Board of Trustees — Skokie, IL
Date: 2018-03-05

MONDAY, MARCH 5, 2018 – 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, February 20, 2018.

* 5. Approve Voucher List #20-FY18 of March 5, 2018.

 6. Proclamations and Resolutions.

 7. Recognition, Awards and Honorary Presentations.

* 8. Appointments, Reappointments and Resignations.
 A. Appointments
 Economic Development Commission: Barbara Carley
 Plan Commission: Ross Mathee

 B. Resignations
 Economic Development Commission: Ross Mathee
 Plan Commission: Dave Marek

 9. Presentations and Reports.

 10. Report of the Village Manager.
 A. 2017 Tax Levy Abatement Ordinance.
 B. Authorization of Ordinance for General Obligation Bonds Series 2018A.
 * C. 2018 Water Main & Sewer Rehabilitation Improvement Project – Joel Kennedy
 Construction, Chicago, Illinois - $2,151,135.
 * D. Construction Material Testing & Inspection Services for Various Village Infrastructure
 Projects – Construction & Geotechnical Material Testing, Inc., Elk Grove Village,
 Illinois - $85,980.

 11. Report of the Corporation Counsel.
 CONSENT
 * A. An ordinance vacating certain portions of an unopened and unimproved residential
 street and alley within an area bounded by Grove Street, East Prairie Road and Lake
 Street, in an R1 Single-Family district (2017-28P). This item is on the consent agenda
 for second reading and adoption.
 * B. An ordinance amending Chapter 118, Article IV, Section 118-218 of the Skokie Village
 Code pertaining to required number of vehicle parking spaces (2017-50P). This item
 is on the consent agenda for second reading and adoption.
 * C. An ordinance amending Chapter 118, Appendix A, of the Skokie Village Code
 pertaining to colleges and universities (2017-58P). This item is on the consent agenda
 for second reading and adoption.
 FIRST READING
 D. An ordinance establishing Special Service Area #10 for the 3550 block of Lake Street
 in the Village of Skokie. This item is on the agenda for first reading and will be on the
 March 19, 2018 agenda for second reading and adoption.

 12. Unfinished Business.
 A. One-Year Action Plan for Community Development Block Grant Program Year 2018-19.



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 13. New Business.

 14. Plan Commission.
 A. Plan Commission Case 2017-59P – Site Plan Approval: 3800 Dempster Street
 B. Plan Commission Case 2017-60P – Special Use Permit: 3800 Dempster Street

 15. Citizen Comments.

 16. Adjournment.




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 Village of Skokie
 Voucher Report # 20
 March 5, 2018
FUND AMOUNT

001 - GENERAL FUND $ 330,712
002 - WATER FUND 28,358
003 - MOTOR FUEL TAX FUND 2,822
008 - COMMUNITY DEV BLOCK GRANT 8,455
013 - CASH ESCROW FUND 11,300
014 - TIF SCIENCE & TECH 1,308
020 - CAPITAL PROJECTS FUND 187,469
022 - CASUALTY SELF INSURANCE 8,996
TOTAL ALL FUNDS $ 579,419
 Village of Skokie
 Voucher Report# 20
 March 5, 2018


Reference Number Transaction Date Vendor Invoice Description Amount

 139492 02/27/2018 lOOOBULBS.COM PLT-9681462- BULBS FOR ENGINEERING 2,122.69
 139484 02/27/2018 ADAMS REALTY EMERGENCY FINANCIAL ASST.9100 SKOKIE #2 400.00
 139229 02/21/2018 ADVANCE AUTO PARTS PARTS #154B/STOCK 19.58
 139230 02/21/2018 ADVANCE AUTO PARTS DEFOGGER REPAIR KIT #153/STOCK 29.42
 139231 02/21/2018 ADVANCE AUTO PARTS STOCK ANTI-FREEZE 88.20
 139307 02/22/2018 ADVANCED CLEANING SYSTEMS INC CLEANING SERVICES 6,241.68
 139523 02/28/2018 AHN, YOUNG KOOK BD Bond Refund 500.00
 139280 02/21/2018 AIR ONE EQUIPMENT INC CARBON FIBER SCBA BOTTLES 2,617.00
 139228 02/21/2018 ALPHA PRIME COMMUNICATIONS MOBILE ANTENNAS/KITS 105.00
 139235 02/21/2018 AMAZON CAPITAL SERVICES PIN MOURNING BANDS 71.96
 139219 02/20/2018 AMAZON CAPITAL SERVICES PROCASE KEYBOARD FOR CHIEF JB 46.99
 139220 02/20/2018 AMAZON CAPITAL SERVICES RIDGID 50343 DRY VACUUM - SGT. GRAM INS 139.99
 139221 02/21/2018 AMAZON CAPITAL SERVICES CREDIT ON MAGNETIC DRY ERASE BOARD/NO RT AF (139.31)
 139222 02/21/2018 AMAZON CAPITAL SERVICES CLEAR VIEW SLANT D-RING BINDER 32.90
 139224 02/21/2018 AMAZON CAPITAL SERVICES RAIN-X GLASS TREATMENT 10.11
 139225 02/21/2018 AMAZON CAPITAL SERVICES DRY ALLERGEN FILTERS 65.96
 139226 02/21/2018 AMAZON CAPITAL SERVICES SHOP TOWELS - SGT. GRAM INS 101.75
 139227 02/21/2018 AMAZON CAPITAL SERVICES BREAK-FREE CLEANER/LUBRICANT - BIKES 183.98
 139124 02/14/2018 AMAZON CAPITAL SERVICES BRAIDED MICRO-USB CABLE/ANDROID CHARGER CABLE & 191.66
 KEYBOARD & MOUSE
 139129 02/14/2018 AMAZON CAPITAL SERVICES CISCO 25 FT CURLY CORD 53.30
 139176 02/15/2018 AMAZON CAPITAL SERVICES AT-A-GLANCE WEEKLY APPTMT. BOOK- 17.28
 139178 02/15/2018 AMAZON CAPITAL SERVICES PHILLIPS FRX SMART PADS II 258.15
 139182 02/15/2018 AMAZON CAPITALSERVICES PRESTIGE PORCELAIN MAGNETIC WHITE BOARD 460.58
 139401 02/26/2018 AMAZON CAPITAL SERVICES TRIJICON FOR OFR. M. ORCHARD 109.00
 139402 02/26/2018 AMAZON CAPITAL SERVICES LUMBER CRAYONS-TRNG. 25.90
 139411 02/26/2018 AMAZON CAPITAL SERVICES CRAYON HOLDER- TRNG. 7.03
 139192 02/15/2018 AMERICAN PLANNING ASSOCIATION AUGUSTINE APA DUES 369.00
 139215 02/20/2018 ANDERSON SAFFORD SELF INKING DATER 42.25
 139360 02/22/2018 ANIMAL MEDICAL CENTER ANIMAL BOARDING SERVICES 119.25
 139384 02/23/2018 ANN ETENNES RESTAURANT MONTH FEATURE VISIT TO CHICK FILET A 46.08
 139077 02/13/2018 ANTHONY MORRISON CDL DRIVERS LICENSE REIMBURSEMENT 60.00
 139189 02/15/2018 ARBOR DAY FOUNDATION MEMBERSHIP DUES FOR NATIONAL ARBOR DAY FOUNDATION 35.00


 139534 02/28/2018 ARDENT CONSTRUCTION, INC BD Bond Refund 500.00
 139330 02/22/2018 AUTOMATED FLAGPOLE PARTS & SER HAND CRANK UNIT 897.00
 139399 02/26/2018 BOB BARKER COMPANY INC DETENTION SUPPLIES - DISPOSABLE TROUSERS 99.31
 139187 02/15/2018 BROWNELL$ INC MAGAZINES FOR SGT. J. MOERSFELDER 86.96
 139133 02/14/2018 BROWNELL$ INC MAGAZINES ASSEMBLY - OFR. J. O'DEA 74.97
 139305 02/22/2018 BRUCE JONES IDFPR EBI LICENSE RENEWAL 102.35




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Reference Number Transaction Date Vendor Invoice Description Amount
 139361 02/22/2018 CATHERINE COUNARD EUTHANASIA LICENSE RENWAL 102.35
 139481 02/27/2018 CATHERINE COUNARD PARKING UIC METIING 8.50
 139482 02/27/2018 CATHERINE COUNARD SUPPLIES FOR MEETING 19.93
 139232 02/21/2018 CENTRAL PARTS WAREHOUSE PARTS#134A 200.36
 139233 02/21/2018 CENTRAL PARTS WAREHOUSE STOCK EQUIP PARTS 447.69
 139139 02/14/2018 CENTRAL PARTS WAREHOUSE HEADLIGHT HOUSINGS 161.95
 139044 02/13/2018 CERTIFIED LABORATORIES PREMALUBE 340.51
 139532 02/28/2018 CHI RENOVATION & DESIGN BD Bond Refund 300.00
 139516 02/28/2018 CHICAGO COMMUNICATIONS LLC DESKTOP MONITOR ARMS 1,260.00
 138967 02/09/2018 CHICAGO PARTS & SOUND LLC BATIERIES 629.80
 138968 02/09/2018 CHICAGO PARTS & SOUND LLC BATIERIES 609.80
 138912 02/07/2018 CHRISTA C. BALLOWE BEVERAGES FOR MEETINGS 35.65
 139234 02/21/2018 CINTAS FIRST AID SUPPLIES -AUTO 165.74
 139331 02/22/2018 CINTAS FIRST AID SUPPLIES - OFFICE 200.35
 139047 02/13/2018 CINTAS CORPORATION #22 UNIFORM SERVICE - AUTO 121.51
 138966 02/09/2018 CINTAS CORPORATION #22 UNIFORM SERVICES - AUTO 123.07
 139332 02/22/2018 COMCAST CABLE SERVICE 168.05
 139289 02/20/2018 COMCAST SPD COMCAST Bill MONTHLY 50.54
 139308 02/22/2018 CO MED ELECTRICITY - VARIOUS LOCATIONS/ MASTER ACCOUNT 1,110.69
 139073 02/13/2018 CO MED ELECTRICITY - KISS & RIDE 8150 SKOKIE BLVD 302.83
 139359 02/22/2018 COMMUNICATION REVOLVING FUND LEADS LIVESCAN MONTHLY 491.45
 139515 02/28/2018 CONTROL SOLUTIONS INC CALIBRATON FOR THEREMOMETERS 101.00
 139159 02/15/2018 COUNTY OF MCHENRY ADOPTIVE COMBAT PISTON CLASS-MARCH 5-6,2018 300.00
 139333 02/22/2018 CRESCENT ELECTRIC SUPPLY CO LIGHTING FIXTURE PARTS 54.68
 139334 02/22/2018 CRESCENT ELECTRIC SU PPLY CO TRACK LIGHT BALLAST - PD 339.50
 139278 02/21/2018 CSI - CHICAGO SCAFFOLDING INC SCAFFOLDING RENTAL FOR PD 325.00
 139238 02/21/2018 CUMBERLAND SERVICENTER INC EQUIP PARTS #161/#168 591.52
 139048 02/13/2018 CUMBERLAND SERVICENTER INC DISCHARGE HOSES 523.44
 138969 02/09/2018 CUMBERLAND SERVICENTER INC PARTS 152.34
 138970 02/09/2018 CUMBERLAND SERVICENTER INC PARTS #168/STOCK 24.50
 138974 02/09/2018 CUMBERLAND SERVICENTER INC DOOR SEALS #160 259.84
 138975 02/09/2018 CUMBERLAND 5ERVICENTER INC AIR FILTERS #172 193.53
 138976 02/09/2018 CUMBERLAND SERVICENTER INC PARTS#161 105.44
 139239 02/21/2018 CUMMINS NPOWER LLC EGR VALVES #165 776.67
 139240 02/21/2018 CUMMINS NPOWER LLC CREDIT (29.29)
 139241 02/21/2018 CUMMINS NPOWER LLC CREDIT (44.00)
 139242 02/21/2018 CUMMINS NPOWER LLC CREDIT (50.00)
 139243 02/21/2018 CUMMINS NPOWER LLC CREDIT (62.50)
 139514 02/28/2018 CURRENT TECHNOLOGIES CORP REPAIRS DUE TO VA 652.21
 139528 02/28/2018 D&D CONSTRUCTION BD Bond Refund 300.00
 139540 02/28/2018 DAN LEYS GARAGE WORLD BD Bond Refund 500.00
 139529 02/28/2018 DAVID MORALES BD Bond Refund 300.00
 139245 02/21/2018 DAVIS & STANTON SERVICE BARS AWARDS 145.00
 139382 02/21/2018 DEPENDABLE FIRE EQUIPMENT MAINTENANCE TO FIRE EXTINGUISHERS 67.90
 139244 02/21/2018 DOUGLAS TRUCK PARTS STOCK PARTS 92.40




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Reference Number Transaction Date Vendor Invoice Description Amount
 139252 02/21/2018 DOUGLAS TRUCK PARTS STOCK EQUIP PARTS 10.80
 138977 02/09/2018 DRIVETRAIN SERVICE & COMPONENTS INC REPAIRS #142 418.81
 138978 02/09/2018 EJ EQUIPMENT INC MURPHY SWITCH #212 104.11
 139255 02/21/2018 EJ EQUIPMENT INC EQUIPMENT PARTS 720.31
 139497 02/28/2018 ELEVATOR INSPECTION SERVICES ELEVATOR INSPECTIONS 8001 LINCOLN 150.00
 139078 02/13/2018 ELIZABETH ZIMMERMAN SAFETY BOOTS REIMBURSMENT 18.00
 139218 02/20/2018 EQUIFAX INFORMATION SVCS LLC LOCAL CREDIT REPORTS 26.63
 139306 02/22/2018 EVANSTON FIRE & LIFE SAFETY SERVICE TRAINING SESSION COLONEL ROYAL P. MARTENSON 700.00
 139541 02/28/2018 EVANSTON SUBARU BD Bond Refund 500.00
 139134 02/14/2018 EWS WELDING SUPPLY INC MONTHLY RENTAL OF OXYGEN BOTTLES 44.64
 138979 02/09/2018 FAST MRO SUPPLIES INC NITRILE GLOVES/RUST PENETRANT 239.19
 139259 02/21/2018 FAST MRO SUPPLIES INC BRAKE PARTS 157.12
 139260 02/21/2018 FAST MRO SUPPLIES INC ERASER WHEELS - SHOP 58.36
 139049 02/13/2018 FASTENAL COMPANY SUPPLIES 10.52
 139174 02/15/2018 FBI-LE EDA 2018 FBl-LEEDA DUES FOR CHIEF. A. SCARPELLI 50.00
 139527 02/28/2018 FIN LANDE ALEXENDRE BD Bond Refund 250.00
 139413 02/26/2018 FIRE DEPARTMENT PETTY CASH FUND PETTY CASH - FEBRUARY 2018 156.06
 139337 02/22/2018 FIRST AMERICAN TITLE INSURANCE CO TITLE SEARCH 7510 KILBOURN 40.00
 139338 02/22/2018 FIRST AMERICAN TITLE INSURANCE CO TITLE SEARCH 8747 C KEELER 40.00
 139100 02/14/2018 FLEET SAFETY SUPPLY HEADSETS FOR "NEW" AMBULANCE 114/A-16 225.24
 139101 02/14/2018 FLEET SAFETY SUPPLY "O" RING, WINDSCREEN RETAINER 73.89
 138433 01/23/2018 FOLEY & LARDNER LLP LEGAL SERVICES - DECEMBER 2017 2,500.00
 139008 02/10/2018 G & M TRUCKING INC SPOILS HALING/DISPOSAL 860.00
 139309 02/22/2018 G & M TRUCKING INC SPOILS HAULING/STONE 7,954.84
 139310 02/22/2018 GALLAGHER MATERIALS INC UPM COLD PATCH 2,971.68
 139442 02/26/2018 GALLS LLC COMMUNICATIONS BADGES 500.00
 139099 02/14/2018 GARY SCHWARTZ BOOTS REIMBURSEMENT 154.01
 139323 02/22/2018 GAS DEPOT OIL CO DIESEL FUEL 5,152.39
 139324 02/22/2018 GAS DEPOT OIL CO DIESEL FUEL 12,807.72
 139325 02/22/2018 GAS DEPOT OIL CO DIESEL FUEL 4,688.61
 139326 02/22/2018 GAS DEPOT OIL CO DIESEL FUEL 11,427.16
 139458 02/27/2018 GEORGE SELLAS REIMBURSEMENT LANDLORD TRAINING 14.88
 139261 02/21/2018 GLENBROOKAUTO PARTS INC BRAKE PARTS 378.11
 139262 02/21/2018 GLENBROOKAUTO PARTS INC BATTERY #91T 87.05
 139263 02/21/2018 GLENBROOKAUTO PARTS INC AIR/FUEL FILTERS 179.30
 139264 02/21/2018 GLENBROOKAUTO PARTS INC COOLANT FILTER 31.72
 139265 02/21/2018 GLENBROOKAUTO PARTS INC FUEL FILTERS 49.45
 139266 02/21/2018 GLENBROOKAUTO PARTS INC DISC BRAKE PADS #34 40.37
 139267 02/21/2018 GLENBROOKAUTO PARTS INC STOCK WIPER BLADES 38.00
 139268 02/21/2018 GLENBROOKAUTO PARTS INC CAB/HEADACHE RACKS #122 499.99
 139275 02/21/2018 GLENBROOKAUTO PARTS INC SHOP SUPPLIES 15.39
 139276 02/21/2018 GLEN BROOK AUTO PARTS INC HYO HOSE FITTINGS 75.06
 139277 02/21/2018 GLENBROOKAUTO PARTS INC SHOP SUPPLIES 32.71
 139270 02/21/2018 GLENBROOKAUTO PARTS INC CARGO/HEADACHE RACK #133 529.84
 139271 02/21/2018 GLENBROOKAUTO PARTS INC CAB/HEADACHE RACK #137 499.99




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Reference Number Transaction Date Vendor Invoice Description Amount
 139272 02/21/2018 GLEN BROOK AUTO PARTS INC SHIPPING/HANDLING CREDIT (29.85)
 139273 02/21/2018 GLEN BROOK AUTO PARTS INC HELICOIL #113 40.06
 138980 02/09/2018 GLEN BROOK AUTO PARTS INC BRAKE PARTS #41 126.72
 138981 02/09/2018 GLEN BROOK AUTO PARTS INC STOCK PARTS 13.16
 138982 02/09/2018 GLEN BROOK AUTO PARTS INC SHOP SUPPLIES 31.13
 138983 02/09/2018 GLOBAL EMERGENCY PRODUCTS WATER LEVEL PROBE #101 464.38
 139050 02/13/2018 GLOBAL EMERGENCY PRODUCTS PAINT & SUPPLIES 189.04
 139281 02/21/2018 GLOBAL EMERGENCY PRODUCTS 11X14 FLAGS - FIRE VEHICLES 490.13
 139282 02/21/2018 GOLF MILL FORD PARTS 189.86
 139283 02/21/2018 GOLF MILL FORD AS PANEL 149.95
 139284 02/21/2018 GOLF MILL FORD CORE CREDIT (50.00)
 139285 02/21/2018 GOLF MILL FORD WIREASSYS 129.98
 138986 02/09/2018 GOLF MILL FORD TIRE SENSOR #91 66.90
 138987 02/09/2018 GOLF MILL FORD TANK ASY/CAP #15 97.99
 138984 02/09/2018 GOLF MILL FORD STOCK ANTI-FREEZE 35.76
 139009 02/10/2018 GRAINGER TOOLS/PHOTO CELLS 56.43
 139076 02/13/2018 GRAINGER COUPLINGS/SUPPLIES 136.12
 139237 02/21/2018 GRAINGER AA DURACELL RECH. BATIERIES PACK OF 4 - SGT. GRAM INS 133.92
 139335 02/22/2018 GRAINGER HAND TRUCK 160.07
 139336 02/22/2018 GRAINGER SAFETY CANS 178.94
 139339 02/22/2018 GRAINGER SUPPLIES 126.72
 138790 02/01/2018 H & H ELECTRIC CO EXTRA WORK- CONTRACTORS DAMAGE IN SKOKIE 268.82
 138791 02/01/2018 H & H ELECTRIC CO EXTRA WORK- CONTRACTORS DAMAGE IN SKOKIE 1,141.31
 138792 02/01/2018 H & H ELECTRIC CO EXTRA WORK- CONTRACTORS DAMAGE IN SKOKIE 1,141.31
 138813 02/02/2018 H & H ELECTRIC CO MOTORIST AND CONTRACTOR ACCIDENTS 489.33
 138814 02/02/2018 H & H ELECTRIC CO MOTORIST AND CONTRACTOR ACCIDENTS 2,190.62
 138816 02/02/2018 H & H ELECTRIC CO MOTORIST AND CONTRACTOR ACCIDENTS 1,485.61
 138817 02/02/2018 H & H ELECTRIC CO MOTORIST AND CONTRACTOR ACCIDENTS 1,485.61
 139198 02/16/2018 HAEGER ENGINEERING ADDITIONAL SURVEY WORK THRU 1/31/18 1,307.50
 139286 02/21/2018 HERITAGE- CRYSTAL CLEAN LLC MINI AFS UNIT 184.22
 139340 02/22/2018 HIGH PSI LTD CLEANER/DEGREASER 325.00
 139010 02/10/2018 HIGH PSI LTD SERVICE CALL 180.00
 139394 02/23/2018 HOME DEPOT CREDIT SERVICES CAMERA 2471940 255.62
 139156 02/15/2018 IT SUPPLIES INK FOR CANON PRINTER IN ENGINEERING 372.85
 139274 02/21/2018 1/0 SOLUTIONS INC FIRE CHIEF ASSESSMENT 98.82
 139365 02/23/2018 ILLINOIS ASSN OF CHIEFS OF POLICE REGISTRATION FEES FOR ANTHONY SCARPELLI & BRIAN BAKER 720.00


 139086 02/13/2018 ILLINOIS FIRE CHIEF'S ASSOCIATION CHIEF FIRE OFFICER 2018 PROGRAM (CAGRIEL NILLARD) 1,775.00
 139329 02/22/2018 ILLINOIS FIRE INSPECTORS ASSN REGISTRATION PAYMENT FOR TRAINING (REICHERT/FURGALA) 650.00


 139507 02/28/2018 ILLINOIS PUBLIC HEALTH ASSOCIATION MEMBERSHIP DUES 500.00
 139383 02/23/2018 IMAGE SPECIALTIES OF GLENVIEW NAME PLATE FOR COMMISSIONER EVENT - NORMAN ROSEN 7.98
 139493 02/27/2018 INTEGRAL CONSTRUCTION INC NORTH SHORE CENTER INTERIOR IMPROVEMENTS 26,353.00
 138997 02/10/2018 INTERSTATE ALL BATIERY CENTER PARTS#157 152.65
 139208 02/16/2018 INTERSTATE BATIERIES OF N. CHICAGO POWER PATROL BATIERIES 29.60




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Reference Number Transaction Date Vendor Invoice Description Amount
 139287 02/21/2018 INTERSTATE BILLING SERVICE INC 3 WAY SWITCH #157 31.90
 138988 02/09/2018 INTERSTATE BILLING SERVICE INC WIPER MODULE #151 329.78
 139520 02/28/2018 IOAN C. ANTON BD Bond Refund 300.00
 139453 02/27/2018 ISBS #09561 COPIER 784.74
 139455 02/27/2018 ISBS #10446 COPIER 315.00
 138965 02/09/2018 ISBS COVERAGE 1/30/18-4/29/18 (OVERAGE 10/30/17-1/29/18) 1,518.67
 139279 02/21/2018 ISBS NEW COPIER 19,989.00
 139216 02/20/2018 JG UNIFORMS INC ALTERATIONS OFRS. ROE AND DELA VEGA 34.00
 139217 02/20/2018 JG UNIFORMS INC UNIFORM/SGT. E. GARCIA 20.50
 139212 02/20/2018 JG UNIFORMS INC HEM PANT LENGTH FOR OFR. J. ORTIZ 50.00
 139213 02/20/2018 JG UNIFORMS INC CSO SILVER BADGE #107 FOR CSO BEAUVAIS 53.00
 139214 02/20/2018 J G UNIFORMS INC NEW OUTER CARRIER HUSSAIN 197.00
 139236 02/21/2018 J G UNIFORMS INC CLOTH MOURNING BANDS 12.50
 139154 02/15/2018 J G UNIFORMS INC UNIFORM/EQUIP. - OFR. JOEVANI TORRES 73.50
 139201 02/16/2018 J G UNIFORMS INC UNIFORMS FOR FF MATIHEW BOCCASSINI 406.50
 139202 02/16/2018 J G UNIFORMS INC UNIFORMS FOR FF MATIHEW BOCCASSINI 39.95
 139203 02/16/2018 J G UNIFORMS INC UNIFORMS FOR FF MARK PAPPAS 84.50
 139204 02/16/2018 J G UNIFORMS INC BADGE WALLET 70.98
 139205 02/16/2018 J G UNIFORMS INC STOCK PLAIN RADIO HOLDER & STRAPS 84.67
 139536 02/28/2018 JANE BALABAN BD Bond Refund 250.00
 139537 02/28/2018 JANE BALABAN BD Bond Refund 500.00
 139538 02/28/2018 JANE BALABAN BD Bond Refund 250.00
 139539 02/28/2018 JANE BALABAN BD Bond Refund 500.00
 139531 02/28/2018 JANE SCHIRMER BD Bond Refund 500.00
 139490 02/23/2018 JANELLE SILVA CLEMENTINES AND COOKIES FOR STAT COMMISSION FOCUS GROUP 6.10


 139475 02/27/2018 JOHN LOCKERBY OFFICE SUPPLIES - 5X8 PADS 3.75
 139525 02/28/2018 JOSH & LEAH GRABER BD Bond Refund 500.00
 139526 02/28/2018 JOSH & LEAH GRABER BD Bond Refund 3,000.00
 139477 02/27/2018 KAREN NORWOOD CAFFEINE FREE TEA AND COFFEE FILTERS 8.98
 139486 02/27/2018 KAREN NORWOOD TIP FOR FOOD DELIVERY ON 2/28/18 10.00
 139288 02/21/2018 KENT AUTOMOTIVE ANCHOR CLIPS 41.98
 139542 02/28/2018 KMI BUILDING SERVICES BD Bond Refund 500.00
 139356 02/22/2018 KREISERS LLC MEDICAL SUPPLIES 466.25
 139311 02/22/2018 KROESCHELL INC BOILER REPAIRS - PD 7,752.48
 139312 02/22/2018 LAKESHORE RECYCLING SYSTEMS RESIDENTIAL RECYCLING 74,285.10
 139314 02/22/2018 LAKESHORE RECYCLING SYSTEMS CONDO TRASH/RECYCLING 24,894.59
 139195 02/16/2018 LAPORT INC DE-LI MER AND DETERGENT FOR DISHWASHER 419.61
 139011 02/10/2018 LAPORT INC JANITORIAL SUPPLIES- VH 943.87
 139012 02/10/2018 LAPORT INC JANITORIAL SUPPLIES- PD 521.61
 139013 02/10/2018 LAPORT INC JANITORIAL SUPPLIES - FIRE #16 232.98
 139014 02/10/2018 LAPORT INC JANITORIAL SUPPLIES - FIRE #16 425.00
 139015 02/10/2018 LAPORT INC JANITORIAL SUPPLIES- FIRE #16 382.78
 139157 02/15/2018 LAW ENFORCEMENT RECORDS MNGR OF ILL 2018 MEMBERSHIP RENEWAL 25.00
 139158 02/15/2018 LAW ENFORCEMENT RECORDS MNGR OF ILL 2018 MEMBERSHIP RENEWAL 25.00




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Reference Number Transaction Date Vendor Invoice Description Amount
 139410 02/26/2018 LAWSON PRODUCTS INC MISCELLANEOUS ITEMS FOR SIGN SHOP 1,091.14
 139004 02/10/2018 LEACH ENTERPRISES INC STOCK- AIR BRAKE ANTI FREEZE 41.25
 139290 02/21/2018 LEACH ENTERPRISES INC CAP NUTS #103 76.80
 139327 02/22/2018 LEGACY FIRE APPARATUS REPAIRS - ENGINE #16 7,200.00
 139269 02/21/2018 LESLIE MURPHY REIMBURSEMENT FOR REGISTRATION FEES 120.00
 139341 02/22/2018 LIZZETTE MEDINA SE INDUSTRIAL MAINTENANCE 140.00
 139342 02/22/2018 LIZZETTE MEDINA EAST INDUSTRIAL LANDSCAPE SERVICES 300.00
 139343 02/22/2018 LIZZETTE MEDINA WEST DEMPSTER /OAKTON STREETSCAPE 440.00
 139344 02/22/2018 LIZZETTE MEDINA DOWNTOWN LANDSCAPE & FIXTURE MAINTENANCE 910.00
 139345 02/22/2018 LIZZETTE MEDINA MAIN ST & CHANNEL PARK MAINTENANCE 840.00
 139524 02/28/2018 Lobsang Wangdak BD Bond Refund 250.00
 138950 02/08/2018 LOCATION TECHNOLOGIES INC MONTHLY DATA SERVICES 447.75
 139530 02/28/2018 MARGARET MARY NASH BD Bond Refund 300.00
 139491 02/27/2018 MARTIN NYE EMERGENCY FINANCIAL ASST.8730 KIMBALL #2 400.00
 139175 02/15/2018 MASTER PROJECT INC MASONRY REHAB 32,198.00
 139130 02/14/2018 MCDONALDS CORPORATION JANUARY 2018 MEALS 602.31
 138998 02/10/2018 MCMASTER CARR SUPPLY CO PLOW BOLTS 317.24
 139291 02/21/2018 MCMASTER CARR SUPPLY CO SUPPLIES 23.48
 139292 02/21/2018 MCMASTER CARR SUPPLY CO SHOP SUPPLIES 27.57
 139293 02/21/2018 MCMASTER CARR SUPPLY CO SHOP SUPPLIES 13.74
 139501 02/28/2018 MEDICO MART INC VACCINE 2,288.05
 139152 02/15/2018 MELISSA RUSSELL TUITION REIMBURSEMENT 641.63
 139160 02/15/2018 MENARDS MORTON GROVE WATER FOR VOLUNTEERS 10.00
 139007 02/10/2018 MENARDS MORTON GROVE SHOP SUPPLIES 22.53
 138953 02/08/2018 MENARDS MORTON GROVE BRASS CONNECTORS 31.96
 138954 02/08/2018 MENARDS MORTON GROVE CONNECTORS 5.98
 138955 02/08/2018 MENARDS MORTON GROVE SASH CORDS 15.98
 138956 02/08/2018 MENARDS MORTON GROVE CLEANING SUPPLIES 5.97
 139346 02/22/2018 MENARDS MORTON GROVE FLOOR GUIDE - VH 7.71
 139347 02/22/2018 MENARDS MORTON GROVE TOOLBOX 12.97
 139190 02/15/2018 METROPOLITAN FAMILY SERVICES Q3 CDBG PAYMENT- METROPOLITAN FAM SERVICES 1,500.00
 139144 02/14/2018 MICHAEL VAL EMERGENCY FINANCIAL ASST. 8957 LAVERGNE#2B 300.00
 138951 02/08/2018 MIDWEST AIR PRO INC SERVICE CALL- FIRE #16 180.00
 138952 02/08/2018 MIDWEST ENVIRONMENTAL SALES CO MOTOR BLOWER ASSEMBLY 280.19
 139206 02/16/2018 MIKEVOITIK REIMBURSEMENT FOR TRAIN FARES 7 LUNCH - MV 21.00
 139052 02/13/2018 MONROE TRUCK EQUIPMENT SALTE SPREADER BEARINGS 232.08
 139069 02/13/2018 NETWORKFLEET INC MONTHLY DATA SERVICE 110.45
 139177 02/15/2018 NICK WYATT DINNER BEFORE FINE ARTS COMMISSION MEETING 10.00
 139074 02/13/2018 NICOR GAS GAS USAGE - 5147 MAIN ST 178.70
 139075 02/13/2018 NICOR GAS GAS USAGE - FARGO & LONG 103.24
 139315 02/22/2018 NICOR GAS GAS USAGE - 5127 OAKTON ST 1,875.17
 139316 02/22/2018 NICOR GAS GAS USAGE- 9050 GROSS POINT RD 9,541.52
 139317 02/22/2018 NICOR GAS GAS USAGE - 7300-06 NILES CENTER RD 6,410.36
 139318 02/22/2018 NICOR GAS GAS USAGE- 7424 NILES CENTER RD 1,523.85
 139104 02/14/2018 NIKOLA ORLIC NIKOLA ORLIC REIMBURSE 25.00




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 139521 02/28/2018 NORMANDY CONSTRUCTION CO INC. BD Bond Refund 300.00
 139319 02/22/2018 NORTH COAST SEWER & DRAINAGE INC WATER MAIN REPAIRS- 3500 CHURCH 4,200.00
 139348 02/22/2018 NORTH SHORE FAUCETS INC FAUCET PARTS - FIRE #18 158.85
 139349 02/22/2018 NORTH SHORE FAUCETS INC DRAIN CLEANER 40.70
 138957 02/08/2018 NORTH SHORE FAUCETS INC FAUCET PARTS - PW 85.49
 139200 02/16/2018 NORTH SHORE SENIOR CENTER Q3 CDBG PAYMENT- NORTHSHORE SENIOR CENTER 2,500.00
 139105 02/14/2018 NORTH SHORE UNIFORM SERVICE INC UNIFORMS - METER 263.15
 139106 02/14/2018 NORTH SHORE UNIFORM SERVICE INC UNIFORMS - METER 211.35
 139107 02/14/2018 NORTH SHORE UNIFORM SERVICE INC UNIFORMS - METER 65.45
 139108 02/14/2018 NORTH SHORE UNIFORM SERVICE INC UNIFORMS-WATER & SEWER 684.25
 139109 02/14/2018 NORTH SHORE UNIFORM SERVICE INC UNIFORMS- BUILDING & GROUNDS 203.35
 139110 02/14/2018 NORTH SHORE UNIFORM SERVICE INC UNIFORMS - TREES 602.80
 139111 02/14/2018 NORTH SHORE UNIFORM SERVICE INC UNIFORMS - REFUSE 107.40
 139112 02/14/2018 NORTH SHORE UNIFORM SERVICE INC UNIFORMS- STREET & ALLEY 51.90
 139113 02/14/2018 NORTH SHORE UNIFORM SERVICE INC UNIFORMS- TRAFFIC ENGINEERING 382.70
 139114 02/14/2018 NORTH SHORE UNIFORM SERVICE INC UNIFORMS- CIVIL ENGINEERING 725.80
 139115 02/14/2018 NORTH SHORE UNIFORM SERVICE INC UNIFORMS- CIVIL ENGINEERING 107.40
 139116 02/14/2018 NORTH SHORE UNIFORM SERVICE INC UNIFORMS-AUTOMOTIVE 119.10
 139117 02/14/2018 NORTH SHORE UNIFORM SERVICE INC UNIFORMS-AUTOMOTIVE 268.35
 139103 02/14/2018 NORTH SHORE UNIFORM SERVICE INC UNIFORMS - FLOOD 199.85
 139027 02/12/2018 NORTHS HORE OMEGA PROFESSIONAL SERVICES 101.00
 138999 02/10/2018 O'LEARY'S CONTRCTRS EQPT & SUPPLY BLADE SET/CHAIN LOOPS 147.18
 139000 02/10/2018 O'LEARY'S CONTRCTRS EQPT & SUPPLY LEVER CHOKE 7.16
 139001 02/10/2018 O'LEARY'S CONTRCTRS EQPT & SUPPLY CABLE#350 58.98
 139002 02/10/2018 O'LEARY'S CONTRCTRS EQPT & SUPPLY STOCK CHAIN LOOPS 27.90
 139415 02/26/2018 0-SUN COMPANY BRUSHES - APPLIANCE MNT. 476.35
 139400 02/26/2018 OFFICE DEPOT INC OFFICE SUPPLIES 58.22
 138156 01/15/2018 OFFICE DEPOT INC OFFICE SUPPLIES 285.17
 138157 01/15/2018 OFFICE DEPOT INC OFFICE SUPPLIES 24.99
 138158 01/15/2018 OFFICE DEPOT INC OFFICE SUPPLIES 26.52
 138161 01/15/2018 OFFICE DEPOT INC OFFICE SUPPLIES 38.76
 139250 02/21/2018 OFFICE DEPOT INC OFFICE SUPPLIES 78.19
 139251 02/21/2018 OFFICE DEPOT INC OFFICE SUPPLIES 174.06
 139179 02/15/2018 PACE SUBURBAN BUS PACE BUS SERVICE (STAR PROGRAM) - OCTOBER 2017 11,275.23
 139180 02/15/2018 PACE SUBURBAN BUS PACE BUS SERVICE (STAR PROGRAM) - NOVEMBER 2017 10,788.31
 139181 02/15/2018 PACE SUBURBAN BUS PACE BUS SERVICE (STAR PROGRAM) - DECEMBER 2017 11,589.00
 139199 02/16/2018 PEER SERVICES INC Q3 CDBG PAYMENT PEER SERVICES 1,875.00
 139253 02/21/2018 PENNY STAFFNEY BOARD OF HEALTH MEETING 15.18
 139417 02/26/2018 PERE MARQUETIE HISTORIC, LLC HOTELACCOMMMODATIONS/CHIEF SCARPELLI & D/C B. BAKER 561.20


 139053 02/13/2018 PERKINS MANUFACTURING CO STEEL UPPER HOOKS 87.87
 139223 02/21/2018 PHILLIP LOVE REFRESHMENTS FOR MANAGER'S STAFF ON FEB. 21 47.73
 139247 02/21/2018 PLAN ET TECHNOLOGIES INC 10 LICENSES 379.80
 139294 02/21/2018 POMP'S TIRE SERVICE INC TIRES#34 576.60
 139056 02/13/2018 POMP'S TIRE SERVICE INC TIRES#41 315.00




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Reference Number Transaction Date Vendor Invoice Description Amount
 139303 02/20/2018 PRIORITY DISPATCH CORPORATION EMD CERT - COM OPS ANGARONE, ALICEA-ZINK, SYED, CHRISTAKIS 1,360.00

 13914S 02/14/2018 PROSAFETY INC WORK GLOVES 241.83
 13944S 02/27/2018 PUBLIC SAFETY GROUP LESSONS LEARNED FROM THE DENISE AMBER LEE CASE DISPATCH 64S.OO
 TRAINING
 1393SO 02/22/2018 PURE HEALTH SOLUTIONS INC PURE WATER TECH - PD 116.88
 13939S 02/23/2018 PURE HEALTH SOLUTIONS INC WATER COOLER S8.44
 139320 02/22/2018 R & R GLASS & WINDOWS INC EMPLOYEE ENTRANCE DOOR REPLACEMENT - VH 2,8SO.OO
 13929S 02/21/2018 RA ADAMS ENTERPRISES INC PARTS#1S4B 79.80
 139S13 02/28/2018 RECORD COPY SERVICES COPY LEGAL DOCUMENTS FOR AL CLAIM 39.7S
 139064 02/13/2018 REGIONAL TRUCK EQUIPMENT PARTS#l71 148.66
 138320 01/18/2018 RELX INC DBA LEXIS NEXIS INFORMATION CHARGES - DECEMBER 2017 S40.S9
 1392S8 02/21/2018 RICHARD E WILKEN GASOLINE TO TRAVEL TO ILLINOIS STATE- RECRUITING 62.99
 1393Sl 02/22/2018 RITE LOCK & SAFE KEYS 24.98
 139003 02/10/2018 RNOW INC RETURN FILTER ELEMENTS- STOCK & #161 42S.61
 139412 02/26/2018 ROBERT REICHERT CELL PHONE STIPEND 19S.OO
 139297 02/21/2018 RON MAZALEWSKI TOOL ALLOWANCE 400.00
 139414 02/26/2018 RON SMITH AND ASSOCIATES, INC. E.T. TRAINING - OFR. S. GONZALEZ 600.00
 139137 02/14/2018 SAFARILAND LLC E.T. SUPPLIES - SCALES, LIFTS, RULERS 1S2.00
 139S19 02/28/2018 SAFE GUARD BASEMENT WATERPROOF BD Bond Refund lS0.00
 13898S 02/09/2018 SAMS CLUB/SYNCHRONY BANK UPCOMING EVENTS 406.89
 139S33 02/28/2018 SAUL LC IMPROVEMENT BD Bond Refund 300.00
 139496 02/28/2018 SHARPER DOT PRINTING INC PRINTING INSPECTION HANGERS 167.4S
 1391SS 02/lS/2018 SHARPER DOT PRINTING INC PLOTS OF 18 PDF FILES FOR ENGINEERING 172.80
 139207 02/16/2018 SHERWIN INDUSTRIES INC POSTS AND SIGNS FOR SIGN SHOP 2,233.70
 139321 02/22/2018 SICALCO LTD CALCIUM CHLORIDE 2,S19.S7
 139079 02/13/2018 SIGN ARAMA MAGNETIC SIGNS 98.67
 139296 02/21/2018 SOUTHWEST OIL INC FILTER RECOVERY/SERVICE 3S.OO
 139298 02/21/2018 SPRING ALIGN OF PALATINE INC CURB SHOES 880.00
 139301 02/21/2018 STANDARD EQUIPMENT COMPANY PARTS#188A 222.39
 139067 02/13/2018 STANDARD EQUIPMENT COMPANY EQUIP PARTS #228T 261.12
 138163 01/lS/2018 STEPHEN J EPSTEIN OUTSIDE COUNSEL SERVICES - NOVEMBER 2017 3,67S.OO
 138474 01/24/2018 STEVE MARCIANI REIMBURSEMENT FOR OFFICE SUPPLIES 39.99
 139188 02/lS/2018 STREICHERS INC RANGE AMMO VARIOUS GRAIN 11,034.00
 139248 02/21/2018 STREICHERS INC DUTY AMMO. 1,312.98
 139322 02/22/2018 SUBURBAN LABORATORIES INC WATER TESTING l,S26.00
 139210 02/20/2018 SUNRISE TREE CARE CONTRACTUAL ROUTINE TREE PRUNING 37,22S.31
 1392S6 02/21/2018 SUSAN REISBERG TRAINING - PERINATAL NURSING CONFERNENCE 27S.00
 139254 02/21/2018 SUSAN REISBERG TRAINING 199.00
 139353 02/22/2018 SUSAN REISBERG REGISTRATION FOR CONFERENCE 565.00
 138419 01/22/2018 TERRY OLINE LANDLORD SEMINAR REFRESHMENTS 14.76
 139522 02/28/2018 TOM & PAM STRUNK BD Bond Refund 250.00
 139357 02/22/2018 TRANSYSTEMS CORPORATION OLD ORCHARD ROAD WEST PHASE 2 20,747.23
 139358 02/22/2018 TRANSYSTEMS CORPORATION OLD ORCHARD ROAD WEST PHASE 2 2,006.60
 139299 02/21/2018 TRANSYSTEMS CORPORATION OLD ORCHARD ROAD EAST PHASE 2 7,213.98




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Reference Number Transaction Date Vendor Invoice Description Amount
 139300 02/21/2018 TRANSYSTEMS CORPORATION GROSS POINT ROAD PHASE II DESIGN lS,400.92
 139005 02/10/2018 TREDROC TIRE SERVICE LLC STOCK- TIRES 690.25
 139535 02/28/2018 TRENDSETTERS CUSTOM CONSTRUCTION LL BD Bond Refund 300.00
 139257 02/21/2018 TYLER TECHNOLOGIES INC ANNUAL MAINTENANCE FEE 6,000.00
 139328 02/22/2018 ULTRA STROBE COMMUNICATIONS INC EQUIPMENT - PD VEHICLES 8,958.50
 139018 02/10/2018 ULTRA STROBE COMMUNICATIONS INC LIGHTING/EQUIPMENT INSTALLATION POLICE SQUAD #35 402.28
 139186 02/15/2018 UPS DELIVERY 10.03
 139068 02/13/2018 UPS SHIPPING 8.88
 139396 02/23/2018 UPS DELIVERY 21.90
 139196 02/16/2018 US SAFETY PRODUCTS INC LEATHER MASK BAGS FOR NEW FIREFIGHTERS 198.78
 139197 02/16/2018 US SAFETY PRODUCTS INC UNIVERSAL LEATHER MASK BAG FOR CHIEF J. BRANDT 44.95
 139504 02/28/2018 VERICOR LLC SUPPLIES FOR SAHELI 1,643.00
 139355 02/22/2018 VERIZON WIRELESS MOBILE DATA 3,947.19
 139352 02/22/2018 VERIZON WIRELESS DATA SERVICES 536.48
 139246 02/21/2018 VERIZON WIRELESS WIRELESS INTERNET - FIELD USE 746.50
 139183 02/15/2018 VILLAGE OF ELK GROVE VILLAGE APWA CHICAGO METRO CHAPTER/ SUBURBAN BRANCH EVENT 35.00
 REGISTRATION
 139184 02/15/2018 VILLAGE OF ELK GROVE VILLAGE APWA CHICAGO METRO CHAPTER/ SUBURBAN BRANCH EVENT 35.00
 REGISTRATION
 139444 02/27/2018 VISION FOR CHANGE LLC CIT CONCEPTS FOR 9-1-1 DISPATCH TRAINING 396.00
 139193 02/16/2018 WALKER CONSULTANTS STRUCTURAL ENGINEERING SERVICES 905.04
 139194 02/16/2018 WALKER CONSULTANTS ENGINEERING SERVICES 7,541.30
 139185 02/15/2018 WAREHOUSE DIRECT OFFICE SUPPLIES FOR ENGINEERING (27.61)
 139017 02/10/2018 WAREHOUSE DIRECT JANITORIAL SUPPLIES- FIRE #16 90.60
 138960 02/08/2018 WATER RESOURCES INC WATER METERS 23,000.00
 138961 02/08/2018 WATER RESOURCES INC WATER METERS 9,520.00
 138962 02/08/2018 WATER RESOURCES INC WATER METERS 3,615.00
 139006 02/10/2018 WHOLESALE DIRECT INC SHORE LINE COVERS/ PLOW MARKERS 127.27
 139302 02/21/2018 WHOLESALE DIRECT INC LED LIGHTING #104 757.62
 139304 02/21/2018 WHOLESALE DIRECT INC 28" FLOURESCENT-STOCK PLOW MARKERS 56.42
 139191 02/15/2018 YOU Q3 CDBG PAYMENT- Y.O.U. 2,500.00
 139016 02/10/2018 ZIEBELL DOUBLE SHOT WRENCHES 210.00
 139249 02/21/2018 ZOHRAB MIRZA MILEAGE 34.99
 139209 02/16/2018 ZOHRAB MIRZA MILEAGE AND SUPPLIES 33.74


 Total: 579,419.31




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 THIS ORDINANCE MAY BE CITED AS
 VILLAGE ORDINANCE NUMBER
 18-3-Z-

 AN ORDINANCE VACATING CERTAIN PORTIONS OF AN UNOPENED
 AND UNIMPROVED RESIDENTIAL STREET AND ALLEY WITHIN
 AN AREA BOUNDED BY GROVE STREET, EAST PRAIRIE ROAD AND
 LAKE STREET, IN AN R1 SINGLE-FAMILY DISTRICT

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

10 WHEREAS, the Subject Property to be vacated was dedicated along with the original
11 subdivisions, however, it was never improved when the homes were constructed, and the
12 Village does not have any intent to open or improve them, either individually or collectively; and

13 WHEREAS, the Subject Property is depicted on the Plats of Vacation, dated August 2,
14 2017, copies of which are attached hereto as Exhibit “1”; and

15 WHEREAS, the Subject Property is located in an R1 Single-Family district within an area
16 bounded by Grove Street, Lake Street and East Prairie Road and is described in Exhibit “1”
17 attached hereto; and

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

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

20 WHEREAS, the only structure that may be built on the vacated alley or street is a fence,
21 and that any and all structures built or maintained by the property owners are done so at the
22 property owner’s risk. The Village will have the right to enter upon vacated alleys and streets
23 and may damage or remove the structure, should the Village need to access the area covered
24 by the easement; and

25 WHEREAS, the Village will remove any existing alley aprons and restore parkways,
26 sidewalks and any curbs, if necessary; and



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

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

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

11 WHEREAS, a 30 foot-wide easement will be established and be centered on the 15-inch
12 combined sewer main within Central Park Avenue and a separate easement will be established
13 for the full width of the portion of the Subject Property to the south of Lake Street in order to
14 enable continued access to the 15-inch combined sewer main that runs through the alley; and

15 WHEREAS, the Skokie Plan Commission, at a public hearing duly held on August 3,
16 2017, (a) determined proper legal notice was achieved and (b) voted to recommend to the
17 Mayor and Board of Trustees that the Subject Property be vacated, subject to the conditions set
18 forth in the Plan Commission Report dated November 6, 2017; and

19 WHEREAS, the Mayor and Board of Trustees of the Village of Skokie, at a public
20 meeting duly held November 6, 2017, concurred in the recommendation of the Skokie Plan
21 Commission;

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

24 Section 1: That the following portion of the street and alley commonly described
25 below, and legally described in Exhibit “2” attached hereto, and depicted on the Plat of Vacation,
26 dated August 2, 2017, a copy of which is attached hereto as Exhibit “1”, located in the Village of
27 Skokie, be and the same is hereby vacated:
28 a portion of Central Park Avenue, west of and adjacent to the properties at 3550 Lake
29 Street and 8950 East Prairie Road, east of and adjacent to a portion of the property at
30 62 Williamsburg Road, and east of and adjacent to the properties at 63 Williamsburg
31 Road and 64 Williamsburg Road and an alley west of and adjacent to the west side of
32 8950 East Prairie Road,
33 and the title to the vacated alley and street shall vest to the abutting property owners pursuant
34 to 65 ILCS 5/11-91-2, as identified by their Permanent Index Numbers set out in Exhibit “2”
35 attached hereto.
36 Section 2: The aforesaid vacations are subject to the conditions set forth below:
37 1. A 30 foot-wide easement shall be established and be centered on the 15-inch combined
38 sewer main within Central Park Avenue to be vacated in order to enable continued
39 access to this main.
40 2. An easement shall be established for the full width of the portion of the subject site to the
41 south of Lake Street in order to enable continued access to the 18-inch combined sewer
42 main that runs through the alley.


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1 3. The property shall be vacated pursuant to the Plat of Vacation, dated August 2, 2017,
2 and as may be further revised with the approval of the Village Manager, or designee,
3 and Corporation Counsel.
4 4. Upon the passage of the ordinance by the Board of Trustees, the Mylar of the Plat of
5 Vacation shall be submitted to the Village with all signatures other than Village staff or
6 elected officials.

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

17 Section 4: That the aforesaid vacation, incorporating the conditions contained
18 herein, shall be effective upon the recording of a Plat of Vacation by the Village of Skokie in the
19 Office of the Recorder of Deeds of Cook County.

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

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

27 Section 7: That this Ordinance shall be in full force and effect from and after its
28 passage, approval, and recordation as provided by law.
29 ADOPTED this day of March, 2018.
30
31 Village Clerk
32 Ayes:
33 Nays:
34 Absent:
35 Approved by me this day of
36 Attested and filed in my March, 2018.
37 office this day of
38 March, 2018.
39
40 Mayor, Village of Skokie
41
42 Village Clerk
43
44




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 Exhibit 1




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 Exhibit 2


 LEGAL DESCRIPTIONS


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

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

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


 AFFECTED PINS

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




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 THIS ORDINANCE MAY BE CITED AS
 VILLAGE ORDINANCE NUMBER

 18-3-C-

 AN ORDINANCE AMENDING CHAPTER 118, ARTICLE IV, SECTION
 118-218 OF THE SKOKIE VILLAGE CODE PERTAINING TO
 REQUIRED NUMBER OF VEHICLE PARKING SPACES

1 WHEREAS, from time to time staff will review various parts of the Zoning Code, Chapter
2 118 of the Skokie Village Code, to determine if any modifications or amendments are appropriate.
3 Among the amendments that were determined by staff to be appropriate was needed clarification
4 of Section 118-218; and

5 WHEREAS, in addition to a typographical error, it was determined that clarification was
6 needed with regard to Section 118-218(7)e.4, specifying the required financial contribution in lieu
7 of providing off-street parking spaces. Specifically, an initial contribution of $15,000 for each of the
8 first five (5) spaces, not for all five (5) spaces; and

9 WHEREAS, at a public hearing, duly held on January 4, 2018, for which proper legal
10 notice was achieved and no interested parties testified, the Skokie Plan Commission reviewed the
11 recommendation by staff to correct and clarify Section 118-218 of the Skokie Village Code; and

12 WHEREAS, the Skokie Plan Commission voted to concur with staff’s recommendation, to
13 the Mayor and Board of Trustees to correct and clarify Section 118-218 of the Skokie Village
14 Code; and

15 WHEREAS, the Mayor and Board of Trustees at a public meeting duly held on February 5,
16 2018, concurred in the aforesaid recommendation of the Skokie Plan Commission; and

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

19 Section 1: That Chapter 118, Article IV, Section 118-218 of the Skokie Village Code
20 be and the same is hereby amended in the manner hereinafter indicated. The new material is
21 highlighted in bold and the material to be deleted is highlighted and stricken through.

22 CHAPTER 118 – ZONING
23 …
24 ARTICLE IV. - OFF-STREET PARKING AND LOADING
25 …
26 Sec. 118-218. - Required number of motor vehicle parking spaces.
27 (1) Residential and lodging uses.
28 …


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1 Residences:
2 a. For purposes of this section, any room other than a kitchen, living room, dining
3 room, living-dining room, laundry room, bathroom or lavatory shall be deemed a
4 bedroom, if it is more than 60 percent enclosed from an adjacent space.
5 b. For residences built after the effective date of the ordinance from which this article is
6 derived, all required handicapped and guest parking spaces shall be assessable
7 accessible to the public.
8 …
9 (7) Uses in mixed-use districts. The number of off-street parking spaces required shall
10 be determined as follows:
11 …
12 e. Financial contribution in lieu of providing off-street parking. Since a variance or relief
13 from providing required off-street motor vehicle parking is not permitted, a payment
14 shall be made to the Village, to be held in a reserve account to provide for the
15 acquisition, erection, construction, or installation of public parking structures or lots
16 within or adjacent to a mixed-use district, for each deficient required parking space
17 under the following conditions:
18 1. The off-street parking space is not a required resident space for residence use in
19 (1) of this section but may be a space required for guests.
20 2. The off-street parking space is required for a use other than in (7)e.1.
21 3. The off-street parking space is being used as a credit for an FAR bonus in
22 Section 118-184(b) for a commercial parking space in excess of required
23 parking requirements available for nonrestricted public use.
24 4. A contribution of $15,000 for each of the first 5 parking spaces requested and
25 $24,000 for each additional parking space requested thereafter must be paid
26 prior to the issuance of a building permit.

27 Section 2: That this Ordinance shall be in full force and effect from and after its
28 passage, approval and publication in pamphlet form as provided by law.
 ADOPTED this day of March, 2018.

 Ayes:
 Nays: Village Clerk
 Absent:

 Attested and filed in my office Approved by me this day of
 this day of March, 2018; March, 2018.
 and published in pamphlet form
 according to law from March
 , 2018 to March , 2018.
 Mayor, Village of Skokie


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 THIS ORDINANCE MAY BE CITED AS
 VILLAGE ORDINANCE NUMBER

 18-3-C-

 AN ORDINANCE AMENDING CHAPTER 118, APPENDIX A, OF
 THE SKOKIE VILLAGE CODE PERTAINING TO COLLEGES
 AND UNIVERSITIES

1 WHEREAS, Chapter 118, Appendix A, of the Skokie Village Code provides for the
2 table of zoning uses; and

3 WHEREAS, from time to time or if an inquiry is made, staff will review various parts of
4 the Zoning Code, Chapter 118, Appendix A of the Skokie Village Code, to determine if any
5 modifications or amendments are appropriate. Such an inquiry was presented to the Village,
6 pertaining to allowing colleges and universities as a permitted use in the M1 Industry district;
7 and

8 WHEREAS, currently colleges and universities are allowed in the OR Office Research
9 district as a permitted use. Lots in the OR and M1 districts are similar in that they both have
10 larger sites and greater setbacks. Allowing colleges and universities in the M1 Industry
11 district as a permitted use is compatible with this rationale, however a parking determination
12 would be required; and

13 WHEREAS, at a public hearing, duly held on January 18, 2018, for which proper legal
14 notice was achieved and no interested parties testified, the Skokie Plan Commission
15 reviewed the recommendation by staff and voted to concur with staff’s recommendation to
16 amend Chapter 118, Appendix A, of the Skokie Village Code, by authorizing colleges and
17 universities in the M1 Industry district as a permitted use; and

18 WHEREAS, the Mayor and Board of Trustees at a public meeting duly held on
19 February 5, 2018, concurred in the aforesaid recommendation of the Skokie Plan
20 Commission; and

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

23 Section 1: That Chapter 118, Appendix A, of the Skokie Village Code be and the
24 same is hereby amended in the manner hereinafter indicated. The new material is
25 highlighted in bold and the material to be deleted is highlighted and stricken through.

26 Chapter 118 – Zoning
27 …
28 Appendix A

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 R1 R2 R3 R4 R5 NX TX CX B1 B2 B3 B4 B6 H1 M1 M2 M3 OR


 USE
 EDUCATION, PUBLIC
 ADMINISTRATION, HEALTH
 CARE, & OTHER
 INSTITUTIONS

 Educational Services

 Grade schools:
 Alternative education P
 Elementary P P P P P P P P
 Middle and junior high P P P P P P P P
 Senior high P P P P

 Colleges and universities S S S S P P R S P P P P P

 Technical and trade:

 Driving education S S S S
 Fine and performing arts P P P P P P P
 education
 Sports and recreation P P P P P P P
 education
 Other technical, trade, and P P P P P S P P S
 specialty school
1

2 Section 2: That this Ordinance shall be in full force and effect from and after its
3 passage, approval and publication in pamphlet form as provided by law.
4
 ADOPTED this day of March, 2018.

 Ayes:
 Nays: Village Clerk
 Absent:

 Attested and filed in my office Approved by me this day of
 this day of March, 2018; March, 2018.
 and published in pamphlet form
 according to law from March
 , 2018 to March , 2018.
 Mayor, Village of Skokie


 Village Clerk
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 THIS ORDINANCE MAY BE CITED AS
 VILLAGE ORDINANCE NUMBER

 18-3-F-


 AN ORDINANCE ESTABLISHING SPECIAL SERVICE
 AREA #10 FOR THE 3550 BLOCK OF LAKE STREET
 IN THE VILLAGE OF SKOKIE


1 WHEREAS, the Village of Skokie is an Illinois home rule municipality pursuant to Article
2 VII, Section 6, of the Constitution of the State of Illinois; and

3 WHEREAS, as an Illinois home rule municipality the Village may exercise any power and
4 perform any function pertaining to its government and affairs for the protection of the public health,
5 safety, morals and welfare; and

6 WHEREAS, Special Service Areas are to be established to provide any form of services
7 or improvements pertaining to the government and affairs of a municipality in addition to the
8 services provided generally throughout the municipality, pursuant to Article 7, Section 6 of The
9 Constitution of the State of Illinois, the Special Service Area Tax Law, 35 ILCS 200/27-5, et seq.
10 (2006) and the Property Tax Code, 35 ILCS 200/1-1, et seq. (2006); and

11 WHEREAS, the Village has previously adopted Ordinance 17-11-F-4335 proposing the
12 establishment of Special Service Area #10, regarding portions of Lake Street, specifically, in and
13 around the 3550 block, and conducted a public hearing on January 2, 2018, pursuant to statutory
14 notice, and no valid or timely objecting petition having been filed;

15 WHEREAS, the Village desires to establish Special Service Area #10 within the
16 municipal boundaries of the Village, as legally described below in Section 2 of this Ordinance;

17 NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED by the Mayor and Board of Trustees of the
18 Village of Skokie, Cook County, Illinois, as follows:
19 Section 1: The Mayor and Board of Trustees make the following findings:

20 A. The question of the establishment of the area hereinafter described in Section 2 of
21 this Ordinance, as a special service area is considered by the Village Board pursuant
22 to Village Ordinance Number 17-11-F-4335 entitled “AN ORDINANCE PROPOSING
23 THE ESTABLISHMENT OF SPECIAL SERVICE AREA #10 FOR PORTIONS OF
24 LAKE STREET IN THE VILLAGE OF SKOKIE AND PROVIDING FOR A PUBLIC
25 HEARING AND OTHER PROCEDURES IN CONNECTION THEREWITH”, adopted
26 November 20, 2017 and is considered pursuant to notice duly published in the c on
27 December 14, 2017, a newspaper published in the Skokie area, at least fifteen (15)
28 days prior to the public hearing. Furthermore, it is considered pursuant to notice by
29 mail addressed to the person or persons in whose name the general taxes for the
30 last preceding year were paid on each lot, block, tract or parcel of land lying within
31 the Special Service Area. Said Notice was given by depositing said Notice in the

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1 United States mail on December 13, 2017, not less than ten (10) days prior ]to the
2 time set for the public hearing. In the event taxes for the last preceding year were
3 not paid, the Notice was sent to the person last listed on the tax rolls prior to that
4 year as the owner of the property. A Certificate of Publication of said Notice is
5 attached hereto, marked Exhibit "A" and hereby made a part of this Ordinance. An
6 Affidavit of mailing of said Notice is attached hereto, marked Exhibit "B" and hereby
7 made a part of this Ordinance.
8 B. That a public hearing on the question set forth in the Notice was held on January 2,
9 2018. All interested persons were given an opportunity to be heard on the question
10 of the creation of the special service area and on the tax levy as set forth in the
11 Notice. The Public Hearing was adjourned on January 2, 2018.
12 C. That after considering the data, as presented at the Public Hearing, the Village
13 Mayor and Board of Trustees find that it is in the public interest and in the interest of
14 the Village of Skokie Special Service Area #10 that said special service area, as
15 hereinafter described, be established.
16 D. That said area is compact and contiguous and constitutes an important commercial
17 and industrial area of the Village of Skokie. An accurate map of said area is
18 attached hereto, marked Exhibit "C" and hereby made a part of this Ordinance.
19 E. That said area is zoned for residential use purposes and will benefit from the
20 municipal services to be provided. That the proposed municipal services are in
21 addition to municipal services provided to the Village of Skokie as a whole and it is,
22 therefore, in the best interests of the Village of Skokie that the levy of special taxes
23 against said area for the services to be provided.
24 F. No valid or timely petition objecting to the creation of the special service area or the
25 levy of taxes as proposed, signed by at least fifty one percent (51%) of the electors
26 residing within the special service area and by at least fifty one percent (51%) of the
27 owners of record of the land included within the boundaries of the proposed Special
28 Service Area #10, was filed with the Village Clerk within sixty (60) days following the
29 final adjournment of the public hearing held on January 2, 2018.
30
31 Section 2: A Special Service Area to be known and designated as “Village of Skokie
32 Special Service Area #10” is hereby established and shall consist of the following legally
33 described territory with the following Permanent Index Numbers:
34 LOTS 63 AND 64 OF BLIETZ’ WILLIAMSBURG VILLAGE, BEING A SUBDIVISION OF PART OF THE
35 EAST HALF OF THE SOUTHWEST QUARTER OF SECTION 14, TOWNSHIP 41 NORTH, RANGE 13,
36 EAST OF THE THIRD PRINCIPAL MERIDIAN, IN COOK COUNTY, ILLINOIS.
37
38 LOTS 561 AND 562 IN SWENSON BROTHERS’ FOURTH ADDITION TO COLLEGE HILL, BEING A
39 SUBDIVISION IN THE NORTHWEST QUARTER OF THE SOUTHWEST QUARTER OF SECTION 14,
40 TOWNSHIP 41 NORTH, RANGE 13, EAST OF THE THIRD PRINCIPAL MERIDIAN, IN COOK COUNTY,
41 ILLINOIS.
42
43 ALL INTERVENING PORTIONS OF THE FOLLOWING RIGHTS-OF-WAY LYING ADJACENT TO THE
44 PARCELS AFOREMENTIONED: LAKE STREET BOUNDED ON THE WEST BY THE WEST LINE OF
45 THE SOUTHWEST QUARTER OF SECTION 14, TOWNSHIP 41 NORTH, RANGE 13, EAST OF THE
46 THIRD PRINCIPAL MERIDIAN (ALSO BEING THE CENTERLINE OF CENTRAL PARK AVENUE), AND
47 BOUNDED ON THE EAST BY THE WEST RIGHT-OF-WAY LINE OF EAST PRAIRIE ROAD.
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 PIN Number Property Address

 10-14-304-031-0000 63 Williamsburg Road
 10-14-304-032-0000 64 Williamsburg Road
 10-14-409-007-0000 3500 Lake Street
 10-14-409-008-0000
2
3
4 Section 3: The purpose of the formation of Skokie Special Service Area #10 in
5 general is to provide special municipal services including but not limited to, street paving, curb and
6 gutter improvements, sewer structures and any necessary sidewalk improvements. These
7 municipal services are unique and are in addition to the services provided by the Village generally.
8 Annual taxes shall be assessed and levied for said special municipal services on property in said
9 Area in addition to all other municipal taxes, provided that the special annual taxes shall be levied
10 for a period not to exceed ten (10) years and not to exceed an amount of one percent (1%) per
11 annum of assessed value, as equalized, to be levied against the real property included in the
12 special service area.
13
14 Section 4: A certified copy of this Ordinance including an accurate map of the
15 boundaries of the special service area herein created shall be filed with the County Clerk of Cook
16 County and duly recorded in the office of the Recorder of Deeds for Cook County.
17 Section 5: If any section, subsection, sentence, clause, or phrase of this Ordinance is
18 for any reason held to be invalid or unconstitutional by the decision of any court of competent
19 jurisdiction, such decision shall not affect the validity of the remaining portions of this Ordinance.
20 Section 6: This Ordinance shall be in full force and effect from and after its passage,
21 approval and recordation as provided by law.
22
 ADOPTED this day of March, 2018.

 Ayes:
 Nays: Village Clerk
 Absent:
 Attested and filed in my
 office this day of March, Approved by me this day of
 2018. March, 2018.



 Village Clerk Mayor, Village of Skokie

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 VILLAGE OF
 SKOKIE
 ANNUAL ACTION PLAN
 FOR

 COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK
 GRANT


 SUBMITTED TO THE
 U.S. DEPARTMENT OF HOUSING AND URBAN DEVELOPMENT


 PROGRAM YEAR: 2018




 Prepared by the Village of Skokie
 Department of Community Development
 Pete Peyer, AICP, Director
 Steve Marciani, AICP, Planning Supervisor
 Carrie Haberstich, AICP, Planner/CDBG Administrator


 Approved March 5, 2018, by the Village of Skokie Board of Trustees




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 Table of
 Contents
Executive Summary .....................................................................................................................................................5
 AP-05 Executive Summary - 24 CFR 91.200(c), 91.220(b) .......................................................................................5
 PR-05 Lead & Responsible Agencies – 91.200(b) ..................................................................................................10
 AP-10 Consultation – 91.100, 91.200(b), 91.215(l) .................................................................................................11
 AP-12 Participation – 91.105, 91.200(c) ..................................................................................................................21

Annual Action Plan ....................................................................................................................................................23
 AP-15 Expected Resources – 91.220(c)(1,2) ..........................................................................................................23
 AP-20 Annual Goals and Objectives .......................................................................................................................25
 AP-35 Projects – 91.220(d) .....................................................................................................................................28
 AP-38 Project Summary ..........................................................................................................................................30
 AP-50 Geographic Distribution – 91.220(f) ..............................................................................................................40
 Low-Income Area Infrastructure Project Map – Census Block Group 8073-1 Detail ...........................................41
 Limited Clientele Projects Map ............................................................................................................................42
 AP-55 Affordable Housing – 91.220(g) ....................................................................................................................44
 AP-60 Public Housing – 91.220(h) ..........................................................................................................................45
 AP-65 Homeless and Other Special Needs Activities – 91.220(i) ...........................................................................47
 AP-75 Barriers to affordable housing – 91.220(j).....................................................................................................48
 AP-85 Other Actions – 91.220(k) .............................................................................................................................50
 AP-90 Program Specific Requirements – 91.220(l)(1,2,4).......................................................................................52



 Note: Highlighted text will be converted to normal text once the public participation process is
 complete and the narrative is confirmed on March 5, 2018, or adjusted as-needed per the
 outcome of the public hearing and/or funding flexibility guidelines in the Executive Summary
 and Section AP-15 of the Action Plan.




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 Executive
 Summary
AP-05 Executive Summary - 24 CFR 91.200(c), 91.220(b)

1. Introduction
 The Village of Skokie, Illinois, is located approximately 15 miles north of Downtown Chicago and 12 miles
 east of O’Hare International Airport. According to the 2010-2014 American Community Survey (ACS),
 Skokie has a population of 65,056.

 Skokie covers 10.06 square miles of land, and is bordered by Glenview and Wilmette to the north, Evanston
 to the east, Lincolnwood and Chicago to the south, and Niles and Morton Grove to the west. A Council-
 Manager form of government governs Skokie, which includes a Mayor and a six-member Board of Trustees,
 elected at large every four years, and a professional Village Manager and staff of almost 500 to execute
 municipal policies and programs and enforce all codes, ordinances, and regulations. The Village is also
 served by 17 advisory commissions and staffed by more than 250 resident volunteers.

 The Department of Community Development administers the Community Development Block Grant (CDBG)
 program from the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD). As an entitlement
 community of over 50,000 people, Skokie receives its annual CDBG funding directly from the federal
 government in the form of a formula grant. The overall goal of the program is to provide decent housing, a
 suitable living environment, and economic opportunities particularly for low/moderate-income
 persons. CDBG is the only HUD program for which the Village qualifies for direct funding.

 The receipt of CDBG funding is dependent on the completion of, approval of, and adherence to a five-year
 Consolidated Plan. The intent of the Consolidated Plan is to assist communities in developing a
 collaborative process to establish a unified vision for housing and community development actions. It
 includes information on the community’s needs, housing market, goals and objectives, activity priorities,
 performance measures, and various public certifications. It also includes the Village’s first Annual Action
 Plan relative to the CDBG activities and other community development efforts for the 2015 Program Year.

 The Village of Skokie Consolidated Plan for Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) is a
 five-year plan for Program Years 2015-2019, and commenced on May 1, 2015.

 The functions of the Consolidated Plan are to create a planning document that builds upon a participatory
 process, to apply for federal funding under HUD’s formula grant programs, to establish strategies to follow

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 while implementing HUD-funded projects, and to create an Action Plan that provides the basis for annual
 assessments of the Village’s performance.

 The most important function of the Consolidated Plan is to guide the Village in the annual funding allocation
 process for the CDBG program. The primary components of the Consolidated Plan are:

  The Planning Process
  Needs Assessment
  Housing Market Analysis
  Strategic Plan
  Annual Action Plan

2. Summarize the objectives and outcomes identified in the Plan
 The Action Plan is designed to guide actions to be taken over a one-year period of time, from May 1, 2018,
 through April 30, 2019. It is based on the identified needs in the areas of affordable housing,
 homelessness, other special needs, and non-housing community development needs. It is intended to
 address the three primary goals of the Housing and Community Development Act: provide decent housing,
 provide a suitable living environment, and expand economic opportunities.

 Skokie’s goals are to make housing affordable, accessible, and sustainable; improve public infrastructure;
 improve facilities; provide financial assistance for programs and services; and conduct planning and
 administration activities. Program objectives include providing support to homeowners, organizations, and
 public entities. Program outcomes include improving facilities and services to provide a better quality of life
 for low/moderate-income Skokie residents.

 A one-page vision statement with goals and objectives was prepared to succinctly communicate the
 Village’s plan for the CDBG program from May 1, 2015, through April 30, 2020, and it is available as an
 attachment to this executive summary. In addition, maps for infrastructure and public facilities projects are
 attached for reference for the review of AP-50 Geographic Distribution.

3. Evaluation of past performance
 Since 1975, the Village has successfully administered the CDBG program, resurfaced streets, provided
 homeowners with financial opportunities to maintain their homes and sidewalks, and assisted other
 low/moderate-income individuals, households, and neighborhoods. There are, however, a number of
 obstacles to meeting underserved needs in the Village:

 1. Empirical data. Multiple agencies consulted do not track unmet need in any quantitative way, and
 many do not collate their service statistics in ways that track the municipality of residence, income,
 racial information, or size of household as required by HUD to receive CDBG money or fulfill the
 requirements of the Consolidated Planning process. Some of the needs assessment information
 and data are based on best estimates.
 2. Funding limits. A large amount of the Village’s needs are in the area of public services. The 15%
 spending cap for public services presents a problem, as service agencies have limited funding
 options, including the after-effects of the State of Illinois budget crisis, compared to other CDBG-
 eligible programs.
 3. Vacant land. There is limited land available for new housing development.
 4. Cost of housing. Aside from persons receiving housing subsidies, many low-income residents
 are paying in excess of 30% of their household incomes on housing costs.
 5. Vacancy rate. The low vacancy rate for both renter- and owner-occupied housing provides for few
 housing choices for low-income persons.


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 6. Zoning Allowances. The Village of Skokie Zoning Ordinance accommodates increased densities
 for housing for the elderly and the disabled, has progressive group home and community live-in
 residence provisions, and offers density bonuses for the creation of low-income housing units for
 Planned Developments; however, there are limited opportunities for the type of dense, multi-family
 housing that may begin to address the housing needs of the low/moderate-income, non-elderly and
 family households. The Village’s density bonus for the creation of low-income housing has not yet
 been utilized.

 Many of the PY17 activities will be completed by April 30, 2018. Several larger and more complicated PY15
 and PY16 construction projects may be completed by April 30, 2018, as additional time was needed to
 ensure the projects were done correctly, maximizing the impact of CDBG funds.

4. Summary of citizen participation process and consultation process
 The Village conducted an extensive consultation process during the five-year Consolidated Plan
 development to solicit input from social service agencies, community development organizations, and
 residents regarding the needs of the community, the programs and services offered in response to those
 needs, and the numbers of clients benefiting from those programs and services.

 Questionnaires, focus group meetings, and online surveys were made available for formal community input,
 while newsletter articles and website updates informed the public of the CDBG planning process. In
 addition, staff attended several board, commission, and community meetings, which not only gathered input
 for the development of the plan, but also provided educational opportunities for these entities to learn more
 about the CDBG program.

 Public comments for the PY18 Action Plan were requested at three public hearings held on December 18,
 2017, and January 2 and February 5, 2018. A final public hearing was held on March 5, 2018, at which time
 the Village Board of Trustees approved the PY18 Action Plan.

 The Village conducts a minimum of four public hearings each year relative to the CDBG program, the
 Consolidated Plan, and the Action Plan. These hearings include an annual review of CDBG and
 Consolidated Plan goals and objectives, a progress report on current CDBG activities, solicitation and
 receipt of funding proposals, funding recommendations and allocations, and approval of the
 plan(s). Hearings are publicized through the publication of legal notices in a newspaper of local distribution,
 and articles are written for the Village’s monthly NewSkokie newsletter, which is distributed to approximately
 28,000 addresses in the Village. Packages of materials are made available to interested citizens upon
 request. Staff will meet with and advise anyone interested in applying for CDBG program funds.

 Due to a technical glitch at the newspaper’s end, the Action Plan public hearing notice was published in the
 Chicago Tribune on February 2, 2018, to comply with the 30-day review requirement for CDBG. In addition,
 since the Skokie Review is our typical publication resource, we published a notice on February 8, 2018, for
 loyal readers of Skokie’s weekly newspaper.

 A draft of the Action Plan was made available for public comment in the Community Development
 Department and at the Skokie Public Library reference desk for a 30-day period as stipulated by HUD
 regulations. The plan also reviews the institutional structure of the Village of Skokie departments,
 institutions, and agencies involved in the delivery of social services.

 An image for the Housing Authority of Cook County (HACC) Homeownership Program is attached for
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5. Summary of public comments
 The Village conducted three discussion forums, prepared two online surveys, attended two citizen advisory
 board/commission meetings, and held four public hearings during the preparation of the five-year
 Consolidated Plan and the first one-year Action Plan development process. No public comments were
 received during the draft Consolidated Plan or the PY15, PY16, PY17, or PY18 Action Plans during the
 official comment periods.

6. Summary of comments or views not accepted and the reasons for not accepting them
 There is a general community concern regarding the upkeep and maintenance of the Village’s rental
 housing supply. The specific building and/or unit maintenance will not be addressed as part of the Village’s
 CDBG program; however, the Village’s Residential Rental Unit Standards and Neighborhood Integrity
 Ordinance, approved in January 2014, will address such needs with other funding sources. Instead, the
 Village will invest CDBG funding in eligible neighborhoods with public infrastructure improvements,
 impacting the neighborhoods at a larger scale.

 Economic development issues such as new development and job creation will continue to be a major focus
 of Village efforts; however, they will not be the focus of the Village’s CDBG funds.

7. Summary
 According to www.hudexchange.info, the CDBG entitlement program provides annual grants on a formula
 basis to entitled communities such as the Village of Skokie to develop viable urban communities by
 providing decent housing, providing a suitable living environment, and expanding economic opportunities,
 principally for low/moderate-income persons.

 The Village of Skokie chooses to focus its CDBG funding on the first two goals, providing decent housing
 and providing a suitable living environment. The third goal, expanding economic opportunities, will be
 primarily addressed by the Village’s Economic Development Division with other funding sources.


 Note: The budget amounts are preliminary and will be flexible as noted in the following narrative. Once the
 “Annual Allocation” is known, adjustments will be made accordingly within +/- 20% of $500,000. If the allocation
 is less than $400,000, a substantial amendment to the Annual Action Plan will be required, and if the allocation is
 greater than $600,000, the remaining funds will be carried over to next year’s funding cycle.

  Less than $400,000: a substantial amendment to the Action Plan will be necessary
  Less than $500,000: an across-the-board proportional reduction will be pursued
  $500,000: (“full funding”) the funding will be distributed as budgeted
  $520,000: The 15% service cap, or $3,000, to be awarded to an alternate activity
  Less than $600,000: The balance of the 15% services cap will be applied to the Village social worker
 position.1
  Greater than $600,000: the balance above $600,000 will be carried forward to the following program
 year. No substantial amendment to the Action Plan will be pursued.2

 The funding recommendations for eligible construction activities are maximized, so no additional increases will
 be applied to PY18 construction activities should the Village receive an entitlement greater than budgeted. If
 reductions are necessary, no project or activity funding level will be less than $3,000 unless otherwise requested
 by the applicant.


1 Per the request of HUD staff, any remaining entitlement balance will be placed into the Home Improvement Program as a

placeholder, and funding allocations will be adjusted accordingly in the following program year.

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 Vision Statement
 Skokie’s CDBG program will provide a better quality of life for low/moderate-income residents through
 “bricks and mortar” projects and service activities.



 Goals and Objectives
 Capital Improvements
 Make housing affordable, accessible, and sustainable.
  Support homeowners with making repairs or accessibility improvements to their homes.
  Support organizations that provide affordable rental housing.
  Support organizations that provide housing for the elderly and frail elderly.
  Support organizations that provide housing for special needs individuals and households.
  Support projects that make residential buildings energy-efficient.

 Improve public infrastructure.
  Support street and alley resurfacing projects in low/moderate-income neighborhoods.
  Support sidewalk replacement projects for owner-occupied, low/moderate-income households.
  Support safety and security projects in low/moderate-income neighborhoods.

 Improve facilities.
  Support construction and rehabilitation projects so organizations can provide improved, expanded,
 or more affordable services with other funding sources.

 Services
 Provide financial assistance for programs and services.
  Support organizations that provide counseling, supportive, and referral services.
  Support organizations that provide child and youth services.
  Support organizations that provide senior services and enable them to “age in place”.
  Support organizations that provide special needs services.
  Support organizations that provide dental and other health care services.
  Support organizations that provide financial, career, and employment counseling services.
  Support organizations that provide immigrant resettlement services.
  Support organizations that provide interpretation services and have multilingual staff.
  Support organizations that provide housing-related services by addressing issues such as
 homelessness prevention, transitional housing, supportive housing, permanent housing,
 independent living, foreclosure counseling, and emergency mortgage assistance.

 Planning and Administration
 Conduct planning and administration activities.
  Prepare the five-year Consolidated Plan, the one-year Action Plan, and the Consolidated Annual
 Performance and Evaluation Report (CAPER).
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PR-05 Lead & Responsible Agencies – 91.200(b)
1. Agency/entity responsible for preparing/administering the Consolidated Plan
Describe the agency/entity responsible for preparing the Consolidated Plan and those responsible for
administration of each grant program and funding source.
 Agency Role Name Department/Agency
 Lead Agency SKOKIE, IL
 CDBG Administrator Community Development
Table 1 – Responsible Agencies

Narrative (optional)
The Department of Community Development is responsible for preparing the Consolidated Plan, Annual Action Plan,
Consolidated Annual Performance and Evaluation Report (CAPER), and administering the daily activities of the
CDBG program, while the Village Board of Trustees is responsible for approving the 5-year and 1-year plans prior to
their submittal to HUD.

Consolidated Plan Public Contact Information
Primary Contact:
Carrie J. Haberstich, Planner/CDBG Administrator
847-933-8447
carrie.haberstich@skokie.org

Secondary Contact:
John T. Lockerby, Village Manager
847-933-8210
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AP-10 Consultation – 91.100, 91.200(b), 91.215(l)
1. Introduction
The Village works with other local and regional agencies to provide the best services possible for its residents,
regardless of income. The following describes activities that are more focused on the Village’s low/moderate-income
population.

Provide a concise summary of the jurisdiction’s activities to enhance coordination between public and
assisted housing providers and private and governmental health, mental health and service agencies
(91.215(l))
Over the course of the Consolidated Plan process, Skokie’s Department of Community Development staff consulted
with multiple Village departments and divisions, including Human Services, Public Health, and Engineering; plus
other entities such as the Housing Authority of Cook County (HACC), Alliance to End Homelessness in Suburban
Cook County, Cook County Department of Public Health, and many community service providers. In addition, Skokie
residents were consulted, including the general public and members of the Commission on Family Services, Human
Relations Commission, and the Board of Health.

The focus group meetings served the dual purpose of obtaining information from service organizations and
exchanging information and resources between the participating organizations.

Many of the agencies contacted are also part of the Skokie Interagency Network which meets monthly with staff from
the Human Services Division to discuss issues and strategies relative to the delivery of social services in the Skokie
area. The Interagency Network was founded in 1994 to provide a monthly forum for human services providers to
meet, discuss community needs, and strategize about improving the delivery of services to their constituents.

The Humans Services Division and the Health Department work with other entities on a regular basis regarding
housing, health, mental health, and services.

Describe coordination with the Continuum of Care and efforts to address the needs of homeless persons
(particularly chronically homeless individuals and families, families with children, veterans, and
unaccompanied youth) and persons at risk of homelessness.
The Human Services Division works with the Alliance to End Homelessness in Suburban Cook County on an as-
needed basis to address the needs of homeless persons and persons at risk of homelessness.

In 2014, a Homeless Protocol was established to assist the homeless population with temporary shelter. In addition,
Human Services can be contacted by any sheltered or unsheltered homeless person to find other resources to help
them take the next step(s) toward permanent housing.

Human Services staff works with the YWCA, Family Promise North Shore, Connections for the Homeless, and The
Harbour in addressing the needs of chronically homeless individuals and families, families with children, veterans,
and unaccompanied youth. These organizations work with the Village and the Continuum of Care to ensure that the
needs at each stage of homelessness are addressed.

Describe consultation with the Continuum(s) of Care that serves the jurisdiction's area in determining how to
allocate ESG funds, develop performance standards for and evaluate outcomes of projects and activities
assisted by ESG funds, and develop funding, policies and procedures for the operation and administration
of HMIS
The Village does not receive Emergency Solutions Grant (ESG) funding directly, so Human Services staff works with
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maintain policies and procedures to coordinate provision of emergency shelter, street outreach, homeless prevention,
rapid rehousing assistance, and other services.

2. Describe Agencies, groups, organizations and others who participated in the process and describe
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Table 2 – Agencies, groups, organizations who participated
1 Agency/Group/Organization Suburban Primary Health Care Council
 Agency/Group/Organization Type Services-Elderly Persons
 Services-Health
 Other: Access to Care Program
 What section of the Plan was addressed by Consultation? Non-Homeless Special Needs
 How was the Agency/Group/Organization consulted and The agency applied for CDBG funding and presented to the Village Board in January.
 what are the anticipated outcomes of the consultation or During the budgeting process, this agency was deemed a Tier 4 organization due to Asian
 areas for improved coordination? Human Services and Erie Family Health Center providing health care services in/near
 Skokie, and was not awarded funding.


5 Agency/Group/Organization Asian Human Services
 Agency/Group/Organization Type Services-Health
 What section of the Plan was addressed by Consultation? Non-Homeless Special Needs
 How was the Agency/Group/Organization consulted and The agency applied for CDBG funding to subsidize the salaries of dental assistants and
 what are the anticipated outcomes of the consultation or presented to the Village Board in January. Funding was awarded.
 areas for improved coordination?

8 Agency/Group/Organization CHILDREN'S ADVOCACY CENTER
 Agency/Group/Organization Type Services-Children
 Services-Victims
 What section of the Plan was addressed by Consultation? Non-Homeless Special Needs
 How was the Agency/Group/Organization consulted and The agency applied for CDBG funding and presented to the Village Board in January.
 what are the anticipated outcomes of the consultation or Funding was awarded.
 areas for improved coordination?
11 Agency/Group/Organization COUNCIL FOR JEWISH ELDERLY
 Agency/Group/Organization Type Services-Elderly Persons
 What section of the Plan was addressed by Consultation? Housing Need Assessment
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 How was the Agency/Group/Organization consulted and The agency applied for CDBG funding and presented to the Village Board in January.
 what are the anticipated outcomes of the consultation or Funding was awarded.
 areas for improved coordination?
15 Agency/Group/Organization Housing Opportunity Development Corporation
 Agency/Group/Organization Type Services - Housing
 What section of the Plan was addressed by Consultation? Housing Need Assessment

 How was the Agency/Group/Organization consulted and The agency applied for CDBG funding and presented to the Village Board in January.
 what are the anticipated outcomes of the consultation or Funding was awarded.
 areas for improved coordination?
16 Agency/Group/Organization Jewish Child and Family Services
 Agency/Group/Organization Type Services-Children
 Services-Education
 Other: Counseling
 What section of the Plan was addressed by Consultation? Housing Need Assessment
 Homelessness Strategy
 Non-Homeless Special Needs
 Anti-poverty Strategy
 How was the Agency/Group/Organization consulted and The agency applied for CDBG funding and presented to the Village Board in January.
 what are the anticipated outcomes of the consultation or Funding was awarded.
 areas for improved coordination?

19 Agency/Group/Organization METROPOLITAN FAMILY SERVICES
 Agency/Group/Organization Type Services-Children
 Services-Health
 Other: Counseling
 What section of the Plan was addressed by Consultation? Housing Need Assessment
 Non-Homeless Special Needs
 Other: Immigrant Families Assistance
 How was the Agency/Group/Organization consulted and The agency applied for CDBG funding and presented to the Village Board in January.
 what are the anticipated outcomes of the consultation or Funding was awarded.
 areas for improved coordination?

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22 Agency/Group/Organization NORTH SHORE SENIOR CENTER
 Agency/Group/Organization Type Services-Elderly Persons
 What section of the Plan was addressed by Consultation? Housing Need Assessment
 Non-Homeless Special Needs
 How was the Agency/Group/Organization consulted and The agency applied for CDBG funding and presented to the Village Board in January.
 what are the anticipated outcomes of the consultation or Funding was awarded.
 areas for improved coordination?

24 Agency/Group/Organization OPEN COMMUNITIES
 Agency/Group/Organization Type Services – Housing
 Service-Fair Housing
 What section of the Plan was addressed by Consultation? Housing Need Assessment
 Non-Homeless Special Needs
 Anti-Poverty Strategy
 Other: Bilingual Services
 How was the Agency/Group/Organization consulted and The agency applied for CDBG funding and presented to the Village Board in January.
 what are the anticipated outcomes of the consultation or During the budgeting process, this agency was deemed a Tier 4 organization due to non-
 areas for improved coordination? CDBG public services funds being invested in related tenant/landlord activities, and was
 not awarded funding.


25 Agency/Group/Organization Orchard Village
 Agency/Group/Organization Type Services - Housing
 Services-Persons with Disabilities
 Services-Education
 What section of the Plan was addressed by Consultation? Housing Need Assessment
 Non-Homeless Special Needs
 How was the Agency/Group/Organization consulted and The agency applied for CDBG funding and presented to the Village Board in January.
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 Agency/Group/Organization Type Services - Housing
 Services-Persons with Disabilities
 Services-Education
 What section of the Plan was addressed by Consultation? Housing Need Assessment
 Non-Homeless Special Needs
 How was the Agency/Group/Organization consulted and The agency applied for CDBG funding and presented to the Village Board in January.
 what are the anticipated outcomes of the consultation or Funding was awarded.
 areas for improved coordination?

27 Agency/Group/Organization SHORE COMMUNITY SERVICES, INC.
 Agency/Group/Organization Type Services - Housing
 Services-Persons with Disabilities
 Services-Education
 What section of the Plan was addressed by Consultation? Housing Need Assessment
 Non-Homeless Special Needs
 Anti-poverty Strategy
 How was the Agency/Group/Organization consulted and The agency applied for CDBG funding and presented to the Village Board in January.
 what are the anticipated outcomes of the consultation or Funding was awarded.
 areas for improved coordination?

29 Agency/Group/Organization TURNING POINT BEHAVIORAL HEALTH CARE CENTER
 Agency/Group/Organization Type Services-Persons with Disabilities
 What section of the Plan was addressed by Consultation? Non-Homeless Special Needs
 Other: Mental Health
 How was the Agency/Group/Organization consulted and The agency applied for CDBG funding and presented to the Village Board in January.
 what are the anticipated outcomes of the consultation or Funding was awarded.
 areas for improved coordination?
31 Agency/Group/Organization WINGS, Inc.
 Agency/Group/Organization Type Services - Housing



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 What section of the Plan was addressed by Consultation? Housing Need Assessment
 Homelessness Strategy
 Non-Homeless Special Needs
 Other: Four Transitional Apartments in Skokie
 How was the Agency/Group/Organization consulted and The agency applied for CDBG funding and presented to the Village Board in January.
 what are the anticipated outcomes of the consultation or Funding was awarded for its construction request.
 areas for improved coordination?
33 Agency/Group/Organization Youth & Opportunity United
 Agency/Group/Organization Type Services-Children
 What section of the Plan was addressed by Consultation? Other: Academic/ Social/ Emotional Support Services
 How was the Agency/Group/Organization consulted and The agency applied for CDBG funding and presented to the Village Board in January.
 what are the anticipated outcomes of the consultation or Funding was awarded.
 areas for improved coordination?

50 Agency/Group/Organization PEER Services
 Agency/Group/Organization Type Services-Health
 Other: Substance Abuse
 What section of the Plan was addressed by Consultation? Non-Homeless Special Needs
 How was the Agency/Group/Organization consulted and The agency applied for CDBG funding and presented to the Village Board in January.
 what are the anticipated outcomes of the consultation or Funding was awarded.
 areas for improved coordination?

51 Agency/Group/Organization Zacharias Center
 Agency/Group/Organization Type Services-Victims of Domestic Violence
 Services-Victims
 Other: sexual abuse services
 What section of the Plan was addressed by Consultation? Non-Homeless Special Needs
 How was the Agency/Group/Organization consulted and The agency applied for CDBG funding and presented to the Village Board in January.
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52 Agency/Group/Organization Meals at Home
 Agency/Group/Organization Type Services-Elderly Persons
 Services-Persons with Disabilities
 What section of the Plan was addressed by Consultation? Non-Homeless Special Needs
 How was the Agency/Group/Organization consulted and The agency applied for CDBG funding and presented to the Village Board in January.
 what are the anticipated outcomes of the consultation or During the budgeting process, this agency was deemed a Tier 3 organization due to non-
 areas for improved coordination? CDBG public services funds being invested in other meal programs. If $520,000 is
 awarded to Skokie from HUD, funding will be awarded, as other services are provided in
 addition to two meals per day.


53 Agency/Group/Organization Illinois Holocaust Museum
 Agency/Group/Organization Type Other: museum, learning center

 What section of the Plan was addressed by Consultation? Non-Homeless Special Needs
 How was the Agency/Group/Organization consulted and The agency applied for CDBG funding and presented to the Village Board in January.
 what are the anticipated outcomes of the consultation or During the budgeting process, this agency was deemed by HUD staff to be ineligible for
 areas for improved coordination? CDBG funding due to it not being located in a low/moderate-income neighborhood, the
 service area is too broad, the low/moderate-income visitors are not substantiated, and the
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Identify any Agency Types not consulted and provide rationale for not consulting
Due to the extensive effort of and receiving valuable feedback during the Consolidated Plan process, Village staff focused its consultation with organizations
interested in submitting an application to assist low/moderate-income Skokie residents with CDBG funding.

Other local/regional/state/federal planning efforts considered when preparing the Plan
 Name of Plan Lead Organization How do the goals of your Strategic Plan overlap
 with the goals of each plan?
 Continuum of Care
 Comprehensive Plan of Skokie, Illinois Village of Skokie Department of Community The Comprehensive Plan contains goals for
 Development housing, transportation, and public facilities and
 services, which are also reflected in the five-year
 Consolidated Plan.
 GO TO 2040 Chicago Metropolitan Agency for Planning (CMAP) The GO TO 2040 Plan is a plan for regional growth
 in the Chicago area, and addresses issues creating
 livable communities and achieving a balanced
 supply of housing types and costs, which are also
 addressed in the Consolidated Plan for Skokie.
 Planning for Progress Cook County Bureau of Economic Development Planning for Progress also impacts Skokie,
 with Chicago Metropolitan Agency for Planning including overlapping issues such as infrastructure
 (CMAP) and public facilities, housing and related services,
 and non-housing services.
 City of Evanston 2015-2019 Consolidated Plan City of Evanston Department of Community Evanston is an immediate neighbor of Skokie, and
 Development the goals being addressed by Evanston’s
 Consolidated Plan are also being addressed by
 Skokie, albeit with different emphases, including
 supporting affordable housing, creating livable
 communities, providing public services, and
 addressing homelessness.
Table 3 – Other local / regional / federal planning efforts

Narrative (optional)




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AP-12 Participation – 91.105, 91.200(c)
1. Summary of citizen participation process/Efforts made to broaden citizen participation

Summarize citizen participation process and how it impacted goal-setting
The citizen participation process primarily consisted of prospective grantees (subrecipients) for PY18, as an
extensive public participation process was conducted in mid- to late-2014 to prepare the current Consolidated Plan.
Public outreach activities included email, first class mail, internet, NewSkokie newsletter articles, newspaper ads, and
public hearings.

Citizen Participation Outreach
 Sort Mode of Target of Summary Summary of Summary URL (If
Order Outreach Outreach of Comments of applicable)
 response/ received comments
 attendance not accepted
 and reasons
 1 Other: Other: 34 letters and N/A N/A N/A
 Email and Organizations 91 email
 First Class that could messages
 Mail serve
 low/mod-
 income
 residents
 2 Internet Non-targeted/ N/A Informational website N/A http://www.sk
 Outreach broad okie.org/CDBl
 community ockGrant.cfm

 3 Other: Non-targeted/ N/A Articles in the December N/A N/A
 Village broad 2017 and April 2018
 Newsletter community NewSkokie newsletters
 4 Newspaper Non-targeted/ N/A Public hearing notices in N/A N/A
 Ad broad the November 20 and
 community December 7, 2017, and
 February 8, 2018,
 publications of the Skokie
 Review; and the February
 2, 2018, Chicago Tribune
 5 Public Non-targeted/ December 27 proposals from Village N/A N/A
 Hearing broad 2017; and staff and prospective
 community January, subrecipients were
 February, presented at the January
 and March public hearing; otherwise,
 2018 no comments from the
 general public
Table 4 – Citizen Participation Outreach




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 Annual Action
 Plan
AP-15 Expected Resources – 91.220(c)(1,2)
Introduction
The anticipated resources section of the strategic plan chapter describes the expected financial resources for the
duration of the five-year Consolidated Plan. The financial resources listed are not all-encompassing, but illustrate
other organizations’ abilities and the Village’s ability to use federal, state, and local funding to address the priority
needs and goals put forth in this plan. The funds are anticipated to be utilized by regional and local government
entities as well as the service providers that serve Skokie.


 Note: The budget amounts are preliminary and will be flexible as noted in the following narrative. Once the
 “Annual Allocation” is known, adjustments will be made accordingly within +/- 20% of $500,000. If the allocation
 is less than $400,000, a substantial amendment to the Annual Action Plan will be required, and if the allocation is
 greater than $600,000, the remaining funds will be carried over to next year’s funding cycle.

  Less than $400,000: a substantial amendment to the Action Plan will be necessary
  Less than $500,000: an across-the-board proportional reduction will be pursued
  $500,000: (“full funding”) the funding will be distributed as budgeted
  $520,000: The 15% service cap, or $3,000, to be awarded to an alternate activity
  Less than $600,000: The balance of the 15% services cap will be applied to the Village social worker
 position.2
  Greater than $600,000: the balance above $600,000 will be carried forward to the following program
 year. No substantial amendment to the Action Plan will be pursued.2

 The funding recommendations for eligible construction activities are maximized, so no additional increases will
 be applied to PY18 construction activities should the Village receive an entitlement greater than budgeted. If
 reductions are necessary, no project or activity funding level will be less than $3,000 unless otherwise requested
 by the applicant.




2 Per the request of HUD staff, any remaining entitlement balance will be placed into the Home Improvement Program as a

placeholder, and funding allocations will be adjusted accordingly in the following program year.
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Anticipated Resources
 Program Source Uses of Funds Expected Amount Available Year 3 Expected Narrative Description
 of Annual Program Prior Year Total: Amount
 Funds Allocation: Income: Resources: $ Available
 $ $ $ Reminder of
 ConPlan
 $
 Sum of Funding column in
 Public Infrastructure SP-45 $2,670,000 - PY15
 Public Facilities Budget $544,427 - PY16
 Public,
 CDBG Public Services 500,000 15,343 11,825 527,168 523,378 Budget $532,750 - PY17
 Federal
 Planning and Budget $542,277 - PY18
 Administration Budget $527,168 =
 Expected Amount $523,378
Table 5 – Expected Resources – Priority Table

Explain how federal funds will leverage those additional resources (private, state, and local funds), including a description of how matching
requirements will be satisfied

Federal funding, coupled with state, local, and private funds, will enable the Village to serve low/moderate-income residents with the greatest need. The federal
funds will serve either as gap financing for Village projects and programs, or funding matches to improve access to organizations’ programs, projects, or services.
Funding provided through the CDBG program will allow organizations and the Village to meet the needs of some of the community’s most vulnerable residents.

If appropriate, describe publically owned land or property located within the jurisdiction that may be used to address the needs identified in the plan
The Village owns a few vacant properties, and a portion of these could be used to address the needs identified in the plan. The properties are planned for mixed-
use or residential development, and are located within walking distance of the Oakton-Skokie CTA Station. There is a potential to provide affordable housing in a
mixed-income development, though not likely due to redevelopment costs. Although not a focus of the plan, these mixed-use developments will more likely
provide job opportunities for Skokie residents.

Other publicly-owned land includes the public rights-of-way, where street resurfacing and sidewalk replacement projects will occur, improving low/moderate-
income neighborhoods or assisting low/moderate-income households with their shares of public improvement costs.

Discussion
It would be desirable to develop mixed-income properties with density bonuses and without financial assistance from the Village. The Village may consider
financial assistance; however, if developments that meet the goals and objectives of the Village’s Comprehensive Plan, Sector (“Neighborhood”) Plans, and
Consolidated Plan cannot be realized without such assistance.

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AP-20 Annual Goals and Objectives
Goals Summary Information
  Sort Goal Name Start End Category Geographic Priority Needs Funding Goal Outcome Indicator
 Order Year Year Area Addressed
 1 Capital Improvements: 2018 2018 Affordable Skokie Make housing $64,973 Goal 1: Affordable Housing: The Village of Skokie
 Make housing affordable, Housing affordable, will support making housing affordable, accessible,
 accessible, and accessible, and sustainable.
 sustainable and
 sustainable Owner-occupied units rehabilitated: 15 (HIP)
 (Narrative: Homeowner
 housing rehabilitated; Affordable rental units improved: 15
 Rental units (11 HODC + 4 WINGS)
 rehabilitated)
 2 Capital Improvements: 2018 2018 Non-Housing Low/ Improve public $178,000 Goal 2: Public Infrastructure: The Village of Skokie
 Improve public Community Moderate- infrastructure will support making streets, alleys, sidewalks, and
 infrastructure Development Income Areas other public property safe.
 (public (Eligible
 (Narrative: Street and Infrastructure) Census Block Public Facility or Infrastructure Activities other than
 alley resurfacing; Public Groups); Low/Moderate-Income Housing Benefit (number of
 sidewalk replacement) Skokie residents with an improved neighborhood on Crain,
 Conrad, and Greenleaf Streets, and Wright Terrace,
 in Census Block Group 8073-1): 2,633

 Public Facility or Infrastructure Activities for Low/
 Moderate-Income Housing Benefit (number of
 households with cost share burden reduction): 8




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 3 Capital Improvements: 2018 2018 Non- Skokie Improve $106.895 Goal 3: Public Facilities: The Village of Skokie will
 Improve facilities Homeless facilities support making facilities more safe, energy-efficient,
 Special and in good repair.
 (Narrative: Special needs Needs
 facilities; Facility (public Number of senior facilities improved: 1
 upgrades for service facilities)
 providers) Number of service facilities improved: 3

 Number of group homes improved: 2

 4 Services: 2018 2018 Non- Skokie Non-Homeless $77,300 Goal 4: Public Services: The Village of Skokie will
 Provide financial Homeless Special Needs support organizations in providing needed services
 assistance for programs Special to its residents.
 and services Needs
 (public Number who receive counseling services: 200
 (Narrative: Counseling services)
 services; Dental and Number who receive dental care services: 625
 other health care
 services; Substance Number who receive substance abuse services: 80
 abuse services; Abuse
 services; Shelter Number who receive abuse counseling services: 32
 services; Senior
 services; Youth services; Number who receive shelter: 4
 Interpretation services)
 Number who receive senior services: 292
 *** alternate activity ***
 (Special needs services) Number who receive youth services: 210

 Number who receive interpretation services:
 (included in the above totals)

 Grand Total: 1,443

 Number who receive special needs services: 30
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 5 Planning and 2018 2018 Planning and Skokie Conduct $100,000 Goal 5: Planning and Administration: The Village of
 Administration: Administration planning and Skokie will support making housing affordable,
 Conduct planning and administration accessible, and sustainable.
 administration activities activities
 Note: If there is a compelling need for the utilization
 (Narrative: Planning, of CDBG funding for Economic Development
 Administration, and activities, an amendment will be made to the
 Analysis of Impediments Consolidated Plan during the next Action Plan
 to Fair Housing Choice preparation cycle; otherwise, Economic
 (AI) or Assessment of Development activities will be provided by other
 Fair Housing (AFH)) funding sources.

Table 6 – Goals Summary

Estimate the number of extremely low-income, low-income, and moderate-income families to whom the jurisdiction will provide affordable housing as
defined by HOME 91.215(b)

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AP-35 Projects – 91.220(d)
Introduction
The Village has identified the following projects and activities to be implemented during Program Year 2018 to
achieve the goals of the Consolidated Plan. Please note that the VOS – Home Improvement Program will include a
carryover of any unused funding from Program Year 2017 (and Program Year 2016, if it has a remaining balance on
April 30, 2018).

Projects
 # Project Name
 1 YOU Youth and Opportunity United
 2 North Shore Senior Center
 3 The Harbour, Inc.
 4 Children's Advocacy Center
 5 PEER Services, Inc.
 6 Metropolitan Family Services
 7 Asian Human Services (AHS)
 8 JCFS
 9 VOS - Social Worker
  10 Orchard Village
  11 Search, Inc.
  12 Zacharias Center
  13 CJE SeniorLife
  14 SHORE
  15 Turning Point
  16 VOS - 50/50 Sidewalk Grant Program
  17 VOS - Street Resurfacing
  18 WINGS
  19 Housing Opportunity Development Corporation
  20 VOS - Home Improvement Program
  21 VOS - Assessment of Fair Housing
  22 VOS - Program Administration and Planning
 (23) Meals at Home (*** alternate activity ***)
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Describe the reasons for allocation priorities and any obstacles to addressing underserved needs
CDBG-funded activities will primarily benefit low/moderate income persons, households, or neighborhoods. The
geographically-focused street resurfacing projects will be public infrastructure-related and located in low/moderate-
income-eligible Census Block Groups. In addition, this year’s 50/50 sidewalk replacement program focus area will be
bound by Dempster Street to the north, Main Street to the south, and the municipal boundaries to the east and west,
and other homes outside the focus area upon request. Only income-eligible households will qualify for
funding. Finally, the remaining projects and activities will be Village-wide; however, only income-eligible residents or
households will qualify for funding.

Public services priorities were selected through a tier system. Tier 1 organizations are depended on by the Human
Services Division on a daily basis. Tier 2 organizations are depended on by the Human Services Division on a less-
frequent basis; however, they provide critical services when needed. Tier 3 organizations provide commendable but
not critical services, and staff recommends funding one organization if a minimum of $520,000 in entitlement funds
are received. HUD continues to encourage prioritizing the distribution of CDBG funds, providing more funding to
fewer organizations that provide critical services to Skokie residents. Tier 4 organizations also provide commendable
services; however, there are other resources in or near Skokie, or CDBG funding is being prioritized elsewhere.

The priority needs presented in the Strategic Plan chapter represent the greatest needs that should be addressed by
the CDBG program. The Village has other needs, however, and they are expected to be addressed through other
resources.




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AP-38 Project Summary
Project Summary Information

1 Project Name Youth & Opportunity United 18-7.3
 Target Area Skokie
 Goals Supported Services: Provide financial assistance ...
 Needs Addressed Provide $ assistance for programs & services
 Funding CDBG: $7,000
 Description Funding will be used to offset the staffing costs for a youth
 development worker for after school and summer learning programs at
 Edison Elementary, Lincoln Junior High, and Old Orchard Junior High
 Schools. The worker will serve a dual role of activity coordinator and
 life skills mentor. Programs include academic, social, and emotional
 support activities. (Activity subject to 15% public service cap.)
 Target Date 4/30/2019
 Estimate the number and type of 210 Skokie youth
 families that will benefit from the
 proposed activities
 Location Description 1911 Church Street, Evanston 60201
 Planned Activities academic, social, and emotional support activities for Lincoln Junior
 High (7839 Lincoln Avenue, Skokie 60077), Old Orchard Junior High
 (9310 Kenton Avenue, Skokie 60076), and Edison Elementary (8200
 Gross Point Road, Morton Grove 60053) students

2 Project Name North Shore Senior Center 18-6.2
 Target Area Skokie
 Goals Supported Services: Provide financial assistance ...
 Needs Addressed Provide $ assistance for programs & services
 Funding CDBG: $8,000
 Description Funding will be used to offset the staffing costs associated with
 providing long-term case management 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 or prevent
 nursing home placement. These services will enable Skokie seniors
 to remain members of the community. (Activity subject to 15% public
 service cap.)
 Target Date 4/30/2019
 Estimate the number and type of 292 Skokie seniors and their families
 families that will benefit from the
 proposed activities
 Location Description 7900A Milwaukee Avenue, Niles 60714
 Planned Activities case management/counseling services for Skokie seniors

3 Project Name The Harbour, Inc. 18-5.9b
 Target Area Skokie
 Goals Supported Services: Provide financial assistance ...
 Needs Addressed Provide $ assistance for programs & services

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 Funding CDBG: $5,000
 Description Funding will be used to serve the needs of homeless youth (including
 locked-out, runaway, or abandoned) ages 12-23 in the north and
 northwest Chicago suburbs. Agency programs transition homeless
 youth to self-sufficiency through three core programs: Safe Harbour
 Emergency Shelter, Youth in Transition, and Successful
 Teens/Effective Parents (STEPs). The funds will be disbursed among
 the programs as-needed 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.)
 Target Date 4/30/2019
 Estimate the number and type of 4 Skokie youth
 families that will benefit from the
 proposed activities
 Location Description 1440 Renaissance Drive, Suite 240, Park Ridge 60068
 Planned Activities immediate short-term housing, crisis intervention, counseling to reunite
 families when possible, longer-term transitional housing, and
 educational and employment support for homeless youth

4 Project Name Children's Advocacy Center 18-5.9a
 Target Area Skokie
 Goals Supported Services: Provide financial assistance ...
 Needs Addressed Provide $ assistance for programs & services
 Funding CDBG: $3,000
 Description Funding will be used to support child victims of abuse, and their non-
 offending family members, through expert child interviews, medical
 evaluations, 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, trauma-focused
 counseling, and other follow-up 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 through the Coordination, Advocacy, and
 Sensitive Interviewing (CASI) and the Family Support Services (FSS)
 programs. (Activity subject to 15% public service cap.)
 Target Date 4/30/2019
 Estimate the number and type of 32 Skokie children and non-offending family members
 families that will benefit from the
 proposed activities
 Location Description 255 Revere Drive, Suite 200, Northbrook 60062
 Planned Activities abuse advocacy, court support, and trauma-focused counseling
 services

5 Project Name PEER Services, Inc. 18-5.8
 Target Area Skokie
 Goals Supported Services: Provide financial assistance ...
 Needs Addressed Provide $ assistance for programs & services
 Funding CDBG: $6,000
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 Description Funding will be used to offset the costs associated with employing a
 half-time counselor to provide outreach, assessment, and treatment
 services to Skokie teens, families, and single adults who are
 experiencing problems related to substance abuse. 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. (Activity subject to
 15% public service cap.)
 Target Date 4/30/2019
 Estimate the number and type of 80 Skokie residents and families
 families that will benefit from the
 proposed activities
 Location Description 906 Davis Street, Evanston 60201
 Planned Activities substance abuse outreach and treatment

6 Project Name Metropolitan Family Services 18-5.6
 Target Area Skokie
 Goals Supported Services: Provide financial assistance ...
 Needs Addressed Provide $ assistance for programs & services
 Funding CDBG: $7,000
 Description Funding will be used to cover a portion of the salaries of MFS'
 counselor and supervisor who provide general counseling 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. These employees support and strengthen
 families and individuals in MFS' community-based centers, clients'
 homes, and school settings. MFS utilizes a solution-focused, time-
 limited approach to counseling interventions that build on clients'
 strengths, capacity for change and growth, and relationships within
 their families, community, work, and school settings. 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 review at the time of intake. (Activity subject to 15%
 public service cap.)
 Target Date 4/30/2019
 Estimate the number and type of 20 Skokie residents and families
 families that will benefit from the
 proposed activities
 Location Description 5210 Main Street, Skokie 60077
 Planned Activities mental health counseling services

7 Project Name Asian Human Services 18-5.5
 Target Area Skokie
 Goals Supported Services: Provide financial assistance ...
 Needs Addressed Provide $ assistance for programs & services
 Funding CDBG: $6,000




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 Description Funding will be used to subsidize the salaries of dental assistants to
 provide dental services to low-income Skokie residents. The dental
 assistants are vital to the success of the dental clinic, being
 responsible for patient triage, education, seating, medical histories,
 and radiographs in addition to chair-side assisting and sterilization
 duties, improving patient flow and maximizing chair time with the
 patient. Services are available from pediatric through geriatric
 populations. Dental clinic treatments include education, preventive
 care, restorative work, and some rehabilitative services to replace
 missing dentition. (Activity subject to 15% public service cap.)
 Target Date 4/30/2019
 Estimate the number and type of 625 Skokie residents and families
 families that will benefit from the
 proposed activities
 Location Description 8800 Lockwood Avenue, Skokie 60077
 Planned Activities dental services

8 Project Name Jewish Child and Family Services 18-5.1b
 Target Area Skokie
 Goals Supported Services: Provide financial assistance ...
 Needs Addressed Provide $ assistance for programs & services
 Funding CDBG: $4,000
 Description Funding will be used to provide financial stability services and
 coordinated case management for 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. Specially-trained
 workers, armed with clinical skills and relationships with local
 community resource providers, are able to effectively and efficiently
 assist clients in accessing resources they need to regain and maintain
 financial stability. (Activity subject to 15% public service cap.)
 Target Date 4/30/2019
 Estimate the number and type of 50 Skokie residents and families
 families that will benefit from the
 proposed activities
 Location Description 5150 Golf Road, Skokie 60077
 Planned Activities financial counseling and case management services

9 Project Name VOS - Social Worker 18-5.1a
 Target Area Skokie
 Goals Supported Services: Provide financial assistance ...
 Needs Addressed Provide $ assistance for programs & services
 Funding CDBG: $31,300
 Description Funding will be used to offset the costs for a Village Social Worker
 position. The Social Worker works 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.)
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 Target Date 4/30/2019
 Estimate the number and type of 130 Skokie residents and families
 families that will benefit from the
 proposed activities
 Location Description 5127 Oakton Street, Skokie 60077
 Planned Activities social worker position

10 Project Name Zacharias Center 18-4.4
 Target Area Skokie
 Goals Supported Capital Improvements: Improve facilities ...
 Needs Addressed Improve facilities
 Funding CDBG: $12,525
 Description Funding will be used to repair and resurface its parking lot for its
 sexual abuse center at 4232 Dempster Street, to ensure safe and
 secure access to the building by clients and staff. The concrete and
 asphalt pavement is in disrepair, including cracked pavement and
 several large potholes. ZCenter will provide a minimum of $4,200 in
 matching funds from other sources.
 Target Date 4/30/2019
 Estimate the number and type of 1 Skokie facility; 9 Skokie residents
 families that will benefit from the
 proposed activities
 Location Description 4323 Dempster Street, Skokie 60076
 Planned Activities parking lot replacement

11 Project Name Orchard Village 18-4.2b
 Target Area Skokie
 Goals Supported Capital Improvements: Improve facilities ...
 Needs Addressed Improve facilities
 Funding CDBG: $26,250
 Description Funding will be used to upgrade 2 bathrooms of a group home for men
 with disabilities. These capital improvements for the home on Floral
 Avenue will improve the layout of the first floor bathroom and make
 both bathrooms more accessible to accommodate physical limitations
 of the residents. Orchard Village will provide a minimum of $8,750 in
 matching funds from other sources.
 Target Date 4/30/2019
 Estimate the number and type of 1 Skokie facility; 8 Skokie residents
 families that will benefit from the
 proposed activities
 Location Description 8114 Floral Avenue, Skokie 60077
 Planned Activities bathroom upgrades

12 Project Name Search 18-4.2a
 Target Area Skokie
 Goals Supported Capital Improvements: Improve facilities ...
 Needs Addressed Improve facilities
 Funding CDBG: $15,000




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 Description Funding will be used to replace deteriorating, older windows and doors
 of a group home for women with intellectual and developmental
 disabilities. These capital improvements for the home on Hamlin
 Avenue will improve the indoor living environment and make the home
 more energy-efficient. Search will provide a minimum of $5,000 in
 matching funds from other sources.
 Target Date 4/30/2019
 Estimate the number and type of 1 Skokie facility; 6 Skokie residents
 families that will benefit from the
 proposed activities
 Location Description 8600 Hamlin Avenue, Skokie 60076
 Planned Activities window and door replacement

13 Project Name CJE SeniorLife 18-4.1c
 Target Area Skokie
 Goals Supported Capital Improvements: Improve facilities ...
 Needs Addressed Improve facilities
 Funding CDBG: $11,093
 Description Funding will be used to replace the laundry room heater at the
 Lieberman Center for Health and Rehabilitation on 9700 Gross Point
 Road. The existing unit is to heat "makeup air" (air that is introduced
 into a building to replace the air exhausted from the building);
 however, its pilot light does not re-light due to down-draft pressures in
 the laundry room. The goal is to eliminate heating-related downtimes
 and keep the laundry room fully operational on a daily basis to better
 serve the Center's residents and patients. CJE will provide a minimum
 of $3,698 in matching funds from other sources.
 Target Date 4/30/2019
 Estimate the number and type of 1 Skokie facility; 305 Skokie residents
 families that will benefit from the
 proposed activities
 Location Description 9700 Gross Point Road, Skokie 60076
 Planned Activities HVAC replacement

14 Project Name SHORE 18-4.1b
 Target Area Skokie
 Goals Supported Capital Improvements: Improve facilities ...
 Needs Addressed Improve facilities
 Funding CDBG: $18,750
 Description Funding will be used to replace HVAC-related equipment at its Lois
 Lloyd/Administration Center at 8350 Laramie Avenue, serving the
 organization's home of its adult services program and administrative
 offices. This capital improvement will replace 5 variable air volume
 (VAV) boxes, of the estimated 30 VAVs in the building, to vary the
 airflow to keep the building at a constant temperature. The building
 serves adults who may have developmental disabilities, have physical
 challenges, and/or be medically fragile, and SHORE's administrative
 staff. SHORE will provide a minimum of $6,250 in matching funds
 from other sources.
 Target Date 4/30/2019



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 Estimate the number and type of 1 Skokie facility; 39 Skokie residents
 families that will benefit from the
 proposed activities
 Location Description 8350 Laramie Avenue, Skokie 60077
 Planned Activities HVAC replacement

15 Project Name Turning Point 18-4.1a
 Target Area Skokie
 Goals Supported Capital Improvements: Improve facilities ...
 Needs Addressed Improve facilities
 Funding CDBG: $23,277
 Description Funding will be used to replace two of the 11 rooftop HVAC units
 serving the Turning Point building at 8324 Skokie Boulevard. This
 capital improvement will replace the next two on the priority list of its
 poorly-functioning, aging HVAC units to improve the interior
 environment and avoid future repairs to the units and the habitable
 space below when leaks occur. Turning Point will provide a minimum
 of $7,760 in matching funds from other sources.
 Target Date 4/30/2019
 Estimate the number and type of 1 Skokie facility; 430 Skokie residents
 families that will benefit from the
 proposed activities
 Location Description 8324 Skokie Boulevard, Skokie 60077
 Planned Activities HVAC replacement with hail/debris protection

16 Project Name VOS - Sidewalk Grant Program 18-3.2
 Target Area Skokie
 Goals Supported Capital Improvements: Improve public infra ...
 Needs Addressed Improve public infrastructure
 Funding CDBG: $3,000
 Description Funding will be used to provide grants to homeowners meeting
 low/moderate-income eligibility who are required to participate in the
 Village’s mandatory 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).
 Target Date 4/30/2019
 Estimate the number and type of 8 Skokie households
 families that will benefit from the
 proposed activities
 Location Description The focus area will be Dempster Street to the north, Main Street to the
 south, and the east/west Village limits, and households in other areas
 of Skokie may participate upon request.
 Planned Activities public sidewalk replacement

 17 Project Name VOS - Street Resurfacing 18-3.1
 Target Area Low/Moderate-Income Areas
 Goals Supported Capital Improvements: Improve public infra ...
 Needs Addressed Improve public infrastructure
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 Funding CDBG: $175,000
 Description Funding will be used to resurface Crain and Greenleaf Streets, west of
 Niles Center Road, and on Conrad Street and Wright Terrace, west of
 Skokie Boulevard. All street resurfacing will be located east of the
 CTA Yellow Line. All streets are located in an eligible low/moderate-
 income multi-family residential area defined as Census Tract 8073,
 Block Group #1 (8073-1). According to 2006-2010 American
 Community Survey (ACS) data, 70.47% of the population in 8073-1 is
 comprised of low/moderate-income residents. Street and alley
 resurfacing is a high priority of the Village’s Capital Improvement
 Program (CIP) budget.
 Target Date 4/30/2019
 Estimate the number and type of 2,633 Skokie residents (Census Block Group 8073-1)
 families that will benefit from the
 proposed activities
 Location Description 4850-4940 Crain Street
 4800-4930 Conrad Street
 4860-4920 Greenleaf Street
 4800-4900 Wright Terrace
 Planned Activities street resurfacing

18 Project Name WINGS 18-2.32
 Target Area Skokie
 Goals Supported Capital Improvements: Improve facilities ...
 Needs Addressed Improve facilities
 Funding CDBG: $2,407
 Description Funding will be used to replace the front and rear access doors of a
 transitional housing apartment building in Skokie to improve safety and
 security for adults and their children who are homeless due to
 domestic violence or other causes. WINGS will provide a minimum
 $803 in matching funds from other sources.
 Target Date 4/30/2019
 Estimate the number and type of 4 Skokie housing units; 14 Skokie residents
 families that will benefit from the
 proposed activities
 Location Description (confidential), Skokie

 Planned Activities door replacement

19 Project Name Housing Opportunity Development Corporation 18-2.22
 Target Area Skokie
 Goals Supported Capital Improvements: Improve facilities ...
 Needs Addressed Improve facilities
 Funding CDBG: $17,566
 Description Funding will be used to purchase and install security cameras in an
 11-unit building on Conrad Street. The purpose of the security
 cameras, to be located in common areas, is to proactively ensure the
 safety and security of the tenants living in the building, enable HODC
 to monitor the building, and promote a culture of care for the building
 by the tenants. HODC will provide a minimum $5,855 in matching
 funds from other sources.
 Target Date 4/30/2019
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 Estimate the number and type of 11 Skokie housing units; 24 Skokie residents
 families that will benefit from the
 proposed activities
 Location Description 4831 Conrad Street, Skokie 60077
 Planned Activities security system with cameras

20 Project Name Home Improvement Program 18-2.1
 Target Area Skokie
 Goals Supported Capital Improvements: Improve facilities ...
 Needs Addressed Improve facilities
 Funding CDBG: $45,000
 Description Funding will be used to continue the Village's program of repairing
 single-family homes, which began in 1983. The request will enable
 low/moderate-income households (less than 80% of area median
 family income) to be eligible to receive grants up to $12,000 to pay for
 building materials or contractors' services. The grant for the
 moderate-income households (50-80% of median family income) is a
 trial period. In addition, if a home owner received CDBG funding in the
 past, fulfilled its contractual obligations with the Village, and has
 remained in the home for an additional 15 years, he/she could be
 eligible for a new round of funding as long as the household remains
 eligible for the Home Improvement Program.
 Target Date 4/30/2019
 Estimate the number and type of 15 Skokie households
 families that will benefit from the
 proposed activities
 Location Description Village-wide
 Planned Activities grants for qualifying households to pay for building materials and
 contractor services; $12,000 maximum improvement costs

21 Project Name VOS – Planning 18-1.0b
 Target Area Skokie
 Goals Supported Planning and Administration: Conduct planning ...
 Needs Addressed Conduct planning and administration activities
 Funding CDBG: $20,000
 Description Funding will be used to participate in the preparation of the
 Assessment of Fair Housing (AFH), to be submitted to HUD prior to
 the submittal of the next 5-year Consolidated Plan. Options for a
 regional AFH are under consideration; however, they may be applied
 to a Skokie-only assessment, if necessary. Although funds were
 allocated for FY18, administration funds may only be used during the
 specified program year; therefore, this line item is a placeholder to
 ensure the AFH can be funded with CDBG administration funds.
 (Activity subject to 20% administrative cap.)
 Target Date 4/30/2019
 Estimate the number and type of N/A
 families that will benefit from the
 proposed activities
 Location Description 5127 Oakton Street, Skokie 60077
 Planned Activities analysis of impediments to fair housing choice (AI) or assessment of
 fair housing (AFH)

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22 Project Name VOS – Program Administration 18-1.0a
 Target Area Skokie
 Low/Moderate-Income Areas
 Goals Supported Planning and Administration: Conduct planning ...
 Needs Addressed Conduct planning and administration activities
 Funding CDBG: $80,000
 Description Funding will be used to administer the Village’s CDBG Program,
 implement and monitor all projects, submit all required documentation
 to HUD, and coordinate all planning activities relative to the Village’s
 community development efforts. (Activity subject to 20%
 administrative cap.)
 Target Date 4/30/2019
 Estimate the number and type of N/A
 families that will benefit from the
 proposed activities
 Location Description 5127 Oakton Street, Skokie 60077
 Planned Activities planning and administration

23 Project Name Meals at Home – 18-5.5b (*** alternate activity ***)
 Target Area Skokie
 Goals Supported Services: Provide financial assistance ...
 Needs Addressed Provide $ assistance for programs & services
 Funding CDBG: $3,000
 Description Funding will be used to offset staff costs associated with program
 administration, which includes two meals per day, plus options for
 well-being checks and shopping assistance services. These services
 provide the elderly, persons with mental illness, individuals with
 disabilities, or those with temporary illnesses with meals with high-
 quality nutrients that help them maintain or achieve functional
 independence. The meals make it possible for individuals to avoid
 costly and restrictive premature institutionalization and to participate
 as fully possible in community life. (Activity subject to 15% public
 service cap.)
 Target Date 4/30/2019
 Estimate the number and type of 30 Skokie residents
 families that will benefit from the
 proposed activities
 Location Description 1123 Emerson Street, Suite 213, Evanston, IL 60201
 Planned Activities meal delivery service, plus options for well-being checks and shopping
 assistance services




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AP-50 Geographic Distribution – 91.220(f)
Description of the geographic areas of the entitlement (including areas of low-income and minority
concentration) where assistance will be directed
Approximately 33% of the total $527,168 budget for Program Year 2018 will be dedicated to improving low/moderate-
income area benefit-eligible Block Group 8073-1 (bound by Dempster Street to the north, Searle Parkway to the
south, Niles Center Road and Terminal Avenue to the west, and Skokie Boulevard to the east).


Geographic Distribution

 Target Area Percentage of Funds
 Low/Moderate-Income Area 33%
 Jurisdiction 67%
Table 8 - Geographic Distribution


Rationale for the priorities for allocating investments geographically
Certain widespread activities or projects are difficult to trace the benefit to specific individuals (limited clientele) who are
low/moderate-income. The Code of Federal Regulations (CFR) accounts for this difficulty in 24 CFR 570.208 (a)(1)(ii)
allowing area-wide benefits to low/moderate-income persons. Under this rule, the activity must occur in the highest
quartile of Skokie Census Block Groups by concentration of low/moderate-income persons. The areas are shaded and
identified in the Low/Moderate-Income Eligible Areas Map provided in section SP-10 Geographic Priorities. The street
resurfacing project for Program Year 2018 is illustrated in the Low-Income Area Infrastructure Project Map on the
following page. Under this program, a deteriorating Crain Street (street rating of 60 out of 100), a deteriorating Conrad
Street (street rating of 40 out of 100), a deteriorating Greenleaf Street (street rating of 50 out of 100), and a deteriorating
Wright Terrace (street rating of 40 out of 100), all between Skokie Boulevard and the CTA Yellow Line tracks, will be
resurfaced in U.S. Census Block Group 8073-1 (a 70.47% low/moderate-income neighborhood). Skokie is an “exception
community”3, where Census Block Groups in Skokie with low/moderate-income population percentages as low as 38.92%
are eligible to receive CDBG funding for public infrastructure improvement projects.

In addition to the low/mod-income eligibility ranking, these streets support Skokie’s Complete Streets policy by providing
improved street conditions on the Conrad Street bike route (west of Niles Center), connecting to the Niles Center Road
bicycle route, and the CTA Bus Route 97. Also, all four streets are within 2,000 feet of the Dempster-Skokie CTA Yellow
Line Station. These travel options provide opportunities for access to employment and daily necessities.

Additionally, the Limited Clientele Projects Map on the second page that follows the infrastructure map, identifies the
general locations of public facility improvements that will benefit a limited clientele. (The WINGS location will be kept
confidential from the public to protect the safety of the building’s residents.) The projects will benefit to a specific group of
beneficiaries rather than to all residents of a particular neighborhood or area.




3 https://www.hudexchange.info/manage-a-program/acs-low-mod-summary-data-exception-grantees/

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Discussion
Census Block Group 8073-1 (with 70.47% of its population comprised of low/moderate-income residents) is eligible
to receive CDBG funding for street resurfacing. Approximately 33% of the total $527,168 budget for Program Year
2018 will be dedicated to improving this low/moderate-income area. Census Block Group 8073-1 is bound by
Dempster Street to the north, Searle Parkway to the south, Niles Center Road and Terminal Avenue to the west, and
Skokie Boulevard to the east.

The public facility improvements will benefit limited clientele Village-wide, rather than to all residents of a particular
neighborhood or area.

The remaining funding will be provided to public services and program administration activities, maximizing their 15% and
20% funding caps, respectively.




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AP-55 Affordable Housing – 91.220(g)
Introduction
There are a number of housing initiatives that will be funded during Program Year 2018 to support homeless, non‐
homeless, and special‐needs residents who are in need of safe and affordable housing. The programs that are
expected to impact the most persons or households are the Home Improvement Program, group homes (also known
as Community Integrated Living Arrangements, or CILAs), and transitional housing.

 One Year Goals for the Number of Households to be Supported
 Homeless 0
 Non-Homeless (Home Improvement Program, HODC, WINGS) 30
 Special-Needs (Search, Orchard Village) 2
 Total 36
Table 9 - One Year Goals for Affordable Housing by Support Requirement


 One Year Goals for the Number of Households Supported Through
 Rental Assistance 0
 The Production of New Units 0
 Rehab of Existing Units 36
 Acquisition of Existing Units 0
 Total 36
Table 10 - One Year Goals for Affordable Housing by Support Type


Discussion
Skokie residents will benefit from CDBG funding in other ways, including the potential of hundreds of nights of service
for homeless and runaway youth, with services and shelters in Park Ridge and other nearby North Shore locations.




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AP-60 Public Housing – 91.220(h)
Introduction
The Housing Authority of Cook County (HACC) provides low/moderate-income housing services to Village residents
by operating the 126-unit Armond King Apartments at 9238 Gross Point Road in Skokie and administering the
Housing Choice Voucher program.

Actions planned during the next year to address the needs to public housing
In fall 2015, the HACC began remodeling the private units, interior common areas, building exterior, and grounds of
the Armond King Apartments. Multiple units were converted to accommodate disabled and sensory-impaired
residents, including the conversion of 27 existing units to meet Uniform Federal Accessibility Standards (UFAS). This
effort was a long-term investment; therefore, there are no plans during the next year to make improvements to public
housing in Skokie.

Actions to encourage public housing residents to become more involved in management and participate in
homeownership

The HACC has a community room, kitchen, and library for the residents to be involved in social, recreational, and/or
personal enrichment activities. There is a large Russian population, so information is available in English and
Russian. The on-staff Asset Manager is a resource for the residents as well.

Housing Choice Voucher Program participants have the opportunity to become future homeowners. Per the HACC’s
previous website:


 REALIZE THE AMERICAN DREAM OF HOME OWNERSHIP
 For most Americans, purchasing a home is the largest single investment they will ever make. Owning a home is
 a way to achieve economic self-sufficiency. When you own and properly maintain your home, you can be sure
 that you and your family will always have a decent, safe and sanitary place to live.

 Your voucher can make owning a home affordable. Prepare now for home ownership: Set up and maintain a
 budget, live within your means, clean up your credit and save regularly.

 GETTING STARTED
 The Home ownership Option is intended for all eligible Housing Choice Voucher Program participants and you
 will receive all pertinent information when you engage our staff.

 If you currently have a Housing Choice Voucher, your dream of home ownership is now within your reach.
 Please contact one of our [Family Self-Sufficiency] FSS and Home Ownership Coordinators … to get started.




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 Alternate Source:
 http://thehacc.org/residents/resident-resources-and-services/homeownership_brochure_revised20171205

If the PHA is designated as troubled, describe the manner in which financial assistance will be provided or
other assistance
The HACC is not designated as troubled, and is identified as a “Standard Performer” at
https://pic.hud.gov/pic/haprofiles/haprofiledetails.asp.

Discussion
The Village researched the homeownership program to understand how the program may benefit Housing Choice
Voucher holders who live in Skokie.

Only active Housing Choice Voucher families are eligible to participate in the homeownership program, as long as
they have completed an initial one-year lease term. Families on the waiting list do not qualify for the program.

In general, the home must be located within the HACC’s jurisdiction. The family may purchase a home in a
jurisdiction other than Cook County, provided the housing authority in the receiving jurisdiction operates a
homeownership program for which the homeownership applicant qualifies.

The HACC provides information about the program to Housing Choice Voucher participants. Interested participants
are invited to attend a homeownership orientation information session to learn about the eligibility
requirements. Eligible participants choose their own real estate agents when the HACC approves them to begin the
home buying process.

The total Housing Choice Voucher count remains the same; however, the “rental” voucher is converted to a
“homeownership” voucher.

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AP-65 Homeless and Other Special Needs Activities – 91.220(i)
Introduction

Village staff and public services providers will assist homeless and other special needs populations as needed.

Describe the jurisdictions one-year goals and actions for reducing and ending homelessness including
reaching out to homeless persons (especially unsheltered persons) and assessing their individual needs

The Village Social Worker and other Human Services, Public Safety, and Public Works personnel will reach out to
unsheltered homeless on an as-needed basis. The Homeless Protocol, established in 2014, will be followed, and
care packages will be made available. Referrals to supporting services will be provided to interested homeless
individuals, couples, and families.

Addressing the emergency shelter and transitional housing needs of homeless persons

The Human Services Division will follow the Homeless Protocol. In addition, any individuals, families, families with
children, veterans and their families, and unaccompanied youth, including those who are living with family or friends,
will be assisted by the Human Services Division staff to find shelter and support services that will help them ultimately
find permanent housing.

Helping homeless persons (especially chronically homeless individuals and families, families with children,
veterans and their families, and unaccompanied youth) make the transition to permanent housing and
independent living, including shortening the period of time that individuals and families experience
homelessness, facilitating access for homeless individuals and families to affordable housing units, and
preventing individuals and families who were recently homeless from becoming homeless again

The Human Services Division will work with the Alliance to End Homelessness in Suburban Cook County and other
services providers to help the homeless population make the transition to permanent housing and independent living,
including shortening the duration of homelessness, facilitating access to affordable housing, and preventing the
recurrence of homelessness.

Helping low-income individuals and families avoid becoming homeless, especially extremely low-income
individuals and families and those who are: being discharged from publicly funded institutions and systems
of care (such as health care facilities, mental health facilities, foster care and other youth facilities, and
corrections programs and institutions); or, receiving assistance from public or private agencies that address
housing, health, social services, employment, education, or youth needs

The Human Services Division will work with local and regional service providers and local school districts to address
issues such as homelessness prevention and the needs of the special needs population, including housing, health,
social, employment, education, and youth services.

Discussion
Village staff will continue to monitor the homeless and special needs populations on their needs, and amend the
Homeless Protocol or other administrative policies when necessary.




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AP-75 Barriers to affordable housing – 91.220(j)
Introduction
The housing market and inventory of conditions in Skokie provide a number of constraints to the provision of
affordable housing, which include the following:

 1. Availability of Land. There is virtually no land available for new housing development.

 2. Cost of Housing. Aside from persons receiving housing subsidies, many low-income residents are paying
 in excess of what is considered affordable for their income range.

 3. Utilization of Zoning Allowances. The Village of Skokie Zoning Ordinance accommodates increased
 densities for housing for the elderly and the disabled, has progressive group home and community live-in
 residence provisions, and offers density bonuses for the creation of low-income housing units for Planned
 Developments; however, there are limited opportunities for the type of dense, multifamily housing that may
 begin to address the housing needs of low/moderate-income, non-elderly and family households.

Actions it planned to remove or ameliorate the negative effects of public policies that serve as barriers to
affordable housing such as land use controls, tax policies affecting land, zoning ordinances, building codes,
fees and charges, growth limitations, and policies affecting the return on residential investment

In July 2015, the Village worked with the Regional Transportation Authority (RTA) and an Urban Land Institute (ULI)
developer panel on the issues and opportunities in the neighborhoods within 2,000 feet of the Oakton-Skokie CTA
Station, including all or portions of three of the Census Block Groups that have ≥51% low/moderate-income
residents. The outcome of this effort included goals, objectives, and strategies for reinvesting in Skokie Boulevard
and the neighborhoods. Issues to consider include:

 Skokie Boulevard
  Consider workforce or blended affordable/tax credit housing along the Skokie Boulevard corridor to
 encourage multifamily housing
  Encourage mixed-use developments south of Madison Street, while staying open/receptive to other
 commercial development opportunities.

 Winnebago Park and Tecumseh Park Neighborhoods
  Encourage the rehabilitation of the 2, 3, and 4-flats, as the housing stock is solid
  Seek out or solicit developers to acquire multiple apartment buildings and offer a master lease to incoming
 international IS+TP companies. A master lease can accommodate new employees looking for housing near
 work, and this concept will encourage the rehabilitation and upkeep of multiple properties in these
 neighborhoods.

 R5 Transit Area Housing Zoning Regulations
  Adopt the draft R5 zoning district regulations to increase the allowable density in existing multifamily
 neighborhoods

 Oakton Street Corridor (from CTA Station to Floral Avenue)
  Focus on attracting multifamily apartment or mixed-use development at each end of the corridor to create
 gateways and a walkable Transit-Oriented Development (TOD) district along Oakton Street. The Crafty
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 St. Peter School Site (Lincoln Avenue and Niles Center Road)
  Consider encouraging the archdiocese to issue a request for qualifications (RFQ) to solicit interest in
 rehabilitating part of the existing school site to be loft-style rental apartments.

Discussion regarding tax policies affecting land, fees, and charges are expected to remain unchanged; however,
these items and policies affecting the return on residential investment may be considered in future program years.

Discussion
The Village will continue to support local organizations in their efforts to maintain or create affordable units for
existing and future Skokie residents, including the conversion of units to eliminate barriers to ADA-accessibility.




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AP-85 Other Actions – 91.220(k)
Introduction
The following actions will be undertaken by the Village in an attempt to identify obstacles to meeting underserved
needs and propose actions to overcome those obstacles, foster and maintain affordable housing, evaluate and
reduce lead-based paint hazards, reduce the number of poverty-level families, develop institutional structure, and
enhance coordination.

Actions planned to address obstacles to meeting underserved needs
The Village plans to fairly distribute CDBG funding to organizations who will attempt to address the obstacles in
meeting the underserved needs of the community.

Actions planned to foster and maintain affordable housing
In addition to funding the Home Improvement Program with CDBG funding, on May 1, 2016, the Department of
Community Development increased the limits on the Home Improvement Program to $12,000 for all repair,
maintenance, and emergency improvement needs. The payback terms of the 15-year agreements changed to 100%
payback for the first 5 years, then drop 10% each year for the next 10 years.

New this year, the moderate-income (80% of Median Family Income, or MFI, for the Chicago-Joliet-Naperville, IL,
Metropolitan Area) households will be eligible for the grant program in lieu of the loan interest subsidy. This limited-
time arrangement will be monitored prior to offering grants to the moderate-income households on a permanent
basis.

Other projects and activities planned to foster and maintain affordable housing for Program Year 2018 include
exterior improvements to two group homes (CILAs), four transitional housing units, 11 low/moderate-income
apartments, and funding staff support services for nights of care for neglected and runaway youth.

In 2018 the Village will continue working toward addressing the issues and implementing the opportunities identified
in the Urban Land Institute (ULI) developer panel summary report.

Actions planned to reduce lead-based paint hazards
The current understanding of the Skokie Health Department as it pertains to high BLLs in children are cultural
practices or lead sources outside of Skokie, and not necessarily the paint found in Skokie homes. The Skokie Health
Department will continue to monitor the LBP issue, and if there is a case for further action, the existing procedures
will be reviewed and amended as needed. In the interim, the Skokie Health Department plans to educate residents
on potential sources of lead, such as the eyeliner known as “Kohl” or “Surma” which is applied to infants in certain
immigrant communities.

In addition, the Department of Community Development will continue to monitor lead levels in CILAs and homes
participating in the Home Improvement Program where paint disturbance will occur or there are deteriorating paint
conditions.

Both departments will continue to work together as-needed when lead-based paint health issues are potentially
caused by poor property maintenance.

Actions planned to reduce the number of poverty-level families
The Village will work toward maintaining or increasing affordable housing, providing a stable base environment from
which to work. In addition, the Village’s Economic Development Division is making strides to grow the Village’s
economy by working to redevelop vacant properties and commercial spaces, attracting new businesses to Skokie,
and growing the Nanotechnology Education, Employment, and Economic Development Initiative (NE3I) to train
prospective technicians in the field of nanotechnology, provide internships as part of their education, and awarding
certificates at the end of their two-year, post-secondary education.


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Most if not all the economic development activities will be accomplished by utilizing several funding sources including
the Village’s Economic Development Fund, tax increment finance (TIF), and local funding, with little to no CDBG
funding.

Actions planned to develop institutional structure
Village staff will provide technical assistance to subrecipients throughout the program year, including on-site pre-
construction meetings, quarterly reporting assistance, and on-site or desktop monitoring.

Since the Village’s 2014 and 2017 HUD monitoring visits, policies and procedures related to grant management will
continue to be reviewed, updated as needed, and documented in the CDBG procedures manual. CDBG
administration staff will continue to look for operational efficiencies and attend relevant training and conferences.

Actions planned to enhance coordination between public and private housing and social service agencies
In addition to the aforementioned technical assistance and monitoring activities, Economic Development, Public
Health, and Human Services staff will continue to collaborate with each other and reach out to housing and social
services agencies as-needed.

Discussion
The Village is committed to making Skokie a better place to live, work, and play for all residents, workers, and
employers. The activities listed above will enhance this effort for low/moderate-income residents, households, and
neighborhoods.




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AP-90 Program Specific Requirements – 91.220(l)(1,2,4)
Introduction
Department of Community Development staff is responsible for ensuring program compliance, including plan
preparation, administration, and reporting.

Community Development Block Grant Program (CDBG)
Reference 24 CFR 91.220(l)(1)

Projects planned with all CDBG funds expected to be available during the year are identified in the Projects Table
(Table 7 – Project Information). The following identifies program income that is available for use that is included in
projects to be carried out.

  1. The total amount of program income that will have been received before $15,343
  the start of the next program year and that has not yet been reprogrammed
  2. The amount of proceeds from section 108 loan guarantees that will be 0
  used during the year to address the priority needs and specific objectives
  identified in the grantee's strategic plan
  3. The amount of surplus funds from urban renewal settlements 0
  4. The amount of any grant funds returned to the line of credit for which the 0
  planned use has not been included in a prior statement or plan.
  5. The amount of income from float-funded activities 0
  Total Program Income $15,343


Other CDBG Requirements

  1. The amount of urgent need activities 0
  2. The estimated percentage of CDBG funds that will be used for activities that benefit persons 99.99
  of low and moderate income



Discussion
The Village’s program income is generated by sales of homes improved or repaired through the Home Improvement
Program and are sold within 15 years of their improvement or repair. This funding will continue to be repurposed in
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Appendix - Alternate/Local Data Sources

1 Data Source Name
  Point in Time Count 2013
  List the name of the organization or individual who originated the data set.
  Alliance to End Homelessness in Suburban Cook County
  Provide a brief summary of the data set.
  Point-in-Time (PIT) for all of suburban Cook County
  What was the purpose for developing this data set?
  To document the number of homeless and the types homeless persons
  How comprehensive is the coverage of this administrative data? Is data collection concentrated in one
  geographic area or among a certain population?
  It documents all of suburban Cook County area covered by the Continuum of Care
  What time period (provide the year, and optionally month, or month and day) is covered by this data set?
  January 2013 (with some non-PIT updates in November 2014)
  What is the status of the data set (complete, in progress, or planned)?
  Complete; ongoing
2 Data Source Name
  2007-2011 or 2010-2014 American Community Survey (ACS)
  List the name of the organization or individual who originated the data set.
  United States Census Bureau
  Provide a brief summary of the data set.
  Five-year averages of demographic data
  What was the purpose for developing this data set?
  To understand the population and economic characteristics of Skokie, Illinois, and United States
  How comprehensive is the coverage of this administrative data? Is data collection concentrated in one
  geographic area or among a certain population?
  Village-wide and Census Block Group data for the Village of Skokie, plus overall data for the State of Illinois and
  the United States
  What time period (provide the year, and optionally month, or month and day) is covered by this data set?
  2007-2011 or 2010-2014
  What is the status of the data set (complete, in progress, or planned)?
  Complete; ongoing
3 Data Source Name
  Housing Authority of Cook County (HACC), Village- and County-wide data
  List the name of the organization or individual who originated the data set.
  HACC
  Provide a brief summary of the data set.
  Public housing and Housing Choice Voucher data for the Village of Skokie and Cook County
  What was the purpose for developing this data set?
  To understand the demographic characteristics of public housing and Housing Choice Vouchers
  How comprehensive is the coverage of this administrative data? Is data collection concentrated in one
  geographic area or among a certain population?
  Village-wide and County-wide
  What time period (provide the year, and optionally month, or month and day) is covered by this data set?
  Current as of February 2017
  What is the status of the data set (complete, in progress, or planned)?
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  Illinois Department of Public Health Blood Lead Levels
  List the name of the organization or individual who originated the data set.
  Illinois Department of Public Health
  Provide a brief summary of the data set.
  Blood Lead Levels (BLLs) for Skokie children
  What was the purpose for developing this data set?
  To understand number of children with BLLs of 5-9 micrograms per deciliter and 10 micrograms per deciliter
  How comprehensive is the coverage of this administrative data? Is data collection concentrated in one
  geographic area or among a certain population?
  The data is State-wide; however, only the Skokie data was analyzed
  What time period (provide the year, and optionally month, or month and day) is covered by this data set?
  2010 through 2014
  What is the status of the data set (complete, in progress, or planned)?
  Complete; ongoing
5 Data Source Name
  Low-Income Data by Census Block Group (ACS_2006_lowmod_blockgroup_il_2014.xlsx)
  List the name of the organization or individual who originated the data set.
  HUD
  Provide a brief summary of the data set.
  Percentage of low-income residents per Census Block Group
  What was the purpose for developing this data set?
  To determine low/moderate-income areas eligible for CDBG funding
  How comprehensive is the coverage of this administrative data? Is data collection concentrated in one
  geographic area or among a certain population?
  Village-wide, broken down to the Census Block Group level
  What time period (provide the year, and optionally month, or month and day) is covered by this data set?
  2006-2010 ACS
  What is the status of the data set (complete, in progress, or planned)?
  Complete




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PLAN COMMISSION REPORT 2017-59P: Site Plan Approval
Plan Commission Council Chambers, 8:00 PM, March 5, 2018


To: Mayor and Board of Trustees
From: Paul Luke, Plan Commission Chairperson
Case: 2017-59P: Site Plan Approval
 3800 Dempster Street

 Related Case – 2017-60P: Special Use Permit


PLAN COMMISSION ANALYSIS
During its February 1, meeting, the Plan Commission heard the petitioner’s request for
site plan approval at 3800 Dempster Street for a lot over 1 acre in size in a B2
Commercial zoning district, as required by §118-58 of the Skokie Village Code, and
relief from §118-143(3)b. to continue a pre-existing rear yard setback, not abutting an
alley and abutting an R1 Single-family zoning district, that is less than 16’ and any other
relief discovered during the review of this request. This request covers only the actual
site plan. Congregation Or Torah intends to expand its religious assembly facility, which
is the subject of the special use request for 2018-60P.
The proposed synagogue remodeling and addition will combine two adjacent separate
buildings into one unified facility, provide a new modern stone façade, improve the east
and west parking lots and main entry plaza at Hamlin Street, and provide new
landscaping around the building, and improve site lighting. The proposed development
would result in a 28,440 ft2 building and 48 parking spaces.
The Staff Report stated that the site plan removes a curb cut on Dempster, improves
channelization of vehicles at the Dempster driveway, significantly improves the
landscaping on the site, and more efficiently uses the parking lot. Bringing more of the
building to the Dempster right-of-way line will also likely have a traffic calming effect.
The rear yard relief requested is an acknowledgement of a mostly pre-existing condition
along the north side of the building with the new building extension being less than 20
feet west of the existing building. Staff also discovered during the review of the case
that relief was needed from §82-28(b)(1)b. of the Sign Code to allow a wall sign facing
the parking lot, which would only be permitted if the lot was less than 1 acre in size or
if the occupant does not have street frontage. Staff supported the requested relief
since the main entrance is on the west side of the building and other buildings on that
block are on lots less than 1 acre have such signs.
The discussion from the Commissioners on this case was primarily about the cross-
access and any parking easements that might exist with the adjacent properties. There
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Additional analysis about this case and discussion can be found in the attached Staff
Report and meeting minutes.


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 party
spoke about this case.


APPEARANCE COMMISSION
At its November 8, 2017, meeting, the Appearance Commission approved the proposed
building, landscaping, and signage (case 2017-072A), as submitted. The wall sign
needing relief that faces the parking lot on the west side of the building was endorsed
by the Appearance Commission.


PLAN COMMISSION RECOMMENDATIONS AND VOTING
The Plan Commission recommended, by a vote of 5 ayes, 0 nays, and 4 members
absent, that the petitioner’s request for site plan approval for additions to the existing
building and parking facilities modifications at 3800 Dempster Street be APPROVED
based upon the attached Positive Findings of Fact and subject to the attached Plan
Commission Recommended Conditions.
The Plan Commission further recommended that relief be granted from the following:
 1. §118-143(3)b. of the Village Code to continue a pre-existing rear yard setback,
 not abutting an alley and abutting an R1 Single-family zoning district less than
 16’ for the building as proposed in the approved site plan, and
 2. §82-28(b)(1)b. of the Sign Code to allow a wall sign facing a parking lot, rather
 than street frontage.


ATTACHMENTS
1. Plan Commission Recommended Conditions for 2017-59P, dated March 5, 2018
2. Plan Commission Positive Findings of Fact for 2017-59P, dated March 5, 2018
3. Staff Report for 2017-59P, dated February 1, 2018
4. Minutes of Plan Commission Meeting, dated February 1, 2018
5. Site Plan r2, dated December 18, 2017
6. Furniture Plan D2a, dated November 15, 2017
7. Building Elevations, dated October 25, 2017
8. Preliminary Landscape Plan Existing Tree Survey- Sheet LA-1 Site Survey, dated
 December 27, 2017
9. Preliminary Landscape Plan Overall - Sheet LA-1, dated December 27, 2017

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10. Preliminary Landscape Plan West Entry - Sheet LA-2, dated December 27, 2017
11. Preliminary Landscape Plan East Entry - Sheet LA-3, dated December 27, 2017
12. Rendering View from the East, dated October 25, 2017
13. Rendering View from the West, dated October 25, 2017
14. Land Use and Zoning Map




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PLAN COMMISSION
RECOMMENDED CONDITIONS 2017-59P: Site Plan Approval
Plan Commission Council Chambers, 8:00 PM, March 5, 2018


1. The petitioner shall develop the Subject Property in substantial conformance with
 the final Village approved site plans dated <insert date of final approved plan>,
 landscape plans dated <insert date of final approved plan>, sign plans dated
 <insert date of final approved plan>, and building elevations dated <insert date of
 final approved plan>. (Standard)
2. Prior to the issuance of building permits, the petitioner shall submit for approval a
 lighting photometrics plan, fully developed civil engineering plans that comply with
 the county WMO requirements and Village’s stormwater control provisions, and
 redevelopment engineering plans to address all aspects of private and public utility
 services. Any reconfigurations within state ROW will require an IDOT highway/utility
 permit. (Standard)
3. New parking lot and exterior lighting shall meet Illuminating Engineering Society of
 North America (IES) standards, be full cut-off design, and be directed away from
 adjacent properties, subject to the approval of the Engineering Division. (Standard)
4. All existing damaged public sidewalks or public sidewalks damaged due to the
 implementation of this plan shall be replaced. (Standard)
5. No objects are allowed within a 15-foot sight distance triangle between 30” and 84”
 from grade except traffic control devices listed in the Manual on Uniform Traffic
 Control Devices. (Standard)
6. Prior to the issuance of building permits, the petitioner shall submit a temporary
 pedestrian and bicycle circulation plan, including routing, signage, and barriers, to
 be in place prior to the commencement of construction, subject to the approval of
 the Engineering Division. (Standard)
7. All fencing, walls, sidewalks, driveways, curbs, wheel stops, parking areas, signage,
 landscaping, structures, and any other facilities or infrastructure on the Subject
 Property shall be maintained in a good state of repair, and when needed, be
 repaired or replaced in a timely manner. (Standard)
8. All private and public sidewalks shall be maintained free of snow, ice, sleet, or other
 objects that may impede travel. (Standard)
9. Trash shall only be allowed within a designated trash enclosure and shall be
 screened from public view in an enclosure approved by the Appearance Commission.
 All trash shall be contained in such a way as to remain out of sight at all times.
 (Standard)

10. All off-street parking spaces shall be legibly striped and maintained. (Standard)
11. Any plan to modify parking lot striping must be approved by the Director of
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12. The handicapped parking spaces shall be installed and maintained in compliance with
 State of Illinois Accessibility Standards and the Skokie Village Code, including required
 signage. (Standard)
13. Vehicles shall not be allowed to be parked in or otherwise block common driveways,
 sidewalks, aisles, or other points of access at any time, shall only be parked in
 designated parking spaces, and shall not overlap the striped lines of designated
 parking spaces. (Standard)
14. The owner of the Subject Property and any tenants shall ensure that employees
 park on the Subject Property. (Standard)
15. No required vehicle parking space on the site may be for the exclusive use of any
 tenant or user. (Standard)
16. The petitioner shall sign an "Agreement for Installation and Maintenance of
 Landscaping" to assure that the Subject Property and parkway landscaping is
 completed and maintained, including trimming, watering, and replacing of dead
 plant materials in a timely manner in accordance with the final approved landscape
 plan. A copy of said Agreement is attached hereto, marked Exhibit “A” and hereby
 made part of this Ordinance. This “Agreement for Installation and Maintenance of
 Landscaping" shall be recorded at the petitioner’s expense. (Standard)
17. All new construction, alterations, and remodeling shall meet current International
 Building and NFPA Life Safety Codes as amended. (Standard)
18. The petitioner shall obtain all required permits and approvals for improvements to
 County, State, or Federal rights-of-way from the governing jurisdiction. (Standard)
19. Prior to the issuance of building permits, the petitioner shall submit to the Village of
 Skokie Community Development Department a Cook County Assessor's Office
 Petition for Consolidation of Property with associated fees to consolidate property
 identification numbers 10-14-310-055-0000, 10-14-310-056-0000, and 10-14-310-
 064-0000 into a single tax parcel or provide evidence that the petition was
 submitted to Cook County. (Standard)
20. The Subject Property must conform to the Village's storm water control requirements
 as contained in the Skokie Village Code, including the disconnection of any
 downspouts. (Standard)
21. 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
 with the Village Code prior to the issuance of an occupancy permit. (Standard)
22. All modifications to building elevations, signage, and landscaping shall be subject to
 the review and approval of the Skokie Appearance Commission. (Standard)
23. The petitioner shall submit to the Planning Division electronic files of the plat of
 survey, site plan, and landscape plan in their approved and finalized form. The files
 shall be scaled 2-dimensional drawing files on non-compressed, non-read only CD-
 ROM *.dwg AutoCAD format. (Standard)
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24. Prior to the issuance of building permits, the petitioner shall submit to the Planning
 Division of the Community Development Department the name, property address,
 email address, and telephone number of the company and contact person
 responsible for site maintenance in compliance with this site plan approval. (Standard)
25. If work is to be performed on public property or if public property is utilized or
 impacted during construction and/or development, the owner shall provide, or shall
 cause the developer and/or contractor to provide, the Village of Skokie with a
 certificate of insurance naming the Village of Skokie as additionally insured for any
 and all claims related to any and all work. The owner shall hold, and shall cause the
 developer and/or contractor to hold, the Village of Skokie harmless and indemnify
 the Village for any and all claims for property damage or personal injury related to
 work on or use of public property. (Standard)
26. The petitioner shall comply with all Federal and State statutes, laws, rules and
 regulations and all Village codes, ordinances, rules, and regulations. (Standard)
27. Failure to abide by any and all terms of this Ordinance shall be cause for the Village
 to initiate hearings to determine whether the subject Ordinance, as well as any
 applicable business licenses, should be revised or revoked. The petitioner shall pay
 all costs related to any hearings conducted as a result of non-compliance with any of
 the provisions of the enabling ordinance. The costs shall include but not be limited
 to court reporter fees, attorney fees, and staff time required researching and
 conducting said hearing. (Standard)




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PLAN COMMISSION
POSITIVE FINDINGS OF FACT 2017-59P: Site Plan Approval
Community Development Department Council Chambers, 7:30 PM, March 5, 2018


Consideration Finding
The request is harmonious with and does The proposed site plan unifies a
not adversely affect adjacent properties. disjointed site and improves the parking
 lots. The architecture also unifies
 formerly commercial structures.
The request can demonstrate that Adequate public facilities exist to serve
adequate public facilities, including roads, the requested use of the facilities.
drainage, utilities, 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 No problems are anticipated with respect
provision for maintenance of the associated to the maintenance of the associated
structures. structure.
The request has considered and, to the Improved landscaping and new parking
degree possible, addressed the adverse lot and parkway trees improve water
effects on the natural environment. infiltration and shade.
The request will not create undue traffic Use of vehicles is generally not permitted
congestion. by the religious practice of the religious
 use on the site for the primary use of the
 building. Use of the site will not create
 undue traffic congestion.
The request will not adversely affect public The request will not adversely affect
health, safety, and welfare. public health, safety, and welfare.
The request conforms to all applicable All applicable provisions of this code are
provisions of this code, except where relief conformed to, except where relief is
is granted with the request. granted with the request.




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STAFF REPORT 2017-59P: Site Plan Approval
Community Development Department Council Chambers, 7:30 PM, February 1, 2018


To: Paul Luke, Chairman, Skokie Plan Commission
From: Steve Marciani, AICP, Planning Supervisor
 Pete Peyer, AICP, Community Development Director
Re: 2017-59P: Site Plan Approval
 3800 Dempster Street

 Related Case – 2017-60P: Special Use Permit

General Information
Location 3800 Dempster Street
Purpose A request for site plan approval at 3800 Dempster Street for a lot over
 1 acre in size in a B2 Commercial zoning district, as required by §118-
 58 of the Skokie Village Code, and relief from §118-143(3)(b.) to
 continue a pre-existing rear yard setback, not abutting an alley and
 abutting an R1 Single-family zoning district, that is less than 16’ and
 any other relief discovered during the review of this request.
Petitioner Congregation Or Torah
Size of Site Approximately 54,200 ft2 (1.24 acres) with frontage on Dempster
 Street and Hamlin Avenue
Existing Zoning & B2 Commercial – religious assembly.
Land Use
Adjacent Zoning & North R1 Single Family – detached residences
Land Use
 South R2 Single Family – detached residences
 East B2 Commercial – caterer, full-service restaurant, beauty
 parlor, vacant commercial
 West B2 Commercial – limited service restaurants with drive-
 through facilities.
Comprehensive Plan The site is designated as Retail/Service Commercial.


SITE INFORMATION
 Public sidewalks run along Dempster Street and Hamlin Avenue.
 Currently, three curb cuts serve the site: 2 on Dempster Street and 1 on Hamlin
 Avenue.
 Overhead utilities currently serve the site from the north.
 The site is directly served by the Pace 250 Dempster bus.

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PETITIONER’S SUBMITTAL
The petitioner is requesting site plan approval at 3800 Dempster Street for a lot over 1
acre in size in a B2 Commercial zoning district, as required by §118-58 of the Skokie
Village Code, and relief from §118-143(3)b. to continue a pre-existing rear yard
setback, not abutting an alley and abutting an R1 Single-family zoning district, that is
less than 16’ and any other relief discovered during the review of this request.
Congregation Or Torah intends to expand its religious assembly facility.
The petitioner’s statement was submitted for both the site plan approval and the special
use permit:
 Congregation Or Torah has been a member of the Skokie community since its founding in 1969.
 Over the past 48 years it has grown to be the largest modern Orthodox congregation in the
 Midwest with 393 member families, most of whom are Skokie homeowners living within seven
 blocks of the synagogue located at Dempster and Hamlin Streets.
 Originally remodeled in 1992 the congregation occupied a facility of approximately 14,700 square
 feet. This was expanded to 20,600 square feet in 2005 when the congregations acquired the
 adjoining "Poochy's" building. This facility, which is separate from the original synagogue, houses
 a second sanctuary and classroom facilities.
 The proposed remodeling and addition will combine the two separate buildings into one unified
 facilities of 28,440 square feet. The project will improve the main and west sanctuaries as well as
 the small sanctuary and library that are used for daily observance and education. The project will
 further provide additional classrooms, improved offices, welfare and social hall facilities. There is
 no change in occupancy, use or function as a result of these improvements.
 Central to scope of the project is the unification of various activities and facilities that presently
 are housed in separate buildings. As part of the remodeling and expansion, a new modern,
 institutional quality, stone facades will replace a mix of commercial storefronts masonry and
 stone finishes. (See renderings as submitted as a part of this application.)
 The redevelopment of the site will also include improvements to the east and west parking lots
 and main entry plaza at Hamlin Street. The project will provide new landscape around the
 building and expanded landscape areas and planting islands along with improved site lighting. All
 of which will serve to improve local property values by anchoring the corner of Dempster and
 Hamlin Streets with a well-planned, first quality, institutional property.
 As an Orthodox Jewish institution congregants are prohibited from driving to the facility on the
 Sabbath, sundown Friday thru sundown Saturday as well as on major holidays such that there
 will be no change in the traffic conditions due to the remodeling of the building. Bicycle parking
 will be provide as part of the site improvements even though use of bicycles would be prohibited
 on the Sabbath and religious education for children is not normally provided on-site.
 As part of the remodeling work the facilities will have improved fire protection and will be fully
 sprinklered with alarm ties to the Skokie Fire Department. Similarly, the Mechanical, Electrical
 and Plumbing systems will be designed in accordance with the current energy code and the
 kitchen facilities will be upgraded to comply with the community's health code requirements.
 Upon completion, Congregation Or Torah will be a better neighbor and the improvements will
 enhance the general welfare of the community improving property values.




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STAFF ANALYSIS
All pertinent departments and divisions were offered an opportunity to comment on this
case. The Forestry, Engineering, Fire Prevention, and Planning Divisions provided
comments on the subject case.
 Forestry Division
 The Forestry Division generally supports the plan, but notes that the 2 trees to be
 removed will require a tree removal permit & bond payment of $900 each for a total
 of $1800 and that this money will be refunded at the completion of the project once
 the new trees are planted. Forestry was complimentary of the tree protection and
 proposed landscaping plan.


 Engineering Division
 The Engineering Division would like to remind the petitioner that Dempster Street is
 a State of Illinois roadway. Any improvements or modifications made to driveway
 entrance must be approved by IDOT. The parking lot improvements increase the
 number of parking spaces provided along with moving the ADA parking spaces
 closer to an entrance. Engineering supports the proposed site plan.


 Fire Prevention Bureau
 The Fire Prevention Bureau would like to make the petitioner aware that the
 following will be required of this development:
 1. An integrated fire alarm.
 2. Direct connect/monitoring of alarm to Skokie Dispatch.
 3. An addressable annunciator panel at main entrance.
 4. A Knox box, with functioning keys in it, at the main entrance.
 5. The entire building must be sprinklered.
 6. The Fire Department Connection must be within 100' of a Village fire hydrant.
 (A fire engineer will have to calculate the demand to determine if the building
 will require a fire pump.
 7. Illuminated exits.
 8. Strobes in restrooms.
 9. A hood and duct suppression system is required in the kitchen.
 10. Proper portable extinguishers mounted throughout.
 11. Proper emergency lighting and lighted exits per Code.
 12. An educational facility serving more than 50 students must have panic
 hardware on all exit doors.
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 13. Every room or space with an occupant load of 50 or more shall have a
 minimum of 2 exits.
 Planning Division
 Planning supports the proposed site plan. The site plan removes a curb cut on
 Dempster, improves channelization of vehicles at the Dempster driveway,
 significantly improves the landscaping on the site, and more efficiently uses the
 parking lot. Bringing more of the building to the Dempster right-of-way line will also
 likely have a traffic calming effect. The rear yard relief requested is an
 acknowledgement of a mostly pre-existing condition along the north side of the
 building with the new building extension being less than 20 feet west of the existing
 building. Staff also discovered during the review of the case that relief was needed
 from §82-28(b)(1)b. of the Sign Code to allow a wall sign facing the parking lot,
 which would only be permitted if the lot was less than 1 acre in size or if the
 occupant does not have street frontage. Staff supports the requested relief since
 the main entrance is on the west side of the building and other buildings on that
 block on lots less than 1 acre have such signs.


APPEARANCE COMMISSION
At its November 8, 2017, meeting, the Appearance Commission approved the proposed
building, landscaping, and signage (case 2017-072A), as submitted. The wall sign
needing relief that faces the parking lot on the west side of the building was endorsed
by the Appearance Commission.


STAFF RECOMMENDATIONS
Staff recommends that the petitioner’s request for site plan approval for additions to the
existing building and parking facilities modifications at 3800 Dempster Street be
APPROVED based upon the Proposed Positive Findings of Fact subject to the
recommended conditions listed below.
Staff further recommends that relief be granted from the following:
 1. §118-143(3)b. of the Village Code to continue a pre-existing rear yard setback,
 not abutting an alley and abutting an R1 Single-family zoning district less than
 16’ for the building as proposed in the approved site plan, and
 2. §82-28(b)(1)b. of the Sign Code to allow a wall sign facing a parking lot, rather
 than street frontage.




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RECOMMENDED SITE PLAN APPROVAL CONDITIONS
 1. The petitioner shall develop the Subject Property in substantial conformance with
 the final Village approved site plans dated <insert date of final approved plan>,
 landscape plans dated <insert date of final approved plan>, sign plans dated
 <insert date of final approved plan>, and building elevations dated <insert date
 of final approved plan>. (Standard)
 2. Prior to the issuance of building permits, the petitioner shall submit for approval
 a lighting photometrics plan, fully developed civil engineering plans that comply
 with the county WMO requirements and Village’s stormwater control provisions,
 and redevelopment engineering plans to address all aspects of private and public
 utility services. Any reconfigurations within state ROW will require an IDOT
 highway/utility permit. (Standard)
 3. New parking lot and exterior lighting shall meet Illuminating Engineering Society
 of North America (IES) standards, be full cut-off design, and be directed away
 from adjacent properties, subject to the approval of the Engineering Division.
 (Standard)

 4. All existing damaged public sidewalks or public sidewalks damaged due to the
 implementation of this plan shall be replaced. (Standard)
 5. No objects are allowed within a 15-foot sight distance triangle between 30” and
 84” from grade except traffic control devices listed in the Manual on Uniform
 Traffic Control Devices. (Standard)
 6. Prior to the issuance of building permits, the petitioner shall submit a temporary
 pedestrian and bicycle circulation plan, including routing, signage, and barriers,
 to be in place prior to the commencement of construction, subject to the
 approval of the Engineering Division. (Standard)
 7. All fencing, walls, sidewalks, driveways, curbs, wheel stops, parking areas,
 signage, landscaping, structures, and any other facilities or infrastructure on the
 Subject Property shall be maintained in a good state of repair, and when needed,
 be repaired or replaced in a timely manner. (Standard)
 8. All private and public sidewalks shall be maintained free of snow, ice, sleet, or
 other objects that may impede travel. (Standard)
 9. Trash shall only be allowed within a designated trash enclosure and shall be
 screened from public view in an enclosure approved by the Appearance
 Commission. All trash shall be contained in such a way as to remain out of sight
 at all times. (Standard)
 10. All off-street parking spaces shall be legibly striped and maintained. (Standard)
 11. Any plan to modify parking lot striping must be approved by the Director of
 Engineering. (Standard)
 12. The handicapped parking spaces shall be installed and maintained in compliance
 with State of Illinois Accessibility Standards and the Skokie Village Code, including
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 required signage. (Standard)
 13. Vehicles shall not be allowed to be parked in or otherwise block common
 driveways, sidewalks, aisles, or other points of access at any time, shall only be
 parked in designated parking spaces, and shall not overlap the striped lines of
 designated parking spaces. (Standard)
 14. The owner of the Subject Property and any tenants shall ensure that employees
 park on the Subject Property. (Standard)
 15. No required vehicle parking space on the site may be for the exclusive use of any
 tenant or user. (Standard)
 16. The petitioner shall sign an "Agreement for Installation and Maintenance of
 Landscaping" to assure that the Subject Property and parkway landscaping is
 completed and maintained, including trimming, watering, and replacing of dead
 plant materials in a timely manner in accordance with the final approved
 landscape plan. A copy of said Agreement is attached hereto, marked Exhibit
 “A” and hereby made part of this Ordinance. This “Agreement for Installation
 and Maintenance of Landscaping" shall be recorded at the petitioner’s expense.
 (Standard)

 17. All new construction, alterations, and remodeling shall meet current International
 Building and NFPA Life Safety Codes as amended. (Standard)
 18. The petitioner shall obtain all required permits and approvals for improvements
 to County, State, or Federal rights-of-way from the governing jurisdiction.
 (Standard)

 19. Prior to the issuance of building permits, the petitioner shall submit to the Village
 of Skokie Community Development Department a Cook County Assessor's Office
 Petition for Consolidation of Property with associated fees to consolidate property
 identification numbers 10-14-310-055-0000, 10-14-310-056-0000, and 10-14-
 310-064-0000 into a single tax parcel or provide evidence that the petition was
 submitted to Cook County. (Standard)
 20. The Subject Property must conform to the Village's storm water control
 requirements as contained in the Skokie Village Code, including the disconnection
 of any downspouts. (Standard)
 21. 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 with the Village Code prior to the issuance of an occupancy permit.
 (Standard)

 22. All modifications to building elevations, signage, and landscaping shall be subject
 to the review and approval of the Skokie Appearance Commission. (Standard)
 23. The petitioner shall submit to the Planning Division electronic files of the plat of
 survey, site plan, and landscape plan in their approved and finalized form. The
 files shall be scaled 2-dimensional drawing files on non-compressed, non-read
 only CD-ROM *.dwg AutoCAD format. (Standard)
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 24. Prior to the issuance of building permits, the petitioner shall submit to the
 Planning Division of the Community Development Department the name,
 property address, email address, and telephone number of the company and
 contact person responsible for site maintenance in compliance with this site plan
 approval. (Standard)
 25. If work is to be performed on public property or if public property is utilized or
 impacted during construction and/or development, the owner shall provide, or
 shall cause the developer and/or contractor to provide, the Village of Skokie with
 a certificate of insurance naming the Village of Skokie as additionally insured for
 any and all claims related to any and all work. The owner shall hold, and shall
 cause the developer and/or contractor to hold, the Village of Skokie harmless
 and indemnify the Village for any and all claims for property damage or personal
 injury related to work on or use of public property. (Standard)
 26. The petitioner shall comply with all Federal and State statutes, laws, rules and
 regulations and all Village codes, ordinances, rules, and regulations. (Standard)
 27. Failure to abide by any and all terms of this Ordinance shall be cause for the
 Village to initiate hearings to determine whether the subject Ordinance, as well
 as any applicable business licenses, should be revised or revoked. The petitioner
 shall pay all costs related to any hearings conducted as a result of non-
 compliance with any of the provisions of the enabling ordinance. The costs shall
 include but not be limited to court reporter fees, attorney fees, and staff time
 required researching and conducting said hearing. (Standard)


ATTACHMENTS
1. Proposed Positive Findings of Fact for Site Plan Approval for 2017-59P
2. Site Plan r2, dated December 18, 2017
3. Furniture Plan D2a, dated November 15, 2017
4. Building Elevations, dated October 25, 2017
5. Preliminary Landscape Plan Existing Tree Survey- Sheet LA-1 Site Survey, dated
 December 27, 2017
6. Preliminary Landscape Plan Overall - Sheet LA-1, dated December 27, 2017
7. Preliminary Landscape Plan West Entry - Sheet LA-2, dated December 27, 2017
8. Preliminary Landscape Plan East Entry - Sheet LA-3, dated December 27, 2017
9. Rendering View from the East, dated October 25, 2017
10. Rendering View from the West, dated October 25, 2017
11. Land Use and Zoning Map




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 Plan Commission Meeting Minutes
 Date: February 1, 2018

A motion was made by Commissioner S. Berman and seconded by Commissioner Marek
to approve the minutes of the January 18, 2018 meeting.

The chairman took roll to confirm that there was a quorum present.

Case Description

2017-59P – Site Plan Approval: 3800 Dempster Street
Congregation Or Torah requests site plan approval at 3800 Dempster Street for a lot
over 1 acre in size in a B2 Commercial zoning district, as required by §118-58 of the
Skokie Village Code, and relief from §118-143(3)(b.) to continue a pre-existing rear
yard setback, not abutting an alley and abutting an R1 Single-Family zoning district,
that is less than 16’ and any other relief discovered during the review of this request.

2017-60P – Special Use Permit: 3800 Dempster Street
Congregation Or Torah requests a special use permit to expand a religious assembly
use at 3800 Dempster Street and relief from the following sections of the Skokie Village
Code: §118-218(2) to reduce the required off-street motor vehicle parking from 188 to
48, §118-222 to proportionally reduce the required bike parking, and any other relief
discovered during the review of this request.

PINs: 10-14-310-055-0000, 10-14-310-056-0000, and 10-14-310-064-0000

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

Discussion and Interested Parties

Legal notice was properly advertised, posted, and delivered to property owners in the
area as prescribed by the Zoning Chapter. Notice was determined by Corporation
Counsel to be proper and correct.

Lawrence Freedman of Ash, Anos, Freedman & Logan, LLC, and Marc Amstadter of
Amstadter Architects presented the cases on behalf of their client, Congregation Or
Torah.

Mr. Amstadter explained the site plan. He was responsible for the design of the
expansion as well as the remodel of the existing synagogue. The new plan stays within
the existing site and expands to the west taking down the “Poochie’s” building. A
second minion, classrooms, and support space will take its place.

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A commissioner asked if the main entrance to the building will be moved. Mr.
Amstadter stated that the building entrance will remain on the east side, at Dempster
Street and Hamlin Avenue. The end result will be a transformation of a converted men’s
clothing store and glass & brick storefronts into a unified, modern, traditional,
institutional looking building cladded in stone panels. Both the east & west sides of the
building will have similar canopies but most congregants come in from the east.

A commissioner wanted confirmation that the Appearance Commission approved the
submission. Staff stated that on November 8, 2017, the Appearance Commission
approved the proposal and endorsed the signage relief for a wall sign facing the west
side parking lot.

Mr. Freedman addressed the special use request. Parking for the synagogue is less than
what the Village Code requires. The congregation is orthodox and driving is prohibited
on the Sabbath and high holidays, therefore, the required parking was based on the
square footage of the social hall and the maximum of 262 seats.

Staff requested that the submitted reports be accepted into the record as presented.
The site plan approval request was necessary because the site is more than 1 acre.
The current building has an inefficient parking lot with an abundance of concrete and
too few parking spaces. It will be replaced with an efficient lot with 1 less curb cut and
aesthetically pleasing landscaping.

Currently, the parking lot on the west side is a shared lot; several separate lots adjacent
to each other. The chairman inquired if the parking lot will remain looking as is. Staff
answered that the parking lots with the many cross easements will look like 1 cohesive
parking lot. In the past, this long block was under single ownership and they were not
interested in creating a planned development. Parcels were sold off and now each
business is responsible for their own required parking on their own lot. Mr. Freedman
added that the easements are for access and not for parking.

A commissioner asked that with the cross easements for the synagogue, Pita Inn,
Dunkin Donuts and Burger King, can “reserved” signage be installed. Staff answered
that even though there are cross easements, no reserved parking signage is allowed in
the multi-tenant parking lot because there will only be 4 surplus spaces.

The special use request is an expansion of an existing use. There will be no change in
occupancy or use. They are remodeling and combining 2 separate buildings into 1.

A commissioner voiced concern that the social hall has moveable walls and therefore
could accommodate more people if needed. Staff stated that the parking ratio used
was the same as a restaurant; 1 per 100 ft. and used the maximum amount of seats –
262 so they wouldn’t need any more than the 48 spaces.

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Richele Sabbara, of 8743 Hamlin Ave., lives across the street from the synagogue. She
stated that the synagogue is not a good neighbor. She submitted 6 days of pictures
over a 2-week period depicting an almost full parking lot. Overflow comes to the
residential streets. Cars are left on the streets and they cannot get plowed. The police
ticket the cars but the violations get dismissed for religious observances. It is an
inconvenience to homeowners. In an area surrounded by Hamlin, Ridgeway, and Avers
less that ¼ of the homes have garages; even less have driveways. Homeowners have
to give up portions of their properties to put in a parking slab. She has a small lot and
can’t build a garage. Her husband, with a disability, has to park 2 blocks away. Before
allowing the expansion, the village should address the problem. It is not fair to
homeowners. The synagogue has overgrown the area.

The Village has given forgiveness to 4 businesses in the area to operate without proper
parking. In the nearby lot, Ms. Sabbara noted 9 business vehicles, 8 taxicabs and
trucks, and 5 inoperable cars taking up parking spaces for an extended time leaving
only a handful of spaces for the 13 stores surrounding it. Employees of those
businesses can’t even park there.

A commissioner wanted confirmation that there is a concern within the whole area.
The parking solutions are not working. Allowing the expansion is making the
homeowners suffer. The Police shouldn’t need to be called so the street could be
plowed. If the Village is going to allow this, then the parking should be fixed first.

Ms. Sabarra added that it is not only on the holidays; special events take place under
tents in the parking lot which bring in friends and family and just adds to the traffic.
She gets nasty looks and comments when she asks people not to park in front of her
house.

She also noted that quite frequently the synagogue uses chains and a security guard to
keep people out of their lot.

Arnie Levitan, 3750 Enfield is a neighbor but not a member of Or Torah. He has been a
resident of the area since 1968. He has been involved with the Young Israel
Synagogue which moved away from the area taking some of the traffic with them. The
congregation is an asset to the community and the Village. Surrounding the inefficient
and different facades to look unified is good for property values. The activities and
events do not overlap with holidays. Congregation members are reminded to be
cognizant and considerate of the neighbors. He is in support of the project.

Batyah Cohen, lived at 8737 Hamlin for 8 years and now lives at 3801 Enfield, directly
behind the synagogue. She is not a member of Or Torah. She agrees that parking
south of Dempster Street is tight and there are houses without garages or driveways.
In the 8 years that she lived there, only a very few times did she not have parking
available. Most people are considerate and leave the area quickly. In fact, people ask

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her permission to park in front of her house or use her driveway. She finds the
synagogue to be a positive neighbor and is looking forward to the project.

A commissioner asked how many notices were sent out for this meeting. According to
the affidavit, Corporation Counsel counted 47 entries.

Another commissioner asked about the comments made regarding commercial parking
in the nearby Village parking lot. Staff answered that a parking study was done for the
area years ago and some uses have grandfather rights. He also stated that the parking
lot for the synagogue cannot be used for anything other than required parking.

The Community Development director added that the East Prairie and Dempster parking
lot was constructed in the 80s when the East Dempster Street Program was put in
place. The Village bought several buildings and put up the lot for the use by
surrounding businesses to eliminate the problem of customers backing their cars out
onto Dempster Street. He also explained that taxicabs and commercial vehicles are not
allowed to park on residentially zoned streets and therefore, the Village has authorized
the use of commercial lots with a parking permit.

Another commissioner asked about the chaining off of the synagogue lot.
David Blumenthal, 8544 Hamlin, stated that he is in charge of security for Congregation
Or Torah. The east lot is chained off because the synagogue prohibits driving on Friday
nights, Saturdays, Saturday nights and high holidays and does not allow cars to be
parked in the east lot. The security guard parks his car in the driveway as a deterrent.
The west side lot was chained occasionally as a means of limiting cars because many
children would walk through there.

Ms. Sabarra commented that homeowners would be happy if parking stickers could be
issued for the residential streets in the area. Staff answered that there are specific
areas that do have zoned parking permits but it is used for long-term parking - the train
station, Oakton Community College, and Niles North High School.

In closing, Mr. Freedman stated that the petitioner has read the staff recommended
conditions and is in agreement with them.


Recommendations and Voting

Case 2017-59P
A motion was made to accept the staff report requesting site plan approval at 3800
Dempster Street for a lot over 1 acre in size in a B2 Commercial zoning district.

A commissioner requested that staff study this area for further possible parking
recommendations.

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Motion: Mitchell Second: Marek Absent: Burman,
 Laxpati,
 Paradise &
 Villegas

Ayes: 5
Nays: 0


Case 2017-60P
A motion was made to accept the staff report for a special use permit to expand a
religious assembly use at 3800 Dempster Street and relief to reduce the required off-
street parking requirement for motor vehicles and bicycles.

Motion: Mitchell Second: Marek Absent: Burman,
 Laxpati,
 Paradise &
 Villegas

The chairman added that when Congregation Or Torah purchased the property to the
east, there were many parking complaints. The synagogue has worked hard to make it
better and the problems eased up. He addressed the synagogue to watch the parking
situation so that a good relationship can be maintained with their neighbors and he
advised the neighbors to talk to the congregation about parking issues.

The Plan Commission congratulated Paul Luke for being re-appointed chairman for
another term.




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Preliminary Landscape Plan Existing Tree Survey- Sheet LA-1 1 TREE PROTECTION DETAIL
 One North LaSalle St., Suite 1855
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 ACE STA Acer miyabei `State Street` / Miyabei Maple B&B 2.5"Cal 2 AMS BL5 Amsonia `Blue Ice` / Blue Ice Bluestar 1 gal 18" o.c. 14


 GIN BIL Ginkgo biloba / Maidenhair Tree B&B 2.5"Cal 1
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 ORNAMENTAL TREES CODE BOTANICAL NAME / COMMON NAME CONT CAL QTY

 CON MAJ Convallaria majalis / Lily of the Valley 4"pot 12" o.c. 360
 MAL RE2 Malus x 'Red Jewel' / Crab Apple B&B 2"Cal 7
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 SYR IVO Syringa reticulata `Ivory Silk` / Ivory Silk Japanese Tree Lilac B&B 2"Cal 2 COR VER Coreopsis verticillata `Moonbeam` / Threadleaf Coreopsis 1 gal 12" o.c. 8


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 HEM HA2 Hemerocallis x `Happy Returns` / Happy Returns Daylily 1 gal 18" o.c. 83
 SPI TOR Spiraea betulifolia `Tor` / Birchleaf Spirea 5 gal 8


 SYR MEY Syringa meyeri `Palibin` / Dwarf Korean Lilac 5 gal 20 LAV CUS Lavandula angustifolia `Blue Cushion` / Blue Cushion English Lavender 1 gal 15" o.c. 8


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 MIX ALI MIX Perennials Alium & Calamintha / A. Summer Beauty/C. nepeta ssp nepeta 1 gal 18" o.c. 72

 SCH ST3 Schizachyrium scoparium `Standing Ovation` / Little Bluestem Grass 1 gal 89

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 One North LaSalle St., Suite 1855
 Chicago, Illinois 60602
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 312-642-6040


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 Landscape Architecture | Urban Design
 5215 N. Ravenswood Av # 306 Chicago IL 60640 1.708.415.4490
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 COR VER Coreopsis verticillata `Moonbeam` / Threadleaf Coreopsis 1 gal 12" o.c. 8
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 LAV CUS Lavandula angustifolia `Blue Cushion` / Blue Cushion English Lavender 1 gal 15" o.c. 8

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 LIR CR3 Liriope spicata / Creeping Lily Turf 1 gal 15" o.c. 324


 10 MIX ALI MIX Perennials Alium & Calamintha / A. Summer Beauty/C. nepeta ssp nepeta 1 gal 18" o.c. 72
 9 - SCH ST3
 4 - COR VER
 MIX ECH MIX Perennials Echinacea & Nepeta / E. `Pixie Meadowbrite`/N. xf `Blue Wonder` 1 gal 24" o.c. 7
 3 - NEP WA2
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 NEP WA2 Nepeta x faassenii `Walkers Low` / Walkers Low Catmint 1 gal 20" o.c. 6



 PER LIT Perovskia atriplicifolia 'Little Spire' TM / Little Spire Russian Sage 1 gal 18" o.c. 25



 GRASSES/SEDGES CODE BOTANICAL NAME / COMMON NAME CONT FIELD2 SPACING QTY


 SES AU2 Sesleria autumnalis / Autumn Moor Grass 1 gal 18" o.c. 65




 Preliminary Landscape Plan West Entry - Sheet LA-2 One North LaSalle St., Suite 1855
 Chicago, Illinois 60602
 Tel:

 Fax:
 312-642-8800
 312-642-6040


 8/30/2017
 0 10 20 30 feet
 rev: 9/9/2017
 ulc Urban Landscape Collaborative
 Landscape Architecture | Urban Design
 5215 N. Ravenswood Av # 306 Chicago IL 60640 1.708.415.4490
 mauro@crestani.com
 SCALE: 1" = 10' rev: 12/27/2017
 PER LIT - 6 PAN SHA - 9
 MIX ALI - 5 8'-0" PLANT SCHEDULE OR TORAH
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 7 - SCH ST3 LIR CR3 - 45
 ACE STA Acer miyabei `State Street` / Miyabei Maple B&B 2.5"Cal 2

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 EX Ginkgo male only

 ORNAMENTAL TREES CODE BOTANICAL NAME / COMMON NAME CONT CAL QTY


 24'-0" MAL RE2 Malus x 'Red Jewel' / Crab Apple
 Single-Stem limbed up to 4`
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 PER LIT - 5 SYR IVO Syringa reticulata `Ivory Silk` / Ivory Silk Japanese Tree Lilac B&B 2"Cal 2
 LIR CR3 - 5
 F LIR CR3 - 4 SHRUBS CODE BOTANICAL NAME / COMMON NAME SIZE FIELD2 QTY
 PER LIT - 4 SPI TOR Spiraea betulifolia `Tor` / Birchleaf Spirea 5 gal 8
 SCH ST3 - 6
 PAN SHA - 4 SYR MEY Syringa meyeri `Palibin` / Dwarf Korean Lilac 5 gal 20
 MAL RE2 - 3
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 PAN SHA Panicum virgatum `Shenendoah` / Burgundy/Red Switch Grass 1 gal 55


 X SCH ST3 Schizachyrium scoparium `Standing Ovation` / Little Bluestem Grass 1 gal 89
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E E E E D
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E E E
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 PAN SHA - 11 35 - HEM HA2
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 MIX ALI - 7 7 - SES AU2
 COR VER Coreopsis verticillata `Moonbeam` / Threadleaf Coreopsis 1 gal 12" o.c. 8
 LIR CR3 - 24 39 - CON MAJ
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 SCH ST3 - 18 14 - CAR IC3
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 PAN HEA - 9 1 - MAL RE2 HEM HA2 Hemerocallis x `Happy Returns` / Happy Returns Daylily 1 gal 18" o.c. 83
 PAN SHA - 7 B LAV CUS - 8
 MIX ALI - 13 CAR IC3 - 13
 LAV CUS Lavandula angustifolia `Blue Cushion` / Blue Cushion English Lavender 1 gal 15" o.c. 8
 MAL RE2 - 1 7 - MIX ECH
 CON MAJ - 10 4 - PER LIT
 8 - SES AU2 LAV MUN Lavandula angustifolia `Munstead` / Munstead English Lavender 1 gal 15" o.c. 7
 7 - LAV MUN
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 24 - MIX ALI
 A LIR CR3 Liriope spicata / Creeping Lily Turf 1 gal 15" o.c. 324
 14 - AMS BL5
 11 - HEM HA2
 MIX ALI MIX Perennials Alium & Calamintha / A. Summer Beauty/C. nepeta ssp nepeta 1 gal 18" o.c. 72
 7

 SCH ST3 - 10 MIX ECH MIX Perennials Echinacea & Nepeta / E. `Pixie Meadowbrite`/N. xf `Blue Wonder` 1 gal 24" o.c. 7



 EX Callery Pear EX Hybrid Elm NEP WA2 Nepeta x faassenii `Walkers Low` / Walkers Low Catmint 1 gal 20" o.c. 6



 PER LIT Perovskia atriplicifolia 'Little Spire' TM / Little Spire Russian Sage 1 gal 18" o.c. 25



 GRASSES/SEDGES CODE BOTANICAL NAME / COMMON NAME CONT FIELD2 SPACING QTY


 SES AU2 Sesleria autumnalis / Autumn Moor Grass 1 gal 18" o.c. 65




 Preliminary Landscape Plan East Entry - Sheet LA-3 One North LaSalle St., Suite 1855
 Chicago, Illinois 60602
 Tel:

 Fax:
 312-642-8800
 312-642-6040


 8/30/2017
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PLAN COMMISSION REPORT 2017-60P: Special Use Permit
Plan Commission Council Chambers, 8:00 PM, March 5, 2018


To: Mayor and Board of Trustees
From: Paul Luke, Plan Commission Chairperson
Case: 2017-60P: Special Use Permit
 Congregation Or Torah religious assembly
 3800 Dempster Street

 Related Case – 2017-59P: Site Plan Approval


PLAN COMMISSION ANALYSIS
During its February 1, meeting, the Plan Commission heard the petitioner’s request for
a special use permit to expand a religious assembly use at 3800 Dempster Street and
relief from the following sections of the Skokie Village Code: §118-218(2) to reduce the
required off-street motor vehicle parking from 188 to 48, §118-222 to proportionally
reduce the required bike parking, and any other relief discovered during the review of
this request. This request covers only the Congregation Or Torah religious
assemblyuse. The site plan is the subject of site plan approval case 2017-59P.
Originally remodeled in 1992 the congregation occupied a facility of approximately
14,700 square feet. This was expanded to 20,600 square feet in 2005 when the
congregations acquired the adjoining "Poochie's" building. This facility, which is
separate from the original synagogue, houses a second sanctuary and classroom
facilities.
The proposed remodeling and addition will combine the two separate buildings into one
unified facility of 28,440 square feet. The project will improve the main and west
sanctuaries as well as the small sanctuary and library that are used for daily observance
and education. The project will further provide additional classrooms, improved offices,
welfare and social hall facilities. There is no change in occupancy, use or function as a
result of these improvements.
Central to the scope of the project is the unification of various activities and facilities
that presently are housed in separate buildings. As part of the remodeling and
expansion, a new modern, institutional quality, stone facade will replace a mix of
commercial storefronts of masonry and stone finishes. (See renderings as submitted as
a part of this application.)
As an Orthodox Jewish institution, congregants are prohibited from driving to the facility
on the Sabbath; sundown Friday thru sundown Saturday as well as on major holidays
such that there will be no change in the traffic conditions due to the remodeling of the
building. Bicycle parking will be provided as part of the site improvements even though


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use of bicycles would be prohibited on the Sabbath and religious education for children
is not normally provided on-site.
As part of the remodeling work the facilities will have improved fire protection and will
be fully sprinklered with alarm tied to the Skokie Fire Department. Similarly, the
Mechanical, Electrical and Plumbing systems will be designed in accordance with the
current energy code and the kitchen facilities will be upgraded to comply with the
community's health code requirements.
The petitioner contends that upon completion, Congregation Or Torah will be a better
neighbor and the improvements will enhance the general welfare of the community
improving property values.
Staff supported the expansion with some limits on use in order to support the parking
relief requested. Staff acknowledges the religious practice of restrictions on operating a
motor vehicle on the Sabbath, sundown Friday thru sundown Saturday, as well as on
major holidays, to justify reduced off-street parking. However, the building may also be
used at other times, for smaller religious gatherings, larger social gatherings, or
religious education. The standard for relief under these circumstances is to provide, at
minimum, the off-street parking requirements of the next most intensive use. The
Engineering Division has analyzed the other uses in the building and has determined
parking should be provided for the banquet-type gathering use with a parking
requirement of 1 space for every 100 ft2 of floor area, or at least 44 vehicle parking
spaces and 2 bicycle parking spaces. The proposed site plan provided in case 2017-59P
indicates 48 vehicle parking spaces and 4 bicycle parking spaces.
The discussion from the Commissioners on this case was primarily about use of the
social hall, use of public parking lots, the practice of restricting parking lot access, and
the general concern about needing a more comprehensive parking plan for the whole
neighborhood.
Additional analysis about this case and discussion can be found in the attached Staff
Report and meeting minutes.


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. Three interested
parties spoke about this case.
One neighbor testified that the synagogue is not a good neighbor, stating on-site and
on-street parking concerns and providing photographs to the Commission. She also felt
that the cumulative effects of other commercial parking accommodations in the area,
including longer-term commercial vehicle parking in public parking lots, compound the
problems. She contended that Police enforcement is not a good way to control on-
street parking because even though the police ticket the cars, the violations get
dismissed for religious observances. She felt that it is an inconvenience to homeowners
because less than ¼ of the homes have garages and even less have driveways. She
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asked that before allowing the expansion, the Village should address the parking
problem in the neighborhood, and felt that the synagogue has outgrown the area.
Two other neighbors spoke in support of the request noting the aesthetic improvements
of the building, that high holidays and other special events that might occur in the
building do not coincide, and the infrequency of parking problems.


APPEARANCE COMMISSION
At its November 8, 2017, meeting, the Appearance Commission approved the proposed
building, landscaping, and signage (case 2017-072A), as submitted.


PLAN COMMISSION RECOMMENDATIONS AND VOTING
The Plan Commission recommended, by a vote of 5 ayes, 0 nays, and 4 members
absent, that the petitioner’s request for a special use permit to expand a religious
assembly use at 3800 Dempster Street in a B2 Commercial zoning district, be
APPROVED subject to the attached Positive Findings of Fact and Recommended
Special Use Permit Conditions.
The Plan Commission further recommended that relief be granted from the following
sections of the Zoning chapter:
 1. §118-218(2) to reduce the required off-street motor vehicle parking from 188 to
 48, and
 2. §118-222 to proportionally reduce the required bike parking
Finally, the Plan Commission recommended that the current special use permit V.O.
#08-11-Z-3648, and its amendment, V.O. #14-10-Z-4098, be repealed.




ATTACHMENTS
1. Plan Commission Recommended Conditions for 2017-60P, dated March 5, 2018
2. Plan Commission Positive Findings of Fact for 2017-60P, dated March 5, 2018
3. Staff Report for 2017-60P, dated February 1, 2018
4. Minutes of Plan Commission Meeting, dated February 1, 2018
5. Parking Analysis Worksheet, 3800-3838 Dempster, dated December 4, 2017
6. Site Plan r2, dated December 18, 2017
7. Furniture Plan D2a, dated November 15, 2017
8. Land Use and Zoning Map




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PLAN COMMISSION
RECOMMENDED CONDITIONS 2017-60P: Special Use Permit
Plan Commission Council Chambers, 8:00 PM, March 5, 2018


 1. The use must comply with all applicable site plan conditions in Village Ordinance
 <insert date of final approved ordinance for case 2017-59P>.
 2. As a condition of the parking relief, a minimum of 48 off-street vehicle parking
 spaces must be provided on-site, a minimum of 4 bicycle parking spaces must be
 provided on-site, and areas used for social gathering when religious restrictions
 on driving are not in place are limited to 4,849 ft2. (Standard).
 3. Areas used for social gathering are limited to 228 seats as shown in the
 approved furniture plan.
 4. The parking relief that is granted applies only to the Congregation Or Torah only
 so long as it strictly enforces the Jewish religious laws which prohibit the use of
 motor vehicles on the Sabbath and High Holidays. Any other group that wishes
 to use any part of the building shown in the approved site plan for religious
 assembly is subject to the off-street parking requirements in the Zoning chapter
 of the Village Code.




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PLAN COMMISSION
POSITIVE FINDINGS OF FACT 2017-60P: Special Use Permit
Community Development Department Council Chambers, 7:30 PM, March 5, 2018


Consideration Finding
The request is harmonious with and does The proposed site plan unifies a
not adversely affect adjacent properties. disjointed site and improves the parking
 lots. The architecture also unifies
 formerly commercial structures.
The request can demonstrate that Adequate public facilities exist to serve
adequate public facilities, including roads, the requested use of the facilities.
drainage, utilities, 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 No problems are anticipated with respect
provision for maintenance of the associated to the maintenance of the associated
structures. structure.
The request has considered and, to the Improved landscaping and new parking
degree possible, addressed the adverse lot and parkway trees improve water
effects on the natural environment. infiltration and shade.
The request will not create undue traffic Use of vehicles is generally not permitted
congestion. by the religious practice of the religious
 use on the site for the primary use of the
 building. Use of the site will not create
 undue traffic congestion.
The request will not adversely affect public The request will not adversely affect
health, safety, and welfare. public health, safety, and welfare.
The request conforms to all applicable All applicable provisions of this code are
provisions of this code, except where relief conformed to, except where relief is
is granted with the request. granted with the request.




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STAFF REPORT 2017-60P: Special Use Permit
Community Development Department Council Chambers, 7:30 PM, February 1, 2018


To: Paul Luke, Plan Commission Chairperson
From: Steve Marciani, AICP, Planning Supervisor
Case: 2017-60P: Special Use Permit
 Congregation Or Torah religious assembly

 Related Case – 2017-59P: Site Plan Approval

General Information
Location 3800 Dempster Street
Purpose A request for a special use permit to expand a religious assembly
 use at 3800 Dempster Street and relief from the following
 sections of the Skokie Village Code: §118-218(2) to reduce the
 required off-street motor vehicle parking from 188 to 48, §118-
 222 to proportionally reduce the required bike parking, and any
 other relief discovered during the review of this request.
Petitioner Congregation Or Torah
Size of Site Approximately 54,200 ft2 (1.24 acres) with frontage on Dempster
 Street and Hamlin Avenue
Existing Zoning & B2 Commercial – religious assembly.
Land Use
Adjacent Zoning & North R1 Single Family – detached residences
Land Use
 South R2 Single Family – detached residences
 East B2 Commercial – B2 Commercial – caterer, full-service
 restaurant, beauty parlor, vacant commercial
 West B2 Commercial – limited service restaurants with drive-
 through facilities.
Comprehensive Plan The site is designated as Retail/Service Commercial.


SITE INFORMATION
 Public sidewalks run along Dempster Street and Hamlin Avenue.
 Currently, three curb cuts serve the site: 2 on Dempster Street and 1 on Hamlin
 Avenue.
 Overhead utilities currently serve the site from the north.
 The site is directly served by the Pace 250 Dempster bus.
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PETITIONERS’ SUBMITTAL
The petitioner is requesting a special use permit to expand a religious assembly use at
3800 Dempster Street and relief from the following sections of the Skokie Village Code:
§118-218(2) to reduce the required off-street motor vehicle parking from 188 to 48,
§118-222 to proportionally reduce the required bike parking, and any other relief
discovered during the review of this request.
The petitioner’s statement was submitted for both the site plan approval and the special
use permit:
 Congregation Or Torah has been a member of the Skokie community since its founding in 1969.
 Over the past 48 years it has grown to be the largest modern Orthodox congregation in the
 Midwest with 393 member families, most of whom are Skokie homeowners living within seven
 blocks of the synagogue located at Dempster and Hamlin Streets.
 Originally remodeled in 1992 the congregation occupied a facility of approximately 14,700 square
 feet. This was expanded to 20,600 square feet in 2005 when the congregations acquired the
 adjoining "Poochy's" building. This facility, which is separate from the original synagogue, houses
 a second sanctuary and classroom facilities.
 The proposed remodeling and addition will combine the two separate buildings into one unified
 facilities of 28,440 square feet. The project will improve the main and west sanctuaries as well as
 the small sanctuary and library that are used for daily observance and education. The project will
 further provide additional classrooms, improved offices, welfare and social hall facilities. There is
 no change in occupancy, use or function as a result of these improvements.
 Central to scope of the project is the unification of various activities and facilities that presently
 are housed in separate buildings. As part of the remodeling and expansion, a new modern,
 institutional quality, stone facades will replace a mix of commercial storefronts masonry and
 stone finishes. (See renderings as submitted as a part of this application.)
 The redevelopment of the site will also include improvements to the east and west parking lots
 and main entry plaza at Hamlin Street. The project will provide new landscape around the
 building and expanded landscape areas and planting islands along with improved site lighting. All
 of which will serve to improve local property values by anchoring the corner of Dempster and
 Hamlin Streets with a well-planned, first quality, institutional property.
 As an Orthodox Jewish institution congregants are prohibited from driving to the facility on the
 Sabbath, sundown Friday thru sundown Saturday as well as on major holidays such that there
 will be no change in the traffic conditions due to the remodeling of the building. Bicycle parking
 will be provide as part of the site improvements even though use of bicycles would be prohibited
 on the Sabbath and religious education for children is not normally provided on-site.
 As part of the remodeling work the facilities will have improved fire protection and will be fully
 sprinklered with alarm ties to the Skokie Fire Department. Similarly, the Mechanical, Electrical
 and Plumbing systems will be designed in accordance with the current energy code and the
 kitchen facilities will be upgraded to comply with the community's health code requirements.
 Upon completion, Congregation Or Torah will be a better neighbor and the improvements will
 enhance the general welfare of the community improving property values.




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STAFF ANALYSIS
All pertinent departments and divisions were offered an opportunity to comment on this
case. The Forestry Division and Fire Prevention Bureau comments were included in the
related site plan approval case (2017-59P). The Engineering and Planning Divisions
provided comments on the subject case.
Staff supports the proposed use with some limits on use in order to support the parking
relief requested. Staff acknowledges the religious practice of restrictions on operating a
motor vehicle on Sabbath, sundown Friday thru sundown Saturday, as well as on major
holidays, to justify reduced off-street parking. However, the building may also be used
at other times, for smaller religious gatherings, larger social gatherings, or religious
education. The standard for relief under these circumstances is to provide, at
minimum, the off-street parking requirements of the next most intensive use. The
Engineering Division has analyzed the other uses in the building and has determined
parking should be provided for the banquet-type gathering use with a parking
requirement of 1 space for every 100 ft2 of floor area, or at least 44 vehicle parking
spaces and 2 bicycle parking spaces. The proposed site plan provided in case 2017-59P
indicates 48 vehicle parking spaces and 4 bicycle parking spaces.

APPEARANCE COMMISSION
At its November 8, 2017, meeting, the Appearance Commission approved the proposed
building, landscaping, and signage (case 2017-072A), as submitted.


STAFF RECOMMENDATIONS
Staff recommends that the petitioners’ request to expand a religious assembly use at
3800 Dempster Street in a B2 Commercial zoning district, be APPROVED subject to the
attached Positive Findings of Fact and Recommended Special Use Permit Conditions
listed below.
Staff further recommends that relief be granted from the following sections of the
Zoning chapter:
 1. §118-218(2) to reduce the required off-street motor vehicle parking from 188 to
 48, and
 2. §118-222 to proportionally reduce the required bike parking
Finally, Staff recommends that the current special use permit V.O. #08-11-Z-3648, and
its amendment, V.O. #14-10-Z-4098, be repealed.


RECOMMENDED SPECIAL USE PERMIT CONDITIONS
1. The use must comply with all applicable site plan conditions in Village Ordinance
 <insert date of final approved ordinance for case 2017-59P>.

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2. As a condition of the parking relief, a minimum of 48 off-street vehicle parking
 spaces must be provided on-site, a minimum of 4 bicycle parking spaces must be
 provided on-site, and areas used for social gathering when religious restrictions on
 driving are not in place are limited to 4,849 ft2. (Standard).
3. Areas used for social gathering are limited to 228 seats as shown in the approved
 furniture plan.
4. The parking relief that is granted applies only to the Congregation Or Torah only so
 long as it strictly enforces the Jewish religious laws which prohibit the use of motor
 vehicles on the Sabbath and High Holidays. Any other group that wishes to use any
 part of the building shown in the approved site plan for religious assembly is subject
 to the off-street parking requirements in the Zoning chapter of the Village Code.


ATTACHMENTS
 1. Proposed Findings of Fact, dated February 1, 2018
 2. Parking Analysis Worksheet, 3800-3838 Dempster, dated December 4, 2017
 3. Site Plan r2, dated December 18, 2017
 4. Furniture Plan D2a, dated November 15, 2017
 5. Land Use and Zoning Map




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 Plan Commission Meeting Minutes
 Date: February 1, 2018

A motion was made by Commissioner S. Berman and seconded by Commissioner Marek
to approve the minutes of the January 18, 2018 meeting.

The chairman took roll to confirm that there was a quorum present.

Case Description

2017-59P – Site Plan Approval: 3800 Dempster Street
Congregation Or Torah requests site plan approval at 3800 Dempster Street for a lot
over 1 acre in size in a B2 Commercial zoning district, as required by §118-58 of the
Skokie Village Code, and relief from §118-143(3)(b.) to continue a pre-existing rear
yard setback, not abutting an alley and abutting an R1 Single-Family zoning district,
that is less than 16’ and any other relief discovered during the review of this request.

2017-60P – Special Use Permit: 3800 Dempster Street
Congregation Or Torah requests a special use permit to expand a religious assembly
use at 3800 Dempster Street and relief from the following sections of the Skokie Village
Code: §118-218(2) to reduce the required off-street motor vehicle parking from 188 to
48, §118-222 to proportionally reduce the required bike parking, and any other relief
discovered during the review of this request.

PINs: 10-14-310-055-0000, 10-14-310-056-0000, and 10-14-310-064-0000

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

Discussion and Interested Parties

Legal notice was properly advertised, posted, and delivered to property owners in the
area as prescribed by the Zoning Chapter. Notice was determined by Corporation
Counsel to be proper and correct.

Lawrence Freedman of Ash, Anos, Freedman & Logan, LLC, and Marc Amstadter of
Amstadter Architects presented the cases on behalf of their client, Congregation Or
Torah.

Mr. Amstadter explained the site plan. He was responsible for the design of the
expansion as well as the remodel of the existing synagogue. The new plan stays within
the existing site and expands to the west taking down the “Poochie’s” building. A
second minion, classrooms, and support space will take its place.

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A commissioner asked if the main entrance to the building will be moved. Mr.
Amstadter stated that the building entrance will remain on the east side, at Dempster
Street and Hamlin Avenue. The end result will be a transformation of a converted men’s
clothing store and glass & brick storefronts into a unified, modern, traditional,
institutional looking building cladded in stone panels. Both the east & west sides of the
building will have similar canopies but most congregants come in from the east.

A commissioner wanted confirmation that the Appearance Commission approved the
submission. Staff stated that on November 8, 2017, the Appearance Commission
approved the proposal and endorsed the signage relief for a wall sign facing the west
side parking lot.

Mr. Freedman addressed the special use request. Parking for the synagogue is less than
what the Village Code requires. The congregation is orthodox and driving is prohibited
on the Sabbath and high holidays, therefore, the required parking was based on the
square footage of the social hall and the maximum of 262 seats.

Staff requested that the submitted reports be accepted into the record as presented.
The site plan approval request was necessary because the site is more than 1 acre.
The current building has an inefficient parking lot with an abundance of concrete and
too few parking spaces. It will be replaced with an efficient lot with 1 less curb cut and
aesthetically pleasing landscaping.

Currently, the parking lot on the west side is a shared lot; several separate lots adjacent
to each other. The chairman inquired if the parking lot will remain looking as is. Staff
answered that the parking lots with the many cross easements will look like 1 cohesive
parking lot. In the past, this long block was under single ownership and they were not
interested in creating a planned development. Parcels were sold off and now each
business is responsible for their own required parking on their own lot. Mr. Freedman
added that the easements are for access and not for parking.

A commissioner asked that with the cross easements for the synagogue, Pita Inn,
Dunkin Donuts and Burger King, can “reserved” signage be installed. Staff answered
that even though there are cross easements, no reserved parking signage is allowed in
the multi-tenant parking lot because there will only be 4 surplus spaces.

The special use request is an expansion of an existing use. There will be no change in
occupancy or use. They are remodeling and combining 2 separate buildings into 1.

A commissioner voiced concern that the social hall has moveable walls and therefore
could accommodate more people if needed. Staff stated that the parking ratio used
was the same as a restaurant; 1 per 100 ft. and used the maximum amount of seats –
262 so they wouldn’t need any more than the 48 spaces.

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Richele Sabbara, of 8743 Hamlin Ave., lives across the street from the synagogue. She
stated that the synagogue is not a good neighbor. She submitted 6 days of pictures
over a 2-week period depicting an almost full parking lot. Overflow comes to the
residential streets. Cars are left on the streets and they cannot get plowed. The police
ticket the cars but the violations get dismissed for religious observances. It is an
inconvenience to homeowners. In an area surrounded by Hamlin, Ridgeway, and Avers
less that ¼ of the homes have garages; even less have driveways. Homeowners have
to give up portions of their properties to put in a parking slab. She has a small lot and
can’t build a garage. Her husband, with a disability, has to park 2 blocks away. Before
allowing the expansion, the village should address the problem. It is not fair to
homeowners. The synagogue has overgrown the area.

The Village has given forgiveness to 4 businesses in the area to operate without proper
parking. In the nearby lot, Ms. Sabbara noted 9 business vehicles, 8 taxicabs and
trucks, and 5 inoperable cars taking up parking spaces for an extended time leaving
only a handful of spaces for the 13 stores surrounding it. Employees of those
businesses can’t even park there.

A commissioner wanted confirmation that there is a concern within the whole area.
The parking solutions are not working. Allowing the expansion is making the
homeowners suffer. The Police shouldn’t need to be called so the street could be
plowed. If the Village is going to allow this, then the parking should be fixed first.

Ms. Sabarra added that it is not only on the holidays; special events take place under
tents in the parking lot which bring in friends and family and just adds to the traffic.
She gets nasty looks and comments when she asks people not to park in front of her
house.

She also noted that quite frequently the synagogue uses chains and a security guard to
keep people out of their lot.

Arnie Levitan, 3750 Enfield is a neighbor but not a member of Or Torah. He has been a
resident of the area since 1968. He has been involved with the Young Israel
Synagogue which moved away from the area taking some of the traffic with them. The
congregation is an asset to the community and the Village. Surrounding the inefficient
and different facades to look unified is good for property values. The activities and
events do not overlap with holidays. Congregation members are reminded to be
cognizant and considerate of the neighbors. He is in support of the project.

Batyah Cohen, lived at 8737 Hamlin for 8 years and now lives at 3801 Enfield, directly
behind the synagogue. She is not a member of Or Torah. She agrees that parking
south of Dempster Street is tight and there are houses without garages or driveways.
In the 8 years that she lived there, only a very few times did she not have parking
available. Most people are considerate and leave the area quickly. In fact, people ask

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her permission to park in front of her house or use her driveway. She finds the
synagogue to be a positive neighbor and is looking forward to the project.

A commissioner asked how many notices were sent out for this meeting. According to
the affidavit, Corporation Counsel counted 47 entries.

Another commissioner asked about the comments made regarding commercial parking
in the nearby Village parking lot. Staff answered that a parking study was done for the
area years ago and some uses have grandfather rights. He also stated that the parking
lot for the synagogue cannot be used for anything other than required parking.

The Community Development director added that the East Prairie and Dempster parking
lot was constructed in the 80s when the East Dempster Street Program was put in
place. The Village bought several buildings and put up the lot for the use by
surrounding businesses to eliminate the problem of customers backing their cars out
onto Dempster Street. He also explained that taxicabs and commercial vehicles are not
allowed to park on residentially zoned streets and therefore, the Village has authorized
the use of commercial lots with a parking permit.

Another commissioner asked about the chaining off of the synagogue lot.
David Blumenthal, 8544 Hamlin, stated that he is in charge of security for Congregation
Or Torah. The east lot is chained off because the synagogue prohibits driving on Friday
nights, Saturdays, Saturday nights and high holidays and does not allow cars to be
parked in the east lot. The security guard parks his car in the driveway as a deterrent.
The west side lot was chained occasionally as a means of limiting cars because many
children would walk through there.

Ms. Sabarra commented that homeowners would be happy if parking stickers could be
issued for the residential streets in the area. Staff answered that there are specific
areas that do have zoned parking permits but it is used for long-term parking - the train
station, Oakton Community College, and Niles North High School.

In closing, Mr. Freedman stated that the petitioner has read the staff recommended
conditions and is in agreement with them.


Recommendations and Voting

Case 2017-59P
A motion was made to accept the staff report requesting site plan approval at 3800
Dempster Street for a lot over 1 acre in size in a B2 Commercial zoning district.

A commissioner requested that staff study this area for further possible parking
recommendations.

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Motion: Mitchell Second: Marek Absent: Burman,
 Laxpati,
 Paradise &
 Villegas

Ayes: 5
Nays: 0


Case 2017-60P
A motion was made to accept the staff report for a special use permit to expand a
religious assembly use at 3800 Dempster Street and relief to reduce the required off-
street parking requirement for motor vehicles and bicycles.

Motion: Mitchell Second: Marek Absent: Burman,
 Laxpati,
 Paradise &
 Villegas

The chairman added that when Congregation Or Torah purchased the property to the
east, there were many parking complaints. The synagogue has worked hard to make it
better and the problems eased up. He addressed the synagogue to watch the parking
situation so that a good relationship can be maintained with their neighbors and he
advised the neighbors to talk to the congregation about parking issues.

The Plan Commission congratulated Paul Luke for being re-appointed chairman for
another term.




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MINUTES of a regular meeting of the Mayor and the Board of Trustees of the Village of
Skokie, Cook County, Illinois held in the Council Chambers at 5127 Oakton Street at 8
p.m. on Monday March 5, 2018

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

* Approve, as submitted, minutes of regular meeting held Tuesday, February 20, 2018.
Omnibus vote.

* Approve Voucher List #20-FY18 of March 5, 2018.
Omnibus vote.

* Appointments, Reappointments and Resignations.
 A. Appointments
 Economic Development Commission: Barbara Carley
 Plan Commission: Ross Mathee

B. Resignations
 Economic Development Commission: Ross Mathee
 Plan Commission: Dave Marek
Omnibus vote.


Report of the Village Manager.
A. 2017 Tax Levy Abatement Ordinance.
Motion to approve the 2017 Tax Levy Abatement Ordinance. This is a first reading and review
with a second reading March 19th and approval.

B. Authorization of Ordinance for General Obligation Bonds Series 2018A.
The Village intends to issue $9,990,000 in General Obligation Bonds to fund necessary site
improvements and the construction of a parking garage adjacent to the 8000 North
redevelopment project.
This is a first reading and will be back on the agenda March 19 for second reading and approval.

*C. 2018 Water Main & Sewer Rehabilitation Improvement Project – Joel Kennedy
Construction, Chicago, Illinois - $2,151,135.
Motion to award a contract to Joel Kennedy Construction, Chicago, IL in the amount of
$2,151,135 for the 2018 water main & sewer rehabilitation improvement project.
Omnibus vote.

*D.Construction Material Testing & Inspection Services for Various Village Infrastructure
Projects – Construction & Geotechnical Material Testing, Inc., Elk Grove Village, Illinois –
$85,980.
Motion to award a contract to Construction & Geotechnical Material Testing, Inc., Elk Grove
Village, IL in the amount of $85,980 for construction material testing & inspection services for
various village infrastructure projects.
Omnibus vote.
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Report of the Corporation Counsel.
CONSENT
*A. Ordinance 18-3-Z-4362
Motion to adopt an ordinance vacating certain portions of an unopened and unimproved
residential street and alley within an area bounded by Grove Street, East Prairie Road and
Lake Street, in an R1 Single-Family district (2017-28P). This item is on the consent
agenda for second reading and adoption.
Omnibus vote.

*B. Ordinance 18-3-Z-4363
Motion to adopt an ordinance amending Chapter 118, Article IV, Section 118-218 of the
Skokie Village Code pertaining to required number of vehicle parking spaces (2017-50P).
This item is on the consent agenda for second reading and adoption.
Omnibus vote.

*C. Ordinance 18-3-Z-4364
Motion to adopt an ordinance amending Chapter 118, Appendix A, of the Skokie Village
Code pertaining to colleges and universities (2017-58P). This item is on the consent
agenda for second reading and adoption.
Omnibus vote.

FIRST READING
D. An ordinance establishing Special Service Area #10 for the 3550 block of Lake
Street in the Village of Skokie. This item is on the agenda for first reading and will be on
the March 19, 2018 agenda for second reading and adoption.

Unfinished Business.
A. One-Year Action Plan for Community Development Block Grant Program Year 2018-19.
Planner/CDBG Administrator Carrie J. Haberstich made a presentation with an overview and
background of the Consolidated Plan and Action Plan.
The term of the five-year Consolidated Plan is from May 1, 2015, through April 30, 2020. The
primary elements of the Consolidated Plan include the public participation process, needs
assessment, housing market analysis, and strategic plan – addressing community issues
particularly as they relate to low/moderate-income Skokie residents. The Consolidated Plan is
required by the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) of all communities
receiving CDBG entitlement funds. This year’s Action Plan will be the 4th of five plans for the
current Consolidated Plan term.

The Action Plan will serve as the annual funding application to HUD for CDBG funding. It will
include the Application for Federal Assistance Form (Standard Form 424), executive summary,
the Village’s strategies to address community development needs, project and activity
descriptions, and certifications regarding Skokie's eligibility to apply for federal funding. In
addition, the Action Plan will address the Village's continued efforts to prevent homelessness,
aid persons with special needs, enhance the supply of affordable housing, reduce lead-based
paint hazards, enhance social services, and promote citizen participation in the CDBG process.
Furthermore, the plan anticipates planned coordination between various Village departments and
social service providers in the Skokie area.
We have not been informed of the Village’s entitlement amount, so we continue to estimate
$500,000 in entitlement funds with the flexibility options presented at the February public
hearing and in the Executive Summary and Section AP-15 of the draft Action Plan. The
estimated budgeted grand total remains at $527,168.
Motion to approve the One-Year Action Plan for Community Development Block Grant Program
Year 2018-2019.
Moved: Trustee Gray-Keeler Seconded: Trustee Klein
Ayes: Roberts, Sutker, Bromberg, Klein, Gray-Keeler and Mayor Van Dusen
Nays: None.
Absent: Ulrich.
MOTION CARRIED
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Plan Commission.
A. Plan Commission Case 2017-59P – Site Plan Approval: 3800 Dempster Street
Motion to concur with the Plan Commission to approve the petitioner’s request for site
plan approval for additions to the existing building and parking facilities modifications at
3800 Dempster be approved subject to all conditions.
Moved: Trustee Bromberg Seconded: Trustee Gray-Keeler
Ayes: Roberts, Sutker, Bromberg, Klein, Gray-Keeler and Mayor Van Dusen
Nays: None.
Absent: Ulrich.
MOTION CARRIED

B. Plan Commission Case 2017-60P – Special Use Permit: 3800 Dempster Street
Motion to concur with the petitioner’s request for a special use permit to expand a
religious assembly use at 3800 Dempster in a B2 Commercial zoning district be approved
subject to all conditions.
Moved: Trustee Sutker Seconded: Trustee Roberts
Ayes: Roberts, Sutker, Bromberg, Klein, Gray-Keeler and Mayor Van Dusen
Nays: None.
Absent: Ulrich.
MOTION CARRIED

Citizen Comments.
Mayor Van Dusen commented on the Loyola Rambler Basketball team who will be
playing in the NCAA Championship .




Adjournment
Motion to adjourn at 8:40 p.m.
Moved: Trustee Bromberg Seconded: Trustee Sutker
Ayes: Roberts, Sutker, Bromberg, Klein, Gray-Keeler and Mayor Van Dusen
Nays: None.
Absent: Ulrich.
MOTION CARRIED




 __________________________
 Pramod Shah, Village Clerk


Approved:



________________________________

Mayor George Van Dusen
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