Plan Commission — Skokie, IL
Date: 2025-03-20

Plan Commission
 Thursday, March 20, 2025 7:30 P.M.
 Skokie Village Hall, 5127 Oakton Street, Skokie, IL, Council Chambers



 I. Call to Order Declaration of Quorum

  II. Roll Call

 III. Approval of Meeting Minutes March 6, 2025

 IV. Old Business

  V. New Business

 a. 8046 Ridgeway Avenue for an outdoor storage use.
 • 2025-02P: Special Use Permit: 8046 Ridgeway Avenue
 A special use permit for outdoor storage (display of vehicles for sale) in an M2
 Light Industry zoning district and any other relief that may be discovered during
 the review of this case.

 VI. Public Comment

VII. Communications from Staff

VIII. Adjournment




 Individuals with questions or feedback about an agenda item may contact Kate Portillo with the
 Community Development Department at 847-933-8297 or publiccomments@skokie.org.

 The Village, in compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, requests that persons with
 disabilities who require certain accommodations to allow them to observe or participate, or who have
 questions about the accessibility of the meeting facilities, contact the Village’s ADA Coordinator Angel
 Schnur at Angel.Schnur@skokie.org or 847-933-8400.

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 Plan Commission Meeting Minutes
 Date: March 6, 2025
 Skokie Village Hall, 5127 Oakton Street,
 Council Chambers

PLAN COMMISSION MEMBERS PRESENT: Paul Luke - Chair
 Jeff Burman, Vice-Chair,
 Scott Berman, Erica Crohn-Minchella,
 and Ross Mathee




PLAN COMMISSION MEMBERS ABSENT: Cindy Franklin, Talia Gevaryahu,
 Vijai Gupta, and Sigalle Shpayer



STAFF PRESENT: Tyler Kobylski, Asst Corp. Counsel,
 Johanna Nyden, Comm Dev Director,
 Kate Portillo, Planning Manager,
 Jose Acosta, Planning Coordinator,
 and Marlene Bargamian, Admin Asst.


(I) CALL TO ORDER
 A quorum being present, Chair Luke called the meeting to order at 7:40 PM.


(II) APPROVAL OF MINUTES
 A motion to approve the minutes of the February 20, 2025 meeting was made by
 Commissioner Scott Berman and seconded by Commissioner Erica Minchella.

 Ayes: Unanimous voice vote. The motion passes.

(III) NEW BUSINESS
 a. Case 2025-03P: Site Plan Approval: 5701 Oakton Street, 7700 Gross
 Point Road, and 7720 Gross Point Road
 Community High School District No. 219 (Trustees of Schools, Township 41 North,
 Range 13, East of the Third Principal Meridian, in Cook County, Illinois) requests site
 plan approval for a 4-lot planned development at 5701 Oakton Street, in an R2
 Single-Family zoning district, and at 7700 Gross Point Road and 7720 Gross Point
 Road, in an M1 Office Assembly Industry zoning district, in order to construct a 2-
 story building that will serve as the new location of Niles Central High School and a


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 3-story building addition at Niles West High School, along with reconfigured surface
 parking, new stormwater detention, and a new signalized intersection at Gross Point
 Road, relief from §82-7(12) to provide directional signs that exceed 4 square feet
 and have a maximum dimension greater than 38 inches in one direction, relief from
 §82-26(a) to allow the installation of directional signs in a residential zoning district,
 relief from §118-218(b)(4) to allow existing office parking less than 1 parking space
 per 300 square feet of net floor area, relief from §118-233(b) to not provide a
 landscape plan addressing all requirements of the Zoning Chapter, and relief from
 §118-233(e) to not provide 1 parking lot tree for every 15 parking spaces within the
 interior of the parking area, and any other relief that may be discovered during the
 review of this case.
 PINs: 10-29-208-027-0000, 10-29-208-028-0000, 10-29-208-029-0000, and
 10-29-210-012-0000

 Corporation Counsel, Tyler Kobylski, determined that notice was proper and
 correct.

 Jose Acosta, Planning Coordinator, requested that the staff report be accepted
 into the record as written. He stated that staff is supportive of the request for
 additions to the District 219 campus including the 4 items of relief. He displayed
 the site plan, Findings of Fact, and recommended conditions. The 2-story
 building is new construction for the Niles Central High School (an alternative
 education use) on the southeast side while the 3-story addition will be on the
 northeast side of Niles West school building. The proposal includes
 reconfigured surface parking, new stormwater detention, and a new traffic
 signal on Gross Point Road.

 It was discovered during the review of this case that IDOT owns the parking lot
 on the northeast corner. However, it is included in the site plan approval
 request. The petitioner and IDOT are in communication and a formal
 agreement is being drawn up for the use of this lot.

 The improvements made will positively impact traffic congestion and vehicular
 and pedestrian safety at the school and in the neighborhood. As part of the new
 traffic signal, a new walkway is proposed from Gross Point Road to Oakton
 Street to provide pedestrian access to the new Niles Central High School.

 Also, as part of this project, a condition will be added that the unimproved
 driveway portion of Austin Avenue which serves the football stadium on the
 west side of the campus will be paved to Village standards when the
 resurfacing of Austin Avenue takes place.

 Items of relief include:
 - Install directional signs in a residential district.


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 - Allow directional signs to be in excess of 4 sq. ft and be greater than
 38” in one direction.
 - Waive the requirement of 1 parking lot tree for every 15 parking
 spaces.
 - Waive landscaping between the property line and the continuous
 curbing adjacent to street frontages in parking lots.

 Scott Berman inquired if a separate approval is needed from IDOT regarding
 the parking lot that they own. Community Development Director, Johanna
 Nyden answered that the parking lot has long been part of the site and is
 considered part of the application.

 Ken Florey, attorney from Robbins Schwartz and Athi Toufexis, architect of
 Studio GC representing the school showed a power point slide show of their
 proposal. They added that the student body is not increasing. The educational
 services of Niles Central are for Niles West & Niles North students only – no out
 of district enrollees. They also mentioned that the no landscaping within the
 school lots is a safety protocol so people cannot hide.

 Scott Berman asked about the stormwater detention and the decrease in
 parking spaces. Jim Vreeland, Asst. Superintendent for Business answered
 that the stormwater detention is all underground. The net decrease in parking
 lot spaces is due to the repurposing of the space that Drivers-Ed and bus
 parking utilized.

 Ross Mathee wanted confirmation that the School Board has approved the
 project. He also inquired where the school administrative office will be located.
 Mr. Florey stated that the administration and business offices will still be on-site
 locating in the main school building addition.

(IV) RECOMMENDATIONS AND VOTING
 A motion was made to approve as presented the recommendations of staff for
 site plan approval to construct a 2-story building which will serve as the new
 location of Niles Central High School and a 3-story building addition at Niles
 West High School, along with reconfigured surface parking, new stormwater
 detention, and a new signalization intersection at Gross Point Road.
 Motion: J. Burman Second: E. Minchella

 Ayes: 5
 Nays: 0

 A motion was made to accept the following 4 items of relief:
 - Provide directional signs in a residential district.



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 - To allow directional signs to exceed 4 sq. ft and 38 inches in one
 direction.
 - To waive the requirement of 1 parking lot tree within the interior of the
 parking area for every 15 parking spaces.
 - To waive the requirement for landscaping between the property line
 and the continuous curbing adjacent to the street frontages in parking
 lots.

 Motion: S. Berman Second: J. Burman

 Ayes: 5
 Nays: 0

(V) PULIC COMMENTS
 There was no public comment.


(VI) ITEMS FOR COMMUNICATION
 None

(VII) ADJOURNMENT
 Chair Luke adjourned the meeting at 8:08 PM.




 Respectfully submitted,
 Marlene Bargamian,
 Administrative Asst.




# 625188 Plan Commission meeting minutes March 6, 2025
Staff Report 8046 Ridgeway Avenue
Community Development Department Council Chambers, 7:30 PM, March 20, 2025


To: Paul Luke, Chairman, Skokie Plan Commission
From: Mike Voitik, Planning Coordinator

Re: 2025-02P: Special Use Permit – 8046 Ridgeway Avenue

General Information
Location 8046 Ridgeway Avenue
Petitioner Chicago Title Land Trust Company, as Trustee Under Trust
 #53330-SK, dated September 1, 1995 on behalf of Rashid Ahmed
Request Special use permit for outdoor storage
Size of Site 20,313 square feet (0.466 acres) with frontage on Ridgeway
 Avenue
Existing Zoning & M2 Light Industry – wholesale trade establishment, car dealer
Land Use
Adjacent Zoning & North M2 Light Industry – chemicals, plastics, and rubber
Land Use products manufacturing
 South M2 Light Industry – electrical equipment, appliance, and
 component manufacturing
 East M2 Light Industry – real estate services, special trades
 contractors, wood products establishment, car dealer,
 wholesale trade establishment
 West R2 Single-Family – detached residences
Comprehensive Plan The site is designated as manufacturing/service employment.


SITE INFORMATION
 The site consists of a multitenant one- and two-story industrial building and a
 surface parking lot containing 12 spaces.
 An additional unstriped paved area to the north of the building has historically been
 used for parking and unapproved outdoor storage.
 The striped parking lot south of the building is accessible via a one-way driveway
 from Ridgeway Avenue. This driveway also provides access to parking for the
 property at 8030 Ridgeway Avenue.
 The unstriped paved area to the north of the building is accessed from the adjacent
 public alley.
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 Overhead utilities run in a north-south direction along the west side of the alley to
 the west of the subject site.
 90-minute on-street parking, in effect Mondays through Saturdays from 7am to 6pm
 is present along the west side of Ridgeway Avenue, adjacent to the subject site.
 The remainder of the 8000 block of Ridgeway Avenue permits unrestricted on-street
 parking.




 Figure 1: View of the Subject Site Facing West




 Figure 2: View of the Subject Site Facing East



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 COMPLETE STREETS
  Public sidewalks are present along Ridgeway Avenue.
  No bicycle parking is present at the subject site.
  The closest bike route is along Main Street, three blocks to the north of the
 subject site.
  The CTA 97 Skokie bus runs 1 block to the south of the subject site. The CTA
 Yellow Line Oakton-Skokie station is located more than 1 mile to the west of the
 subject site.
  The subject site is within walking distance of residential neighborhoods, services,
 shopping, and schools.




 Figure 3: Aerial View of the Subject Site


PETITIONER’S SUBMITTAL
The petitioner is requesting a special use permit for outdoor storage at 8046 Ridgeway
Avenue in an M2 Light Industry zoning district, and any relief that may be discovered
during the review of this case.
The outdoor storage area will be operated in conjunction with the existing Car’s
Unlimited car dealer business, which is located within the northern end of the first floor
of the building. The business contains an administrative office and a garage space
where vehicles are prepped for sale. A special use permit is required in order to allow
the car dealer to park its vehicle inventory on an existing crushed gravel surface that is
located to the north of the building. The outdoor storage area will be able to
accommodate up to 9 vehicles while maintaining a walkway adjacent to the north side
of the building. An existing 8’-tall wood fence screens the storage area from view from


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Ridgeway Avenue and the storage area contains security cameras and motion detection
lighting.
The remainder of the area to the north of the building and directly east of the alley is
currently paved and will be striped to contain a total of 4 parallel parking spaces and a
driveway which will provide vehicular access between the alley and the outdoor storage
area. The petitioner also has permission from the property owner to use 4 of the
existing spaces in the parking lot to the south of the building.

STAFF ANALYSIS AND RECOMMENDATIONS
Staff recommends that the petitioner’s request for a special use permit for outdoor
storage at 8046 Ridgeway Avenue in an M2 Light Industry zoning district be
APPROVED, subject to the recommended conditions and attached Proposed Positive
Findings of Fact.
The special use permit will legalize usage of a portion of the 8040-8046 Ridgeway
Avenue property where unpermitted outdoor storage has occurred in the past.
Constructed in 1949, the building currently contains a car dealer, which has occupied
the space since 2024, as well as a wholesale trade establishment. The 8046 Ridgeway
tenant space was previously occupied by a different car dealer.
Sufficient on-site parking is provided for both tenants. Public parking is available along
both sides of Ridgeway Avenue and Keeney Street, to the north of the subject site.
Due to the presence of second story windows and vents, staff requests that no vehicles
be parked or stored within 5 feet of the north wall of the building in order to maintain
unobstructed access.
Prior to the petitioner’s use of the outdoor storage area, the property owner shall
restripe the south parking lot in order to bring the depths of the parking spaces into
compliance with Village Code requirements. A one-way sign shall be installed on the
subject site at the north side of the entrance to the south parking lot at Ridgeway
Avenue.

APPEARANCE COMMISSION
No modifications are being made to the building or signage at the subject site that
require Appearance Commission review.

ATTACHMENTS
1. Recommended Conditions for 2025-02P
2. Proposed Positive Findings of Fact for 2025-02P
3. Application for 2025-02P
4. Business Narrative
5. Site Plan, dated March 11, 2025
6. Plat of Survey, dated July 12, 1995
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7. Aerial and Zoning Map, dated February 18, 2025
8. Affidavit of Public Notice
9. Certificate of Publication
10. Photo of Sign on Property




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Recommended Conditions 2025-02P: Special Use Permit
Community Development Department Council Chambers, 7:30 PM, March 20, 2025


1. The petitioner shall develop the Subject Property in substantial conformance with
 the final Village approved Site Plan, dated <insert date of final approved plan>;
2. Prior to the use of the outdoor storage area, the property owner shall:
 a. Restripe the south parking lot in order to bring the depths of the parking
 spaces into compliance with Village Code requirements.
 b. Install a one-way sign on the subject site at the north side of the entrance to
 the south parking lot at Ridgeway Avenue;
3. No vehicles shall be permitted to be parked within 5 feet of the north wall of the
 building;
4. The petitioner shall submit to the Planning Division electronic files of the site and
 floor plans in their approved and finalized form.




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Proposed Positive Findings of Fact 2025-02P: Special Use Permit
Community Development Department Council Chambers, 7:30 PM, March 20, 2025


Consideration Finding
The request is harmonious with and does The outdoor storage area is screened
not adversely affect adjacent properties. from the view of Ridgeway Avenue by a
 solid wood fence and will not adversely
 affect adjacent properties.
The request can demonstrate that Adequate public facilities, including roads,
adequate public facilities, including roads, drainage, utilities, and police and fire
drainage, utilities, and police and fire protection currently exist to serve the
protection exist or will exist to serve the requested use.
requested use at the time such facilities are
needed.
The request demonstrates adequate Adequate provision for maintenance of
provision for maintenance of the associated the associated structures is demonstrated
structures. by the request. The property owner will
 be required to restripe the parking lot
 south of the building in order to bring the
 depths of the spaces into compliance with
 Village Code.
The request has considered and, to the No adverse effects on the natural
degree possible, addressed the adverse environment are anticipated. Adequate
effects on the natural environment. landscaping is present at the subject site.
The request will not create undue traffic It is not anticipated that the request will
congestion. create undue traffic congestion.
The request will not adversely affect public Public health, safety, and welfare will not
health, safety, and welfare. be adversely affected by the request.
 The petitioner will be prohibited from
 parking or storing vehicles within 5 feet
 of the north wall of the building in order
 to maintain unobstructed fire access.
The request conforms to all applicable All applicable provisions of this code are
provisions of this code, except where relief conformed to by the request.
is granted with the request.




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 Office U^eO^
 Petition for Special Use Permit Case Number:
 VXLLAGE OF SKOKIE PLAN COMMISSION Piann^ Brochure:
 Community Deveiopment Department FF: RFlM^LAF:
 Planning Division
 5127 Oakton Street • Stokie/ IL 60077
 Phone 847/933-8447 • Fax 847/673-0525

APPLXCATION MUST 8E COMPLETE IN ORDER TO SCHEDULE A HEARING DATE
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THE LEGAL Tn-LEHOLDER MUST SIGN THIS PETITION. Where the property is held in trust/ the trust officer must
sign the petition and Include a fetter naming ail beneficiaries of the trust and authorizing the beneHdaries to act on the
matters related to this petition requesL The undersigned acknowiedges and agrees that all documentation submitted
with this application becomes pubiic record and may be viewed by the pubiic. The undersigned understands and agrees
thai: if a special use permit/site plan approvaf is granted to this application, that the special use permit/site plan approval
ordinance, and any conditions contained therein, shall be recorded st the petitioner's expense in the Office of the
Recorder of Deeds for Cook County and thst failure to comply with any and all terms and conditions of the special use
permit/slte plan approval shall be csuse to initiate hearings to consider revocation of the special use permlt/slte plan
approval, as we!l as any related business license, as provided for in the Vlilage of Skokie Code.

 Any required fees or monies owed by the applicant to the Viffage must be psaicf as a condi'twn of approval.


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 SUBMITTAL REQUIREMENTS
a List all aspects of the proposed development that do not conform to the requirements of the Village of Skokie Code.
 Code Section Code Reauirement Requested Relief




 Current proof of ownership - current title policy or tract search (dated less than 3 months from application)
 Visit www.realinfo.net to obtain ownership information for each Property Identification Number (PIN) associated with
 the proposal.
 D If legal title is En trust/ list the names of the beneficiaries
 D If legal title is in a corporation, list the names of the principal officers and directors
 Letter of authorization from the titleholder ~ when someone other than the titleholder (or beneficiaries) or the
 /itteholder's attorney presents the principle testimony at the public hearing
 A statement of the effects of the proposed use upon the character of the neighborhood/ surrounding property values/
 tf^ffic conditions, public utilities/ storm water detention/ and other matters pertaining to the public health/ safety, morals
 and general welfare of the community. Give reasons to support your statements.
 Check made payable to "Village of Skokie" for application fees and applicable recording fees. ^ ^W. C>0
1 full si^e plan/ 3-ll"xl7" copies, and 1 .PDF file of the folfowing:
 Q Site plan/ drawn to scale/ showing buildings, parking spaces/ storm water detention facilities (if applicable)/ and
 all other significant data with all pertinent dimensions fully noted.
 Q Floor plans of the proposed structure or use.

1 full si^j? plan, 3-ll"xl7" copies/ and 1 .PDF file of the following:
 13. Plat of survey by an liiinois Licensed Surveyor showing alf existing site improvements and easements.
 E)( Landscape plan and plant list showing location/ genus/ species, common name, and sizes of all existing and
 ^ / proposed landscape items
 Detailed elevations of the outside appearance of new or altered structures
 3-ll"xl7" color copies and 1 .PDF fiie of architectural renderings if a new or altered structure
/PL.3<opies of a Traffic Impact Analysis (if required by Traffic Engineering Division)
^ Photographs of the area involved (if necessary)


Additional print and efectronic copies of all required fina) plans, renderings, and elevations as approved or modified by the
Appearance Commission and the Plan Commission may be required for the Village Board meeting.




NOTE: Evidence of personal notice to surrounding taxpayers of record within 250/ of the subject site and
occupants of the subject site wilt be required prior to the Plan Commission hearing. The notice shall be
delivered by regular mail not more than 45 days nor less than 15 days prior to the hearing. It is
recommended that the notice list be reviewed by Staff at least 17 days prior to the public hearing. The
Village of Skokie is not responsible for an incomplete or incorrect notice.




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 The Special Use permit pertains to an open blacktop lot we'd like to turn

into a private inventory parking lot for my Car Dealership. Due to the size and

limited movement of vehicles, it will not have an effect on the neighboring

residents and businesses. Customers of my business at 8046 Ridgeway can

comfortably park on the road parking or on the 12 space parking lot south of the

8040/8046 Rldgeway property in which we have 4 private spots. Proposed
parking lot is also lit up by motion lights and 24/7 surveillance is also installed.



 Proposed Parking lot will not have effect on following items: Property

Value, Traffic Conditions, public utilities, storm water detention, public health and

general welfare of community



Thanks,

Rashid Ahmed
773-739-3906

(lessee)
 Update: Parking Lot East of 8046 Ridgeway Avenue
 03/11/2025 (Measurements per Plat Of Survey)
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 Fence (8’ Height) (Shaded Black)
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 AFFIDAVIT OF PUBLIC NOTICE

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 My Commission Exptfcs October 20, 3027




The undersigned petitioner, on oath, states:


1. That they are the owner or duly authorized agent of the petitioner for the property located in
Skokie, IL, in the above noted case(s) now pending for public hearing before the Skokie Zoninj
Board of Appeals or before the Skokie Plan Commission,

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 Plan Commission Meeting Minutes
 Date: March 20, 2025
 Skokie Village Hall, 5127 Oakton Street,
 Council Chambers

PLAN COMMISSION MEMBERS PRESENT: Paul Luke - Chair
 Cindy Franklin, Talia Gevaryahu,
 Scott Berman, Erica Crohn-Minchella,




PLAN COMMISSION MEMBERS ABSENT: Jeff Burman, Vice-Chair,
 Ross Mathee, Vijai Gupta, and Sigalle
 Shpayer



STAFF PRESENT: Tyler Kobylski, Asst Corp. Counsel,
 Mike Voitik, Planning Coordinator
 Jose Acosta, Planning Coordinator,
 and Justin Malone, Neighborhood &
 Housing Coordinator – CDBG
 Administrator.


(I) CALL TO ORDER
 A quorum being present, Chair Luke called the meeting to order at 7:40 PM.


(II) APPROVAL OF MINUTES
 A motion to approve the minutes of the March 6, 2025 meeting was made by
 Commissioner Gevaryahu and seconded by Commissioner Franklin.

 Ayes: Unanimous voice vote. The motion passes.

(III) NEW BUSINESS
 a. Case 2025-02P: Special Use Permit: 8046 Ridgeway Avenue
 A request from Chicago Title Land Trust Company, as Trustee Under Trust
 #53330-SK, dated September 1, 1995 on behalf of Rashid Ahmed, for a
 special use permit for outdoor storage (display of vehicles for sale) in an M2
 Light Industry zoning district and any other relief that may be discovered
 during the hearing.


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 PIN: 10-23-330-054-0000

 Corporation Counsel, Tyler Kobylski, determined that notice was proper and
 correct.

 Mike Voitik, Planning Coordinator, requested that the staff report be accepted
 into the record as written. He stated that staff is supportive of the request for a
 special use permit for an outdoor storage area. He mentioned that this space is
 also shared by a business at 8040 Ridgeway Avenue. Mr. Voitik noted that
 8046 Ridgeway is a car dealership and the outdoor storage area is adjacent to
 the building it occupies. The outdoor storage special use request is required
 due to the outdoor storage area being gravel and not pavement.

 Commissioner Gevayahu asked to clarify if the outdoor storage lot that is
 proposed will be used for the sale of cars and not for off-street parking for
 customers. Mike Voitik confirmed that customers would be parking in one of the
 angled spots provided by the petitioner for customer parking on the south side
 of the building or customers may use one of the four parallel spaces on the
 north side of the building.

 Commissioner Minchella asked how many cars the petitioner expect to park in
 the outdoor storage area. Mr. Voitik explained that they have measured 54 feet
 from front to back, and assuming they park bumper to bumper, the petitioner
 may potentially be able to park up to nine (9) cars within the lot. Commissioner
 Minchella also inquired about the 5-foot clearance requested by staff along the
 wall to the north of the outdoor storage space and if cars will need to be moved.
 Mr. Voitik explained that the Fire Department requested this 5-foot clearance
 for a pathway along the north end of the outdoor storage space and it will be a
 condition for approval, and any objects obstructing that 5-foot clearance will
 need to be moved.

 Commissioner Berman asked if there is any condition that there be a 5-foot
 clearance between the outdoor storage space and the building to the south. Mr.
 Voitik confirmed that there will be no condition requiring a 5-foot clearance from
 the building to the south due to the fact that there is existing parking making it a
 “Grandfathered in existing condition”. Commissioner Berman also asked if the
 village ever requires applicants to pave their gravel lots as an acceptable
 condition. Mr. Voitik explained that this site has had a long history of an outdoor
 storage use without a permit and now the applicant is legalizing this use with
 their application. Mr. Voitik also explained that the applicant was given the
 option to either pave the lot and install sewer infrastructure, which would be a
 tremendous cost, or apply for a special use permit to allow the gravel surface
 for an outdoor storage use. The applicant agreed to the latter.



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 Commissioner Berman continued asking if there is a prohibition in place for
 repairing cars in the outdoor storage lot and if it is necessary to do so. Mr.
 Voitik explained that it wouldn’t be necessary as this lot would strictly be used
 to store cars that are for sale. The business does have a small garage in which
 they repair cars, but he explained that only minor prep work, if any, will be done
 in the outdoor storage lot.

 Chairman Luke asked the petitioner, Muhammed Azlan, if he agrees with the
 report given by staff and if he has anything to add. Mr. Azlan stated that he
 agrees with the staff report and wanted to clarify that the outdoor storage lot is
 strictly for display and that the nine-car outdoor storage lot is more than enough
 space to fit their needs. Chairman Luke also inquired about lighting for the
 storage lot. The petitioner confirmed that there are flood lights and security
 cameras in place facing the lot.

(IV) RECOMMENDATIONS AND VOTING

 A motion was made to approve case 2025-02P, along with conditions, as
 presented.

 Motion: S. Berman Second: T. Gevaryahu

 Ayes: 5
 Nays: 0


(V) PULIC COMMENTS
 Joseph Zaya, a local business owner in the area voiced concerns regarding the
 available parking in the area and shared concerns about the proposed outdoor
 storage special use permit causing further issues with parking.

 Chairman Luke clarified that the proposal includes staff on-site parking and will
 have a low number of staff employed and parked at this location, so parking
 overflow will be slim to none. Chairman Luke clarified that the proposal includes
 off-street parking for staff and will have low impact on the available street parking
 in the surrounding area.

 Chairman Luke asked the petitioner to confirm how many staff members will be
 or are employed at this business and the petitioner clarified that only two. With
 most of their customer base coming from their website, there is also no high foot
 traffic generated.

(VI) ITEMS FOR COMMUNICATION
 None

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(VII) ADJOURNMENT
 Chair Luke adjourned the meeting at 8:08 PM.


 Respectfully submitted,
 Jose Acosta,
 Planning Coordinator




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