDATIONS AND VOTING
The Plan Commission recommends by a vote of 9 ayes and 0 nays, that the petitioner’s
request for a special use permit for religious assembly at 3408 Main Street be
APPROVED, subject to the recommended conditions as amended.

ATTENDANCE AYES NAYS ABSENT
 Marek X
 O’Donnell X
 Stasica X
 Paradise X
 Carandang X
 Laxpati (Second) X
 Berman X
 Mitchell (Moved) X
 Luke X

ATTACHMENTS
1. Proposed Positive Findings of Fact for 2012-42P
2. Staff Report, dated September 20, 2012
3. Plan Commission Meeting Minutes for September 20, 2012
4. Plat of Survey dated November 16, 1996 (recertified)
5. Site Plan received August 12, 2012
6. Floor Plan received August 1, 2012
7. Land Use and Zoning Map




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PLAN COMMISSION
RECOMMENDED CONDITIONS 2012-42P: Special Use Permit
Plan Commission Council Chambers, 8:00 PM, October 1, 2012


RECOMMENDED SPECIAL USE CONDITIONS
1. Prior to the issuance of an occupancy permit, the property owner must:
 A. Repair or replace the rusted gutter along the north side of the building.
 B. Scrape and repaint the wood panels below the gutter on the north side of the
 building.
 C. Scrape and repaint the soffit above the front window of 3408 Main Street,
 where needed.
 D. Cover up all existing parking space striping and restripe the parking lot to
 provide a total of five 9-foot-wide parking spaces within each of the parking
 lots to the north and south of the building.
2. The maximum seating capacity in the worship area shall be limited to 17 seats. Any
 increase in the seating capacity or the overall area that the church occupies in the
 building shall require an amendment to the Special Use Permit through the full
 public hearing process along with a request for relief from Section 118-218(2) of the
 Village Code.
3. Any change in user to another religious group shall require an application for a new
 Special Use Permit, including public hearings.
4. One bicycle parking space must be provided in compliance with Section 118-221 of
 the Skokie Village Code and must be installed near the rear entrance to 3408 Main
 Street.
STANDARD SPECIAL USE CONDITIONS
5. The petitioners must develop the Subject Property in substantial conformance with
 the final Village approved plat of survey dated November 16, 1996, site plan
 received August 12, 2012, and floor plan dated August 1, 2012.
6. All fencing, walls, sidewalks, driveways, curbs, wheel stops, parking areas, signage,
 landscaping, structures, and any other facilities or infrastructure on the Subject
 Property must be maintained in a good state of repair, and when needed, be
 repaired or replaced in a timely manner.
7. Parking lot and exterior lighting must meet IES standards, be full cut-off design and
 be directed away from adjacent properties, subject to the approval of the
 Engineering Division.
8. All off-street parking spaces must be legibly striped and maintained.
9. All modifications to building elevations, signage, and landscaping shall be subject to
 the review and approval of the Skokie Appearance Commission.

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10. All signage must conform to the Skokie Village Code. Any sign on the Subject
 Property that is in violation of that Code must be removed or modified to conform
 with the Village Code prior to the issuance of an occupancy permit.
11. Vehicles must always be parked between, and not overlap, the striped lines of
 designated parking spaces and must not block driveways, sidewalks, aisles, or other
 points of access.
12. All private and public sidewalks must be maintained free of snow, ice, sleet, or other
 objects that may impede travel.
13. All buildings must meet current International Building and NFPA Life Safety Codes as
 amended.
14. Prior to the issuance of building permits, the petitioners must submit to the Planning
 Division of the Community Development Department the name, address, and
 telephone number of the company and contact person responsible for site
 maintenance in compliance with the special use permit.
15. If work is to be performed on public property or if public property is utilized or
 impacted during construction and/or development, the owner shall provide, or shall
 cause the developer and/or contractor to provide, the Village of Skokie with a
 certificate of insurance naming the Village of Skokie as additionally insured for any
 and all claims related to any and all work. The owner shall hold, and shall cause the
 developer and/or contractor to hold, the Village of Skokie harmless and indemnify
 the Village for any and all claims for property damage or personal injury related to
 work on or use of public property.
16. The petitioners shall comply with all Federal and State statutes, laws, rules and
 regulations and all Village codes, ordinances, rules, and regulations.
17. Failure to abide by any and all terms of this Ordinance shall be cause for the Village
 to initiate hearings to determine whether the subject Ordinance, as well as any
 applicable business licenses, should be revised or revoked.
18. The petitioners shall pay all costs related to any hearings conducted as a result of
 non-compliance with any of the provisions of the enabling ordinance. The costs
 shall include but not be limited to court reporter fees, attorney fees, and staff time
 required researching and conducting said hearing.




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PLAN COMMISSION
POSITIVE FINDINGS OF FACT 2012-42P: Special Use Permit
Community Development Department Council Chambers, 7:30 PM, October 1, 2012


1 Consideration The establishment, maintenance, or operation of the special use will
 not be detrimental to or endanger the public health, safety, morals,
 or general welfare; and the proposed building or use at the
 particular location is necessary or desirable to provide a service or a
 facility which is in the public interest and will contribute to the
 general welfare of the neighborhood or community.
 Findings The proposed use will not be detrimental to the public welfare and
 safety and will provide a service which is in the public interest.

2 Consideration The proposed building or use will not substantially change the
 character of the neighborhood, will not have an undue adverse
 affect upon adjacent property or property values in the
 neighborhood, will not unduly aggravate traffic conditions, and will
 not unduly burden essential public services such as drainage
 facilities, public utilities, and those services pertaining to public
 health, safety, and welfare in general.
 Findings The proposed use will not substantially change the character of the
 neighborhood, will not have an undue adverse affect upon adjacent
 property or property values in the neighborhood, will not unduly
 aggravate traffic conditions, and will not unduly burden essential
 public services. The church will replace a storefront that has been
 vacant for many months and add vitality to small commercial
 section of Main Street between McCormick Boulevard and Trumbull
 Avenue that has experienced a loss of several businesses over the
 past few years.
3 Consideration The proposed building(s) or use will be designed, arranged, and
 operated so as to permit the development and use of neighboring
 property in accordance with the applicable district regulations.
 Findings The proposed use will have minimal impact upon the rest of the
 subject site and the neighborhood because it will only be open 2
 days a week (on Sunday mornings and Wednesday evenings). The
 use will be designed and operated so as to permit the use of
 neighboring property in accordance with applicable district
 regulations.




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4 Consideration The proposed use will not alter or be contrary to the primary
 purpose of the zoning district of the area in which it is proposed,
 when its effect is considered in conjunction with the cumulative
 effect of the number of various special uses of all types already in
 the adjacent area and in the Village as a whole.
 Findings The proposed religious assembly use is not contrary to the primary
 purpose of the B1 Commercial district. The use is compatible with
 other uses and special uses in the adjacent area. Two uses on this
 block have existing special use permits: the technical school at the
 west end of the block and the apartment building at the east end.
 The proposed use will have no impact upon those uses or any other
 uses with special use permits in the adjacent area or in the Village
 as a whole.
5 Consideration The proposed use and its plan conform to the general intent of the
 Official Comprehensive Plan.
 Findings The site is designated as retail/service employment in the
 Comprehensive Plan and the proposed use conforms to the general
 intent of the plan.




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STAFF REPORT 2012-42P: Special Use Permit
Community Development Department Council Chambers, 7:30 PM, September 20, 2012


To: Paul Luke, Chairman, Skokie Plan Commission
From: Mike Voitik, Planning Technician
Re: Special Use Permit
 Religious Assembly
 Restoration Christian Fellowship
 3408 Main Street

General Information
Location 3408 Main Street
Purpose Special use permit for religious assembly
Petitioner Albert Hiok Lee and Rita Rana Lysoonwan, on behalf of Keith and
 Rosemarie Banks for Restoration Christian Fellowship
Size of Site 6,253.50 square feet (0.143 acres) with 50 feet of frontage on
 Main Street
Existing Zoning & B1 Service Commercial – beauty parlor, vacant commercial
Land Use space, food manufacturing
Adjacent Zoning & North R2 Single-Family – single-family residences
Land Use
 South R3 Combined Housing – multifamily residences
 R4 Multifamily Housing – multifamily residences
 East B1 Service Commercial – multifamily residence
 West B1 Service Commercial – dental clinic, technical school
Comprehensive Plan The site is designated as retail/service employment.


SITE INFORMATION
• The subject site contains a 1-story commercial building with 3 tenant spaces.
• Six nonconforming parking spaces are located within each of the parking lots to the
 north and south of the building.
• A public sidewalk is present on Main Street.
• The subject site is not directly served by public transportation. The Pace #250 bus
 is 4 blocks to the north along Dempster Street, and the CTA #97 bus is 4 blocks to
 the south along Oakton Street.
• A 16-foot-wide concrete paved public alley is located to the north of the subject site.

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• Overhead public utilities are present along the north side of the subject site.
• A driveway is present on Main Street and accesses the parking lot in front of the
 building.


STAFF ANALYSIS
Petitioner’s Submittal
The petitioner is requesting a special use permit for religious assembly in a B1 Service
Commercial district. Restoration Christian Fellowship intends to operate a church within
the center storefront of a strip mall located at 3406-3410 Main Street. The church,
which will contain a total of 17 seats, will hold services on Sundays from 10 a.m. to 12
p.m. and bible study on Wednesday evenings from 7 p.m. to 9 p.m. At the present
time, there are 8 active congregants.

A total of 12 parking spaces are present at the subject site right now, however they are
substandard in width and were a modification of the previous parking space
configuration. The parking lot will be restriped to restore the original 10 space layout,
bringing the parking spaces into compliance with Village Code. The petitioners do not
intend to make any changes to the exterior appearance of the building at this time.

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

 Engineering Division
 The Engineering Division has no objection to the petitioner’s request, subject to the
 conditions recommended by the Planning Division.

 Planning Division
 The Planning Division recommends approval of the special use permit for the
 religious assembly use. The church will replace a storefront that has been vacant
 for many months and add vitality to the commercial section of Main Street between
 McCormick Boulevard and Trumbull Avenue which has experienced a loss of several
 businesses over the past few years. The business will have minimal impact upon the
 rest of the subject site and the neighborhood because it will only be open 2 days a
 week for a period of 2 hours each day.

 Prior to the issuance of an occupancy permit, the existing parking space striping
 must be covered up and the parking lots to the north and south of the building must
 be restriped to provide a total of five 9-foot-wide parking spaces each. Additionally,

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 1 bicycle parking space must be provided in compliance with Section 118-221 of the
 Skokie Village Code and must be installed near the rear entrance to 3408 Main
 Street because the sidewalk in front of the building is not wide enough to provide
 sufficient pedestrian clearance around a bike rack.

APPEARANCE COMMISSION
Appearance Commission review is not required.

STAFF RECOMMENDATIONS
Staff recommends that the petitioner’s request for a special use permit for religious
assembly at 3408 Main Street be APPROVED, based upon the Proposed Positive
Findings of Fact and subject to the recommended and standard special use permit
conditions.

RECOMMENDED SPECIAL USE CONDITIONS
1. Prior to the issuance of an occupancy permit, the property owner must:
 A. Repair or replace the rusted gutter along the north side of the building.
 B. Scrape and repaint the wood panels below the gutter on the north side of the
 building.
 C. Scrape and repaint the soffit above the front window of 3408 Main Street,
 where needed.
 D. Cover up all existing parking space striping and restripe the parking lot to
 provide a total of five 9-foot-wide parking spaces within each of the parking
 lots to the north and south of the building.
2. The maximum seating capacity in the worship area shall be limited to 17 seats. Any
 increase in the seating capacity or the overall area that the church occupies in the
 building shall require an amendment to the Special Use Permit through the full
 public hearing process along with a request for relief from Section 118-218(2) of the
 Village Code.
3. Any change in user to another religious group shall require an application for a new
 Special Use Permit, including public hearings.
4. One bicycle parking space must be provided in compliance with Section 118-221 of
 the Skokie Village Code and must be installed near the rear entrance to 3408 Main
 Street.
STANDARD SPECIAL USE CONDITIONS
5. The petitioners must develop the Subject Property in substantial conformance with
 the final Village approved plat of survey dated November 16, 1996, site plan
 received August 12, 2012, and floor plan dated August 1, 2012.


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6. All fencing, walls, sidewalks, driveways, curbs, wheel stops, parking areas, signage,
 landscaping, structures, and any other facilities or infrastructure on the Subject
 Property must be maintained in a good state of repair, and when needed, be
 repaired or replaced in a timely manner.
7. Parking lot and exterior lighting must meet IES standards, be full cut-off design and
 be directed away from adjacent properties, subject to the approval of the
 Engineering Division.
8. All off-street parking spaces must be legibly striped and maintained.
9. All modifications to building elevations, signage, and landscaping shall be subject to
 the review and approval of the Skokie Appearance Commission.
10. All signage must conform to the Skokie Village Code. Any sign on the Subject
 Property that is in violation of that Code must be removed or modified to conform
 with the Village Code prior to the issuance of an occupancy permit.
11. Vehicles must always be parked between, and not overlap, the striped lines of
 designated parking spaces and must not block driveways, sidewalks, aisles, or other
 points of access.
12. All private and public sidewalks must be maintained free of snow, ice, sleet, or other
 objects that may impede travel.
13. All buildings must meet current International Building and NFPA Life Safety Codes as
 amended.
14. Prior to the issuance of building permits, the petitioners must submit to the Planning
 Division of the Community Development Department the name, address, and
 telephone number of the company and contact person responsible for site
 maintenance in compliance with the special use permit.
15. If work is to be performed on public property or if public property is utilized or
 impacted during construction and/or development, the owner shall provide, or shall
 cause the developer and/or contractor to provide, the Village of Skokie with a
 certificate of insurance naming the Village of Skokie as additionally insured for any
 and all claims related to any and all work. The owner shall hold, and shall cause the
 developer and/or contractor to hold, the Village of Skokie harmless and indemnify
 the Village for any and all claims for property damage or personal injury related to
 work on or use of public property.
16. The petitioners shall comply with all Federal and State statutes, laws, rules and
 regulations and all Village codes, ordinances, rules, and regulations.
17. Failure to abide by any and all terms of this Ordinance shall be cause for the Village
 to initiate hearings to determine whether the subject Ordinance, as well as any
 applicable business licenses, should be revised or revoked.
18. The petitioners shall pay all costs related to any hearings conducted as a result of
 non-compliance with any of the provisions of the enabling ordinance. The costs

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 shall include but not be limited to court reporter fees, attorney fees, and staff time
 required researching and conducting said hearing.

ATTACHMENTS
1. Proposed Positive Findings of Fact
2. Memorandum from the Engineering Division dated September 13, 2012
3. Plat of Survey dated November 16, 1996 (recertified)
4. Site Plan received August 12, 2012
5. Floor Plan received August 1, 2012
6. Land Use and Zoning Map




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Proposed Positive Findings of Fact 2012-42P: Special Use Permit
Community Development Department Council Chambers, 7:30 PM, September 20, 2012


1 Consideration The establishment, maintenance, or operation of the special use will
 not be detrimental to or endanger the public health, safety, morals,
 or general welfare; and the proposed building or use at the
 particular location is necessary or desirable to provide a service or a
 facility which is in the public interest and will contribute to the
 general welfare of the neighborhood or community.
 Findings The proposed use will not be detrimental to the public welfare and
 safety and will provide a service which is in the public interest.

2 Consideration The proposed building or use will not substantially change the
 character of the neighborhood, will not have an undue adverse
 affect upon adjacent property or property values in the
 neighborhood, will not unduly aggravate traffic conditions, and will
 not unduly burden essential public services such as drainage
 facilities, public utilities, and those services pertaining to public
 health, safety, and welfare in general.
 Findings The proposed use will not substantially change the character of the
 neighborhood, will not have an undue adverse affect upon adjacent
 property or property values in the neighborhood, will not unduly
 aggravate traffic conditions, and will not unduly burden essential
 public services. The church will replace a storefront that has been
 vacant for many months and add vitality to small commercial
 section of Main Street between McCormick Boulevard and Trumbull
 Avenue that has experienced a loss of several businesses over the
 past few years.
3 Consideration The proposed building(s) or use will be designed, arranged, and
 operated so as to permit the development and use of neighboring
 property in accordance with the applicable district regulations.
 Findings The proposed use will have minimal impact upon the rest of the
 subject site and the neighborhood because it will only be open 2
 days a week (on Sunday mornings and Wednesday evenings). The
 use will be designed and operated so as to permit the use of
 neighboring property in accordance with applicable district
 regulations.




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4 Consideration The proposed use will not alter or be contrary to the primary
 purpose of the zoning district of the area in which it is proposed,
 when its effect is considered in conjunction with the cumulative
 effect of the number of various special uses of all types already in
 the adjacent area and in the Village as a whole.
 Findings The proposed religious assembly use is not contrary to the primary
 purpose of the B1 Commercial district. The use is compatible with
 other uses and special uses in the adjacent area. Two uses on this
 block have existing special use permits: the technical school at the
 west end of the block and the apartment building at the east end.
 The proposed use will have no impact upon those uses or any other
 uses with special use permits in the adjacent area or in the Village
 as a whole.
5 Consideration The proposed use and its plan conform to the general intent of the
 Official Comprehensive Plan.
 Findings The site is designated as retail/service employment in the
 Comprehensive Plan and the proposed use conforms to the general
 intent of the plan.




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 Plan Commission Meeting Minutes
 Date: September 20, 2012

A motion to approve the minutes of the September 6, 2012 meeting was made by
Commissioner Stasica and seconded by Commissioner Mitchell. All voted aye.

Case Description

2012-42P – Special Use Permit: 3408 Main Street
Albert Hiok Lee and Rita Ratana Lysoonwan, on behalf of Keith and Rosemarie Banks for
Restoration Christian Fellowship, request a special use permit for religious assembly in a B1
Service Commercial district and any relief that may be discovered during the review of this
case.

Discussion and Interested Parties

Legal Notice was properly posted, advertised and delivered to all property owners in the area
of the subject site as prescribed by the Zoning Chapter.

Keith and Rosemarie Banks presented the case. He is an elder and she is the pastor for the
small, 8 member Christian based church. This storefront, located in a strip mall, has been
vacant for several years. They would like to hold religious services on Sunday mornings
from 10 AM to 12 PM and bible study on Wednesday evenings from 7 PM to 9PM. They
currently are operating out of the Masonic Temple in Evanston. Having the empty space
transformed into a viable use will help revitalize the area, increase foot traffic and be a
welcomed improvement to the neighborhood.

One Plan Commissioner asked about any expansion of the congregation within the next year.
They anticipate doubling in size by then. He also brought to their attention that a
recommended special use condition is only allowing 17 seats.

Staff summarized the report and is supportive of the use. There is no conflict with other
businesses at this site as the church will operate with limited hours. There are 12 existing
non-conforming, sub-standard parking spaces from a previous modification. The lot must be
re-striped to only contain 10 spaces. The building needs minor work for occupancy.

The petitioners worked closely with staff and are agreeable to the recommended conditions
listed in the report.

Recommendation and Voting

The Plan Commission moved to recommend approval for religious assembly at this location
based on positive findings of fact. The motion was approved with a vote of 9 ayes and 0
nays.

Motion: Mitchell Second: Laxpati

Ayes: 9
Nays: 0
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 2012-42P: 3408 Main Street (Special Use Permit)

12657
MINUTES of a regular meeting of the Mayor and the Board of Trustees of the Village of
Skokie, Cook County, Illinois held in the Council Chambers at 5127 Oakton Street at 8
p.m. on Monday, October 1, 2012


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

The Mayor called the meeting to order.
The Clerk called the Roll. Those present were Trustee Perille, Roberts, Sutker, Shah, Lorge
and Mayor Van Dusen. Trustee Bromberg was not present.
Motion to approve the Consent Agenda with the exception of Item D on the Corporation
Counsel’s report.
Moved: Trustee Roberts Seconded: Trustee Lorge
Ayes: Perille, Roberts, Sutker, Shah, Lorge and Mayor Van Dusen
Nays: None.
Absent: Bromberg.
MOTION CARRIED

* Approve, as submitted, minutes of regular meeting held September 19, 2012.
Omnibus vote.

* Approve Voucher List #10-FY13 of October 1, 2012.
Omnibus vote.

*Proclamations and Resolutions.
A. Proclamations:
King Kuts Day – October 6, 2012
Fire Prevention Week – October 7-13, 2012
Omnibus vote.

Recognition, Presentations and Awards.
A. A check to Skokie Fire Chief Ralph Czerwinski from Edward Czaja, Past State
Commander, Stanley Zygmun, Post Commander and Mark DeGroot, Post Adjutant from
the Skokie American Legion Post 320 for $100,000 to support the purchase of Fire
Department equipment-three power-load stretcher systems and drill tower
enhancements.

Appointments, Reappointments and Resignations.
A. Swearing in of the following personnel by the Board of Fire and Police
Commissioner Ralph Egloff.
Name Old Position New Position
Richard Wilken New Hire Police Officer
Jeffrey Riggs New Hire Police Officer
Sabih Khan New Hire Police Officer
Mayor Van Dusen congratulated the new Police Officers who introduced their family
and friends.

*B. Reappointments:
Board of Health (Two-Year Term): Bruce Gaynes, Patricia Urbanus
Cable Television Advisory Commission (Two-Year Term): Douglas Gordon (One-Year
Term as Chair)
Consumer Affairs Commission (Two-Year Term): Gregory C. Smith, Nancy Steinfink
Human Relations Commission (Three-Year Term): Michelle Reitman, Pearl W.
Rubenzik, Victoria Yan
Omnibus vote.

*C. Resignation:
Public Arts Advisory Commission: Sonya Baysinger
Omnibus vote.



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Monday, October 1, 2012 Page Two

Report of the Village Manager.
A. Intergovernmental Agreement with the City of Evanston Regarding Joint Use of Fire
Drill Tower.
Resolution 12-10-R-1196
Motion to adopt a Resolution authorizing execution of an Intergovernmental Agreement with
the City of Evanston regarding joint use of Fire Drill Tower located at Station 17 in Skokie.
Chief Czerwinski answered questions from the Board.
Moved: Trustee Lorge Seconded: Trustee Shah
Ayes: Perille, Roberts, Sutker, , Shah, Lorge and Mayor Van Dusen
Nays: None.
Absent: Bromberg.
MOTION CARRIED

*B. Bid Report – Landscaping of the Skokie Swift Oakton Station Area, Waiting Area Lot
and the Kiss-n-Ride Lot – Landworks, LTD, Bolingbrook, IL - $148,739.
Motion to award a contract to Landworks, LTD, Bolingbrook, IL in the amount of $148,739
for landscaping of the Skokie Swift Oakton Station Area, waiting area lot and the Kiss-n-Ride
Lot.
Omnibus vote.

*C. Bid Report – FY 2013 Purchase of Refuse-Packer Truck – Cumberland Service Center
Inc., Arlington Heights, IL - $229,797.
Motion to award a contract to Cumberland Service Center Inc., Arlington Heights, IL in the
amount of $229,797 for FY 2013 purchase of a refuse packer truck.
Omnibus vote.

*D. Bid Report – FY 2013 Sidewalk Plow – EJ Equipment Co., Manteno, IL - $101,747.
Motion to award a contract to EJ Equipment Co., Manteno, IL in the amount of $101,747 for
FY 2013 Sidewalk Plow.
Omnibus vote.

*E. Request to Sell Surplus Vehicles and Equipment.
Motion to approve the request of the Public Works Director to sell at auction certain surplus
vehicles and equipment.
Omnibus vote.

Report of the Corporation Counsel.
 CONSENT:
*A. Ordinance 12-10-Z-3941
Motion to adopt an ordinance approving a plat of dedication for a parcel of land located
adjacent to 3448-3464 Touhy Avenue, Skokie, Illinois in a B2 Commercial district for
utilization as a public right of way. This item is on the consent agenda for second reading and
adoption.
Omnibus vote.

*B. Ordinance 12-10-C-3942
Motion to adopt an ordinance amending Chapter 10 of the Skokie Village Code pertaining to
the retail sale and regulation of alcoholic liquor in the Village of Skokie. This item is on the
consent agenda for second reading and adoption.
Omnibus vote.

*C. Ordinance 12-10-T-3943
Motion to adopt an ordinance approving a traffic signal installation at Central Park Avenue and
Main Street in Skokie, Illinois. This item is on the consent agenda for second reading and
adoption.
Omnibus vote.

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Monday, October 1, 2012 Page Three

D. Ordinance 12-10-T-3944
Motion to adopt an ordinance reducing the posted speed limit from 30 miles per hour to 25
miles per hour on Main Street in Skokie, Illinois
Section 1 of the ordinance states that speed limit on Main Street, from McCormick Boulevard
to Lincoln Avenue and on Lincoln Avenue from Main Street to the Skokie Village Limits at
Linder Avenue, Skokie, Illinois, be and the same is hereby reduced from 30 miles per hour to
25 miles per hour, subject to the approval of the Illinois Department of Transportation for the
section of Lincoln Avenue from Main Street to Linder Avenue.
Moved: Trustee Roberts Seconded: Trustee Perille
Ayes: Perille, Roberts, Sutker, , Shah, Lorge and Mayor Van Dusen
Nays: None.
Absent: Bromberg.
MOTION CARRIED

Katherine Gudel, 5155 Brown read a prepared statement in opposition of the proposed
ordinance.


FIRST READING
E. An ordinance establishing the compensation of Michael M. Lorge as Corporation Counsel
for the Village of Skokie. This item is on the agenda for first reading and will be on the
October 15, 2012 agenda for second reading and adoption.

Unfinished Business.
A. Motion to defer to a date uncertain consideration of an ordinance pertaining to the
Licensing of Multi-Unit Residential Buildings.
There will be a committee chaired by Trustee Perille pertaining to the Licensing of
Multi-Unit Residential Buildings.
Moved: Trustee Sutker Seconded: Trustee Shah
Ayes: Perille, Roberts, Sutker, Shah, Lorge and Mayor Van Dusen
Nays: None.
Absent: Bromberg.
MOTION CARRIED

New Business.
A. Resolution 12-10-R-1197
Motion to adopt a Resolution Appointing Michael M. Lorge as Corporation Counsel for
the Village of Skokie.
Moved: Trustee Perille Seconded: Trustee Shah
Ayes: Perille, Roberts, Sutker, Shah, and Mayor Van Dusen
Nays: None.
Abstain:Lorge
Absent: Bromberg.
MOTION CARRIED

Plan Commission.
Chairman Paul Luke presented the Plan Commission Cases.
A. Plan Commission Case 2012-40P – Zoning Chapter Amendment – Definition of
Transit Systems
Motion to concur with the recommendation of the Plan Commission to amend sections
of Chapter 118 Zoning of the Skokie Village Cod regarding definition of transit systems.
Moved: Trustee Sutker Seconded: Trustee Shah
Ayes: Perille, Roberts, Sutker, Shah, Lorge and Mayor Van Dusen
Nays: None.
Absent: Bromberg.
MOTION CARRIED



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B. Plan Commission Case 2012-42P – Special Use Permit: 3408 Main Street –
Restoration Christian Fellowship
Motion to concur with the Plan Commission that the petitioner’s request for a special
use permit for religious assembly at 3408 Main be approved subject to all conditions.
Moved: Trustee Sutker Seconded: Trustee Roberts
Ayes: Perille, Roberts, Sutker, Shah, Lorge and Mayor Van Dusen
Nays: None.
Absent: Bromberg.
MOTION CARRIED


Citizen Comments.
Landlord Richard Toth thanked the Board for their consideration of the Licensing of Multi-
Unit Residential Buildings.

Adjournment
Motion to adjourn at.8:50 p.m.
Moved: Trustee Perille Seconded: Trustee Sutker
Ayes: Perille, Roberts, Sutker, Shah, Lorge and Mayor Van Dusen
Nays: None.
Absent: Bromberg.
MOTION CARRIED



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 Marlene Williams, Village Clerk




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Approved:
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George Van Dusen, Mayor




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