Board of Trustees — Skokie, IL
Date: 2020-03-02

MONDAY, MARCH 2, 2020 – 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 18, 2020.

* 5. Approve Voucher List #20-FY20 of March 2, 2020.

* 6. Proclamations and Resolutions.
 A. Proclamation
 Certified Government Financial Manager Month – March 2020

 7. Recognition, Awards and Honorary Presentations.
 A. Presentation:
 Skokie Police Department Reaccreditation by Lou Jogmen, Highland Park Police Chief
 and Vice President of the Illinois Association of Chiefs of Police.

* 8. Appointments, Reappointments and Resignations.
 A. Appointment
 Commission on Family Services: Phillip Shefren

 B. Reappointments
 Ethics Commission: Rabbi Leonard Matanky, Pastor Daniel Morris and Jonathan
 Minkus

 C. Resignation
 Fine Arts Commission: Richard Reeder

 9. Presentations and Reports.

 10. Report of the Village Manager.
 * A. Annual Geographic Information System (GIS) Service Provider Agreement.
 * B. Automated License Plate Recognition System (ALPR) Upgrades – Minuteman Security
 Technologies, Tinley Park, Illinois - $47,130.
 * C. Scheduled Landscape Maintenance Services for the Chicago Transit Authority (CTA)
 Oakton Street Station, Skokie Boulevard Streetscape and the Dempster Street
 Streetscape and Medians – Contour Landscaping, Skokie, Illinois - $48,984.

 11. Report of the Corporation Counsel.
 CONSENT:
  * A. An ordinance reducing the tax levy of the Village of Skokie for the fiscal year
 beginning May 1, 2019 and ending April 30, 2020 in the amount of $5,240,720.75.
 This item is on the consent agenda for second reading and adoption.
  * B. An ordinance vacating an unimproved residential alley within an area bounded by
 Golf Road, Leamington Avenue, Foster Street and Laramie Avenue, in an R2
 Single-Family district (2019-45P). This item is on the consent agenda for second
 reading and adoption.

 12. Unfinished Business.

 13. New Business.


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 14. Plan Commission.
 A. Plan Commission Case 2019-19P – Zoning Chapter Amendment: Short-Term Rentals.
 B. Plan Commission Case 2019-47P – Zoning Map Amendment: 3412-3426 Touhy
 Avenue.
 C. Plan Commission Case 2019-48P – Site Plan Approval: 3412-3426 Touhy
 Avenue.
 D. Plan Commission Case 2019-50P – Special Use Permit: 3412-3426 Touhy
 Avenue.
 E. Plan Commission Case 2019-51P – Site Plan Approval: 5255 Main Street and 8341
 Lockwood Avenue.

 15. Five-Year Consolidated Plan and One-Year Action Plan for Community Development
 Block Grant.

 16. Citizen Comments.

 17. Adjournment.




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 MML/JP: 2/17/2020 Manager’s Report
 *3/2/2020

 THIS ORDINANCE MAY BE CITED AS
 VILLAGE ORDINANCE NUMBER

 20-3-F-

 AN ORDINANCE REDUCING THE TAX LEVY OF THE VILLAGE OF
 SKOKIE FOR THE FISCAL YEAR BEGINNING MAY 1, 2019 AND
 ENDING APRIL 30, 2020 IN THE AMOUNT OF $5,240,720.75

1 WHEREAS, the corporate authorities have caused to be filed with the Cook County
2 Clerk certified copies of Bond Ordinance 09-7-F-3696, Bond Ordinance 13-9-F-4008, Bond
3 Ordinance 16-4-F-4225, Bond Ordinance 18-3-F-4366, and Bond Ordinance 19-10-F, each
4 directing said Clerk to levy and collect an annual tax for the purpose of paying the principal
5 and interest on the Notes or Bonds as authorized by these Ordinances; and
6
7 WHEREAS, the corporate authorities of the Village of Skokie have knowledge that an
8 additional sum of $5,240,720.75 will be available for the subject fiscal year to meet the
9 obligations of the Village of Skokie; and
10
11 WHEREAS, it is in the best interest of the Village of Skokie that the tax levy for said
12 fiscal year be abated to the extent of $5,240,720.75; and
13
14 NOW, THEREFORE BE IT ORDAINED by the Mayor and Board of Trustees of the
15 Village of Skokie, Cook County, Illinois:
16
17 Section 1: That the aforementioned Village Ordinances be and the same are hereby
18 amended to provide that the sums to be included in the tax levy for the tax year 2019 are
19 hereby reduced in accordance with the attached table, marked "Exhibit A", and hereby made
20 a part of this Ordinance. The amounts indicated in the column headed "Amount Levied" are
21 as originally specified in the aforementioned Ordinances. The amounts indicated in the
22 column headed "Amount Abated" reflect sums available to meet the obligations of the Village
23 of Skokie. The amounts indicated in the column headed "Net Tax Levy" reflect the sums to
24 be included in the 2019 tax levy for the payment of principal and interest on the debt provided
25 for in the aforementioned Ordinances.
26
27 Section 2: That all other provisions of Village Ordinance Numbers 09-7-F-3696, 10-8-
28 F-3789, 13-9-F-4008, 16-4-F-4225, 18-3-F-4366, and 19-10-F shall remain in full force and
29 effect.
30
31 Section 3: That a certified copy of this Ordinance shall be filed with the County Clerk
32 of Cook County, Illinois, on or before March 31, 2020.
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 #564932, Ordinance, Tax Year 2019, Tax Abatement
1 Section 4: That this Ordinance shall be in full force and effect from and after its
2 passage, approval, and publication in pamphlet form as provided by law.
3
 ADOPTED this day of March, 2020.

 Ayes:
 Nays: Village Clerk
 Absent:

 Approved by me this day of
 Attested and filed in my office March, 2020.
 this day of March, 2020;
 and published in pamphlet form
 according to law from March
 , 2020 to March , 2020. Mayor, Village of Skokie



 Village Clerk
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 #564932, Ordinance, Tax Year 2019, Tax Abatement
 EXHIBIT A


 Village of Skokie, Illinois
 Tax Levy Abatement Schedule
 Tax Levy Year 2019


 Amount Amount Net Tax
Description of Bonds Levied Abated Levy

Corporate Series 2009B - General Obligation Bonds $ 2,044,995.00 $ 1,594,995.00 $ 450,000.00
Adopted by Ordinance 09-7-F-3696

Corporate Series 2013A - General Obligation Bonds $ 816,312.50 $ 816,312.50 $ -
Adopted by Ordinance 13-9-F-4008

Corporate Series 2016A - G.O. Refunding Bonds $ 987,572.50 $ 987,572.50 $ -
Adopted by Ordinance 16-4-F-4225

Corporate Series 2018A - General Obligation Bonds $ 683,815.00 $ 683,815.00 $ -
Adopted by Ordinance 18-3-F-4366

Corporate Series 2019A - General Obligation Bonds $ 1,591,248.75 $ 1,158,025.75 $ 433,223.00
Adopted by Ordinance 19-10-F

Total Per Abatement Ordinance $ 6,123,943.75 $ 5,240,720.75 $ 883,223.00




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#564932, Ordinance, Tax Year 2019, Tax Abatement
 MML: *3/2/2020
 B
 PC: 2019-45P

 THIS ORDINANCE MAY BE CITED AS
 VILLAGE ORDINANCE NUMBER
 20-3-Z-

 AN ORDINANCE VACATING AN UNIMPROVED RESIDENTIAL
 ALLEY WITHIN AN AREA BOUNDED BY GOLF ROAD,
 LEAMINGTON AVENUE, FOSTER STREET AND
 LARAMIE AVENUE, IN AN R2 SINGLE-FAMILY DISTRICT

1 WHEREAS, the Community Development Department is continuing the alley vacation
2 program that was initiated in 2002, in which the Village vacates unopened and unimproved
3 residential alleys that are unnecessary for Village transportation and access needs; and

4 WHEREAS, the alleys to be vacated were dedicated along with the original subdivisions,
5 however, they were never improved when the homes were constructed, and the Village does
6 not have any intent to open or improve them; and

7 WHEREAS, the alley vacation program benefits both property owners, by receiving
8 increased land area that will potentially increase the value and development potential of their
9 property, and the Village by reducing maintenance costs; and

10 WHEREAS, the Subject Property is depicted on the Plat of Vacation, dated December
11 18, 2019, a copy of which is attached hereto as Exhibit “A”; and

12 WHEREAS, the Subject Property, in an R2 Single-Family district, is legally described in
13 Exhibit “B” attached hereto, and is comprised of a rectangular portion of alley measuring 16.00
14 feet by 262.23 feet, bounded by Golf Road, Leamington Avenue, Foster Street and Laramie
15 Avenue; and

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

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

22 WHEREAS, the only structure that may be built on the vacated alley(s) is a fence, and
23 that any and all structures built or maintained by the property owners are done so at the
24 property owner’s risk. The Village shall retain the right to enter upon vacated alleys and may
25 damage or remove the structure, should the Village need to access the area covered by the
26 easement. With regard to the existing shed located at 9545 Laramie Avenue, the Village shall
27 have no objection to it remaining, however, it may not be expanded or rebuilt. However, it must
28 be removed should the current or future owner(s) of 5147 Golf Road request its removal.
29 Additionally, should the Village need to utilize its preserved easement, the shed shall be
30 removed and shall not be reconstructed on the vacated property; and




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

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

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

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

13 WHEREAS, the Skokie Plan Commission, at a public hearing duly held on January 2,
14 2020, having heard testimony: (a) determined proper legal notice was achieved and (b) voted to
15 recommend to the Mayor and Board of Trustees that the Subject Property be vacated, subject
16 to the conditions set forth in the Plan Commission Report dated February 3, 2020; and

17 WHEREAS, the Mayor and Board of Trustees of the Village of Skokie, at a public
18 meeting duly held February 3, 2020, concurred in the recommendation of the Skokie Plan
19 Commission;

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

22 Section 1: That the following portion of the alleys commonly described below, and
23 legally described in Exhibit “B” attached hereto, and depicted on the Plat of Vacation, dated
24 December 18, 2019, a copy of which is attached hereto as Exhibit “A”, located in the Village of
25 Skokie, be and the same is hereby vacated:
26 Section 2: The aforesaid vacations are subject to the conditions set forth below:
27 1. The property shall be vacated pursuant to the Plat of Vacation, dated December 18,
28 2019, and as may be further revised with the approval of the Village Manager, or
29 designee, and Corporation Counsel;
30 2. Easements shall be reserved for all Village and Village franchised public utilities over
31 the entire area to be vacated;
32 3. The existing shed at 9545 Laramie Avenue is permitted to remain within the vacated
33 alley but cannot be expanded or rebuilt and must be removed from the 5147 Golf Road
34 property if so requested by the current owner or any future owners of 5147 Golf Road.
35 Any new shed must be constructed outside of the vacated alley;
36 4. Property owners shall not alter the grade or change the drainage pattern in the
37 easement area without a permit from the Engineering Division; and
38 5. Other than a fence, no structures or trees shall be constructed or planted within the
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1 Section 3: The Village, on its own behalf and on behalf of Village-franchised public
2 utilities, shall retain the right of entry upon the Subject Property in order to install, repair, replace
3 or remove, or engage in the maintenance of, any equipment or facility of any such utility or the
4 drainage conditions in the Subject Property. In the course of repair, replacement or removal, or
5 maintenance of equipment or facilities of a Village-franchised public utility, or drainage
6 conditions in, on or over the Subject Property, the Village or the Village-franchised public utility
7 shall not be held liable by any owner of the Subject Property for any damage to structures,
8 landscaping, or fences in, on or over the Subject Property. Any and all structures, including a
9 fence, built or maintained on the Subject Property, are done so at the owner of the Subject
10 Property’s own risk.

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

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

18 Section 6: It is the intention of the Village that ownership and title to the vacated
19 alleys shall pass to and vest in the adjacent property owners, as listed by the Permanent Index
20 Numbers in Exhibit “B”, in equal proportions of the vacated alleys.

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

 ADOPTED this day of March, 2020.

 Village Clerk
 Ayes:
 Nays:
 Absent:
 Approved by me this day of
 Attested and filed in my March, 2020.
 office this day of
 March, 2020.

 Mayor, Village of Skokie

 Village Clerk




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Exhibit A
 Exhibit B




 LEGAL DESCRIPTION

ALL OF THE EAST AND WEST 16 FOOT PUBLIC ALLEY IN BLOCK 3, LYING SOUTH OF
AND ADJOINING THE SOUTH LINE OF LOTS 1 TO 10, BOTH INCLUSIVE, AND LYING
NORTH OF AND ADJOINING THE NORTH LINE OF LOTS 11 AND 40, BOTH
INCLUSIVE, AND LYING EAST OF THE WEST LINE OF SAID LOT 11 EXTENDED
NORTH TO THE SOUTHWEST CORNER OF SAID LOT 10 AND LYING WEST OF AND
ADJOINING THE EAST LINE OF SAID LOT 40 EXTENDED NORTH TO THE
SOUTHEAST CORNER OF SAID LOT 1, ALL IN JOHN BROWN’S NILES CENTER
SIMPSON STREET STATION SUBDIVISION OF THE NORTHEAST QUARTER OF
SECTION 16, TOWNSHIP 41 NORTH, RANGE 13 EAST OF THE THIRD PRINCIPAL
MERIDIAN, IN COOK COUNTY, ILLINOIS.



 PROPERTY INDEX NUMBERS (PINS) AFFECTED

 10-16-200-001-0000
 10-16-200-002-0000
 10-16-200-003-0000
 10-16-200-004-0000
 10-16-200-005-0000
 10-16-200-043-0000
 10-16-200-045-0000
 10-16-200-046-0000
PLAN COMMISSION REPORT 2019-19P: Chapter Amendment
Community Development Department Council Chambers, 8:00 PM, March 2, 2020


To: Mayor and Board of Trustees
From: Paul Luke, Chairman, Skokie Plan Commission
Case: 2019-19P: Zoning Chapter Amendment
 Short-Term Rentals

PLAN COMMISSION ANALYSIS
At its February 6, 2020, meeting the Plan Commission reviewed the Village Manager’s
request the Staff restudy the issue of rooming houses, short-term rentals, and other
temporary lodging and amend the Zoning chapter of the Village Code to allow some
form of short-term rental under certain circumstances. A similar case was initially acted
on by the Plan Commission on September 1, 2016. The issue was not heard by the
Village Board until the taxation portion could be studied and more governments
regulated the use. On February 19, 2019, the Village Board amended the Hotel-Motel
Tax section of the Village Code to tax short-term rentals at private residences for
periods of up to 30 days, as we do for hotels and motels.
This case was initially presented to the Plan Commission on July 18, 2019, then tabled
pending a response from Staff on several questions from the Commission. The former
Community Development Director, Pete Peyer, responded to those questions in a
memorandum to the Commission, dated September 19, 2019.
Amendments to the Zoning chapter are now required to allow short-term rental (STR)
units in residential and mixed-use districts and to the other portions of the Village Code
to establish fees and regulations for STRs. STRs do produce local revenue, and there is
a large potential for growth in the STR market. STRs have also been found to have
some negative impacts such as:
  Increasing noise, parking, traffic, and trash
  Reducing availability of affordable housing
  Uneven increases in property values and taxes.
  Changing neighborhood character
  Conflicts with permanent residents.
  Safety and enforcement issues.
  Difficulty obtaining compliance with regulations and collection of fees.
Currently, short term-rentals are not specifically listed uses in Appendix A of the Zoning
chapter, and the ordinance is silent on this matter. Rooming houses were removed
from the list of uses to prevent their establishment. Staff has discovered cases where a
company or individual has purchased or rented a house and leased rooms to multiple
employees simultaneously for short periods of time. As with case 2015-2P, which
addressed changes to the congregate living business regarding renting housing units
rather than owning, the accommodations industry has also been changing, and the
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Village Code needs to keep up with these changes. Even though bed and breakfasts
are not permitted in the Village, there are many listings on the internet where
individuals lease rooms in their homes by the night.
It is not the goal of these recommendations to reduce housing choice, but there are
legitimate concerns about occupancy, inappropriate levels of business activity in
residential neighborhoods, lack of inspections of these quasi-commercial uses, the use
of buildings and property beyond their design capacity, improper property tax
classification, and lost hotel tax revenue when the customer would otherwise be staying
in a hotel. There is a whole continuum of ways people live together. Our task is to
decide when certain thresholds trigger different levels of service and intensity beyond
what is intended for a zoning district.
Skokie uses the International Property Maintenance Code for objective means-testing of
over-occupancy based on the size and number of rooms, persons per room, and the
presence of adequate facilities. We also have a home occupation ordinance that allows
limited business activity in certain residences. We do think that, to equally apply our
current ordinances, these uses should also be regulated by the Village’s Residential
Rental Unit Standards and Neighborhood Integrity Ordinance, as well as a new
ordinance for STRs.
Staff recommended adding a definition of rooming house and short-term rental unit,
modifying the definition of hotel, and adding a section regulating renting of rooms. Any
unit renting rooms is already subject to the Village’s Residential Rental Unit Standards
and Neighborhood Integrity Ordinance, but the proposed text clarifies this. Rooming
houses would be prohibited, and short-term rental units would be treated as a small
hotel, having to pay hotel tax and be subject to regular inspection. AirBnB and similar
uses would be considered short-term rental units only when the owner or resident is
simultaneously occupying the residence. Short-term rental of a residence that is not
simultaneously occupied by the owner or resident would be expressly prohibited. Up to
2 rooms in any residence may be rented for longer than 30 days at a time (e.g.
roommates) without additional regulation.
One additional parking space would be required per room, similar to hotel parking
requirements.
Attached to this report is a draft of the proposed language for modifications to the
Village Code related to short term-rentals that was not under the purview of this
Commission.
Discussion from the Commission included verifying that whole units could not be
rented, participation in the Neighborhood Integrity Ordinance program, parking
enforcement, and the actions of neighboring communities.
The more detailed discussion is summarized in the attached minutes.


INTERESTED PARTIES

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


PLAN COMMISSION RECOMMENDATION AND VOTING
The Plan Commission recommended, by a vote of 7 ayes, 0 nays, and 2 members
absent, that Chapter 118 Zoning of the Skokie Village Code be amended as
recommended in the Staff Report for 2019-19P.
ATTENDANCE AYES NAYS ABSENT ABSTAIN
 Mathee X
 J. Burman (moved)  X
 Laxpati X
 Franklin X
 Villegas X
 S. Berman (second) X
 Quane X
 Mitchell X
 Luke X



ATTACHMENTS
 1. Staff Report for 2019-19P, dated August 1, 2019
 2. Proposed language to be acted on by the Village Board regulating Short-Term
 Rentals in Chapter 22 of the Village Code
 3. Plan Commission Meeting Minutes, dated February 6, 2020




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STAFF REPORT 2019-19P: Zoning Chapter Amendment
Community Development Department Council Chambers, 7:30 PM, February 6, 2020




To: Paul Luke, Chairman, Skokie Plan Commission
From: Steve Marciani, Planning Supervisor
Case: 2019-19P: Zoning Chapter Amendment
 Rooming Houses, Short-term Rentals, and Other Temporary Housing


 General Information
  Petitioner Skokie Village Manager
  Purpose To review and possibly modify sections of the Zoning Chapter
 of the Village Code regarding rooming houses, short-term
 rentals, and other temporary lodging.

STAFF ANALYSIS
This case was initially presented to the Plan Commission on July 18, 2019, then tabled
pending a response from Staff on several questions from the Commission. The former
Community Development Director, Pete Peyer, responded to those questions in a
memorandum to the Commission, dated September 19, 2019.
The Village Manager requested that Staff restudy the issue of rooming houses, short-
term rentals, and other temporary lodging and amend the Zoning chapter of the Village
Code to allow some form of short-term rental under certain circumstances. A similar
case was initially acted on by the Plan Commission on September 1, 2016. The issue
was not heard by the Village Board until the taxation portion could be studied and more
governments regulated the use.
On February 19, 2019, the Village Board amended the Hotel-Motel Tax section of the
Village Code to tax short-term rentals at private residences for periods of up to 30 days,
as we do for hotels and motels.
Amendments to the Zoning chapter are now required to allow short-term rental (STR)
units in residential and mixed-use districts and to the other portions of the Village Code
to establish fees and regulations for STRs. STRs are booming throughout the country
and the market has grown 800% between 2011 and 2017. These STRs can add
significantly to the local economy with a 2015 study indicating that each STR in San
Diego added over $34,000. Although Skokie’s revenue would not be as great per unit,
there still is a large potential for growth in the STR market. STRs have also been found
to have some negative impacts such as:
  Increased noise, parking, traffic, and trash

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  Reduced availability of affordable housing
  Uneven increases in property values and taxes.
  Changed neighborhood character
  Conflicts with permanent residents.
  Safety and enforcement issues.
  Difficulty obtaining compliance with regulations and collection of fees.
Currently, short term-rentals are not specifically listed uses in Appendix A of the Zoning
chapter, and the ordinance is silent on this matter. Rooming houses were removed
from the list of uses to prevent their establishment. Staff has discovered cases where a
company or individual has purchased or rented a house and leased rooms to multiple
employees simultaneously for short periods of time. As with case 2015-2P, which
addressed changes to the congregate living business regarding renting housing units
rather than owning, the accommodations industry has also been changing, and the
Village Code needs to keep up with these changes. Despite the fact that bed and
breakfasts are not permitted in the Village, there are many listings on the internet
where individuals lease rooms in their homes by the night.
Following up on the 2015 Northwest Municipal Conference study about home occupancy
and rooming houses, Village Staff completed a significant amount of additional research
looking at model and implemented ordinances, research studies, and American Planning
Association reports.
It is not the goal of these recommendations to reduce housing choice, but there are
legitimate concerns about occupancy, inappropriate levels of business activity in
residential neighborhoods, lack of inspections of these quasi-commercial uses, the use
of buildings and property beyond their design capacity, improper property tax
classification, and lost hotel tax revenue when the customer would otherwise be staying
in a hotel. There is a whole continuum of ways people live together. Our task is to
decide when certain thresholds trigger different levels of service and intensity beyond
what is intended for a zoning district.
Skokie uses the International Property Maintenance Code for objective means-testing of
over-occupancy based on the size and number of rooms, persons per room, and the
presence of adequate facilities. We also have a home occupation ordinance that allows
limited business activity in certain residences. We do think that, to equally apply our
current ordinances, these uses should also be regulated by the Village’s Residential
Rental Unit Standards and Neighborhood Integrity Ordinance, as well as a new
ordinance for STRs.
Staff is recommending adding a definition of rooming house and short-term rental unit,
modifying the definition of hotel, and adding a section regulating renting of rooms. Any
unit renting rooms is already subject to the Village’s Residential Rental Unit Standards
and Neighborhood Integrity Ordinance, but we are clarifying this. Rooming houses
would be prohibited and short-term rental units would be treated as a small hotel,
having to pay hotel tax and be subject to regular inspection. AirBnB and similar uses
would be considered short-term rental units only when the owner or resident is
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simultaneously occupying the residence. Short-term rental of a residence that is not
simultaneously occupied by the owner or resident would be expressly prohibited. Up to
2 rooms in any residence may be rented for longer than 30 days at a time (e.g.
roommates) without additional regulation.
One additional parking space would be required per room, similar to hotel parking
requirements.
Attached to this report is a draft of the proposed language for modifications to the
Village Code related to short term-rentals that was not under the purview of this
Commission.


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


ARTICLE II. DEFINITIONS.
…
Sec. 118-32. General definitions.
…
 Hotel means a building any establishment other than a bed and breakfast or
rooming house in which lodging is offered to the public for compensation with ingress
and egress to the rooms through an inside lobby supervised at all hours.
…
 Road materials recycling means a general process that crushes or grinds recycled
material and/or road material allowing for its incorporation in concrete or asphalt
production and any associated machinery, which must have permanent power and
foundations.
 Rooming house means an establishment in a residence where lodging is available
for 3 or more individuals for compensation or as an employment benefit for more than
30 continuous days in a room or rooms without cooking facilities that may also offer
breakfast or other meals to these guests.
…
 Setback means the horizontal distance between a building or structure and
another building, structure, property line or other feature.
 Short-term rental unit means a portion of an owner-occupied residence offered
for rent for a period of 1 night to 29 consecutive nights to any person other than a
member of the owner's family that is being advertised to rent or is rented, through the
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exchange of money, goods, or services. The term shall not include hotels or motels,
licensed pursuant to Sec. 46-79.




…
ARTICLE IV. SPECIFIC USE REGULATIONS
…
Sec. 118-71. Rental of rooms in a residence.
(a) If any room in a residence is rented for the purpose of lodging for 30 days or
 more, the residence is subject to rental unit registration in Chapter 22 of this
 code.
(b) No more than 2 rooms may be rented in any residence for the purpose of
 lodging.
(c) Rooming houses are expressly prohibited.
(d) A residence with a short-term rental unit that is not simultaneously occupied by
 the owner or resident manager is expressly prohibited.
(e) A short-term rental is subject to the hotels and motels gross receipts tax in Sec.
 46-79 and must obtain a short-term rental license and a certificate of occupancy
 for the use from the Village, as well as any other permits or licenses required.
(f) A short-term rental unit is prohibited from meeting the standards that would
 qualify it as a dwelling unit.
…
Sec. 118-218. Required number of motor vehicle parking spaces.
…
 (1) Residential and lodging uses.
 …
 Short-term rental: The number of parking spaces for the type of
 residential unit it occupies plus 1 parking space for each room for rent.
 Skilled nursing facilities: 1 parking space for every 3 beds.
 …


ATTACHMENTS
 1. Proposed Other Code Amendments
 2. Memorandum from Pete Peyer regarding short-term rental questions, dated
 September 19, 2019
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Proposed Regulation to be Acted on by Village Board


CHAPTER 22 – BUILDINGS AND BUILDING REGULATIONS.
…
ARTICLE XVIII. – SHORT-TERM RESIDENTIAL RENTALS

Sec. 22-729. – Purpose.
 The purpose of this Article is to promote the public health, safety, and welfare
by licensing the operation of short-term rentals within the Village of Skokie.

Sec. 22-730. – Definitions.
 For the purposes of this Article, the following definitions shall apply:
 Bedroom: A room intended for sleeping or placement of a bed.
 Dwelling: Any rooms or group of rooms located within a building and forming a
 single habitable unit with facilities which are used or intended to be used for
 living, sleeping, cooking, bathing and eating.
 Multi-Unit Building: A structure that is designed and built with two (2) or
 more dwellings.
 Operator: Any person who has charge, care, control or management of a
 rental unit or building, in which rental units are let, including but not limited
 to building managers, managing agents, brokers or superintendents.
 Owner: Any person who alone, jointly or severally with others has legal title to
 any Multi-Unit Building, or Dwelling unit, with or without accompanying actual
 possession thereof; or is an executor, administrator, trustee or guardian of the
 estate of the Owner; is a mortgagee in possession, or is a senior officer or a
 trustee of the association of unit Owners of a homeowners' association. Owner
 shall also mean any homeowners' association or other legal entity having the
 charge, care or control of any common area which serves in whole or in part
 one or more Multi-Unit Buildings.
 Occupant: An individual at least 24 months of age who is living in, sleeping in,
 or otherwise having possession of a space. An individual present in a
 dwelling unit during the term of a short-term rental shall be presumed to be
 an occupant unless circumstances clearly indicate that the individual is visiting
 between the hours 8:00 a.m. and 11:00 p.m. and will not stay overnight.
 Short-term Rental Unit: An owner-occupied dwelling unit or portion thereof
 offered for rent for a period of 1 night to 29 consecutive nights to any person
 other than a member of the owner's family that is being advertised to rent or is
 rented, through the exchange of money, goods, or services. The term shall not
 include hotels or motels, licensed pursuant to Article xx.
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Sec. 22-731. License required.
(a) License required. All dwelling units used for short-term rentals shall be
 licensed by the Village on an annual basis and be subject to zoning requirements.
 The short-term rental of an unlicensed dwelling unit is prohibited.
(b) Short-Term Residential Intermediary and Advertising Platform. All short-term
 rentals must be performed through a Short-Term Residential Intermediary and
 Advertising Platform that is a person or company who for compensation or a fee
 uses an internet platform to connect guests with short term residential rental
 providers, and who primarily lists shared housing units on its platform. A Short
 Term Residential Rental Intermediary must electronically register its shared housing
 hosts with the Village and must remove unapproved hosts, and must apply and
 collect hotel accommodation tax and submit it to the Village as part of each rental
 transaction facilitated through the platform.
(c) Application. To license a dwelling unit used for short-term rentals, the property
 owner shall submit a written application on a form provided by the Village that will
 contain the following information and other additional information as may be
 determined necessary by the Village:
 1. Name, address, and telephone number of the owner of the
 dwelling unit.
 2. The street address of the dwelling unit, along with other identification if more
 than 1 dwelling unit has the same street address.
 3. The number of dwelling units in the building, if more than one.
 4. The number of bedrooms in each dwelling unit, and in the dwelling as a whole.
 5. The number of off-street parking spaces provided for the dwelling unit.
 6. The maximum number of occupants to which the applicant intends to rent the
 dwelling unit in any given rental period.
 7. The length of the typical rental period for which the applicant intends to rent the
 property.
 8. A statement certifying that each bedroom has a working smoke alarm,
 that there is a working carbon monoxide detector on each floor, and that the
 owner or agent will check those devices at least every 90 days.
 9. A statement certifying that the property owner consents to inspections by the
 Village and will make the dwelling unit available to inspections upon request.
 10. Certification that the property owner lives on the property and will continue to
 live on the property while it is being used for short-term rental.
 11. Such other information as the Village deems appropriate.
(d) Notice. Each application shall be accompanied by proof that the applicant
 mailed notice thereof to all owners, whose addresses appear on the current tax
 assessment list, of real property located within a radius of two hundred fifty feet

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 (250') of the subject property, inclusive of public streets, alleys and other public
 ways. The notice shall contain the applicant's name, the address of the subject
 property, the matter under consideration, and the date, time, and location of the
 relevant meeting of the Planning Commission.
(e) Inspection. The property owner shall agree to an inspection of the dwelling by the
 Village prior to the issuance of a license and once a year prior to license renewal.
(f) Multiple Dwelling Buildings. The Village will not approve a license for a short-term
 rental in a multiple unit building having a condominium or home owners’
 association unless it is first approved by the association. No more than one quarter
 of the units in a multiple unit building having 4 or more units shall be converted to
 short-term rentals. A separate license shall be required for each short-term
 dwelling unit in a building.

Sec. 22-732. – Renewal
 If a short-term license was issued for the prior year, the approval for a renewal
license shall be obtained from the Village Manager or his/her designee, provided the
previously-issued license was not revoked or suspended, and the vacation rental did
not receive citation(s) from any Village Department during said prior calendar year.
Every renewal application shall satisfy all requirements set forth in this Chapter.

Sec. 22-733. – License and Inspection Fees
 The applicant shall pay the annual license and inspection fees listed in Chapter
46, Section 46-139 of the Skokie Village Code.

Sec. 22-734. – Requirements and Standards
(a) No short-term rental owner shall:
 1. Rent or lease any short-term rental for any period of time shorter than twenty-
 four (24) consecutive hours.
 2. Rent or lease any short-term rental more than once within any consecutive
 twenty-four-hour period measured from the commencement of one rental to
 the commencement of the next.
 3. Advertise an hourly rate or any other rate for a short-term rental based on a
 rental period of fewer than twenty-four (24) consecutive hours
 4. Serve or otherwise provide any food or beverage to any guest
 5. Cause or permit, by action or failure to act, the short-term rental or its use to
 suffer from and/or create any violation of the following portions of the building,
 fire, health, property standards, fire and public safety codes
 6. Allow fireworks to be used on the premises of a dwelling unit registered under
 this ordinance.

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(b) Every short-term rental shall:
 1. Be subject to inspection by staff members of the Village’s Engineering, Fire,
 Health, and Community Development Departments.
 2. The owner shall keep a register in which the name of every guest and his/her
 arrival and departure dates are recorded. The operator shall make said register
 freely accessible to any officer of the Village's Police, Fire, Health, and/or
 Community Development Departments.
 3. The owner shall post, in a conspicuous place within the short-term rental, the
 name and telephone number of the owner identified in the application and the
 address and unit number of the short-term rental.
 4. The owner shall post on the front entrance to every short-term rental dwelling
 unit or in the front window a current license issued by the Village stating the
 owner’s name, a 24-hour telephone number to reach the owner, and the
 maximum occupancy of the dwelling unit.
 5. The kitchen shall be cleaned and sanitized between guests and all food and
 beverages shall be discarded. All dishes, utensils, pots, pans and other cooking
 utensils shall be cleaned and sanitized between guests.
 6. The owner shall change supplied bed linens and towels therein at least once
 each week and prior to the letting of any room to any new guest. The owner
 shall be responsible for the maintenance of all supplied bedding in a clean and
 sanitary manner.
 7. The owner shall post materials prepared by the Village’s Zoning Administrator
 that include: (1) a summary of the Village’s noise ordinance, trash disposal
 ordinances, applicable offenses against the public peace, a reminder that the
 rental property is located in a residential or mixed-use neighborhood and that
 neighbors may not be vacationing, and a statement informing the renters that
 neighboring property owners may contact the property owner and Skokie Police
 to report any issues relating to the property.

Sec. 22-735. - Occupancy.
 No Owner shall permit the maximum occupancy of any short-term rental unit to
be exceeded. The maximum occupancy of any unit shall be:
Number of Bedrooms Maximum Number of Persons in a Unit



Studio 2
1 2
2 4
3 6
4 8
5 10
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 An owner shall also comply with Section 22-183 of the Skokie Village Code and
may request additional occupancy for bedrooms which exceed one hundred (100)
square feet for one (1) additional occupant for every additional fifty (50) square feet
of floor area. If there is any conflict between the two sections, the more restrictive
section shall apply. The decision of the Property Standards Division of the Community
Development Department shall be the sole determiner as to what constitutes a
bedroom for purposes of occupancy and shall be binding.

Sec. 22-736. – Penalty

(a) Any owner, tenant or other person who shall be found to have violated any of the
 provisions of this Chapter shall be guilty of an offense punishable as follows:
 1. The fine for a first violation is two hundred dollars ($200.00)
 2. The fine for a second violation is five hundred dollars ($500.00).
 3. The fine for a third or subsequent violation is seven hundred fifty dollars
 ($750.00).
(b) Each day a provision of this Chapter is found to have been violated constitutes a
 separate violation subject to the fine schedule set forth in this Section.
(c) Any fines shall be debts due and owing to the Village that the Village may collect by
 any means allowed by law, including, but not limited to, filing a lien against the
 vacation rental or the premises containing the vacation rental.
(d) The fines provided for herein shall not be construed as limiting the power of a court
 of competent jurisdiction or an administrative hearing officer to impose other
 penalties and/or remedies as provided for by applicable legislation. In addition, a
 licensee found to have violated any provision of this Chapter may be subject to
 license and Certificate of Occupancy revocation, suspension, or nonrenewal.

Sec. 22-737. – Revocation and Suspension Procedures
(a) The Village Manager may revoke or suspend a license issued pursuant to the terms
 of this Chapter for any of the following reasons:
 1. If the owner of the relevant short-term rental violates any of the terms of this
 Chapter;
 2. If the owner of the short-term rental is deemed to have maintained a nuisance
 premises therein, in violation of Article II. – Public Nuisances, Article III. –
 Noise, and Article IV – Offenses Affecting Public Safety;
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 3. If the owner of the short-term rental is deemed to have allowed criminal
 activity to occur at the site; and/or
 4. If the Village or other governmental agency condemns the short-term rental or
 the premises wherein it is located.
(b) Not less than fourteen (14) business days prior to a revocation hearing for a license
 issued pursuant to the terms of this Chapter, the Community Development Director
 shall send, via First Class U.S. mail, a notice of revocation hearing to the owner or
 his/her authorized agent at the address provided on the most recent license
 application. Notice shall be sufficient if sent to the address of the authorized agent
 indicated on the license application. Said notice shall include the following:
 1. Description of the vacation rental, sufficient for identification;
 2. A statement that the license is subject to revocation;
 3. A statement of the reasons for the revocation;
 4. The date and time upon which a revocation hearing shall occur; and
 5. The location for said revocation hearing.
(c) If the Director certifies to the Village Manager that he/she has reason to believe that
 immediate suspension of the license is necessary to prevent the threat of immediate
 harm to the community, the Village Manager may, upon the issuance of a written
 order stating the reason for such conclusion and without notice or hearing, order the
 license suspended for not more than seven (7) days. The Village Manager may
 extend the suspension during the pendency of a hearing upon a written
 determination that doing so is necessary to prevent the aforesaid harm to the
 community.
(d) Hearings shall be conducted by the Village Manager in accordance with procedures
 drafted by the Corporation Counsel.
(e) Within ten (10) business days after the close of the hearing, the Village Manager
 shall issue a written decision that shall constitute a final determination for purposes
 of judicial review pursuant to the Illinois Administrative Review Law, 735 ILCS 5/3-
 101 et seq., as amended. In reaching a decision, the Village Manager may consider
 any of the following:
 1. The nature of the violation;
 2. The nature and extent of the harm caused by the licensee's action or failure to
 act;
 3. The factual situation and circumstances surrounding the violation;
 4. Whether or not the action or failure to act was willful;
 5. The record of the licensee with respect to violations.
(f) A licensee whose license has been revoked shall not be eligible to reapply for a new
 license.
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Proposed License and Inspection Fees

Sec. 46-73. - General license fee schedule.
 License fees for the following businesses and occupations shall be as provided
in this section. No person shall engage in any such activity without a license therefore,
or without paying the license fee prescribed.

 Fee
 …

 Music vending machines: See "Amusement device automatic."

 Short-term residential rental unit …. 100.00 per unit

 Skilled nursing facilities:

 …

Sec. 46-133. - Commercial inspection fees.
 (a) Massage license establishments ..... $100.00
 (b) Congregate living facilities ..... 100.00
 (c) Day care homes ..... 100.00
 (d) Adult uses ..... 100.00
 (e) Pawnbrokers ..... 100.00
 (f) Firearms range ..... 100.00
 (g) Precious metals dealers ..... 100.00
 (h) Body art establishment ..... 100.00
 (i) Short-term residential rental unit ..... 100.00




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 Plan Commission Meeting Minutes
 Date: February 6, 2020

A motion was made by Commissioner S. Berman and seconded by Commissioner C.
Franklin to approve the minutes of the January 16, 2020 Plan Commission meeting.


Case Description
2019-19P – Zoning Chapter Amendment: Short-Term Rentals
The Skokie Village Manager requests a review and possible modifications of the Zoning
Chapter of the Village Code regarding rooming houses, short-term rentals, and other
temporary lodging.


Discussion and Interested Parties
Legal notice was advertised as prescribed by the Zoning Chapter. Personal notice was
not required for this case. Corporation Counsel determined that notice was proper and
correct.
This case was originally heard by the Plan Commission in 2017 and again in July 2019
when it was tabled for further review. Commissioners had many questions which were
answered by memo to the Commission from Pete Peyer, the previous Community
Development Director in September 2019.
Staff requested the submitted report be accepted into the record as a re-hearing of the
2019 case.
A commissioner asked if it was the same report that was discussed before. He was
primarily interested in the ruling regarding owner-occupied units. He wanted
confirmation that the same regulations apply whether it is renting out 1 or 2 bedrooms
in single-family homes or units in 2 or 3-flats; an owner or residential manager must be
occupying each unit and rental of whole units is prohibited.
Another commissioner wanted to be sure that an owner needed to complete the same
training class that is provided by the Neighborhood Integrity Ordinance requirements as
any other rental property owner. It was verified that a response (#2) was included
stating that short term rental operators should be treated like other rental property
owners and be required to comply with the Neighborhood Integrity Ordinance
requirements.
Another commissioner had concerns with parking and enforcement. Staff answered
that to be approved as an operator, the Village requires that property owners must
have the extra parking in place. An available garage or driveway was not acceptable. A
separate parking pad with a space for each room rented is required up to 2 rooms. The
Property Standards Division would oversee the monitoring process. If violations are
found, they would be handled the same as other enforcement efforts; by tickets or fines

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through Administrative Hearings. The venue, such as Airbnb, would be made aware of
the violation.
A commissioner stated that some communities do not allow short-term rentals. He
inquired why Skokie wants to allow them. Staff stated that based on the survey
conducted, there is a potential for growth in the Short-Term Rental market. The survey
findings didn’t show that there was an outright ban; some communities don’t allow
them, others acknowledge their presence but do not act on them.
Matt Brandmeyer, current Community Development Director, added that the Village
Board has amended the Zoning Chapter to allow short-term rentals and has made
changes to the Hotel-Motel Tax to collect taxes. A function of the regulatory process is
to define it first and then set regulations so that there aren’t any negative impacts to
any neighbors.


Recommendations and Voting
A motion was made to approve, as presented, the request for review and possible
modifications of the Zoning Chapter regarding rooming houses, short-term rentals, and
other temporary lodging.
A commissioner requested that this case be included in the “year in review”
presentation when staff presents an annual update to the Commission.
Ayes: 7
Nays: 0

Motion: J. Burman Second: S. Berman Absent: Laxpati &
 Mathee




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PLAN COMMISSION REPORT 2019-47P: Zoning Map Amendment
Plan Commission Council Chambers, 8:00 PM, March 2, 2020



To: Mayor and Board of Trustees
From: Paul Luke, Plan Commission Chairperson
Case: 2019-47P: Zoning Map Amendment
 3412-3426 Touhy Avenue

 Related Cases – 2019-48P: Site Plan Approval
 2019-50P: Special Use Permit

PLAN COMMISSION ANALYSIS
The case was heard at the February 6, 2020 Plan Commission meeting and involves a
request for a zoning map amendment to rezone the southern portion of an existing light
industrial building from M3 Industry to B2 Commercial.
The petitioner is proposing to operate a civic, social, and fraternal organization, which
requires a special use permit in the B2 district, the details of which were included in the
special use permit and site plan approval cases. At the meeting, the Plan Commission
primarily discussed parking and street access. The Plan Commission is supportive of
the proposal.
A more detailed discussion of this and the related cases are in the attached staff report
and meeting minutes.


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


PLAN COMMISSION RECOMMENDATIONS AND VOTING
The Plan Commission recommended, by a vote of 7 ayes, 0 nays, and 2 absent that the
petitioner’s request for a zoning map amendment from M3 Industry to B2 Commercial
be APPROVED, based upon the Plan Commission Positive Findings of Fact.




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ATTENDANCE AYES NAYS ABSENT VACANT
 Mathee X
 J. Burman (moved) X
 Laxpati X
 Franklin (second) X
 Villegas X
 S. Berman X
 Quane X
 Mitchell X
 Luke X


ATTACHMENTS
1. Positive Findings of Fact
2. Staff Report for 2019-47P, dated February 6, 2020
3. Plan Commission meeting minutes, dated February 6, 2020
4. Land Use and Zoning Map




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Findings of Fact 2019-47P: Zoning Map Amendment
Community Development Department Council Chambers, 8:00 PM, March 2, 2020


 Consideration Finding
 The map amendment is consistent with the While the proposed zoning map
 Comprehensive Plan or development trends amendment is not consistent with the
 in the area that have taken place since the manufacturing/service employment land
 affected property was placed in the present use designation in the Comprehensive
 zoning district. Plan, staff has been supportive of
 rezoning properties from industrial to
 commercial uses since the drafting of the
 Comprehensive Plan in 2005 and follows
 development trends in the area.
 After identifying the existing uses and Given the proximity of retail and service
 zoning districts in the area, the property in uses, the subject property is suitable for a
 question is suitable for the uses allowed civic, social, and fraternal organization.
 under proposed zoning district than the
 existing zoning district.




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STAFF REPORT 2019-47P: Zoning Map Amendment
Community Development Department Council Chambers, 7:30 PM, February 6, 2020


To: Paul Luke, Chairman, Skokie Plan Commission
From: Matt Brandmeyer, AICP, Community Development Director
Re: 2019-47P: Zoning Map Amendment
 3412-3426 Touhy Avenue

 Related Cases – 2019-46P: Subdivision (case withdrawn)
 2019-48P: Site Plan Approval
 2019-49P: Parking Determination
 2019-50P: Special Use Permit

General Information
Location 3412-3426 Touhy Avenue
Purpose To amend the zoning map to change the zoning district for the
 southern 160.63 feet of 3412-3426 Touhy Avenue, as measured
 along the east property line (the north line of the request also
 being the party wall line between 3412 Touhy Avenue and 3420
 Touhy Avenue extended east and west to the lot lines) from M3
 Industry to B2 Commercial.
Petitioner Ateres Ayala, Inc.
Size of Site 74,752 square feet (1.72 acres) with no right-of-way frontage.
Existing Zoning & M3 Industry – office and administrative services, vacant industrial
Land Use space, off-site parking for a nearby truck and freight
 transportation service use
Adjacent Zoning & North M3 Industry – miscellaneous manufacturing, food and
Land Use beverage manufacturing, wholesale trade establishment,
 furniture and related products manufacturing
 South B2 Commercial – printing materials manufacturing,
 wholesale trade establishment, health and fitness center
 East M3 Industry – primary metal manufacturing
 West M3 Industry – special trades contractors, vacant
 industrial space, wholesale trade establishments, mail
 order or direct selling establishment, conventional
 warehouses, business support service, heavy
 construction business
Comprehensive Plan The site is designated as manufacturing/service employment.
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PETITIONER’S SUBMITTAL
The petitioner is requesting to change the zoning district for the southern 160.63 feet of
3412-3426 Touhy Avenue, as measured along the east property line (the north line of
the request also being the party wall line between 3412 Touhy Avenue and 3420 Touhy
Avenue extended east and west to the lot lines) from M3 Industry to B2 Commercial.
The petitioner desires to rezone the subject site, which presently contains office and
administrative services, and vacant industrial space within a larger, multi-tenant
industrial building in order to operate a civic, social, and fraternal organization at 3412
Touhy Avenue.

STAFF ANALYSIS
The Department of Community Development has reviewed the submitted material and
is supportive of the zoning map amendment to allow for the site plan approval and
special use permit for the proposed civic, social, and fraternal organization at 3412
Touhy Avenue (cases 2019-48P and 2019-50P).
Even though the land use map shows the area as manufacturing/service employment,
the Village has approved the rezoning of properties from industrial to retail and service
uses in the Touhy & McCormick area since the drafting of the Comprehensive Plan in
2005. Zoning changes were approved in 2009 and again in 2012 that led to Mariano’s,
XSport Fitness, and Walmart Supercenter developments.
While exceptions to the land use map have been made, it should be noted however that
past map amendments have primarily involved developments with Touhy Avenue
frontage, which the subject property does not possess. The property is situated at the
transition area between retail and service uses in the B2 district and light industrial uses
within the M3 district.
The subject site was initially zoned H Heavy Industry in 1946. At some point between
1952 and 1956, the subject site was rezoned to M3 Industry. The existing building was
constructed in 1977 for use by Fel-Pro (now Federal-Mogul) and has been subdivided
into multiple industrial spaces since that time. The most recent legal occupant of the
3412 Touhy Avenue space was Pharmore, a pharmaceutical supplier which renovated
the unit in 2016. The business was acquired by a competitor the following year and
vacated the space, aside from a small area occupied by administrative offices related to
the business.
Current surrounding uses include a water features manufacturing company, food and
beverage manufacturing, wholesale trade establishments, furniture and related
products manufacturing, printing materials manufacturing, a health and fitness center,
primary metal manufacturing, a special trades contractor’s office, vacant industrial
space, a mail order establishment, conventional warehouses, a business support
service, and a heavy construction business.



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STAFF RECOMMENDATIONS
Staff recommends that the petitioner’s request to amend the zoning map to change the
zoning district for the southern 160.63 feet of 3412-3426 Touhy Avenue, as measured
along the east property line (the north line of the request also being the party wall line
between 3412 Touhy Avenue and 3420 Touhy Avenue extended east and west to the
lot lines) from M3 Industry to B2 Commercial be APPROVED subject to the attached
Proposed Positive Findings of Fact.

ATTACHMENTS
1. Proposed Findings of Fact for 2019-47P
2. Land Use and Zoning Map




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 Plan Commission Meeting Minutes
 Date: February 6, 2020

A motion was made by Commissioner S. Berman and seconded by Commissioner C.
Franklin to approve the minutes of the January 16, 2020 Plan Commission meeting.
The chairman announced to attendees that the Plan Commission is the final hearing
body for the Parking Determination case (2019-49P) and is not necessary to be
presented to the Village Board for final approval.
Case Descriptions
2019-47P – Zoning Map Amendment: 3412-3426 Touhy Avenue
Ateres Ayala, Inc., requests to amend the zoning map to change the zoning district for
the southern 160.03 feet of 3412-3426 Touhy Avenue, as measured along the east
property line (the north line of the request also being the party wall line between 3412
Touhy Avenue and 3420 Touhy Avenue extended east and west to the lot lines) from
M3 Industry to B2 Commercial.
2019-48P – Site Plan Approval: 3412-3426 Touhy Avenue
Ateres Ayala, Inc., requests a site plan approval in a M3 Industry and B2 Commercial
district for a multi-tenant industrial/commercial building and surface parking at 3412-
3426 Touhy Avenue, and any relief that may be discovered during the review of this
case.
2019-49P – Parking Determination: Ateres Ayala Community Center
Ateres Ayala Community Center requests a parking determination for a civic, social, and
fraternal organization use in a B2 Commercial zoning district at 3412 Touhy Avenue.
2019-50P – Special Use Permit: 3412 Touhy Avenue
Ateres Ayala, Inc., requests a special use permit for a civic, social, and fraternal
organization in a B2 Commercial zoning district, and any relief that may be discovered
during the review of this case.
PIN: 10-26-402-061-0000


Discussion and Interested Parties
Legal notice was advertised, posted, and delivered to property owners in the area as
prescribed by the Zoning Chapter. Corporation Counsel determined that notice was
proper and correct.
Mark Gershon, attorney from Posinelli PC, Javier Millan, principal of KLOA, Scott
Goldstein, principal with Teska Associates, and Ari Shulman, representative of Ateres
Ayala and a local developer involved with many Jewish organization and the Skokie
community, all gave testimony regarding the cases.

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Ateres Ayala, Inc. is a non-profit corporation which owns a multi-tenant building with
manufacturing uses in Units B, C, D & E. In fact, the area is surrounded by industrial
uses but trending towards commercial along Touhy. There is a synergy at the site that
allows this to all work together. The industrial/manufacturing tenants generate the
revenue to support the non-profit use moving forward. Since the Zoning Code does not
allow shared parking, they wish to re-zone the southern portion (Unit A) from M3 to B2
to use the space as a Jewish Community Center hosting large events like weddings and
bar mitzvahs on the weekends, as well as smaller events such as lectures and classes
on weekdays. This project will bring in great services to the community and revenue to
Skokie.
There are 4 items of relief, all related to parking, being requested as well. They are:
 - to allow valet to park in drive aisles and outside of striped areas for the larger
 events
 - to prepare a temporary parking agreement on an as needed basis for overflow
 parking rather than a covenant on the land
 - to utilize the required parking spaces of the adjacent units provided that it is not
 during their business hours
 - to use the parking ratio of 1 space for each 2.75 seats
He added that significant interior changes will be made to Unit A and there are many
smaller rooms that will be designed for community use as well.
Mr. Ari Shulman added that there are very few places that can accommodate large
groups for weddings and many families travel to New York to hold their weddings & bar
mitzvahs. It is an inconvenience not to have a place close by especially since the JCC
on Church Street has closed. It is also hard economically on families. This center will fill
an important need for the Jewish community which has experienced growth over the
last several years. He personally has attended 19-20 weddings in New York over the
last 6 months. In his opinion, this building is perfect because it is not adjacent to
residential areas and there is ample parking. In today’s times, they don’t want to be in
the public eye and would rather be tucked away. It is a destination place that is off the
beaten path needing no signage.
Javier Millan reviewed the traffic and parking analyses. Access is through existing
easements from Touhy Avenue or McCormick Boulevard. These large events typically
take place 2-4 times each year. He stated that given the nature of the proposed
center, traffic will be outside the business hours of the other tenants. When traffic to
the center peaks, mostly for activities from 6-11 pm, normal traffic is diminished down.
Mr. Millan focused the parking evaluation on 3 different options. Daytime events at the
center would use 137 spaces for 376 attendees leaving 55 spaces for the other tenants.
Night time or weekend events would utilize all 192 spaces for 528 people and for the
few times a year for larger events, 263 spaces are needed for 700 people; for those
occasions, they would use valet parking.
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A commissioner asked for confirmation that they will be required to use a valet parking
plan for a designated area of the parking lot if occupancy goes up.
Another commissioner commented that it is human nature for people to park as close to
a venue as they could. If on-street parking is available, they will use it. What is to
prevent other businesses from being impacted. Mr. Millan stated that most people, if
they can’t find parking, will use valet services. They are not concerned.
Another commissioner asked if they will use parking at other neighboring businesses
should the need arise. Mr. Millan stated that they will only use the parking on their own
property. If needed, they will prepare a shared parking agreement.
Scott Goldstein reviewed the fiscal impact with the commission. He stated that this
community center use will have a positive effect on the community and will generate
revenue for the Village and keep spending in the community. Even though Unit A (the
not-for-profit portion) would nominally reduce property tax revenue, he projected that
approximately 4 to 6 times the current tax revenue will be brought in to the Village by
this project within the first three years.
The staff reports were presented by Matt Brandmeyer, Community Development
Director. He requested that they be accepted into the record. He would like an
operational valet plan for parking to be submitted before the cases are heard by the
Village Board for final approval. He pointed out a few minor changes in the staff report
that needed correction. A meeting before the Appearance Commission is not
necessary. The elevations will stay the same and only minor façade changes will be
made. According to the Comprehensive Plan, which was last reviewed in 2005, land
use in the area is industrial but is transitioning and the area should be studied in the
future.
A commissioner commented that access to the site is very confusing as there is no
direct way from Touhy or McCormick. The stoplight on Touhy governs access to
Mariano’s. The proposed site is behind XSport Fitness on Touhy or can be reached
from the service road behind Starbucks from McCormick. Another commissioner pointed
out that most people will be coming to the center roughly at the same time as heavy
rush hour traffic.
The applicant has agreed that if occupancy goes over the 700 maxima, they will search
out other off-site parking areas.


Recommendations and Voting
Case 2019-47P: Zoning Map Amendment
A motion was made to approve the request as presented to amend the zoning map to
change the zoning district for the southern 160.63 feet of 3412-3426 Touhy from M3
Industry to B2 Commercial.


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Motion: J. Burman Second: Franklin Absent: Laxpati & Mathee

Ayes: 7
Nays: 0

Case 2019-48P: Site Plan Approval
A motion was made to approve the request as submitted for site plan approval for a
multi-tenant industrial/commercial building and surface parking at 3412-3426 Touhy.
Motion: S. Berman Second: Mitchell Absent: Laxpati & Mathee
Ayes: 7
Nays: 0

Case 2019-49P: Parking Determination
The Plan Commission concurred with the staff recommendation of a parking
determination of 1 parking space for every 2.75 seats of occupancy and approved the 4
items of relief identified in the report.
Motion: Mitchell Second: J. Burman Absent: Laxpati & Mathee
Ayes: 7
Nays: 0

Case 2019-50P: Special Use Permit
A motion was made to approve the request as presented for a special use permit for a
civic, social, and fraternal organization in a B2 Commercial zoning district.
Motion: J. Burman Second: Franklin Absent: Laxpati & Mathee
Ayes: 7
Nays: 0




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PLAN COMMISSION REPORT 2019-48P: Site Plan Approval
Plan Commission Council Chambers, 8:00 PM, March 2, 2020



To: Mayor and Board of Trustees
From: Paul Luke, Plan Commission Chairperson
Case: 2019-48P: Site Plan Approval
 3412-3426 Touhy Avenue

 Related Cases – 2019-47P: Zoning Map Amendment
 2019-50P: Special Use Permit

PLAN COMMISSION ANALYSIS
The case was heard at the February 6, 2020 Plan Commission meeting and involves a
request for site plan approval since the subject property is greater than 1 acre in size.
The petitioner is proposing to operate an event space with changes to the site plan.
The primary considerations for the case are four (4) relief items associated with
parking. These include a requirement to provide 1 space for every 2.75 event seats,
permission to park vehicles in drive aisles for valet parking, permission to use other
tenant’s parking spaces when they are not in use, and to allow off-site parking provided
an executed parking agreement is provided.
The proposal also requires a rezoning and a special use permit, the details of which
were included in separate cases. The Plan Commission is supportive of the proposal.
A more detailed discussion of this and the related cases are in the attached staff report
and minutes.


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

PLAN COMMISSION RECOMMENDATIONS AND VOTING
The Plan Commission recommended, by a vote of 7 ayes, 0 nays, and 2 absent that the
petitioner’s request for a site plan be APPROVED, based upon the Plan Commission
Positive Findings of Fact.




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ATTENDANCE AYES NAYS ABSENT VACANT
 Mathee X
 J. Burman (moved) X
 Laxpati X
 Franklin (second) X
 Villegas X
 S. Berman X
 Quane X
 Mitchell X
 Luke X


ATTACHMENTS
1. Plan Commission Recommended Conditions
2. Positive Findings of Fact
3. Staff Report for 2019-48P, dated February 6, 2020
4. Plan Commission meeting minutes, dated February 6, 2020
5. Site Plan, dated October 14, 2019
6. Floor Plans, dated September 18, 2019
7. Land Use and Zoning Map




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PLAN COMMISSION
RECOMMENDED CONDITIONS 2019-48P: Site Plan Approval
Plan Commission Council Chambers, 8:00 PM, March 2, 2020



Relief from the Zoning Code
Relief is granted from the Zoning chapter of the Village Code from the following
sections:
 1. Section 118-206(d) in Control of off-street parking to allow valet parking that will
 involve parking vehicles within drive aisles and outside regular parking space
 striping.
 2. Section 118-207(b) in Control of off-site parking to allow a temporary parking
 agreement instead of a covenant on the land for off-site parking on an as-
 needed basis only for overflow event parking for the special use in 2019-50P.
 3. Section 118-211 Collective use of parking spaces to allow the cultural center to
 use the parking spaces required parking spaces for the other tenant spaces on
 the site for activities on weeknights and weekends, provided they are not during
 those other tenants’ business hours.
 4. Section 118-218 Required number of off-street motor vehicle parking spaces to
 reduce the number of parking spaces required by applying a one space per 2.75
 seats as the requirement.

Site Plan Requirements

1. Prior to the issuance of a building permit and with the approval of staff, the
 petitioner shall:
 a. Provide an operations plan for the valet parking,
 b. Amend the site plan to designate the area used for valet parking,
 c. Correct the geometrics of the drop off area to meet the design standards
 of the Village Code,
 d. Ensure adequate access is provided for Fire Department vehicles.
2. The petitioner shall develop the Subject Property in substantial conformance with
 the final Village approved site plan and landscape plan dated <insert date of final
 approved plan>.
3. The petitioner shall provide a valet parking plan that shows parking spaces, access
 and circulation, and any temporary fencing or directional signs
4. The petitioner shall provide a landscape plan as part of the building permit
 application that shows the installation of trees as per the site plan, dated October
 14, 2019.



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5. The petitioner shall provide a detailed plan for the kitchen area as part of the
 building permit application that shows adherence to the Health and Sanitation
 Chapter of the Village of Skokie Code of Ordinances.
6. The petitioner shall modify the curbing at the ADA parking spaces according to ADA
 design standards so that person utilizing the space can walk onto the adjacent
 sidewalk without an obstacle.
7. The petitioner shall provide a lighting plan as part of the building permit application
 in accordance with IES and Section 118-212 (k) lighting. The illumination level for
 an off-street parking area shall be an average maintained horizontal footcandle ratio
 of 1.0 to 3.0 footcandles or per IES standards for other application purposes.
 Uniform illumination is desirable, and the lowest footcandle value at any point on
 the pavement should not be less than 1/4 the designed average maintained
 horizontal foot candles.
8. A screened garbage corral with an impermeable surface shall be provided to contain
 all dumpsters.
9. At least once during every 4 hours of operation and before opening and closing of
 the business, employees shall patrol the Subject Property and clear it of debris.
10. 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)
11. 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)
12. All existing damaged public sidewalks or public sidewalks damaged due to the
 implementation of this plan shall be replaced. (Standard)
13. No objects are allowed within a 15' sight distance triangle, between 30" and 84" in
 height from grade except traffic control devices listed in the Manual on Uniform
 Traffic Control Devices. (Standard)
14. All fencing, walls, sidewalks, driveways, curbs, wheel stops, parking areas, signage,
 landscaping, structures, and any other facilities or infrastructure on the Subject
 Property shall be maintained in a good state of repair, and when needed, be
 repaired or replaced in a timely manner. (Standard)
15. All private and public sidewalks shall be maintained free of snow, ice, sleet, or other
 objects that may impede travel. (Standard)
16. Trash shall only be allowed within a designated trash enclosure and shall be
 screened from public view in an enclosure approved by the Appearance Commission.
 All trash shall always be contained in such a way as to remain out of sight. (Standard)



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17. Waste receptacles shall be placed on the Subject Property for the use of customers,
 and that the Health Department shall determine the size, type, and location of these
 units. At least one approved covered container for litter at the main entrance to the
 premises for use by customers. The owner of the premises shall be responsible for
 the removal of litter every four hours. (Standard)
18. All off-street parking spaces shall be legibly striped and maintained. (Standard)
19. Any plan to modify parking lot striping must be approved by the Director of
 Engineering. (Standard)
20. 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)
21. The owner of the Subject Property [and its tenant] shall ensure that employees park
 on the Subject Property unless an off-site parking agreement has been executed.
 (Standard)

22. No required parking space on the site may be for the exclusive use of any tenant.
 (Standard)

23. Prior to issuance of building permits, the petitioner shall submit evidence of issuance
 of permits for the construction and operation of the water main and associated
 equipment by the Illinois Environmental Protection Agency (IEPA) or provide a
 determination by IEPA that such permits are not required. Water mains that feed
 multiple building structures and/or create a "looped" system that require an IEPA
 permit will also require an easement and custodial agreement with the Village.
 (Standard)

24. All new overhead utilities on the Subject Property or in adjacent right-of-way shall
 be placed or relocated underground. The petitioner shall bear the full cost of any
 utility relocation and/or conflicts. (Standard)
25. 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)
26. All new construction, alterations, and remodeling shall meet current International
 Building and NFPA Life Safety Codes as amended. (Standard)
27. The petitioner shall obtain all required permits and approvals for improvements to
 County, State, or Federal rights-of-way from the governing jurisdiction. (Standard)
28. 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)
29. All signage shall conform to the Skokie Village Code. Any sign on the Subject



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 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)
30. All modifications to building elevations, signage, and landscaping shall be subject to
 the review and approval of the Skokie Appearance Commission. (Standard)
31. The petitioner shall submit to the Planning Division electronic files of the site plan
 and landscape plan in their approved and finalized form. (Standard)
32. 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)
33. 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)
34. The petitioner shall comply with all Federal and State statutes, laws, rules and
 regulations and all Village codes, ordinances, rules, and regulations. (Standard)
35. 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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POSITIVE FINDINGS OF FACT 2019-48P: Site Plan Approval
Community Development Department Council Chambers, 8:00 PM, March 2, 2020



 Consideration Finding
 The request is harmonious with and does The propose civic, social, and fraternal
 not adversely affect adjacent properties. organization will be harmonious with and
 not adversely affect adjacent properties.
 The request can demonstrate that Adequate public facilities exist or will exist
 adequate public facilities, including roads, to serve the requested use.
 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 The request will have adequate provision
 provision for maintenance of the associated for maintenance of the associated
 structures. structures.
 The request has considered and, to the No adverse effects on the natural
 degree possible, addressed the adverse environment are anticipated.
 effects on the natural environment.
 The request will not create undue traffic The request will not create undue traffic
 congestion. congestion.
 The request will not adversely affect public The request will not adversely affect
 health, safety, and welfare. public health, safety, and welfare.
 The request conforms to all applicable The request will conform to all applicable
 provisions of this code, except where relief provisions of this code, except where
 is granted with the request. relief is granted with the request.




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  STAFF REPORT 2019-48P: Site Plan Approval
  Community Development Department Council Chambers, 7:30 PM, February 6, 2020


  To: Paul Luke, Chairman, Skokie Plan Commission
  From: Matt Brandmeyer, AICP, Community Development Director
  Re: 2019-48P: Site Plan Approval
 3412-3426 Touhy Avenue

 Related Cases – 2019-47P: Zoning Map Amendment
 2019-49P: Parking Determination
 2019-50P: Special Use

 General Information
 Location 3412-3426 Touhy Avenue
 Purpose A request for site plan approval in a M3 Industry and a B2 Commercial
 district for a multi-tenant industrial/commercial building and surface
 parking at 3412-3426 Touhy Avenue, and any relief that may be
 discovered during the review of this case.
 Petitioner Ateres Ayala, Inc.
 Size of Site 212,742 ft2 (4.88 acres) with no street frontage
 Existing Zoning & M3 Industry – miscellaneous manufacturing, food and beverage
 Land Use manufacturing, wholesale trade establishment, furniture and related
 products manufacturing, off-site parking for a nearby truck and freight
 transportation service use
 B2 Commercial (proposed 2019-47P) – office and administrative
 services, vacant industrial space, off-site parking for a nearby truck and
 freight transportation service use
 Adjacent Zoning & North M3 Industry – primary metal manufacturing
 Land Use
 South B2 Commercial – printing materials manufacturing,
 wholesale trade establishment, health and fitness center
 East M3 Industry – primary metal manufacturing
 West M3 Industry – special trades contractors, vacant industrial
 space, wholesale trade establishments, mail order or direct
 selling establishment, conventional warehouses, business
 support service, heavy construction business
 Comprehensive Plan The site is designated as manufacturing/service employment.




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  SITE INFORMATION
  The existing site contains a multitenant industrial building and surface parking.
  Overhead utilities run from the north to south west of the building though the
 parking and truck loading area.
  The site is not adjacent to any public right-of-way and has street access only
 through private easements 620’ and 670’ feet to the south to Touhy Avenue and
 945’ to the east to McCormick Boulevard, there is no signalized access at any of
 these intersections. Other adjacent users also use those easements.
  There are currently no parking lot trees provided and no relief was granted when
 the west parking lot was improved in 2016. The trees previously existing parking
 lot tree on the south and east side were removed. The previous user, a
 pharmaceutical company, cited a Federal Drug Administration rule that the trees
 were a security risk. That use is no longer present. The parking lots are now
 non-conforming.
  The shared driveway on the south side of the building also immediately serves
 parking spaces for the property to the south.


 Complete Streets Summary
 The property does not abut public right-of-way, but existing sidewalks are
 available to the south of the site in the Touhy public right-of-way and on private
 Walking, property along the east, north, and south sides of XSport Fitness. Sidewalks are
 Accessibility available on the subject site along the east, south, and a portion of the west sides
 of the building. Consider the needs of the visually- and hearing-impaired when
 making improvements to the building and the site.
 Bicycle facilities include an existing multi-use path along the north side of Touhy
 Biking Avenue to the east and west of XSport Fitness. A future multi-use path adjacent
 to XSport Fitness is planned, with an undetermined construction date.
 Pace Bus Route 290 is available along Touhy. The nearest train station is the
 Transit
 Oakton-Skokie CTA Station 2.8 miles to the northwest of the site.
 The site is within walking distance of other businesses, services, and shopping.
 Elderly, Youth Consider the needs of those who may access the site with transportation options
 other than a motor vehicle.
 Access to the subject site is available through private drives off Touhy Avenue
 Emergency,
 and McCormick Boulevard, and possibly through parking lots connecting to
 Commercial
 Howard Street.


  PETITIONER’S SUBMITTAL
  Ateres Ayala, Inc. is requesting site plan approval in a M3 Industry and a B2 Commercial
  district for a multi-tenant industrial/commercial building and surface parking at 3412-
  3426 Touhy Avenue and any relief that may be discovered during the review of this
  case. The applicant is not proposing changes to the site as a result of the proposed
  change of use.
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  STAFF ANALYSIS
  All pertinent departments and divisions were offered an opportunity to comment on this
  case. The Water and Sewer, Forestry, Engineering, and Planning Divisions, as well as
  the Fire Prevention Bureau, provided comments on the subject case.
 Forestry
 Staff recommends that the petitioner install 4 new shade trees to be planted in the
 existing grassy bump outs. Recommended species include Honeylocust, Triumph
 elm and/or Kentucky Coffeetree.
 Environmental Health
 Staff recommends that the petitioner provide a detailed plan for the kitchen area as
 part of the building permit application.
 Water & Sewer
 Staff recommends the creation of an agreement among all property owners that
 access the private water and sewer mains.
 Engineering
 1. Staff recommends the petitioner modify the curbing at the ADA parking spaces
 according to ADA design standards so that person utilizing the space can walk
 onto the adjacent sidewalk without an obstacle.

 2. Staff recommends the petitioner provide a lighting plan in accordance with IES
 and Section 118-212 (k) lighting. The illumination level for an off-street parking
 area shall be an average maintained horizontal footcandle ratio of 1.0 to 3.0
 footcandles or per IES standards for other application purposes. Uniform
 illumination is desirable, and the lowest footcandle value at any point on the
 pavement should not be less than 1/4 the designed average maintained
 horizontal foot candles.
 Planning Division
 The Department of Community Development supports the site plan provided
 sufficient parking is available for larger events, the parking demand for events does
 not conflict with tenants or neighboring developments, and any valet service
 provided is more clearly defined. The petitioner is providing parking lot trees in
 compliance with Village Code. The petitioner needs to provide an operations plan,
 amend the site plan to designate the area used for valet parking, correct the
 geometrics of the drop off area to meet the design standards of the Village Code,
 and ensure adequate access is provided for Fire Department vehicles.


  APPEARANCE COMMISSION
  Review by the Appearance Commission was initially scheduled but was cancelled after
  the applicant revised elevations.


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  STAFF RECOMMENDATIONS
  Staff recommends that the petitioner’s request for site plan approval in a B2
  Commercial district to operate a civic, social, and fraternal organization at 3412 Touhy
  be APPROVED based upon the Proposed Positive Findings of Fact and subject to the
  recommended site plan approval conditions listed below.
  Staff further recommends relief be granted from the Zoning chapter of the Village Code
  from the following sections:
 1. Section 118-206(d) in Control of off-street parking to allow valet parking that will
 involve parking vehicles within drive aisles and outside regular parking space
 striping.
 2. Section 118-207(b) in Control of off-site parking to allow a temporary parking
 agreement instead of a covenant on the land for off-site parking on an as-
 needed basis only for overflow event parking for the special use in 2019-50P.
 3. Section 118-211 Collective use of parking spaces to allow the cultural center to
 use the parking spaces required parking spaces for the other tenant spaces on
 the site for activities on weeknights and weekends, provided they are not during
 those other tenants’ business hours.
 4. Section 118-218 Required number of off-street motor vehicle parking spaces to
 reduce the number of parking spaces required by applying a one space per 2.75
 seats as the requirement.

  RECOMMENDED SITE PLAN APPROVAL CONDITIONS
  1. Prior to the hearing of the Board of Trustees and with the approval of staff, the petitioner
 shall:
 a. Provide an operations plan for the valet parking,
 b. Amend the site plan to designate the area used for valet parking,
 c. Correct the geometrics of the drop off area to meet the design standards of the
 Village Code,
 d. Ensure adequate access is provided for Fire Department vehicles.
  2. The petitioner shall develop the Subject Property in substantial conformance with the final
 Village approved site plan and landscape plan dated <insert date of final approved plan>.
  3. The petitioner shall provide a valet parking plan that shows parking spaces, access and
 circulation, and any temporary fencing or directional signs
  4. The petitioner shall provide a landscape plan as part of the building permit application that
 shows the installation of trees as per the site plan, dated October 14, 2019.

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  5. The petitioner shall provide a detailed plan for the kitchen area as part of the building
 permit application that shows adherence to the Health and Sanitation Chapter of the Village
 of Skokie Code of Ordinances.
  6. The petitioner shall modify the curbing at the ADA parking spaces according to ADA design
 standards so that person utilizing the space can walk onto the adjacent sidewalk without an
 obstacle.
  7. The petitioner shall provide a lighting plan as part of the building permit application in
 accordance with IES and Section 118-212 (k) lighting. The illumination level for an off-street
 parking area shall be an average maintained horizontal footcandle ratio of 1.0 to 3.0
 footcandles or per IES standards for other application purposes. Uniform illumination is
 desirable, and the lowest footcandle value at any point on the pavement should not be less
 than 1/4 the designed average maintained horizontal foot candles.
  8. A screened garbage corral with an impermeable surface shall be provided to contain all
 dumpsters.
  9. At least once during every 4 hours of operation and before opening and closing of the
 business, employees shall patrol the Subject Property and clear it of debris.
  10. 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)
  11. 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)
  12. All existing damaged public sidewalks or public sidewalks damaged due to the
 implementation of this plan shall be replaced. (Standard)
  13. No objects are allowed within a 15' sight distance triangle, between 30" and 84" in height
 from grade except traffic control devices listed in the Manual on Uniform Traffic Control
 Devices. (Standard)
  14. All fencing, walls, sidewalks, driveways, curbs, wheel stops, parking areas, signage,
 landscaping, structures, and any other facilities or infrastructure on the Subject Property
 shall be maintained in a good state of repair, and when needed, be repaired or replaced in a
 timely manner. (Standard)
  15. All private and public sidewalks shall be maintained free of snow, ice, sleet, or other objects
 that may impede travel. (Standard)
  16. Trash shall only be allowed within a designated trash enclosure and shall be screened from
 public view in an enclosure approved by the Appearance Commission. All trash shall always
 be contained in such a way as to remain out of sight. (Standard)
  17. Waste receptacles shall be placed on the Subject Property for the use of customers, and
 that the Health Department shall determine the size, type, and location of these units. At
 least one approved covered container for litter at the main entrance to the premises for use
 by customers. The owner of the premises shall be responsible for the removal of litter
 every four hours. (Standard)
  18. All off-street parking spaces shall be legibly striped and maintained. (Standard)

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 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)
  34. The petitioner shall comply with all Federal and State statutes, laws, rules and regulations
 and all Village codes, ordinances, rules, and regulations. (Standard)
  35. Failure to abide by any and all terms of this Ordinance shall be cause for the Village to
 initiate hearings to determine whether the subject Ordinance, as well as any applicable
 business licenses, should be revised or revoked. The petitioner shall pay all costs related to
 any hearings conducted as a result of non-compliance with any of the provisions of the
 enabling ordinance. The costs shall include but not be limited to court reporter fees,
 attorney fees, and staff time required researching and conducting said hearing. (Standard)


  ATTATCHMENTS
 1. Proposed Findings of Fact for 2019-48P
 2. Site Plan, dated October 14, 2019
 3. Floor Plans, dated September 18, 2019
 4. Project Summary, dated December 2019
 5. Parking Evaluation, dated July 9, 2019
 6. Fiscal Impact Study, dated August 31, 2018
 7. Land use and Zoning Map for 2019-41P




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 Plan Commission Meeting Minutes
 Date: February 6, 2020

A motion was made by Commissioner S. Berman and seconded by Commissioner C.
Franklin to approve the minutes of the January 16, 2020 Plan Commission meeting.
The chairman announced to attendees that the Plan Commission is the final hearing
body for the Parking Determination case (2019-49P) and is not necessary to be
presented to the Village Board for final approval.
Case Descriptions
2019-47P – Zoning Map Amendment: 3412-3426 Touhy Avenue
Ateres Ayala, Inc., requests to amend the zoning map to change the zoning district for
the southern 160.03 feet of 3412-3426 Touhy Avenue, as measured along the east
property line (the north line of the request also being the party wall line between 3412
Touhy Avenue and 3420 Touhy Avenue extended east and west to the lot lines) from
M3 Industry to B2 Commercial.
2019-48P – Site Plan Approval: 3412-3426 Touhy Avenue
Ateres Ayala, Inc., requests a site plan approval in a M3 Industry and B2 Commercial
district for a multi-tenant industrial/commercial building and surface parking at 3412-
3426 Touhy Avenue, and any relief that may be discovered during the review of this
case.
2019-49P – Parking Determination: Ateres Ayala Community Center
Ateres Ayala Community Center requests a parking determination for a civic, social, and
fraternal organization use in a B2 Commercial zoning district at 3412 Touhy Avenue.
2019-50P – Special Use Permit: 3412 Touhy Avenue
Ateres Ayala, Inc., requests a special use permit for a civic, social, and fraternal
organization in a B2 Commercial zoning district, and any relief that may be discovered
during the review of this case.
PIN: 10-26-402-061-0000


Discussion and Interested Parties
Legal notice was advertised, posted, and delivered to property owners in the area as
prescribed by the Zoning Chapter. Corporation Counsel determined that notice was
proper and correct.
Mark Gershon, attorney from Posinelli PC, Javier Millan, principal of KLOA, Scott
Goldstein, principal with Teska Associates, and Ari Shulman, representative of Ateres
Ayala and a local developer involved with many Jewish organization and the Skokie
community, all gave testimony regarding the cases.

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Ateres Ayala, Inc. is a non-profit corporation which owns a multi-tenant building with
manufacturing uses in Units B, C, D & E. In fact, the area is surrounded by industrial
uses but trending towards commercial along Touhy. There is a synergy at the site that
allows this to all work together. The industrial/manufacturing tenants generate the
revenue to support the non-profit use moving forward. Since the Zoning Code does not
allow shared parking, they wish to re-zone the southern portion (Unit A) from M3 to B2
to use the space as a Jewish Community Center hosting large events like weddings and
bar mitzvahs on the weekends, as well as smaller events such as lectures and classes
on weekdays. This project will bring in great services to the community and revenue to
Skokie.
There are 4 items of relief, all related to parking, being requested as well. They are:
 - to allow valet to park in drive aisles and outside of striped areas for the larger
 events
 - to prepare a temporary parking agreement on a as needed basis for overflow
 parking rather than a covenant on the land
 - to utilize the required parking spaces of the adjacent units provided that it is not
 during their business hours
 - to use the parking ratio of 1 space for each 2.75 seats
He added that significant interior changes will be made to Unit A and there are many
smaller rooms that will be designed for community use as well.
Mr. Ari Shulman added that there are very few places that can accommodate large
groups for weddings and many families travel to New York to hold their weddings & bar
mitzvahs. It is an inconvenience not to have a place close by especially since the JCC
on Church Street has closed. It is also hard economically on families. This center will fill
an important need for the Jewish community which has experienced growth over the
last several years. He personally has attended 19-20 weddings in New York over the
last 6 months. In his opinion, this building is perfect because it is not adjacent to
residential areas and there is ample parking. In today’s times, they don’t want to be in
the public eye and would rather be tucked away. It is a destination place that is off the
beaten path needing no signage.
Javier Millan reviewed the traffic and parking analyses. Access is through existing
easements from Touhy Avenue or McCormick Boulevard. These large events typically
take place 2-4 times each year. He stated that given the nature of the proposed
center, traffic will be outside the business hours of the other tenants. When traffic to
the center peaks, mostly for activities from 6-11 pm, normal traffic is diminished down.
Mr. Millan focused the parking evaluation on 3 different options. Daytime events at the
center would use 137 spaces for 376 attendees leaving 55 spaces for the other tenants.
Night time or weekend events would utilize all 192 spaces for 528 people and for the
few times a year for larger events, 263 spaces are needed for 700 people; for those
occasions, they would use valet parking.
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A commissioner asked for confirmation that they will be required to use a valet parking
plan for a designated area of the parking lot if occupancy goes up.
Another commissioner commented that it is human nature for people to park as close to
a venue as they could. If on-street parking is available, they will use it. What is to
prevent other businesses from being impacted. Mr. Millan stated that most people, if
they can’t find parking, will use valet services. They are not concerned.
Another commissioner asked if they will use parking at other neighboring businesses
should the need arise. Mr. Millan stated that they will only use the parking on their own
property. If needed, they will prepare a shared parking agreement.
Scott Goldstein reviewed the fiscal impact with the commission. He stated that this
community center use will have a positive effect on the community and will generate
revenue for the Village and keep spending in the community. Even though Unit A (the
not-for-profit portion) would nominally reduce property tax revenue, he projected that
approximately 4 to 6 times the current tax revenue will be brought in to the Village by
this project within the first three years.
The staff reports were presented by Matt Brandmeyer, Community Development
Director. He requested that they be accepted into the record. He would like an
operational valet plan for parking to be submitted before the cases are heard by the
Village Board for final approval. He pointed out a few minor changes in the staff report
that needed correction. A meeting before the Appearance Commission is not
necessary. The elevations will stay the same and only minor façade changes will be
made. According to the Comprehensive Plan, which was last reviewed in 2005, land
use in the area is industrial but is transitioning and the area should be studied in the
future.
A commissioner commented that access to the site is very confusing as there is no
direct way from Touhy or McCormick. The stoplight on Touhy governs access to
Mariano’s. The proposed site is behind XSport Fitness on Touhy or can be reached
from the service road behind Starbucks from McCormick. Another commissioner pointed
out that most people will be coming to the center roughly at the same time as heavy
rush hour traffic.
The applicant has agreed that if occupancy goes over the 700 maxima, they will search
out other off-site parking areas.


Recommendations and Voting
Case 2019-47P: Zoning Map Amendment
A motion was made to approve the request as presented to amend the zoning map to
change the zoning district for the southern 160.63 feet of 3412-3426 Touhy from M3
Industry to B2 Commercial.


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Motion: J. Burman Second: Franklin Absent: Laxpati & Mathee

Ayes: 7
Nays: 0

Case 2019-48P: Site Plan Approval
A motion was made to approve the request as submitted for site plan approval for a
multi-tenant industrial/commercial building and surface parking at 3412-3426 Touhy.
Motion: S. Berman Second: Mitchell Absent: Laxpati & Mathee
Ayes: 7
Nays: 0

Case 2019-49P: Parking Determination
The Plan Commission concurred with the staff recommendation of a parking
determination of 1 parking space for every 2.75 seats of occupancy and approved the 4
items of relief identified in the report.
Motion: Mitchell Second: J. Burman Absent: Laxpati & Mathee
Ayes: 7
Nays: 0

Case 2019-50P: Special Use Permit
A motion was made to approve the request as presented for a special use permit for a
civic, social, and fraternal organization in a B2 Commercial zoning district.
Motion: J. Burman Second: Franklin Absent: Laxpati & Mathee
Ayes: 7
Nays: 0




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PLAN COMMISSION REPORT 2019-50P: Special Use Permit
Plan Commission Council Chambers, 8:00 PM, March 2, 2020



To: Mayor and Board of Trustees
From: Paul Luke, Plan Commission Chairperson
Case: 2019-50P: Special Use Permit
 3412-3426 Touhy Avenue

 Related Cases – 2019-47P: Zoning Map Amendment
 2019-48P: Site Plan Approval

PLAN COMMISSION ANALYSIS
The case was heard at the February 6, 2020 Plan Commission meeting and involves a
request for special use permit to permit a civic, social, and fraternal organization, which
is a listed special use in the B2 zoning district. The applicant is proposing to open an
event space to host weddings, lectures, and other events.
The primary consideration for the special use permit is the number of people attending
the events. The occupancy is directly tied to the number of parking spaces available
on-site which differs between weekdays, weeknights, and weekends. On weekdays,
events will be limited to 376 attendees, while on weeknights and weekends, occupancy
can increase to 528 people. If needed, valet parking or off-site parking can be utilized
in order to increase the number of attendees to a maximum of 750 occupants.
The proposal also requires a rezoning and a site plan approval, the details of which
were included in separate cases. The Plan Commission is supportive of the proposal.
A more detailed discussion of this and the related cases are in the attached staff report
and minutes.


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

PLAN COMMISSION RECOMMENDATIONS AND VOTING
The Plan Commission recommended, by a vote of 7 ayes, 0 nays, and 2 absent that the
petitioner’s request for a site plan be APPROVED, based upon the Plan Commission
Positive Findings of Fact.




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ATTENDANCE AYES NAYS ABSENT VACANT
 Mathee X
 J. Burman (moved) X
 Laxpati X
 Franklin (second) X
 Villegas X
 S. Berman X
 Quane X
 Mitchell X
 Luke X


ATTACHMENTS
1. Plan Commission Recommended Conditions
2. Positive Findings of Fact
3. Staff Report for 2019-50P, dated February 6, 2020
4. Plan Commission meeting minutes, dated February 6, 2020
5. Project Summary, dated December 2019
6. Parking Evaluation, dated July 9, 2019
7. Fiscal Impact Study, dated August 31, 2018
8. Land Use and Zoning Map




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PLAN COMMISSION
RECOMMENDED CONDITIONS 2019-50P: Special Use Permit
Plan Commission Council Chambers, 8:00 PM, March 2, 2020



Site and Use
1. The petitioner shall develop the Subject Property in substantial conformance with
 the final Village approved floor plans dated <insert date of final approved plan>.
2. The petitioner shall restrict occupancy based on parking availability as follows:
 a. Occupancy for events during weekdays shall be limited to 376 occupants based
 on the 137 spaces available. Valet is not permitted on weekdays before 5 pm.
 b. Occupancy for events on weeknights and weekends shall be limited to 528
 guests based on 192 spaces available.
 c. If valet parking or off-site parking is provided, occupancy may increase for
 weeknight and weekend events at a rate of 2.75 seats for every parking space
 available, up to a maximum of 750 guests.
3. Any outdoor sound systems shall at all times maintain audio levels that are
 compliant with the Skokie Village Code. (Standard)
Maintenance
4. 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,
 except for waste receptacles referenced in Condition Number <insert condition
 number> below. (Standard)
5. Waste receptacles shall be placed on the Subject Property for the use of customers,
 and that the Health Department shall determine the size, type, and location of these
 units, including 1 waste receptacle near the drive-through exit and 1 waste
 receptacle at the restaurant entrance.
6. At least once during every 4 hours of operation and before opening and closing of
 the business, employees shall patrol the Subject Property and clear it of debris.
 (Standard)

Governance
7. All signage shall conform to the Skokie Village Code, except as provided in this
 ordinance. Any sign on the Subject Property that is in violation of that Code must be
 removed or modified to conform with the Village Code prior to the issuance of an
 occupancy permit. (Standard)
8. All modifications to building elevations, signage, and landscaping shall be subject to
 the review and approval of the Skokie Appearance Commission. (Standard)
9. The petitioner shall comply with all Federal and State statutes, laws, rules and



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 regulations and all Village codes, ordinances, rules, and regulations. (Standard)
10. 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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POSITIVE FINDINGS OF FACT 2019-50P: Special Use Permit
Community Development Department Council Chambers, 8:00 PM, March 2, 2020



 Consideration Finding
 The request is consistent with the The proposed use is not consistent with the
 intent of the Comprehensive Plan. manufacturing/service employment land use
 designation in the Comprehensive Plan; however,
 it is consistent with the trend of zoning changes
 and commercial developments along Touhy
 Avenue.
 The request will not adversely affect The request is not expected to adversely affect
 adjacent properties. adjacent properties.
 The request is compatible with the The request is compatible with the existing or
 existing or allowable uses of allowable uses of adjacent properties.
 adjacent properties.
 The request demonstrates that Adequate public facilities, including roads,
 adequate public facilities, including drainage, utilities, and police and fire protection
 roads, drainage, utilities, and police exist or will exist to serve the requested use at
 and fire protection exist or will exist the time such facilities are needed.
 to serve the requested use at the
 time such facilities are needed.
 The request demonstrates adequate The request demonstrates adequate provision for
 provision for maintenance and use maintenance and use of the associated
 of the associated structures. structures.
 The request has considered and, to The request has considered and is expected to
 the degree possible, addressed the address any adverse effects on the natural
 adverse effects on the natural environment.
 environment.
 The request will not create undue Per the traffic impact analysis, the use is not
 traffic congestion. expected to create undue traffic congestion.
 The request will not adversely affect The request will not adversely affect public
 public health, safety, and welfare. health, safety, and welfare.
 The request conforms to all The request conforms to all applicable provisions
 applicable provisions of this code, of this code, except where relief is granted with
 except where relief is granted with the request.
 the request.




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STAFF REPORT 2019-50P: Special Use Permit
Community Development Department Council Chambers, 7:30 PM, February 6, 2020


To: Paul Luke, Plan Commission Chairperson
From: Matt Brandmeyer, AICP, Community Development Director
Re: 2019-50P: Special Use Permit
 Ateres Ayala Community Center
 3412 Touhy Avenue
 Related Cases – 2019-47P: Zoning Map Amendment
 2019-48P: Site Plan Approval
 2019-49P: Parking Determination

 General Information
 Location 3412 Touhy Avenue
 Purpose To request a special use permit for a civic, social, and fraternal
 organization in a B2 Commercial zoning district and any relief
 that may be discovered during the review of this case.
 Petitioner Ateres Ayala Community Center
 Size of Site 212,742 ft2 (4.88 acres) with no street frontage
 Existing Zoning & B2 Commercial – multi-tenant industrial building
 Land Use
 Adjacent Zoning & North M3 Industry – primary metal manufacturing
 Land Use South B2 Commercial – printing materials manufacturing,
 wholesale trade establishment, health and fitness
 center
 East M3 Industry – primary metal manufacturing
 West M3 Industry – special trades contractors, vacant
 industrial space, wholesale trade establishments, mail
 order or direct selling establishment, conventional
 warehouses, business support service, heavy
 construction business
 Comprehensive Plan The site is designated as manufacturing/service employment.




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PETITIONER’S SUBMITTAL

Please find attached a summary, dated December 2019, of the proposed Ateres Ayala
Community Center that includes the background of the organization and its mission.
Please note that the subdivision case highlighted in the attached document was
withdrawn.

STAFF ANALYSIS
Staff Comment and Review requests were sent to all pertinent departments and were
received from Environmental Health, Traffic Engineering, and Planning. All other
departments returned the requests with no comments regarding the subject case,
and/or comments were provided in related cases.
Because the available parking spaces on site are less than that what would be needed
for the proposed use to operate at certain higher levels of service, Staff is
recommending certain restrictions on the occupancy. However, if the applicant secures
off-site parking, higher levels of service would be permitted on a sliding scale, based on
the parking determination in 2019-49P.

STAFF RECOMMENDATIONS
Staff recommends that the petitioner’s request for a special use permit for a civic,
social, and fraternal organization at 3412 Touhy Avenue in a B2 Commercial district be
APPROVED, based upon the Proposed Positive Findings of Fact and subject to the
recommended conditions in Site Plan case 2019-48P, the Parking Determination case
2019-49P, and the conditions below.

RECOMMENDED SPECIAL USE PERMIT CONDITIONS
In addition to the conditions of case 2019-48P, the following conditions shall apply to
the civic, social, and fraternal organization:
Site and Use
1. The petitioner shall develop the Subject Property in substantial conformance with
 the final Village approved floor plans dated <insert date of final approved plan>.
2. The petitioner shall restrict occupancy based on parking availability as follows:
 a. Occupancy for events during weekdays shall be limited to 376 occupants based
 on the 137 spaces available. Valet is not permitted on weekdays before 5 pm.
 b. Occupancy for events on weeknights and weekends shall be limited to 528
 guests based on 192 spaces available.
 c. If valet parking or off-site parking is provided, occupancy may increase for
 weeknight and weekend events at a rate of 2.75 seats for every parking space
 available, up to a maximum of 750 guests.
3. Any outdoor sound systems shall at all times maintain audio levels that are
 compliant with the Skokie Village Code. (Standard)
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Maintenance
4. 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,
 except for waste receptacles referenced in Condition Number <insert condition
 number> below. (Standard)
5. Waste receptacles shall be placed on the Subject Property for the use of customers,
 and that the Health Department shall determine the size, type, and location of these
 units, including 1 waste receptacle near the drive-through exit and 1 waste
 receptacle at the restaurant entrance.
6. At least once during every 4 hours of operation and before opening and closing of
 the business, employees shall patrol the Subject Property and clear it of debris.
 (Standard)

Governance
7. All signage shall conform to the Skokie Village Code, except as provided in this
 ordinance. Any sign on the Subject Property that is in violation of that Code must be
 removed or modified to conform with the Village Code prior to the issuance of an
 occupancy permit. (Standard)
8. All modifications to building elevations, signage, and landscaping shall be subject to
 the review and approval of the Skokie Appearance Commission. (Standard)
9. The petitioner shall comply with all Federal and State statutes, laws, rules and
 regulations and all Village codes, ordinances, rules, and regulations. (Standard)
10. 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 Findings of Fact for 2019-48P
 2. Site Plan, dated October 14, 2019
 3. Floor Plans, dated September 18, 2019
 4. Project Summary, dated December 2019
 5. Parking Evaluation, dated July 9, 2019
 6. Fiscal Impact Study, dated August 31, 2018
 7. Land use and Zoning Map for 2019-41P




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 Plan Commission Meeting Minutes
 Date: February 6, 2020

A motion was made by Commissioner S. Berman and seconded by Commissioner C.
Franklin to approve the minutes of the January 16, 2020 Plan Commission meeting.
The chairman announced to attendees that the Plan Commission is the final hearing
body for the Parking Determination case (2019-49P) and is not necessary to be
presented to the Village Board for final approval.
Case Descriptions
2019-47P – Zoning Map Amendment: 3412-3426 Touhy Avenue
Ateres Ayala, Inc., requests to amend the zoning map to change the zoning district for
the southern 160.03 feet of 3412-3426 Touhy Avenue, as measured along the east
property line (the north line of the request also being the party wall line between 3412
Touhy Avenue and 3420 Touhy Avenue extended east and west to the lot lines) from
M3 Industry to B2 Commercial.
2019-48P – Site Plan Approval: 3412-3426 Touhy Avenue
Ateres Ayala, Inc., requests a site plan approval in a M3 Industry and B2 Commercial
district for a multi-tenant industrial/commercial building and surface parking at 3412-
3426 Touhy Avenue, and any relief that may be discovered during the review of this
case.
2019-49P – Parking Determination: Ateres Ayala Community Center
Ateres Ayala Community Center requests a parking determination for a civic, social, and
fraternal organization use in a B2 Commercial zoning district at 3412 Touhy Avenue.
2019-50P – Special Use Permit: 3412 Touhy Avenue
Ateres Ayala, Inc., requests a special use permit for a civic, social, and fraternal
organization in a B2 Commercial zoning district, and any relief that may be discovered
during the review of this case.
PIN: 10-26-402-061-0000


Discussion and Interested Parties
Legal notice was advertised, posted, and delivered to property owners in the area as
prescribed by the Zoning Chapter. Corporation Counsel determined that notice was
proper and correct.
Mark Gershon, attorney from Posinelli PC, Javier Millan, principal of KLOA, Scott
Goldstein, principal with Teska Associates, and Ari Shulman, representative of Ateres
Ayala and a local developer involved with many Jewish organization and the Skokie
community, all gave testimony regarding the cases.

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Ateres Ayala, Inc. is a non-profit corporation which owns a multi-tenant building with
manufacturing uses in Units B, C, D & E. In fact, the area is surrounded by industrial
uses but trending towards commercial along Touhy. There is a synergy at the site that
allows this to all work together. The industrial/manufacturing tenants generate the
revenue to support the non-profit use moving forward. Since the Zoning Code does not
allow shared parking, they wish to re-zone the southern portion (Unit A) from M3 to B2
to use the space as a Jewish Community Center hosting large events like weddings and
bar mitzvahs on the weekends, as well as smaller events such as lectures and classes
on weekdays. This project will bring in great services to the community and revenue to
Skokie.
There are 4 items of relief, all related to parking, being requested as well. They are:
 - to allow valet to park in drive aisles and outside of striped areas for the larger
 events
 - to prepare a temporary parking agreement on a as needed basis for overflow
 parking rather than a covenant on the land
 - to utilize the required parking spaces of the adjacent units provided that it is not
 during their business hours
 - to use the parking ratio of 1 space for each 2.75 seats
He added that significant interior changes will be made to Unit A and there are many
smaller rooms that will be designed for community use as well.
Mr. Ari Shulman added that there are very few places that can accommodate large
groups for weddings and many families travel to New York to hold their weddings & bar
mitzvahs. It is an inconvenience not to have a place close by especially since the JCC
on Church Street has closed. It is also hard economically on families. This center will fill
an important need for the Jewish community which has experienced growth over the
last several years. He personally has attended 19-20 weddings in New York over the
last 6 months. In his opinion, this building is perfect because it is not adjacent to
residential areas and there is ample parking. In today’s times, they don’t want to be in
the public eye and would rather be tucked away. It is a destination place that is off the
beaten path needing no signage.
Javier Millan reviewed the traffic and parking analyses. Access is through existing
easements from Touhy Avenue or McCormick Boulevard. These large events typically
take place 2-4 times each year. He stated that given the nature of the proposed
center, traffic will be outside the business hours of the other tenants. When traffic to
the center peaks, mostly for activities from 6-11 pm, normal traffic is diminished down.
Mr. Millan focused the parking evaluation on 3 different options. Daytime events at the
center would use 137 spaces for 376 attendees leaving 55 spaces for the other tenants.
Night time or weekend events would utilize all 192 spaces for 528 people and for the
few times a year for larger events, 263 spaces are needed for 700 people; for those
occasions, they would use valet parking.
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A commissioner asked for confirmation that they will be required to use a valet parking
plan for a designated area of the parking lot if occupancy goes up.
Another commissioner commented that it is human nature for people to park as close to
a venue as they could. If on-street parking is available, they will use it. What is to
prevent other businesses from being impacted. Mr. Millan stated that most people, if
they can’t find parking, will use valet services. They are not concerned.
Another commissioner asked if they will use parking at other neighboring businesses
should the need arise. Mr. Millan stated that they will only use the parking on their own
property. If needed, they will prepare a shared parking agreement.
Scott Goldstein reviewed the fiscal impact with the commission. He stated that this
community center use will have a positive effect on the community and will generate
revenue for the Village and keep spending in the community. Even though Unit A (the
not-for-profit portion) would nominally reduce property tax revenue, he projected that
approximately 4 to 6 times the current tax revenue will be brought in to the Village by
this project within the first three years.
The staff reports were presented by Matt Brandmeyer, Community Development
Director. He requested that they be accepted into the record. He would like an
operational valet plan for parking to be submitted before the cases are heard by the
Village Board for final approval. He pointed out a few minor changes in the staff report
that needed correction. A meeting before the Appearance Commission is not
necessary. The elevations will stay the same and only minor façade changes will be
made. According to the Comprehensive Plan, which was last reviewed in 2005, land
use in the area is industrial but is transitioning and the area should be studied in the
future.
A commissioner commented that access to the site is very confusing as there is no
direct way from Touhy or McCormick. The stoplight on Touhy governs access to
Mariano’s. The proposed site is behind XSport Fitness on Touhy or can be reached
from the service road behind Starbucks from McCormick. Another commissioner pointed
out that most people will be coming to the center roughly at the same time as heavy
rush hour traffic.
The applicant has agreed that if occupancy goes over the 700 maxima, they will search
out other off-site parking areas.


Recommendations and Voting
Case 2019-47P: Zoning Map Amendment
A motion was made to approve the request as presented to amend the zoning map to
change the zoning district for the southern 160.63 feet of 3412-3426 Touhy from M3
Industry to B2 Commercial.


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Ayes: 7
Nays: 0

Case 2019-48P: Site Plan Approval
A motion was made to approve the request as submitted for site plan approval for a
multi-tenant industrial/commercial building and surface parking at 3412-3426 Touhy.
Motion: S. Berman Second: Mitchell Absent: Laxpati & Mathee
Ayes: 7
Nays: 0

Case 2019-49P: Parking Determination
The Plan Commission concurred with the staff recommendation of a parking
determination of 1 parking space for every 2.75 seats of occupancy and approved the 4
items of relief identified in the report.
Motion: Mitchell Second: J. Burman Absent: Laxpati & Mathee
Ayes: 7
Nays: 0

Case 2019-50P: Special Use Permit
A motion was made to approve the request as presented for a special use permit for a
civic, social, and fraternal organization in a B2 Commercial zoning district.
Motion: J. Burman Second: Franklin Absent: Laxpati & Mathee
Ayes: 7
Nays: 0




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MEMORANDUM TO: Shua Hoffman
 Ateres Ayala

FROM: Javier Millan
 Senior Consultant

 Luay R. Aboona, P.E., PTOE
 Principal

DATE: July 9, 2019 – Revised October 17, 2019

SUBJECT: Parking Evaluation
 Proposed Community Center/Banquet Facility
 Skokie, Illinois


This memorandum presents the findings and recommendations of a parking evaluation conducted
by Kenig, Lindgren, O’Hara, Aboona, Inc. (KLOA, Inc.) for the proposed community
center/banquet facility to be located at 3412 West Touhy Avenue in Skokie, Illinois and to be
known as the Ateres Ayala Community Center. The site is part of a multi-tenant building. As
proposed, the southern end of the multi-tenant building will be redeveloped with a Jewish
community center including a banquet facility with a maximum occupancy of 700 people. Parking
is proposed to be provided within the parking areas serving the existing multi-tenant building. As
will be demonstrated in the evaluation, the site provides more than adequate parking for the
regularly anticipated events utilizing the entire Community Center. With planned valet parking it
can also accommodate the maximum sized events, which may occur once or twice a year, that are
possible given the Community Center’s square footage.

The Ateres Ayala Community Center will be generally used for the following activities:

• Kosher wedding receptions
• Bar and Bat Mitzvahs
• Seminars and lectures

Note that due to the significantly lower parking usage for non-banquet events, which can easily be
handled with existing parking, we have only addressed the peak demand for when the Community
Center is used as a Banquet Facility, the use anticipated when the Village drafted the parking
standards for the space.




 KLOA, Inc. Transportation and Parking Planning Consultants
The purpose of this parking study is to determine the adequacy of the parking supply in meeting
the parking needs of the proposed Community Center. In order to do that, the following tasks were
undertaken:

• Parking occupancy surveys of the parking fields on Wednesday, December 19, 2018 from
 4:00 to 6:00 P.M. and on Saturday, December 22, 2018 from 6:00 P.M. to 9:00 P.M.

• Evaluation of existing conditions within the site to establish the adequacy of the current
 supply in meeting existing needs.

• Estimates of the parking demand of the proposed Community Center based on parking
 ratios per Village of Skokie code and KLOA, Inc.’s observations of other banquet facilities
 as it relates to vehicle occupancy.

Existing Land Uses and Parking Requirements

The existing multi-tenant building, as confirmed by the Village of Skokie staff, contains the
following tenants:

• Midwest Tropical
 o 50 percent warehousing – 8,210 net square feet
 o 50 percent light assembly – 8,210 net square feet

• Sethness Products
 o 75 percent warehouse – 10,490 net square feet
 o 25 percent manufacturing – 3,497 net square feet

• My Way Trading
 o 100 percent warehousing – 6,660 net square feet

• Marfa Cabinets
 o 50 percent warehousing – 4,382 net square feet
 o 50 percent light assembly – 4,382 net square feet

Based on the Village of Skokie Zoning Ordinance (§118-218(4)), the following are the parking
requirements for each of the existing land uses:

• Warehousing: one parking space per 1,500 square feet
• Manufacturing: one parking space per 600 square feet

Given the above, the multi-tenant building should provide (not including the proposed banquet
facility) approximately 47 off-street parking spaces.




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Proposed Banquet Facility Parking Requirement per Code
Based on discussions with the Village of Skokie staff, staff has confirmed that the Village of
Skokie Zoning Ordinance indicates that off-street parking for a banquet facility should be provided
at a rate of one space per 100 square feet of net floor area. Based on the plan prepared by BR
Design and Architecture, the banquet facility will have a net square footage of approximately
23,225 square feet (not including kitchen, hallways, storage rooms, and mechanical rooms).

However, it is important to note that the only areas that will be used for guests during an event (i.e.
wedding reception, seminar, etc.) would be the ballroom area which is 11,095 square feet in size
and, while typically it would only be used for event guests simultaneously using the Ballroom
Area (e.g. for a reception before the meal, if needed, the smaller multi-purpose room which is
4,088 square feet. The other rooms within the facility such as men’s reception, bride’s family
room, bathrooms, etc. are amenities that are provided for the convenience of the same people that
will be occupy the ballroom and/or the smaller multi-purpose room. As such, the proposed banquet
facility, assuming the use of the ballroom and the smaller multi-purpose room concurrently, should
provide 152 parking spaces (15,183/100). Therefore and based on the Village of Skokie code, the
multi-tenant building (inclusive of the proposed banquet facility) should provide a total of 199
parking spaces (152 + 47).

Based on a review of Sheet sk1a of the site plan prepared by BR Design and Architecture, the
parking area surrounding the building will be restriped following all code requirements thus
providing a total of 192 parking spaces. Although this is short of meeting the required number of
off-street parking spaces by seven (7) stalls, it is important to note that the facility events will
typically occur between 6:00 P.M. and 11:00 P.M. when the adjacent businesses are closed, and
the uses that make use of the entire square footage of the space with the maximum capacity of
attendees will be accompanied by valet service, which will allow for an increased number of
parking spaces.

Proposed Banquet Operations
As proposed, the plans call for developing the existing southern storefront of the multi-tenant
office building with a community center/banquet hall. The facility will have a maximum capacity
of 700 occupants. However, based on information provided by the operator, the maximum of 700
occupants will only occur once or twice a year with typical events consisting of less than 400
occupants. Lastly and as previously indicated, events held at the facility will typically occur
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Proposed Banquet Facility Parking Needs
In order to determine the existing parking demand within the multi-tenant building, parking
occupancy surveys were conducted at the existing parking lots on Wednesday, December 19, 2018
and Saturday, December 22, 2018. The counts were conducted in half-hour intervals from 4:00
P.M. to 6:00 P.M. on Wednesday and 6:00 P.M. to 9:00 P.M. on Saturday. The parking area
adjacent to the building was divided into three areas as illustrated in Figure 1 (see Appendix). The
parking occupancy surveys are summarized in Tables A1 and A2 (included in the Appendix). As
can be seen, the parking demand in the adjacent parking areas diminishes significantly after 4:00
P.M., thus providing good synergy between land uses given that the banquet hall activities do not
start until 6:00 P.M.

As previously indicated, the Village of Skokie Off-Street Parking Requirements indicates that the
proposed facility should provide one space for every 100 net square feet thus requiring 232 parking
spaces in addition to the 55 parking spaces required for the other businesses. However, based on
KLOA, Inc.’s past experience with banquet facilities, the typical vehicle occupancy (on average)
is 2.5 people per vehicle and approximately 10 percent of attendees utilize other means of
transportation (taxi, Uber, Lyft, etc.). As such, Table 1 shows the anticipated peak parking demand
of the banquet facility under various occupancy scenarios.




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Table 1
ESIMATED PEAK PARKING DEMAND
 Attendance/Occupancy Estimated Parking Demand
 400 144
 450 162
 500 180
 525 189
 550 198
 600 216
 625 225
 650 234
 675 243
 700 252




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As can be seen, the proposed number of parking spaces within the site (192) can accommodate an
event with up to 525 occupants without impacting the existing businesses or having to utilize valet
parking. It should be noted that when there is a large event and typical of many other venues, the
banquet facility will utilize a valet service. Based on a preliminary plan prepared by BR Design
and Architecture, the provision of a valet service could increase the number of parking spaces on
the west side of the building by approximately 33 additional parking spaces bringing the total to
225 parking spaces. Furthermore, and if needed, the valet operator could park additional vehicles
on the northwest farthest drive aisle with an additional 28 spaces. Therefore the number of parking
spaces can easily accommodate the projected parking demand of most regular events and that of
an event with 700 attendees without utilizing other businesses adjacent parking lots.

Conclusion
Based on the preceding evaluation, the proposed parking supply of 192 parking spaces assuming
the proposed restriping of the west parking lot will be adequate in accommodating the peak parking
needs of most activities that will be held at the proposed banquet facility. When larger events (over
525 attendees) are being held, a valet service will be utilized in order to accommodate all of their
parking demand within the parking fields serving the community center/banquet facility.




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Appendix
 1C
 1B




 1A




Parking Occupancy Areas Figure 1
 Parking Occupancy Surveys
 Proposed Banquet Facility Site – Skokie, Illinois
Table A1
HOURLY PARKING DEMAND BY AREA (WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 19, 2018)
 Time/Demand
  Area Inventory 4:00 P.M. 4:30 P.M. 5:00 P.M. 5:30 P.M. 6:00 P.M.
  1A 24 spaces 0 0 0 0 0
  1B 40 Spaces 19 17 8 6 4
  1C 140 Spaces 20 13 10 5 4
 Total 204 Spaces 39 30 18 11 8



Table A2
HOURLY PARKING DEMAND BY AREA (SATURDAY, DECEMBER 22, 2018)
 Time/Demand
 6:00 6:30 7:00 7:30 8:00 8:30 9:00
Area Inventory
 P.M. P.M. P.M. P.M. P.M. P.M. P.M.
 1A 24 spaces 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
 1B 40 Spaces 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
 1C 140 Spaces 2 3 3 3 3 3 3
Total 204 Spaces 2 3 3 3 3 3 3
PLAN COMMISSION REPORT 2019-51P: Site Plan Approval
Plan Commission Council Chambers, 8:00 PM March 2, 2020


To: Mayor and Board of Trustees
From: Paul Luke, Chairman
Re: 2019-51P: Site Plan Approval
 5255 Main Street and 8341 Lockwood Avenue

PLAN COMMISSION ANALYSIS
At its January 16, 2020 meeting, the Plan Commission heard the request of Niles
Township Board of Auditors to amend an existing site plan approval for 2 existing
buildings on a lot over 1 acre in size in order to construct an addition to the food pantry
at 8341 Lockwood Avenue in an NX Neighborhood Mixed-Use zoning district. Relief is
also being requested from §118-218 to provide 31 parking spaces rather than the
required 33.
The addition, which will be constructed within a portion of the existing community
garden, is requested by the township in order to increase the amount of storage space
for the donations that they receive. An area currently striped as a loading zone within
the parking lot to the north of the food pantry will be converted back to 2 parking
spaces, increasing the total number of parking spaces to 31 and bringing the subject
into closer compliance with the Village Code.
The Plan Commission concurred with Staff’s recommendation to grant the Site Plan
Approval subject to conditions.
In response to a question from a commissioner who asked if the expansion of the
building would require that additional stormwater detention be provided on-site, the
petitioner responded that the township is working with the Village’s Engineering Division
to determine if the existing detention area is adequate.
The commissioner also asked if the interior portion of the building was going to be
remodeled to eliminate the existing condition of visitors needing to wait outside before
receiving their food. The petitioner responded that the expansion of the building would
enable the accommodation of more visitors inside the building.
Another commissioner asked if visitors and donations to the food pantry were turned
away in the past due to the lack of space provided. The petitioner replied that both
issues were caused by existing conditions at the food pantry, and that the addition to
the building would resolve these issues.
A more detailed discussion of this case is in the attached Staff Report and minutes.




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

APPEARANCE COMMISSION
Elevations for the addition to the food pantry were heard and approved by the
Appearance Commission at the February 13, 2020, meeting.

PLAN COMMISSION RECOMMENDATIONS AND VOTING
The Plan Commission recommends by a vote of 7 ayes and 0 nays, with 2 members
absent, that the petitioner’s request to amend an existing site plan approval for 2
existing buildings on a lot over 1 acre in size in order to construct an addition to the
food pantry at 8341 Lockwood Avenue in an NX Neighborhood Mixed-Use zoning district
be APPROVED based upon the Proposed Positive Findings of Fact, that relief be
granted from §118-218 to provide 31 parking spaces rather than the required 33
spaces, and ordinance 18-10-Z-4415 be repealed and replaced with the conditions set
forth below.
ATTENDANCE AYES NAYS ABSENT
 Mitchell X
 Quane X
 Berman (Moved) X
 Villegas X
 Franklin X
 Laxpati X
 Burman (Second) X
 Mathee X
 Luke X


ATTACHMENTS
1. Plan Commission Recommended Conditions, dated March 2, 2020
2. Plan Commission Positive Findings of Fact, dated March 2, 2020
3. Staff Report, dated January 16, 2020
4. Plat of Survey, dated July 30, 2019
5. Site Plan, dated February 20, 2020
6. Niles Township Food Pantry Addition Floor Plan, Demolition Plan, and Ceiling
 Plans, dated December 13, 2019
7. Landscape Plan, dated February 20, 2020
8. South Elevation and North Elevation, dated December 13, 2019
9. East Elevation, dated December 13, 2019
10. Zoning and Land Use Map
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PLAN COMMISSION
RECOMMENDED CONDITIONS 2019-51P: Site Plan Approval
Plan Commission Council Chambers, 8:00 PM, March 2, 2020


1. The petitioner shall develop the Subject Property in substantial conformance with
 the final Village approved site plan, dated February 20, 2020; Niles Township Food
 Pantry Addition floor, demolition, and ceiling plans, dated December 13, 2019;
 landscape plan, dated February 20, 2020; and Niles Township Food Pantry south,
 north, and east elevations, dated December 13, 2019.
2. Any 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.
3. Any outdoor sound systems shall at all times maintain audio levels that are
 compliant with the Skokie Village Code.
4. All existing damaged public sidewalks or public sidewalks damaged due to the
 implementation of this plan shall be replaced.
5. No objects are allowed within a 10' sight distance triangle in R1, R2, R3, and R4
 districts, or within a 15' sight distance triangle in all other districts, between 30"
 and 84" in height from grade except traffic control devices listed in the Manual on
 Uniform Traffic Control Devices.
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.
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.
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,
 except for waste receptacles referenced in Condition Number 14 below.
10. Waste receptacles shall be placed on the Subject Property for use by patrons, and
 the Health Department shall determine the size, type, and location of these units.
11. All off-street parking spaces shall be legibly striped and maintained.
12. Any plan to modify parking lot striping must be approved by the Director of
 Engineering.

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13. The proposed development shall have a minimum of 31 off-street vehicle parking
 spaces including 3 handicapped parking spaces, as indicated on the Subject Property
 plan dated December 13, 2019.
14. 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.
15. 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.
16. The owner of the Subject Property [and its tenant] shall ensure that employees park
 on the Subject Property.
17. No required parking space on the site may be for the exclusive use of any tenant.
18. All new utilities on the Subject Property or in adjacent right-of-way shall be placed
 or relocated underground. The petitioner shall bear the full cost of any utility
 relocation and/or conflicts.
19. The owner of the Subject Property shall cooperate with any public utility project.
20. 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.
21. All new construction, alterations, and remodeling shall meet current International
 Building and NFPA Life Safety Codes as amended.
22. The petitioner shall obtain all required permits and approvals for improvements to
 County, State, or Federal rights-of-way from the governing jurisdiction.
23. 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.
24. All signage shall conform to the Skokie Village Code, except as provided in this
 ordinance. Any legal nonconforming sign on the Subject Property that shall conform
 with the Village Code when it is damaged >50%, modified, or replaced in the future.
25. All modifications to building elevations, signage, and landscaping shall be subject to
 the review and approval of the Skokie Appearance Commission.
26. 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-
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 ROM *.dwg AutoCAD format.
27. 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.
28. 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.
29. The petitioner shall comply with all Federal and State statutes, laws, rules and
 regulations and all Village codes, ordinances, rules, and regulations.
30. 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.
31. A screened garbage corral with an impermeable surface shall be provided to contain
 all dumpsters.
32. No tables or eating counters shall be allowed at food establishments. The addition of
 tables or eating counters shall constitute the addition of a food service use at that
 location, and all additional regulations for that food service use shall apply.
33. At least once during every 4 hours of operation and before opening and closing of
 the business, employees shall patrol the Subject Property and clear it of debris.




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PLAN COMMISSION
POSITIVE FINDINGS OF FACT 2019-51P: Site Plan Approval
Plan Commission Council Chambers, 8:00 PM, March 2, 2020


Consideration Finding
The request is harmonious with and does The request will not adversely affect
not adversely affect adjacent properties. 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 exist or will exist to serve this
protection exist or will exist to serve the request.
requested use at the time such facilities are
needed.
The request demonstrates adequate The request demonstrates adequate
provision for maintenance of the associated provision for maintenance of the
structures. associated structures, and measures will
 be taken to ensure maintenance of public
 utilities will be accommodated.
The request has considered and, to the No adverse effects of the natural
degree possible, addressed the adverse environment are expected.
effects on the natural environment.
The request will not create undue traffic The request will not create undue traffic
congestion. congestion.
The request will not adversely affect public The public health, safety, morals and
health, safety, and welfare. general welfare will not be unduly
 burdened by this request.
The request conforms to all applicable The request conforms to all applicable
provisions of this code, except where relief provisions of this code, except where
is granted with the request. relief is granted with this request.
 The request for relief is justifiable
 because the petitioner does not expect an
 increase in the number of staff or visitors
 as a result of the expansion of the food
 pantry.




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STAFF REPORT 2019-51P: Site Plan Approval
Community Development Department Council Chambers, 7:30 PM, January 16, 2020


To: Paul Luke, Plan Commission Chairperson
From: Mike Voitik, Associate Planner
Re: 2019-51P: Site Plan Approval
 5255 Main Street and 8341 Lockwood Avenue


 General Information
 Location 5255 Lincoln Avenue and 8341 Lockwood Avenue
 Purpose To amend an existing site plan approval for 2 existing buildings
 on a lot over 1 acre in size in order to construct an addition to
 the food pantry at 8341 Lockwood Avenue, plus relief from §118-
 218 to provide 31 parking spaces rather than the required 33,
 and any relief discovered during the review of this case.
 Petitioner Niles Township Board of Auditors
 Size of Site 68,686 square feet (1.57 acres) with frontage on Lincoln Avenue,
 Lockwood Avenue, and Washington Street
 Existing Zoning & NX Neighborhood Mixed-Use –legislative and executive functions,
 Land Use community food services
 Adjacent Zoning & North B1 Service Commercial – grocery store, dental
 Land Use laboratory, parking lot for tenants at 5214 Main
 Street
 B2 Commercial – consulting service
 South R2 Single-Family – detached residences
 East NX Neighborhood Mixed-Use – parking, as a
 principal use; vacant office building, clinic,
 multitenant office building
 West B2 Commercial – multitenant office building
 R2 Single-Family – detached residences
 Comprehensive Plan The site is designated as retail/service employment


SITE INFORMATION
 The site contains 2 buildings. Niles Township Government offices operate from the
 5255 Lincoln Avenue building. The building at 8341 Lockwood Avenue houses the
 Niles Township Food Pantry.



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 Existing parking lots are located to the north of the 5255 Lincoln Avenue building
 and between the 5255 Lincoln Avenue and 8341 Lockwood Avenue buildings.
 Overhead utilities are present on the east side of Lockwood Avenue as well as
 running in an east-west direction within the eastern portion of the subject site.
 The site is accessible from driveways at Lincoln Avenue and Lockwood Avenue.




 Complete Streets
  Public sidewalks are present along Lockwood Avenue, Lincoln Avenue, and Main
 Street.
  Bike routes are present along Lincoln Avenue and Gross Point Road west of the
 subject property, and bike lanes are available on Main Street east of the subject
 site.
  Pace Bus Route 210 currently serves the subject property. This route may be
 realigned and/or eliminated in the future, potentially impacting future
 destinations. Other nearby routes include Pace Bus Routes 226 and 250, and
 CTA Bus Route 97.
  The Oakton-Skokie CTA Station is 0.6-miles away.
  Shops, restaurants, parks, employment, religious institutions, and schools are
 within walking distance of the subject site.


PETITIONER’S SUBMITTAL
The petitioner is requesting to amend an existing site plan approval for 2 existing
buildings on a lot over 1 acre in size in order to construct an addition to the food pantry
at 8341 Lockwood Avenue in an NX Neighborhood Mixed-Use zoning district. Relief is
also being requested from §118-218 to provide 31 parking spaces rather than the
required 33.
With regards to the request, the petitioner explains that:

 The Township would like to add space to the food pantry’s storage/staging area to better
 accommodate the great quantity of materials they are handling in the current space. Both
 storage and safe circulation are [presently] compromised. The Township would also like to
 include an alternate for a new staff toilet room.
 The addition would allow the food pantry to better serve the community by offering a wider
 variety of product. They currently turn-away some donations due to lack of space. The addition
 will also allow for designated circulation to safely accommodate pantry materials handling
 processes.


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 The addition replicates and extends the existing finishes, scale and form of the existing building
 and complies with currently established setbacks. Landscaping and planting [are] to be extended
 across the south, residential facing, elevation. Landscaping will also screen the relocated freezer
 generator and condensing unit. Access and on-site activities will remain concentrated on the
 north side of the pantry building.
 We are requesting relief regarding zoning ordinance Sec 118-213 and 118-218. Per preliminary
 plan review, the addition will require providing an additional two parking spaces. Because the
 purpose of the addition is to increase storage and circulation within the storage area, the
 Township does not intend to increase the number of staff or anticipate an increase in visitors due
 to the addition. Per preliminary plan review notes, we will remove striping from the two parking
 spaces in the south (food pantry parking lot) to bring [the] total number of parking spaces to 31.
 Additional items from preliminary plan review comments which may be pertinent to planning: We
 do not anticipate any trees being affected by this project and thus no tree protection plan [is]
 provided. The community garden will be made smaller and not relocated. The Township is also
 discussing making this [area] a butterfly garden.


STAFF ANALYSIS
All pertinent departments and divisions were offered an opportunity to comment on this
case. All departments had no comments, other than the Water & Sewer Division,
Forestry Division, Environmental Health Division, and Planning Division comments
below.

 Water & Sewer Division
 The pipe for the subject site’s detention pond is currently connected to a private
 drainage system for the adjacent property located at 5231 Lincoln Avenue. Water &
 Sewer Division staff recommends that an agreement between the petitioner and the
 owner of the adjacent property be established and recorded relating to drainage and
 maintenance.
 Forestry Division
 If any trees having a diameter of 8” or greater measured at 4.5’ above the ground
 line are being removed as part of the project, a tree removal permit is required.
 Four-foot tree protection fencing must be installed at the drip line for all the parkway
 trees on Washington Street and for the private trees on the south and east side of
 the project.
 Environmental Health Division
 The petitioner must provide the Environmental Health Division with details on the
 new food service storage areas and freezer and provide the manufacturer’s make
 and model number for the freezer. Finish schedules must also be provided for walls,
 floors, ceilings, and counter surfaces for the addition.
 Planning Division
 The Planning Division is supportive of the petitioner’s request. The Niles Township
 Food Pantry currently has inadequate storage space within its building for pallets

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 that arrive with food donations. As a result, the pallets are being stored outside of
 the building in violation of §118-186 of the Village Code, which requires that all
 business, servicing, storing, or processing shall be conducted within completely
 enclosed principal buildings in the Mixed-Use zoning districts. The building addition
 will enable the food pantry to keep all of its pallets indoors.
 The petitioner had also originally request relief from §118-213 of the Village Code.
 This section of the code states that any additional parking spaces which are required
 as a result of an expansion of gross floor area of a nonresidential development
 conform to all requirements for a new lot. No new parking lot is being constructed
 in conjunction with the request; thus, this relief is not required.
 Two former parking spaces within the southeast part of the parking lot to the north
 of the food pantry were converted to a no parking zone in 2019. These parking
 spaces will be restored with the construction of the addition, bringing the subject
 site closer to compliance with parking requirement for the subject site. The request
 for relief from §118-216 of the Village Code is justifiable because the petitioner
 does not expect an increase in the number of staff or visitors as a result of the
 expansion of the food pantry.
 The proposed leatherleaf mahonia shrubs are not an appropriate variety within the
 plant hardiness zone for Chicagoland and must be replaced with a hardier type of
 shrub. The landscape plan must be revised to indicate the replacement shrubs.
 The petitioner must install a R7-I101 $250 fine sign below the existing R7-8
 handicapped parking sign at the parking space in the lot to the north of the food
 pantry.
 Staff requests that existing site plan ordinance 18-10-Z-4415 be repealed and all
 relevant conditions from that ordinance be carried forward in the new ordinance.

APPEARANCE COMMISSION
The elevations for the addition to the food pantry will be reviewed at the February 12th
Appearance Commission hearing.

STAFF RECOMMENDATIONS
Staff recommends that the petitioner’s request to amend an existing site plan approval
for 2 existing buildings on a lot over 1 acre in size in order to construct an addition to
the food pantry at 8341 Lockwood Avenue in an NX Neighborhood Mixed-Use zoning
district be APPROVED, based upon the Proposed Positive Findings of Fact and subject
to the recommended and standard site plan approval conditions below.
Staff also recommends that relief be granted from §118-218 to provide 31 parking
spaces rather than the required 33 spaces, and ordinance 18-10-Z-4415 be repealed
and replaced with the conditions set forth below.



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RECOMMENDED SITE PLAN APPROVAL CONDITIONS
1. Prior to the hearing of the subject case before the Board of Trustees, the petitioner
 must:
 a. Revise the site and landscape plan to show the full extent of the subject
 site.
 b. Revise the landscape plan to replace the proposed leatherleaf mahonia
 shrubs with a hardier type of shrub.
 c. Have the elevations for the addition heard and approved by the
 Appearance Commission.
2. The petitioner shall develop the Subject Property in substantial conformance with
 the final Village approved site plan, dated <insert date of final approved plan>;
 Niles Township Food Pantry Addition floor, demolition, and ceiling plans <insert date
 of final approved plan>; landscape plan, dated <insert date of final approved plan>;
 and Niles Township Food Pantry south, north, and east elevations, dated December
 13, 2019.
3. Any 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.
4. Any outdoor sound systems shall at all times maintain audio levels that are
 compliant with the Skokie Village Code.
5. All existing damaged public sidewalks or public sidewalks damaged due to the
 implementation of this plan shall be replaced.
6. No objects are allowed within a 10' sight distance triangle in R1, R2, R3, and R4
 districts, or within a 15' sight distance triangle in all other districts, between 30"
 and 84" in height from grade except traffic control devices listed in the Manual on
 Uniform Traffic Control Devices.
7. Prior to the issuance of building permits, the petitioner shall submit a temporary
 pedestrian and bicycle circulation plan, including routing, signage, and barriers, to
 be in place prior to the commencement of construction, subject to the approval of
 the Engineering Division.
8. 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)
9. All private and public sidewalks shall be maintained free of snow, ice, sleet, or other
 objects that may impede travel.
10. 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,
 except for waste receptacles referenced in Condition Number 14 below.

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11. Waste receptacles shall be placed on the Subject Property for use by patrons, and
 the Health Department shall determine the size, type, and location of these units.
12. All off-street parking spaces shall be legibly striped and maintained.
13. Any plan to modify parking lot striping must be approved by the Director of
 Engineering.
14. The proposed development shall have a minimum of 31 off-street vehicle parking
 spaces including 3 handicapped parking spaces, as indicated on the Subject Property
 plan dated December 13, 2019.
15. 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.
16. 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.
17. The owner of the Subject Property [and its tenant] shall ensure that employees park
 on the Subject Property.
18. No required parking space on the site may be for the exclusive use of any tenant.
19. All new utilities on the Subject Property or in adjacent right-of-way shall be placed
 or relocated underground. The petitioner shall bear the full cost of any utility
 relocation and/or conflicts.
20. The owner of the Subject Property shall cooperate with any public utility project.
21. 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.
22. All new construction, alterations, and remodeling shall meet current International
 Building and NFPA Life Safety Codes as amended.
23. The petitioner shall obtain all required permits and approvals for improvements to
 County, State, or Federal rights-of-way from the governing jurisdiction.
24. The Subject Property must conform to the Village's storm water control requirements
 as contained in the Skokie Village Code, including the disconnection of any
 downspouts.
25. All signage shall conform to the Skokie Village Code, except as provided in this
 ordinance. Any legal nonconforming sign on the Subject Property that shall conform
 with the Village Code when it is damaged >50%, modified, or replaced in the future.


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26. All modifications to building elevations, signage, and landscaping shall be subject to
 the review and approval of the Skokie Appearance Commission.
27. The petitioner shall submit to the Planning Division electronic files of the plat of
 survey, site plan, and landscape plan in their approved and finalized form. The files
 shall be scaled 2-dimensional drawing files on non-compressed, non-read only CD-
 ROM *.dwg AutoCAD format.
28. Prior to the issuance of building permits, the petitioner shall submit to the Planning
 Division of the Community Development Department the name, property address,
 email address, and telephone number of the company and contact person
 responsible for site maintenance in compliance with this site plan approval.
29. If work is to be performed on public property or if public property is utilized or
 impacted during construction and/or development, the owner shall provide, or shall
 cause the developer and/or contractor to provide, the Village of Skokie with a
 certificate of insurance naming the Village of Skokie as additionally insured for any
 and all claims related to any and all work. The owner shall hold, and shall cause the
 developer and/or contractor to hold, the Village of Skokie harmless and indemnify
 the Village for any and all claims for property damage or personal injury related to
 work on or use of public property.
30. The petitioner shall comply with all Federal and State statutes, laws, rules and
 regulations and all Village codes, ordinances, rules, and regulations.
31. Failure to abide by any and all terms of this Ordinance shall be cause for the Village
 to initiate hearings to determine whether the subject Ordinance, as well as any
 applicable business licenses, should be revised or revoked. The petitioner shall pay
 all costs related to any hearings conducted as a result of non-compliance with any of
 the provisions of the enabling ordinance. The costs shall include but not be limited
 to court reporter fees, attorney fees, and staff time required researching and
 conducting said hearing.
32. A screened garbage corral with an impermeable surface shall be provided to contain
 all dumpsters.
33. No tables or eating counters shall be allowed at food establishments. The addition of
 tables or eating counters shall constitute the addition of a food service use at that
 location, and all additional regulations for that food service use shall apply.
34. At least once during every 4 hours of operation and before opening and closing of
 the business, employees shall patrol the Subject Property and clear it of debris.


ATTACHMENTS
1. Proposed Positive Findings of Fact
2. Plat of Survey, dated July 30, 2019
3. Site Plan, dated December 13, 2019
4. Niles Township Food Pantry Addition Floor Plan, Demolition Plan, and Ceiling Plans,
 dated December 13, 2019

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5. Landscape Plan, dated December 13, 2019
6. South Elevation and North Elevation, dated December 13, 2019
7. East Elevation, dated December 13, 2019
8. Zoning and Land Use Map




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 VILLAGE OF
 SKOKIE
 CONSOLIDATED PLAN
 FOR

 COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK
 GRANT


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


 PROGRAM YEARS: 2020-2024




 Prepared by the Village of Skokie
 Community Development Department
 Matt Brandmeyer, AICP, Community Development Director
 Steve Marciani, AICP, Planning Supervisor
 Carrie Haberstich, AICP, Planner/CDBG Administrator
 Alea Wilbur, CDBG Intern


 Approved March 2, 2020, by the Village of Skokie Board of Trustees




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 Table of
 Contents
 Introduction ..................................................................................................................................................................5
 Overview ....................................................................................................................................................................5
 Chapters ....................................................................................................................................................................5
 Tables ........................................................................................................................................................................6
 Images and Maps ......................................................................................................................................................6
 Narrative ....................................................................................................................................................................6
 Appendix ....................................................................................................................................................................6
 Next Steps .................................................................................................................................................................6

 Executive Summary .....................................................................................................................................................7
 ES-05 Executive Summary - 24 CFR 91.200(c), 91.220(b) .......................................................................................7

 The Process ................................................................................................................................................................13
 PR-05 Lead & Responsible Agencies 24 CFR 91.200(b) ........................................................................................13
 PR-10 Consultation – 91.100, 91.110, 91.200(b), 91.300(b), 91.215(I) and 91.315(I) ............................................ 14
 PR-15 Citizen Participation – 91.105, 91.115, 91.200(c) and 91.300(c) ..................................................................19

 Needs Assessment ....................................................................................................................................................25
 NA-05 Overview.......................................................................................................................................................25
 NA-10 Housing Needs Assessment - 24 CFR 91.205 (a,b,c) ..................................................................................26
 NA-15 Disproportionately Greater Need: Housing Problems – 91.205 (b)(2) ..........................................................33
 NA-20 Disproportionately Greater Need: Severe Housing Problems – 91.205 (b)(2) ..............................................36
 NA-25 Disproportionately Greater Need: Housing Cost Burdens – 91.205(b)(2) .................................................... 39
 NA-30 Disproportionately Greater Need: Discussion – 91.205(b)(2) .......................................................................40
 NA-35 Public Housing – 91.205(b) ..........................................................................................................................41
 NA-40 Homeless Needs Assessment – 91.205(c)...................................................................................................46
 NA-45 Non-Homeless Special Needs Assessment - 91.205 (b,d) ...........................................................................51
 NA-50 Non-Housing Community Development Needs – 91.215 (f) .........................................................................54

 Housing Market Analysis ..........................................................................................................................................55
 MA-05 Overview ......................................................................................................................................................55
 MA-10 Number of Housing Units – 91.210(a)&(b)(2)...............................................................................................56
 MA-15 Housing Market Analysis: Cost of Housing - 91.210(a) ................................................................................58
 MA-20 Housing Market Analysis: Condition of Housing – 91.210(a) .......................................................................61
 MA-25 Public and Assisted Housing – 91.210(b) ....................................................................................................69

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 MA-30 Homeless Facilities and Services – 91.210(c) .............................................................................................72
 MA-35 Special Needs Facilities and Services – 91.210(d) ......................................................................................74
 MA-40 Barriers to Affordable Housing – 91.210(e) ..................................................................................................75
 MA-45 Non-Housing Community Development Assets – 91.215 (f) ........................................................................76
 MA-50 Needs and Market Analysis Discussion .......................................................................................................81
 MA-60 Broadband Needs of Housing occupied by Low- and Moderate-Income Households - 91.210(a)(4),
 91.310(a)(2) .............................................................................................................................................................82
 MA-65 Hazard Mitigation - 91.210(a)(5), 91.310(a)(3).............................................................................................82

 Strategic Plan .............................................................................................................................................................87
 SP-05 Overview .......................................................................................................................................................87
 SP-10 Geographic Priorities – 91.215 (a)(1)............................................................................................................89
 Low/Moderate-Income Eligible Areas Map ..........................................................................................................89
 SP-25 Priority Needs - 91.215(a)(2) ........................................................................................................................92
 SP-30 Influence of Market Conditions – 91.215 (b) .................................................................................................96
 SP-35 Anticipated Resources - 91.215(a)(4), 91.220(c)(1,2) ..................................................................................97
 SP-40 Institutional Delivery Structure – 91.215(k) ...................................................................................................99
 SP-45 Goals Summary – 91.215(a)(4) ..................................................................................................................102
 SP-50 Public Housing Accessibility and Involvement – 91.215(c) .........................................................................106
 SP-55 Barriers to affordable housing – 91.215(h) .................................................................................................107
 SP-60 Homelessness Strategy – 91.215(d)...........................................................................................................109
 SP-65 Lead based paint Hazards – 91.215(i) ........................................................................................................110
 SP-70 Anti-Poverty Strategy – 91.215(j) ................................................................................................................111
 SP-80 Monitoring – 91.230 ....................................................................................................................................112



 Note: Highlighted text will be converted to normal text once the public participation process is
 complete and the narrative is confirmed on March 2, 2020, 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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 Introduction
 Overview
 This five-year Consolidated Plan with the first one-year Action Plan follows the standardized format provided by the
 U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) via the Integrated Disbursement and Information
 System (IDIS) online reporting system. Like Skokie, all entitlement grantees must follow this format.


 Chapters
 The standardized chapters are Executive Summary, The Process, Needs Assessment, Housing Market Analysis,
 Strategic Plan, and Annual Action Plan.

 Executive Summary. An overview of the contents of the Consolidated and Action Plans, including a Vision
 Statement plus and Goals and Objectives for the Village’s CDBG program.

 The Process. A review of the organizations that provided input into formulating the Village’s five-year
 Consolidated Plan, and the methodologies used during the public participation process.

 Needs Assessment. An analysis of the demographic data for Skokie. The majority of this data was provided by
 the IDIS, with data sources including the 2011-2015 American Community Survey (ACS) five-year data, 2011-
 2015 Comprehensive Housing Affordability Strategy (CHAS) data, and Public and Indian Housing Information
 Center (PIC) data. Additional resources include the Housing Authority of Cook County (HACC), the Alliance to
 End Homelessness in Suburban Cook County, and www.usa.com. The Village is participating in a Regional
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 available after the approval of this plan; therefore, it is being incorporated by reference. Should conclusions from
 the final report need to be incorporated into this Consolidated Plan, a substantial amendment will be pursued.

 Housing Market Analysis. An analysis of the Skokie’s housing market. In addition to the aforementioned data
 sources, additional sources include the Village’s Building, Zoning, and Property Standards Division and the
 Illinois Department of Public Health data.

 Strategic Plan. The plan as to how the Village will prioritize projects and activities over the next five years.

 Action Plan. The implementation plan and application for funding for Program Year 2020 (also known as the
 Village’s 2021 Fiscal Year).


 Tables
 Many of the data tables in this document, most notably in the Needs Assessment and Housing Market Analysis, were
 provided by HUD. In addition, the formats for the tables/matrices in the Strategic Plan and Action Plan were provided
 by HUD, but populated by Village staff.


 Images and Maps
 The images and maps contained within this document were prepared by other sources, including the Village’s GIS
 services provider, MGP, Inc. The key maps are identified in the Table of Contents.


 Narrative
 The narrative is provided by Village staff, including the Human Services Division, Department of Public Health, and
 the Community Development Department.


 Appendix
 The Appendix has additional information that is not included in the basic template, including data, images, and maps.


 Next Steps
 Once approved, the five-year Consolidated Plan and one-year Action Plan will be submitted to HUD online. HUD
 staff will review the plans and may ask for points of clarification or technical adjustments before approving the plans
 and the release of the funding. Once the plan and funding approvals are received, organizations and Village staff
 may proceed with capital improvement projects and public service activities to support the low/moderate-income
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 Executive
 Summary
 ES-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 2011-2015 American Community Survey (ACS),
 Skokie has a population of 65,060.

 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 2020-2024, commencing on May 1, 2020.

 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
 while implementing HUD-funded projects, and to create an Action Plan that provides the basis for annual
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 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, 2020,
 through April 30, 2021. 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 ensure housing is affordable, accessible, and sustainable; improve 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 providing services for 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, 2020, through April 30, 2024, 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 is in the area of public services. The 15%
 spending cap for public services presents a challenge, 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.
 6. Zoning Allowances. The Village of Skokie Zoning Ordinance has progressive group home and
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 dense, multi-family housing that may begin to address the housing needs of the low/moderate-
 income, non-elderly and family households.

 Many of the PY19 activities will be completed by April 30, 2020. A larger and more complicated
 construction project from PY19 may be completed after April 30, 2020, as additional time and/or funding is
 needed to ensure the projects are 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 number 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 and commission 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 Consolidated and Action Plans were requested at three public hearings held on
 December 16, 2019, and January 6 and February 3, 2020. A final public hearing was held on March 4,
 2019, at which time the Village Board of Trustees approved the PY20-24 Consolidated Plan and the PY20
 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 Village website (https://www.skokie.org/218/Community-
 Development-Block-Grant-CDBG), 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.

 The Consolidated Plan hearing notice was published in the Skokie Review on January 30 and February 6,
 2020, and a separate public hearing notice for the Action Plan was published in the Skokie Review on
 January 30, 2020, for loyal readers of Skokie’s weekly newspaper.

 Drafts of the Consolidated and Action Plans were 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.

 Note: An image for the Housing Authority of Cook County (HACC) Homeownership Program is attached
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 5. Summary of public comments
 The Village conducted four discussion forums, prepared four online surveys, attended four 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 PY20 Action Plan 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 are not expected to 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
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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
 Ensure housing is affordable, accessible, and sustainable.
  Support homeowners with making repairs or universal design 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 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 and credit counseling services.
  Support organizations that provide career counseling and job placement services.
  Support organizations that provide immigrant resettlement services.
  Support organizations that provide interpretation services and multilingual staff.
  Support organizations that provide veterans support services.
  Support organizations that enable residents to improve their socioeconomic status.
  Support organizations that provide housing-related services by addressing issues such as
 homelessness prevention, transitional housing, supportive housing, permanent housing, move-in
 readiness, 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).
  Administer the CDBG program on a daily basis.

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 The Process
 PR-05 Lead & Responsible Agencies 24 CFR 91.200(b)
 1. Describe agency/entity responsible for preparing the Consolidated Plan and those responsible for
 administration of each grant program and funding source

 The following are the agencies/entities responsible for preparing the Consolidated Plan and those responsible for
 administration of each grant program and funding source.

 Agency Role Name Department/Agency
 CDBG Administrator SKOKIE Community Development
 Table 1 – Responsible Agencies


 Narrative
 The Community Development Department 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 five-year and one-year plans
 prior to their submittal to HUD.


 Consolidated Plan Public Contact Information

 Primary Contact:
 Carrie Haberstich, AICP, Planner/CDBG Administrator
 847-933-8447
 carrie.haberstich@skokie.org

 Secondary Contact:
 Matt Brandmeyer, AICP, Community Development Director
 847-933-8447
 matt.brandmeyer@skokie.org

 John T. Lockerby, Village Manager
 847-933-8210
 john.lockerby@skokie.org




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 PR-10 Consultation – 91.100, 91.110, 91.200(b), 91.300(b), 91.215(I) and 91.315(I)
 1. Introduction

 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(I)).

 Over the course of the Consolidated Plan process, Skokie’s Community Development staff consulted with multiple
 Village departments and divisions, including the Manager’s Office, Human Services, Public Health, and Engineering,
 plus the Building/Zoning/Property Standards, Economic, and Planning Divisions in Community development itself. In
 addition, summer 2019 focus group topics discussed job creation and training, affordable housing and housing
 insecurity, mental health/persons with disabilities, and seniors issues and opportunities. other entities such as the
 Housing Authority of Cook County (HACC), Alliance to End Homelessness in Suburban Cook County, Cook County
 Health Department, and many community service providers. In addition, Skokie residents were consulted, including
 the general public and members of the Economic Development Commission, Human Relations Commission,
 Commission on Family Services, 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.


 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, and Connections for the Homeless 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 and evaluate outcomes, and develop funding, policies
 and procedures for the administration of HMIS

 The Village does not receive Emergency Solutions Grant (ESG) funding directly, so Human Services staff works with
 the Alliance to End Homelessness in Suburban Cook County and other advocacy organizations to develop and
 maintain policies and procedures to coordinate provision of emergency shelter, street outreach, homeless prevention,
 rapid re-housing assistance, and other services.

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 2. Describe Agencies, groups, organizations and others who participated in the process and describe
 the jurisdictions consultations with housing, social service agencies and other entities

 Table 2 – Agencies, groups, organizations who participated
 Agency/Group/Organization Albank
 Argentium Care (formerly SASI)
 Connections for the Homeless
 Catholic Charities Family Service Center
 Center for Enriched Living
 Douglas Center
 ELL Parent Center
 The Harbour
 Housing Authority of Cook County
 Housing Opportunity Development Corporation
 Journeys – The Road Home
 Meals on Wheels Northeastern Illinois (formerly Meals at Home)
 Metropolitan Family Services – Skokie
 North Shore Senior Center
 North West Housing Partnership
 Oakton Community College
 Open Communities
 Orchard Village
 PEER Services, Inc.
 Search, Inc.
 SHORE Community Services
 The Ark
 The Partnership (Chicago Cook Workforce Partnership)
 Tourette Syndrome Association of Illinois
 Turning Point Behavioral Health Center
 Oakton Community College – Continuing Education and Workforce
 Training
 Symbol Training Institute
 Agency/Group/Organization Type Services
 What section of the Plan was
 addressed by Consultation?
 How was the
 Agency/Group/Organization
 consulted and what are the
 anticipated outcomes of the
 consultation or areas for improved
 coordination?




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 Agency/Group/Organization Skokie Park District
 Skokie Public Library
 Village of Skokie – Community Development Department
 Village of Skokie – Engineering Division
 Village of Skokie – Health Department
 Village of Skokie – Human Services Division
 Village of Skokie – Manager’s Office
 City of Evanston
 Illinois Division of Rehabilitative Services (DRS)
 Agency/Group/Organization Type Government
 What section of the Plan was
 addressed by Consultation?
 How was the
 Agency/Group/Organization
 consulted and what are the
 anticipated outcomes of the
 consultation or areas for improved
 coordination?

 Agency/Group/Organization School District 69
 School District 72
 School District 73.5
 School District 219
 Oakton Community College
 Agency/Group/Organization Type Education
 What section of the Plan was
 addressed by Consultation?
 How was the
 Agency/Group/Organization
 consulted and what are the
 anticipated outcomes of the
 consultation or areas for improved
 coordination?



 Identify any Agency Types not consulted and provide rationale for not consulting
 All known agencies that provide services to Skokie residents were contacted to provide input on the plan’s contents.

 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?
 Village of Skokie Village of Skokie The Village of Skokie’s Comprehensive Plan contains
 Comprehensive Plan Department of Community goals for housing, transportation, and public facilities
 Development and services, which are also reflected in the five-year
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 Name of Plan Lead Organization How do the goals of your Strategic Plan overlap
 with the goals of each plan?
 ON TO 2050 Chicago Metropolitan Agency The ON TO 2050 Plan addresses regional issues in
 for Planning (CMAP) the Chicago area such as linking residents to jobs,
 encouraging economic development, creating a less
 auto-dependent County, increasing affordable
 housing opportunities, maintaining the existing
 housing stock, increasing job opportunities, and
 supporting safety net programs, which are also
 addressed in Skokie’s Consolidated Plan.

 Draft Regional Cook County Bureau of The Regional Assessment of Fair Housing is a
 Assessment of Fair Economic Development (lead collaboration among CDBG entitlement communities,
 Housing entitlement agency) with public housing authorities, and not-for-profit
 Enterprise Community Partners organizations, tasked with the analysis and
 (consultant) recommendations to further fair housing in Cook
 County.

 Planning for Progress Cook County Bureau of Planning for Progress in Cook County impacts
 in Cook County Economic Development with Skokie, including overlapping issues such as
 2015-19 Chicago Metropolitan Agency infrastructure and public facilities, housing and
 for Planning (CMAP) related services, and non-housing services.

 Draft City of Evanston City of Evanston Evanston is an immediate neighbor of Skokie’s, and
 2020-2024 Department of Community the goals being addressed by Evanston’s
 Consolidated Plan Development Consolidated Plan are also being addressed by
 Skokie, albeit with different emphases, including
 affordable housing, homelessness, creating livable
 communities, economic development, public
 services, and planning and administration.

 Table 3 – Other local / regional / federal planning efforts


 Describe cooperation and coordination with other public entities, including the State and any adjacent units
 of general local government, in the implementation of the Consolidated Plan (91.215(l))
 The Village coordinates with other public entities in regards to regional efforts and to the implementation of the
 Village’s Consolidated Plan:

  Illinois Housing Development Authority (IHDA). The Village reaches out to IHDA staff about housing-
 related inquiries. In addition, IHDA updates the percentage of affordable housing available in Skokie to
 comply with the Illinois Affordable Housing Planning and Appeal Act (AHPAA).
  City of Evanston. Evanston staff and Skokie staff confer on a regular basis regarding CDBG-related
 issues and other community development efforts, including housing and blight reduction.
  North/Northwest CDBG Network. Arlington Heights, Des Plaines, Hoffman Estates, Mount Prospect,
 Palatine, Schaumburg, and Skokie staff confer on a regular basis regarding CDBG-related issues and other
 community development efforts, including program administration.
  Continuums of Care. The Human Services Division participates in multiple human services consortiums,
 including Local Area Network 41, Niles Township Interagency Network, Niles Township Youth Coalition,
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 Advisory Council, Association of Homeless Advocates in the North/Northwest District (AHAND), Skokie
 Resilient Community Collaborative, and the Early Childhood Alliance.
  Housing Authority of Cook County (HACC). The Village reaches out to the HACC on matters pertaining
 to the Housing Choice Voucher Program and the Armond King Apartments public housing community.
  Cook County. Skokie staff have been participating the Regional Assessment of Fair Housing (AFH) for
 Cook County activities since 2018. If fair housing goals, objectives, and next steps from the final Regional
 AFH document (expected summer 2020) are not adequately addressed in Skokie’s five-year Consolidated
 Plan, a future substantial amendment will occur.

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 PR-15 Citizen Participation – 91.105, 91.115, 91.200(c) and 91.300(c)
 1. Summary of citizen participation process/Efforts made to broaden citizen participation
 The Village of Skokie is committed to providing citizens an opportunity to participate in an advisory role in planning, implementing, and assessing the
 Consolidated/Action Plan. The Village is cognizant of providing adequate information to citizens, holding public hearings to obtain views of citizens, and allowing
 citizens the opportunity to comment on any aspects of the Village's community development efforts. To that end, a Citizen Participation Plan has been in effect,
 and adhered to, for the 45-year duration of the Village's CDBG program. The Village particularly encourages the involvement of minorities, and low/moderate-
 income residents in the funding decisions on housing and community development matters.

 Summarize citizen participation process and how it impacted goal-setting
 An online resident survey was prepared to involve individuals in the planning process. The survey was available June through July 2019, and 186 responses were
 received. The comments were considered along with the other entities that provided input, and the responses received were given the same level of
 consideration. The final goal selections balanced the feedback from the community and the requirements of the CDBG program.

 Citizen Participation Outreach
 The Village of Skokie's primary method of involving residents in the planning and project selection process involves conducting at least four public hearings each
 year during Village Board of Trustees meetings. The public hearings are held in the Council Chambers on the first floor of the Skokie Village Hall at 5127 Oakton
 Street. The hearings are held in the evening so the general public can attend and special provisions can be made available for any attendees with special needs.
 Special provisions can be made available if the need ever arises to accommodate a significant number of non-English speaking or hearing-impaired residents
 wishing to participate. The hearings are live on the Village’s cable channel, and recorded and available on the Village’s website.

 Public hearings are publicized in the Skokie Review newspaper, on the CDBG page at www.skokie.org, and in the Village’s NewSkokie newsletter at least two
 weeks prior to a hearing.

 The Village's monthly newsletter is delivered free of charge to every Skokie address and also is available online. In addition to the hearing schedule, the
 newsletter contains an explanation of the CDBG program, a summary of eligible project categories, and a statement of the Village's annual estimated entitlement
 amount. Copies of the newsletter containing the public hearing notice are distributed to the following groups and organizations:

  Residents
  Businesses and Industrial Firms
  Churches and Synagogues
  Skokie Chamber of Commerce
  Skokie Boards and Commissions
  Skokie Park Board
  Skokie Library Board
  Village Managers of Adjacent and Nearby Communities
  Local Newspapers (Skokie Review, Nadig News)


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 The schedule of public hearings also contains the name and telephone number of the Village's Community Development Department staff contact, and a
 statement that the contact person is available to answer any questions citizens may have regarding the CDBG Program, or the hearing and application process.
 In addition, Village staff will meet with organizations who request assistance in formulating a proposal to present to the Board of Trustees for CDBG funding.

 Packets of materials to be discussed at the Village Board meetings are available online at www.skokie.org the Thursday or Friday before the Village Board
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 Sort Mode of Target of Summary of Summary of Summary of co URL (If
 Order Outreach Outreach response/ comments received mments not applicable)
 attendance accepted
 and reasons
  1 Online Public service 23 service Comments by service agencies, school districts, and Economic www.survey
 surveys organizations, agencies governments were generally focused on their respective development and monkey.com
 school 5 school districts disciplines; however, common issues include housing, jobs are major
 districts, 5 governments jobs, health, communication/ language, transportation, components of
 neighboring 186 residents counseling, seniors, youth, early childhood, and disabled. Village efforts;
 communities, however, they will
 Skokie The residents’ top concerns were affordable housing and not be the primary
 residents safety. focus of CDBG
 funds.

  2 Village Manager’s 18 staff Specific discussion topics included neighborhood/ Job training and N/A
 staff Office, building improvements, online new resident packets, workforce
 interviews Engineering, parks, community gardens, affordable housing initiative, development may
 Human blacktop is more cost-effective, green streets (anything be supported by
 Services, that helps with drainage), intergenerational opportunities, CDBG; however,
 Health, a common services application, rent deposit fees, most non-CDBG
 Community lead exposure is from outside Skokie, rats tend to locate sources may be
 Development in the 4-unit multifamily areas, English classes, workforce more appropriate.
 investment is difficult, possible reintroduction of a small
 business center at Oakton Community College, possible The 15-year
 Wintrust bank loans, reserve some HIP funds for payback period
 emergency repairs at the end of the program year, 1 year for HIP will remain
 of tax returns for HIP application, and 15-year HIP for now, as it
 payback. keeps
 homeowners from
 flipping their
 houses and it
 provides program
 income to reinvest
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 Order Outreach Outreach response/ comments received mments not applicable)
 attendance accepted
 and reasons
  3 Focus Public service 18 housing Housing: Housing Choice Voucher program, Upkeep and N/A
 groups organizations 12 jobs handyman/CAPABLE programs, refinancing, zoning, maintenance of
 16 disabilities need all housing types, landlord training program, renter the Village’s rental
 10 seniors training, and mixed-age developments. housing supply is
 not expected to
 Jobs: Symbol Training Institute, RefugeeOne job be addressed as
 placement, educate employers who hire special needs part of the
 employees, and transportation. Village’s CDBG
 program;
 Disabilities: Adopt Universal Design Standards, trauma- however, the
 informed training, workforce development, financial Village’s
 literacy, free online mental health first aid and National Residential Rental
 Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI) programs, focus on Unit Standards
 abilities, transitional housing, and “Complete Homes” and
 (akin to “Complete Streets”). Neighborhood
 Integrity
 Seniors: Adult disabled children, grandparents raising Ordinance,
 children, needs of a 90-year-old different from a 70-year- approved in
 old, cultural isolation, transportation, senior day care January 2014, will
 centers, ADUs, aging education, and old/young address such
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  4 Public Economic Presented focus Economic Development Commission: N/A N/A
 meetings Development group topics and Student loan repayment legislation; Many organizations,
 Commission, obtained feedback individuals, and initiatives supporting non-four-year
 Human from members degree training programs, including individuals with
 Relations disabilities; Building Owners and Managers Association
 Commission, (BOMA); International Council of Shopping Centers
 Commission (ICSC); Housing stress is an issue in Skokie (>30% of
 on Family income spent on housing costs); and Property taxes
 Services, impact monthly rents.
 Board of
 Health Human Relations Commission:
 Housing Opportunities and Maintenance for the Elderly
 (HOME), including intergenerational housing; and
 Accessibility details including weight of doors and
 pressurized/security doors.

 Commission on Family Services: Housing Choice
 Vouchers; Credit scores; Social services for youth and
 veterans; Careers, job fairs, and apprenticeships
 involving District 219, Oakton Community College, etc.;
 Free training programs – JCFS, YWCA Culinary Program,
 Oakton Community College, etc.; College isn’t for
 everyone, and roughly 20% of students should not go to
 college.

 Board of Health:
 Services to parents, spouses, and families of those with
 Alzheimer’s disease to access resources and services
 that they are unable to afford, to allow them to continue
 working while their loved one is being cared for; Increase
 parking to improve access for healthcare services; A
 “Welcome Center” from the 2017 Skokie Community
 Health Plan, which is a central location, such as a school
 or the Skokie Public Library, to help people navigate
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 Order Outreach Outreach response/ comments received mments not applicable)
 attendance accepted
 and reasons
  5 Village Non-targeted/ N/A Informational website N/A https://www.s
 website broad kokie.org/218
 community /Community-
 Development
 -Block-Grant-
 CDBG

  6 Village Non-targeted/ N/A Resident newsletter N/A https://www.s
 newsletter broad kokie.org/585
 community /NewSkokie-
 Resident-
 Newsletter

  7 Newspaper Non-targeted/ N/A Public hearing notices N/A N/A
 ads broad
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 Needs
 Assessment
 NA-05 Overview
 Needs Assessment Overview
 In addition to the needs assessment data and narrative that follows, issues identified by residents, service providers,
 and Village staff, can be categorized and summarized as follows:

 Capital Improvements

  Safe, affordable, and decent housing for low/moderate-income households, seniors, and homeless
  Building upgrades due to lifecycle issues
  Universal Design upgrades to buildings, notably private residences
  Sidewalks, lack of sidewalks, and pedestrian buttons
  Street resurfacing, sidewalks

 Services

  Village Social Worker
  Financial and credit counseling
  Transportation
  Health care, including dental
  Career counseling/job training, including for disabled residents and their prospective employers
  Assisting immigrants with settlement, including language interpretation
  Fair housing
  Early childhood/youth education
  Elderly, age-in-place services
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 A review of U.S. Census, Comprehensive Housing Affordability Strategy (CHAS), and American Community Survey
 (ACS) data highlight the following issues in Skokie:

  Median income did not keep pace with inflation
  Priorities should focus on younger and older households
  Almost 40% of Skokie households have housing costs that exceed the 30% maximum recommended
 threshold for affordable housing

 There are more needs than CDBG funding levels can address, so priorities will need to be made in the Strategic Plan
 and initiatives outside the CDBG program also need to be considered.


 NA-10 Housing Needs Assessment - 24 CFR 91.205 (a,b,c)
 Summary of Housing Needs
 Skokie’s housing needs from 2009 to 2015 from a population, households, and median income remained constant
 from 2009 to 2015. In addition, the median income did not keep pace with inflation. The www.in2013dollars.com
 inflation calculator indicates that $66,916 in 2009 dollars would be $73,928 in 2015 dollars. The $66,999 median
 income is the equivalent of a 9.48% reduction in purchasing power over the five-year period.

 Demographics Base Year: 2009 Most Recent Year: 2015 % Change
 Population 64,784 65,060 0%
 Households 22,910 22,785 -1%
 Median Income $66,916.00 $66,999.00 0%
 Table 5 - Housing Needs Assessment Demographics
 Data Source: 2005-2009 ACS (Base Year), 2011-2015 ACS (Most Recent Year)


 Per the HUD Area Family Median Income (HAMFI) data, approximately 52% of Skokie’s households are
 low/moderate-income. Approximately 33% of Skokie’s small family and 42% large family households are
 low/moderate-income. The greatest percentage of low/moderate-income households is 59% for households with at
 least one person 75 years of age or older, followed by 57% of households with one or more children 6 years of age or
 younger and 39% of households with at least one person 62-74 years of age.

 The data indicate that CDBG priorities should focus on households with older adults and young children.

 Number of Households Table
 0-30% >30-50% >50-80% >80- >100%
 HAMFI HAMFI HAMFI 100% HAMFI
 HAMFI
 Total Households 3,220 2,835 3,490 2,305 10,935
 Small Family Households 1,135 890 1,445 1,070 5,895
 Large Family Households 95 490 410 305 1,075
 Household contains at least one person 62-74 years of age 760 795 850 735 3,020
 Household contains at least one person age 75 or older 895 600 620 365 1,095
 Households with one or more children 6 years old or younger 310 550 525 495 565
 Table 6 - Total Households Table
 Data Source: 2011-2015 CHAS




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 Housing Needs Summary Tables

 The narrative in this section discusses data based on the following four housing problems:

 1. Housing unit lacks complete kitchen facilities
 2. Housing unit lacks complete plumbing facilities
 3. Household is overcrowded
 4. Household is cost burdened

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 1. Housing Problems (Households with one of the listed needs)

 The greatest problem, is housing cost as a proportion of income, as there are greater than 3,200 renter/owner-
 occupied households with a housing burden greater than 30% of household income, and greater than 4,000
 renter/owner-occupied households with a housing burden greater than 50% of household income.

 Overcrowding is the next-greatest problem, with more than 550 overcrowded, and almost 75 severely overcrowded,
 renter/owner-occupied households. An estimated 290 households have zero/negative income without any housing
 problems. An estimated 75 renter and owner-occupied households occupy substandard housing, lacking complete
 plumbing or kitchen facilities.

 Renter Owner
 0-30% >30- >50- >80- Total 0-30% >30- >50- >80- Total
 AMI 50% 80% 100% AMI 50% 80% 100%
 AMI AMI AMI AMI AMI AMI
 NUMBER OF HOUSEHOLDS
 Substandard
 Housing -
 Lacking
 complete
 plumbing or
 kitchen facilities 25 0 25 0 50 0 0 25 0 25
 Severely
 Overcrowded -
 With >1.51
 people per room
 (and complete
 kitchen and
 plumbing) 20 0 20 15 55 0 15 0 4 19
 Overcrowded -
 With 1.01-1.5
 people per room
 (and none of the
 above problems) 95 80 75 25 275 15 115 85 65 280
 Housing cost
 burden greater
 than 50% of
 income (and
 none of the
 above problems) 880 400 20 10 1,310 1,155 660 710 210 2,735
 Housing cost
 burden greater
 than 30% of
 income (and
 none of the
 above problems) 195 630 450 130 1,405 180 595 615 410 1,800
 Zero/negative
 Income (and
 none of the
 above problems) 175 0 0 0 175 115 0 0 0 115
 Table 7 – Housing Problems Table
 Data Source: 2011-2015 CHAS

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 2. Housing Problems 2 (Households with one or more Severe Housing Problems: Lacks kitchen or complete
 plumbing, severe overcrowding, severe cost burden)

 Over 4,700 households have one or more of four housing problems, and almost 90% of these are low/moderate-
 income households.

 Renter Owner
 0- >30- >50- >80- Total 0- >30- >50- >80- Total
 30% 50% 80% 100% 30% 50% 80% 100%
 AMI AMI AMI AMI AMI AMI AMI AMI
 NUMBER OF HOUSEHOLDS
 Having 1 or more of four
 housing problems 1,025 475 145 50 1,695 1,165 790 820 285 3,060
 Having none of four housing
 problems 490 680 955 545 2,670 245 890 1,570 1,425 4,130
 Household has negative
 income, but none of the other
 housing problems 175 0 0 0 175 115 0 0 0 115
 Table 8 – Housing Problems 2
 Data Source: 2011-2015 CHAS


 3. Cost Burden > 30%

 Per www.huduser.org, the Village is assuming that area median income (AMI) is the equivalent of HAMFI. There are
 over 6,900 Skokie households with a housing cost burden of greater than 30% of household income. The greatest
 numbers of households with >30% household cost burdens are the “small related” renter/owner-occupied households
 and the “elderly” owner-occupied households. Almost 60% of the cost burdened are owner-occupied households.

 Renter Owner
 0-30% >30- >50- Total 0-30% >30- >50- Total
 AMI 50% 80% AMI 50% 80%
 AMI AMI AMI AMI
 NUMBER OF HOUSEHOLDS
 Small Related 500 485 245 1,230 475 305 610 1,390
 Large Related 80 255 20 355 4 240 215 459
 Elderly 415 165 30 610 725 735 425 1,885
 Other 185 210 195 590 135 90 160 385
 Total need by 1,180 1,115 490 2,785 1,339 1,370 1,410 4,119
 income
 Table 9 – Cost Burden > 30%
 Data Source: 2011-2015 CHAS




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 4. Cost Burden > 50%

 There are over 4,000 Skokie households with a housing cost burden of greater than 50% of household income. The
 greatest numbers of households with >50% household cost burdens are the “small related” renter/owner-occupied
 households and the “elderly” owner-occupied households, the same household types as those with the >30%
 household cost burdens.

 Renter Owner
 0-30% >30- >50- Total 0-30% >30- >50- Total
 AMI 50% 80% AMI 50% 80%
 AMI AMI AMI AMI
 NUMBER OF HOUSEHOLDS
 Small Related 445 260 0 705 420 220 375 1,015
 Large Related 40 30 0 70 4 150 65 219
 Elderly 275 55 0 330 600 330 195 1,125
 Other 185 70 20 275 135 45 125 305
 Total need by 945 415 20 1,380 1,159 745 760 2,664
 income
 Table 10 – Cost Burden > 50%
 Data Source: 2011-2015 CHAS


 5. Crowding (More than one person per room)

 There is some overcrowding in non-low/moderate-income households; however, the overcrowding is greatest in the
 low/moderate-income, “single family households”. There is insufficient data to determine the overcrowding burden on
 “other, non-family households” and “households with children present”.

 Renter Owner
 0- >30- >50- >80- Total 0- >30- >50- >80- Total
 30% 50% 80% 100% 30% 50% 80% 100%
 AMI AMI AMI AMI AMI AMI AMI AMI
 NUMBER OF HOUSEHOLDS
 Single family households 100 55 75 40 270 10 95 75 20 200
 Multiple, unrelated family
 households 15 25 20 0 60 4 35 10 49 98
 Other, non-family households 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
 Total need by income 115 80 95 40 330 14 130 85 69 298
 Table 11 – Crowding Information – 1/2
 Data Source: 2011-2015 CHAS


 Renter Owner
 0-30% >30- >50- Total 0-30% >30- >50- Total
 AMI 50% 80% AMI 50% 80%
 AMI AMI AMI AMI
 Households with N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A
 Children Present
 Table 12 – Crowding Information – 2/2
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 Describe the number and type of single person households in need of housing assistance.
 According to 2010-2014 ACS data, there are 5,311 single-person households in Skokie, or almost ¼ of all Skokie
 households. Skokie has a growing Baby Boomer population (those born between 1946 and 1964) and Millennial
 population (those born between 1982 and 2004). The Baby Boomers are generally on fixed incomes, and the
 younger Millennials have lower net incomes once post-secondary education expenses are considered. These
 generations may have a greater need for housing assistance or counseling.

 Estimate the number and type of families in need of housing assistance who are disabled or victims of
 domestic violence, dating violence, sexual assault and stalking.
 The following estimates are based on quarterly reporting by current CDBG subrecipients, unless otherwise noted:

  250 elderly Skokie residents need “age-in-place” housing assistance each year
  35 abused Skokie children and their non-offending family members need counseling services each year

 What are the most common housing problems?
 The greatest problem is housing cost burden, where almost 40% of Skokie households have housing costs that are
 >30% of household income. Accessibility (lack of Universal Design) and low credit scores are additional barriers to
 housing issues.

 Are any populations/household types more affected than others by these problems?
 Large related (>30-50% AMI), elderly (0-30% AMI), and other (>50-80% AMI) renter households are most affected by
 housing cost burdens of >30% and >50% of income. In addition, small related >50-(80% AMI) and large related
 (>30-50% AMI and >50-80% AMI) owner-occupied households have housing cost burdens of >30% of income, and
 large related (>30-50% AMI) and other (>50-80% AMI) owner-occupied households have housing cost burdens of
 >50% of income.

 Describe the characteristics and needs of Low-income individuals and families with children (especially
 extremely low-income) who are currently housed but are at imminent risk of either residing in shelters or
 becoming unsheltered 91.205(c)/91.305(c)). Also discuss the needs of formerly homeless families and
 individuals who are receiving rapid re-housing assistance and are nearing the termination of that assistance

 Overall, 42% of Skokie households are 0-80% AMI. In addition, 59% of households with at least one person age 75
 or older and 57% of households with one or more children 6 years old or younger are 0-80% AMI. Finally, 25% of
 households with at least one person age 75 or older are 0-30% AMI.

 According to Connections for the Homeless, moving individuals and families out of poverty works best when
 households are in stable living arrangements. This allows the organization to provide supporting interventions for
 employment, education, health, etc.

 The Village does not receive ESG funds for rapid re-housing assistance programs.

 If a jurisdiction provides estimates of the at-risk population(s), it should also include a description of the
 operational definition of the at-risk group and the methodology used to generate the estimates:

 Village staff understands the anecdotal factors for at-risk groups, such as families “doubling-up” (moving in with other
 family or friends), living in transitional housing, and living in shelters outside of Skokie. Data is not tracked at the
 Village level, however, as only a few visible homeless persons are detected each year in Skokie.

 Utilizing a methodology from the endnotes Evanston’s 2012 Heading Home plan, the number of extremely low-
 income households (0-30% AMI) spending more than 50% of their household incomes on rent, and assuming 1.5 to
 2.0 persons per household, a portion of the at-risk population can be estimated. Using 2011-2015 CHAS data,


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 Skokie has 4,309 households spending >50% their incomes on rent, of which 6191 are potentially extremely low-
 income households, which may impact 929 to 1,238 individuals due to financial factors.

 Specify particular housing characteristics that have been linked with instability and an increased risk of
 homelessness
 A housing cost burden of >30% is the start of housing instability, and the greater the percentage, the greater the risk
 of becoming homeless.

 Discussion
 Low/moderate-income households are housing cost burdened due to unemployment, underemployment, and/or a
 lack of education and job training. Housing maintenance costs add to this burden. A need exists for supportive
 services aimed at low/moderate-income residents to increase economic and educational opportunities, and produce
 financial stability.




 1 14.1% of Skokie households are 0-30% AMI; therefore, 4,309 x 0.141 = 619 extremely low-income households.

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 NA-15 Disproportionately Greater Need: Housing Problems – 91.205 (b)(2)
 Assess the need of any racial or ethnic group that has disproportionately greater need in comparison to the needs of
 that category of need as a whole.

 Introduction
 Per HUD, a disproportionately greater need exists when the members of a specific racial or ethnic group at the same
 income level experience housing problems at a greater rate (10 percentage points or more) than the income level as
 a whole.

 For example, assume that 60% of all low-income households within a jurisdiction have a housing problem and
 70% of low-income Hispanic households have a housing problem. In this case, low-income Hispanic households
 have a disproportionately greater need.

 According to the 2010-2014 ACS, Skokie’s population is 63% White, 27% Asian, and 6% Black/African American.
 Ten percent (10%) of the total population is Hispanic, primarily Mexican, Puerto Rican, and South American. The
 Asian population is primarily Filipino, Other Asian, and Indian. Skokie is a very diverse North Shore community that
 has some disproportionately greater housing needs.


 0%-30% of Area Median Income
 Housing Problems Has one or more of Has none of the Household has
 four housing four housing no/negative
 problems problems income, but none of
 the other housing
 problems
 Jurisdiction as a whole 2,565 365 290
 White 1,630 270 155
 Black / African American 220 0 40
 Asian 495 70 100
 American Indian, Alaska Native 0 0 0
 Pacific Islander 0 0 0
 Hispanic 140 10 0
 Table 13 - Disproportionally Greater Need 0 - 30% AMI
 Data 2011-2015 CHAS
 Source:

 *The four housing problems are:
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 30%-50% of Area Median Income
 Housing Problems Has one or more of Has none of the Household has
 four housing four housing no/negative
 problems problems income, but none of
 the other housing
 problems
 Jurisdiction as a whole 2,490 345 0
 White 1,475 240 0
 Black / African American 110 0 0
 Asian 590 90 0
 American Indian, Alaska Native 30 0 0
 Pacific Islander 0 0 0
 Hispanic 270 10 0
 Table 14 - Disproportionally Greater Need 30 - 50% AMI
 Data Source: 2011-2015 CHAS

 *The four housing problems are:
 1. Lacks complete kitchen facilities, 2. Lacks complete plumbing facilities, 3. More than one person per room, 4.Cost Burden greater than 30%



 50%-80% of Area Median Income
 Housing Problems Has one or more of Has none of the Household has
 four housing four housing no/negative
 problems problems income, but none of
 the other housing
 problems
 Jurisdiction as a whole 2,025 1,460 0
 White 1,145 865 0
 Black / African American 125 70 0
 Asian 470 375 0
 American Indian, Alaska Native 0 0 0
 Pacific Islander 0 0 0
 Hispanic 210 135 0
 Table 15 - Disproportionally Greater Need 50 - 80% AMI
 Data Source: 2011-2015 CHAS

 *The four housing problems are:
 1. Lacks complete kitchen facilities, 2. Lacks complete plumbing facilities, 3. More than one person per room, 4.Cost Burden greater than 30%




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 80%-100% of Area Median Income
 Housing Problems Has one or more of Has none of the Household has
 four housing four housing no/negative
 problems problems income, but none of
 the other housing
 problems
 Jurisdiction as a whole 870 1,440 0
 White 495 810 0
 Black / African American 45 145 0
 Asian 270 375 0
 American Indian, Alaska Native 0 0 0
 Pacific Islander 0 0 0
 Hispanic 55 75 0
 Table 16 - Disproportionally Greater Need 80 - 100% AMI
 Data Source: 2011-2015 CHAS

 *The four housing problems are:
 1. Lacks complete kitchen facilities, 2. Lacks complete plumbing facilities, 3. More than one person per room, 4.Cost Burden greater than 30%



 Discussion
 The total number of low/moderate-income (0-80% AMI) Skokie households experiencing one or more of the four
 housing problems is 7,080, or 31% of the total number of households (22,785 per 2011-2015 ACS). Skokie’s
 Hispanic, Black/African American, and Native American/Alaska Native populations all have greater needs than other
 populations, per the data provided. A disproportionate need exists for the following:

 Disproportionate Need for 0-30% AMI

  80% of households experience one or more of the four housing problems
  93% Hispanic households have a disproportionately greater need at 0-30% AMI

 Disproportionate Need for 30-50% AMI

  88% of households experience one or more of the four housing problems
  100% Black/African American households have a disproportionately greater need at 30-50% AMI
  100% American Indian/Alaska Native households have a disproportionately greater need at 30-50% AMI

 Disproportionate Need for 50-80% AMI

  58% of households experience one or more of the four housing problems

 Disproportionate Need for 80-100% AMI

  38% of households experience one or more of the four housing problems

 The jurisdiction as a whole for 0-80% AMI households, 74% of all households have one or more of four housing
 problems of lacking complete kitchen facilities, lacking complete plumbing facilities, more than 1.0 persons per room,
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 NA-20 Disproportionately Greater Need: Severe Housing Problems – 91.205 (b)(2)
 Assess the need of any racial or ethnic group that has disproportionately greater need in comparison to the needs of
 that category of need as a whole.

 Introduction
 Per HUD, a disproportionately greater need exists when the members of racial or ethnic group at a given income
 level experience housing problems at a greater rate (10 percentage points or more) than the income level as a whole.

 According to the 2010-2014 ACS, Skokie’s population is 63% White, 27% Asian, and 6% Black/African American.
 Ten percent (10%) of the total population is Hispanic, primarily Mexican, Puerto Rican, and South American. The
 Asian population is primarily Filipino, Other Asian, and Indian. Skokie is a very diverse North Shore community that
 has some disproportionately greater housing needs. The tables below show the severe housing problems by AMI,
 and the racial or ethnic group subcategories.

 0%-30% of Area Median Income
 Severe Housing Problems* Has one or more of Has none of the Household has
 four housing four housing no/negative
 problems problems income, but none of
 the other housing
 problems
 Jurisdiction as a whole 2,190 735 290
 White 1,370 535 155
 Black / African American 195 25 40
 Asian 460 110 100
 American Indian, Alaska Native 0 0 0
 Pacific Islander 0 0 0
 Hispanic 90 60 0
 Table 17 – Severe Housing Problems 0 - 30% AMI
 Data Source: 2011-2015 CHAS

 *The four severe housing problems are:
 1. Lacks complete kitchen facilities, 2. Lacks complete plumbing facilities, 3. More than 1.5 persons per room, 4.Cost Burden over 50%



 30%-50% of Area Median Income
 Severe Housing Problems* Has one or more of Has none of the Household has
 four housing four housing no/negative
 problems problems income, but none of
 the other housing
 problems
 Jurisdiction as a whole 1,265 1,570 0
 White 725 990 0
 Black / African American 54 50 0
 Asian 360 320 0
 American Indian, Alaska Native 0 30 0
 Pacific Islander 0 0 0
 Hispanic 105 175 0
 Table 18 – Severe Housing Problems 30 - 50% AMI
 Data Source: 2011-2015 CHAS

 *The four severe housing problems are:
 1. Lacks complete kitchen facilities, 2. Lacks complete plumbing facilities, 3. More than 1.5 persons per room, 4.Cost Burden over 50%

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 50%-80% of Area Median Income
 Severe Housing Problems* Has one or more of Has none of the Household has
 four housing four housing no/negative
 problems problems income, but none of
 the other housing
 problems
 Jurisdiction as a whole 965 2,525 0
 White 515 1,495 0
 Black / African American 30 170 0
 Asian 315 525 0
 American Indian, Alaska Native 0 0 0
 Pacific Islander 0 0 0
 Hispanic 105 250 0
 Table 19 – Severe Housing Problems 50 - 80% AMI
 Data Source: 2011-2015 CHAS

 *The four severe housing problems are:
 1. Lacks complete kitchen facilities, 2. Lacks complete plumbing facilities, 3. More than 1.5 persons per room, 4.Cost Burden over 50%



 80%-100% of Area Median Income
 Severe Housing Problems* Has one or more of Has none of the Household has
 four housing four housing no/negative
 problems problems income, but none of
 the other housing
 problems
 Jurisdiction as a whole 335 1,970 0
 White 130 1,175 0
 Black / African American 15 170 0
 Asian 170 475 0
 American Indian, Alaska Native 0 0 0
 Pacific Islander 0 0 0
 Hispanic 10 120 0
 Table 20 – Severe Housing Problems 80 - 100% AMI
 Data Source: 2011-2015 CHAS

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 1. Lacks complete kitchen facilities, 2. Lacks complete plumbing facilities, 3. More than 1.5 persons per room, 4.Cost Burden over 50%




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 Discussion
 The total number of Skokie households experiencing one or more of the four severe housing problems is 4,755, or
 21% of the total number of households (22,785 per 2011-2015 ACS). Skokie’s Asian population has a greater need
 than other populations, per the data provided. A disproportionate need exists for the following:

 Disproportionate Need for 0-30% AMI

  68% of households experience one or more of the four severe housing problems

 Disproportionate Need for 30-50% AMI

  45% of households experience one or more of the four severe housing problems

 Disproportionate Need for 50-80% AMI

  28% of households experience one or more of the four severe housing problems
  38% Asian households have a disproportionately greater need at 50-80% AMI

 The jurisdiction as a whole for 0-80% AMI households, 46% of all households have one or more of four severe
 housing problems of lacking complete kitchen facilities, lacking complete plumbing facilities, more than 1.5 persons
 per room, and/or a housing cost burden greater than 50%.




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 NA-25 Disproportionately Greater Need: Housing Cost Burdens – 91.205(b)(2)
 Assess the need of any racial or ethnic group that has disproportionately greater need in comparison to the needs of
 that category of need as a whole.

 Introduction
 Per HUD, it is assumed that households that spend up to 30% of their incomes on housing costs are not housing cost
 burdened. A housing cost burden occurs when 30-50% of a household income is spent on housing costs, and a
 severe housing cost burden is when >50% of a household income is spent on housing costs.

 Housing Cost Burden
 Housing Cost Burden <=30% 30-50% >50% No / negative
 income (not
 computed)
 Jurisdiction as a whole 13,520 4,585 4,390 295
 White 8,695 2,805 2,615 155
 Black / African American 865 240 260 40
 Asian 2,960 985 1,165 100
 American Indian, Alaska Native 20 30 0 0
 Pacific Islander 0 0 0 0
 Hispanic 835 440 240 0
 Table 21 – Greater Need: Housing Cost Burdens AMI
 Data Source: 2011-2015 CHAS

 Discussion
 In Skokie, over 59% of households do not have a housing cost burden, over 20% have a housing cost burden, and
 over 19% have a severe housing cost burden. The remaining 1% have no/negative income and were not computed.

 Although there are no instances of disproportionate need, Asian (22%), Black/African American (19%), White (18%),
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 NA-30 Disproportionately Greater Need: Discussion – 91.205(b)(2)
 Are there any Income categories in which a racial or ethnic group has disproportionately greater need than
 the needs of that income category as a whole?

 As mentioned in previous sections, Hispanic (0-30% AMI), Black/African-American (30-50% AMI), and American
 Indian/Alaska Native (30-50% AMI) households have disproportionately greater needs regarding housing problems.
 In addition, Asian (50-80% AMI) households have disproportionately greater needs regarding severe housing
 problems. Finally, there are one to two instances of disproportionate needs, as Native American/Alaska Native and
 Hispanic households have the greatest severe housing cost burdens with 30-50% of household income spent on
 housing costs. [Note: The Hispanic households are 9.9, not 10, above the jurisdiction as a whole.]

 If they have needs not identified above, what are those needs?
 The Village has a very diverse population, with at an average of 90 different languages spoken in the homes of
 school children. Since it is not easily identifiable in the data above, bilingual services may help lessen not only the
 housing-related burdens discussed in this section, but the burdens associated with being a low/moderate-income
 Skokie resident.

 Are any of those racial or ethnic groups located in specific areas or neighborhoods in your community?
 The Black/African American population is generally centrally congregated in Skokie, with a secondary concentration
 in the northeast quadrant of the Village near Evanston Township High School. The Asian population is generally
 congregated in the southeast quadrant of, and along the rail/ComEd corridor through, of the Village. The Hispanic
 population is generally congregated within a convenient walking distance of the Dempster-Skokie and Oakton-Skokie
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 NA-35 Public Housing – 91.205(b)
 Introduction
 The Housing Authority of Cook County (HACC) is the agency that serves suburban Cook County, including the Village of Skokie. The HACC owns and operates
 over 2,100 units of conventional public housing, of which 126 affordable units and 1 staff unit are in the Armond King Apartments in Skokie.

 The HACC also operates the Housing Choice Voucher Program. As of February 2020, there were 311 vouchers in use in Skokie, of which 23 were HACC project-
 based vouchers, 288 tenant-based vouchers, and 8 were special purpose vouchers.

 In addition, according to draft Assessment of Fair Housing (AFH) data, Gross Point Elderly Housing (9700 Gross Point), Robineau Group Living Facility (7550
 Kostner), SHORE Homes (8167 Lincoln), Village Center (5140 Galitz), and Krasnow Residence (8901 Gross Point) comprise 246 affordable units in Skokie.

 There have been no changes to the HUD-provided Characteristics of Residents, Race of Residents, and Ethnicity of Residents data since the PY15-19
 Consolidated Plan.

 Totals in Use
 Program Type
 Certificate Mod- Public Vouchers
 Rehab Housing Total Project - Tenant - Special Purpose Voucher
 based based Veterans Family Disabled
 Affairs Unification *
 Supportive Program
 Housing
 # of units vouchers in use 0 0 126 311 23 288 2 2 4
 *includes Non-Elderly Disabled, Mainstream One-Year, Mainstream Five-year, and Nursing Home Transition
 Table 22 - Public Housing by Program Type
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 Characteristics of Residents
 Program Type
 Certificate Mod- Public Vouchers
 Rehab Housing Total  Project - Tenant - Special Purpose Voucher
 based based Veterans Family
 Affairs Unification
 Supportive Program
 Housing
 Average Annual Income 0 0 10,627 13,418 14,350 13,395 13,647 11,962
 Average length of stay 0 0 7 8 0 8 0 5
 Average Household size 0 0 1 2 1 2 1 4
 # Homeless at admission 0 0 9 21 0 3 16 2
 # of Elderly Program Participants (>62) 0 0 897 2,179 42 2,120 12 0
 # of Disabled Families 0 0 491 2,337 2 2,268 48 12
 # of Families requesting accessibility
 features 0 0 1,651 11,832 64 11,594 91 54
 # of HIV/AIDS program participants 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
 # of DV victims 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
 Table 23 – Characteristics of Public Housing Residents by Program Type
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 Race of Residents
 Program Type
 Race Certificate Mod- Public  Vouchers
 Rehab Housing Total Project - Tenant - Special Purpose Voucher
 based based Veterans Family Disabled
 Affairs Unification *
 Supportive Program
 Housing
 White 0 0 705 1,981 19 1,913 27 14 0
 Black/African American 0 0 900 9,786 43 9,620 62 40 0
 Asian 0 0 44 37 2 34 1 0 0
 American Indian/Alaska
 Native 0 0 0 15 0 15 0 0 0
 Pacific Islander 0 0 2 13 0 12 1 0 0
 Other 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
 *includes Non-Elderly Disabled, Mainstream One-Year, Mainstream Five-year, and Nursing Home Transition
 Table 24 – Race of Public Housing Residents by Program Type
 Data Source: PIC (PIH Information Center)


 Ethnicity of Residents
 Program Type
 Ethnicity Certificate Mod- Public Vouchers
 Rehab Housing Total Project - Tenant - Special Purpose Voucher
 based based Veterans Family Disabled
 Affairs Unification *
 Supportive Program
 Housing
 Hispanic 0 0 33 321 0 311 2 5 0
 Not Hispanic 0 0 1,618 11,511 64 11,283 89 49 0
 *includes Non-Elderly Disabled, Mainstream One-Year, Mainstream Five-year, and Nursing Home Transition
 Table 25 – Ethnicity of Public Housing Residents by Program Type
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 Section 504 Needs Assessment

 Describe the needs of public housing tenants and applicants on the waiting list for accessible units
 The HACC has a waiting list for accessible units and units without accessible features. The Russian population is
 high at the Armond King Apartments, as evidenced by informational signs in the building in both English and Russian
 languages.

 The Armond King Apartments building was upgraded to serve the needs of its residents for the next 30 years,
 including converting 27 units were converted to Uniform Federal Accessibility Standards (UFAS) units and 4 units
 were converted for the sensory impaired.

 Most immediate needs of residents of Public Housing and Housing Choice voucher holders
 Per HACC staff, the needs of people on the waiting list for accessible units are very different than the needs of those
 on the waiting list for a unit without accessible features. The majority of the recipients of both public housing as well
 as the Housing Choice Voucher program are elderly, and the biggest challenge that they face is the desire to remain
 in their home and independent while dealing with the effects of disabilities that they acquire later in life.

 Because many of the residents are used to doing things for themselves without assistance from others, they often
 have a difficult time adjusting to their limitations, and this especially impacts their ability to find housing that is
 accessible and safe. HACC has made a concerted effort toward addressing the need for more accessible units by
 beginning a program where housing unit renovation projects are undertaken annually to install accessible features
 such as grab bars and shower chairs in the bathrooms, and sinks and cabinets at wheelchair height.

 By July 2019, HACC completed its Voluntary Compliance Agreement (VCA) with the office of Fair Housing and Equal
 Opportunity at the Department of Housing and Urban Development to make 5% of its total public housing inventory
 accessible for persons with mobility impairments and 2% of its inventory accessible for people with auditory
 impairments. Approximately nine years prior, the HACC agreed to add 80 UFAS units to its inventory; however, with
 Rental Assistance Demonstration (RAD) funding, the number of UFAS units created was nearly double the goal.

 The units are located throughout the Northern and Southern parts of Cook County. The second biggest group of
 voucher holders are persons with disabilities this includes both physical and cognitive disabilities.

 Persons with disabilities require a variety of services including transportation, and in some cases, they are in need of
 mental health-related services. Because of these needs, some tenants may require the assistance of the resident
 services department to assist applicants and residents in obtaining the services that they may need in order to
 remain independent in their communities.

 In the case of the Housing Choice Voucher program, this may require assisting tenants in linking up with support
 services that can help them find safe, affordable, and accessible housing. This requires continually educating
 landlords about the Housing Choice Voucher program and the need for accessible housing.

 Federal and State laws compel all governmental agencies, including units of local government receiving federal
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 How do these needs compare to the housing needs of the population at large
 Affordable Housing Recipients are admitted to the HACC’s Low-Income Public Housing Program (LIPH) and Housing
 Choice Voucher program (“Section 8”) after filing an application for benefits, awaiting an opportunity via a waitlist
 system, and ultimately following establishment of financial need. These residents include seniors, persons with
 disabilities (both physical and cognitive), veterans, and families at risk of homelessness. According to the report by
 the Senate Committee on Health, Education, Pension, and Welfare entitled Fulfilling the promise, Overcoming
 persistent barriers to economic self-sufficiency for people with disabilities, one of the biggest obstacles toward self-
 sufficiency for persons with disabilities is the lack of available, affordable housing for persons with disabilities.
 Because of this issue, those who want to remain independent are often unable to do so without strong community
 support. This includes ensuring that tenants have access to reliable transportation as well as the ability to enjoy all of
 the amenities that the various communities have to offer.

 Tenants who do not have disabilities are often better able to access basic services such as transportation and also
 have an easier time navigating through the needs of everyday life.

 As a result, the HACC must expand its outreach efforts to serve individuals with disabilities and to create a sufficient
 number of accessible units to meet the needs of this continually growing population. In addition, Universal Design
 has been a topic of conversation in Skokie, including focus groups, local boards and commissions, and staff level.

 Discussion
 Per HACC and HUD Office of Public and Indian Housing (PIH) data, White and Black/African American residents are
 the two races, and Not Hispanic residents is the ethnicity, that are most assisted with the Housing Choice Voucher
 Program County-wide.

 The racial makeup of Cook County’s Housing Choice Voucher program is 16.7% White, 82.7% Black/African
 American, 0.3% Asian, 0.1% American Indian/Alaska Native, 0.1% Pacific Islander, and 0.0% Other, which is no
 change since the PY15-19 Consolidated Plan.

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 NA-40 Homeless Needs Assessment – 91.205(c)

 Introduction
 Skokie staff is aware of only a few visible homeless individuals per year, and they are transient in nature. Several homeless individuals visit the Village’s Human
 Services Division each year, requesting care packages that include some food and hygiene items. The official homeless population count in Skokie is 3 homeless
 individuals. There are an additional 5 individuals experiencing homelessness who have been seen in Skokie in the past year.

 Homeless data was provided by the Alliance to End Homelessness in Suburban Cook County, including during a sheltered and unsheltered Point in Time (PIT)
 count conducted in 2019.

 Suburban Cook County-wide, the majority of sheltered and unsheltered homeless are White, Black/African-American, and/or Not Hispanic. Persons in households
 with adult(s) and child(ren) and persons in households with only adult(s) primarily make up the homeless population. One child-only household was found during
 the PIT count in 2019.

 Since there are 134 suburban municipalities in Cook County and an estimated 126 unsheltered homeless in 2019, there are 0.94 unsheltered homeless persons
 on average per Cook County suburban community.


 If data is not available for the categories "number of persons becoming and exiting homelessness each year," and "number of days that persons
 experience homelessness," describe these categories for each homeless population type (including chronically homeless individuals and families,
 families with children, veterans and their families, and unaccompanied youth)

 Chronically Homeless
 Persons in adult-only households comprised 51% of the sheltered and 83% of the unsheltered PIT count. Approximately 26% of these households were able to
 exit homelessness.

 The estimated number of days households or persons experienced homelessness was 2.4 to 5.4 months.

 An estimated 207 veterans, 383 unaccompanied youth, and 25 persons with HIV experience homelessness each year.

 One individual spent part of 2018 in Downtown Skokie. Human Services, with support from Connections for the Homeless and the coordinated entry system
 through AHAND, successfully rehoused that individual with permanent supportive housing. The process took nine months from the point of vulnerability
 assessment until housing was secured.

 There are six other individuals who chronically experience homelessness, and with whom Human Services staff are in contact with varying regularity. Mental
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 In August 2019, Human Services staff joined the Skokie Police Department, Lincolnwood Police Department, and Chicago’s 50th Ward, in partnership with the
 Chicago DFSS (Department of Family Support Services)/Homeless Outreach and Prevention Unit, met with 7 individuals experiencing Homelessness along the
 North Shore Channel in Skokie. With their mobile unit, the team met individuals daily for one week in the area, transporting them to their unit in order to provide
 assessments and care. Four individuals accepted shelter and others were assessed for vulnerability and added to the coordinated entry system for re-housing.

 Families with Children and Veterans and their Families
 Persons in households with adults and children comprised of 35% of the sheltered and 0% of the unsheltered PIT count. Approximately 91% of these persons
 were able to exit homelessness. Staff is aware that there may be families, veterans, or other types of households who are living with extended family or friends,
 resulting in an invisible homeless population that has temporary shelter.

 There are approximately 207 veteran homeless individuals in Suburban Cook County who may also have one or more disability.

 Unaccompanied Youth
 One child-only household was discovered during the PIT count; however, there are an estimated 100 children who experience homelessness each year.
 The Harbour in Park Ridge provides shelter to homeless and runaway youth, and there are a handful of Skokie youth to whom they provide shelter for hundreds of
 nights of care each year.

 Summary
 Skokie staff is aware of only a few visible homeless individuals per year, and they are transient in nature. Several homeless individuals visit the Village’s Human
 Services Division each year, requesting care packages that include some food and hygiene items. The official homeless population count, in Skokie is 3
 homeless individuals. There are an additional 5-6 individuals experiencing homelessness who have been seen in Skokie in the past year. Mental health and
 substance abuse vulnerabilities tend to be barriers to helping these individuals obtain permanent housing solutions.

 The Human Services Division staff works with outreach staff of Connections for the Homeless and Family Promise to offer temporary shelter when it is desired. In
 addition, we provide the toll-free Suburban Cook Call Center number to all who are seeking supportive and affordable housing. Use of the call center not only
 supports the coordinated entry data collection in North Suburban Cook but also connects callers with a local organization ready to provide assistance. Human
 Services partners with those organizations to offer emergency assistance. 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.

 There are more households becoming homeless each year than those resolving homelessness, so it could be concluded that the homeless population may
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 Nature and Extent of Homelessness: (Optional)


 Estimate the number and type of families in need of housing assistance for families with children and the
 families of veterans.
 Data provided by the Alliance to End Homelessness in Suburban Cook County does not have Skokie-specific data;
 however, an estimated 591 households with adult(s) and child(ren) and 207 veterans experience homelessness each
 year. Considering 134 suburbs of Chicago in Cook County, there is an average of 4.4 households with adult(s) and
 child(ren), and 1.5 veterans that may experience homelessness each year in Skokie, which is roughly a 50%
 reduction from the 2013 PIT count.

 Describe the Nature and Extent of Homelessness by Racial and Ethnic Group.
 Based on data from the 2019 PIT, of the total 897 (792 sheltered + 105 unsheltered) homeless persons counted in
 suburban Cook County, 40% were White, 56% were Black/African American, 2% were multiple races, and none were
 American Indian/Alaska Native or Pacific Islander. In addition, 13% were Hispanic/Latino.

 Describe the Nature and Extent of Unsheltered and Sheltered Homelessness.
 Skokie staff is aware of only a few visible homeless individuals per year, and they are transient in nature. Several
 homeless individuals visit the Village’s Human Services Division each year, requesting care packages that include
 some food and hygiene items. The official homeless population count, in Skokie is 3 homeless individuals. There
 are an additional 5-6 individuals experiencing homelessness who have been seen in Skokie in the past year. Mental
 health and substance abuse vulnerabilities tend to be barriers to helping these individuals obtain permanent housing
 solutions.

 The Human Services Division staff works with outreach staff of Connections for the Homeless and Family Promise to
 offer temporary shelter when it is desired. In addition, we provide the toll-free Suburban Cook Call Center number to
 all who are seeking supportive and affordable housing. Use of the call center not only supports the coordinated entry
 data collection in North Suburban Cook but also connects callers with a local organization ready to provide
 assistance. Human Services partners with those organizations to offer emergency assistance. 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.

 Discussion
 The Human Services Division staff will continue to prepare and make available care packages for the homeless
 individuals who are visible on the street, who drop by Human Services, or who are seen by Skokie’s Public Safety or
 Public Works personnel. The Homeless Protocol will also be followed:

 Introduction
 The Village of Skokie is committed to lending support to those who are homeless. This Homeless Protocol has
 been developed to help ensure that homeless individuals are treated respectfully and appropriately and are not
 discriminated against on the basis of their current circumstance. This protocol aims to assist homeless people to
 receive services as they need, or request them. It is important that Village employees provide consistent service
 when responding to the issue of homelessness.

 The purpose of establishing a protocol is to provide guidelines for the interactions between Village employees
 and homeless people in public places. The Village of Skokie acknowledges that, like all other members of the
 public, homeless people have the right to be in public spaces and to participate in public events while at the
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 Instructions
 If a homeless person seeks assistance from an employee of the Village of Skokie, such as looking for shelter
 information, or other information pertaining to help, that person can be directed to the Village of Skokie’s Human
 Services Division. The Human Services Division will provide information on shelters, a care package* and other
 services during regular business hours, 8:30 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.

 Should a homeless person seek assistance after regular business hours, public safety personnel are equipped
 to respond. Human Services provides the Police Department with homeless care packages complete with
 information on shelters.

 When possible, the Police Department may provide transportation to the nearest Chicago Police Station or
 hospital, where the homeless person can request transport to a city shelter. There may be a two-plus hour wait
 for the Chicago police transportation.

 * Care packages may include, but are not limited to: one $5 McDonald’s gift certificate, one bar of soap, one
 toothbrush and small tube of toothpaste, deodorant, shampoo, one pair of socks, and a list of area resources,
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 NA-45 Non-Homeless Special Needs Assessment - 91.205 (b,d)
 Introduction
 Non-homeless special needs populations consist of persons who are not homeless but require assistance and
 supportive housing, including the elderly and frail elderly, persons with disabilities, persons with addictions, persons
 with HIV/AIDS and their families, and victims of domestic violence.

 Describe the characteristics of special needs populations in your community
 According to www.census.gov, the types of disabilities among workers in 2017:

  Ambulatory
  Hearing
  Cognitive
  Vision
  Independent living
  Self-care

 Although the poverty rate of disabled Skokie residents in 2017 is lower than Illinois as a whole, the disability rates
 among poor Skokie residents exceed that of non-poor Skokie residents and poor Illinois as a whole. According to
 www.city-data.com, 25.6% of poor Skokie males and 30.6% of poor Skokie females are disabled; however, only
 18.0% of non-poor Skokie males and 17.6% of non-poor Skokie females are disabled.

 The renting rate for Skokie residents below poverty level are 2.5 times that Skokie residents above poverty level.




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 What are the housing and supportive service needs of these populations and how are these needs
 determined?
 The housing and supportive service needs of the non-homeless special needs population is necessary, as more and
 more youth aging out of the State support system.

 Skokie is the largest host to congregate living facilities in the North Shore.

 In summer 2014, defined terms, permitted versus special use classifications, licensing requirements, occupancy
 limits, facility spacing and density, sponsoring agency requirements, property ownership versus rental, occupant
 qualification criteria, etc. were studied by obtaining three community surveys from the Northwest Municipal
 Conference (NWMC) regarding congregate living facilities, an internet search of other community ordinances, a
 review of State regulations of community integrated living arrangement (CILA) facilities, and interviews with three of
 the major facility operators in the Village. The surveys conducted by the NWMC reveal that most communities have
 similar requirements to Skokie. The State of Illinois, and now Skokie, regulations require that facilities be separated
 by 800 feet.

 The Village does not have significant property standards complaints about the condition or the residents of
 congregate living facilities. In addition, there does not appear to be any adverse impact economically on the
 residential neighborhoods of the Village at this time. Skokie, as a community, has embraced the concept of
 congregate living facilities.

 Staff consulted with Planning Communications, a consultant and advocate in the area of congregate living facility
 regulation. A review of the Village ordinance indicates that it is in substantial compliance with the intent of the Fair
 Housing Amendment Act of 1988 and State regulations, while most other communities’ regulations do not.

 Skokie has 42 congregate living units currently in use, which are significantly more facilities than any other
 municipality in the area. As a point of reference, the municipality ranking second, Niles, has a mere 12 units. As
 most communities do not vary greatly in their regulations, code restrictions do not seem to be a major factor in
 determining where these facilities locate. A point worth noting is that may skew some of the figures is that in many
 municipalities, a facility with four or fewer residents is considered a family and is therefore not licensed or included in
 an official count of such facilities. Skokie includes all congregate living facilities in its census.

 The location of the sponsoring agency’s administrative offices may be a significant factor in facility location. Staff
 interviewed the operators of Diane Home Care, Search, and Orchard Village, the three providers with the most
 congregate living facilities in the Village. All three agencies indicated that the primary reason for locating homes in
 Skokie was that the units are close to their administrative offices, and the Village has the needed support facilities
 and public transportation services. They indicated that it is difficult to maintain and supervise facilities that are not
 clustered in one area and several agencies have closed facilities in other communities for this reason. As the State
 has placed an emphasis on the development of smaller facilities, Skokie’s ranch homes are ideal for this purpose;
 however, all three agencies indicated that they felt that Skokie was becoming saturated with facilities, and that they
 were not looking at additional units at this time.

 The survey also revealed that other communities, like Skokie, do not require congregate living facilities to be owner-
 occupied, do not require criminal background checks of residents or staff, and do not make a distinction between
 nonprofit and for-profit facility operators. Unlike other communities, however, Skokie does not require that all
 facilities be sponsored by a State licensed operator. Our code allows an operator that is not State-licensed to obtain
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 The Legal and Community Development Departments reviewed the Village’s Zoning Chapter regulations regarding
 congregate living facilities. Based on this review, the definition and regulations have been determined to be in
 substantial compliance with State requirements and provide proper regulation of such facilities. Since the PY15-19
 Consolidated Plan, the Village Code was updated to include:

  Facilities not to be allowed on the first floor in a mixed-use district.
  The number of bedrooms in a permitted use facility to be reduced from 5 to 4. This will bring the Village
 ordinance into compliance with the State regulations that allow a maximum of 8 persons in a facility (any
 facility with more than 4 bedrooms would be subject to site plan approval through a Plan Commission and
 Village Board review process).
  The spacing in all zoning districts be increased to 800 feet between facilities to comply with State
 regulations.
  When an agency is not the owner of the property, the agency is responsible for the maintenance and
 management of the facility.

 In May 2015, an Ordinance was approved, amending the Zoning Chapter regarding congregate living facilities.

 Discuss the size and characteristics of the population with HIV/AIDS and their families within the Eligible
 Metropolitan Statistical Area
 According to the January 2019 Illinois HIV/AIDS Monthly Surveillance Update report, as of January 31, 2019, there
 were 33 non-AIDS HIV and 40 AIDS residents living in Skokie, 27 HIV cumulative HIV incident cases diagnosed
 since 2012, and 17 AIDS cumulative cases diagnosed since 2012, as reported by the Skokie Health Department.

 Discussion
 There are an estimated 42 Community Integrated Living Arrangement (CILA) or group home facilities in Skokie,
 including those operated by Search, Orchard Village, and SHORE Community Services. All three organizations also
 provide services beyond living facilities.

 Special needs groups with high priority housing needs within Skokie include elderly and frail elderly persons, and
 developmentally disabled persons. Along with low-incomes and housing-related issues such as a high housing cost
 burden and accessibility, these special needs populations struggle for a decent quality of life that includes basic
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 NA-50 Non-Housing Community Development Needs – 91.215 (f)
 Describe the jurisdiction’s need for Public Facilities
 Street and alley resurfacing in low/moderate-income neighborhoods, and public sidewalk repair or replacement for
 low/moderate-income households, will continue to be a high priority for the next five years.

 Much of Skokie’s infrastructure was constructed in the 1920’s in anticipation of major growth; however, The Great
 Depression ensued, and much of the infrastructure went unused or underutilized until significant growth occurred
 again in the 1950’s and 1960’s. Significant investment in the coming years is needed Village-wide, including
 low/moderate-income neighborhoods. Continuing to invest in street resurfacing in these neighborhoods will enable
 the Village to invest other funds into aging infrastructure elsewhere in the community.

 Although generally a low-cost item, public sidewalk repair or replacement remains a high priority for low/moderate-
 income households who are responsible for paying for ½ of the sidewalk replacement costs. Utilizing CDBG funds
 toward this effort lessens the housing cost burden for these households, allowing residents, including seniors and
 families, an opportunity to remain in their homes.

 How were these needs determined?
 Skokie’s needs for public facilities and infrastructure were determined through input from the Engineering Division,
 Department of Community Development, and Manager’s Office staff. The focus will remain on Low/Moderate-
 Income Areas (LMAs) with ≥51% low/moderate-income residents and condition of the infrastructure.

 Describe the jurisdiction’s need for Public Improvements
 As mentioned earlier, much of Skokie’s infrastructure was constructed in the 1920’s, and the Village needs to keep
 pace with maintenance and upgrades, and minimize costly unplanned repairs.

 How were these needs determined?
 Skokie’s needs for capital improvements are determined primarily by the Department of Public Works and
 Engineering Division staff. A five-year Capital Improvement Program (CIP) is reviewed annually and updated as
 needed.

 Describe the jurisdiction’s need for Public Services
 There is a high demand for public services in Skokie, as evidenced by the data provided by CDBG grant recipients
 each year. General counseling and referrals, financial literacy, developmentally and physically disabled
 programming, health care, substance abuse, abused children and non-offending family members, homeless and
 runaway youth, seniors aging-in-place, and youth programming are the services that have been funded within the
 past five years or more. As confirmed during the public participation process, a focus on dental care for seniors and
 the developmentally disabled remains at the forefront of service needs, as Medicaid does not fund dental services,
 and employment services/job training need to be addressed with community efforts and/or CDBG funds.

 How were these needs determined?
 Public services needs were determined through past program administration activities and during the most recent
 public participation process. Almost all applicants provide services that are not only eligible for CDBG funds, but the
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 Housing Market
 Analysis
 MA-05 Overview
 Housing Market Analysis Overview
 Skokie is participating in the Regional Assessment of Fair Housing (AFH) lead by the Cook County Bureau of
 Economic Development. Although the report will be complete after the commencement of Skokie’s PY20-24
 Consolidated Plan and PY20 Action Plan, this analysis incorporates data and analyses to-date. Should significant
 changes be identified in the final AFH, a substantial amendment will address the changes later in 2020.

 According to the 2010-2014 ACS, the median household income for Skokie was $66,586, which would result in a
 maximum monthly housing cost of $1,665 (30% of income) and transportation cost of $832 (15% of income). The
 actual owner cost with a mortgage was $2,198, resulting in a housing cost share of 40% of household income, above
 the 30% threshold. The median monthly contract rent cost was $1,123, resulting in a housing cost share of 20% of
 household income, below the 30% threshold. Assuming 1.6 vehicles per household based on ACS data, and an
 average annual cost of $8,4692 to own a vehicle, the monthly transportation costs for a Skokie household would be
 $1,129, resulting in transportation cost share of 20%, above the 15% transportation threshold.

 The high cost of housing in Skokie and the Chicago area continues to be a barrier to securing stable housing for
 low/moderate-income residents. Skokie is a fully-developed community with little vacant land, so growth must be
 achieved through redevelopment and increased densities. The housing market grew since 2000, even with the
 recession that began in 2008. Most of the residential growth came in the form of a 700-unit condominium building
 along the I-94 Corridor. Skokie was greatly impacted by the foreclosure crisis, having one of the highest foreclosure
 rates in the North Shore suburbs. The foreclosure rate has greatly decreased and new residential developments are
 under construction.

 Unemployment, underemployment, and the high cost of living are factors that contribute to the struggles of
 low/moderate-income residents.




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 MA-10 Number of Housing Units – 91.210(a)&(b)(2)
 Introduction
 Skokie’s housing composition is over 60% single-family and 40% multi-family residential. The proportion of multi-
 family residential is higher in Skokie than in Illinois (36%) and the United States (33%).

 All residential properties by number of units
 Property Type Number %
 1-unit detached structure 13,665 56%
 1-unit, attached structure 1,265 5%
 2-4 units 3,535 14%
 5-19 units 2,175 9%
 20 or more units 3,935 16%
 Mobile Home, boat, RV, van, etc. 20 0%
 Total 24,595 100%
 Table 26 – Residential Properties by Unit Number
 Data Source: 2011-2015 ACS Data


 Unit Size by Tenure
 Owners Renters
 Number % Number %
 No bedroom 10 0% 90 1%
 1 bedroom 570 3% 1,400 23%
 2 bedrooms 4,090 25% 2,890 47%
 3 or more bedrooms 12,000 72% 1,735 28%
 Total 16,670 100% 6,115 99%
 Table 27 – Unit Size by Tenure
 Data Source: 2011-2015 ACS Data


 Describe the number and targeting (income level/type of family served) of units assisted with federal, state,
 and local programs.
 Housing units that are subsidized with federal, state, or local funds are available in Skokie. There are 126 public
 housing units for low/moderate-income elderly and disabled households (currently with a closed wait list), 246
 project-based vouchers, and 23 units for low/moderate-income households operated by a local organization. Finally,
 there are Housing Choice Vouchers, Community Integrated Living Arrangement (CILA) housing, transitional housing,
 and assisted living facilities in Skokie.

 Affordable living options in Skokie include the Village Center (150 units) and the Krasnow Residence (48 units) with
 one-bedroom and studio apartments for households with the head of household of age 62 years or older.

 Provide an assessment of units expected to be lost from the affordable housing inventory for any reason,
 such as expiration of Section 8 contracts.
 The Village does not anticipate losing any existing units from the affordable housing inventory. The only fluctuation
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 Does the availability of housing units meet the needs of the population?
 Skokie has a variety of housing types, detached single-family (54%), attached single-family/townhouses (5%), two- to
 four-unit multi-family (15%), five- to nine-unit multi-family (6%), and 10 or more-unit multi-family (20%). Although the
 sizes either meet or potentially meet the needs of a variety of household types, over 19% of Skokie households have
 a housing cost burden and almost 19% of Skokie households have a severe housing cost burden, spending more
 than 30% and 50% of their incomes on housing costs, respectively, indicating the need for more affordable housing,
 employment, and/or job training opportunities. Affordable housing in a range of sizes is needed to accommodate
 small, medium, and large households.

 Describe the need for specific types of housing
 During focus group meetings and AFH workshops, the need for a variety of unit sizes to accommodate a variety of
 household sizes, including larger rental units for families; unfortunately, market conditions make it difficult to develop
 affordable one- and two-bedroom units, let alone units with three or more units.

 There is a desire to attract the Millennial generation to Skokie and accommodate the Baby Boomer generation’s
 future desire to downsize and stay in Skokie, so the needs of all generations need to be considered for future
 development, downsizing, and starter homes, while balancing market- and affordable-rate units.

 An increase in accessibility, including Universal Design Standards, for persons with disabilities should be pursued for
 existing and new development.

 CILAs are a necessary element of Skokie’s housing stock. Existing group homes must be maintained and new group
 homes can be created with the Village’s existing housing stock within the parameters of Village and State
 regulations.

 Discussion
 According to HUD’s State of the Cities Data System (http://socds.huduser.org/permits/index.html), Skokie issued
 building permits for 388 single-family units and 1,465 multi-family units, for a total of 1,853 new units between 2001
 and 2019.

 The greatest increase was in Census Tract 8069, where a new 770-unit, market-rate development was constructed
 along the west side of the I-94 Corridor between Golf and Old Orchard Roads.

 The number of single-family and multi-family units are on the rise, with permits issued for 206 units in 2019, the
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 Introduction
 From 2009 to 2015, the median home values in Skokie decreased; however, the rent values increased. The 2015
 Skokie median home value was $278,600 (down 24% from $364,800 in 2009), and the 2015 median contract rent
 value was $1,001 per month (up 11% from $898 in 2009).

 The economic downturn produced an increase in foreclosure filings, and the Community Development Department
 has been tracking foreclosed property sales since 2007. Based on the information received from the foreclosure
 reporting service, thousands of properties are in or have gone through the foreclosure process, including the sale of
 1,134 foreclosed Skokie residential buildings.

 Per the Affordable Housing Online website, HUD establishes a Fair Market Rent (FMR) each year for each
 Metropolitan Statistical Area in the country. This rent standard is used to establish payment limits for Section 8
 Housing Choice Vouchers, maximum rents in HOME financed rental projects, and initial or renewal rents for Section
 8 project-based assistance. The FMR is largely a statistical derivative of the U.S. Census Bureau's ACS five-year
 estimates for 2-bedroom median rents. In general, a Skokie landlord with a 2-bedroom apartment available to rent,
 would not receive more than $1,248/month.


 Cost of Housing
 Base Year: 2009 Most Recent Year: 2015 % Change
 Median Home Value 364,800 278,600 (24%)
 Median Contract Rent 898 1,001 11%
 Table 28 – Cost of Housing
 Data Source: 2005-2009 ACS (Base Year), 2011-2015 (Most Recent Year)


 Rent Paid Number %
 Less than $500 770 12.6%
 $500-999 2,380 39.0%
 $1,000-1,499 2,180 35.7%
 $1,500-1,999 515 8.4%
 $2,000 or more 270 4.4%
 Total 6,115 100.1%
 Table 29 - Rent Paid
 Data Source: 2011-2015 ACS


 Housing Affordability
 % Units affordable to Households Renter Owner
 earning
 30% HAMFI 550 No Data
 50% HAMFI 865 595
 80% HAMFI 3,960 2,495
 100% HAMFI No Data 5,120
 Total 5,375 8,210
 Table 30 – Housing Affordability
 Data Source: 2011-2015 CHAS




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 Monthly Rent
 Monthly Rent ($) Efficiency 1 Bedroom 2 Bedroom 3 Bedroom 4 Bedroom
 (no bedroom)
 Fair Market Rent $956 $1,076 $1,248 $1,585 $1,888
 High HOME Rent N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A
 Low HOME Rent N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A
 Table 31 – Monthly Rent
 Alternate Data Source: FY2020
 https://www.huduser.gov/portal/datasets/fmr/fmrs/FY2020_code/2020summary.odn?cbsasub=METRO16980M16980
 &year=2020&fmrtype=Final&dallas_sa_override=TRUE

 Is there sufficient housing for households at all income levels?
 Skokie has an ample supply of housing for households that are not low/moderate-income. Recent developments,
 including a 770-unit condominium development along the I-94 Corridor near the Westfield Old Orchard Shopping
 Center which completed construction in 2010, offer market rate units. As of December 2018, Skokie’s affordable
 housing supply, as calculated by the Illinois Housing Development Authority (IHDA) is now 19.9% of the total housing
 units. This percentage is based on the 2012-2016 ACS five-year estimate data and exceeds the minimum 10%
 affordability threshold of the Illinois Affordable Housing Planning and Appeal Act (AHPAA).

 The high cost of development and the economic downturn a decade ago has made it difficult for developers to
 construct market rate residential or mixed-use developments, let alone incorporating affordable units into such
 developments. Although there is documented demand for market or even higher-end residential rental units, such
 projects have been stymied largely due to the costs for such projects when matched with projected rents.
 Developers have been unable to produce the returns on equity or margins demanded by financial institutions to
 enable these types of projects to proceed. The lack of any sizeable luxury rental project being constructed within the
 Village in the past 30-40 years has produced no comparable developments on which to base a market analysis to
 obtain financial backing for future developments. This has been a problem in Skokie for several years now as the
 Village has sought such developments for various locations throughout the community. In addition, Skokie’s financial
 incentives to induce these types of developments are limited as the incremental growth in the existing Tax Increment
 Finance (TIF) districts has been declining in recent years due to reductions in overall assessed values, vacancies
 and appeals on the part of local property owners, and lack of private sector investment during and post-recession. In
 2019, new developments in Skokie are underway; however, they are market rate and/or high-end developments that
 include financial subsidies from the Village.

 How is affordability of housing likely to change considering changes to home values and/or rents?
 From 2009 to 2015, Skokie’s median home values decreased 24% from $364,800 to $278,600, and the median
 contract rents increased 11% from $898 to $1,001 during that same time period. The home values likely decreased
 due to the Great Recession. The contract rents likely increased due to the increased demand for rental units by
 households who could no longer afford or qualify for a mortgage, and landlords improving properties and increasing
 rents. When factoring inflation, $898 in 2009 dollars are $1,013 in 2015 dollars; therefore, the contract rent values
 did not outpace inflation.

 It is likely that housing affordability will continue to decrease in Skokie unless other factors such as living wage,
 mixed-income development, and reinvestment in existing modest housing opportunities arise.

 How do HOME rents / Fair Market Rent compare to Area Median Rent? How might this impact your strategy
 to produce or preserve affordable housing?

 The 2011-2015 ACS median contract rent in Skokie was $1,001, which was between the FY2020 Fair Market Rents
 (FMR) for an efficiency ($956/month) and a one-bedroom ($1,076/month) apartment in Cook County. A household
 with an income of 60% of the area median income ($66,999) can afford an efficiency apartment ($1,005/month);
 however, households seeking at least one bedroom, including households with children seeking at least three
 bedrooms, would either be housing cost burdened or priced out of Skokie.
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 Skokie will continue to encourage the development of affordable housing; however, CDBG funding cannot be used
 for the development of such units. Assistance with property acquisition might be possible, as long as program
 requirements are met. Skokie will continue to assist existing homeowners with repair and maintenance of their
 homes, continuing to make the home affordable for the short-term and possibly for the long-term.

 Discussion
 Between 2000 and 2014, the Skokie median house price grew 28.92% and median household income increased
 16.05%. Skokie’s median house price was outpaced by the State of Illinois (34.33%) and the U.S. (46.91%), and
 Skokie’s median household income was outpaced by the State of Illinois (22.70%) and the U.S. (27.36%). Since
 Skokie’s median house price growth outpaced Skokie’s median household income, Skokie is relatively less
 affordable than it was in 2000.

 Incomes with decreased purchasing power and the decline of affordable rental units are factors in the increased
 housing cost burdens in Skokie.

 The FY2020 Fair Market Rent (FMR) is prepared by the Economic Market Analysis Division (EMAD) of HUD. The
 calculation factors in 2013-2017 ACS data. A two-bedroom apartment in Cook County was $1,248/month. A Skokie
 household would need to earn $49,920/year (or $4,160/month, or $24/hour for a 40-hour work week) to rent an
 apartment at 30% of household income without being cost burdened.

 The 2010-2014 median house price for an owner-occupied home in Skokie was $280,400. Utilizing a rule of thumb
 of three times the annual gross salaries of a household (without considering other debts), the household income
 would need to be $93,467 to afford such a house. Skokie’s median household income of $66,586 would only afford a
 $199,758 house.

 The addition of utilities, property taxes, and other housing costs, such as home maintenance and repair, can prevent
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 MA-20 Housing Market Analysis: Condition of Housing – 91.210(a)
 Introduction
 Skokie’s housing market analysis discusses the condition of the housing stock within the Village. Housing units are
 considered substandard if they have one or more of the following conditions:

  Lack of complete plumbing facilities
  Lack of complete kitchen facilities
  More than one person per room
  A housing cost burden >30%

 Skokie was largely developed prior to 1980 (88% of owner-occupied units and 81% renter-occupied units) and prior
 to the lead-based paint (LBP) ban. In addition, 3% of owner-occupied units and 6% of renter-occupied units built
 prior to 1980 are occupied by households with children present. According to the U.S. Centers for Disease Control
 and Prevention (www.cdc.gov), LBP and lead contaminated dust are the most hazardous sources of lead for children
 in the United States. The removal of lead hazards from the environment before a child is exposed is the most
 effective way to ensure that children do not experience harmful long-term effects of lead exposure. LBPs were
 banned for use in housing in 1978 and houses built before 1978 likely contain some LBP. The deterioration of LBP
 causes problems. In the U.S., approximately 24 million housing units have deteriorated LBP and elevated levels of
 lead-contaminated dust, and more than 4 million (or 16.7%) of these housing units are homes to one or more young
 children.

 Definitions
 The Village of Skokie Building, Zoning, and Property Standards Division enforces the International Property
 Maintenance Code, 2012 Edition, plus amendments. The number of code violations is used to identify deteriorated
 and deteriorating properties. A property with 0-5 minor code violations is considered to meet minimum standards. A
 property with more than 10 code violations is considered be to be deteriorating. A property with serious life safety
 and/or health violations impacting habitability requires an assessment on occupancy and a structural review to
 determine if a building should be demolished.

 Condition of Units
 Condition of Units Owner-Occupied Renter-Occupied
 Number % Number %
 With one selected Condition 5,955 36% 3,065 50%
 With two selected Conditions 245 1% 240 4%
 With three selected Conditions 8 0% 0 0%
 With four selected Conditions 0 0% 0 0%
 No selected Conditions 10,470 63% 2,805 46%
 Total 16,678 100% 6,110 100%
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 Year Unit Built
 Year Unit Built Owner-Occupied Renter-Occupied
 Number % Number %
 2000 or later 999 6% 470 8%
 1980-1999 970 6% 705 12%
 1950-1979 11,840 71% 3,450 56%
 Before 1950 2,855 17% 1,490 24%
 Total 16,664 100% 6,115 100%
 Table 33 – Year Unit Built
 Data Source: 2011-2015 CHAS


 Risk of Lead-Based Paint Hazard
 Risk of Lead-Based Paint (LBP) Hazard Owner-Occupied Renter-Occupied
 Number % Number %
 Total Number of Units Built Before 1980 14,695 88% 4,940 81%
 Housing Units built before 1980 with children present 525 3% 350 6%
 Table 34 – Risk of Lead-Based Paint
 Data Source: 2011-2015 ACS (Total Units) 2011-2015 CHAS (Units with Children present)


 Vacant Units
 Suitable for Not Suitable for Total
 Rehabilitation Rehabilitation
 Vacant Units 11 0 11
 Abandoned Vacant Units 0 0 0
 REO Properties 130 0 130
 Abandoned REO Properties 0 0 0
 Table 35 - Vacant Units
 Data Source: Village of Skokie Building, Zoning, and Property Standards Division, 2014


 Need for Owner and Rental Rehabilitation
 Owner-occupied residential properties are subject to exterior inspections and cited for code violations on an as-
 needed basis. Renter-occupied residential properties are inspected on a routine basis to ensure safe and sanitary
 housing for Skokie residents. Properties with violations are cited and then re-inspected to ensure corrections are
 made in a timely manner. The Building, Zoning, and Property Standards practices are vital to maintain the quality of
 owner- and renter-occupied housing.

 Skokie does not have concentrations of deteriorating housing; however, there are clusters of townhouses and/or
 multifamily buildings that would benefit from minimal to moderate reinvestment, including energy-efficiency and
 safety upgrades, with an added benefit of a more attractive neighborhood appearance.

 Low/moderate-income homeowners could be eligible for the Village’s CDBG-funded Home Improvement Program,
 where funding can be used to make necessary improvements or maintenance activities to owner-occupied homes.
 Grant funding is available to households with ≤80% AMI. The Home Improvement Program has been in existence
 since 1983.

 Residents with physical limitations may have difficulty navigating their homes and/or finding a place to live that can
 accommodate their needs. Universal Design improvements can create a suitable living environment for the building’s
 owner- and renter-occupied units.

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 Estimated Number of Housing Units Occupied by Low or Moderate Income Families with LBP Hazards
 In May 2012, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), recommended that a BLL of 5 micrograms per
 deciliter be used “to identify children and environments associated with lead-exposure hazards”. The prior level for
 response had been set at 10 micrograms per deciliter. In January 2019, the standard in Illinois was lowered to 5
 micrograms per deciliter to assist families and health officials with taking action earlier to prevent future exposure to
 lead. The Village had not previously been identified as an area with a high risk of childhood lead poisoning. Until
 recently, there had been no children residing in Skokie with elevated BLLs caused by lead paint from housing.

 In FY19, 11 children had lead poisoning in the Village, and Health Department nurses investigated the cause in each
 case. The top sources of childhood lead poisoning in Skokie are items manufactured in other countries such as
 cosmetics, spices and candies. Lead paint has also occasionally been the source. The State of Illinois provided
 grant funds to cover the cost of the nursing investigations, and to create pamphlets for parents about the risk in
 multiple languages. The pamphlets will be distributed to area pediatricians and obstetricians.

 Although the number of children in Skokie receiving blood lead testing has quadrupled since the 1990s, the number
 of elevated childhood BLL tests has remained consistently low. Since Skokie has not previously been identified as a
 high-risk area, children who live in the Village need not have BLL tests performed by their healthcare provider unless
 they are on Medicaid, are entering nursery school or daycare, or their parents answer positively to the lead
 questionnaire.

 Skokie is unique because it funds one of only seven State-certified municipal health departments in Illinois. The
 majority of municipalities in Illinois are served by county-level, State-certified health departments. The Illinois
 Department of Public Health reports all BLL tests performed on children who live in the Village each year to the
 Skokie Health Department. If a child’s BLL is above 5 micrograms per deciliter, in accordance with state law, the
 Health Department will send a nurse to investigate the potential cause of the elevated BLL. In conjunction with the
 nurse visit, the Health Department will request assistance from the Illinois Department of Public Health, which will
 send an environmental inspector to test the home for lead. Between 2012 and 2017, an average of 945 children per
 year were screened in the Village, and an average estimate of 19% of the children age 0 to 6 were tested each year.
 Detailed statistics on the children screened by healthcare providers serving children from Skokie are provided in the
 table below.


 Elevated Childhood Blood Lead Level (BLL) Statistics for
 Children Living in the Village of Skokie

 Number of Children Percent of Elevated BLLs at Percent of Elevated BLLs at
 Year
 Screened Ages 0-6 10 micrograms per deciliter 5 micrograms per deciliter
 2012 966 5.8 0.3
 2013 913 6.9 0.3
 2014 903 6.7 0.1
 2015 902 0.1 1.6
 2016 870 0.1 1.7
 2017 1,118 0.4 1.4
 Total 5,672 20.0 5.4
 Average 945 3.3 0.9
 Alternate Data Source: Illinois Department of Public Health – Illinois Lead Program Surveillance Database
 http://www.dph.illinois.gov/topics-services/environmental-health-protection/lead-poisoning-
 prevention/childhood-surveillance

 Over a six-year period from 2012 to 2017, according to the Illinois Department of Public Health data, 5,672 lead
 screening tests were administered to children in Skokie. There were 20.0 children with elevated BLLs (“cases”) at
 the 10 micrograms per deciliter level and 5.4 children with BLLs at the 5 micrograms per deciliter level, amounting to
 0.44% of children tested having elevated BLLs. Most cases involved children who were foreign-born and had
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 recently moved to the Village, which is not surprising as 42% of the Skokie population is foreign-born. The majority
 of children were poisoned by the eyeliner known as “Kohl” or “Surma” which is applied to infants in certain immigrant
 communities. Kohl is a known source of childhood lead poisoning. Two other cases involved infants recently
 adopted from China. A non-foreign-born case involved a young child who was poisoned by sucking on an old toy
 provided by his grandfather. The LBP concerns in Skokie are minimal; however, it remains imperative that the
 Skokie Health Department continue to alert area physicians and Skokie parents about the potential lead hazards of
 Kohl, other products from foreign countries and old toys.

 The Village continues to monitor BLLs by performing the following activities:

  Continuing to receive BLL results from the Illinois Department of Public Health for children who live in Skokie,
 and respond as appropriate.
  Continuing to offer child BLL testing through the Skokie Health Department for families who have no other
 option.
  Providing information and educational materials to people who live in Skokie about lead-based paint and
 other lead hazards, through the Village newsletter, website, and other sources.
  Performing inspections for defective paint surfaces in all units constructed prior to 1979 as part of the
 Village’s Home Improvement Program.
  Performing lead-based paint inspections for rehab activities to be funded through CDBG where existing paint
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 Discussion
 Staff works closely with the Illinois Health Department of Public Health to ensure that local policies and practices are
 coordinated on issues concerning LBP hazard reduction and remediation. The Skokie Health Department is
 committed to ongoing efforts to address lead-based paint hazards and lead poisoning prevention.

 According to the Woodstock Institute 2008-2018 data (http://www.woodstockinst.org/content/foreclosure), the number
 of foreclosure filings in Skokie peaked in 2010 with 596 filings, and the number of completed auctions peaked in 2012
 with 246 completions. Skokie’s foreclosure filings reached an all-time low in 2018 with 76 filings, and completed
 auctions reached an all-time low in 2017 with 33 completions.

 In general, foreclosure filings and completed auctions are primarily single-family homes, followed by condominiums
 and multi-family buildings.

 In January 2014, the Village Board of Trustees approved a Residential Rental Unit Standards and Neighborhood
 Integrity Ordinance. The purpose of the ordinance was to build relations between the Village and landlords of rental
 properties and to provide tools for landlords and provide additional trained staff from the Skokie Police Department, in
 collaboration with the Building, Zoning, and Property Standards Division, to marshal Village resources for the benefit
 of the neighborhoods.

  Rental Unit Registration: The ordinance requires that every residential rental unit must be registered prior
 to being offered for rent. Only rental units in condominium buildings with more than four units and owner-
 occupied units in rental buildings are exempt from the registration requirements. As of July 2014,
 approximately 1,900 units in 500 properties were registered.

  Landlord Seminar: The owner or operator of a rental unit applying for registration must successfully
 complete the Village Residential Rental Property Landlord Seminar within three months from the date of
 registration. These free, four-hour information/training seminars are held throughout the year. The
 seminars are held at the Skokie Police Department on weekdays, evenings, and Saturday mornings.
 Owners or operators are only required to attend one seminar; however, if a property is found to have
 numerous nuisance complaints or issues the property owner/operator may be required to attend an
 additional seminar. The seminars are presented by staff from Fire, Health, Police and Property Standards.
 The John Marshal Law School also has a presenter on fair housing, and a local attorney presents
 information on evictions and lease information. Each seminar participant is given a copy of the seminar
 Power Point and a training manual. The program not only meets the Village ordinance requirements but
 has been approved by the International Crime Free Association.

  Crime Free Addendum: An important element of the new ordinance is the crime free provisions. Owners
 are required to have tenants sign a crime free addendum as part of the lease. The Village has a standard
 form that must be used which can be obtained from the Building, Zoning, and Property Standards Division
 or on the Village website. The mandatory addendum makes it a violation of the lease for any tenant or
 invitee of the tenant to engage in violent or drug related crimes or to use the leased premises for such
 purposes. The Police Neighborhood Standards Officer and Village of Skokie Corporation Counsel’s office
 will assist landlords regarding a tenant violation of the addendum that may lead to the eviction of a tenant.

  Rental Unit Inspection upon Sale: Prior to a multi-unit building or residential rental unit being sold, an
 inspection must be conducted by the Building, Zoning, and Property Standards Division. Any code
 violations discovered during the inspection must be corrected. Inspections will include all common exterior
 and interior areas of the property and building and the interior of all dwelling units. The Village of Skokie will
 not issue a property transfer stamp until any violations discovered during the inspection are brought into
 compliance or a cash bond is posted covering the cost of bringing the property into compliance. The most-
 costly corrections are primarily safety items such as the requirement for improved locks and door viewing
 devices. Most property owners have completed the required work before sale, while others have chosen
 the option of posting a cash bond and having the new property owner make the required repairs.
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  Certified Landlord Program: One of the key components of the program is the voluntary Certified Landlord
 Program. This program was initiated to recognize good property owners/managers in a manner that could
 be advertised to the public. The Village also offers a Gold Certification program that is awarded to landlords
 who go through the additional optional security inspection and neighborhood social event offered by the
 Police Department as part of the national Crime-Free Program.

 All elements of the Residential Unit Standards and Neighborhood Integrity Ordinance have been successfully
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 MA-25 Public and Assisted Housing – 91.210(b)
 Introduction
 The Housing Authority of Cook County (HACC) serves Suburban Cook County. Public housing units are available and Housing Choice Vouchers may be used in
 the Village of Skokie.

 Total Number of Units
 Program Type
 Certificate Mod- Public Vouchers
 Rehab Housing Total Project - Tenant - Special Purpose Voucher
 based based Veterans Family Disabled
 Affairs Unification *
 Supportive Program
 Housing
 # of units vouchers available 126 311 23 288 2 2 4
 # of accessible units 27
 *includes Non-Elderly Disabled, Mainstream One-Year, Mainstream Five-year, and Nursing Home Transition
 Table 36 – Total Number of Units by Program Type
 Data Source: Housing Authority of Cook County


 Describe the supply of public housing developments
 The Housing Authority of Cook County (HACC) manages the Armond King Apartments in Skokie. The property was upgraded overall in 2015 and 2016, and 27
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 Describe the number and physical condition of public housing units in the jurisdiction, including those that are participating in an approved Public
 Housing Agency Plan
 The 126 public housing units and common areas within the Armond King Apartments complex are now in excellent condition, based on a sample review by Skokie
 staff. Public housing properties are inspected by HUD’s Real Estate Assessment Center (REAC). The mission of REAC is to provide and promote the effective
 use of accurate, timely and reliable information assessing the condition of HUD's portfolio; to provide information to help ensure safe, decent and affordable
 housing; and to restore the public trust by identifying fraud, abuse and waste of HUD resources. According to multihousingnews.com:

 Short-Term Changes
 In the short-term, one of the changes that HUD has already implemented (as of March 25, 2019) is that it has shortened the inspection notification time frame
 to 14 days. If a property owner declines to be inspected within the 14-day window after they receive notification of inspection, they have a further 7 days to be
 inspected or their property will automatically receive a score of zero. The intent of this change is to incentivize owners to maintain their properties year-round,
 with the expectation that such a short time frame is not a large enough window for a property owner to get their building up to a passing state if it is currently
 in a failing state. However, some property owners have pointed out that this policy could place an onerous burden on their residents, as it will force
 maintenance crews to enter tenants’ residences more frequently than they already do. HUD is also changing the Uniform Physical Standard Condition
 (UPCS) standards to require carbon monoxide detectors in all units that have gas appliances.

 Long-Term Changes
 HUD will first test out their long-term strategy by running a limited two-year pilot program beginning in the fourth quarter of 2019. Owners can opt-in to the pilot
 program, and preference will be given to those in Pennsylvania, Virginia, Maryland, Delaware, and Washington, D.C. During the pilot, the UPCS will be
 waived for participating inspections, and the previous scores will carry over for the duration of the pilot. The UPCS will be replaced by a new scoring model
 called NSPIRE (National Standards for the Physical Inspection of Real Estate), and HUD will accept feedback on the new scoring system from the participant
 volunteers through the duration of the pilot.

 After the pilot program period is over, HUD intends to roll out the NSPIRE system nationwide. The major goal for the new system is to have a scoring system
 that better reflects the actual living conditions and functionality of the residences rather than just “curb appeal.” The NSPIRE system will look at the health and
 safety of living in the unit, the functionality and operability of appliances and fixtures in the unit, and the condition and appearance of the unit.

 The new system will also require owners to self-inspect 100 percent of their units once a year. During the inspections, owners are required to report any
 deficiencies found to HUD using software that HUD will provide property owners. However, owners are not expected to record the level of deficiencies, just
 whether any exist. Self-inspection reports will also not have any bearing on the scheduling and scoring of physical inspections from HUD, nor will they result
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 Public Housing Condition
 Public Housing Development Average Inspection Score
 Gross Point Elderly Housing 95a
 (Armond D. King Apartments)
 North Shore Homes 85b
 Old Orchard Residences 54c
 Robineau Group Living 95a
 Village Center 83b
 Table 37 - Public Housing Condition
 Data Source:
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 Describe the restoration and revitalization needs of public housing units in the jurisdiction
 The Armond King Apartments were constructed in 1972. Extensive upgrades and repairs were conducted in 2015-
 2016 to preserve this affordable housing community for the next 30 years. A physical needs assessment was
 prepared in 2014, and the facility was deemed to be in fair to good condition. Improvements include:

  Site modifications
  Building structure and exterior
  Building interior common areas
  Building interior units
  Fire protection, plumbing, HVAC, and electrical
  Overall ADA and UFAS conformance

 Significant fire protection improvements were made in 2000; however, other upgrades may be necessary after review
 with the Village’s Fire Department.

 Describe the public housing agency's strategy for improving the living environment of low- and moderate-
 income families residing in public housing
 The HACC has completed the rehabilitation of 126 affordable housing apartment units, the common areas of the
 building interior, the building exterior. Thirty-one (31) units were converted to 27 UFAS units and 4 sensory impaired
 units. Improvements were made vertically, not on a floor-by-floor basis, to accommodate vertical infrastructure
 improvements, such as plumbing.

 Resident relocation occurred within the building, and a relocation team was hired by the HACC to work closely with
 the residents during construction. Relocation expenses were borne by the HACC and regulations of the Uniform
 Relocation Act were adhered to.

 Discussion
 Skokie’s public housing inventory is comprised of one-bedroom units for the elderly and disabled. Larger and non-
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 MA-30 Homeless Facilities and Services – 91.210(c)
 Introduction
 Skokie does not have emergency homeless shelters within its corporate limits. In addition, there is no official Skokie-specific data available, just Cook County-
 wide and the experiences of Village staff.

 Facilities and Housing Targeted to Homeless Households
 Emergency Shelter Beds Transitional Permanent Supportive Housing Beds
 Housing Beds
 Year Round Beds Voucher / Seasonal Current & New Current & New Under
 (Current & New) / Overflow Beds Development
 Households with Adult(s) and Child(ren) 0 0 0 8 0
 Households with Only Adults 0 0 0 0 0
 Chronically Homeless Households 0 0 0 0 0
 Veterans 0 0 0 0 0
 Unaccompanied Youth 0 0 0 0 0
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 Describe mainstream services, such as health, mental health, and employment services to the extent those
 services are used to complement services targeted to homeless persons
 Skokie’s visible homeless receive services from the Village’s Human Services Division and/or Emergency Personnel
 per the Village’s Homeless Protocol. Care packages are provided to homeless persons who visit the Human
 Services Division offices and/or are approached in public by Human Services staff, emergency personnel, and
 Department of Public Works personnel. Care packages include some food and hygiene items.

 Services available to Skokie’s invisible homeless may be provided by the Village’s Human Services Division, local
 organizations, and/or school districts.

 Health services to the homeless and non-homeless include the Erie Evanston/Skokie Health Center, located just east
 of Skokie in Evanston, and Asian Human Services, located at 8800 Lockwood Avenue in Skokie, include:

  Adult and senior services
  Women’s health
  Prenatal services
  Behavioral health counseling
  Health and wellness
  Children’s health services
  Oral health
  Teen services

 Mental health services for the homeless and non-homeless are provided locally, including Metropolitan Family
 Services for more acute needs and Turning Point for longer-term care.

 Employment services connections are generally made available through Connections for the Homeless. A summer
 2019 focus group discussed job training and employment services/education, and partnerships with community
 organizations are anticipated over the next five years. The partnerships may or may not include CDBG funds.

 List and describe services and facilities that meet the needs of homeless persons, particularly chronically
 homeless individuals and families, families with children, veterans and their families, and unaccompanied
 youth. If the services and facilities are listed on screen SP-40 Institutional Delivery Structure or screen MA-
 35 Special Needs Facilities and Services, describe how these facilities and services specifically address the
 needs of these populations.

 Connections for the Homeless provides street outreach, basic needs, rapid re-housing, transitional housing, and
 permanent supportive housing to homeless individuals and families. Supportive services include case management,
 health and wellness services, employment services, education services, and child and youth services, utilizing a
 “housing first” approach. In fiscal years 2012 through 2014, Connections served 121 Skokie residents in 78
 households with prevention, EntryPoint (Street Outreach), Hilda’s Place Transitional Shelter, family housing program,
 permanent supportive program, plus employment, health, and educational services promoting self-sufficiency. Four
 family housing services units are available within the Village limits.

 The Harbour in Park Ridge provides shelter to homeless and runaway youth, and there are a handful of Skokie youth
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 MA-35 Special Needs Facilities and Services – 91.210(d)
 Introduction
 Elderly, frail elderly, persons with disabilities, persons with alcohol or other drug addictions, persons with HIV/AIDS
 and their families, and public housing residents have a need for supportive housing and related services. There are
 many local and regional organizations that provide such services to Skokie residents.

 Including the elderly, frail elderly, persons with disabilities (mental, physical, developmental), persons with
 alcohol or other drug addictions, persons with HIV/AIDS and their families, public housing residents and any
 other categories the jurisdiction may specify, and describe their supportive housing needs

 Elderly supportive housing needs include age-in-place services so they may continue to live at home. Frail elderly
 supportive housing needs include a range from assisted living to skilled nursing. Persons with mental, physical,
 and/or developmental disabilities benefit from living arrangements in a more homelike setting. Persons with alcohol
 or other drug addictions, and persons with HIV/AIDS and their families, need supportive services.

 The aforementioned residents need supportive services to complement their living experience in Skokie. In addition,
 the Village anticipates funding capital improvement projects and public services activities that will benefit special
 needs populations. A combination of public services and public facilities projects will ensure safe, decent, and
 affordable housing for Skokie’s special needs populations.

 Describe programs for ensuring that persons returning from mental and physical health institutions receive
 appropriate supportive housing
 Agencies that provide supportive housing for persons with physical and mental disabilities in Skokie include Search,
 Shore Community Services, Orchard Village, Thresholds (an organization that merged with the New Foundation
 Center in 2016), and Connections for the Homeless.

 Specify the activities that the jurisdiction plans to undertake during the next year to address the housing and
 supportive services needs identified in accordance with 91.215(e) with respect to persons who are not
 homeless but have other special needs. Link to one-year goals. 91.315(e)
 The Village will fund capital improvement projects and public services activities that will benefit special needs
 populations. Capital improvement projects include safety, security, and energy-efficiency improvements to
 supportive residential living facilities and group homes. Public service activities include counseling, health,
 substance abuse, child abuse, homeless youth, senior age-in-place, and youth development and enrichment
 services. Many homes in Skokie are not barrier-free, including ranch-style homes and multi-family buildings, and
 consideration will be given to Universal Design Standards.

 For entitlement/consortia grantees: Specify the activities that the jurisdiction plans to undertake during the
 next year to address the housing and supportive services needs identified in accordance with 91.215(e) with
 respect to persons who are not homeless but have other special needs. Link to one-year goals. (91.220(2))
 The Village will fund capital improvement projects and public services activities that will benefit special needs
 populations. Capital improvement projects include HVAC equipment replacements, ADA accessibility upgrades, and
 security equipment installations. Public service activities include grief, trauma, family/couple and/or parent/child
 relationship, child/adolescent school performance and behavior, work performance, individual and family
 development, and family violence counseling services; financial assistance counseling services; health and dental
 services; substance abuse outreach, assessment, and treatment for teens, families, and adults; child abuse and non-
 offending family members interview, medical evaluation, and crisis intervention services; shelter and transitional
 housing services for runaway, homeless, and neglected youth; long-term case management and counseling services
 for homebound, low-income elderly and their families; and youth after school and summer learning programs to
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 MA-40 Barriers to Affordable Housing – 91.210(e)
 Negative Effects of Public Policies on Affordable Housing and Residential Investment
 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 has progressive group home
 and community live-in residence provisions; however, there are limited opportunities for the type of dense,
 multi-family housing that may begin to address the housing needs of low/moderate-income households.

 The Village’s Zoning Ordinance encourages the continuation of low-density housing in the Village. This is reflected in
 the fact that most of Skokie is zoned for single-family residential housing. The Zoning Ordinance does encourage the
 construction of additions to existing single-family homes in order to retain families in the community. In 1990, the
 Zoning Ordinance was amended to comply with the Federal Fair Housing Amendments of 1988 dealing with the
 provision of community residences and group homes for disabled persons.

 Skokie has certain restrictions beyond those required under the standard building codes, including residential
 building façade materials must be at least 50% masonry, increasing the initial investments costs for new, expanded,
 and modified construction; and no bedrooms below grade, as combined sewer back-ups into basements are common
 during big storm events.

 Some of the above zoning and building requirements may be considered by some to constitute barriers to the
 development of affordable housing; however, in a community like Skokie, with a lack of additional land for much more
 housing development and with its high housing costs, it is unlikely that changing its zoning or building policies would
 have the necessary impact on the development of affordable housing. The Village has, after all, been successful in
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 MA-45 Non-Housing Community Development Assets – 91.215 (f)
 Introduction
 Skokie’s primary business sectors are education and health care services; retail trade; arts, entertainment, and accommodations; and professional, scientific, and
 management services. According to Skokie’s 2019 Comprehensive Annual Financial Report (CAFR), the top five principal employers are NorthShore University
 Health System, Federal Mogul, Niles Township High School District 219, Macy’s, and Georgia Nut.

 Unemployment peaked at 9.2% in 2009; however, consistently lower unemployment rates in Skokie than comparative figures at national and regional (Chicago
 PMSA) levels indicate a more stable economy and stronger workforce availability in Skokie. Skokie’s current unemployment rate is 7.81% (2011-2015 ACS).

 Economic Development Market Analysis

 Business Activity
 Business by Sector Number of Number of Share of Share of Jobs Jobs less
 Workers Jobs Workers % workers
 % %
 Agriculture, Mining, Oil & Gas Extraction 18 3 0 0 0
 Arts, Entertainment, Accommodations 3,456 3,297 11 10 -2
 Construction 593 999 2 3 1
 Education and Health Care Services 8,111 7,805 27 23 -4
 Finance, Insurance, and Real Estate 2,214 1,628 7 5 -2
 Information 669 879 2 3 0
 Manufacturing 2,160 4,263 7 13 6
 Other Services 1,316 1,608 4 5 0
 Professional, Scientific, Management Services 3,384 3,056 11 9 -2
 Public Administration 0 0 0 0 0
 Retail Trade 4,000 5,441 13 16 3
 Transportation and Warehousing 829 1,642 3 5 2
 Wholesale Trade 1,420 2,153 5 6 2
 Total 28,170 32,774 -- -- --
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 Labor Force
 Total Population in the Civilian Labor Force 33,700
 Civilian Employed Population 16 years and over 31,060
 Unemployment Rate 7.81
 Unemployment Rate for Ages 16-24 13.63
 Unemployment Rate for Ages 25-65 6.09
 Table 40 - Labor Force
 Data Source: 2011-2015 ACS


 Occupations by Sector Number of People
 Management, business and financial 8,585
 Farming, fisheries and forestry occupations 1,460
 Service 2,920
 Sales and office 8,075
 Construction, extraction, maintenance and repair 1,605
 Production, transportation and material moving 1,445
 Table 41 – Occupations by Sector
 Data Source: 2011-2015 ACS


 Travel Time
 Travel Time Number Percentage
 < 30 Minutes 14,840 51%
 30-59 Minutes 10,795 37%
 60 or More Minutes 3,390 12%
 Total 29,025 100%
 Table 42 - Travel Time
 Data Source: 2011-2015 ACS


 Education
 Educational Attainment by Employment Status (Population 16 and Older)
 Educational Attainment In Labor Force
 Civilian Employed Unemployed Not in Labor Force
 Less than high school graduate 1,600 240 1,145
 High school graduate (includes equivalency) 3,750 370 1,710
 Some college or Associate's degree 6,450 700 1,930
 Bachelor's degree or higher 13,950 830 2,480
 Table 43 - Educational Attainment by Employment Status
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 Educational Attainment by Age
 Age
 18–24 yrs 25–34 yrs 35–44 yrs 45–65 yrs 65+ yrs
 Less than 9th grade 30 130 325 1,030 1,310
 9th to 12th grade, no diploma 450 320 345 835 650
 High school graduate, GED, or
 alternative 890 1,070 1,430 3,335 3,090
 Some college, no degree 1,840 1,610 1,485 3,565 1,885
 Associate's degree 345 640 700 1,100 680
 Bachelor's degree 870 2,660 2,335 5,220 2,530
 Graduate or professional degree 95 1,170 1,600 4,270 1,860
 Table 44 - Educational Attainment by Age
 Data Source: 2011-2015 ACS


 Educational Attainment – Median Earnings in the Past 12 Months
 Educational Attainment Median Earnings in the Past 12 Months
 Less than high school graduate 24,312
 High school graduate (includes equivalency) 27,385
 Some college or Associate's degree 33,111
 Bachelor's degree 46,278
 Graduate or professional degree 66,269
 Table 45 – Median Earnings in the Past 12 Months
 Data Source: 2011-2015 ACS


 Based on the Business Activity table above, what are the major employment sectors within your
 jurisdiction?
 Skokie’s primary business sectors are education and health care services; retail trade; arts, entertainment, and
 accommodations; and professional, scientific, and management services.

 Describe the workforce and infrastructure needs of the business community
 The Village is progressive in attracting business and industry to Skokie, including the Illinois Science + Technology
 Park (IS+TP) and its life science- and biotechnology-based tenants, and transportation infrastructure, including the
 Oakton-Skokie CTA Station which opened in April 2012. As of April 2019, the IS+TP is home to 1,619 employees,
 and is currently undergoing a comprehensive upgrade of a 665,000 square-foot office and wet lab space and making
 plans to construct a parking structure to serve future tenants of the park and Downtown Skokie visitors and hotel
 guests. The adjacent CTA train station was a major component in the development of the IS+TP and continues to be
 a major factor in retaining existing and attracting new tenants to Skokie. Future workforce and infrastructure needs of
 the business community are being addressed via business attraction, incubation and retention activities, job training
 programs in conjunction with the local high schools and Oakton Community College, plus potential rehabilitation
 assistance with future development and redevelopment activities.

 Describe any major changes that may have an economic impact, such as planned local or regional public or
 private sector investments or initiatives that have affected or may affect job and business growth
 opportunities during the planning period. Describe any needs for workforce development, business support
 or infrastructure these changes may create.
 Per the winter 2020 Skokie Biz, a newly formed Oakton - Niles Tax Increment Finance (TIF) District was approved by
 the Skokie Village Board in August 2019, and received unanimous support from other local taxing jurisdictions. The
 TIF District was formed to spur transformational development for Downtown Skokie, the Illinois Science +
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 Developments include a 153-unit mixed-use residential building (currently under construction) and a 143-room hotel
 with meeting space. The first floors of both buildings will be occupied by restaurant and retail uses. The
 developments also include parking structures for the buildings’ occupants, with additional public parking spaces for
 those who choose to access Downtown Skokie by car.

 Skokie’s Economic Development Division will track activities that may result in new workforce development, business
 support, or infrastructure needs, and the new business activity generated due to these investments.

 How do the skills and education of the current workforce correspond to employment opportunities in the
 jurisdiction?
 Approximately 53% of the labor force has a bachelor’s degree or higher and approximately 79% of the labor force
 has some college or associate’s degree or higher. Skokie’s primary business sectors need employees with a range
 of skills, and the range of educational achievement levels are generally complementary to the employment
 opportunities.

 Describe any current workforce training initiatives, including those supported by Workforce Investment
 Boards, community colleges and other organizations. Describe how these efforts will support the
 jurisdiction's Consolidated Plan.
 In summer 2019, various organizations met to discuss job training, employer guidance, and student/parent education
 opportunities. Although a specific initiative has not yet commenced, the involved entities will continue to work
 individually and/or collectively toward developing a more diverse workforce, including jobs that don’t require four-year
 degrees and/or supporting individuals with disabilities in the workforce.

 Does your jurisdiction participate in a Comprehensive Economic Development Strategy (CEDS)?
 The Village does not participate in a CEDS; however, Village staff participated in the Cook County Planning for
 Progress effort in 2014 that combined a CDBG Consolidated Plan public participation process with a CEDS public
 participation process, and its conclusions have been considered by Skokie for economic development efforts.

 If so, what economic development initiatives are you undertaking that may be coordinated with the
 Consolidated Plan? If not, describe other local/regional plans or initiatives that impact economic growth.
 Cook County’s Planning for Progress policies will continue to be considered as part of the Village’s next Consolidated
 Plan implementation. Skokie has considered activities and initiatives related to all five activities below, including
 participating in the Regional Assessment of Fair Housing (AFH) led by Cook County Bureau of Economic
 Development, with support by Enterprise Community Partners, and general short- and long-term economic
 development activities:

 1. Infrastructure and Public Facilities. Foster public infrastructure improvements that primarily serve as a
 support for other major priorities, including linking residents with jobs, encouraging economic development,
 and creating a County that is less auto-dependent.
 2. Business and Workforce Development. Pursue policies and programs that create an environment for
 economic growth, particularly in areas of need.
 3. Housing Development and Services. Address the jobs-housing mismatch by including actions that increase
 the number of affordable housing opportunities in locations with good job access while maintaining the
 existing housing stock, and provide related services in areas of the County where efforts will focus on
 increasing job opportunities.
 4. Non-Housing Services. Support the County’s public services goals, particularly the increased coordination
 among funders and providers, the provision of much-needed safety net programs, and improved
 employment opportunities for all people.
 5. Planning and Administration. Develop the institutional framework within and around Cook County that
 supports multi-jurisdictional collaboration and improved local capacity and transparency.

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 Discussion
 Diversity is the hallmark of Skokie, reflected not only in its demographics, but also in its economic profile and
 economic development strategies. The Economic Development Division promotes a diverse and progressive
 economic development approach to make Skokie one of the best places of its size to live and work. The Village is
 actively pursuing policies to attract high quality jobs, maintain and enhance its position as a major retail center in
 Chicagoland, create a more vibrant Downtown, promote transit-oriented development, and retain its manufacturing
 base. Primary functions of the Economic Development Division include:

  Coordinating special redevelopment programs throughout the Village's business districts
  Marketing available properties and development opportunities
  Managing tax increment financing (TIF) districts and other development projects
  Disseminating economic and community data to developers, businesses, citizens, and other interested
 parties

 Employment- and economic development-related activities are expected to be funded by sources outside the CDBG
 program; however, if there is a compelling reason to utilize CDBG funding for such activities, an amendment to the
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 MA-50 Needs and Market Analysis Discussion

 Are there areas where households with multiple housing problems are concentrated? (include a definition of
 "concentration")
 Skokie’s Home Improvement Program target area is Village-wide, and the participants are not clustered in specific
 areas of or neighborhoods in the Village.

 When mapping the addresses of children with BLLs of 5-9 micrograms per deciliter, their locations are generally
 clustered in multi-family neighborhoods; however, it is unclear if this is a result of the child’s current living
 environment, the child’s previous living environment in another community or foreign country, or the parent’s use of
 cultural-specific products. This issue will be monitored for future action.

 Are there any areas in the jurisdiction where racial or ethnic minorities or low-income families are
 concentrated? (include a definition of "concentration")
 As shown in the Low/Moderate-Income Eligible Areas Map in section SP-10 Geographic Priorities, low-income
 households are generally concentrated in neighborhoods (or Census Block Groups) along the Skokie Boulevard
 Corridor and the rail corridor that goes through Skokie. Three such neighborhoods are in or surrounding Downtown
 Skokie to the north, east, and south.

 At 57.8% and 648 persons, the Asian population is most highly concentrated in the Census Block Group in the
 southeast quadrant of Skokie, generally east of McCormick Boulevard and south of Oakton Street; however, the
 Asian population is throughout the community. At 26.6%, Skokie has a significantly larger proportion of Asian
 residents than Illinois (4.9%) and the U.S. (5.0%).

 At 38.5%, the Black/African American population is most highly concentrated in the Census Block Group at the
 northeast corner of Oakton Street and Kenton Avenue; however, at 343 persons, this population is most populous in
 the neighborhood at the southeast corner of Church Street and Skokie Boulevard. At 6.4%, Skokie has a
 significantly smaller proportion of Black/African American residents than Illinois (14.4%) and the U.S. (12.6%)

 At 19.0%, the Mixed-Race, Non-Hispanic population is most highly concentrated in the Census Block Group north
 and south of Howard Street and west of Crawford Avenue; however, at 205 persons, this population is most populous
 in the neighborhood at the northwest corner of Oakton Street and Lincoln Avenue.

 At 36.1% and 1,148 persons, the Hispanic population is most highly concentrated in the Census Block Group at the
 northeast corner of Oakton Street and Skokie Boulevard.

 Note: Maps illustrating racial and ethnic minority concentrations are on the pages at the end of this section.

 What are the characteristics of the market in these areas/neighborhoods?
 The neighborhood in the southeast quadrant of Skokie also has industrial uses, and the City of Chicago is across the
 border to the east.

 Are there any community assets in these areas/neighborhoods?
 All the highlighted neighborhoods with concentrated populations are within or within reasonable walking/biking
 distance to employment, education, and transportation opportunities, including the Oakton-Skokie ad Dempster-
 Skokie Yellow Line CTA Stations.

 Are there other strategic opportunities in any of these areas?
 Continued Economic Development investment will occur in or near many of these areas, most notably in the
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 MA-60 Broadband Needs of Housing occupied by Low- and Moderate-Income
 Households - 91.210(a)(4), 91.310(a)(2)

 Describe the need for broadband wiring and connections for households, including low- and
 moderate-income households and neighborhoods.
 ___

 Describe the need for increased competition by having more than one broadband Internet service
 provider serve the jurisdiction.
 ___



 MA-65 Hazard Mitigation - 91.210(a)(5), 91.310(a)(3)

 Describe the jurisdiction’s increased natural hazard risks associated with climate change.
 Skokie’s increased natural hazard risks associated with climate change will primarily come from stormwater
 management from large storm events, most notably combined sewer back-ups and wind damage.

 Describe the vulnerability to these risks of housing occupied by low- and moderate-income
 households based on an analysis of data, findings, and methods.
 Skokie’s public infrastructure was primarily built-out in the 1920’s, prior to the Great Depression. As this
 infrastructure, and the sewer lateral infrastructure installed after World War II, ages and deteriorates, the
 need for replacements and repairs will continue to increase. Home Improvement Program funds have been
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 Strategic Plan
 SP-05 Overview
 Strategic Plan Overview
 The Strategic Plan presents the priority needs and goals of the CDBG program as discussed through consultation
 with the general public, service providers, and Village staff. Affordable housing, public infrastructure, facilities, and
 services will be discussed on the pages that follow, including the geographic distribution of these activities and
 projects.

 The 183 responses submitted via the online CDBG citizen survey indicate low/moderate-income families, homeless,
 and seniors face the greatest housing challenges in Skokie, and the top overall concerns are a lack of affordable
 housing and unsafe neighborhoods.

 There is a desire for more first-time homebuyer programs, more affordable rental housing, and more homeownership
 opportunities.

 Top building and infrastructure needs include flood and drainage prevention, street and alley resurfacing, physical
 improvements, senior and child care centers, and facilities that serve people with disabilities.

 Top service needs include affordable child care, youth activities, healthcare, senior care, crime awareness and
 prevention services, and neighborhood cleanups.

 There is a desire to attract and retain businesses, and expand employment opportunities, including employment
 training and counseling.

 Other survey comments that may impact CDBG activities include not going over and above state mandates for
 businesses; conduct quarterly volunteer weekends like the Chicago Cares program; high-end expensive rental
 properties are being built without securing renters before construction, and the buildings will change the Downtown
 Skokie landscape; single-family home rentals need more restrictions to reduce noise and parking issues, and ensure
 occupants are respectful of their neighbors; pets are important to families, seniors, and the disabled, and measures
 need to be taken to ensure they can keep their pets, rather than surrendering them to a shelter, etc.; and small
 manufacturing companies and mom and pop businesses are being taxed out.

 The potential resources and distribution of funding highlights the Village’s approach to accomplishing its CDBG
 vision, goals, and objectives.




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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
 Ensure housing is affordable, accessible, and sustainable.
  Support homeowners with making repairs or universal design 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 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 and credit counseling services.
  Support organizations that provide career counseling and job placement services.
  Support organizations that provide immigrant resettlement services.
  Support organizations that provide interpretation services and multilingual staff.
  Support organizations that provide veterans support services.
  Support organizations that enable residents to improve their socioeconomic status.
  Support organizations that provide housing-related services by addressing issues such as
 homelessness prevention, transitional housing, supportive housing, permanent housing, move-in
 readiness, 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).
  Administer the CDBG program on a daily basis.

 In the case of similar services proposed by multiple entities, preference will be given to local providers.




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 SP-10 Geographic Priorities – 91.215 (a)(1)
 Geographic Area
 Skokie’s Census Block Groups with ≥51% low/moderate income are generally located along an existing and/or
 abandoned rail corridor, and along Skokie Boulevard. Three areas are within or adjacent to Downtown Skokie.
 CDBG funds will be directed toward the areas with the higher concentration of low/moderate-income households and
 areas with infrastructure with the highest need for replacement.

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 1 Area Name Skokie

 Area Type Corporate Limits

 Other Target Area Description N/A

 HUD Approval Date N/A

 % Low/Moderate-Income Village-wide (51.16% top quartile)

 Revitalization Type N/A

 Other Revitalization Description N/A

 Identify the neighborhood boundaries Corporate Limits
 for this target area.

 Include specific housing and N/A
 commercial characteristics of this target
 area.

 How did your consultation and citizen N/A
 participation process help you to
 identify this neighborhood as a target
 area?

 Identify the needs of this target area. N/A

 What are the opportunities for N/A
 improvement in this target area?

 Are there barriers to improvement in this N/A
 target area?

 2 Area Name Low/Moderate-Income Areas

 Area Type Census Block Groups

 Other Target Area Description N/A

 HUD Approval Date April 1, 2019 - Effective LMI Data (Notice: CPD-19-02)

 % Low/Moderate-Income ≥51% (51.16% top quartile)



 Revitalization Type Select Neighborhoods

 Other Revitalization Description N/A


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 Identify the neighborhood boundaries ≥51% Block Groups per 2011-2015 ACS data, and as may
 for this target area. be amended in the future (8070-4, 8074-3, 8073-1, 8077-1,
 8076-4, 806801-1, 8074-5, 806802-2, 806801-2, 8070-1,
 8076-5, 8077-2, 8074-4)

 Include specific housing and The Census Block Groups are primarily multi-family
 commercial characteristics of this target residential, with limited areas of mixed-use, commercial,
 area. single-family residential, and industrial.

 How did your consultation and citizen There is an overall concern with multi-family neighborhoods
 participation process help you to in Skokie. The Police, Community Development, and Legal
 identify this neighborhood as a target Departments, and the Village Board of Trustees,
 area? collaborated on the creation of the 2014 Residential Rental
 Unit Standards and Neighborhood Integrity Ordinance, with
 the goal of better tenant-landlord relations and safer
 neighborhoods.

 Identify the needs of this target area. Improved public infrastructure, including streets and alleys.

 What are the opportunities for Resurfacing of existing gravel alleys provides the biggest
 improvement in this target area? impact, and should be prioritized in multi-family
 neighborhoods when possible. Additional opportunities
 include street resurfacing with replacement of broken or
 settling curb and gutter sections to provide a better driving
 and bicycling surface and better conveyance of stormwater.

 Are there barriers to improvement in this The lack of financial resources. The Village does not have
 target area? enough funding to make all of the necessary infrastructure
 improvements while providing necessary services to the
 residents of both the eligible areas and the community as a
 whole.

 Table 46 - Geographic Priority Areas
  Data Source: www.hudexchange.info

 General Allocation Priorities
 Describe the basis for allocating investments geographically within the jurisdiction (or within the EMSA for
 HOPWA)
 CDBG-funded activities will primarily benefit low/moderate- income persons, households, or neighborhoods. The
 geographically-focused street and alley resurfacing projects will be public infrastructure-related and located in
 low/moderate- income eligible Census Block Groups. In addition, the 50/50 sidewalk replacement program projects
 will be in different concentrated areas each year, generally bound by a ½-mile high to 3-mile wide swath through the
 Village; however, 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.




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 SP-25 Priority Needs - 91.215(a)(2)
 Priority Needs

 1 Priority Need Name Ensure housing is affordable, accessible, and sustainable

 Priority Level High

 Population Income Level: Extremely low
 Income Level: Low
 Income Level: Moderate
 Family Types: Large Families
 Family Types: Families with Children
 Family Types: Elderly
 Family Types: Public Housing Residents
 Non-Homeless Special Needs: Elderly and Frail Elderly
 Non-Homeless Special Needs: Persons with Mental Disabilities
 Non-Homeless Special Needs: Persons with Developmental Disabilities
 Non-Homeless Special Needs: Victims of Domestic Violence

 Geographic Areas Affected Village-wide

 Associated Goals Decent housing
 Suitable living environment

 Description There is a great need to maintain or improve the existing housing stock in
 the Village.

 Basis for Relative Priority Affordable housing was the most mentioned issue during the public
 participation process, including residents, community organizations and
 school districts.

 2 Priority Need Name Improve infrastructure

 Priority Level High

 Population Income Level: Extremely low
 Income Level: Low
 Income Level: Moderate
 Non-Homeless Special Needs: Non-Housing Community Development

 Geographic Areas Affected Village-wide
 Low/moderate-income areas

 Associated Goals Suitable living environment

 Description There is a great need to improve aging public infrastructure in low/
 moderate-income neighborhoods, and for low/moderate-income
 households.

 Basis for Relative Priority Public infrastructure improvements make the neighborhoods functionally
 safer.

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 3 Priority Need Name Improve facilities

 Priority Level High

 Population Income Level: Extremely low
 Income Level: Low
 Income Level: Moderate
 Family Types: Elderly
 Non-Homeless Special Needs: Elderly and Frail Elderly
 Non-Homeless Special Needs: Persons with Mental Disabilities
 Non-Homeless Special Needs: Persons with Developmental Disabilities
 Non-Homeless Special Needs: Victims of Domestic Violence
 Non-Homeless Special Needs: Non-Housing Community Development

 Geographic Areas Affected Village-wide

 Associated Goals Decent housing
 Suitable living environment

 Description There is a great need to support capital improvements for Skokie-based
 organizations so that they may provide improved or expand services to
 low/moderate-income Skokie residents.

 Basis for Relative Priority The original intent of the CDBG program was and continues to be “bricks
 and mortar” (or capital improvement) projects; however, the demand for
 services exceeds the supply of CDBG funding that can be applied to such
 services. If improvements must be done, CDBG-funded projects can
 make available more funding in service organizations’ budgets to provide
 services to Skokie residents.

 4 Priority Need Name Provide financial assistance for programs and services

 Priority Level High

 Population Income Level: Extremely low
 Income Level: Low
 Income Level: Moderate
 Family Types: Large Families
 Family Types: Families with Children
 Family Types: Elderly
 Family Types: Public Housing Residents
 Homeless: Chronic Homelessness
 Homeless: Individuals
 Homeless: Families with Children
 Homeless: Mentally Ill
 Homeless: Chronic Substance Abuse
 Homeless: Veterans
 Homeless: Persons with HIV/AIDS
 Homeless: Victims of Domestic Violence
 Homeless: Unaccompanied Youth
 Non-Homeless Special Needs: Elderly and Frail Elderly

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 Non-Homeless Special Needs: Persons with Mental Disabilities
 Non-Homeless Special Needs: Persons with Developmental Disabilities
 Non-Homeless Special Needs: Persons with Alcohol or Other Addictions
 Non-Homeless Special Needs: Persons with HIV/AIDS and Families
 Non-Homeless Special Needs: Victims of Domestic Violence

 Geographic Areas Affected Village-wide

 Associated Goals Decent housing
 Suitable living environment

 Description There is a great need to support public services for low/moderate-income
 Skokie residents.

 Basis for Relative Priority See “Improve Facilities”

 5 Priority Need Name Conduct planning and administration activities

 Priority Level High

 Population Other: Plan for all CDBG-based income levels, family types, and homeless
 and non-homeless special needs populations.

 Geographic Areas Affected Village-wide

 Associated Goals Decent housing
 Suitable living environment
 Economic development
 Description There is a great need to help low/moderate-income individuals,
 households, and neighborhoods with a better quality of life.

 Basis for Relative Priority The CDBG program requires the technical assistance of local program
 administrators to ensure the goals and objectives of the program are met,
 and the rules and regulations are followed. In addition, the program
 requires the technical assistance of regional CPD representatives to
 ensure the local efforts meet program requirements.

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 Narrative (Optional)
 The priority needs presented above represent the greatest needs that should be addressed by the CDBG program.
 Through the public participation process, the priority needs were recognized and the steps to address those needs
 were identified.

 Public services priorities will be 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 will receive funding when ample entitlement and program income become available. Tier 4
 organizations provide commendable services; however, other resources are available and/or funding is prioritized
 elsewhere.

 The priority needs established within this section will serve as the framework for how the Village will allocate CDBG
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 SP-30 Influence of Market Conditions – 91.215 (b)
 Influence of Market Conditions
 Affordable Housing Type Market Characteristics that will influence
 the use of funds available for housing type
 Tenant Based Rental Assistance (TBRA) Skokie is not eligible for direct use of HOME funds;
 therefore, such funds will not be used by the Village for
 this housing type.
 TBRA for Non-Homeless Special Needs See above.
 New Unit Production Skokie is a built-out community with very limited
 availability of available land, and will be indirectly
 involved in the production of new housing units.
 Rehabilitation Rehabilitation of existing owner- and renter-occupied
 housing (such as group homes) will assist with
 preserving the Village’s affordable housing supply and
 retaining low/moderate-income residents in Skokie.
 Acquisition, including preservation If the opportunity arises, the Village will consider
 funding acquisition and/or preservation activities that
 will benefit low/moderate-income Skokie residents.
 Table 48 – Influence of Market Conditions

 Discussion
 Skokie will focus its CDBG funds on rehabilitation, with an option for acquisition or preservation, should the need
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 SP-35 Anticipated Resources - 91.215(a)(4), 91.220(c)(1,2)
 Introduction
 The anticipated resources describe the Village’s financial resources for the duration of the Consolidated Plan. The financial resources listed illustrate the Village’s
 ability to use federal and local funding to address the priority needs and goals of this plan. The funds are anticipated to be utilized by various regional and local
 entities that serve Skokie.

 Anticipated Resources
 Program Source Uses of Funds Expected Amount Available Year 1 Expected Narrative Description
 of Annual Program Prior Year Total: Amount
 Funds Allocation: Income: Resources: Available
 $ $ $ $ Reminder
 of ConPlan
 $
 CDBG Public, Housing 615,368 8,335 50,000 673,703 2,326,297 Assuming $600,000 per
 federal Infrastructure year ($3,000,000 total) for
 Facilities the duration of the
 Services Consolidated Plan + $___
 Planning and Administration = Sum of Funding Field in
 SP-45
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 Explain how federal funds will leverage those additional resources (private, state, and local funds), including a description of how matching
 requirements will be satisfied
 The balance of street resurfacing and sidewalk replacement costs will be funded by the Local Fuel Tax (LFT) fund. The balance of program administration costs
 and the Village of Skokie Social Worker position will be funded by the General Fund. The balances of all other projects and activities will be funded by other
 sources obtained by the subrecipients, including other grants, loans, and private donations.

 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 has owned a few vacant properties; however, most have been sold and/or under contract. Although a portion of these could be used to address the
 needs identified in the plan, development costs for market rate developments have warranted subsidies. The properties are planned for mixed-use or residential
 development, and are located within walking distance of the Oakton-Skokie CTA Station. There is hope for the potential to provide affordable housing in a mixed-
 income development in the future.

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

 Discussion
 It would be most 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
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 SP-40 Institutional Delivery Structure – 91.215(k)
 Explain the institutional structure through which the jurisdiction will carry out its consolidated plan including private
 industry, non-profit organizations, and public institutions.

 Responsible Entity Responsible Entity Type Role Geographic Area
 Served
 Infrastructure
 Facilities
 Skokie Government Jurisdiction
 Services
 Planning and Administration
 Housing Authority of Public Housing
 Public Housing Agency Region
 Cook County (HACC) Housing Choice Vouchers
 Alliance to End
 Homelessness in Continuum of Care Homelessness Region
 Suburban Cook County
 Facilities
 Local Organizations Not-for-Profits Jurisdiction, Region
 Services
 Table 50 - Institutional Delivery Structure


 Assess of Strengths and Gaps in the Institutional Delivery System
 The Community Development Department is the responsible entity for managing the CDBG funding made available
 by HUD. Several key staff members are very knowledgeable about the CDBG program, totaling many decades of
 experience among them. Key Village staff members include the Planner/CDBG Administrator, Planning Supervisor,
 and Finance Director. Experienced staff has the ability to ensure program compliance. HUD’s monitoring activities
 of the Village’s CDBG program, most recently in 2017 and 2019, have resulted in satisfactory reviews with minimal
 follow-up.

 An additional strength in the institutional delivery system is the Human Services Division, the Health Department, and
 the Building, Zoning and Property Standards Division, and the respective staff members’ knowledge about the needs
 of Skokie residents.

 The Village’s Mayor and Trustees actively participate in community functions and encourage citizen participation in
 local government activities. Skokie’s local government transparency is evident in its perfect score in the Illinois Policy
 Institute’s online transparency audit conducted in 2013.

 A large number of organizations provide services to Skokie’s low/moderate-income residents of all ages, including
 housing, health care, counseling, case management, and education. The not-for-profit service providers work as a
 team to provide comprehensive care to Skokie’s most vulnerable residents.

 Funding is likely the largest gap in the institutional delivery system. Any reduction in federal funding ultimately
 impacts the service providers that rely upon those funds to serve their clients. In addition, the resources for these
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 Availability of services available to the community, targeted to homeless persons, and persons with HIV
 Homelessness Prevention Services Available in the Targeted to Targeted to People
 Community Homeless with HIV
 Homelessness Prevention Services
 Counseling/Advocacy X
 Legal Assistance X
 Mortgage Assistance X
 Rental Assistance X
 Utilities Assistance X
 Street Outreach Services
 Law Enforcement X
 Mobile Clinics X
 Other Street Outreach Services X
 Supportive Services
 Alcohol & Drug Abuse X
 Child Care X
 Education X
 Employment and Employment Training X
 Healthcare X
 HIV/AIDS X
 Life Skills X
 Mental Health Counseling X
 Transportation X
 Other
 Other – Homeless Protocol X
 Table 51 - Homeless Prevention Services Summary


 Describe how the service delivery system including, but not limited to, the services listed above meet the
 needs of homeless persons (particularly chronically homeless individuals and families, families with
 children, veterans and their families, and unaccompanied youth)

 In general, the services available to the community are also available to the homeless, those facing homelessness,
 or those with HIV.

 Human Services Division staff meet the needs of the homeless and near-homeless with counseling services and
 case management, and along with the Police Department, implements the Village’s homeless protocol services.

 The Alliance to End Homelessness in Suburban Cook County provides a strategic and comprehensive response to
 homelessness in suburban Cook County, including the Village of Skokie. The approach is designed to meet the
 needs of homeless persons, including chronically homeless individuals and families, families with children, veterans
 and their families, and unaccompanied youth. The Alliance works with local organizations including Connections for
 the Homeless and the YWCA to ensure the needs of the community’s homeless are being addressed.

 Connections for the Homeless provides street outreach, basic needs, rapid re-housing, transitional housing, and
 permanent supportive housing to homeless individuals and families. Supportive services include case management,
 health and wellness services, employment services, education services, and child and youth services, utilizing a
 “housing first” approach.

 The Harbour in Park Ridge provides shelter to homeless and runaway youth, and there are a handful of Skokie youth
 to whom they provide shelter for hundreds of nights of care each year.

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 The YWCA provides services targeted toward homeless women and their families who are victims of domestic
 violence. The services provided include a 24-hour crisis line; domestic violence shelter (Mary Lou’s Place); women’s
 and children’s counseling services, including parent/child classes, and health and wellness, job readiness, and
 financial literacy workshops; bilingual counseling, support, and safety planning services; and legal advocacy,
 including information, emotional support, and securing orders of protection services.

 Describe the strengths and gaps of the service delivery system for special needs population and persons
 experiencing homelessness, including, but not limited to, the services listed above

 The strengths of the service delivery system for special needs populations and persons experiencing homelessness
 are the large network of service providers that serve Skokie, and experienced Village staff. In addition, service
 providers work with the Village in order to effectively coordinate their services to meet the needs of special needs and
 homeless persons.

 As with most other services, there are gaps in funding and associated staffing levels in the service delivery system
 for special needs persons. In addition, there are gaps in funding and programming to assist the homeless and near-
 homeless with permanent and affordable housing.

 The visible homeless, of whom Skokie only has a few each year, are transient in nature, and their last known
 permanent addresses are typically not in Skokie. This population will be assisted by the Village’s Homeless Protocol.

 Provide a summary of the strategy for overcoming gaps in the institutional structure and service delivery
 system for carrying out a strategy to address priority needs

 After years of trying to assist all organizations that address a Consolidated Plan need and request funding for an
 eligible project or activity, the Village has established a tier system to prioritize its funding allocations. Although the
 15% public services and 20% program administration caps are expected to be maximized, resulting in an allocation
 of 65% of funding toward “bricks and mortar” projects, fewer organizations are expected to be funded with increased
 funding allocations. The Village’s task for the next five years is determining the most efficient and effective use of
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 Sort Goal Name Start End Category Geographic Needs Funding Goal Outcome Indicator
 Order Year Year Area Addressed
 1 Capital Improvements: 2020 2024 Affordable Skokie Ensure housing $500,000 Owner-occupied units rehabilitated:
 Housing is affordable, 75
 (Narrative: Homeowner housing accessible, and
 rehabilitated; Rental units sustainable Owner-occupied attached units
 rehabilitated) rehabilitated:
 20

 Renter-occupied units upgraded:
 11

 2 Capital Improvements: 2020 2024 Non-Housing Eligible Improve $1,000,000 Number of residents with an improved
 Community Census infrastructure neighborhood:
 (Narrative: Street and alley Development Block 9,915
 resurfacing; Public sidewalk Groups;
 replacement) Skokie Number of households with cost share
 burden reduction:
 40

 3 Capital Improvements: 2020 2024 Non- Skokie Improve $500,000 Number of senior facilities improved:
 Homeless facilities 5
 (Narrative: Special needs Special
 facilities; Facility upgrades for Needs Number of group homes improved:
 service providers) 10

 Number of service facilities improved:
 5




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 4 Services: 2020 2024 Non- Skokie Non-homeless $450,000 Number who receive counseling services:
 Provide financial assistance for Homeless special needs 300
 programs and services Special
 Needs Number who receive special needs
 (Narrative: Counseling services; services:
 Youth services; Senior Services; 40
 Special needs services; Dental
 and other health care services; Number who receive substance abuse
 Financial and credit counseling services:
 services; career counseling and 300
 job placement services;
 Immigrant settlement services; Number who receive abuse counseling
 Interpretation services and services:
 multilingual staff; Veterans 50
 support services; Socioeconomic
 improvement services; Housing- Number who receive shelter:
 related services) 20

 Number who receive senior services:
 1,500

 Number who receive youth services:
 500

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

 5 Planning and Administration: 2020 2024 Planning and Skokie Conduct $550,000 -
 Conduct planning and Administration planning and
 administration activities administration
 activities
 (Narrative: Planning,
 Administration, and Assessment
 of Fair Housing (AFH))

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 Goal Descriptions

 Goal 1: Affordable Housing
 The Village of Skokie will support ensuring housing is affordable, accessible, and sustainable.

 Goal 2: Public Infrastructure
 The Village of Skokie will support making streets, alleys, sidewalks, and other public property safe.

 Goal 3: Public Facilities
 The Village of Skokie will support making facilities safer, more energy-efficient, and well-maintained.

 Goal 4: Public Services
 The Village of Skokie will support organizations in providing needed services to residents.

 Goal 5: Planning and Administration.
 The Village of Skokie will prepare plans and reports, and administer the program on daily basis.

 Please note that, if there is a compelling need for the utilization of CDBG funding for Economic Development efforts, an amendment will be made to the
 Consolidated Plan during the next Action Plan preparation cycle; otherwise, Economic Development activities will be provided by other funding sources.


 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 91.315(b)(2)
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 SP-50 Public Housing Accessibility and Involvement – 91.215(c)
 Need to Increase the Number of Accessible Units (if Required by a Section 504 Voluntary Compliance
 Agreement)
 The HACC upgraded all 126 housing units in the Armond King Apartments in Skokie. According to HACC’s PHA
 Annual Plan, HACC ratified a Voluntary Compliance Agreement to expand the number of accessible homes for low-
 income individuals with disabilities. The original goal was to create 10 units that meet Uniform Federal Accessibility
 Standards (UFAS) requirements and 2 units for the sensory impaired, for a conversion of 9.5% of its affordable units;
 however, 27 units that meet UFAS requirements and 4 units for the sensory impaired were upgraded, for a
 conversion of 25% of its affordable units, more than double the original plan. This UFAS construction also includes
 conversion of common area elements so that individuals with disabilities may share in the same benefits as
 nondisabled residents.

 Activities to Increase Resident Involvements
 The Armond King Apartments 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.

 Is the public housing agency designated as troubled under 24 CFR part 902?
 No

 Plan to remove the ‘troubled’ designation
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 SP-55 Barriers to affordable housing – 91.215(h)
 Barriers to Affordable Housing
 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 planned developments and has progressive group home and community live-in residence
 provisions; however, cost-effective redevelopment opportunities for the type of dense, multi-family housing
 that may begin to address the housing needs of low/moderate-income households are extremely limited.

 The Village’s Zoning Ordinance encourages the continuation of low-density housing in the Village. This is reflected in
 the fact that most of Skokie is zoned for single-family residential housing. The Zoning Ordinance does encourage the
 construction of additions to existing single-family homes in order to retain families in the community. In 1990, the
 Zoning Ordinance was amended to comply with the Federal Fair Housing Amendments of 1988 dealing with the
 provision of community residences and group homes for disabled persons.

 The Village’s zoning policy also contains provisions which indicate a willingness to develop affordable housing, such
 as less restrictive parking requirements for subsidized and elderly housing. The Community Development
 Department requires compliance with a number of standard construction codes, including the International Code
 Council (ICC) Property Maintenance Code, the National Electrical Code, the National Fire Protection Code, and the
 Illinois State Plumbing Code. Skokie also has certain restrictions beyond those required under the aforementioned
 codes, including a requirement that all residences must have a minimum of 51% masonry and no bedrooms may be
 located below grade.

 Some of the above zoning and building requirements may be considered by some to constitute barriers to the
 development of affordable housing; however, in a community like Skokie, with a lack of vacant land for housing
 development and with its high housing costs, it is doubtful that changing its zoning or building policies would have
 much, if any, impact on the development of affordable housing. The Village has, however, been successful in
 developing a number of subsidized elderly projects without having to amend the zoning or building codes.

 In the past, the most productive course of action in creating opportunities for affordable housing has been through the
 participation of the public sector. Skokie has taken some notable steps to increase the number of affordable rental
 units in the Village. In past years, such actions have included:

  The use of CDBG funds to purchase sites for the development of low-income housing.
  The sale of Village-owned property at below market value for the development of a 150-unit senior housing
 development commonly referred to as the Village Center, at 5140 Galitz Street.
  The sale (at a significant write-down) of a parcel of land acquired by the Village in 1979 for assisted housing
 to the Council for Jewish Elderly for a 48-unit Section 202 project that was constructed in 1991.
  The utilization of CDBG funds to assist the Housing Opportunity Development Corporation with the
 purchase and rehabilitation of two apartment buildings in Skokie, both of whose residents are required to
 meet the HUD low-income guidelines.
  The sale at below market price of a single-family home to Orchard Village for use as a Community
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  The continued provision of CDBG funds for rehabilitation of various group homes and CILA homes
 throughout the community that serve persons with special needs.
  The creation of a special zoning classification (R5) for elderly and disabled housing, which facilitated the
 development of some of Village's subsidized housing projects.
  Revisions to the Zoning Ordinance to allow group homes in single-family areas, in compliance with the 1988
 Fair Housing Act, which have resulted in 42 scattered site homes sponsored by various local organizations.
  An equity grant to the WINGS organization to enable the purchase and rehabilitation of a four-unit building
 for transitional housing.

 The Village plans to continue support to providers of housing for persons with special needs, along with the Home
 Improvement Program for owner-occupied home rehabilitation over the next five years.

 Strategy to Remove or Ameliorate the Barriers to Affordable Housing
 Strategies to remove or ameliorate the barriers to affordable housing have been identified in a previous Analysis of
 Impediments to Fair Housing Choice, and will be identified in a future Regional Assessment of Fair Housing
 (expected summer 2020).

 Existing units must be maintained to be affordable, accessible, and sustainable, and new units should be
 constructed, preferably in mixed-income and/or mixed-use developments. In addition, the operation of CILAs should
 be allowed in Skokie, adhering to State regulations and maintaining or adjusting local regulations to protect the
 residents living in such accommodations and promote the integrity of the neighborhoods in which they are located.

 The Village will continue to support local organizations in their efforts to maintain or create affordable units for Skokie
 residents, including the conversion of Universal Design Standards units.

 As evidenced by the construction of the new Oakton-Skokie CTA Station in Downtown Skokie, which is adjacent to
 three low/moderate-income areas (LMAs), the Village must continue to be cognizant of housing affordability issues
 (maximum 30% of household income spent on housing costs), including transportation costs (maximum 15% of
 household income spent on transportation costs and implementing Skokie’s 2016 Complete Streets Policy), when
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 SP-60 Homelessness Strategy – 91.215(d)
 Reaching out to homeless persons (especially unsheltered persons) and assessing their individual needs

 The Human Services Division will follow the Homeless Protocol and continue to reach out to visible homeless
 persons, provide care packages, and further assist the unsheltered homeless population (those who are willing to be
 helped) with finding shelter or other support services.

 Addressing the emergency and transitional housing needs of homeless persons

 The Human Services Division will follow the Homeless Protocol and work with local organizations to assist with
 transitional housing needs. 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
 service 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.

 Help low-income individuals and families avoid becoming homeless, especially extremely low-income
 individuals and families who are likely to become homeless after being discharged from a publicly funded
 institution or system of care, or who are receiving assistance from public and 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,
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 SP-65 Lead based paint Hazards – 91.215(i)

 Actions to address LBP hazards and increase access to housing without LBP hazards
 Due to the generally good condition of the Village's housing stock, there does not appear to be a significant lead-
 based paint (LBP) hazard problem in Skokie; therefore, there does not appear to be a necessity for a major Village-
 operated environmental testing program at this time. The Village will remain vigilant, however, regarding any
 changes in the LBP hazards, as might be revealed, for example, through the Health Department's lead-screening
 program.

 According to the 2011-2015 ACS data, 88% of owner-occupied units and 81% renter-occupied units were constructed
 prior to 1980. Since LBP was used until 1978, the Village needs to remain alert when it comes to LBP hazards.

 The Village’s Health Department has concluded that there is virtually no threat of lead-based paint hazards in Skokie.
 The Health Department has been conducting screenings for elevated blood-lead levels (BLLs) for many years. Many
 private tests are performed every year, primarily for children age 6 and under, by Skokie physicians. Most children
 testing above maximum BLLs have been foreign-born and/or recently moved to the Village from elsewhere, and their
 elevated BLLs were not caused by lead paint in Skokie. While LBP hazards are virtually non-existent in Skokie, the
 Village continues to monitor the situation by performing the following activities:

  Continuing the lead-screening program for higher risk cases in the Village Health Department.
  Providing information and educational materials to people being screened and to people who inquire about
 LBP hazards.
  Publishing information about LBP hazards in the Village’s newsletter and distributing information brochures to
 people applying for building permits.
  Promoting information about LBP hazards and the Village’s screening program in the local news media.
  Performing inspections for defective paint surfaces in all units constructed prior to 1979 as part of the
 Village’s housing rehabilitation program.
  Performing LBP inspections for rehab activities to be funded through CDBG where existing paint disturbance
 is likely for buildings built before 1979.
  Monitoring the results of the Village’s lead screening program and the overall condition of the housing stock
 to determine if additional actions are needed.

 How are the actions listed above related to the extent of lead poisoning and hazards?
 The Village’s Health Department believes the actions listed above are adequate to address the extent of LBP
 hazards in Skokie.

 How are the actions listed above integrated into housing policies and procedures?
 The Village’s actions to address LBP hazards are integrated into housing policies and procedures in order to ensure
 a high level of quality of health for Village residents. The Village’s CDBG-funded Home Improvement Program is
 instrumental in helping to reduce LBP hazards. Low/moderate-income homeowners are able to apply for grants or
 loan interest payments to repair their homes, and if LBP hazards are found, they are appropriately removed as part of
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 SP-70 Anti-Poverty Strategy – 91.215(j)
 Jurisdiction Goals, Programs and Policies for reducing the number of Poverty-Level Families
 Although the poverty population of Skokie is not large compared to many other municipalities, it is this segment of the
 community whose needs are most critical. The number of families in poverty was 1,469 (2010-2014 ACS), an
 increase from 1,131 families in 2008-2012 (ACS), 710 families in 2000 (U.S. Census), and 471families in 1990 (U.S.
 Census). In addition, the number of individuals in poverty was 7,545 (2010-2014 ACS), an increase from 6,104
 individuals in 2008-2012 (ACS), 3,380 individuals in 2000 (U.S. Census), and 2,274 individuals in 1990 (U.S.
 Census).

 Housing may be the most critical economic problem faced by persons in poverty; unfortunately, the number of
 housing subsidies is so few that the problem of housing cost is not going to be solved through an anti-poverty
 strategy. The Village's anti-poverty strategy will consist of mainly providing limited emergency assistance to persons
 with a very critical immediate need, and providing information and referral assistance to address longer-term needs.

 The Village is somewhat unique for a community of its size, in that it has its own Human Services Division with social
 workers and other professional staff. The Village also has its own Health Department, which operates programs that
 are available at no cost to low-income families. Taking these various resources into consideration, the Village's anti-
 poverty strategy for the foreseeable future will consist of the following activities:

 1. The Village will continue to seek additional housing resources for low/moderate-income persons.
 2. The Village's Human Services Division will continue to provide emergency assistance to low/moderate-
 income persons, and other assistance to families in need through its social workers. Such assistance will
 include referrals local and public service agencies, which may include the State Department of Public Aid
 and the Department of Children and Family Services.
 3. The Village's Health Department will continue to offer a number of free services to persons meeting the
 poverty guidelines.
 4. The Village will continue to make available publications such as the Skokie Resource Guide and the
 Directory of Services for the Disabled, which provide valuable information on the nature and location of
 various services.
 5. The Human Services Division will coordinate information on housing programs and other services. The
 Human Services Division, because of its information resources and staffing, will be the primary contact point
 in the Village for information on housing and other services for those in poverty.
 6. The pursuit of job training and employment opportunities will support longer-term efforts to improve the
 socioeconomic status of Skokie residents.

 How are the Jurisdiction poverty reducing goals, programs, and policies coordinated with this affordable
 housing plan
 The Village’s poverty-reducing goals, programs, and policies will support at-risk individuals and families. The
 Consolidated Plan will serve as the framework for the Village and service providers to address the needs of the
 Skokie residents. The approach to addressing the poverty-reducing needs of the community and coordinating it with
 the affordable housing plan will be accomplished through referencing the Consolidated Plan and working with
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 SP-80 Monitoring – 91.230
 Describe the standards and procedures that the jurisdiction will use to monitor activities carried out in
 furtherance of the plan and will use to ensure long-term compliance with requirements of the programs
 involved, including minority business outreach and the comprehensive planning requirements

 Village staff places particular emphasis on the timely expenditure of funds. All CDBG activities are expected to be
 completed during the program year (May 1 – April 30) in which funding is awarded. The Village prides itself on
 having one of the best disbursement rates in the State of Illinois, and this is accomplished by working closely with
 grantees to complete their projects in a timely manner. Agreements and contracts specifically state that funds must
 be used by April 30 of the program year. There must be extraordinary circumstances in order to obtain an extension
 of that timeframe, and under no circumstance are extensions granted to public service activities or administrative and
 planning activities since Skokie generally maximizes the limit on such cap-imposed activities.

 Skokie operates its CDBG program on a reimbursement basis and makes every effort to pay out on activity invoices
 by April 30 so IDIS draws can be made within the program year. Village staff meets on a regular basis to discuss the
 progress of CDBG activities and constantly reminds grantees of the importance of completing their projects in a
 timely basis. Most large capital improvement projects are completed in the fall of each year to provide ample time for
 material testing, engineering review, and finalizing “punch list” items to complete the projects in the program year.
 The Village requires quarterly performance reports from each grantee of public service and public facility funding.
 On-site monitoring is performed as necessary, particularly if certain risk factors such as staff turnover, lack of reports,
 discrepancies in reported information, or unexplained variations in reported information occur.

 The Village of Skokie will follow monitoring standards and procedures for housing and community development
 activities as outlined in the CDBG Monitoring Handbook. The monitoring effort will include:

 1. Periodic meetings of Village staff involved in the development of this Consolidated Plan to constantly assess
 the objectives and priority activities of the plan and the progress of CDBG projects.

 2. Periodic meetings with staff from the Human Services Division to discuss issues relative to affordable
 housing, homelessness, and other community development needs.

 3. Establishing a tracking system based on the projected schedules of CDBG activities including regular,
 periodic reviews of the progress of all funded activities.

 4. Regular personal contact with various community development agencies and public service providers
 impacting the priorities established in the Consolidated Plan and activities in response to those priorities.

 5. Receipt of quarterly reports from CDBG-funded agencies, and conducting monitoring visits as warranted to
 such agencies.

 6. Preparation of periodic reports on monitoring results and conducting at least two public hearings annually to
 review the goals and objectives of the Consolidated Plan, prepare an annual Action Plan, and evaluate the
 progress of CDBG-funded activities.

 The Community Development Department will be responsible for monitoring the Village’s progress toward meeting
 both local and national community development goals and objectives. In addition, the Community Development staff
 will monitor for compliance with all applicable Federal rules and regulations for CDBG construction activities and
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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: 2020




 Prepared by the Village of Skokie
 Community Development Department
 Matt Brandmeyer, AICP, Director
 Steve Marciani, AICP, Planning Supervisor
 Carrie Haberstich, AICP, Planner/CDBG Administrator
 Alea Wilbur, CDBG Intern


 Approved March 2, 2020, by the Village of Skokie Board of Trustees



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 Table of
 Contents
Annual Action Plan ......................................................................................................................................................5
 AP-15 Expected Resources – 91.220(c)(1,2) ............................................................................................................5
 AP-20 Annual Goals and Objectives .........................................................................................................................7
 AP-35 Projects – 91.220(d) .....................................................................................................................................12
 AP-38 Project Summary ..........................................................................................................................................14
 AP-50 Geographic Distribution – 91.220(f) ..............................................................................................................18
 Low-Income Area Infrastructure Project Map – Census Block Group 8077-1 Detail ...........................................19
 Limited Clientele Projects Map ............................................................................................................................20
 AP-55 Affordable Housing – 91.220(g) ....................................................................................................................22
 AP-60 Public Housing – 91.220(h) ..........................................................................................................................23
 AP-65 Homeless and Other Special Needs Activities – 91.220(i) ...........................................................................25
 AP-75 Barriers to affordable housing – 91.220(j).....................................................................................................26
 AP-85 Other Actions – 91.220(k) .............................................................................................................................28
 AP-90 Program Specific Requirements – 91.220(l)(1,2,4).......................................................................................30



 Note: Highlighted text will be converted to normal text once the public participation process is
 complete and the narrative is confirmed on March 2, 2020, or adjusted as-needed per the
 outcome of the public hearing and/or funding flexibility guidelines in the Executive Summary
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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 $600,000. If the allocation
 is less than $480,000, a substantial amendment to the Annual Action Plan will be required, and if the allocation is
 greater than $720,000, the remaining funds will be carried over to next year’s funding cycle.

  Less than $480,000: a substantial amendment to the Action Plan will be necessary.
  Less than $600,000: an across-the-board proportional reduction will be pursued.
  $600,000: (“full funding”) the funding will be distributed as budgeted.
  $620,000: The 15% service cap, or $3,000, to be awarded to an alternate activity.
  Less than $720,000: The balance of the 15% services cap will be applied to the Village social worker
 position, and the balance of the entitlement funds will be applied to the Village’s Affordable Housing
 Initiative.
  Greater than $720,000: the balance above $720,000 will be carried forward to the following program
 year. No substantial amendment to the Action Plan will be pursued.
  No project or service funding level to be less than $3,000.

 Other than the Village’s Affordable Housing Initiative and/or Home Improvement Program, no additional
 increases will be applied to PY20 construction activities should the Village receive an entitlement greater than
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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
 $
 Assuming $600,000 per
 Public Infrastructure
 year ($3,000,000 total) for
 Public Facilities
 Public, the duration of the
 CDBG Public Services 615,368 8,335 50,000 673,703 2,326,297
 Federal Consolidated Plan + $___
 Planning and
 = Sum of Funding Field in
 Administration
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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 has owned a few vacant properties; however, most have been sold and/or under contract. Although a portion of these could be used to address the
needs identified in the plan, development costs for market rate developments have warranted subsidies. The properties are planned for mixed-use or residential
development, and are located within walking distance of the Oakton-Skokie CTA Station. There is hope for the potential to provide affordable housing in a mixed-
income development in the future.

Other publicly-owned land includes the public rights-of-way, where street resurfacing and sidewalk replacement projects may 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
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AP-20 Annual Goals and Objectives
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 Sort Goal Name Start End Category Geographic Priority Needs Funding Goal Outcome Indicator
 Order Year Year Area Addressed
 1 Capital Improvements: 2020 2024 Affordable Skokie Ensure $162,448 Goal 1: Affordable Housing: The Village of
 Housing housing is Skokie will support ensuring housing is
 (Narrative: Homeowner affordable, affordable, accessible, and sustainable.
 housing rehabilitated; accessible,
 Rental units and Owner-occupied units rehabilitated:
 rehabilitated) sustainable 15 (HIP)

 Owner-occupied attached units rehabilitated:
 4 (Affordable Housing Initiative)

 Renter-occupied units upgraded:
 11 (HODC)

 2 Capital Improvements: 2020 2024 Non-Housing Eligible Improve $223,000 Goal 2: Public Infrastructure: The Village of
 Community Census infrastructure Skokie will support making streets, alleys,
 (Narrative: Street and Development Block sidewalks, and other public property safe.
 alley resurfacing; Public Groups;
 sidewalk replacement) Skokie Public Facility or Infrastructure Activities
 other than Low/Moderate-Income Housing
 Benefit (number of residents with an
 improved neighborhood on Niles Avenue and
 Hull Street, in Census Block Group 8077-1:
 1,983

 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: 2020 2024 Non-Homeless Skokie Improve $84,700 Goal 3: Public Facilities: The Village of
 Special Needs facilities Skokie will support making facilities safer,
 (Narrative: Special needs more energy-efficient, and well-maintained.
 facilities; Facility
 Number of service facilities improved: 3
 upgrades for service
 (“businesses assisted”) (TP, SHORE, AHS)
 providers)
 Number of group homes improved: 2
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 4 Services: 2020 2024 Non-Homeless Skokie Non-homeless $93,555 Goal 4: Public Services: The Village of
 Provide financial Special Needs special needs Skokie will support organizations in providing
 assistance for programs needed services to residents.
 and services
 Number who receive counseling services:
 (Narrative: Counseling 265
 services; Youth services;
 Senior Services; Special Number who receive dental care and other
 needs services; Dental health care services: 870
 and other health care
 services; Financial and Number who receive substance abuse
 credit counseling services: 110
 services; career
 counseling and job Number who receive abuse counseling
 placement services; services: 40
 Immigrant settlement
 services; Interpretation Number who receive shelter: 5
 services and multilingual
 staff; Veterans support Number who receive senior services: 255
 services; Socioeconomic
 improvement services; Number who receive youth services: 50
 Housing-related
 services) Number who receive rental housing-related
 services: 10

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

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 5 Planning and 2020 2024 Planning and Skokie Conduct $110,000 Goal 5: Planning and Administration: The
 Administration: Administration planning and Village of Skokie will prepare plans and
 Conduct planning and administration reports, and administer the program on daily
 administration activities activities basis.

 (Narrative: Planning, Note: If there is a compelling need for the
 Administration, and utilization of CDBG funding for Economic
 Assessment of Fair Development activities, an amendment will
 Housing (AFH)) be made to the Consolidated Plan during the
 next Action Plan preparation cycle;
 otherwise, Economic Development activities
 will be provided by other funding sources. In
 addition, surplus funds from Goal 5 may be
 applied to Goal 1, if needed before the end of
 the program year.

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 2020 to
achieve the goals of the Consolidated Plan. Please note that the VOS – Home Improvement Program may include a
carryover of any unused funding from Program Year 2019.

Projects
  # Project Name
 Open Communities
 YOU Youth & Opportunity United
 Argentium (alternate if $620,000 received)
 North Shore Senior Center
 The Harbour, Inc.
 Children's Advocacy Center
 PEER Services, Inc.
 Metropolitan Family Services
 Assyrian Family Health Alliance
 Meals on Wheels Northeastern Illinois
 Asian Human Services – dental services
 JCFS
 VOS – Social Worker
 Asian Human Services – exhaust fans
 Orchard Village
 Search, Inc.
 SHORE
 Turning Point
 VOS – 50/50 Sidewalk Grant Program
 VOS – Street Resurfacing
 VOS – Affordable Housing Initiative
 HODC
 VOS – Home Improvement Program
 VOS – Assessment of Fair Housing
 VOS – Program Administration and Planning
Table 7 – Project Information

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 a low/moderate-
income-eligible Census Block Group. In addition, this year’s 50/50 sidewalk replacement program focus area will be
bound by Golf Road to the north, Church Street to the south, and the municipal boundaries to the east and west.
Other households outside the focus area may participate 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 for one additional organization if a minimum of $620,000 in
entitlement funds are received. HUD continues to encourage prioritizing the distribution of CDBG funds, providing
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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
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AP-38 Project Summary
Project Summary Information

  Administration ($)
 VOS - Program Funding will be used to administer the Village’s CDBG Program, implement and 100,000
 Administration 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.)
 VOS - Planning Funding will be used to continue to participate in the preparation of a regional 10,000
 Assessment of Fair Housing (AFH), to be submitted to HUD in 2020. Although a
 portion of the budgeted funds allocated for FY20 have been spent, administration
 funds may only be used during the specified program year; therefore, this line item is a
 placeholder to ensure the final payment for the AFH can be funded with CDBG
 administration funds. (Activity subject to 20% administrative cap.)


  Housing
 VOS - Home Funding will be used to continue the Village's program of repairing single-family 70,000
 Improvement homes, which began in 1983. The request will enable low/moderate-income
 Program 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) will continue
 its 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.
 HODC - Funding will be used to purchase and install security cameras in an 11-unit building on 16,800
 Housing Conrad Street. The purpose of the security cameras, to be located in common areas,
 Opportunity is to proactively ensure the safety and security of the tenants living in the building,
 Development enable HODC to monitor the building, and promote a culture of care for the building by
 Corporation the tenants. HODC to provide an estimated $5,614 in matching funds from other
 sources, and/or a reduction in the work scope.

 VOS - Funding will be used to further affordable housing in Skokie. The expectation is that 75,648
 Affordable these funds will be used to support low/moderate-income households in owner-
 Housing occupied homes. Disbursement activities may include, but not be limited to, property
 Initiative acquisition and home repair.


  Infrastructure
 VOS - Street Funding will be used to resurface Niles Avenue (between Oakton Street and Lincoln 220,000
 and Alley Avenue) and Hull Street (between Niles and Terminal Avenues). Both street segments
 Resurfacing are located in Census Tract 8077, Block Group #1 (8077-1), which is an eligible
 low/moderate-income residential area. According to 2011-2015 American Community
 Survey (ACS) data, 67.72% of the population in 8077-1 is comprised of low/moderate-
 income residents. Street and alley resurfacing are high priorities of the Village’s
 Capital Improvement Program (CIP) budget.




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

  Public Services
 VOS - Social Funding will be used to offset the costs for a Village Social Worker position. The 40,555
 Worker 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.)

 JCFS Funding will be used to provide financial stability services and coordinated case 4,000
 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 financial assistance case manager 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.)
 Asian Human Funding will be used to subsidize the salaries of dental assistants to provide dental 7,000
 Services - services to low-income Skokie residents. The dental assistants are vital to the
 dental services 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.)

 Meals on Funding will be used to offset staffing costs related to providing the elderly, persons 5,000
 Wheels with mental illness, individuals with disabilities, and those with temporary illnesses with
 Northeastern functional independence. Services include home-delivered meals (medically-
 Illinois (formerly prescribed diets options are available), social support, and client safety assurance.
 Meals at Home) (Activity subject to 15% public service cap.)
 Assyrian Family Funding will be used to offset the staffing costs associated with hiring a part-time 5,000
 Health Alliance phlebotomist and/or part-time healthcare interpreter fluent in the Aramaic language.
 The healthcare services provided at the Dirmanna Pharmacy in Skokie are open to
 patients of all backgrounds. (Activity subject to 15% public service cap.)
 Metropolitan Funding will be used to offset counselor staffing costs, providing counseling services, 5,000
 Family 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. Services are provided
 in 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. The demand for counseling services
 is on the rise due to the increase in the number of referrals and need for services.
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 PEER Services Funding will be used to offset the costs associated with employing an adult and 5,000
 adolescent program coordinator to provide outreach, assessment, and treatment
 services to Skokie teens, families, and single adults who are experiencing problems
 related to substance abuse, including the vaping crisis and the January 2020
 legalization of marijuana. (Activity subject to 15% public service cap.)

 Children's Funding will be used to offset the staffing costs of supporting child victims of abuse, 3,000
 Advocacy and their non-offending parents and family members, through a Child and Family
 Center Advocate position. The advocate supports the Coordination, Advocacy, and Sensitive
 Interviewing (CASI), and the Family Support Services (FSS) programs. CASI program
 services are available 24 hours a day, 365 days a year, to respond to emergencies.
 Services are offered in English and Spanish to children and families free of charge.
 (Activity subject to 15% public service cap.)

 The Harbour Funding will be used to offset the staffing costs of serving the needs of homeless youth 3,000
 (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 provide immediate short-term housing, crisis intervention,
 family reunification when possible, longer-term transitional housing, and educational
 and employment support. (Activity subject to 15% public service cap.)

 North Shore Funding will be used to offset the staffing costs associated with providing case 8,000
 Senior Center management and counseling services to low-income, older adult residents of Skokie.
 (NSSC) Individuals who are frail, who are disabled, and who fall into the poverty- and low-
 income range, plus those whose independence is threatened, 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.)

 Youth and Funding will be used to offset the staffing costs for a youth development worker for 5,000
 Opportunity after school and summer programs at Edison Elementary, Lincoln Junior High, and Old
 United (YOU) 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.)
 Open Funding will be used to offset the staffing costs associated with housing counseling, 3,000
 Communities with a focus on renter education, including informational materials and/or rental
 counseling to Skokie residents. Other services such as pre/post-purchase counseling,
 foreclosure prevention/delinquency services, financial capability services, aging-in-
 place/reverse mortgage counseling, and/or fair housing workshops for property
 owners, renters, and homeowners are alternate service options. (Activity subject to
 15% public service cap.)

  Public Facilities
 Turning Point Funding will be used to replace (1) large HVAC rooftop unit, and make accessibility 30,800
 upgrades to its east entrance, both serving the Turning Point building at 8324 Skokie
 Boulevard. These capital improvements will replace the next poorly-functioning aging
 HVAC unit to improve the interior environment of, and improve the safe access to, the
 facility. Turning Point to provide an estimated $10,291 in matching funds from other
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 SHORE Funding will be used to replace HVAC-related equipment at the Lois 22,700
 Lloyd/Administration Center at 8350 Laramie Avenue, serving the organization's home
 of its adult services program and administrative offices. The replacement of 2 return
 fans and 2 variable air volume (VAV) boxes is anticipated. The building serves adults
 with developmental disabilities, physical challenges, and/or medical impairments, plus
 SHORE's administrative staff. SHORE to provide an estimated $7,596 in matching
 funds from other sources, and/or a reduction in the work scope.

 Search Funding will be used to construct an accessible ramp with landing at its supportive 18,700
 living residence on Enfield Avenue. This capital improvement will improve building and
 outdoor space access, and emergency egress for 6 female residents. Search to
 provide an estimated $6,250 in matching funds from other sources, and/or a reduction
 in the work scope.

 Orchard Village Funding will be used to upgrade electrical services to 2 of its Skokie group homes, one 9,500
 on Lavergne Avenue and one on Lowell Avenue. These capital improvements will
 reduce the number of blown circuits for both homes, modernize the circuit breakers for
 one of the homes, and create a suitable living environment for a total of 16 men and
 women with disabilities. Orchard Village to provide an estimated $3,250 in matching
 funds from other sources, and/or a reduction in the work scope.

 Asian Human Funding will be used to replace 2 exhaust fans for its health clinic at 8800 Lockwood 3,000
 Services - Avenue. The building has a total of 3 exhaust fans, and 2 are no longer operational.
 facilities This equipment replacement will improve indoor air quality for the building. Asian
 Human Services to provide an estimated $2,950 in matching funds from other sources,
 and/or a reduction in the work scope.


 FY21
 Total
 Request
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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 $673,703 budget for Program Year 2020 will be dedicated to improving a
low/moderate-income area benefit-eligible Block Group:

  8077-1 (bound by Oakton Street to the north, Lincoln Avenue to the south and west, and a combination of
 Skokie Boulevard and ComEd right-of-way 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 2020 is illustrated in the Low-Income Area Infrastructure Project Map on the
following page. Under this program, a deteriorating Niles Avenue and a deteriorating Hull Street (with Road Biotics
ratings of 3.00-4.99 out of 5.00, where 0.00 is best and 5.00 is worst), will be resurfaced in U.S. Census Block Group
8077-1 (a 67.72% low/moderate-income neighborhood). As of April 1, 2019, Skokie is no longer an “exception
community”1, as Skokie’s top quartile of Census Block Groups exceeds the minimum threshold of 51% to fund 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 official Skokie bike routes. This travel option provides opportunities for access to
employment and daily necessities.

Additionally, the Limited Clientele Projects Map on the page that follows the infrastructure map, identifies the general
locations of public facility improvements that will benefit a limited clientele. The projects will benefit to a specific group of
beneficiaries rather than to all residents of a particular neighborhood or area.

 Note: The maps referenced in this section are attached to AP-05 Executive Summary in IDIS.




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

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Discussion
Census Block Group 8077-1 is eligible to receive CDBG funding for street resurfacing. Approximately 33% of the
total $673,703 budget for Program Year 2020 will be dedicated to improving low/moderate-income areas.

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

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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 2020 to support homeless, non-
homeless, and special-needs residents who need safe and affordable housing. The programs that are expected to
impact the most individuals or households are the Home Improvement Program and group homes (also known as
Community Integrated Living Arrangements, or CILAs).

 One Year Goals for the Number of Households to be Supported
  Homeless 0
  Non-Homeless (Home Improvement Program, HODC, Affordable Housing Initiative) 30
  Special-Needs (Search, Orchard Village) 3
  Total 33
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 33
  Acquisition of Existing Units 0
  Total 33
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
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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 (HCV) program. As of February 2020, 318 HCVs were in use in Skokie’s three Zip Codes
(60076, 60077, and 60203).

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:
 https://thehacc.org/wp-content/uploads/2016/06/Homeownership_Brochure_2018.pdf.pdf

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.

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.

 1. Utilization of Zoning Allowances. The Village of Skokie Zoning Ordinance accommodates increased
 densities for planned developments and has progressive group home and community live-in residence
 provisions; however, cost-effective redevelopment opportunities for the type of dense, multi-family housing
 that may begin to address the housing needs of low/moderate-income households are extremely limited.

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
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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.

For the third 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 continue to be monitored prior to offering grants to moderate-income households on a
permanent basis.

Other projects and activities planned to foster and maintain affordable housing for Program Year 2020 include
improvements to two group homes (CILAs) and an 11-unit affordable apartment building, plus funding staff support
services for nights of care for neglected and runaway youth. In addition, additional funding has been assigned to the
Village’s affordable housing initiative, established in PY19.

In 2020, 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 Blood Lead Levels (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 Lead-Based Paint (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. Per the Illinois Lead Program 2017 Annual
Surveillance Report, an estimated 84% of Skokie’s housing stock is was built prior to 1978. Of the 739 Skokie
children <3 years of age had their BLLs tested, and 0.4% had levels ≥10µ/dL and 1.5% had levels≥5µ/dL.2

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




2 http://www.dph.illinois.gov/sites/default/files/publications/lead-surveillance-report-2017-20.pdf

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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 supporting the Illinois Science + Technology Park. Job (and employer) training is another initiative to ultimately
improve the socioeconomic status of low/moderate-income families and individuals, including disabled individuals.

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, plus interim Davis-Bacon monitoring visits, policies and
procedures related to grant management 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 $8,335
 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 $8,335


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 99.99
 persons 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
the CDBG program.




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Appendix - Alternate/Local Data Sources

  1 Data Source Name
 Point in Time Count 2019
 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?
 December 2019 (with some non-PIT updates in October 2018 - September 2019)
 What is the status of the data set (complete, in progress, or planned)?
 Complete; ongoing
  2 Data Source Name
 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?
 2011-2015
 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 2020
 What is the status of the data set (complete, in progress, or planned)?
 Complete; ongoing

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  4 Data Source Name
 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?
 January through December 2017
 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 (https://www.hudexchange.info/onecpd/assets/File/ACS-2015-Low-
 Mod-Summarized-All-2019.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?
 2011-2015 ACS
 What is the status of the data set (complete, in progress, or planned)?
 Complete




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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 2, 2020

Pledge of Allegiance led by Cub Scout#85 from Middleton School
The Mayor called the meeting to order.
The Clerk called the Roll. Those present were Roberts, Sutker, Ulrich, Bromberg, Klein, Gray-
Keeler and Mayor Van Dusen.
Motion to approve the Consent Agenda.
Moved: Trustee Roberts Seconded: Trustee Sutker
Ayes: Roberts, Sutker, Ulrich, Bromberg, Klein, Gray-Keeler and Mayor Van Dusen
Nays: None.
Absent: None
MOTION CARRIED

* Approve, as submitted, minutes of regular meeting held Tuesday February 18, 2020
Omnibus vote.

* Approve Voucher List #20-FY20 of March 2, 2020.
Omnibus vote.

*Proclamations and Resolutions.
A. Proclamation
Certified Government Financial Manager Month – March 2020
Omnibus vote.

Recognition, Awards and Honorary Presentations.
A. Presentation:
Skokie Police Department Reaccreditation by Lou Jogmen, Highland Park Police Chief and Vice
President of the Illinois Association of Chiefs of Police.
Highland Park Police Chief Lou Jogman presented a plaque from the Illinois Law Enforcement
Accreditation Council that recognized the Skokie Police Department for full accreditation at the
Tier 1 level.

* Appointments, Reappointments and Resignations.
A. Appointment
Commission on Family Services: Phillip Shefren

B. Reappointments
Ethics Commission: Rabbi Leonard Matanky, Pastor Daniel Morris and Jonathan Minkus

C. Resignation
Fine Arts Commission: Richard Reeder
Omnibus vote.

Report of the Village Manager.
*A. Annual Geographic Information System (GIS) Service Provider Agreement.
Resolution 20-3-R1459
Motion to adopt a Resolution authorizing execution of the agreement with Municipal GIS
Partners, Inc. (MGP) with a not to exceed amount of $146,352
Omnibus vote.

*B. Automated License Plate Recognition System (ALPR) Upgrades – Minuteman Security
Technologies, Tinley Park, Illinois - $47,130.
Motion to award a contract to Minuteman Security Technologies, Tinley Park, Illinois in the
amount of $47,130 for Automated License Plate Recognition System (ALPR)
Omnibus vote.

* C. Scheduled Landscape Maintenance Services for the Chicago Transit Authority (CTA)
Oakton Street Station, Skokie Boulevard Streetscape and the Dempster Street Streetscape and
Medians – Contour Landscaping, Skokie, Illinois - $48,984.
Omnibus vote.
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Manager Lockerby gave an update on the Coronavirus, stating that the Skokie Health
Department is closely monitoring the evolving situation with the Coronavirus, and is in regular
communication with the Illinois Department of Public Health and the Centers for Disease
Control and Prevention (CDC).


Report of the Corporation Counsel.
 CONSENT:
*A. Ordinance 20-3-F-4508
Motion to adopt an ordinance reducing the tax levy of the Village of Skokie for the fiscal
year beginning May 1, 2019 and ending April 30, 2020 in the amount of $5,240,720.75.
This item is on the consent agenda for second reading and adoption.
Omnibus vote.

* B. Ordinance 20-3-Z-4509
Motion to adopt an ordinance vacating an unimproved residential alley within an area
bounded by Golf Road, Leamington Avenue, Foster Street and Laramie Avenue, in an R2
Single-Family district (2019-45P). This item is on the consent agenda for second reading
and adoption.
Omnibus vote.


Plan Commission.
A. Plan Commission Case 2019-19P – Zoning Chapter Amendment: Short-Term
Rentals.
Motion to concur with the Plan Commission that Chapter 118 Zoning of the Skokie
Village Code be amended.
Moved: Trustee Gray-Keeler Seconded: Trustee Sutker
Ayes: Sutker, Ulrich, Bromberg, Klein, Gray-Keeler and Mayor Van Dusen
Nays: Roberts.
Absent: None
MOTION CARRIED

B. Plan Commission Case 2019-47P – Zoning Map Amendment: 3412-3426 Touhy
Avenue.
Motion to concur with the Plan Commission to approve the petitioner’s request for a
Zoning map amendment from M3 Industry to B2 Commercial be approved subject to all
conditions.
Moved: Trustee Klein Seconded: Trustee Bromberg
Ayes: Roberts, Sutker, Ulrich, Bromberg, Klein, Gray-Keeler and Mayor Van Dusen
Nays: None.
Absent: None
MOTION CARRIED
Mark Gershon, attorney from Posinelli PC and Javier Millan, principal of KLOA
answered questions from the Board.

C. Plan Commission Case 2019-48P – Site Plan Approval: 3412-3426 Touhy Avenue.
Motion to concur with the Plan Commission that the petitioner’s request for a site plan be
approved subject to all conditions.
Moved: Trustee Bromberg Seconded: Trustee Roberts
Ayes: Roberts, Sutker, Ulrich, Bromberg, Klein, Gray-Keeler and Mayor Van Dusen
Nays: None.
Absent: None
MOTION CARRIED
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D. Plan Commission Case 2019-50P – Special Use Permit: 3412-3426 Touhy Avenue.
Motion to concur with the Plan Commission that the petitioner’s request for a Special Use be
approved subject to all conditions.
Moved: Trustee Klein Seconded: Trustee Sutker
Ayes: Roberts, Sutker, Ulrich, Bromberg, Klein, Gray-Keeler and Mayor Van Dusen
Nays: None.
Absent: None
MOTION CARRIED

E. Plan Commission Case 2019-51P – Site Plan Approval: 5255 Main Street and 8341
Lockwood Avenue.
Motion to concur with the Plan Commission to approve the petitioner’s request to amend
an existing site plan approval for 2 existing buildings on a lot over 1 acre in size in order
to construct an addition to the food pantry at 8341 Lockwood in an NX Neighborhood
Mixed-use zoning district.
Moved: Trustee Klein Seconded: Trustee Bromberg
Ayes: Roberts, Sutker, Ulrich, Bromberg, Klein, Gray-Keeler and Mayor Van Dusen
Nays: None.
Absent: None
MOTION CARRIED

Five-Year Consolidated Plan and One-Year Action Plan for Community Development
Block Grant.

Planner/CDBG Carrie J. Haberstich made a presentation with an overview and background of the
Five-Year Consolidated Plan and One-Year Action Plan.
The term of the Consolidated Plan will be from May 1, 2020, through April 30, 2024. The
primary elements of the Consolidated Plan include the public participation process, needs
assessment, housing market analysis, strategic plan, and the first one-year Action Plan,
addressing community issues particularly as they relate to low/moderate-income residents. The
Consolidated Plan is required by the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development
(HUD) of all communities receiving CDBG entitlement funds. The Action Plan will be the first
of five plans for the upcoming Consolidated Plan term.

The five Action Plans that will be prepared throughout the term of the Consolidated Plan will
serve as the annual funding applications to HUD for CDBG funding. They will include the fund
application forms (Standard Form 424), executive summaries, 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 Plans 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 plans will provide updates
on the number of Housing Choice Vouchers being used in Skokie, and planned coordination
between various Village departments and social service providers in the Skokie area.
HUD regulations require that public input to the Consolidated and Action Plans be sought
through legal notices, making drafts of the plans available to the public, and conducting public
hearings. In addition to the calendar of CDBG public hearings on the Village’s website, the
Consolidated Plan legal ads were published in the Skokie Review on January 30 and February 6,
2020, and the Action Plan legal ad was published in the Skokie Review on January 30, 2020.
Both ads stated the availability of the draft plans, listing the primary goals of the Consolidated
Plan, and describing the potential CDBG activities to be funded in Program Year 2020. The ads
also invited public input at a public hearing to be held at the Board of Trustees' meeting on
Monday, March 2. Since the upcoming CDBG projects and activities were already the subject of
public hearings in January and February, it is unlikely that we will receive additional public
feedback.
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The Village’s entitlement amount was just announced at $615,368, so the Village’s Social
Worker (subject to the 15% services cap) and the Affordable Housing Initiative budget amounts
will be increased accordingly. The alternate activity will not be funded, as the minimum
$620,000 was not met.

Motion to approve the five-year Consolidated Plan and one-year Action Plan.
Moved: Trustee Gray-Keeler Seconded: Trustee Sutker
Ayes: Roberts, Sutker, Ulrich, Bromberg, Klein, Gray-Keeler and Mayor Van Dusen
Nays: None.
Absent: None.
MOTION CARRIED




Citizen Comments.

Trustee Bromberg congratulated Michael and Susie Lorge on receiving the Community
Service Award at the Keshet 2020 Annual banquet. Keshet is honoring the Lorges for their
commitment to the Jewish Community.




Adjournment.
Motion to adjourn at 9:15 p.m.
Moved: Trustee Roberts Seconded: Trustee Bromberg
Ayes: Roberts, Sutker, Ulrich, Bromberg, Klein, Gray-Keeler and Mayor Van Dusen
Nays: None.
Absent: None.
MOTION CARRIED




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 Pramod Shah, Village Clerk




Approved:

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Mayor George Van Dusen