Board of Trustees — Skokie, IL
Date: 2016-02-01

MONDAY, FEBRUARY 1, 2016 – 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 Tuesday, January 19, 2016.

* 5. Approve Voucher List #18-FY16 of February 1, 2016.

 6. Proclamations and Resolutions.

 7. Recognition, Awards and Honorary Presentations.

* 8. Appointments, Reappointments and Resignations.
 A. Appointment:
 Sustainable Environmental Advisory Commission: Mr. Vijai Gupta

 B. Reappointments:
 Commission on Family Services: Rabbi Neil Brief, Yvonne Davis, Romeo Esangga,
 Shajan Jose, Lee Leibik, Edward McCarron, Don Miner, Heather O’Donnell, Nichole
 Perry, Stacey Porter, Richard Reagen, Annie Shear and Brian Williams as
 Commissioners and Harold Primack as Chair
 Fire Pension Board: George Van Geem
 Plan Commission: Scott Berman, Dakshes Laxpati, David Marek, George Mitchell,
 Josina Morita and Morton Paradise

 C. Resignation:
 Commission on Family Services: Leona Davis

 9. Presentations and Reports.

 10. Report of the Village Manager.
 A. Recommendations for New Nicor Natural Gas Franchise Agreement.

 11. Report of the Corporation Counsel.
 CONSENT:
 * A. An ordinance granting a special use permit to allow outdoor storage at 7322 Kedzie
 Avenue, Skokie, Illinois in an M3 Industry district (2015-39P). This item is on the
 consent agenda for second reading and adoption.
 * B. An ordinance amending Chapter 118, Article III, Section 118-141(b)(2) of the Skokie
 Village Code pertaining to outdoor storage of shopping carts and outdoor display of
 produce (2015-40P). This item is on the consent agenda for second reading and
 adoption.
 * C. An ordinance granting a special use permit to allow outdoor storage of shopping carts
 at 3358 Touhy Avenue, Skokie, Illinois in a B2 Commercial district and the repeal of
 Village Ordinance Number 13-12-Z-4020 (2015-41P). This item is on the consent
 agenda for second reading and adoption.
 * D. An ordinance granting a special use permit to allow outdoor seasonal display of
 produce at 3358 Touhy Avenue, Skokie, Illinois in a B2 Commercial district (2015-
 42P). This item is on the consent agenda for second reading and adoption.


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 * E. An ordinance granting a special use permit to allow outdoor seasonal garden and plant
 material sales at 3358 Touhy Avenue, Skokie, Illinois in a B2 Commercial district
 (2015-43P). This item is on the consent agenda for second reading and adoption.
 * F. An ordinance approving a plat of dedication for a portion of the property located at
 7941 Lincoln Avenue, Skokie, Illinois in a CX Core Mixed-Use district. This item is on
 the consent agenda for second reading and adoption.
 * G. An ordinance approving a plat of dedication for property located at 7947 Lincoln
 Avenue, Skokie, Illinois in a CX Core Mixed-Use district. This item is on the consent
 agenda for second reading and adoption.

 12. Unfinished Business.
 A. 2016-17 Community Development Block Grant Hearing #3

 13. New Business.
 A. Skokie Plan Commission Case 2007-12P: A request by Orchard Village, Inc., at 7638,
 7651, 7660, 7669, 7670 and 7671 Marmora and 7660 Gross Point Road for an
 amendment to site plan approval Ordinance 07-6-Z-3516 through the modified review
 procedure to allow changes to the site plan

 14. Plan Commission.
 A. Plan Commission Case 2015-44P – Zoning Map Amendment: 5201-5227 Touhy Ave
 B. Plan Commission Case 2015-45P – Site Plan Approval: 5201-5239 Touhy Ave
 C. Plan Commission Case 2015-46P – Special Use Permit: 5211 Touhy Avenue (Limited
 service restaurant with drive-through)
 D. Plan Commission Case 2015-47P – Special Use Permit: 5211 Touhy Avenue (Outdoor
 dining)

 15. Citizen Comments.

 16. Adjournment.




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 THIS ORDINANCE MAY BE CITED AS
 VILLAGE ORDINANCE NUMBER

 16-2-Z-


 AN ORDINANCE GRANTING A SPECIAL USE PERMIT TO ALLOW
 OUTDOOR STORAGE AT 7322 KEDZIE AVENUE, SKOKIE, ILLINOIS
 IN AN M3 INDUSTRY DISTRICT

1 WHEREAS, the owner (hereinafter “Petitioner”) of the following described real property:

2 PARCEL 1: LOTS 11 AND 12 IN NATIONAL BRICK COMPANY’S INDUSTRIAL SUBDIVISION OF
3 PART OF THE SOUTHEAST ¼ OF SECTION 26, TOWNSHIP 41 NORTH, RANGE 13, EAST OF
4 THE THIRD PRINCIPAL MERIDIAN, IN COOK COUNTY, ILLINOIS.
 5 PARCEL 2: EASEMENT FOR INGRESS AND EGRESS INCLUDING THE EASEMENTS
 6 DESCRIBED IN THE WARRANTY DEED FROM NATIONAL BRICK COMPANY TO KENNETH P.
 7 JOHNSON, RECORDED JANUARY 22, 1959 AS DOCUMENT 17434486 OVER THE 86.00 FEET
 8 OF THE SOUTH 964.12 FEET (AS MEASURED ON THE WEST LINE THEREOF AND AT 90
 9 DEGREES THERETO) OF THE WEST 66.00 FEET OF THE SOUTHWEST ¼ OF SECTION 25,
10 TOWNSHIP 41 NORTH, RANGE 13, EAST OF THE THIRD PRINCIPAL MERIDIAN, IN COOK
11 COUNTY, ILLINOIS.
12 PIN: 10-26-401-086-0000
13 more commonly described as 7322 Kedzie Avenue, Skokie, Illinois (hereinafter “Subject
14 Property”), petitioned the Village of Skokie for a special use permit to allow outdoor storage
15 in conjunction with a landscape services business, R&G Almanza Landscaping, Inc.
16 (hereinafter “R&G”), in an M3 Industry district; and

17 WHEREAS, the current outdoor storage area located to the west of the building is not
18 visible from Kedzie Avenue. The outdoor storage area is well-screened on the west side by
19 existing vegetation growing along the east bank of the North Shore Channel. As a condition of
20 this special use permit, additional screening of planted shrubs shall be provided along the
21 fences to the north and south sides of the outdoor storage area; and

22 WHEREAS, the Skokie Plan Commission, after hearing all testimony, at a public
23 hearing duly held on December 3, 2015, for which proper legal notice had been achieved and
24 no interested parties appeared, aside from the Petitioner, (a) made the appropriate findings of
25 fact as required under Section 118-6(f) of the Skokie Village Code, and (b) voted to
26 recommend to the Mayor and Board of Trustees that the requested special use permit be
27 granted subject to the conditions contained in the Plan Commission Report dated January 4,
28 2016; and

29 WHEREAS, the Mayor and Board of Trustees, at a public meeting duly held on
30 January 4, 2016, concurred in the aforesaid recommendations and findings of fact of the
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1 NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED by the Mayor and Board of Trustees of the
2 Village of Skokie, Cook County, Illinois:

3 Section 1: That the special use permit requested by the Petitioner to allow outdoor
4 storage, in conjunction with a landscape services business, at the Subject Property,
5 described above and commonly known as 7322 Kedzie Avenue, Skokie, Illinois, in an M3
6 Industry district, be and the same is hereby granted and approved subject to each of the
7 conditions set forth below:
8 1. No landscaping materials shall be permitted to be stored within any driveway
9 or parking space at the Subject Property;
10 2. Densely planted shrubs that are a minimum of 8 feet in height must be planted
11 and maintained along the fences on the north and south sides of the outdoor
12 storage area in order to provide additional required screening;
13 3. The Petitioner shall develop the Subject Property in substantial conformance
14 with the final Village approved site plan dated October 9, 2015:
15 4. All fencing, walls, sidewalks, driveways, curbs, wheel stops, parking areas,
16 signage, landscaping, structures, and any other facilities or infrastructure on
17 the Subject Property shall be maintained in a good state of repair, and when
18 needed, be repaired or replaced in a timely manner;
19 5. All private and public sidewalks shall be maintained free of snow, ice, sleet, or
20 other objects that may impede travel;
21 6. The Petitioners shall comply with all Federal and State statutes, laws, rules
22 and regulations and all Village codes, ordinances, rules, and regulations;
23 7. Failure to abide by any and all terms of this Ordinance shall be cause for the
24 Village to initiate hearings to determine whether the subject Ordinance, as well
25 as any applicable business licenses, should be revised or revoked;
26 8. All off-street parking spaces shall be legibly striped and maintained;
27 9. Any plan to modify parking lot striping must be approved by the Director of
28 Engineering;
29 10. Vehicles shall not be allowed to be parked in or otherwise block common
30 driveways, sidewalks, aisles, or other points of access at any time, shall only
31 be parked in designated parking spaces, and shall not overlap the striped lines
32 of designated parking spaces;
33 11. The Petitioner shall submit to the Planning Division electronic files of the site
34 plan in its approved and finalized form. The files shall be scaled 2-
35 dimensional drawing files on non-compressed, non-read only CD-ROM *.dwg
36 AutoCAD format;
37 12. The Petitioners shall pay all costs related to any hearings conducted as a
38 result of non-compliance with any of the provisions of the enabling ordinance.
39 The costs shall include but not be limited to court reporter fees, attorney fees,
40 and staff time required researching and conducting said hearing; and
41 13. Failure to abide by any and all terms of this Ordinance shall be cause for the
42 Village to initiate hearings to determine whether the subject Ordinance, as well
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1 as any applicable business licenses, should be revised or revoked. The
2 Petitioner shall pay all costs related to any hearings conducted as a result of
3 non-compliance with any of the provisions of the enabling ordinance. The
4 costs shall include but not be limited to court reporter fees, attorney fees, and
5 staff time required researching and conducting said hearing.

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

9 Section 3: That this Ordinance shall be in full force and effect from and after its
10 passage, approval and recordation as provided by law.
11 ADOPTED this day of February, 2016.
12
13 Village Clerk
14 Ayes:
15 Nays:
16 Absent:
17 Approved by me this day of
18 Attested and filed in my February, 2016.
19 office this day of
20 February, 2016.
21
22 Mayor, Village of Skokie
23
24 Village Clerk
25
26


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 THIS ORDINANCE MAY BE CITED AS
 VILLAGE ORDINANCE NUMBER

 16-2-C-

 AN ORDINANCE AMENDING CHAPTER 118, ARTICLE III, SECTION
 118-141(b)(2) OF THE SKOKIE VILLAGE CODE PERTAINING TO
 OUTDOOR STORAGE OF SHOPPING CARTS AND OUTDOOR
 DISPLAY OF PRODUCE


1 WHEREAS, Chapter 118, Article III, Section 118-141(b)(2) of the Skokie Village Code
2 provides for rules, regulations and requirements for business districts, and specifically outside
3 uses, in the Village of Skokie (hereinafter “Village”); and

4 WHEREAS, Roundy’s Illinois, LLC (hereinafter “Roundy’s”) operates the Mariano’s
5 store at 3358 Touhy Avenue in a B2 Commercial district; and

6 WHEREAS, the Skokie Plan Commission reviewed a case by Roundy’s to amend
7 Section 118-141(b)(2) of the Skokie Village Code to allow outdoor storage of shopping carts
8 and the display of produce as special uses in business districts; and

9 WHEREAS, currently the Village allows temporary storage of shopping carts in
10 collection corrals within parking lots, but otherwise does not allow outdoor storage of
11 shopping carts or the outdoor display of produce; and

12 WHEREAS, at a public hearing of the Skokie Plan Commission, duly held on
13 December 3, 2015, for which proper notice had been achieved, testimony was heard
14 concerning this request. No interested parties spoke aside from Roundy’s; and

15 WHEREAS, after hearing all testimony and discussion, the Plan Commission voted
16 to concur with an amended form of the staff recommendation to allow by special use permit,
17 the outdoor storage of shopping carts, with no stated restrictions, and the outdoor display of
18 produce; and

19 WHEREAS, the Skokie Plan Commission recommended to the Mayor and Board of
20 Trustees that Chapter 118, Article III, Section 118-141(b)(2) of the Skokie Village Code be
21 amended accordingly, as outlined in the Plan Commission Report dated January 4, 2016; and

22 WHEREAS, the Mayor and Board of Trustees at a public meeting duly held on
23 January 4, 2016, concurred in the aforesaid recommendation of the Skokie Plan Commission;
24 and

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

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1 Section 1: That Chapter 118, Article III, Section 118-141(b)(2) of the Skokie Village
2 Code be and the same is hereby amended in the manner hereinafter indicated. The new
3 material is highlighted in bold and the material to be deleted is highlighted and stricken
4 through.

5 Chapter 118 ZONING
6 …

7 ARTICLE III. DISTRICT REGULATIONS
8 …

9 Division 3. Business Districts
10 …

11 Sec. 118-141. Generally.
12 …

13 (b) General requirements. General requirements are as follows:
14 …

15 (2) Outside uses. All business, servicing, storing, or processing shall be
16 conducted within completely enclosed principal buildings, except as otherwise
17 provided by this chapter, other applicable Village codes, or as follows:
18 a. Activities needing a special use permit, if the activity is conducted with
19 a principal use in the district:
20 1. Outside vending machines and propane sales.
21 2. Garden and plant material sales in a roofed area that is at least
22 40 percent enclosed by walls.
23 3. Outside storage, display, sales, or rental of motor vehicles or
24 boats.
25 4. Shopping carts.
26 5. Seasonal display of whole, uncut fruits and vegetables that
27 do not need to be refrigerated, are stored at least 6” off the
28 ground, and are displayed only during store business
29 hours.
30 …

31 Section 2: That this Ordinance shall be in full force and effect from and after its
32 passage, approval and publication in pamphlet form as provided by law.
33
34
35
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 ADOPTED this day of February, 2016.

 Ayes:
 Nays: Village Clerk
 Absent:

 Attested and filed in my office Approved by me this day of
 this day of February, 2016; February, 2016.
 and published in pamphlet form
 according to law from February
 , 2016 to February , 2016.
 Mayor, Village of Skokie


 Village Clerk
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 THIS ORDINANCE MAY BE CITED AS
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 AN ORDINANCE GRANTING A SPECIAL USE PERMIT TO ALLOW
 OUTDOOR STORAGE OF SHOPPING CARTS AT 3358 TOUHY AVENUE,
 SKOKIE, ILLINOIS IN A B2 COMMERCIAL DISTRICT AND THE REPEAL
 OF VILLAGE ORDINANCE NUMBER 13-12-Z-4020

1 WHEREAS, the owner (hereinafter “Petitioner”) of the following described real property:

2 LOT 1 IN SKOKIE COMMONS SUBDIVISION, BEING A SUBDIVISION OF THAT PART
3 OF THE SOUTHEAST QUARTER OF SECTION 26, TOWNSHIP 41 NORTH, RANGE 13,
4 EAST OF THE THIRD PRINCIPAL MERIDIAN, IN COOK COUNTY, ILLINOIS.
5 PIN: 10-26-403-002-0000

6 more commonly described as 3358 Touhy Avenue, Skokie, Illinois (hereinafter “Subject
7 Property”), petitioned the Village of Skokie for a special use permit to allow outdoor storage
8 of shopping carts in a B2 Commercial district; and

9 WHEREAS, this case was presented to the Skokie Plan Commission in conjunction
10 with three (3) companion cases: 2015-40P, 2015-42P and 2015-43P, all pertaining to the
11 Mariano’s Fresh Market grocery store located on the Subject Property; and

12 WHEREAS, the Petitioner has requested to be allowed to store shopping carts in the
13 front of the store within a decorative corral and a second single row of carts along the north
14 side of the building. Additionally, Petitioner has requested the repeal of the current special use
15 permit, Village Ordinance Number 13-12-Z-4020, regulating outdoor seasonal display and
16 plant material sales, as this would pertain to the same space as the requested placement of
17 shopping carts; and

18 WHEREAS, while staff agreed with Petitioner’s request to allow storage of shopping
19 carts along the north side of the building, they were opposed to allowing the carts in front of the
20 store because it was felt that there was adequate room inside the store for carts and there has
21 been a history of multiple rows of shopping carts at the Subject Property; and

22 WHEREAS, the Skokie Plan Commission, at a public hearing duly held on December
23 3, 2015, for which proper legal notice had been achieved and no interested parties appeared
24 aside from the Petitioner, heard testimony from both the Petitioner and the Director of
25 Community Development; and

26 WHEREAS, the Skokie Plan Commission went on and (a) made the
27 appropriate findings of fact as required under Section 118-6(f) of the Skokie Village Code, and
28 (b) voted to recommend to the Mayor and Board of Trustees that the requested special use

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1 permit, as Petitioner had submitted, be granted subject to the conditions contained in the Plan
2 Commission Report dated January 4, 2016; and

3 WHEREAS, the Mayor and Board of Trustees, at a public meeting duly held on
4 January 4, 2016, concurred in the aforesaid recommendations and findings of fact of the
5 Skokie Plan Commission;

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

8 Section 1: That the special use permit requested by the Petitioner to be allowed to
9 store shopping carts in front and on the north side of the Mariano’s store at the Subject
10 Property, described above and commonly known as 3358 Touhy Avenue, Skokie, Illinois, in a
11 B2 Commercial district, be and the same is hereby granted and approved subject to each of
12 the conditions set forth below:
13 1. The Petitioner shall operate and maintain the outdoor storage of shopping
14 carts in substantial conformance with the Hardscape Plan, dated October 13,
15 2015;
16 2. The shopping carts must not block doors, fire hydrants, or sprinkler
17 connections;
18 3. A 5-foot-wide sidewalk must be maintained free of obstructions along the front
19 and to the north of the store at all times;
20 4. No encroachments will be allowed near accessible ramps and must be clear
21 for patrons with accessibility needs;
22 5. The Petitioners shall comply with all Federal and State statutes, laws, rules
23 and regulations and all Village codes, ordinances, rules, and regulations;
24 6. Failure to abide by any and all terms of this Ordinance shall be cause for the
25 Village to initiate hearings to determine whether the subject Ordinance, as well
26 as any applicable business licenses, should be revised or revoked; and
27 7. The Petitioners shall pay all costs related to any hearings conducted as a
28 result of non-compliance with any of the provisions of the enabling ordinance.
29 The costs shall include but not be limited to court reporter fees, attorney fees,
30 and staff time required researching and conducting said hearing.

31 Section 2: That Village Ordinance Number 13-12-Z-4020, pertaining to the
32 previous special use permit at the Subject Property, be and the same is hereby repealed.
33 Any previous Village Ordinances which were repealed by the foregoing ordinance shall
34 remain repealed and are null and void. Nothing in this Ordinance shall be construed to
35 reinstate any previously repealed ordinances.

36 Section 3: That a notice of the approval of this Ordinance incorporating the
37 conditions contained herein shall be executed by the owner of the property in writing and
38 duly recorded with the Cook County Recorder of Deeds Office at the owner’s expense.

39 Section 4: That this Ordinance shall be in full force and effect from and after its
40 passage, approval and recordation as provided by law.
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1 ADOPTED this day of February, 2016.
2
3 Village Clerk
4 Ayes:
5 Nays:
6 Absent:
7 Approved by me this day of
8 Attested and filed in my February, 2016.
9 office this day of
10 February, 2016.
11
12 Mayor, Village of Skokie
13
14 Village Clerk




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 THIS ORDINANCE MAY BE CITED AS
 VILLAGE ORDINANCE NUMBER

 16-2-Z-


 AN ORDINANCE GRANTING A SPECIAL USE PERMIT TO ALLOW
 OUTDOOR SEASONAL DISPLAY OF PRODUCE AT 3358 TOUHY
 AVENUE, SKOKIE, ILLINOIS IN A B2 COMMERCIAL DISTRICT

1 WHEREAS, the owner (hereinafter “Petitioner”) of the following described real property:

2 LOT 1 IN SKOKIE COMMONS SUBDIVISION, BEING A SUBDIVISION OF THAT PART
3 OF THE SOUTHEAST QUARTER OF SECTION 26, TOWNSHIP 41 NORTH, RANGE 13,
4 EAST OF THE THIRD PRINCIPAL MERIDIAN, IN COOK COUNTY, ILLINOIS.
5 PIN: 10-26-403-002-0000
6 more commonly described as 3358 Touhy Avenue, Skokie, Illinois (hereinafter “Subject
7 Property”), petitioned the Village of Skokie for a special use permit to allow outdoor
8 seasonal display of produce in a B2 Commercial district; and

9 WHEREAS, this case was presented to the Skokie Plan Commission in conjunction with
10 three (3) companion cases: 2015-40P, 2015-41P and 2015-43P, all pertaining to the Mariano’s
11 Fresh Market grocery store located on the Subject Property; and

12 WHEREAS, the proposed location for the outdoor display is north of the north
13 customer entrance along the curved portion of the building; and

14 WHEREAS, after all discussion, the Skokie Plan Commission concurred with staff’s
15 recommendation to allow the outdoor display with the additional condition that a waste
16 receptacle be placed adjacent to the seasonal produce area; and

17 WHEREAS, the Skokie Plan Commission, at a public hearing duly held on December
18 3, 2015, for which proper legal notice had been achieved and no interested parties appeared,
19 aside from the Petitioner, (a) made the appropriate findings of fact as required under Section
20 118-6(f) of the Skokie Village Code, and (b) voted to recommend to the Mayor and Board of
21 Trustees that the requested special use permit be granted subject to the conditions contained
22 in the Plan Commission Report dated January 4, 2016; and

23 WHEREAS, the Mayor and Board of Trustees, at a public meeting duly held on
24 January 4, 2016, concurred in the aforesaid recommendations and findings of fact of the
25 Skokie Plan Commission;

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

28 Section 1: That the special use permit requested by the Petitioner to allow outdoor
29 seasonal display of produce at the Subject Property, described above and commonly known

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1 as 3358 Touhy Avenue, Skokie, Illinois, in a B2 Commercial district, be and the same is
2 hereby granted and approved subject to each of the conditions set forth below:
3 1. The Petitioner shall operate and maintain the outdoor seasonal sales of
4 produce in substantial conformance with the Hardscape Plan, dated October
5 13, 2015;
6 2. A 5-foot-wide sidewalk must be maintained free of obstructions along the front
7 of the store at all times;
8 3. No encroachments will be allowed near accessible ramps and must be clear
9 for patrons with accessibility needs;
10 4. One waste receptacle must be placed and maintained by the petitioner
11 adjacent to the outdoor seasonal produce area when the area is in use;
12 5. The Petitioners shall comply with all Federal and State statutes, laws, rules
13 and regulations and all Village codes, ordinances, rules, and regulations;
14 6. Failure to abide by any and all terms of this Ordinance shall be cause for the
15 Village to initiate hearings to determine whether the subject Ordinance, as well
16 as any applicable business licenses, should be revised or revoked; and
17 7. The Petitioners shall pay all costs related to any hearings conducted as a
18 result of non-compliance with any of the provisions of the enabling ordinance.
19 The costs shall include but not be limited to court reporter fees, attorney fees,
20 and staff time required researching and conducting said hearing.

21 Section 2: 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 3: 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 February, 2016.
27
28 Village Clerk
29 Ayes:
30 Nays:
31 Absent:
32 Approved by me this day of
33 Attested and filed in my February, 2016.
34 office this day of
35 February, 2016.
36
37 Mayor, Village of Skokie
38
39 Village Clerk




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 THIS ORDINANCE MAY BE CITED AS
 VILLAGE ORDINANCE NUMBER

 16-2-Z-


 AN ORDINANCE GRANTING A SPECIAL USE PERMIT TO ALLOW
 OUTDOOR SEASONAL GARDEN AND PLANT MATERIAL SALES
 AT 3358 TOUHY AVENUE, SKOKIE, ILLINOIS IN A B2
 COMMERCIAL DISTRICT


1 WHEREAS, the owner (hereinafter “Petitioner”) of the following described real property:

2 LOT 1 IN SKOKIE COMMONS SUBDIVISION, BEING A SUBDIVISION OF THAT PART
3 OF THE SOUTHEAST QUARTER OF SECTION 26, TOWNSHIP 41 NORTH, RANGE 13,
4 EAST OF THE THIRD PRINCIPAL MERIDIAN, IN COOK COUNTY, ILLINOIS.
5 PIN: 10-26-403-002-0000
6 more commonly described as 3358 Touhy Avenue, Skokie, Illinois (hereinafter “Subject
7 Property”), petitioned the Village of Skokie for a special use permit to allow outdoor
8 seasonal garden and plant material sales in a B2 Commercial district; and

9 WHEREAS, this case was presented to the Skokie Plan Commission in conjunction
10 with three (3) companion cases: 2015-40P, 2015-41P and 2015-42P, all pertaining to the
11 Mariano’s Fresh Market grocery store located on the Subject Property; and

12 WHEREAS, Petitioner has requested to be allowed one outdoor sales area north of the
13 north customer entrance along the curved portion of the building; and

14 WHEREAS, the Skokie Plan Commission, at a public hearing duly held on December
15 3, 2015, for which proper legal notice had been achieved and no interested parties appeared,
16 aside from the Petitioner; (a) made the appropriate findings of fact as required under Section
17 118-6(f) of the Skokie Village Code and (b) voted to recommend to the Mayor and Board of
18 Trustees that the requested special use permit be granted subject to the conditions contained
19 in the Plan Commission Report dated January 4, 2016; and

20 WHEREAS, the Mayor and Board of Trustees, at a public meeting duly held on
21 January 4, 2016, concurred in the aforesaid recommendations and findings of fact of the
22 Skokie Plan Commission;

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

25 Section 1: That the special use permit requested by the Petitioner to allow outdoor
26 seasonal garden and plant material sales in a B2 Commercial district at the Subject
27 Property, described above and commonly known as 3358 Touhy Avenue, Skokie, Illinois, in a

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1 B2 Commercial district, be and the same is hereby granted and approved subject to each of
2 the conditions set forth below:

3 1. The Petitioner shall operate and maintain the seasonal produce sales in
4 substantial conformance with the Hardscape Plan, dated October 13, 2015;
5 2. A 5-foot-wide sidewalk must be maintained free of obstructions along the front
6 of the store at all times;
7 3. No encroachments will be allowed near accessible ramps and must be clear
8 for patrons with accessibility needs;
9 4. The Petitioners shall comply with all Federal and State statutes, laws, rules
10 and regulations and all Village codes, ordinances, rules, and regulations;
11 5. Failure to abide by any and all terms of this Ordinance shall be cause for the
12 Village to initiate hearings to determine whether the subject Ordinance, as well
13 as any applicable business licenses, should be revised or revoked; and
14 6. The Petitioners shall pay all costs related to any hearings conducted as a
15 result of non-compliance with any of the provisions of the enabling ordinance.
16 The costs shall include but not be limited to court reporter fees, attorney fees,
17 and staff time required researching and conducting said hearing.

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

21 Section 3: That this Ordinance shall be in full force and effect from and after its
22 passage, approval and recordation as provided by law.
23 ADOPTED this day of February, 2016.
24
25
26 Village Clerk
27 Ayes:
28 Nays:
29 Absent:
30 Approved by me this day of
31 Attested and filed in my February, 2016.
32 office this day of
33 February, 2016.
34
35 Mayor, Village of Skokie
36
37 Village Clerk




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 THIS ORDINANCE MAY BE CITED AS
 VILLAGE ORDINANCE NUMBER
 16-2-Z-


 AN ORDINANCE APPROVING A PLAT OF DEDICATION FOR A
 PORTION OF THE PROPERTY LOCATED AT 7941 LINCOLN
 AVENUE, SKOKIE, ILLINOIS IN A CX CORE MIXED-USE DISTRICT

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

2 THE EASTERLY 2.00 FEET OF LOT 12, AND THE EASTERLY 2.00 FEET OF THE
3 NORTHERLY 15.00 FEET OF LOT 13 IN BLOCK 2 IN THE CIRCUIT COURT
4 PARTITION OF LOTS 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17 AND 18 IN
5 WILLIAM LILL ADMINISTRATOR’S SUBDIVISION OF THE NORTHEAST QUARTER
6 OF SECTION 28, TOWNSHIP 41 NORTH, RANGE 13 EAST, EXCEPTING
7 THEREFROM THAT PORTION THEREOF FALLING WITHIN LOTS 5 AND 6 OF THE
8 COUNTY CLERK’S DIVISION OF SECTION 28 AFORESAID; IN COOK COUNTY,
9 ILLINOIS.
10 Permanent Index Numbers (hereinafter “PINS”): portion of 10-28-200-046-0000 and
11 10-28-200-047-0000
12 more commonly known as a portion of 7941 Lincoln Avenue, Skokie, Illinois (hereinafter the
13 “Subject Property”) in a CX Core Mixed-Use district, is dedicating the Subject Property, as
14 depicted on the “Plat of Dedication”, dated November 24, 2015 and subsequently revised
15 December 4, 2015, a copy of which is attached hereto as Exhibit “1”; and

16 WHEREAS, the Subject Property measures 2.00 feet by 40.00 feet and runs along
17 the eastern side of Lots 12 and 13 and is being dedicated for the purpose of widening the
18 existing public alley; and

19 WHEREAS, the dedication will provide land for the future widening of the alley to 20
20 feet just east of the future Chase Bank to be constructed at 7941 Lincoln Avenue, in order
21 to meet current commercial alley right of way widths; and

22 WHEREAS, the plat meets all Village requirements and the property owner will not
23 be compensated for the dedication of the Subject Property; and

24 WHEREAS, the Village has determined that subsequent to the dedication of the
25 Subject Property, the property located at 7941 Lincoln Avenue, as a whole, will be deemed
26 to be legal non-conforming due to the reduced size of the setbacks. The property owner
27 has relied on this determination in making the dedication of the Subject Property. Any
28 required permits related to building and construction on the property, subsequent to this
29 dedication, will be issued as long as all other requirements are met; and



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1 WHEREAS, the Community Development Department Director reviewed the request
2 for the dedication and recommended to the Mayor and Board of Trustees that the requested
3 dedication be approved as stated in his memorandum dated December 8, 2015; and

4 WHEREAS, the Mayor and Board of Trustees, at a public meeting duly held on
5 February 1, 2016 concurred in the aforesaid recommendation of the Community
6 Development Department 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 Subject Property, legally described above
12 and commonly known as a portion of 7941 Lincoln Avenue, Skokie, Illinois, in a CX Core
13 Mixed-Use district, as depicted on the “Plat of Dedication”, dated November 24, 2015 and
14 subsequently revised December 4, 2015, be approved.

15 Section 3: That the “Plat of Dedication”, dated November 24, 2015 and
16 subsequently revised December 4, 2015, attached as “Exhibit 1”, except as it may be
17 revised subject to the approval of the Corporation Counsel and the Village Manager or
18 designee, be and the same is hereby accepted. The Plat shall be recorded with the Cook
19 County Recorder of Deeds Office.

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

23 Section 5: That this Ordinance shall be in full force and effect from and after its
24 passage, approval and recordation as provided by law.
25 ADOPTED this day of February, 2016.
26
27
28 Ayes: Village Clerk
29 Nays:
30 Absent: Approved by me this
31 day of February, 2016.
32 Attested and filed in my office
33 this day of February, 2016.
34
35
36
37 Village Clerk Mayor, Village of Skokie
38
39
40



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 THIS ORDINANCE MAY BE CITED AS
 VILLAGE ORDINANCE NUMBER
 16-2-Z-


 AN ORDINANCE APPROVING A PLAT OF DEDICATION FOR
 PROPERTY LOCATED AT 7947 LINCOLN AVENUE, SKOKIE,
 ILLINOIS IN A CX CORE MIXED-USE DISTRICT

1 WHEREAS, the Village of Skokie (hereinafter “Village"), the owner of the following
2 described real property:

3 THE EASTERLY 2.00 FEET OF LOTS 9, 10 AND 11 IN BLOCK 2 IN THE CIRCUIT
4 COURT PARTITION OF LOTS 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17 AND 18
5 IN WILLIAM LILL ADMINISTRATOR’S SUBDIVISION OF THE NORTHEAST
6 QUARTER OF SECTION 28, TOWNSHIP 41 NORTH, RANGE 13 EAST,
7 EXCEPTING THEREFROM THAT PORTION THEREOF FALLING WITHIN LOTS 5
8 AND 6 OF THE COUNTY CLERK’S DIVISION OF SECTION 28 AFORESAID, IN
9 COOK COUNTY, ILLINOIS.
10 PIN: 10-28-200-045-0000
11 more commonly known as a portion of 7947 Lincoln Avenue, Skokie, Illinois (hereinafter the
12 “Subject Property”) in a CX Core Mixed-Use district, is dedicating the Subject Property, for
13 use as a public right of way, as depicted on the “Plat of Dedication”, dated November 24,
14 2015 and subsequently revised December 4, 2015, a copy of which is attached hereto as
15 Exhibit “1”; and

16 WHEREAS, the Subject Property measures 2.00 feet by 75.00 feet and runs along
17 the east side of 7947 Lincoln Avenue, a public parking lot owned by the Village, and is
18 being dedicated for the purpose of widening the existing public alley; and

19 WHEREAS, the dedication will provide land for the future widening of the alley to 20
20 feet to meet current commercial alley right of way widths and the plat meets all Village
21 requirements; and

22 WHEREAS, the Community Development Department Director is requesting the
23 dedication and recommended to the Mayor and Board of Trustees that the dedication be
24 approved as stated in his memorandum dated December 8, 2015; and

25 WHEREAS, the Mayor and Board of Trustees, at a public meeting duly held on
26 February 1, 2016 concurred in the aforesaid recommendation of the Community
27 Development Department Director:

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

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

3 Section 2: That the dedication of the Subject Property, legally described above
4 and commonly known as a portion of 7947 Lincoln Avenue, Skokie, Illinois, in a CX Core
5 Mixed-Use district, as depicted on the “Plat of Dedication”, dated November 24, 2015 and
6 subsequently December 4, 2015, be approved.

7 Section 3: That the “Plat of Dedication”, dated November 24, 2015 and
8 subsequently December 4, 2015, attached as “Exhibit 1”, except as it may be revised
9 subject to the approval of the Corporation Counsel and the Village Manager or designee, be
10 and the same is hereby accepted. The Plat shall be recorded with the Cook County
11 Recorder of Deeds Office.

12 Section 4: That this Ordinance shall be in full force and effect from and after its
13 passage, approval and recordation as provided by law.
14 ADOPTED this day of February, 2016.
15
16
17 Ayes: Village Clerk
18 Nays:
19 Absent: Approved by me this
20 day of February, 2016.
21 Attested and filed in my office
22 this day of February, 2016.
23
24
25
26 Village Clerk Mayor, Village of Skokie
27
28
29
30
31




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The following guidelines will apply if the funding is greater than, equal to, or less than the base
entitlement estimate of $450,000:

  Less than $405,000: a substantial amendment to the Action Plan will be necessary
  Less than $450,000: an across-the-board proportional reduction will be pursued
  $450,000: (“full funding”) the funding will be distributed as budgeted
  Less than $495,000: increases in funding will be applied to Village-based projects and
 activities only: planning and administration, the social worker position, the Home
 Improvement Program, and street resurfacing.
  Greater than $495,000: the balance above $495,000 will be carried forward to the
 following program year. No substantial amendment to the Action Plan will be pursued.

CDBG proposals from both Village staff and outside agencies totaled $675,091, so reductions
are necessary to meet the estimated budget.

Staff from the Human Services Division reviewed the public service proposals and helped shape
the staff recommendations regarding such activities, and site visits were made by Department of
Community Development staff to the locations for which rehab or capital improvement funds
were requested. Funding recommendations take into account existing conditions, immediacy of
the problem, necessity of the public services, coordination with the work of the Village’s Human
Services Division, priorities of the Village’s Consolidated Plan, and conformance with the
CDBG program regulations. Program Year 2016-17 will mark the sixth year in which a
minimum 25% agency match is required for any award of CDBG funding for capital
improvement or building rehabilitation projects. A full description of the recommended
activities and funding levels is provided at the end of this memo.


Program Administration (20% cap)
The staff request for Program Administration is 20% of the estimated entitlement amount,
which is estimated to be $90,000. This sum will fund the costs of planning and administration
activities for the CDBG program. If the Program Year 2016-17 entitlement amount turns out to
be more or less than the estimate, this allocation will be adjusted accordingly.


Public Services (15% cap)
The requests for Public Services funding totaled $118,849, so a reduction of at least $49,802 is
necessary for the coming fiscal year to bring the total public service funding within the estimated
15% cap. The CDBG program was originally designed to be a “bricks and mortar” program as
evidenced by the fact that only 15% of the total of new funding and program income can be used
for activities not resulting in actual physical improvements. The original program guidelines
limited public services to only 10% of the grant, but this was increased in the 1980s. HUD does
not support further increases in the public service cap. The Village’s funding application form
stresses the preference for capital improvements and rehabilitation activities and warns
applicants that public service funding is very limited. It states that public service grants to
outside agencies will generally be less than $10,000; however, the Village continues to receive a
significant number of such requests, primarily from agencies located outside Skokie that serve
the Village’s residents.


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 Recommended Village of Skokie Activity
 In order to more fairly distribute the anticipated entitlement funds, staff proposes to reduce
 the funding requests for the Village’s public services activity.

 Funding for the Social Worker position is recommended for $25,047, a decrease from
 the $32,955 funded for Program Year 2015-16. The Village’s Social Worker primarily
 works with Village residents meeting the low-income guidelines who necessitate various
 counseling, referral, case management, and other social work services. This year’s
 request is $41,629 to cover 60% of the Social Worker’s time; however, staff is
 recommending the reduction to enable the Village to fund more of the outside public
 service requests for the coming year, as these organizations are essentially an extension
 of the Human Services Division. This reduction will necessitate additional funding from
 the Village’s General Fund to fulfill this activity.

 Recommended Activities for Other Organizations
 In order to more fairly distribute the anticipated entitlement funds, staff proposes to match or
 reduce the funding requests for public service activities for 7 private organizations. Staff
 does not recommend funding any activity less than $2,000, due to the required efforts
 associated with program administration for both the applicants and the Village.

 During budget negotiations, staff divided the organization requests into priority tiers. Tier 1
 represents organizations that work with the Human Services Division on an almost daily
 basis and/or have numerous Skokie resident case loads. Tier 2 requests are from
 organizations that work with the Human Services Division on a less-frequent basis, yet they
 provide necessary services when Skokie residents need them. Tier 3 requests are from
 organizations that provide meaningful services to Skokie residents, but are not considered top
 priority services for CDBG funding since funding is very limited to public service activities.
 Tier 4 requests also provide meaningful services, but other organizations and/or resources are
 available, or the use is not currently allowed in the Village’s Zoning Ordinance.

 It is recommended that funding only be focused on the Tier 1 and Tier 2 services for the
 coming year.

 Tier 1 funding for Metropolitan Family Services is recommended at $6,000, which will
 provide counseling services to low/moderate-income Skokie residents. In the distant
 past, this organization requested capital improvement and rehabilitation funding;
 however, the organization greatly needs public services funding to continue to provide
 grief, trauma, family/couple and/or parent/child relationship, child/adolescent school
 performance and behavior, work performance, substance abuse, individual and family
 development, and family violence counseling services at reasonable rates to primarily
 low/moderate-income Skokie residents. Metropolitan is a part of the Village’s monthly
 Youth Court Call team. The Human Services Division depends on this organization on
 an almost daily basis.

 Tier 2 funding for Jewish Child and Family Services (JCFS) is recommended at
 $4,000, which will help support a Financial Assistance Case Manager position. The
 overall goal of the financial assistance program is to empower low-income Skokie
 residents to create more stable environments. The position was created in 2009 to
 address the outcomes of the current economic climate. Human Services regularly refers

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 residents to this program, as staff assist Skokie residents in accessing resources they need
 to regain and maintain financial stability.

 Tier 1 funding for the PEER Services, Inc. program is recommended at $7,500, which
 will be applied to costs associated with staffing a part-time treatment engagement and
 retention specialist. Services will include outreach, assessment, and treatment for teens,
 families, and single adults in the Village. The operation of an Intensive Outpatient
 Program for teens with substance abuse issues has been very valuable for the overall
 youth services by the Human Services Division. PEER is also part of the Village’s
 regular court call team for teen substance abuse cases.

 Tier 2 funding for the Children’s Advocacy Center is recommended at $3,000, which
 will be applied to costs associated with staffing an advocate/counselor to provide support
 to child victims of abuse and their non-offending family members, through expert child
 interviews, medical evaluations, and crisis intervention services.

 Tier 2 funding for The Harbour is recommended at $6,000, which will serve teens and
 young adults by providing emergency shelter and transitional housing to runaway,
 homeless, and neglected youth. This organization is a valuable component in the local
 social service network, and has demonstrated fiscal responsibility in the past by adjusting
 its budget to correspond with its revenues.

 Tier 1 funding for the North Shore Senior Center program is recommended at $10,000,
 which will provide long-term case management and counseling services to Skokie’s
 homebound, low-income elderly and their families. This organization works very closely
 with the Human Services Division.

 Tier 1 funding for the Youth and Opportunity United (YOU) program is recommended
 at $7,500, which will help support a Youth Development Specialist position. The YOU
 Spartan’s after school and summer learning programs will provide academic, social, and
 emotional support to empower the youth at Lincoln Junior High, Old Orchard Junior
 High, and Edison Elementary schools.

 Activities Not Recommended for Funding
 Any proposals that will not serve enough low/moderate-income residents, do not provide
 enough information to ensure compliance with the spirit and intent of CDBG program
 eligibility requirements, do not enable decision-makers to make informed decisions, are not a
 high priority or critical activity in the Consolidated Plan, can be fulfilled by other resources,
 or do not meet Village land use and zoning requirements are not recommended for CDBG
 funding.

 Funding for the Center for Enriched Living program is not recommended, as the
 services they provide are not as high of a priority as the aforementioned Tier 1 and Tier 2
 services; therefore, this is considered a Tier 3 request. Staff is not recommending
 funding Tier 3 requests this year, as HUD continues to encourage a prioritization of
 funding awards toward a community’s most critical needs.

 Funding for the Maine-Niles Association of Special Recreation program is not
 recommended, as the services they provide are not as high of a priority as the

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 aforementioned Tier 1 and Tier 2 services; therefore, this is considered a Tier 3 request.
 Staff is not recommending funding Tier 3 requests this year, as HUD continues to
 encourage a prioritization of funding awards toward a community’s most critical needs.

 Funding for the Access to Care program is not recommended. Erie Family Health
 Center and Asian Human Services are new local organizations providing primary health
 care services to youth, adults, and seniors; therefore, this is considered a Tier 4 request.


Capital Improvements and Rehabilitation
Following allocations of 20%, or $90,000, for Program Administration and 15%, or $69,047, for
Public Services, staff is recommending that $336,268 be awarded for 9 capital improvement and
rehabilitation projects.

 Recommended Village of Skokie Projects
 The funding recommendations are as requested:

 Funding for the Home Improvement Program is recommended for $64,268. As of
 December 2015, the homeowner approvals for funding are on pace with last year, and
 demand is anticipated to remain high. This program has been ongoing for over 30 years.
 This year, staff is requesting that the maximum grant be raised from $8,000 to $12,000
 per household as a standard maximum, and not just for cases where emergency and life
 safety improvements are deemed necessary.

 In addition, as long as the households remain eligible, staff requests that improvements to
 owner-occupied homes that previously received CDBG funds be allowed, as long as their
 previous 15-year agreement term has passed. Alternately, if new repairs are necessary
 and 15 years have not passed, staff recommends that the homeowners repay their
 remaining balance to close out the previous agreement, and enter into a new 15-year
 agreement.

 Finally, the interest grants for bank loans may become challenging for moderate-income
 households, as banks are looking to home equity loans that charge monthly interest. Staff
 will look into this situation in the coming years if this becomes problematic as it relates to
 the CDBG program administration.

 Funding for the Street Resurfacing Program is recommended for $175,000. The
 resurfacing work will be on Grove Street, between Gross Point Road and Skokie
 Boulevard, and Kenton Avenue, between Oakton and Madison Streets. The priority
 funding will be applied to the Grove Street segment, as only the west half of Kenton
 Avenue is in a designated low/moderate-income area; however, if bids are low enough,
 funding may be applied to the secondary area as well.

 Funding for the 50/50 Sidewalk Replacement Grant Program is recommended for
 $3,000. Homeowners meeting the low/moderate income requirements are eligible to
 receive grants for their shares of the mandatory sidewalk replacement costs. The focus of
 the sidewalk replacement efforts will be in an area bounded by Oakton Street to the north,
 Howard Street to the south, and the municipal boundaries to the east and west. The

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 program may include requests from low/moderate-income homeowners outside the
 planned focus area.

 Recommended Projects for Other Organizations
 Staff proposes funding requests for capital improvement and rehabilitation projects for seven
 private organizations.

 Funding for the Housing Opportunity Development Corporation (HODC) is
 recommended for $12,000, which will assist with mudjacking of an existing concrete
 walkway to slope it away from the building foundation, waterproofing the foundation,
 and replacing the windows and insulating the walls of the existing rear addition of the 4-
 unit building, located at 8218 Kilpatrick Avenue. These improvements will keep water
 out of the basement and temper the indoor temperature extremes in the westernmost
 rooms. HODC will provide the minimum 25% funding match toward this project.

 Funding for CJE SeniorLife is recommended for $25,000, which will assist with kitchen
 waste line repairs at the Lieberman Center for Health and Rehabilitation at 9700 Gross
 Point Road. The pipes are in poor condition and are in need of repair or replacement, and
 the early total estimated project cost is $105,000. This recommendation is contingent
 upon Lieberman staff confirming that insurance will not cover the repair or replacement
 costs. If insurance will cover all the repair/ replacement expenses, CDBG funding will
 not be used for this project. If insurance will cover a portion of the project, Village staff
 will work with HUD staff on whether or not the funds may be applied toward this project
 and/or the deductible. In addition to serving the residents of the 240-bed facility, the
 flooring project will also serve the participants of the Home Delivered Meals program.
 CJE will provide more than the minimum 25% funding match toward this project.

 Funding for Turning Point is recommended for $12,000, which will assist with the
 replacement of the most problematic heating, ventilation, and air conditioning (HVAC)
 unit(s) at 8324 Skokie Boulevard. The facility’s HVAC units are old, have been
 damaged by hail, and are not operating at maximum efficiency. This recommendation is
 contingent upon the new unit(s) being outfitted with hail and debris protection. The
 HVAC unit is located above the main restrooms which have been improved with CDBG
 funding in recent years. Turning Point will provide a minimum 25% funding match
 toward this project.

 Funding for Search, Inc. is recommended for $10,000, which will assist with the
 installation of an ADA ramp and landing/deck for the rear entrance of a group home at
 9525 Lorel Avenue. The only existing ADA access is via the front door. This project
 will provide a second means of ingress/egress to/from the home, and enable the residents
 with limited mobility to use the back yard. Search will provide a minimum 25% funding
 match toward this project.

 Funding for Orchard Village is recommended for $15,000, which will assist with the
 repair or replacement of the roof, gutters, and downspouts of a group home at 8114 Floral
 Avenue. This capital improvement will stop the roof from leaking to the living area
 below. This recommendation is contingent upon prioritizing the repair of the existing tile
 roof, and copper gutters and downspouts, and not replacing these items with asphalt
 shingles and aluminum or vinyl gutters and downspouts, respectively. Should the cost

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 estimates be deemed excessive, other alternatives may be pursued, such as new metal
 roofing made to look like tile roofing. The new material must be approved by the
 Appearance Commission, and a roofing company specializing in tile roofing must
 salvage the existing tiles, prior to the installation of the new roofing material. Orchard
 Village will provide a minimum 25% funding match toward this project.

 Funding for Asian Human Services is recommended for $20,000, which will assist with
 the installation of 3 new dental exam rooms at the organization’s Skokie Clinic at 8800
 Lockwood Avenue. This capital improvement will provide dental care to low/moderate-
 income residents. This recommendation is contingent upon CDBG funding being used
 for items that will be permanently installed, such as cabinets, operatory chairs, lighting,
 and related plumbing, air, and electrical systems. Asian Human Services will provide
 more than the minimum 25% funding match toward this project.

 Project Not Recommended for Funding
 Any proposals that will not serve enough low/moderate-income residents, do not provide
 enough information to ensure compliance with the spirit and intent of CDBG program
 eligibility requirements, do not enable decision-makers to make informed decisions, are not a
 high priority or critical activity in the Consolidated Plan, can be fulfilled by other resources,
 or do not meet Village land use and zoning requirements are not recommended for CDBG
 funding.

 Funding for the SHORE Community Services project is not recommended, as the
 parking lot repair request was deemed by HUD staff as “maintenance” in nature, and
 therefore is not an eligible CDBG project.


Attachments
Attached is a full list of the recommended projects and funding amounts, and a matrix of historic
funding allocations.

CC: Peter Peyer, Community Development Director




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CDBG Recommended Budget
Program Year 2016-17
February 1, 2016 - Proposed

 Program Year Program Year
 2015-16 2016-17
 Projects Funded Requested Suggested Allowed

Administration VOS - Program Administration and Planning 97,161 90,000 90,000
 Subtotal 97,161 90,000 90,000 90,000
 Tier Code
Service 1 5.1 VOS - Social Worker 32,955 41,629 25,047
 1 5.1 Metropolitan Family Services 6,000 6,000 6,000
 2 5.1 JCFS 3,570 10,000 4,000
 3 5.2 Center for Enriched Living 2,040 3,500 0
 3 5.2 Maine-Niles Association of Special Recreation 2,040 3,000 0
 4 5.5 Access to Care 0 6,000 0
 1 5.8 PEER Services, Inc. 6,120 12,000 7,500
 2 5.9 Children's Advocacy Center 2,550 3,000 3,000
 2 5.9 The Harbour, Inc. 5,100 8,720 6,000
 1 6.2 North Shore Senior Center 8,160 10,000 10,000
 1 7.3 YOU Youth and Opportunity United 6,120 15,000 7,500
 Subtotal 74,655 118,849 69,047 69,047

Construction 2.1 VOS - Home Improvement Program 75,111 70,000 64,268
 2.22 Housing Opportunity Development Corporation 0 20,000 12,000
 - Housing Authority of Cook County 20,000 0 0
 3.1 VOS - Street Resurfacing 180,000 200,000 175,000
 3.2 VOS - 50/50 Sidewalk Grant Program 3,000 3,000 3,000
 4.1 CJE SeniorLife 20,000 78,750 25,000
 4.1 Turning Point 9,500 29,174 12,000
 4.2 Search, Inc. 15,000 13,500 10,000
 4.2 Orchard Village 20,000 16,575 15,000
 4.4 SHORE Community Services 5,000 10,243 0
 4.5 Asian Human Services - Skokie Clinic 25,000 25,000 20,000
 Subtotal 372,611 466,242 336,268 336,268




 Grand Total 544,427 675,091 495,315 495,315

 Overall Budget with Unallocated Funds and Program Income 495,315
 Estimated Entitlement from HUD 450,000
 Past Unallocated Funds to be Programmed 35,000
 PY15 Program Income 10,315




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CDBG Funding Recommendations for Program Year 2016-17
Village of Skokie Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) Program
February 1, 2016 - Recommendation
 Program Year
 2016-17
 Recommendation
 ($)
Administration
  VOS - Program Funding will be used to administer the Village’s CDBG Program, implement and monitor all projects, 90,000
  Administration submit required documentation to HUD, and coordinate planning activities relative to the Village’s
 community development efforts. (Activity subject to 20% administrative cap.)


Housing
 VOS - Home Funding will be used to continue the Village's program of repairing single-family homes. This program 64,268
 Improvement Program began in 1983. Low-income households (less than 50% of area median family income) will be eligible to
 receive grants up to $12,000 to pay for building materials or contractors' services, and moderate-income
 households (50-80% of median family income) can receive loans up to $12,000 from local banks with the
 entire interest charges being subsidized through the program.

 HODC Funding will be used to mudjack the walkway adjacent to the building, waterproof the basement, and 12,000
 replace windows and install insulation in the western rooms of a 4-unit building at 8218 Kilpatrick Avenue.
 HODC will provide matching funds from other sources.




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Infrastructure
 VOS - Street and Alley Funding will be used to resurface a street in low/moderate-income mixed-use and multi-family residential 175,000
 Resurfacing areas. The primary focus of CDBG funds will be on Grove Street between Gross Point Road and Skokie
 Boulevard, in the neighborhood north of Dempster Street. The secondary focus will be on the west side of
 Kenton Avenue between Oakton and Madison Streets in the neighborhood to the northeast of the Skokie
 Boulevard and Oakton Street intersection. The proposed improvements are located in Census Tract
 8070, Block Group #, and Census Tract 8074, Block Group #3, respectively. Street and alley resurfacing
 is a high priority of the Village’s Capital Improvement Program (CIP) budget.


 VOS - Sidewalk Funding will be used to provide grants to homeowners meeting low/moderate-income eligibility who are 3,000
 Replacement Program required to participate in the Village’s 50/50 sidewalk replacement program. As the Village implements its
 Mandatory Sidewalk Replacement Program each year, low/moderate-income property owners are able to
 apply on an individual basis for CDBG funds to cover their 50% share. A simple application form is used
 and proof of income status is based on our Home Improvement Program guidelines (i.e. most recent
 federal tax return or proof of current earnings and signed affidavit). The focus area will be Oakton Street
 to the north, Howard Street to the south, and the Village limits to the east and west. Other eligible
 households may participate upon request.


Public Services
 VOS - Social Worker Funding will be used to offset the costs for a Village Social Worker position. The Social Worker works 25,047
 exclusively with low/moderate-income residents who need various types of case management, financial
 assistance, counseling, and referrals. Residents seeking financial aid are required to prove their income
 status prior to receiving any assistance from Human Services. The activity is designed to solely benefit
 low/moderate-income clientele. (Activity subject to 15% public service cap.)

 Metropolitan Family Funding will be used to cover a portion of a counselor and intake worker/program supervisor who provides 6,000
 Services information and referral services, including grief, trauma, family/couple and/or parent/child relationships,
 child and adolescent school performance and behavior problems, work performance, substance abuse,
 individual and family development, and family violence. Counseling services are available to
 low/moderate-income clients. Each client fee is determined by the agency's sliding fee scale. Each client
 goes through financial registration at the time of intake. (Activity subject to 15% public service cap.)




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 JCFS Funding will be used to provide financial stability services and coordinated case management for "newly 4,000
 poor" Skokie residents. The overall goal of the program is to empower low-income individuals to create
 more stable environments for themselves and their families. A full-time financial assistance case
 manager assigned to the JCFS Near North Suburban office helps families in financial crisis. This case
 manager promotes adaptive functioning and economic self-sufficiency. (Activity subject to 15% public
 service cap.)

 PEER Services Funding will be used to offset the costs associated with employing a half-time substance abuse outreach 7,500
 counselor to provide outreach, assessment, and treatment services to Skokie teens, families, and single
 adults who are experiencing problems related to substance abuse. (Activity subject to 15% public service
 cap.)

 Children's Advocacy Funding will be used to support child victims of abuse, and their non-offending family members, through 3,000
 Center expert child interviews and crisis intervention services during the investigation of the alleged abuse.
 Following the completion of the investigation, the Center provides on-going advocacy, court support, and
 trauma-focused counseling services to help children and families heal from the abuse. Services are
 available 24 hours a day and are offered to children and families free of charge. Funding is specifically
 being sought to help offset the costs of a Child and Family Advocate/Counselor position in the Child
 Abuse Services program. (Activity subject to 15% public service cap.)

 The Harbour Funding will be used to serve the needs of homeless youth (including locked-out, runaway, and 6,000
 abandoned) ages 12-21 in the north and northwest Chicago suburbs. Agency programs include a Safe
 Harbour Emergency Shelter, Youth in Transition (formerly Transitional Living and Independent Living
 Programs), and Successful Teens/Effective Parents (STEPs). The funds will be disbursed among the
 programs to offset the costs associated with staff functions to offer youth safety today and opportunities
 for a successful tomorrow by providing immediate short-term housing, crisis intervention, counseling to
 reunite families when possible, longer-term transitional housing, and educational and employment
 support. (Activity subject to 15% public service cap.)




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 North Shore Senior Funding will be used to offset the staffing costs associated with providing long-term case management 10,000
 Center (NSSC) and counseling services to low-income, older adult residents of Skokie. Individuals who are frail, who are
 disabled, whose independence is threatened, and who fall into the poverty- and low-income range will be
 offered home and community-based services that support independent living and forestall nursing home
 placement. These services will enable Skokie seniors to remain members of the community, sharing
 wisdom and life experiences. (Activity subject to 15% public service cap.)

 Youth and Opportunity Funding will be used to offset the staffing costs for a youth development specialist for after school and 7,500
 United (YOU) summer learning programs at Lincoln Junior High, Old Orchard Junior High, and Edison Elementary
 Schools. The specialist will serve a dual role of activity coordinator and clinical counselor. Programs
 include academic, social, and emotional support activities. (Activity subject to 15% public service cap.)


Public Facilities
 CJE SeniorLife Funding will be used to repair or replace the kitchen waste lines in the Lieberman Center for Health and 25,000
 Rehabilitation building at 9700 Gross Point Road. This capital improvement will improve the overall
 building operations, including the food preparation environment in a kitchen that is used 15 hours a day, 7
 days a week, on average. CJE SeniorLife will provide matching funds from other sources.

 Turning Point Funding will be used to replace the most problematic HVAC unit(s) serving the Turning Point building at 12,000
 8324 Skokie Boulevard. This capital improvement will provide energy-efficient indoor climate control,
 reduce maintenance costs, and mitigate potential damage to the habitable space below. Turning Point
 will provide matching funds from other sources.




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 Search Funding will be used to construct an accessible ramp, landing, and deck area at the rear of the group 10,000
 home for individuals with developmental disabilities at 9525 Lorel Avenue. These capital improvements
 will improve accessibility to and emergency egress from the home, and provide a safer environment so
 the residents may use the back yard. Search will provide matching funds from other sources.

 Orchard Village Funding will be used to repair/replace the tile roof of the group home located at 8114 Floral Avenue. This 15,000
 capital improvement will stop leaks to and repairs of the habitable space below, while keeping the
 architectural integrity of the home. Should the repair estimates prove too costly, the new roof material
 must be approved by the Appearance Commission, and the existing tiles must be salvaged by a roofing
 contractor with tile roof experience. Orchard Village will provide matching funds from other sources.

 Asian Human Services Funding will be used to assist with the buildout of 3 dental offices at the new Skokie Clinic at 8800 20,000
 - Skokie Clinic Lockwood Avenue. The CDBG funds will pay for permanently-installed items such as the cabinets, sinks,
 lighting, and operatory (patient) chairs. This improvement will provide dental services to low-income
 Skokie residents in its Federally Qualified Health Center (FQHC). Asian Human Services will provide the
 matching funds from other sources.


 Program Year
 2016-17
 $495,315




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 Allocation of CDBG Funds to
 Community Organizations
 1977-2015
 Actual Recommended
Agency 1977-2001 2002 2003 2004 2005 2006 2007 2008 2009 2010 2011 2012 2013 2014 2015 2016 Total
Orchard Village 821,015 56,735 33,285 30,000 0 27,000 17,000 15,000 0 15,000 21,700 13,000 0 18,780 20,000 15,000 $1,103,515
Skokie Park District 256,490 0 0 0 0 7,500 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 $263,990
Turning Point Behavioral Health Care 346,228 4,000 15,000 12,135 10,247 0 0 0 0 6,665 0 5,000 0 5,360 9,500 12,000 $426,135
Centre East 41,750 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 $41,750
Thresholds/NTSW 474,900 12,000 0 3,750 0 0 5,700 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 $496,350
Interfaith Housing Development 206,200 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 $206,200
Housing Opportunities Development Corp. 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 10,000 0 12,000 0 0 0 0 0 12,000 $34,000
Metropolitan Family Services 107,238 0 850 0 0 12,400 0 4,000 0 0 0 5,000 5,000 5,200 6,000 6,000 $151,688
Evanston Shelter for Battered Women 110,600 4,000 5,400 5,500 3,500 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 $129,000
SHORE Community Services for Retarded Citizens 161,632 4,000 16,240 25,625 44,600 25,000 11,200 15,000 20,000 12,000 11,300 4,500 13,541 8,025 5,000 0 $377,663
Maine-Niles Association for Special Recreation 33,600 3,000 3,000 3,000 3,000 3,000 3,000 3,000 3,000 3,000 0 2,000 2,200 2,290 2,040 0 $69,130
Better Existence with HIV 33,600 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 $33,600
RespiteCare 4,000 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 $4,000
United Way 25,000 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 $25,000
Niles Township Community Daycare Center 75,000 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 $75,000
North Shore Senior Center 7,600 4,700 6,000 7,000 6,560 5,000 5,000 6,000 6,000 9,000 8,845 8,000 7,150 6,780 8,160 10,000 $111,795
Center for Enriched Living 4,000 4,000 6,000 0 0 3,000 3,000 3,000 3,000 4,000 4,400 2,000 2,200 2,290 2,040 0 $42,930
CJE-Lieberman Center 25,000 20,000 15,000 0 16,840 0 0 20,000 17,000 10,000 12,350 10,000 15,000 20,865 20,000 25,000 $227,055
WINGS 40,000 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 $40,000
Great Opportunities Adult Day Care 90,237 30,620 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 $120,857
PEER Services 0 3,000 0 5,000 5,000 4,000 4,000 0 4,000 6,000 8,845 6,500 4,950 4,690 6,120 7,500 $69,605
Access to Care 0 4,000 5,000 5,000 5,000 6,000 6,000 7,000 8,000 10,000 8,845 5,000 3,850 2,290 0 0 $75,985
New Foundation Center (formerly WilPower, Inc.) 0 0 10,000 0 0 0 9,000 0 0 0 0 0 0 18,750 0 0 $37,750
Search Developmental Group 0 0 0 33,790 0 17,000 18,000 12,000 12,700 18,000 23,300 15,000 24,750 18,750 15,000 10,000 $218,290
Jewish Federation of Metropolitan Chicago 0 0 0 0 20,000 20,000 10,000 0 20,000 12,000 7,550 0 0 0 0 0 $89,550
Children's Advocacy Center 0 0 0 0 2,000 2,000 0 2,000 2,000 2,000 2,650 2,500 2,200 2,290 2,550 3,000 $25,190
The Harbour, Inc. 0 0 0 0 0 0 3,000 3,000 0 5,000 5,300 6,000 4,950 4,690 5,100 6,000 $43,040
Niles Township Food Pantry 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 10,000 15,000 5,000 0 0 0 0 0 $30,000
Urhai Community Service Center 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 3,000 0 0 0 0 0 0 $3,000
Connections for the Homeless 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 3,559 3,750 0 0 $7,309
Jewish Child and Family Services (JCFS) 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 3,850 3,650 3,570 4,000 $15,070
Youth & Opportunity United 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 5,200 6,120 7,500 $18,820
Housing Authority of Cook County 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 20,000 0 $20,000
Asian Human Services 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 25,000 20,000 $45,000
Total 2,864,090 150,055 115,775 130,800 116,747 131,900 94,900 100,000 105,700 142,665 120,085 84,500 93,200 133,650 156,200 138,000 $4,678,267




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Memorandum

TO: Honorable Mayor and Board of Trustees

FROM: Paul Luke, Chairman
 Skokie Plan Commission

DATE: January 19, 2016

SUBJECT: CASE 2007-12P – A REQUEST BY ORCHARD VILLAGE, INC., AT 7638,
 7651, 7660, 7669, 7670 AND 7671 MARMORA AND 7660 GROSS POINT
 ROAD FOR AN AMENDMENT TO SITE PLAN APPROVAL
 ORDINANCE 07-6-Z-3516 THROUGH THE MODIFIED REVIEW
 PROCEDURE TO ALLOW CHANGES TO THE SITE PLAN

The Community Development Department received a request from Orchard Village, Inc., at the
above listed Marmora Avenue and Gross Point Road addresses, to amend Site Plan Approval
Ordinance 07-6-Z-3516 through the modified review procedure. The Petitioner is requesting the
amendment to allow the replacement of the building at 7674 Marmora Avenue, which was
destroyed by fire, a small building addition at 7669 Marmora Avenue, the construction of 10
parking spaces in the lot south of 7670 Marmora Avenue and the incorporation of 7660 Gross
Point Road into the overall master plan. The request is being made primarily to allow the
construction of the 5,090 sq. ft. building at 7674 Marmora Avenue that will include a large
meeting room, conference room, and kitchen. The additional parking is needed to meet the
needs of the overall campus for employees and visitors. The office building at 7660 Gross Point
Road was purchased after the site plan approval was granted in 2007 and should be incorporated
into the overall plan.

The Appearance Commission has not yet reviewed the 7674 Marmora building elevations;
however, it is not essential at this time as elevation plans are not incorporated into site plan
approval ordinances. Building elevations are attached for information purposes.

The Corporation Counsel, Plan Commission Chairman, and Community Development Director
reviewed the request. It was their opinion that the proposed site plan modifications are in
substantial compliance with the intent of the original site plan approval ordinance.

It is respectfully recommended that the Petitioner’s request be approved and that Site Plan
Approval Ordinance 07-6-Z-3516 be repealed and that all applicable conditions be incorporated
into a new ordinance.

Attachments
 1. Recommended Conditions for Plan Commission Case 2007-12P
 2. Proposed Campus site Plan and 7674 Site Plan/Schematic Floor Plan, dated 12/22/15
 3. Aerial

cc: Michael M. Lorge, Corporation Counsel
 Peter W. Peyer, Community Development Director


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RECOMMENDED CONDITIONS 2007-12P: Site Plan Approval
 Council Chambers, 8:00 PM, February 1, 2016


1. The petitioner shall develop the Subject Property in substantial conformance with
 the final Village approved Site Plan dated December 22, 2015, Building B Floor Plan
 dated June 22, 1992, Building C 1st 2nd and 3rd Floor Plans, all dated April 4, 2007,
 Building D Foundation and 1st Floor Plans, both dated December 16, 1986, Building
 E Floor Plan dated December 12, 1981, Building F Floor Plan dated April 4, 2007,
 Building G Floor Plans, dated June 11, 1976 and Building H Floor Plan dated
 December 12, 2015;
2. The day care center for adults shall serve only residents of Orchard Village’s
 facilities;
3. All exterior parking lot illumination must conform to Village specifications;
4. The proposed development shall have a minimum of 57 off-street parking spaces
 including 3 parking spaces for persons with disabilities;
5. R7-8 and fine signs shall be installed and maintained by the owner;
6. Parking lots that need maintenance must be repaired and restriped;
7. A minimum of 3 bicycle parking spaces must be provided. The bicycle racks must be
 designed and installed in compliance with Zoning Chapter requirements;
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 to Consolidation of Property to consolidate property identification numbers
 10-29-209-011-0000 and 10-29-209-033-0000;
9. The property owner shall file a petition for the rezoning of the property at 7660
 Gross Point Road from M1 office Assembly Industry to M2 Light Industry.
10. 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;
11. Parking lot and exterior lighting shall meet IES standards, be full cut-off design, and
 directed away from adjacent properties, and subject to the approval of the
 Engineering Division;
12. All off-street parking spaces shall be legibly striped and maintained;
13. Regulatory signage or pavement markings shall be provided to help assure proper
 vehicular traffic movement;
14. The Subject Property must conform to the Village's Storm Water Control Ordinance as
 contained in the Skokie Village Code, including the disconnection of any downspouts;
15. 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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16. All signage shall 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
 therewith prior to the issuance of an occupancy permit;
17. All existing damaged public sidewalks or sidewalks damaged due to the
 implementation of this plan shall be replaced;
18. Handicapped ramps are to be provided as necessary and meet State of Illinois
 Accessibility requirements and the Skokie Village Code;
19. Vehicles shall not be allowed to be parked in or otherwise block driveways,
 sidewalks, aisles, or other points of access at any time, shall always be parked in
 designated parking spaces, and shall not overlap the striped lines of designated
 parking spaces.
20. All private and public sidewalks shall be maintained free of snow, ice, sleet, or other
 objects that may impede travel;
21. All landscaping shall be maintained to a maximum height of 30 inches for a distance
 of 15 feet from any vehicular access point or intersection in order to maintain
 adequate sight distance;
22. The petitioner shall sign an "Agreement for Installation and Maintenance of
 Landscaping" to assure that the Subject Property and parkway landscaping is
 completed and maintained, including trimming and watering, 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. All dead landscaping shall be replaced in a timely manner;
23. All buildings shall meet current International Building and NFPA Life Safety Codes as
 amended;
24. 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.
25. Prior to the issuance of building permits, the petitioner shall 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;
26. 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;


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27. The petitioner shall comply with all Federal and State statutes, laws, rules and
 regulations and all Village codes, ordinances, rules, and regulations;
28. 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; and
29. 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.




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PLAN COMMISSION REPORT 2015-44P: Zoning Map Amendment
Plan Commission Council Chambers, 8:00 PM February 1, 2016


To: Mayor and Board of Trustees
From: Paul Luke, Chairman
Case: 2015-44P: Zoning Map Amendment
 5201-5227 Touhy Avenue

PLAN COMMISSION ANALYSIS
At its February 1, 2016 meeting, the Plan Commission heard the request of GW Fidelity
2E, LLC, to amend the zoning map to change the zoning district for 5201-5227 Touhy
Avenue from B1 Service Commercial to B2 Commercial. The petitioner desires to
rezone the subject site, which presently contains a vacant full service restaurant
building and a building containing offices and vacant commercial space, to B2 in order
to construct a 2 building commercial development in combination with the adjacent B2-
zoned property, which is located at 5229 Touhy (case 2015-45P).

The Plan Commission concurred with Staff’s recommendation to grant the zoning map
amendment.

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 8 ayes and 0 nays, with 1 member
absent, that the petitioner’s request to amend the zoning district for 5201-5227 Touhy
Avenue from B1 Service Commercial to B2 Commercial be APPROVED, subject to the
attached Proposed Positive Findings of Fact.




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

ATTACHMENTS
1. Plan Commission Positive Findings of Fact for 2015-44P
2. Staff Report, dated December 17, 2015
3. Plan Commission Meeting Minutes for December 17, 2015
4. Land Use and Zoning Map




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Plan Commission
Positive Findings of Fact 2015-44P: Zoning Map Amendment
Plan Commission Council Chambers, 8:00 PM, February 1, 2016


Consideration Finding
The map amendment is consistent with the The map amendment is consistent with
Comprehensive Plan or development trends the Comprehensive Plan and
in the area that have taken place since the development trends in the area.
affected property was placed in the present
zoning district.
After identifying the existing uses and The property is more suitable for the
zoning districts in the area, the property in proposed use under the B2 Commercial
question is more suitable for the uses district than the B1 Service Commercial
allowed under proposed zoning district than district. The B2 district is established to
the existing zoning district accommodate the needs of a larger
 consumer population than the B1 district,
 which is intended to serve people residing
 in Skokie’s residential districts.




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STAFF REPORT 2015-44P: Zoning Map Amendment
Community Development Department Council Chambers, 7:30 PM, December 17, 2015


To: Paul Luke, Chairman, Skokie Plan Commission
From: Mike Voitik, Planning Technician
Re: 2015-44P: Zoning Map Amendment
 5201-5227 Touhy Avenue

 Related Cases – 2015-45P: Site Plan Approval
 2015-46P: Special Use Permit
 2015-47P: Special Use Permit

General Information
Location 5201-5227 Touhy Avenue
Purpose To amend the zoning map to change the zoning district for 5201-
 5227 Touhy Avenue from B1 Service Commercial to B2
 Commercial
Petitioner GW Fidelity 2E, LLC
Size of Site 42,476 square feet (0.97 acre)
Existing Zoning & B1 Service Commercial – vacant full service restaurant building,
Land Use offices, vacant commercial
Adjacent Zoning & North B2 Commercial – limited service restaurant with outdoor
Land Use dining, motor vehicle parts and accessories store with
 automotive repair facility, vacant commercial
 South R2 Single-Family – elementary grade school
 East R2 Single-Family – detached residences
 West B2 Commercial – vacant commercial, electronics repair
 business
Comprehensive Plan The site is designated as retail/service employment.


STAFF ANALYSIS
Petitioner’s Submittal
The petitioner is requesting to amend the zoning map to change the zoning district for
5201-5227 Touhy Avenue from B1 Service Commercial to B2 Commercial. The
petitioner desires to rezone the subject site, which presently contains a vacant full
service restaurant building and a building containing offices and vacant commercial


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space, to B2 in order to construct a 2 building commercial development in combination
with the adjacent B2-zoned property, which is located at 5229 Touhy (case 2015-45P).
Comments
Staff Comment and Review sheets were sent to all pertinent departments. No
comments were received for the zoning map amendment case.

 Planning Division
 The Planning Division has reviewed the submitted materials and recommends
 approval of the proposed zoning map amendment.
 The property was zoned B Single Family and then R-1 Single Family from 1946 until
 sometime between 1956 and 1959, when it was rezoned to B-1 Neighborhood
 Shopping (now B1 Service Commercial) along with several properties to the west
 along the south side of Touhy Avenue. In 1970, the property immediately west of
 the subject site was rezoned from B1 to B2 in conjunction with a request to expand
 an automotive parts store (case 70-16P). Review of historical records indicates that
 the subject site was undeveloped until 1960, when the office building at 5223-5227
 Touhy was constructed. The vacant restaurant building at 5201 Touhy was built in
 1963 and was subsequently expanded in 1984.
 Current surrounding uses include a limited service restaurant with outdoor dining, a
 motor vehicle parts and accessories store with automotive repair facility, vacant
 commercial spaces, an elementary grade school, detached residences, and an
 electronics repair business.
 The land use trend in the general area within the past 25 years has been toward
 commercial uses on the north side of Touhy and commercial uses and detached
 residences on the south side of Touhy. The commercial building to the north of the
 subject site was constructed in 1959 and was expanded in 1963. The detached
 residences to the east of the subject site were constructed during the 1950’s. The
 vacant building to the west of the subject site was constructed in 1960 and
 expanded in 1970. The building that houses the elementary school to the south of
 the subject site was built in 1960 and expanded in the late 1960’s and again in the
 early 1990’s.
 Rezoning this site to B2 is more appropriate than maintaining the current B1 district
 designation. The intent of the B1 district is to “provide day-to-day shopping
 convenience for persons residing in the Village’s residential areas. However, over
 the past 60 years, commercial uses along this portion of Touhy Avenue have been
 trending toward providing services to a larger consumer population than just the
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STAFF RECOMMENDATIONS
Staff recommends that the petitioner’s request to amend the zoning map to change the
zoning district for 5201-5227 Touhy Avenue from B1 Service Commercial to B2
Commercial be GRANTED, subject to the attached Proposed Positive Findings of Fact.


ATTACHMENTS
1. Plan Commission Positive Findings of Fact for 2015-44P
2. Land Use and Zoning Map




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 Plan Commission Meeting Minutes
 Date: December 17, 2015

A motion was made by Plan Commissioner Mitchell and seconded by Commissioner
S. Berman to approve the minutes of the December 3, 2015 meeting. All voted aye.

Case Description

2015-44P – Zoning Map Amendment: 5201-5227 Touhy Avenue
GW Fidelity 2E, LLC, requests to amend the zoning map to change the zoning district
for 5201-5227 Touhy Avenue from B1 Service Commercial to B2 Commercial.

PINs: 10-333-101-014-0000 and 10-33-101-015-0000


2015-45P – Site Plan Approval: 5201-5239 Touhy Avenue
GW Fidelity 2E, LLC, requests site plan approval for a 1-lot planned development in a B2
Commercial zoning district that includes 2 buildings, 1 drive-through facility, shared
driveways, surface parking, and storm water retention, and any relief discovered during
the review of this cases.

PINs: 10-33-101-013-0000, 10-33-101-014-0000, and 10-33-101-015-0000


2015-46P – Special Use Permit: 5211 Touhy Avenue
GW Fidelity 2E, LLC, requests a special use permit for a limited service restaurant with
drive-through in a B2 Commercial zoning district and any relief discovered during the
review of this case.

PINs: 10-33-101-013-0000, 10-33-101-014-0000, and 10-33-101-015-0000


2015-47P – Special Use Permit: 5211 Touhy Avenue
GW Fidelity 2E, LLC, requests a special use permit for outdoor dining in a B2 Commercial
zoning district and any relief discovered during the review of this case.

PINs: 10-33-101-013-0000, 10-33-101-014-0000, and 10-33-101-015-0000


Discussion and Interested Parties

Legal notice was properly posted, advertised, and delivered to property owners in the
area as prescribed by the Zoning Chapter. It was determined by Corporation Counsel
that notices were proper.

All these cases are related to the property at Touhy and Laramie. They were discussed
together but voted on separately.


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Mitch Goltz, developer from GW Properties, presented the cases. The acquisition of all
three properties has been going on for about 3 years. They will be demolishing Jack’s
Restaurant, the 2-story office building, and Lee Auto Parts, in the Touhy/ Laramie area,
to create 2 new buildings. The easternmost and middle properties are zoned B1, the
last in the area. The Lee Auto Parts store was rezoned to B2 back in 1970 when the
store was expanded. Over the last 60 years, the trend has been towards commercial
uses more than the day-to-day neighborhood shopping (B1). Several years ago, Dunkin
Donuts across the street also rezoned from B1 to B2. All new businesses are zoned B2
providing services to a larger consumer population.

The Plat of Survey was displayed showing multiple curb cuts on Touhy Avenue. The
curb cut for Jack’s Restaurant is located too close to the intersection of Touhy and
Laramie, making it very dangerous. The proposed site plan shows that 2 curb cuts will
be eliminated leaving 3 access points for the new development. The eastern building
(Building B) will become a Starbuck’s with a drive through facility with outdoor dining
(cases 2015-46P & 47P) and 2 other tenants. The western building (Building A) will also
be a multi-tenant building for 3 or 4 uses. There will be a monument sign at the corner.
The Appearance Commission gave their approval at the November 11, 2015 meeting.
Mark DiGanci, architect from Design Studio 24 mentioned that they have been working
on the project for almost a year.

The chairman asked if there was a general idea of tenants. Mr. Goltz said the tenant list
is based on the required parking for each use. Possibilities include a mattress store, a
medical use, and maybe another fast casual food user. Touhy Avenue is becoming a
very vibrant retail area.

A commissioner noted that Starbucks offers a large variety of menu options. He
inquired if there was a pull-over space to wait for orders that are not prepared quickly.
A waiting space was not in their model. He also asked if this location is the first
Starbuck’s drive- through in Skokie. Staff answered there is a Starbuck’s drive-through
at the Skokie Swift station at Dempster Street.

Lynn Means, traffic engineer with Gewalt Hamilton, spoke of the traffic analysis she
provided. Going west bound on Touhy Avenue, the striped mountable median allows for
left turns into the site. The easternmost access will be a right in/right out.

A commissioner asked if IDOT granted permission to use the striped median for
stacking. It was noted by the developer that no request was submitted to IDOT yet.
The commissioner commented that Touhy traffic is horrible and the traffic light at
Laramie would only let 4-5 cars turn left at a cycle. Another commissioner stated that
most of the volume of traffic on Touhy goes eastbound to the expressway.

On another note, 2 commissioners asked about trash receptacle requirements not only
for Starbuck’s but the entire site. The developer answered that wherever the Health
Department determines they are needed, they will be put in. The outdoor dining area
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Another commissioner asked the developer to point out the stop and yield signs within
the site. She wanted confirmation that the Village Code was followed for crosswalks and
sidewalk widths and that if there is another outdoor dining request for a future food
entity on the west end it would be enclosed by fencing and have the hours restricted.
The developer stated that they would abide by all the rules.

Staff requested that reports be accepted into the record as written. Staff reiterated that
a parking hardship cannot be requested at a later date because of the petitioner’s mix of
high use tenants including 2 restaurants and a dental office. He also noted that the
northern 50 feet of the site is public street, parkway, and sidewalk which needs to be
dedicated to the Village for public right of way. Lastly, he mentioned that a sign legend
must be submitted indicating the regulatory and restaurant signage on the site.

The chairman responded to a letter sent to the Mayor from Hillel Torah School
addressing their concerns and requests. They would like a 6-foot high masonry wall on
the south side to provide screening. In addition to the wall, they also have requested
10-foot high evergreens. They are also asking for the garbage to be moved further
west and be in a masonry enclosure. Finally, they want rooftop HVAC equipment to be
screened as well. The chairman stated that screening will be provided by a 6-ft wooden
fence to control headlight glare. However, on the east side, the fence will drop down to
a 30” height because of residential front yards across the street.

Another commissioner wanted staff’s opinion of the stacking lane for 15-18 cars but no
pull over area. Staff answered that patrons would have to proceed into nearby spaces
as there are no Village regulations in place for pull over spaces. The petitioner stated
that none of the Starbucks locations have a waiting area. The operation is quick or they
will pull into a parking space.

 A commissioner was wondering how Laramie Avenue traffic would be affected. Perhaps
parking on Laramie Avenue should be removed. Another commissioner thought that a
left turn out of Laramie was necessary.

Eli Rosenbloom, a Skokie resident and Hillel Torah parent, said he did not want to kill
the project but spoke about the very busy hour of 7:45 to 8:45 every weekday morning.
Not only is Hillel Torah affected but also the elementary school next door to them. He
did not get the traffic report until 2 days before the Plan Commission meeting and
believes that it is inaccurate and flawed. He submitted a list of concerns with the traffic
study. There wasn’t enough time to meet with their Board of Directors and attorneys to
fully review how this development will affect them. He mentioned a letter from their
Holland & Knight attorney requesting a continuation so that they may have their own
traffic study compiled. He also invited District #72 to join them for a meeting with their
own traffic expert. Touhy Avenue is a traffic nightmare going both ways and this
project will cause congestion going eastbound to the expressway and westbound to the
schools. Laramie Avenue will be severely compromised.

He also brought up the fact that some Starbucks are starting to sell liquor and wine.
Staff answered that Starbuck’s would need to come in for a separate special use permit.
It is state law that they must be a certain distance from schools.


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The chairman stated that it was the petitioner’s decision to make the continuation
request. If they want the Plan Commission’s recommendation at this meeting, so be it.
They still have some time before these cases are presented to the Village Board for final
disposition.

A commissioner wondered what another traffic study would prove; that there will be
more traffic on Laramie. Another commissioner interjected that any thriving business
will create more traffic and the school should give their concerns more time to see how
they are impacted.

There was lengthy discussion between commissioners regarding traffic on Touhy
Avenue. Another commissioner offered 2 alternatives: increase the stacking lane at
Laramie or the left turn at Laramie needs a longer green light. Other commissioners
discussed that the traffic signal is under state control and a request to IDOT for a left
turn will take at least 3 months for a preliminary response and another 3 months to
implement it.

Lynn Means, traffic engineer, stated that information for their report was collected on
October 29th, after Jack’s restaurant was closed. Her traffic counts acknowledged
schools in session and peak hours of a Starbucks. She also included a retail and
restaurant component.

Another commissioner stated that left turns can be made out of the site onto Touhy
from the westernmost exit and some patrons will choose to go left onto Laramie and
then onto Touhy.

Cindy Whittaker, Superintendent of District #72 represented the Fairview community.
Her concern is the safety of the children. Many walk or ride bikes to school. She fears
that traffic will be pushed into the neighborhood. The buses utilize Laramie as their
main thoroughfare and this will make Laramie very narrow. She suggests eliminating all
parking on Laramie.

She commented that her meeting with the developer was excellent and views the Village
very highly but was disappointed at their cavalier attitude that they didn’t reach out to
the schools and let them know what was happening. She feels that she is coming in
late in the game.

The chairman asked if there was a police officer at the school. Ms. Whittaker responded
only in the AM to monitor traffic speed, seat belts, babies in car seats, etc. When asked,
she also stated that there was 1 crossing guard at Laramie and Fairview Avenues.

Staff apologized for the impression of cavalierness. For background information, IDOT
does not review everything until a project is actually underway. Once a plan is finalized,
then IDOT comes in. He stated that from the Village’s perspective, a restaurant, an
office building and a retail use is being replaced with a restaurant, an office building and
a retail space. Not much is changing. He cautioned that if changes are made based on
an independent traffic study, it is setting a precedent. The Village’s traffic review is
reasonable. He did go through the concerns mentioned in the Hillel Torah letter, and
other than the masonry wall, all other issues are being met.

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A commissioner asked when these cases would be scheduled for Village Board
presentation. Staff said the Manager’s office prepares the agenda but usually it is about
4-5 weeks from the Plan Commission meeting if everything goes smoothly and no
revisions are needed. If these cases would be continued, the next available Plan
Commission meeting date would be Jan. 21, 2016.

The developer stated that he is willing to pay for striping the roads (Touhy and Laramie
Avenues) if it will help make traffic safer for a more vibrant development. He finds it
hard to believe that a Starbuck’s site commands another traffic study but will give his
full support for an alternate traffic analysis if the Village of Skokie believes it is
warranted. If changes are needed, he will comply.

A commissioner commented why delay the project when it is inevitable that putting in a
Starbuck’s will bring more traffic. The developer stated that Starbuck’s is not a
destination place but rather a pass-by spot. He looked at the Pepboys site but felt that
it wasn’t a good location for them – eastbound traffic is key.

Another commissioner asked about the number of Starbuck locations with a drive-
through component. It is a goal of Starbuck’s to have them at all new locations as they
are quite successful. In fact, there are very few without them. Another commissioner
asked the fate of the location inside the Barnes & Noble Bookstore at Village Crossing.
The developer confirmed that it will remain.

Another commissioner asked about deliveries at the site. The developer answered that
they will take place typically before business hours. The site is not unique. There were
3 individual owners with businesses for over 40 years. This will be a 1st class center.

Another commissioner praised the knowledgeable and professional Village staff and
suggested a meeting between staff, the petitioner and school officials to work out the
concerns about Laramie Avenue.

Recommendation and Voting

Case 2015-44P
A motion was made to grant approval to amend the zoning map to change the zoning
district for 5201-5227 Touhy Avenue from B1 Service Commercial to B2 Commercial.
The vote was unanimous.

Motion: Mitchell Second: Marek Absent: Laxpati
Ayes: 8
Nays: 0

Case 2015-45P
A motion was made to grant approval for site plan approval for a 1-lot planned
development in a B2 Commercial district that includes 2 buildings, 1 drive-through
facility, shared driveways, surface parking, storm water detention and 2 items of sign
relief. Staff, the schools, and the petitioner will get together to discuss Laramie Avenue.
The vote was unanimous.

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Motion: Paradise Second: Mitchell Absent: Laxpati
Ayes: 8
Nays: 0

Case 2015-46P
A motion was made to grant approval for a special use permit for a limited service
restaurant with drive-through in a B2 Commercial district. The vote was unanimous.

Motion: Mitchell Second: Marek Absent: Laxpati
Ayes: 8
Nays: 0


Case 2015-47P
A motion was made to grant approval for a special use permit for outdoor dining in a B2
Commercial zoning district. The vote was unanimous.

Motion: S. Berman Second: J. Burman Absent: Laxpati
Ayes: 8
Nays: 0




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Plan Commission Council Chambers, 8:00 PM February 1, 2016


To: Mayor and Board of Trustees
From: Paul Luke, Plan Commission Chairman
Case: 2015-46P: Special Use Permit
 5211 Touhy Avenue

 Related Cases – 2015-44P: Zoning Map Amendment
 2015-45P: Site Plan Approval
 2015-47P: Special Use Permit for outdoor dining

PLAN COMMISSION ANALYSIS
At its December 17, 2015 meeting, the Plan Commission heard the request of GW
Fidelity 2E, LLC, for a special use permit limited service restaurant with a drive-through
at 5211 Touhy Avenue in a B2 Commercial district. The petitioner intends to construct
a Starbucks, which will occupy the eastern 2,015 square feet of Building B, as shown on
the proposed site plan (case 2015-45P). The indoor dining area and the drive-through
will be open from 5 a.m. to 10 p.m., 7 days a week. A single drive-through lane will
wrap around the west, south, and east sides of Building B and will be able to
accommodate stacking for 15 vehicles.
The Plan Commission concurred with Staff’s recommendation to grant the special use
permit subject to conditions.
One commissioner noted the requirement that the Starbucks employees park at the
subject site and asked if this was a standard condition for all special use permits. Staff
explained that this was a standard condition and that there have been past instances
where employees parked in nearby neighborhoods resulting in the loss of on-street
parking for the residents. Staff also stated that the parking requirement for the use
was based upon the square footage of the building, not the total number of employees
working there, and the parking requirement was met.
Another commissioner asked if a separate trash container could be provided outside the
Starbucks for customers who do not used the outdoor dining area. Staff responded
that the Health Department would determine if and where additional containers would
need to be placed.
The commissioner also inquired about the sound level generated from the drive-through
speaker. Staff replied that the fence proposed for the south line of the shopping center
would block the sound from the adjacent school.




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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.

APPEARANCE COMMISSION
The petitioner received approval, with conditions, for all exterior elevations and signage
at the November 11, 2015 Appearance Commission meeting. The commission had
requested that the drive-through directional sign on the east side of the westernmost
driveway at Touhy Avenue be relocated outside of the 15-foot by 15-foot sight distance
triangle, or reduced to an overall height of 30”, and be reduced in area from 7.5 square
feet to 4 square feet. Relief must be requested from §82-28(b)(1)a. of the Village Code
to allow more than 1 wall sign facing a street frontage per occupancy. The “Drive
Thru” sign below the “Starbucks” sign above the business is considered to be a second
wall sign.

PLAN COMMISSION RECOMMENDATIONS AND VOTING
The Plan Commission recommends by a vote of 8 ayes and 0 nays, with 1 member
absent, that the petitioner’s request for a special use permit limited service restaurant
with a drive-through at 5211 Touhy Avenue in a B2 Commercial district be APPROVED,
subject to the recommended conditions, and that relief be granted from §82-28(b)(1)a.
of the Village Code to allow more than 1 wall sign facing a street frontage per
occupancy.

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




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ATTACHMENTS
1. Plan Commission Positive Findings of Fact for 2015-46P
2. Staff Report dated December 17, 2015
3. Plan Commission Meeting Minutes for December 17, 2015
4. Site Plan, dated January 20, 2016
5. Starbucks Site Plan, received December 10, 2015
6. Starbucks Enlarged Site Plan, received December 10, 2015
7. Floor Plan, received January 21, 2016
8. Landscape Plan, dated January 20, 2016
9. Elevations, dated December 8, 2015
10. Plat of Survey, dated June 30, 2015
11. Land Use and Zoning Map




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PLAN COMMISSION
RECOMMENDED CONDITIONS 2015-46P: Special Use Permit
Plan Commission Council Chambers, 8:00 PM, February 1, 2016


1. Prior to the approval of the ordinance by the Board of Trustees, the petitioner must
 revise the Starbucks proposed site plan, Starbucks proposed enlarged site plan, and
 color elevations plan for Building A and Building B to depict the reconfiguration of
 the outdoor dining area.
2. Any modification to the hours of the drive-through that would increase the amount
 of time that the drive-through is open beyond 10:00 p.m. and before 5:00 a.m. shall
 require an amendment to the special use permit, including public hearings before
 the Plan Commission.
STANDARD SPECIAL USE CONDITIONS
3. The petitioner shall develop the Subject Property in substantial conformance with
 the final Village approved site plan dated <insert date of final approved plan>,
 Starbucks site plan dated <insert date of final approved plan>, enlarged site plan
 dated <insert date of final approved plan>, floor plan received <insert date of final
 approved plan>, landscape plan dated <insert date of final approved plan>, and
 elevations dated <insert date of final approved plan>.
4. At least once during every 4 hours of operation and before opening and closing of
 the business, employees shall patrol the Subject Property and clear it of debris.
5. 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.
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. Any outdoor sound systems shall at all times maintain audio levels that are
 compliant with the Skokie Village Code.
9. All existing damaged public sidewalks or public sidewalks damaged due to the
 implementation of this plan shall be replaced.
10. All objects and landscaping within a 15-foot sight distance triangle shall not exceed
 30 inches in height, except traffic control devices listed in the Manual on Uniform
 Traffic Control Devices.
11. A screened garbage corral with an impermeable surface shall be provided to contain

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 all dumpsters.
12. Waste receptacles shall be placed on the Subject Property for the use of customers,
 and that the Health Department shall determine the size, type, and location of these
 units.
13. All off-street parking spaces must be legibly striped and maintained.
14. All modifications to building elevations, signage, and landscaping shall be subject to
 the review and approval of the Skokie Appearance Commission.
15. The petitioner shall obtain all required permits and approvals for improvements to
 County, State, or Federal rights-of-way from the governing jurisdiction.
16. 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.
17. 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.
18. 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.
19. The owner of the Subject Property and its tenant shall ensure that employees park
 on the Subject Property.
20. All private and public sidewalks must be maintained free of snow, ice, sleet, or other
 objects that may impede travel.
21. All buildings must meet current International Building and NFPA Life Safety Codes as
 amended.
22. 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.
23. If work is to be performed on public property or if public property is utilized or
 impacted during construction and/or development, the owner shall provide, or shall
 cause the developer and/or contractor to provide, the Village of Skokie with a
 certificate of insurance naming the Village of Skokie as additionally insured for any
 and all claims related to any and all work. The owner shall hold, and shall cause the
 developer and/or contractor to hold, the Village of Skokie harmless and indemnify
 the Village for any and all claims for property damage or personal injury related to
 work on or use of public property.
24. The petitioners shall comply with all Federal and State statutes, laws, rules and
 regulations and all Village codes, ordinances, rules, and regulations.

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25. 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.
26. 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 2015-46P: Special Use Permit
Plan Commission Council Chambers, 8:00 PM, February 1, 2016


Consideration Finding
The request is consistent with the intent of the The request for a special use permit for a
Comprehensive Plan. limited service restaurant with a drive-
 through is consistent with the intent of the
 retail/service employment land use identified
 in the Comprehensive Plan.
The request will not adversely affect adjacent Any noise generated by the speaker at the
properties. menu board in the drive through should have
 little to no impact upon the surrounding
 neighborhood as it is directed to the south,
 away from the nearby residences and will be
 buffered from the adjacent school by a fence.
The request is compatible with the existing or The request is compatible with the existing
allowable uses of adjacent properties. commercial uses to the north and west of the
 subject site. Although the request is less
 compatible with the elementary school
 located to the south, the school and the
 adjacent commercial uses to its north have
 operated together for over 60 years with no
 known issues.
The request demonstrates that adequate public Adequate public facilities will exist to serve
facilities, including roads, drainage, utilities, the requested use.
and police and fire protection exist or will exist
to serve the requested use at the time such
facilities are needed.
The request demonstrates adequate provision Adequate provision for maintenance and use
for maintenance and use of the associated of the associated structures is demonstrated
structures. by the request.
The request has considered and, to the degree The drive-through facility will have a negative
possible, addressed the adverse effects on the impact on air quality. The total quantity of
natural environment. trees landscaping is increasing at the subject
 site from the existing conditions.
The request will not create undue traffic Undue traffic congestion will not be created
congestion. by the proposed use. Sufficient stacking is
 provided within the drive-through lane to
 accommodate vehicles.
The request will not adversely affect public There should be no adverse effect upon
health, safety, and welfare. public health, safety, and welfare.



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




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STAFF REPORT 2015-46P: Special Use Permit
Community Development Department Council Chambers, 7:30 PM, December 17, 2015


To: Paul Luke, Chairman, Skokie Plan Commission
From: Mike Voitik, Planning Technician
Re: 2015-46P: Special Use Permit
 5211 Touhy Avenue

 Related Cases – 2015-44P: Zoning Map Amendment
 2015-45P: Site Plan Approval
 2015-47P: Special Use Permit for outdoor dining

General Information
Location 5211 Touhy Avenue
Purpose To obtain approval for a special use permit for a limited-service
 restaurant with a drive-through
Petitioner GW Fidelity 2E, LLC
Size of Site 76,236 square feet (1.75 acres)
Existing Zoning & B2 Commercial – vacant full service restaurant building, offices,
Land Use vacant commercial (subject to the approval of 2015-44P)
Adjacent Zoning & North B2 Commercial – limited service restaurant with
Land Use outdoor dining, motor vehicle parts and accessories
 store with automotive repair facility, vacant commercial
 South R2 Single-Family – elementary grade school
 East R2 Single-Family – detached residences
 West B2 Commercial – vacant commercial, electronics repair
 business
Comprehensive Plan The site is designated as retail/service employment.


SITE INFORMATION
 Public sidewalks are present along Touhy Avenue and Laramie Avenue.
 Overhead utilities run along the south side of the subject site.
 Three separate parcels of the subject site are presently accessible to vehicles via 4
 driveways at Touhy Avenue and 1 driveway at Laramie Avenue. There is no
 vehicular access between the 3 parcels.



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 The site is directly served by the Pace 226 Oakton Street and Pace 290 Touhy
 Avenue buses.


STAFF ANALYSIS
Petitioner’s Submittal
The petitioner is requesting a special use permit for a limited service restaurant with a
drive-through at 5211 Touhy Avenue in a B2 Commercial district. The petitioner
intends to construct a Starbucks, which will occupy the eastern 2,015 square feet of
Building B, as shown on the proposed site plan (case 2015-45P). The indoor dining
area and the drive-through will be open from 5 a.m. to 10 p.m., 7 days a week. A
single drive-through lane will wrap around the west, south, and east sides of Building B
and will be able to accommodate stacking for 15 vehicles.
With regards to the operation of the business, the petitioner contends that:
 The proposed special use of a Starbucks Drive Thru as part of our overall development
 site plan will complement the surrounding retail, residential and business co-tenancy in
 the nearby area. A drive thru as part of a new project will be the catalyst to a
 successful project. The drive thru is a logical part of the project given its proximity to
 the 90/94 expressway entrance and full access at a stoplight. This project will tie into
 the overall comprehensive development plan of the Village by combining three smaller
 sites into one cohesive project with cross parking and access between the sites. The
 current uses and individual site configurations are less consistent with the surrounding
 area than our proposed project. We will be having two multi-tenant retail buildings,
 which is similar to other buildings in the nearby area.
 The proposed drive thru will be designed in accordance with other village standards for
 a drive thru and will include adequate car stacking, landscaping buffer and other
 requirements for a drive thru facility. The site plan with a drive thru will improve traffic
 circulation by eliminating two curb cuts on Touhy and the existence of “dead end”
 parking. The project will not impact the public facilities and services currently provided
 for on the property.
 Property values in the area, while already steady should be enhanced by the creation of
 a new shopping center with Starbucks as an anchor given the notoriety of the brand and
 community center feel that Starbucks often brings with its stores. We expect this
 location to be a meeting place in the community, as was Jack’s diner before it closed.
 The redevelopment of this corner with Starbucks will make this a more vibrant
 intersection with better co-tenancy and synergies than without it.
The petitioner is requesting a separate special use permit for an outdoor dining area on
the north side of the building in companion case 2015-47P. The eastern 320 feet of the
subject site, which is currently zoned B1 Service Commercial, is proposed to be rezoned
to B2 Commercial in case 2015-44P because the proposed use is not permitted under
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Comments
Staff Comment and Review sheets were sent to all pertinent departments. No
comments were received for this case.

 Planning Division
 The Planning Division recommends approval of the special use permit for a limited
 service restaurant with a drive-through. The use will provide a service that is
 desirable to the community. Any noise generated by the speaker at the menu board
 in the drive through should have little to no impact upon the surrounding
 neighborhood as it is directed to the south, away from the nearby residences and
 will be buffered from the adjacent school by a fence.
 The floor plan must be revised to depict the entire layout of the inside of the
 restaurant.

APPEARANCE COMMISSION
The petitioner received approval, with conditions, for all exterior elevations and signage
at the November 11, 2015 Appearance Commission meeting. The drive-through
directional sign on the east side of the westernmost driveway at Touhy Avenue must be
relocated outside of the 15-foot by 15-foot sight distance triangle, or reduced to an
overall height of 30”, and must be reduced in area from 7.5 square feet to 4 square
feet. Relief must be requested from §82-28(b)(1)a. of the Village Code to allow more
than 1 wall sign facing a street frontage per occupancy. The “Drive Thru” sign below
the “Starbucks” sign above the business is considered to be a second wall sign.

STAFF RECOMMENDATIONS
Staff recommends that the petitioner’s request for a special use permit for a limited
service restaurant with a drive-through at 5211 Touhy Avenue in a B2 Commercial
District be APPROVED, based upon the Proposed Positive Findings of Fact and subject
to the recommended and standard special use permit conditions, and relief be granted
from §82-28(b)(1)a. of the Village Code to allow more than 1 wall sign facing a street
frontage per occupancy.

RECOMMENDED SPECIAL USE CONDITIONS
1. Prior to the hearing of the subject case before the Board of Trustees, the petitioner
 must revise the site plan and landscape plan to depict the relocation of the
 directional sign on the east side of the westernmost driveway at Touhy Avenue
 outside of the 15-foot by 15-foot sight distance triangle or reduce the overall sign
 height to 30”.
2. Prior to the hearing of the subject site before the Board of Trustees, the petitioner
 must revise the floor plan to depict the entire layout of the interior of the business.

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3. Any modification to the hours of the drive-through that would increase the amount
 of time that the drive-through is open beyond 10:00 p.m. and before 5:00 a.m. shall
 require an amendment to the special use permit, including public hearings before
 the Plan Commission.
STANDARD SPECIAL USE CONDITIONS
4. The petitioner shall develop the Subject Property in substantial conformance with
 the final Village approved site plan dated <insert date of final approved plan>,
 enlarged site plan dated <insert date of final approved plan>, floor plan dated
 <insert date of final approved plan>, landscape plan dated <insert date of final
 approved plan>, and elevations dated <insert date of final approved plan>.
5. At least once during every 4 hours of operation and before opening and closing of
 the business, employees shall patrol the Subject Property and clear it of debris.
6. 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.
7. All fencing, walls, sidewalks, driveways, curbs, wheel stops, parking areas, signage,
 landscaping, structures, and any other facilities or infrastructure on the Subject
 Property must be maintained in a good state of repair, and when needed, be
 repaired or replaced in a timely manner.
8. Parking lot and exterior lighting must meet IES standards, be full cut-off design and
 be directed away from adjacent properties, subject to the approval of the
 Engineering Division.
9. Any outdoor sound systems shall at all times maintain audio levels that are
 compliant with the Skokie Village Code.
10. All existing damaged public sidewalks or public sidewalks damaged due to the
 implementation of this plan shall be replaced.
11. All objects and landscaping within a 15-foot sight distance triangle shall not exceed
 30 inches in height, except traffic control devices listed in the Manual on Uniform
 Traffic Control Devices.
12. A screened garbage corral with an impermeable surface shall be provided to contain
 all dumpsters.
13. Waste receptacles shall be placed on the Subject Property for the use of customers,
 and that the Health Department shall determine the size, type, and location of these
 units.
14. All off-street parking spaces must be legibly striped and maintained.
15. 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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 County, State, or Federal rights-of-way from the governing jurisdiction.
17. 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.
18. 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.
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.
20. The owner of the Subject Property and its tenant shall ensure that employees park
 on the Subject Property.
21. All private and public sidewalks must be maintained free of snow, ice, sleet, or other
 objects that may impede travel.
22. All buildings must meet current International Building and NFPA Life Safety Codes as
 amended.
23. 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.
24. If work is to be performed on public property or if public property is utilized or
 impacted during construction and/or development, the owner shall provide, or shall
 cause the developer and/or contractor to provide, the Village of Skokie with a
 certificate of insurance naming the Village of Skokie as additionally insured for any
 and all claims related to any and all work. The owner shall hold, and shall cause the
 developer and/or contractor to hold, the Village of Skokie harmless and indemnify
 the Village for any and all claims for property damage or personal injury related to
 work on or use of public property.
25. The petitioners shall comply with all Federal and State statutes, laws, rules and
 regulations and all Village codes, ordinances, rules, and regulations.
26. Failure to abide by any and all terms of this Ordinance shall be cause for the Village
 to initiate hearings to determine whether the subject Ordinance, as well as any
 applicable business licenses, should be revised or revoked.
27. 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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ATTACHMENTS
1. Proposed Positive Findings of Fact
2. Site Plan, received December 10, 2015
3. Enlarged Site Plan, received December 10, 2015
4. Floor Plan, received December 10, 2015
5. Landscape Plan, dated December 8, 2015
6. Elevations, dated December 8, 2015
7. Plat of Survey, dated June 30, 2015
8. Land Use and Zoning Map




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Proposed Positive Findings of Fact 2015-46P: Special Use Permit
Community Development Department Council Chambers, 7:30 PM, December 17, 2015


Consideration Finding
The request is consistent with the intent of the The request for a special use permit for a
Comprehensive Plan. limited service restaurant with a drive-
 through is consistent with the intent of the
 retail/service employment land use identified
 in the Comprehensive Plan.
The request will not adversely affect adjacent Any noise generated by the speaker at the
properties. menu board in the drive through should have
 little to no impact upon the surrounding
 neighborhood as it is directed to the south,
 away from the nearby residences and will be
 buffered from the adjacent school by a fence.
The request is compatible with the existing or The request is compatible with the existing
allowable uses of adjacent properties. commercial uses to the north and west of the
 subject site. Although the request is less
 compatible with the elementary school
 located to the south, the school and the
 adjacent commercial uses to its north have
 operated together for over 60 years with no
 known issues.
The request demonstrates that adequate public Adequate public facilities will exist to serve
facilities, including roads, drainage, utilities, the requested use.
and police and fire protection exist or will exist
to serve the requested use at the time such
facilities are needed.
The request demonstrates adequate provision Adequate provision for maintenance and use
for maintenance and use of the associated of the associated structures is demonstrated
structures. by the request.
The request has considered and, to the degree The drive-through facility will have a negative
possible, addressed the adverse effects on the impact on air quality. The total quantity of
natural environment. trees landscaping is increasing at the subject
 site from the existing conditions.
The request will not create undue traffic Undue traffic congestion will not be created
congestion. by the proposed use. Sufficient stacking is
 provided within the drive-through lane to
 accommodate vehicles.
The request will not adversely affect public There should be no adverse effect upon
health, safety, and welfare. public health, safety, and welfare.




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




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 Plan Commission Meeting Minutes
 Date: December 17, 2015

A motion was made by Plan Commissioner Mitchell and seconded by Commissioner
S. Berman to approve the minutes of the December 3, 2015 meeting. All voted aye.

Case Description

2015-44P – Zoning Map Amendment: 5201-5227 Touhy Avenue
GW Fidelity 2E, LLC, requests to amend the zoning map to change the zoning district
for 5201-5227 Touhy Avenue from B1 Service Commercial to B2 Commercial.

PINs: 10-333-101-014-0000 and 10-33-101-015-0000


2015-45P – Site Plan Approval: 5201-5239 Touhy Avenue
GW Fidelity 2E, LLC, requests site plan approval for a 1-lot planned development in a B2
Commercial zoning district that includes 2 buildings, 1 drive-through facility, shared
driveways, surface parking, and storm water retention, and any relief discovered during
the review of this cases.

PINs: 10-33-101-013-0000, 10-33-101-014-0000, and 10-33-101-015-0000


2015-46P – Special Use Permit: 5211 Touhy Avenue
GW Fidelity 2E, LLC, requests a special use permit for a limited service restaurant with
drive-through in a B2 Commercial zoning district and any relief discovered during the
review of this case.

PINs: 10-33-101-013-0000, 10-33-101-014-0000, and 10-33-101-015-0000


2015-47P – Special Use Permit: 5211 Touhy Avenue
GW Fidelity 2E, LLC, requests a special use permit for outdoor dining in a B2 Commercial
zoning district and any relief discovered during the review of this case.

PINs: 10-33-101-013-0000, 10-33-101-014-0000, and 10-33-101-015-0000


Discussion and Interested Parties

Legal notice was properly posted, advertised, and delivered to property owners in the
area as prescribed by the Zoning Chapter. It was determined by Corporation Counsel
that notices were proper.

All these cases are related to the property at Touhy and Laramie. They were discussed
together but voted on separately.


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Mitch Goltz, developer from GW Properties, presented the cases. The acquisition of all
three properties has been going on for about 3 years. They will be demolishing Jack’s
Restaurant, the 2-story office building, and Lee Auto Parts, in the Touhy/ Laramie area,
to create 2 new buildings. The easternmost and middle properties are zoned B1, the
last in the area. The Lee Auto Parts store was rezoned to B2 back in 1970 when the
store was expanded. Over the last 60 years, the trend has been towards commercial
uses more than the day-to-day neighborhood shopping (B1). Several years ago, Dunkin
Donuts across the street also rezoned from B1 to B2. All new businesses are zoned B2
providing services to a larger consumer population.

The Plat of Survey was displayed showing multiple curb cuts on Touhy Avenue. The
curb cut for Jack’s Restaurant is located too close to the intersection of Touhy and
Laramie, making it very dangerous. The proposed site plan shows that 2 curb cuts will
be eliminated leaving 3 access points for the new development. The eastern building
(Building B) will become a Starbuck’s with a drive through facility with outdoor dining
(cases 2015-46P & 47P) and 2 other tenants. The western building (Building A) will also
be a multi-tenant building for 3 or 4 uses. There will be a monument sign at the corner.
The Appearance Commission gave their approval at the November 11, 2015 meeting.
Mark DiGanci, architect from Design Studio 24 mentioned that they have been working
on the project for almost a year.

The chairman asked if there was a general idea of tenants. Mr. Goltz said the tenant list
is based on the required parking for each use. Possibilities include a mattress store, a
medical use, and maybe another fast casual food user. Touhy Avenue is becoming a
very vibrant retail area.

A commissioner noted that Starbucks offers a large variety of menu options. He
inquired if there was a pull-over space to wait for orders that are not prepared quickly.
A waiting space was not in their model. He also asked if this location is the first
Starbuck’s drive- through in Skokie. Staff answered there is a Starbuck’s drive-through
at the Skokie Swift station at Dempster Street.

Lynn Means, traffic engineer with Gewalt Hamilton, spoke of the traffic analysis she
provided. Going west bound on Touhy Avenue, the striped mountable median allows for
left turns into the site. The easternmost access will be a right in/right out.

A commissioner asked if IDOT granted permission to use the striped median for
stacking. It was noted by the developer that no request was submitted to IDOT yet.
The commissioner commented that Touhy traffic is horrible and the traffic light at
Laramie would only let 4-5 cars turn left at a cycle. Another commissioner stated that
most of the volume of traffic on Touhy goes eastbound to the expressway.

On another note, 2 commissioners asked about trash receptacle requirements not only
for Starbuck’s but the entire site. The developer answered that wherever the Health
Department determines they are needed, they will be put in. The outdoor dining area
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Another commissioner asked the developer to point out the stop and yield signs within
the site. She wanted confirmation that the Village Code was followed for crosswalks and
sidewalk widths and that if there is another outdoor dining request for a future food
entity on the west end it would be enclosed by fencing and have the hours restricted.
The developer stated that they would abide by all the rules.

Staff requested that reports be accepted into the record as written. Staff reiterated that
a parking hardship cannot be requested at a later date because of the petitioner’s mix of
high use tenants including 2 restaurants and a dental office. He also noted that the
northern 50 feet of the site is public street, parkway, and sidewalk which needs to be
dedicated to the Village for public right of way. Lastly, he mentioned that a sign legend
must be submitted indicating the regulatory and restaurant signage on the site.

The chairman responded to a letter sent to the Mayor from Hillel Torah School
addressing their concerns and requests. They would like a 6-foot high masonry wall on
the south side to provide screening. In addition to the wall, they also have requested
10-foot high evergreens. They are also asking for the garbage to be moved further
west and be in a masonry enclosure. Finally, they want rooftop HVAC equipment to be
screened as well. The chairman stated that screening will be provided by a 6-ft wooden
fence to control headlight glare. However, on the east side, the fence will drop down to
a 30” height because of residential front yards across the street.

Another commissioner wanted staff’s opinion of the stacking lane for 15-18 cars but no
pull over area. Staff answered that patrons would have to proceed into nearby spaces
as there are no Village regulations in place for pull over spaces. The petitioner stated
that none of the Starbucks locations have a waiting area. The operation is quick or they
will pull into a parking space.

 A commissioner was wondering how Laramie Avenue traffic would be affected. Perhaps
parking on Laramie Avenue should be removed. Another commissioner thought that a
left turn out of Laramie was necessary.

Eli Rosenbloom, a Skokie resident and Hillel Torah parent, said he did not want to kill
the project but spoke about the very busy hour of 7:45 to 8:45 every weekday morning.
Not only is Hillel Torah affected but also the elementary school next door to them. He
did not get the traffic report until 2 days before the Plan Commission meeting and
believes that it is inaccurate and flawed. He submitted a list of concerns with the traffic
study. There wasn’t enough time to meet with their Board of Directors and attorneys to
fully review how this development will affect them. He mentioned a letter from their
Holland & Knight attorney requesting a continuation so that they may have their own
traffic study compiled. He also invited District #72 to join them for a meeting with their
own traffic expert. Touhy Avenue is a traffic nightmare going both ways and this
project will cause congestion going eastbound to the expressway and westbound to the
schools. Laramie Avenue will be severely compromised.

He also brought up the fact that some Starbucks are starting to sell liquor and wine.
Staff answered that Starbuck’s would need to come in for a separate special use permit.
It is state law that they must be a certain distance from schools.


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The chairman stated that it was the petitioner’s decision to make the continuation
request. If they want the Plan Commission’s recommendation at this meeting, so be it.
They still have some time before these cases are presented to the Village Board for final
disposition.

A commissioner wondered what another traffic study would prove; that there will be
more traffic on Laramie. Another commissioner interjected that any thriving business
will create more traffic and the school should give their concerns more time to see how
they are impacted.

There was lengthy discussion between commissioners regarding traffic on Touhy
Avenue. Another commissioner offered 2 alternatives: increase the stacking lane at
Laramie or the left turn at Laramie needs a longer green light. Other commissioners
discussed that the traffic signal is under state control and a request to IDOT for a left
turn will take at least 3 months for a preliminary response and another 3 months to
implement it.

Lynn Means, traffic engineer, stated that information for their report was collected on
October 29th, after Jack’s restaurant was closed. Her traffic counts acknowledged
schools in session and peak hours of a Starbucks. She also included a retail and
restaurant component.

Another commissioner stated that left turns can be made out of the site onto Touhy
from the westernmost exit and some patrons will choose to go left onto Laramie and
then onto Touhy.

Cindy Whittaker, Superintendent of District #72 represented the Fairview community.
Her concern is the safety of the children. Many walk or ride bikes to school. She fears
that traffic will be pushed into the neighborhood. The buses utilize Laramie as their
main thoroughfare and this will make Laramie very narrow. She suggests eliminating all
parking on Laramie.

She commented that her meeting with the developer was excellent and views the Village
very highly but was disappointed at their cavalier attitude that they didn’t reach out to
the schools and let them know what was happening. She feels that she is coming in
late in the game.

The chairman asked if there was a police officer at the school. Ms. Whittaker responded
only in the AM to monitor traffic speed, seat belts, babies in car seats, etc. When asked,
she also stated that there was 1 crossing guard at Laramie and Fairview Avenues.

Staff apologized for the impression of cavalierness. For background information, IDOT
does not review everything until a project is actually underway. Once a plan is finalized,
then IDOT comes in. He stated that from the Village’s perspective, a restaurant, an
office building and a retail use is being replaced with a restaurant, an office building and
a retail space. Not much is changing. He cautioned that if changes are made based on
an independent traffic study, it is setting a precedent. The Village’s traffic review is
reasonable. He did go through the concerns mentioned in the Hillel Torah letter, and
other than the masonry wall, all other issues are being met.

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A commissioner asked when these cases would be scheduled for Village Board
presentation. Staff said the Manager’s office prepares the agenda but usually it is about
4-5 weeks from the Plan Commission meeting if everything goes smoothly and no
revisions are needed. If these cases would be continued, the next available Plan
Commission meeting date would be Jan. 21, 2016.

The developer stated that he is willing to pay for striping the roads (Touhy and Laramie
Avenues) if it will help make traffic safer for a more vibrant development. He finds it
hard to believe that a Starbuck’s site commands another traffic study but will give his
full support for an alternate traffic analysis if the Village of Skokie believes it is
warranted. If changes are needed, he will comply.

A commissioner commented why delay the project when it is inevitable that putting in a
Starbuck’s will bring more traffic. The developer stated that Starbuck’s is not a
destination place but rather a pass-by spot. He looked at the Pepboys site but felt that
it wasn’t a good location for them – eastbound traffic is key.

Another commissioner asked about the number of Starbuck locations with a drive-
through component. It is a goal of Starbuck’s to have them at all new locations as they
are quite successful. In fact, there are very few without them. Another commissioner
asked the fate of the location inside the Barnes & Noble Bookstore at Village Crossing.
The developer confirmed that it will remain.

Another commissioner asked about deliveries at the site. The developer answered that
they will take place typically before business hours. The site is not unique. There were
3 individual owners with businesses for over 40 years. This will be a 1st class center.

Another commissioner praised the knowledgeable and professional Village staff and
suggested a meeting between staff, the petitioner and school officials to work out the
concerns about Laramie Avenue.

Recommendation and Voting

Case 2015-44P
A motion was made to grant approval to amend the zoning map to change the zoning
district for 5201-5227 Touhy Avenue from B1 Service Commercial to B2 Commercial.
The vote was unanimous.

Motion: Mitchell Second: Marek Absent: Laxpati
Ayes: 8
Nays: 0

Case 2015-45P
A motion was made to grant approval for site plan approval for a 1-lot planned
development in a B2 Commercial district that includes 2 buildings, 1 drive-through
facility, shared driveways, surface parking, storm water detention and 2 items of sign
relief. Staff, the schools, and the petitioner will get together to discuss Laramie Avenue.
The vote was unanimous.

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Motion: Paradise Second: Mitchell Absent: Laxpati
Ayes: 8
Nays: 0

Case 2015-46P
A motion was made to grant approval for a special use permit for a limited service
restaurant with drive-through in a B2 Commercial district. The vote was unanimous.

Motion: Mitchell Second: Marek Absent: Laxpati
Ayes: 8
Nays: 0


Case 2015-47P
A motion was made to grant approval for a special use permit for outdoor dining in a B2
Commercial zoning district. The vote was unanimous.

Motion: S. Berman Second: J. Burman Absent: Laxpati
Ayes: 8
Nays: 0




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 TOUHY AVE 40,000 VPD

 BUS SHELTER




 PROPOSED SITE PLAN
 407'

 14 12 8
 MONUMENT SIGN




 16 9
 8




 148'
 PRIVATE
 DRIVEWAY

 148'
 BUILDING B 7
 BUILDING A 6,900 sf
 10,000 sf (DIVISIBLE)




 LARAMIE AVE
 SPACE 5 (DIVISIBLE) SPACE 2 SPACE 1
 6,500 sf SPACE 4 1,400 sf 2,000 sf
 (DIVISIBLE) 3,500 sf SPACE 3
 3,400 sf PUBLIC ALLEY




 4


 407'



PARKING SPACES : 73 + 4 H.A. = 77

PROPOSED SITE PLAN
 1 AF 1 AF 1 AF 1 GD 1 GD 1 GD 1 GD 1 GD 1 SR




 30 HH 1 SR
 4 PA 6 VL 6 VL 3 VL 2 VL 6 VL 3 VL 3 VL 7 VL
 10 JS
 30 HH 1 SR 1 SR 1 SR 1 SR 24 HH 1 SR

 4 VL

 1 SR
 5 RA 5 RA
 12 HH 6 RA
 12 HH 12 HH
 1 SR

 5 RA

 15 HH 15 HH
 7 VL

 9 RG
 20 JS
 9 RA 25 HH
 6 RG BUILDING 'A' BUILDING 'B' 1 AF




 LANDSCAPING PLAN
 10,000 sf 6,900 sf
 8 RA

 11 RG
 18 HH

 18 HH 6 PO

 10 RG 6 RG
 1 AF




 PROPOSED LANDSCAPE PLAN




DECIDUOUS TREE PLANTING - SINGLE STEM SHRUB, PERENNIAL AND GROUNDCOVER PLANTING WOOD FENCE DETAIL ORNAMENTAL STEEL FENCE
PLAN COMMISSION REPORT 2015-47P: Special Use Permit
Plan Commission Council Chambers, 8:00 PM February 1, 2016


To: Mayor and Board of Trustees
From: Paul Luke, Plan Commission Chairman
Case: 2015-47P: Special Use Permit
 5211 Touhy Avenue

 Related Cases – 2015-44P: Zoning Map Amendment
 2015-45P: Site Plan Approval
 2015-46P: Special Use Permit for limited service restaurant
 with drive-through

PLAN COMMISSION ANALYSIS
At its December 17, 2015 meeting, the Plan Commission heard the request of GW
Fidelity 2E, LLC, for outdoor dining at 5211 Touhy Avenue in a B2 Commercial district.
The request is being made in conjunction with a proposal to construct a 2,015 square-
foot Starbucks limited service restaurant with a drive-through (case 2015-46P) located
at the eastern end of Building B, as shown on the proposed site plan (case 2015-45P).
The outdoor dining area will contain 4 tables with seating for 4 persons each and 2
tables with seating for 2 persons each.
Screening around the outdoor dining area will consist of a 4 foot-high steel fence on the
north, east, and west sides. Additionally, shrubs are proposed to be planted along the
north and west sides of the patio. There is no intent at this time by the petitioner to
provide music for the patio.
The Plan Commission concurred with Staff’s recommendation to grant the special use
permit subject to conditions.

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.

APPEARANCE COMMISSION
Appearance Commission review is not required.




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PLAN COMMISSION RECOMMENDATIONS AND VOTING
The Plan Commission recommends by a vote of 8 ayes and 0 nays, with 1 member
absent, that the petitioner’s request for outdoor dining at 5211 Touhy Avenue in a B2
Commercial district be APPROVED, subject to the recommended conditions.
ATTENDANCE AYES NAYS ABSENT
 Mitchell X
 Quane X
 Paradise (Second) X
 Berman (Moved) X
 Carandang X
 Laxpati X
 Burman X
 Marek X
 Luke X


ATTACHMENTS
1. Plan Commission Positive Findings of Fact for 2015-47P
2. Staff Report dated December 17, 2015
3. Plan Commission Meeting Minutes for December 17, 2015
4. Site Plan, dated January 20, 2016
5. Starbucks Site Plan, received December 10, 2015
6. Starbucks Enlarged Site Plan, received December 10, 2015
7. Floor Plan, received January 21, 2016
8. Landscape Plan, dated January 20, 2016
9. Elevations, dated December 8, 2015
10. Plat of Survey, dated June 30, 2015
11. Land Use and Zoning Map




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PLAN COMMISSION
RECOMMENDED CONDITIONS 2015-47P: Special Use Permit
Plan Commission Council Chambers, 8:00 PM, February 1, 2016


1. Prior to the approval of the ordinance by the Board of Trustees, the petitioner must
 revise the Starbucks proposed site plan, Starbucks proposed enlarged site plan, and
 color elevations plan for Building A and Building B to depict the reconfiguration of
 the outdoor dining area.
STANDARD SPECIAL USE CONDITIONS
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>,
 Starbucks site plan dated <insert date of final approved plan>, enlarged site plan
 dated <insert date of final approved plan>, floor plan received <insert date of final
 approved plan>, landscape plan dated <insert date of final approved plan>, and
 elevations dated <insert date of final approved plan>.
3. Barriers, fencing, landscaping, and other features shall be utilized to define the
 outdoor dining area.
4. Hours of operation for the outdoor dining shall be limited to between 8:00 AM and
 10:00 PM, but not longer than the posted operational hours of the associated food
 service facility, if the facility opens later and/or closes earlier than these hours.
5. Dates of operation shall be limited to between April 1 and October 31 in a calendar
 year.
6. Outdoor dining areas shall be exempt from the parking regulations if used or set up
 less than 7 months in a calendar year.
7. All food preparation must take place inside the associated food service
 establishment.
8. Adequate refuse disposal shall exist as determined by the Health Department.
9. Advertising or promotional features shall be limited to the umbrellas or canopies.
10. All applicable village and state health requirements shall be met.
11. Dining areas will be reviewed each year during the annual restaurant inspection. The
 outdoor dining permit may be revoked by the Village Manager at any time on 14
 days' notice for failure to comply with the regulations set forth in this subsection.
12. The outdoor dining area shall not be enclosed on more than two sides with walls if
 roofed over.
13. The outdoor dining area must be located on a surface approved by the Village
 Manger or designee.
14. The petitioners shall comply with all Federal and State statutes, laws, rules and
 regulations and all Village codes, ordinances, rules, and regulations.

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15. 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.
16. 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 2015-47P: Special Use Permit
Plan Commission Council Chambers, 8:00 PM, February 1, 2016


Consideration Finding
The request is consistent with the intent of the The request for a special use permit for
Comprehensive Plan. outdoor dining is consistent with the intent of
 the retail/service employment land use
 identified in the Comprehensive Plan.
The request will not adversely affect adjacent There should be no adverse effects created
properties. by the proposed use upon the adjacent
 properties or businesses, provided that the
 outdoor dining area is relocated to allow for a
 sidewalk to be built that provides
 unobstructed access to all businesses from
 the parking lot to the east of the Starbucks.
The request is compatible with the existing or The request is compatible with the existing
allowable uses of adjacent properties. commercial uses to the north and west of the
 subject site. Although the request is less
 compatible with the elementary school
 located to the south, the school and the
 adjacent commercial uses to its north have
 operated together for over 60 years with no
 known issues.
The request demonstrates that adequate public Adequate public facilities will exist to serve
facilities, including roads, drainage, utilities, the requested use.
and police and fire protection exist or will exist
to serve the requested use at the time such
facilities are needed.
The request demonstrates adequate provision Adequate provision for maintenance and use
for maintenance and use of the associated of the associated structures is demonstrated
structures. by the request.
The request has considered and, to the degree No adverse effects on the environment will
possible, addressed the adverse effects on the be created by the proposed use.
natural environment.
The request will not create undue traffic Undue traffic congestion will not be created
congestion. by the proposed use.
The request will not adversely affect public There should be no adverse effect upon
health, safety, and welfare. public health, safety, and welfare.
The request conforms to all applicable The request conforms to all applicable
provisions of this code, except where relief is provisions of this code.
granted with the request.


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STAFF REPORT 2015-47P: Special Use Permit
Community Development Department Council Chambers, 7:30 PM, December 17, 2015


To: Paul Luke, Chairman, Skokie Plan Commission
From: Mike Voitik, Planning Technician
Re: 2015-47P: Special Use Permit
 5211 Touhy Avenue

 Related Cases – 2015-44P: Zoning Map Amendment
 2015-45P: Site Plan Approval
 2015-46P: Special Use Permit for limited service restaurant
 with drive-through

General Information
Location 5211 Touhy Avenue
Purpose To obtain approval for a special use permit for outdoor dining
Petitioner GW Fidelity 2E, LLC
Size of Site 76,236 square feet (1.75 acres)
Existing Zoning & B2 Commercial – vacant full service restaurant building, offices,
Land Use vacant commercial (subject to the approval of 2015-44P)
Adjacent Zoning & North B2 Commercial – limited service restaurant with
Land Use outdoor dining, motor vehicle parts and accessories
 store with automotive repair facility, vacant commercial
 South R2 Single-Family – elementary grade school
 East R2 Single-Family – detached residences
 West B2 Commercial – vacant commercial, electronics repair
 business
Comprehensive Plan The site is designated as retail/service employment.


SITE INFORMATION
 Public sidewalks are present along Touhy Avenue and Laramie Avenue.
 Overhead utilities run along the south side of the subject site.
 Three separate parcels of the subject site are presently accessible to vehicles via 4
 driveways at Touhy Avenue and 1 driveway at Laramie Avenue. There is no
 vehicular access between the 3 parcels.



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 The site is directly served by the Pace 226 Oakton Street and Pace 290 Touhy
 Avenue buses.


STAFF ANALYSIS
Petitioner’s Submittal
The petitioner is requesting a special use permit for outdoor dining at 5211 Touhy
Avenue in a B2 Commercial district. The request is being made in conjunction with a
proposal to construct a 2,015 square-foot Starbucks limited service restaurant with a
drive-through (case 2015-46P) located at the eastern end of Building B, as shown on
the proposed site plan (case 2015-45P). The outdoor dining area will contain 4 tables
with seating for 4 persons each and 2 tables with seating for 2 persons each.
Screening around the outdoor dining area will consist of a 4 foot-high steel fence on the
north, east, and west sides. Additionally, shrubs are proposed to be planted along the
north and west sides of the patio. There is no intent at this time by the petitioner to
provide music for the patio.
With regards to the operation of the outdoor dining area, the petitioner contends that:
 The proposed special use of outdoor seating for a Starbucks coffeehouse as part of our
 overall development site plan will complement the surrounding retail, residential and
 business co-tenancy in the nearby area. Outdoor seating during the warm months and
 as part of a new project is a nice amenity to the establishment and its patrons.
 The outdoor seating will be designed in accordance with other village standards. The
 special use will not impact the public facilities and services affecting the property and
 will not add to the necessary services currently provided for on the property.
 Property values in the area, while already steady should be enhanced by the creation of
 a new shopping center with Starbucks as an anchor given the notoriety of the brand and
 community center feel that Starbucks often brings with its stores. We expect this
 location to be a meeting place in the community, as was Jack’s diner before it closed.
 The redevelopment of this corner with Starbucks will make this a more vibrant
 intersection with better co-tenancy and synergies than without it.


Comments
Staff Comment and Review sheets were sent to all pertinent departments. No
comments were received for this case.

 Planning Division
 The Planning Division recommends approval of the special use permit for outdoor
 dining. The use will provide a seasonal alternative for patrons who wish to eat at
 the restaurant.
 Staff notes that the proposed crosswalk at the exit from the drive-through area
 dead-ends at the outdoor dining area and requests that the outdoor dining area be

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 shifted to the south and east so that it abuts the front of the building and is fully
 fenced off from the drive-through lane. A new 5 foot-wide sidewalk, which will wrap
 around the north and west sides of the patio, is to be constructed to connect the
 sidewalk that runs along the north side of the building to the crosswalk within the
 drive-through lane. The site plan, landscape plan, and elevations must be revised to
 show these changes. A trash container must be located within the outdoor dining
 area and be shown on the site plan.
 All other conditions in §118-85(e) of the Skokie Village Code relating to the
 operation of the outdoor dining area must be adhered to as well.

APPEARANCE COMMISSION
Appearance Commission review is not required.


STAFF RECOMMENDATIONS
Staff recommends that the petitioner’s request for a special use permit for outdoor
dining at 5211 Touhy Avenue in a B2 Commercial district 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 hearing of the subject case before the Board of Trustees, the petitioner
 must revise the site plan, enlarged site plan, floor plan, landscape plan, and
 elevations to depict:
 A. The shifting of the outdoor dining area to the south and east so that it abuts
 the front of the building and is fully fenced off from the drive-through lane.
 B. The construction of a 5 foot-wide sidewalk which will wrap around the north
 and west sides of the outdoor dining and connect the sidewalk that runs
 along the north side of the building to the crosswalk within the drive-through
 lane.
2. Prior to the hearing of the subject case before the Board of Trustees, the petitioner
 must revise the site plan, enlarged site plan, and floor plan to depict the placement
 of a trash container within the outdoor dining area.
STANDARD SPECIAL USE CONDITIONS
3. The petitioner shall operate and maintain the outdoor dining area in substantial
 conformance with the final Village approved site plan dated <insert date of final
 approved plan>, enlarged site plan dated <insert date of final approved plan>, floor
 plan dated <insert date of final approved plan>, landscape plan dated <insert date
 of final approved plan>, and elevations dated <insert date of final approved plan>.
4. Barriers, fencing, landscaping, and other features shall be utilized to define the

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 outdoor dining area.
5. Hours of operation for the outdoor dining shall be limited to between 8:00 AM and
 10:00 PM, but not longer than the posted operational hours of the associated food
 service facility, if the facility opens later and/or closes earlier than these hours.
6. Dates of operation shall be limited to between April 1 and October 31 in a calendar
 year.
7. Outdoor dining areas shall be exempt from the parking regulations if used or set up
 less than 7 months in a calendar year.
8. All food preparation must take place inside the associated food service
 establishment.
9. Adequate refuse disposal shall exist as determined by the Health Department.
10. Advertising or promotional features shall be limited to the umbrellas or canopies.
11. All applicable village and state health requirements shall be met.
12. Dining areas will be reviewed each year during the annual restaurant inspection. The
 outdoor dining permit may be revoked by the Village Manager at any time on 14
 days' notice for failure to comply with the regulations set forth in this subsection.
13. The outdoor dining area shall not be enclosed on more than two sides with walls if
 roofed over.
14. The outdoor dining area must be located on a surface approved by the Village
 Manger or designee.
15. The petitioners shall comply with all Federal and State statutes, laws, rules and
 regulations and all Village codes, ordinances, rules, and regulations.
16. 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.
17. The petitioners shall pay all costs related to any hearings conducted as a result of
 non-compliance with any of the provisions of the enabling ordinance. The costs
 shall include but not be limited to court reporter fees, attorney fees, and staff time
 required researching and conducting said hearing.

ATTACHMENTS
1. Proposed Positive Findings of Fact
2. Site Plan, received December 10, 2015
3. Enlarged Site Plan, received December 10, 2015
4. Floor Plan, received December 10, 2015
5. Landscape Plan, dated December 8, 2015
6. Elevations, dated December 8, 2015
7. Land Use and Zoning Map

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Proposed Positive Findings of Fact 2015-47P: Special Use Permit
Community Development Department Council Chambers, 7:30 PM, December 17, 2015


Consideration Finding
The request is consistent with the intent of the The request for a special use permit for
Comprehensive Plan. outdoor dining is consistent with the intent of
 the retail/service employment land use
 identified in the Comprehensive Plan.
The request will not adversely affect adjacent There should be no adverse effects created
properties. by the proposed use upon the adjacent
 properties or businesses, provided that the
 outdoor dining area is relocated to allow for a
 sidewalk to be built that provides
 unobstructed access to all businesses from
 the parking lot to the east of the Starbucks.
The request is compatible with the existing or The request is compatible with the existing
allowable uses of adjacent properties. commercial uses to the north and west of the
 subject site. Although the request is less
 compatible with the elementary school
 located to the south, the school and the
 adjacent commercial uses to its north have
 operated together for over 60 years with no
 known issues.
The request demonstrates that adequate public Adequate public facilities will exist to serve
facilities, including roads, drainage, utilities, the requested use.
and police and fire protection exist or will exist
to serve the requested use at the time such
facilities are needed.
The request demonstrates adequate provision Adequate provision for maintenance and use
for maintenance and use of the associated of the associated structures is demonstrated
structures. by the request.
The request has considered and, to the degree No adverse effects on the environment will
possible, addressed the adverse effects on the be created by the proposed use.
natural environment.
The request will not create undue traffic Undue traffic congestion will not be created
congestion. by the proposed use.
The request will not adversely affect public There should be no adverse effect upon
health, safety, and welfare. public health, safety, and welfare.
The request conforms to all applicable The request conforms to all applicable
provisions of this code, except where relief is provisions of this code.
granted with the request.




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 Plan Commission Meeting Minutes
 Date: December 17, 2015

A motion was made by Plan Commissioner Mitchell and seconded by Commissioner
S. Berman to approve the minutes of the December 3, 2015 meeting. All voted aye.

Case Description

2015-44P – Zoning Map Amendment: 5201-5227 Touhy Avenue
GW Fidelity 2E, LLC, requests to amend the zoning map to change the zoning district
for 5201-5227 Touhy Avenue from B1 Service Commercial to B2 Commercial.

PINs: 10-333-101-014-0000 and 10-33-101-015-0000


2015-45P – Site Plan Approval: 5201-5239 Touhy Avenue
GW Fidelity 2E, LLC, requests site plan approval for a 1-lot planned development in a B2
Commercial zoning district that includes 2 buildings, 1 drive-through facility, shared
driveways, surface parking, and storm water retention, and any relief discovered during
the review of this cases.

PINs: 10-33-101-013-0000, 10-33-101-014-0000, and 10-33-101-015-0000


2015-46P – Special Use Permit: 5211 Touhy Avenue
GW Fidelity 2E, LLC, requests a special use permit for a limited service restaurant with
drive-through in a B2 Commercial zoning district and any relief discovered during the
review of this case.

PINs: 10-33-101-013-0000, 10-33-101-014-0000, and 10-33-101-015-0000


2015-47P – Special Use Permit: 5211 Touhy Avenue
GW Fidelity 2E, LLC, requests a special use permit for outdoor dining in a B2 Commercial
zoning district and any relief discovered during the review of this case.

PINs: 10-33-101-013-0000, 10-33-101-014-0000, and 10-33-101-015-0000


Discussion and Interested Parties

Legal notice was properly posted, advertised, and delivered to property owners in the
area as prescribed by the Zoning Chapter. It was determined by Corporation Counsel
that notices were proper.

All these cases are related to the property at Touhy and Laramie. They were discussed
together but voted on separately.


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Mitch Goltz, developer from GW Properties, presented the cases. The acquisition of all
three properties has been going on for about 3 years. They will be demolishing Jack’s
Restaurant, the 2-story office building, and Lee Auto Parts, in the Touhy/ Laramie area,
to create 2 new buildings. The easternmost and middle properties are zoned B1, the
last in the area. The Lee Auto Parts store was rezoned to B2 back in 1970 when the
store was expanded. Over the last 60 years, the trend has been towards commercial
uses more than the day-to-day neighborhood shopping (B1). Several years ago, Dunkin
Donuts across the street also rezoned from B1 to B2. All new businesses are zoned B2
providing services to a larger consumer population.

The Plat of Survey was displayed showing multiple curb cuts on Touhy Avenue. The
curb cut for Jack’s Restaurant is located too close to the intersection of Touhy and
Laramie, making it very dangerous. The proposed site plan shows that 2 curb cuts will
be eliminated leaving 3 access points for the new development. The eastern building
(Building B) will become a Starbuck’s with a drive through facility with outdoor dining
(cases 2015-46P & 47P) and 2 other tenants. The western building (Building A) will also
be a multi-tenant building for 3 or 4 uses. There will be a monument sign at the corner.
The Appearance Commission gave their approval at the November 11, 2015 meeting.
Mark DiGanci, architect from Design Studio 24 mentioned that they have been working
on the project for almost a year.

The chairman asked if there was a general idea of tenants. Mr. Goltz said the tenant list
is based on the required parking for each use. Possibilities include a mattress store, a
medical use, and maybe another fast casual food user. Touhy Avenue is becoming a
very vibrant retail area.

A commissioner noted that Starbucks offers a large variety of menu options. He
inquired if there was a pull-over space to wait for orders that are not prepared quickly.
A waiting space was not in their model. He also asked if this location is the first
Starbuck’s drive- through in Skokie. Staff answered there is a Starbuck’s drive-through
at the Skokie Swift station at Dempster Street.

Lynn Means, traffic engineer with Gewalt Hamilton, spoke of the traffic analysis she
provided. Going west bound on Touhy Avenue, the striped mountable median allows for
left turns into the site. The easternmost access will be a right in/right out.

A commissioner asked if IDOT granted permission to use the striped median for
stacking. It was noted by the developer that no request was submitted to IDOT yet.
The commissioner commented that Touhy traffic is horrible and the traffic light at
Laramie would only let 4-5 cars turn left at a cycle. Another commissioner stated that
most of the volume of traffic on Touhy goes eastbound to the expressway.

On another note, 2 commissioners asked about trash receptacle requirements not only
for Starbuck’s but the entire site. The developer answered that wherever the Health
Department determines they are needed, they will be put in. The outdoor dining area
will have its own receptacle.




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Another commissioner asked the developer to point out the stop and yield signs within
the site. She wanted confirmation that the Village Code was followed for crosswalks and
sidewalk widths and that if there is another outdoor dining request for a future food
entity on the west end it would be enclosed by fencing and have the hours restricted.
The developer stated that they would abide by all the rules.

Staff requested that reports be accepted into the record as written. Staff reiterated that
a parking hardship cannot be requested at a later date because of the petitioner’s mix of
high use tenants including 2 restaurants and a dental office. He also noted that the
northern 50 feet of the site is public street, parkway, and sidewalk which needs to be
dedicated to the Village for public right of way. Lastly, he mentioned that a sign legend
must be submitted indicating the regulatory and restaurant signage on the site.

The chairman responded to a letter sent to the Mayor from Hillel Torah School
addressing their concerns and requests. They would like a 6-foot high masonry wall on
the south side to provide screening. In addition to the wall, they also have requested
10-foot high evergreens. They are also asking for the garbage to be moved further
west and be in a masonry enclosure. Finally, they want rooftop HVAC equipment to be
screened as well. The chairman stated that screening will be provided by a 6-ft wooden
fence to control headlight glare. However, on the east side, the fence will drop down to
a 30” height because of residential front yards across the street.

Another commissioner wanted staff’s opinion of the stacking lane for 15-18 cars but no
pull over area. Staff answered that patrons would have to proceed into nearby spaces
as there are no Village regulations in place for pull over spaces. The petitioner stated
that none of the Starbucks locations have a waiting area. The operation is quick or they
will pull into a parking space.

 A commissioner was wondering how Laramie Avenue traffic would be affected. Perhaps
parking on Laramie Avenue should be removed. Another commissioner thought that a
left turn out of Laramie was necessary.

Eli Rosenbloom, a Skokie resident and Hillel Torah parent, said he did not want to kill
the project but spoke about the very busy hour of 7:45 to 8:45 every weekday morning.
Not only is Hillel Torah affected but also the elementary school next door to them. He
did not get the traffic report until 2 days before the Plan Commission meeting and
believes that it is inaccurate and flawed. He submitted a list of concerns with the traffic
study. There wasn’t enough time to meet with their Board of Directors and attorneys to
fully review how this development will affect them. He mentioned a letter from their
Holland & Knight attorney requesting a continuation so that they may have their own
traffic study compiled. He also invited District #72 to join them for a meeting with their
own traffic expert. Touhy Avenue is a traffic nightmare going both ways and this
project will cause congestion going eastbound to the expressway and westbound to the
schools. Laramie Avenue will be severely compromised.

He also brought up the fact that some Starbucks are starting to sell liquor and wine.
Staff answered that Starbuck’s would need to come in for a separate special use permit.
It is state law that they must be a certain distance from schools.


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The chairman stated that it was the petitioner’s decision to make the continuation
request. If they want the Plan Commission’s recommendation at this meeting, so be it.
They still have some time before these cases are presented to the Village Board for final
disposition.

A commissioner wondered what another traffic study would prove; that there will be
more traffic on Laramie. Another commissioner interjected that any thriving business
will create more traffic and the school should give their concerns more time to see how
they are impacted.

There was lengthy discussion between commissioners regarding traffic on Touhy
Avenue. Another commissioner offered 2 alternatives: increase the stacking lane at
Laramie or the left turn at Laramie needs a longer green light. Other commissioners
discussed that the traffic signal is under state control and a request to IDOT for a left
turn will take at least 3 months for a preliminary response and another 3 months to
implement it.

Lynn Means, traffic engineer, stated that information for their report was collected on
October 29th, after Jack’s restaurant was closed. Her traffic counts acknowledged
schools in session and peak hours of a Starbucks. She also included a retail and
restaurant component.

Another commissioner stated that left turns can be made out of the site onto Touhy
from the westernmost exit and some patrons will choose to go left onto Laramie and
then onto Touhy.

Cindy Whittaker, Superintendent of District #72 represented the Fairview community.
Her concern is the safety of the children. Many walk or ride bikes to school. She fears
that traffic will be pushed into the neighborhood. The buses utilize Laramie as their
main thoroughfare and this will make Laramie very narrow. She suggests eliminating all
parking on Laramie.

She commented that her meeting with the developer was excellent and views the Village
very highly but was disappointed at their cavalier attitude that they didn’t reach out to
the schools and let them know what was happening. She feels that she is coming in
late in the game.

The chairman asked if there was a police officer at the school. Ms. Whittaker responded
only in the AM to monitor traffic speed, seat belts, babies in car seats, etc. When asked,
she also stated that there was 1 crossing guard at Laramie and Fairview Avenues.

Staff apologized for the impression of cavalierness. For background information, IDOT
does not review everything until a project is actually underway. Once a plan is finalized,
then IDOT comes in. He stated that from the Village’s perspective, a restaurant, an
office building and a retail use is being replaced with a restaurant, an office building and
a retail space. Not much is changing. He cautioned that if changes are made based on
an independent traffic study, it is setting a precedent. The Village’s traffic review is
reasonable. He did go through the concerns mentioned in the Hillel Torah letter, and
other than the masonry wall, all other issues are being met.

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A commissioner asked when these cases would be scheduled for Village Board
presentation. Staff said the Manager’s office prepares the agenda but usually it is about
4-5 weeks from the Plan Commission meeting if everything goes smoothly and no
revisions are needed. If these cases would be continued, the next available Plan
Commission meeting date would be Jan. 21, 2016.

The developer stated that he is willing to pay for striping the roads (Touhy and Laramie
Avenues) if it will help make traffic safer for a more vibrant development. He finds it
hard to believe that a Starbuck’s site commands another traffic study but will give his
full support for an alternate traffic analysis if the Village of Skokie believes it is
warranted. If changes are needed, he will comply.

A commissioner commented why delay the project when it is inevitable that putting in a
Starbuck’s will bring more traffic. The developer stated that Starbuck’s is not a
destination place but rather a pass-by spot. He looked at the Pepboys site but felt that
it wasn’t a good location for them – eastbound traffic is key.

Another commissioner asked about the number of Starbuck locations with a drive-
through component. It is a goal of Starbuck’s to have them at all new locations as they
are quite successful. In fact, there are very few without them. Another commissioner
asked the fate of the location inside the Barnes & Noble Bookstore at Village Crossing.
The developer confirmed that it will remain.

Another commissioner asked about deliveries at the site. The developer answered that
they will take place typically before business hours. The site is not unique. There were
3 individual owners with businesses for over 40 years. This will be a 1st class center.

Another commissioner praised the knowledgeable and professional Village staff and
suggested a meeting between staff, the petitioner and school officials to work out the
concerns about Laramie Avenue.

Recommendation and Voting

Case 2015-44P
A motion was made to grant approval to amend the zoning map to change the zoning
district for 5201-5227 Touhy Avenue from B1 Service Commercial to B2 Commercial.
The vote was unanimous.

Motion: Mitchell Second: Marek Absent: Laxpati
Ayes: 8
Nays: 0

Case 2015-45P
A motion was made to grant approval for site plan approval for a 1-lot planned
development in a B2 Commercial district that includes 2 buildings, 1 drive-through
facility, shared driveways, surface parking, storm water detention and 2 items of sign
relief. Staff, the schools, and the petitioner will get together to discuss Laramie Avenue.
The vote was unanimous.

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Motion: Paradise Second: Mitchell Absent: Laxpati
Ayes: 8
Nays: 0

Case 2015-46P
A motion was made to grant approval for a special use permit for a limited service
restaurant with drive-through in a B2 Commercial district. The vote was unanimous.

Motion: Mitchell Second: Marek Absent: Laxpati
Ayes: 8
Nays: 0


Case 2015-47P
A motion was made to grant approval for a special use permit for outdoor dining in a B2
Commercial zoning district. The vote was unanimous.

Motion: S. Berman Second: J. Burman Absent: Laxpati
Ayes: 8
Nays: 0




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 TOUHY AVE 40,000 VPD

 BUS SHELTER




 PROPOSED SITE PLAN
 407'

 14 12 8
 MONUMENT SIGN




 16 9
 8




 148'
 PRIVATE
 DRIVEWAY

 148'
 BUILDING B 7
 BUILDING A 6,900 sf
 10,000 sf (DIVISIBLE)




 LARAMIE AVE
 SPACE 5 (DIVISIBLE) SPACE 2 SPACE 1
 6,500 sf SPACE 4 1,400 sf 2,000 sf
 (DIVISIBLE) 3,500 sf SPACE 3
 3,400 sf PUBLIC ALLEY




 4


 407'



PARKING SPACES : 73 + 4 H.A. = 77

PROPOSED SITE PLAN
 1 AF 1 AF 1 AF 1 GD 1 GD 1 GD 1 GD 1 GD 1 SR




 30 HH 1 SR
 4 PA 6 VL 6 VL 3 VL 2 VL 6 VL 3 VL 3 VL 7 VL
 10 JS
 30 HH 1 SR 1 SR 1 SR 1 SR 24 HH 1 SR

 4 VL

 1 SR
 5 RA 5 RA
 12 HH 6 RA
 12 HH 12 HH
 1 SR

 5 RA

 15 HH 15 HH
 7 VL

 9 RG
 20 JS
 9 RA 25 HH
 6 RG BUILDING 'A' BUILDING 'B' 1 AF




 LANDSCAPING PLAN
 10,000 sf 6,900 sf
 8 RA

 11 RG
 18 HH

 18 HH 6 PO

 10 RG 6 RG
 1 AF




 PROPOSED LANDSCAPE PLAN




DECIDUOUS TREE PLANTING - SINGLE STEM SHRUB, PERENNIAL AND GROUNDCOVER PLANTING WOOD FENCE DETAIL ORNAMENTAL STEEL FENCE

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MINUTES of a regular meeting of the Mayor and the Board of Trustees of the Village of Skokie, Cook
County, Illinois held in the Council Chambers at 5127 Oakton Street at 8 p.m. on Monday, February 1,
2016

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

Mayor Van Dusen congratulated Cub Scout Pack #85 for serving.

The Clerk called the Roll. Those present were Roberts, Sutker, Ulrich, Bromberg, Klein, and Mayor Van
Dusen. Trustee Gray-Keeler was not present.

Motion to approve the Consent Agenda.
Moved: Trustee Bromberg Seconded: Trustee Klein
Ayes: Roberts, Sutker, Ulrich, Bromberg, Klein, and Mayor Van Dusen
Nays: None.
Absent: Gray-Keeler
MOTION CARRIED

*Approve, as submitted, minutes of regular meeting held Tuesday, January 19, 2016.
Omnibus vote.

*Approve Voucher List #18 -FY16 of February 1, 2016.
Omnibus vote.

*Appointments, Reappointments and Resignations.
A. Appointment:
Sustainable Environmental Advisory Commission: Mr. Vijai Gupta

B. Reappointments:
Commission on Family Services: Rabbi Neil Brief, Yvonne Davis, Romeo Esangga, Shajan Jose, Lee Leibik,
Edward McCarron, Don Miner, Heather O'Donnell, Nichole Perry, Stacey Porter, Richard Reagen, Annie
Shear and Brian Williams as Commissioners and Harold Primack as Chair.
Fire Pension Board: George Van Geem
Plan Commission: Scott Berman, Dakshes Laxpati, David Marek, George Mitchell, Josina Morita and Morton
Paradise.

C. Resignation:
 Commission on Family Services: Leona Davis
Omnibus vote.

Report of the Village Manager.
A. Recommendations for New Nicor Natural Gas Franchise Agreement.
Motion to approve the request of the Village Manager to request Mayor and Board approval for the
Corporation Counsel to draft the necessary ordinance for the New Nicor Natural Gas Franchise Agreement.
Assistant to the Village Manager Vadopalas answered questions from the Board.
Moved: Trustee Sutker Seconded: Trustee Roberts
Ayes: Roberts, Sutker, Ulrich, Bromberg, Klein, and Mayor Van Dusen
Nays: None.
Absent: Gray-Keeler.
MOTION CARRIED

Report of the Corporation Counsel.
*A. Ordinance 16-2-Z-4200
Motion to adopt an ordinance granting a special use permit to allow outdoor storage at 7322 Kedzie Avenue,
Skokie, Illinois in an M3 Industry district (2015-39P). This item is on the consent agenda for second reading
and adoption.
Omnibus vote.
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*B. Ordinance 16-2-C-4201
Motion to adopt an ordinance amending Chapter 118, Article III, Section ll8-141(b)(2) of the
Skokie Village Code pertaining to outdoor storage of shopping carts and outdoor display of
produce (2015-40P). This item is on the consent agenda for second reading and adoption.
Omnibus vote.

*C. Ordinance l 6-2-Z-4202
Motion to adopt an ordinance granting a special use permit to allow outdoor storage of shopping
carts at 3358 Touhy Avenue, Skokie, Illinois in a B2 Commercial district and the repeal of
Village Ordinance Number 13-12-Z-4020 (2015-4IP). This item is on the consent agenda for
second reading and adoption.
Omnibus vote.

*D. Ordinance16-2-Z-4203
Motion to adopt an ordinance granting a special use permit to allow outdoor seasonal display of
produce at 3358 Touhy Avenue, Skokie, Illinois in a B2 Commercial district (2015-42P). This
item is on the consent agenda for second reading and adoption.
Omnibus vote.

*E. Ordinance l 6-2-Z-4204
Motion to adopt an ordinance granting a special use permit to allow outdoor seasonal garden and
plant m a terial sales at 3358 Touhy Avenue, Skokie, Illinois in a B2 Commercial district
(2015- 43P). This item is on the consent agenda for second reading and adoption.
Omnibus vote.

*F. Ordinance 16-2-Z-4205
Motion to adopt an ordinance approving a plat of dedication for a portion of the property located
at 7941 Lincoln Avenue, Skokie, Illinois in a CX Core Mixed-Use district. This item is on the
consent agenda for second reading and adoption.
Omnibus vote.

*G. Ordinance 16-2-Z-4206
Motion to adopt an ordinance approving a plat of dedication for property located at 7947 Lincoln
Avenue, Skokie, Illinois in a CX Core Mixed-Use district. This item is on the consent agenda
for second reading and adoption.
Omnibus vote.

Unfinished Business.
A. 2016-17 Community Develop1nent Block Grant Hearing #3 Trustee Sutker read a prepared
statement
"I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker employed by a social service agency that is an applicant
for a CDBG grant. I do not believe this creates a conflict, however, I believe it is important to
avoid the appearance of partiality. Therefore, I will recuse myself from participating in the
discussions relating to the applications and from voting on the grants. My recusal from
participating in the discussion should not be construed as indifference to the valuable services that
the applicants provide to people in need. I commend and admire all of the agencies for their
efforts."

Planner/CDBG Administrator Carrie J. Haberstich presented the CDBG Public Hearing #3
The Village's entitlement grant for Program Year 2016-17 remains unknown, so the estimate of
$450,000 continues to be assumed at this point based on an approximate 7% reduction from
Program Year 2015-16 entitlement funding. In addition to the new entitlement, $35,000 in
unobligated funds and $10,315 in program income is recommended to be applied to the Program
Year 2016-17 budget. (The main sources of unobligated funds are from previous surplus
entitlement funds or capital improvement project bids coming in under budget.) The program cap
of 20% for administrative funding is applied only against the new entitlement while the 15% cap
for public service funding (non-capital expenditures) is applied against the new entitlement plus
program income. Per our normal procedures, a balance of unobligated funds will be
retained for emergencies for activities such as the Horne Improvement Program, Street
resurfacing, or the 50/50 Sidewalk Replacement Program, should the recommended allocations
prove inadequate during Program Year 2016-17. The total estimated budget is $495,315.
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CDBG Recommended Budget
Program Year 2016-17
February 1, 2016 - Proposed

 Program Year Program Year
 2015-16 2016-17
 Projects Funded Requested Suggested Allowed

Administration VOS - Program Administration and Planning 97,161 90,000 90,000

 Subtotal 97,161 90,000 90,000 90,000
 Tier Code
Service 1 5.1 VOS - Social Worker 32,955 41,629 25,047
 1 5.1 Metropolitan Family Services 6,000 6,000 6,000
 2 5.1 JCFS 3,570 10,000 4,000
 3 5.2 Center for Enriched Living 2,040 3,500 0
 3 5.2 Maine-Niles Association of Special Recreation 2,040 3,000 0
 4 5.5 Access to Care 0 6,000 0
 1 5.8 PEER Services, Inc. 6,120 12,000 7,500
 2 5.9 Children's Advocacy Center 2,550 3,000 3,000
 2 5.9 The Harbour, Inc. 5,100 8,720 6,000
 1 6.2 North Shore Senior Center 8,160 10,000 10,000
 1 7.3 YOU Youth and Opportunity United 6,120 15,000 7,500

 Subtotal 74,655 118,849 69,047 69,047

Construction 2.1 VOS - Home Improvement Program 75,111 70,000 64,268
 Housing Opportunity Development
 2.22 Corporation 0 20,000 12,000
 - Housing Authority of Cook County 20,000 0 0
 3.1 VOS - Street Resurfacing 180,000 200,000 175,000
 3.2 VOS - 50/50 Sidewalk Grant Program 3,000 3,000 3,000
 4.1 CJE SeniorLife 20,000 78,750 25,000
 4.1 Turning Point 9,500 29,174 12,000
 4.2 Search, Inc. 15,000 13,500 10,000
 4.2 Orchard Village 20,000 16,575 15,000
 4.4 SHORE Community Services 5,000 10,243 0
 4.5 Asian Human Services - Skokie Clinic 25,000 25,000 20,000

 Subtotal 372,611 466,242 336,268 336,268




 Grand Total 544,427 675,091 495,315 495,315

 Overall Budget with Unallocated Funds and Program Income 495,315
 Estimated Entitlement from HUD 450,000
 Past Unallocated Funds to be Programmed 35,000
 PY15 Program Income 10,315

 Estimated
 Budget for Cap Restrictions Caps
 Administration Cap (20%) - estimated entitlement only 90,000
 Public Service Cap (15%) - estimated entitlement + program income 69,047
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Motion to concur with the recommended projects and funding levels for 2016-2017
CDBG Program.
Moved: Trustee Bromberg Seconded: Trustee Klein
Ayes: Roberts, Ulrich, Bromberg, Klein, and Mayor Van Dusen
Nays: None.
Absent: Gray-Keeler.
Abstain: Sutker
MOTION CARRIED

New Business.
A. Skokie Plan Commission Case 2007-12P: A request by Orchard Village. Inc., at 7638, 7651,
7660, 7669, 7670 and 7671 Marmora and 7660 Gross Point Road for an amendment to site plan
approval Ordinance 07-6:-Z-3516 through the modified review procedure to allow changes to
the site plan.
Motion to approve the petitioner's request by Orchard Village, Inc. at 7638, 7651, 7660, 7669,
7670 and 7671 Marmora and 7660 Gross Point Rd for an amendment to site plan approval
ordinance 07-6-Z-3516 through the modified review procedure to allow change to the site plan
subject to all conditions.
Moved: Trustee Ulrich Seconded: Trustee Sutker
Ayes: Roberts, Sutker, Ulrich, Bromberg, Klein, and Mayor Van Dusen
Nays: None.
Absent: Gray-Keeler.
MOTION CARRIED

Plan Commission.
A. Plan Commission Case 2015-44P -Zoning Map Amendment: 5201-5227 Touhy Ave.
Motion to concur with the Plan Commission that the petitioner's request to amend the zoning
district for 5201-5227 Touhy Avenue from Bl Service Commercial be approved subject to all
conditions.
Moved: Trustee Bromberg Seconded: Trustee Sutker
Ayes: Roberts, Sutker, Ulrich, Bromberg, Klein, and Mayor Van Dusen
Nays: None.
Absent: Gray-Keeler.
MOTION CARRIED

B. Plan Commission Case 2015-45P - Site Plan Approval: 5201-5239 Touhy Ave
Motion to concur with the Plan Commission for Site Plan approval at 5201-5239 Touhy subject
to all conditions.
Moved: Trustee Sutker Seconded: Trustee Ulrich
Ayes: Roberts, Sutker, Ulrich, Bromberg, Klein, and Mayor Van Dusen
Nays: None.
Absent: Gray-Keeler.
MOTION CARRIED

C. Plan Commission Case 2015-46P - Special Use Permit: 5211 Touhy Avenue (Limited
service restaurant with drive-through)
Mitch Goltz, developer from GW Properties answered questions from the Board.
Motion to concur with the Plan Commission to approve the request for a special use permit at
5211 Touhy (Limited service restaurant with drive-through) subject to all conditions.
Moved: Trustee Bromberg Seconded: Trustee Klein
Ayes: Roberts, Sutker, Ulrich, Bromberg, Klein, and Mayor Van Dusen
Nays: None.
Absent: Gray-Keeler.
MOTION CARRIED
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D. Plan Commission Case 2015-47P - Special Use Permit: 5211 Touhy Avenue (Outdoor
dining)
Motion to concur with the Plan Commission to grant the special use permit for outdoor
dining subject to all conditions.
Moved: Trustee Sutker Seconded: Trustee Ulrich
Ayes: Roberts, Sutker, Ulrich, Bromberg, Klein, a n d Mayor Van Dusen
Nays: None.
Absent: Gray-Keeler.
MOTION CARRIED



Citizen Comments None




Adjournment
Motion to adjourn at 9:00 p.m.
Moved: Trustee Bromberg Seconded: Trustee Roberts
Ayes: Roberts, Sutker, Ulrich, Bromberg, Klein, and Mayor Van Dusen
Nays: None.
Absent: Gray-Keeler
MOTION CARRIED




 Pramod Shah, Village Clerk




Approved:

Mayor George Van Dusen
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