MONDAY, FEBRUARY 4, :00 P.M. 1. Pledge of Allegiance led by Cub Scout Pack #85 from Middleton School.

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1 MONDAY, FEBRUARY 4, :00 P.M. 1. Pledge of Allegiance led by Cub Scout Pack #85 from Middleton School. 2. Call meeting to order and roll call. 3. Approve Consent Agenda. * 4. Approve, as submitted, minutes of regular meeting held Tuesday, January 22, * 5. Approve Voucher List #18-FY13 of February 4, * 6. Proclamations and Resolutions. 7. Recognition, Awards and Honorary Presentations. * 8. Appointments, Reappointments and Resignations. A. Reappointments: Commission on Family Services (Three-Year Term): Rabbi Neil Brief; Marla Chorney; Leona W. Davis; Yvonne Davis; Romeo Esangga; Jay N. Goldman; Gary R. Gustin; Carolyn Halliburton; Shajan Jose; Dr. Edward McCarron; Nicole Perry; Harold Primack; Richard Reagen; Annie Shear; and Arlene Doppelt (One-Year Term as Chair) Consumer Affairs Commission (Two-Year Term, One-Year Term as Chair): Fran Young Fine Arts Commission (Two-Year Term): Sharon Vicker Plan Commission (Four-Year Term, One-Year Term as Chair): Paul Luke 9. Presentations and Reports. 10. Report of the Village Manager. A. Electric Aggregation Agreement Consortium Renewal and First Amendment. * B. Upgrade in Intersection Control of Keeney Street and Tripp Avenue. * C. Emergency Sewer Repair DiMeo Brothers - $26,712. * D. Bid Report Contract Award Recommendation for Mobile Radio Units and Accessories First Communications, Tallahassee, FL - $54, * E. Bid Report Traffic Signal Installation and Intersection Improvements at Main Street/Central Park Avenue Home Towne Electric Inc., Lake Villa, IL - $308, F. Request for Executive Session. 11. Report of the Corporation Counsel. FIRST READING: A. An ordinance providing for the acquisition of the real property located at 8149 Lincoln Avenue, Skokie, Illinois for public purposes. This item is on the agenda for first reading and will be on the February 19, 2013 agenda for second reading and adoption. B. Request for an executive session in accordance with paragraph 2(c)(11) of the Illinois Open Meetings Act pertaining to the review and discussion of pending litigation. 12. Unfinished Business. 13. New Business. AR:lg

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10 MML: 2/4/13 Manager s Report THIS RESOLUTION MAY BE CITED AS VILLAGE RESOLUTION 13-2-R A RESOLUTION APPROVING AND AUTHORIZING THE FIRST AMENDMENT TO THE INTERGOVERNMENTAL AGREEMENT REGARDING THE NORTH SHORE ELECTRICITY AGGREGATION CONSORTIUM WHEREAS, Section 1-92 of the Illinois Power Agency Act, 20 ILCS 3855/1-92 (the Act ), permits the corporate authorities of the Village of Skokie (the Village ), if authorized by referendum, to adopt an ordinance creating a program to allow the Village to solicit bids and enter into service agreements for the sale and purchase of electricity and related services and equipment to residential and small commercial customers in the Village who do not choose to opt-out ( Electricity Aggregation Program ); and WHEREAS, the Act authorizes municipalities to jointly operate an Electric Aggregation Program and does not prohibit municipalities from entering into an intergovernmental agreement to aggregate electric loads for those programs; and WHEREAS, in December 2011, the Cities of Highland Park, Lake Forest, and Park Ridge, and the Villages of Deerfield, Glencoe, Lake Bluff, Northbrook, and Skokie formed the North Shore Electricity Aggregation Consortium (the Consortium ) pursuant to that certain Intergovernmental Agreement Establishing the North Shore Electricity Aggregation Consortium Between and Among the Cities of Highland Park, Lake Forest and Park Ridge and the Villages of Deerfield, Glencoe, Lake Bluff, Northbrook, and Skokie (the Agreement ); and WHEREAS, the Agreement provides for a comprehensive and unified effort to facilitate joint action and intergovernmental cooperation for a joint project bid for each municipality s Electricity Aggregation Program (the Joint Power Supply Bid ); and WHEREAS, as a result of the Joint Power Supply Bid process, each member of the Consortium entered into a power supply agreement with MC Squared Energy Services, LLC, for the provision of electricity as part of its respective Electricity Aggregation Programs; and WHEREAS, the members of the Consortium now desire to amend the Agreement, in accordance with Section 11.E of the Agreement, to: (i) extend the term of the Agreement and the Consortium in perpetuity; (ii) allow the Consortium to continue to address and administer the Consortium members Electricity Aggregation Programs; and (iii) allow the Consortium to address additional issues of mutual interest related to utility from time to time (the First Amendment to the Agreement ); and WHEREAS, the Mayor and Board of Trustees have determined that it is in the best interests of the Village and its residents to maintain the Village s membership in the Consortium and enter into the First Amendment to the Agreement, a copy of which is attached hereto as Exhibit 1 ; and Page 1 of 2 VOSDOCS-# v1- Resolution Authorizing_Intergovernmental_Agreement First_Amendment_to_North_Shore_Electricity_Aggregation_Consortium _

11 NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Mayor and Board of Trustees of the Village of Skokie, Cook County, Illinois that the First Amendment to the North Shore Electricity Aggregation Consortium Intergovernmental Agreement, a copy of which is attached hereto and marked Exhibit 1, or subject to changes approved by the Corporation Counsel and Village Manager or designee, be and the same is hereby approved. BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED by the Mayor and Board of Trustees of the Village of Skokie, Cook County, Illinois that the Village Manager is hereby authorized to execute the First Amendment to the North Shore Electricity Aggregation Consortium Intergovernmental Agreement, a copy of which is attached hereto and marked Exhibit 1, subject to changes approved by the Corporation Counsel and Village Manager or designee. PASSED this day of February, Ayes: Nays: Village Clerk Absent: Approved by me this day of Attest: February, Village Clerk Mayor, Village of Skokie Page 2 of 2 VOSDOCS-# v1- Resolution Authorizing_Intergovernmental_Agreement First_Amendment_to_North_Shore_Electricity_Aggregation_Consortium _

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29 MML: 2/4/13 1 st Reading *2/19/13 LAND ACQUISITION A THIS ORDINANCE MAY BE CITED AS VILLAGE ORDINANCE NUMBER 13-2-P- AN ORDINANCE PROVIDING FOR THE ACQUISITION OF THE REAL PROPERTY LOCATED AT 8149 LINCOLN AVENUE, SKOKIE, ILLINOIS FOR PUBLIC PURPOSES WHEREAS, following described real estate: THE WEST HALF OF THE SOUTH 44.3 FEET OF THE NORTH FEET DUE NORTH AND SOUTH BEING 47.1 FEET WIDE IN THE CENTER OF MAIN STREET (NOW LINCOLN AVENUE) AND 47.6 FEET WIDE IN THE CENTER OF THE GROSS POINT ROAD (NOW NILES CENTER ROAD), OF LOT 8, SAID LOT 8 BEING A PART OF A SUBDIVISION OF THE SOUTH 105 ACRES OF THE SOUTH EAST QUARTER OF SECTION 21, TOWNSHIP 41 NORTH, RANGE 13, EAST OF THE THIRD PRINCIPAL MERIDIAN, IN COOK COUNTY, ILLINOIS. PIN: commonly known as 8149 Lincoln Avenue, Skokie, Illinois (hereinafter Subject Property ), is located within the Village of Skokie and within the Downtown TIF District 90-1, a Tax Increment Financing Allocation District of the Village of Skokie; and WHEREAS, the Village of Skokie is desirous of purchasing the Subject Property in the amount of $210,000.00, in order to be utilized for a public purpose; and WHEREAS, the purchase price will be paid from funds out of the Downtown Tax Increment Financing District 90-1; and WHEREAS, the Corporation Counsel and Village Manager recommended the following to the Mayor and Board of Trustees: (i) that the Village be authorized to acquire title to, and own, the Subject Property, commonly known as 8149 Lincoln Avenue, Skokie, Illinois, to be utilized for a public purpose; (ii) that the Real Estate Contract attached hereto and marked Exhibit 1, for the purchase of 8149 Lincoln Avenue, Skokie, Illinois, be approved substantially in the form attached, subject to changes approved by the Village Manager, or designee, and the Corporation Counsel of the Village of Skokie; (iii) that the Village Manager be authorized to execute the Real Estate Contract marked as Exhibit 1, on behalf of the Village; and NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED by the Mayor and Board of Trustees of the Village of Skokie, Cook County, Illinois: Page 1 of 2 VOSDOCS-# v1-Ordinance Land_Acquisition 8149_Lincoln_Ave

30 Section 1: That the above stated recitals to this Ordinance are hereby incorporated in this Section 1 as if fully set forth herein. Section 2: That the Subject Property, legally described above, with the common address of 8149 Lincoln Avenue, Skokie, Illinois, is located within the Village of Skokie and within the Downtown TIF District 90-1, a Tax Increment Financing Allocation District of the Village of Skokie. Section 3: That the acquisition of the fee simple title to the Subject Property is necessary to serve the goals, public purposes and objectives of the Downtown TIF District. Section 4: That the Mayor and Board of Trustees of the Village of Skokie, Cook County, Illinois hereby authorize the Village of Skokie to purchase and acquire the Subject Property to be utilized for a public purpose. Section 5: That the Mayor and Board of Trustees of the Village of Skokie, Cook County, Illinois hereby authorize the Village of Skokie to enter into the Real Estate Contract for the Subject Property, a copy of which is attached hereto as Exhibit 1, and hereby made a part of this Ordinance, substantially in the form attached, or as changed with the approval of the Village Manager, or designee, and the Corporation Counsel of the Village of Skokie. Section 6: That the Mayor and Board of Trustees of the Village of Skokie, Cook County, Illinois hereby authorize the Village Manager to execute the Real Estate Contract for the Subject Property, a copy of which is attached hereto as Exhibit 1, and hereby made a part of this Ordinance, substantially in the form attached, or as changed with the approval of the Village Manager, or designee, and the Corporation Counsel of the Village of Skokie. Section 7: That this Ordinance shall be in full force and effect from and after its passage, approval and publication in pamphlet form and in the Skokie Review on February 14, 2013, and February 21, 2013, as provided by law. ADOPTED this day of February, Ayes: Nays: Absent: Attested and filed in my office this day of February, 2013; and published in pamphlet form according to law from February, 2013 to February, Village Clerk Approved by me this day of February, Mayor, Village of Skokie 26 Village Clerk Page 2 of 2 VOSDOCS-# v1-Ordinance Land_Acquisition 8149_Lincoln_Ave

31 Exhibit 1 REAL ESTATE SALE CONTRACT The Parties and the Contract: The Village of Skokie, a municipal corporation, is the purchaser (hereinafter referred to as "Purchaser"), and seller is The Catholic Bishop of Chicago, an Illinois Corporation Sole, (hereinafter referred to as Seller ). Purchaser and Seller are hereinafter collectively referred to as the Parties. This Real Estate Sale Contract is referred to herein as the Contract. The effective date of the Contract is February, Real Estate: Seller agrees to convey to Purchaser the real estate legally described in Exhibit A attached hereto and incorporated herein and all improvements thereon (the Real Estate ), which Real Estate is commonly known as 8149 Lincoln Avenue, Skokie, Illinois. 2. Fixtures and Personal Property: Any and all in interest fixtures and/or personal property, if any, located on the Real Estate at the time of Closing (as defined below) of this transaction shall be transferred to the Purchaser, by quit claim Bill of Sale. 3. Purchase Price: Purchaser agrees to purchase the Subject Property at a purchase price (the Purchase Price ) of Two Hundred Ten Thousand Dollars ($210,000). a. Purchaser shall deposit Ten Thousand Dollars ($10,000) (hereinafter Earnest Money ) with Title Company as described below in paragraph 5, in a strict joint order escrow within seventy two (72) hours of execution of the Contract. Should Purchaser fail to close the transaction for any reason other than the reasons allowed pursuant to the Contract, the Earnest Money shall be directed to Seller. b. At Closing, pursuant to paragraph 5, the Purchase Price shall be due, plus or minus Earnest Money, credits and prorations, if any. 4. Property Tax Filings: Seller agrees to provide Purchaser with any and all copies of any and all property tax appeals, petitions or filings with the County of Cook, with respect to the Real Estate and related Permanent Index Numbers in its possession within twenty one (21) days prior to Closing. 5. Closing: The date of closing of this transaction (the Closing Date ) shall be on April 1, 2013, or such other date mutually agreed by Seller and Purchaser, at the Skokie office of Chicago Title Insurance Company, (the Title Company ), provided title is shown to be good or is accepted by Purchaser. The closing of this transaction is referred to as the Closing. Closing costs shall be paid as follows: a. Seller s Closing Costs. Seller shall pay; (i) the base premium and the premium for the extended coverage endorsement for the owner s title insurance policy required under Section 13, (ii) recording charges for any documents required to clear title, to the extent Seller is required to do so as provided in Section 13 hereof, (iii) half of the closing fee charged by the Title Company, and (iv) Seller s attorneys fees and expenses in this transaction. b. Purchaser s Closing Costs. Purchaser shall pay; (i) the premium for any endorsements requested by Purchaser for the owner s title insurance policy provided in

32 Section 14 that are in addition to the extended coverage endorsement, (ii) half of the closing fee charged by the Title Company and (iii) the recording costs for warranty deed. 6. Inspection(s), Indemnification and Due Diligence: Purchaser shall have thirty (30) days from the date of Seller s execution to perform inspections and due diligence on the Real Estate. Purchaser, at Purchaser s expense may perform any inspections needed to satisfy due diligence, including but not limited to environmental and building inspections. Seller shall allow reasonable access to Real Estate in order to allow Purchaser to perform any such inspections. Purchaser agrees to indemnify the Seller, its agents and employees, and save them from and indemnify the Seller for all costs, claims, suits, demands, and actions, including but not limited to court costs and attorney s fees arising from or through or because of or in any way connected with any inspections performed pursuant to this Contract. At any time within this thirty (30) day period Purchaser may elect to terminate the contract. In the event Purchaser elects to terminate this Contract, neither Party hereto shall have any further obligation or liability under this Contract. 7. Possession/Tenancy: Possession shall be delivered to the Purchaser at the Closing. The Real Estate shall be vacant and shall not be the subject of any outstanding tenancies. 8. Prorations: Purchaser acknowledges that the Real Estate is currently exempt from real estate taxes. Therefore, there shall be no proration of taxes at Closing. 9. Real Estate Transfer Tax: The parties acknowledge that this transaction is exempt from State of Illinois and Cook County real estate transfer tax pursuant to 35 ILCS 200/31-45(b), however it is subject to the Village of Skokie s Economic Development Tax. Seller and Purchaser agree to execute such tax declarations or exemption documents as are necessary to effectuate the recordation of Seller s deed to Purchaser consistent with the foregoing. 10. Plat of Survey: Seller shall obtain prior to Closing a current plat of survey which shall be no more than six (6) months old, prepared by an Illinois Professional Land Surveyor, showing any encroachments, measurements of all lot lines, all easements of record, building setback lines of record, fences, all building and other improvements on the Real Estate and distances there from to the nearest two lot lines, which plat of survey shall be sufficient to cause the Title Company to delete the survey exception from the owner s title insurance policy required under Section 13 hereof. 11. Notices: All notices, demands or other communications required to be given under this Contract shall be in writing and shall be deemed duly served if personally served, sent by certified mail, return receipt requested, or by facsimile transmission, with a copy sent first class mail on the date of transmission. All notices shall be addressed to the party intended to be served. Until changed in the manner provided in the previous sentence, the addresses and facsimile numbers of the parties shall be: If to Purchaser: Village of Skokie 5127 Oakton Street Skokie, Illinois Attention: Corporation Counsel Facsimile No. (847) With copies to: Village Manager 5127 Oakton Street If to Seller: Archdiocese of Chicago 835 N. Rush Street Chicago, Illinois Attention: Carol Morris-Office of Real Estate With a copy to: Archdiocese of Chicago

33 Skokie, Illinois Facsimile No. (847) Village Clerk 5127 Oakton Street Skokie, Illinois Facsimile No. (847) N. Rush Street Chicago, Illinois Attention: Office of Legal Services 12. Deed: Seller shall convey or cause to be conveyed to Purchaser good and merchantable title to the Real Estate by a warranty deed in recordable form and a proper bill of sale, subject only to: covenants, conditions and restrictions of record; private, public and utility easements and roads and highways, if any; special taxes or assessments for improvements not yet completed; general real estate taxes for the year 2012 and subsequent years including taxes which may accrue by reason of new or additional improvements during the year(s); and the Permitted Exceptions described in Section Title: a. Seller has delivered, or will deliver within fourteen (14) days after the date of this Contract, as evidence of title in Seller, a title commitment issued by the Title Company with an effective date no earlier than thirty (30) days prior to the date of this Contract (the Title Commitment ) for an ALTA title insurance policy in the amount of the Purchase Price with extended coverage. The Title Commitment will be conclusive evidence of good and merchantable title as therein shown, subject only to the exceptions therein stated. Within ten (10) days after Seller s delivery of the Title Commitment to Purchaser, Purchaser shall send written notice to Seller of any objections by Purchaser to any of the title exceptions identified on the Title Commitment (the Objectionable Exceptions ). All exceptions identified in the Title Commitment which are not Objectionable Exceptions shall be deemed Permitted Exceptions under this Contract. Seller may, within ten (10) business days after receipt of Purchaser s notice of any Objectionable Exceptions, elect to eliminate or provide title insurance over the Objectionable Exceptions. If Seller is unable or unwilling to so eliminate or commit to provide title insurance over the Objectionable Exceptions, then Purchaser shall have the right, at its election, but as its sole and exclusive remedy, either to (a) waive the Objectionable Exceptions and accept title to the Real Estate subject to such Objectionable Exceptions (in which event such exceptions shall be deemed Permitted Exceptions), or (b) terminate this Contract by delivering written notice to Seller before the end of the said ten (10) day period. In the event Purchaser elects to terminate this Contract, neither Party hereto shall have any further obligation or liability under this Contract, except as otherwise provided to the contrary in this Contract and Earnest Money shall be returned to Purchaser. In the event Purchaser does not elect to terminate this Contract in accordance with the terms of this Section 14, all exceptions to title listed in the Title Commitment (including those which Purchaser previously designated as Objectionable Exceptions) shall conclusively be deemed to constitute Permitted Exceptions. b. As of the Closing, Seller shall cause the Title Company to issue to Purchaser an ALTA Owner's Policy of Title Insurance or irrevocable commitment to issue same with extended coverage (the "Title Policy") covering the Real Estate in the amount of the Purchase Price, subject only to the Permitted Exceptions. Notwithstanding the foregoing, if any additional exceptions to title are identified after the date of the Title Commitment that were not caused by the voluntary act of Seller, Seller shall not be required to remove such additional exceptions and the sole and exclusive remedy of Purchaser will be either to (i) take title to the Real Estate subject to such additional exceptions or (ii) terminate this Contract.

34 c. Any endorsements requested by Purchaser for the Title Policy, other than the extended coverage endorsement, shall be paid for solely by Purchaser. Issuance or availability of any such additional endorsements requested by Purchaser shall not be a condition of Closing, and the failure of Purchaser to obtain any such additional endorsements shall not be deemed a default by Seller or a reason for Purchaser not to acquire the Real Estate. 14. Performance: Time is of the essence of this Contract. 15. Commissions: Both Seller and Purchaser agree and accept that Seller will be responsible for any and all brokers commissions due and owing. Purchaser represents and warrants that it has not engaged or been represented by any broker in connection with Purchaser s purchase of the Real Estate, and agrees to indemnify Seller from and against any and all claims for commissions by any person claiming to represent Purchaser. 16. Monies owed: Seller shall pay to Purchaser either prior to or at Closing, any outstanding fees or fines incurred prior to Closing. Seller shall also be responsible for payment of all utility bills, including but not limited to the water bill for the Real Estate, incurred up to (but not including) the date of actual Closing. All eligible charges referenced in this paragraph shall be directly related to the Real Estate. 17. Property Violations: Seller represents that Seller, any beneficiaries or agents of Seller or of its beneficiaries, have not received any notices from any governmental entity, regarding any zoning, building, fire or health code violations in respect to the Real Estate that have not been heretofore corrected. Purchaser agrees to waive any violation(s) of the Skokie Village Code with respect to the Property, as part of the consideration for this transaction. 18. Assignment: Purchaser shall not have the right to assign this Contract to any other person or entity. If Purchaser shall attempt to assign this Contract in violation of the foregoing prohibition, then Seller shall have the right (but not the obligation) to terminate this Contract by sending written notice of such termination to Purchaser. 19. Duplicate: A duplicate original of this Contract, duly executed by the Seller, shall be delivered to the Purchaser within five (5) business days from the date hereof, otherwise, at the Purchaser's option, this Contract shall become null and void. 20. Choice of Law: This Contract shall be governed in accordance with the laws of the State of Illinois (excluding its conflicts of law rules) and any dispute arising as to the interpretation of this Contract shall be heard in a court of competent jurisdiction sitting in Cook County, Illinois and in no other court. 21. Village Board Approval: The terms and conditions of this contract are subject to approval, as evidenced by adoption of an ordinance authorizing the Village to enter into this contract, by the Mayor and Board of Trustees of the Village of Skokie. Purchaser shall give Seller notice of approval or disapproval within forty five (45) days of execution of contract. In the event, within said time period the terms of the contract are not approved by the Mayor and Board of Trustees, this Contract will be deemed terminated and will be without any further force and effect and without further obligation of either party to the other. In the event of termination pursuant to this Paragraph 21, the Earnest Money Deposit shall be returned to Purchaser within seventy two (72) hours of notification to the Title Company, by the Purchaser of the termination of Contract.

35 22. Demolition: Seller agrees not to demolish or otherwise destroy the buildings that improve the Real Estate and that exist at the time of acceptance, any time prior to Closing. 23. Uniform Vendor and Purchaser Risk Act: The Parties agree that the Uniform Vendor and Purchaser Risk Act of the State of Illinois shall be applicable to this Contract. 24. Authorized Signatories: The Parties represent that the undersigned signatories for each of them respectively are authorized signatories for this Contract and that the effect of the signatures is to make this Contract binding on the respective Parties. IN WITNESS WHEREOF, Seller and Purchaser have executed this Contract as of the date first above written. PURCHASER: Village of Skokie, a Municipal Corporation SELLER: The Catholic Bishop of Chicago, An Illinois Corporation Sole By: Albert J. Rigoni Village Manager Attested: By: Kevin J. Marzalik Director of Finance Marlene Williams Village Clerk

36 EXHIBIT A LEGAL DESCRIPTION 8149 Lincoln Avenue THE WEST HALF OF THE SOUTH FEET OF THE NORTH FEET DUE NORTH AND SOUTH, BEING FEET WIDE IN THE CENTER OF MAIN STREET (NOW LINCOLN AVENUE) AND FEET WIDE IN THE CENTER OF GROSS POINT ROAD (NOW NILES CENTER ROAD), OF LOT 8, SAID LOT 8 BEING A PART OF A SUBDIVISION OF THE SOUTH 105 ACRES OF THE SOUTHEAST ¼ OF SECTION 21, TOWNSHIP 41 NORTH, RANGE 13, EAST OF THE THIRD PRINCIPAL MERIDIAN. PIN:

37 COMBINED PLAN COMMISSION REPORT Plan Commission Council Chambers, 8:00 PM, February 4, 2013 To: Mayor and Board of Trustees From: Paul Luke, Plan Commission Chairperson Cases: P: Zoning Map Amendment P: Zoning Map Amendment P: Alley Vacation P: Subdivision P: Special Use Permit P: Special Use Permit Proposed Walgreens at 4009 Old Orchard Road PLAN COMMISSION ANALYSIS During its December 6, 2012, meeting, the Plan Commission heard the requests of: MJS UBAA, LLC, the owner of Crawford Avenue Peter and Okcha Kim, the owners of 9945 Keystone 4033 Old Orchard Road, LLC, the owner of the vacant lot at 4033 Old Orchard Road These requests would allow the development of 14,490 ft 2 Walgreens store at this combined location with a drive-through pharmacy and the sale of packaged beer, wine, and liquor. Case P is a request to amend the zoning map for a portion of the existing commercial parking lot south of 9948 Crawford Avenue from R1 Single-Family to B2 Commercial. The southern 11 feet would remain R1 because it would be the southern half of a proposed new 22-foot improved alley. The Village Code requires that the zoning boundaries follow lot lines or the right-of-way centerlines, where they exist. This residentially zoned site was granted a variance to be used for commercial purposes in Case P is a request to amend the zoning map for a portion of the existing detached residence at 9945 Keystone Avenue from R1 to B2. As in P, the southern 11 feet would remain R1 because it would be the southern half of a proposed new 22 improved alley. Case P is a request to vacate the northern portion of the existing alley network on this block in order to realign and construct a new wider east-west alley. Case P is a request to create a 1-lot subdivision, the new east-west alley rightof-way, and provide additional right-of way dedications along Old Orchard Road and the intersection of Old Orchard Road and Crawford Avenue. VOSDOCS-# v1- Master_Plan_Commission_Report_for_combined_cases_regarding_the_proposed_Walgreens_at_4009_Old_Orchard_Road 1 of 33

38 Case P is a request for a pharmacy drive-through facility special use permit. Case P is a request for a special use permit to sell packaged beer, wine, and liquor at the Walgreens store. What is not part of these cases is whether Walgreens, or any other pharmacy or drug store, should be located on any portion of the site currently zoned B2. A pharmacy or drug store is a permitted use in Zoning chapter of the Village Code. For reference, all of the original Staff Reports that were presented to the Plan Commission are provided to the Village Board separate from this report. Most of the discussion by the Commission involved reducing the impact of the realigned alley on the neighborhood. The petitioners agreed to reverse the store loading dock so that trucks would be facing east in the alley and to restrict westbound movement with a no left turn restriction. The attached revised site plan also severely angles the west alley apron to physically discourage left turns and removes the indented on-street parking spaces on the east side of Keystone Avenue in order to plant more trees for screening. A decorative wall was already proposed along the south edge of the alley to protect the adjacent neighbors from vehicle lights. Additional modifications to the plan since the Plan Commission meeting include moving the wall sign on the Keystone Avenue elevation further north, further from the residences, and adding 3 additional parallel on-site parking spaces in the back of the building. The realignment of the alley apron at Keystone will require an access easement on the Plat of Subdivision for that part of the driveway/alleyway that runs across the southwest corner of the property. Several other minor modifications will need to be corrected prior to the adoption of any final ordinance for the appropriate case. INTERESTED PARTIES Legal notice was properly posted, advertised, and delivered as prescribed by the Zoning Ordinance. Most of the comments were about the development of the actual site for commercial use as a Walgreens store. The Commission heard these concerns, but since none of these cases are for a site plan approval, only those issues relative to the subject cases are summarized below. Residents questioned the need to rezone a parcel of land that was already granted a variance to allow commercial and whether or not that variance had expired. Several residents were also concerned that rezoning these properties would permit a development that would intensify commercial activity and traffic levels, change the character of the neighborhood, and decrease their property values. The petitioner replied that, based upon previous experience in developing other Walgreens in the area, it was common to acquire and rezone residential properties in order to create a VOSDOCS-# v1- Master_Plan_Commission_Report_for_combined_cases_regarding_the_proposed_Walgreens_at_4009_Old_Orchard_Road 2 of 33

39 larger, squared-off parcel to develop upon. In terms of property values, the petitioner explained that previous Walgreens stores that his company developed elsewhere on the North Shore increased property values by redeveloping older properties, stabilizing the neighborhood, and increasing tax revenue. Most concerns about the vacation and subdivision dealt with traffic safety in the neighborhood due to the traffic that would use the new alley and Keystone Avenue, why the utilities were not being buried, restricting alley use to a one-way direction, and the impact on the home on the west side of Keystone that would be facing the new alley. There were some concerns that there are already two other alcohol sales establishments in the neighborhood. APPEARANCE COMMISSION The Appearance Commission reviewed and approved the facades and signage for the Walgreens design with 5 ayes, 0 nays, and 2 members absent on November 14, 2012 ( A). The plans included a precast concrete wall of a fieldstone design, located in the north side yards of the two adjacent residential properties along the proposed alley. The Appearance Commission recommended approval for 4 items of relief from the Sign chapter of the Village Code that were discovered by Staff during the review of this case. At the Plan Commission meeting, the petitioner withdrew the 2 nd item of relief that would have allowed a wall sign on the alley façade. PLAN COMMISSION RECOMMENDATIONS AND VOTING The Plan Commission recommends, by a vote of 9 ayes and 0 nays, that: A. the petitioner s request to amend the zoning map from R1 Single-Family to B2 Commercial for the northern 39 feet of the south 50 feet of the property commonly known as Crawford Avenue be APPROVED based on the proposed positive findings of fact for P. B. the petitioner s request to amend the zoning map from R1 Single-Family to B2 Commercial for 9945 Keystone Avenue, except for the southern 11 feet, be APPROVED based on the proposed positive findings of fact for P. C. the petitioners request for a special use permit to operate a drive-through facility for a pharmacy at 4009 Old Orchard Road in a B2 Commercial district, as amended to include only right turns out at the west end of the alley and to reverse the flow of loading dock traffic from westbound to eastbound, be APPROVED subject to the attached Positive Findings of Fact and Recommended Special Use Permit Conditions for P. The Commission also recommended relief be granted from: VOSDOCS-# v1- Master_Plan_Commission_Report_for_combined_cases_regarding_the_proposed_Walgreens_at_4009_Old_Orchard_Road 3 of 33

40 (c)(1)b.1. to allow wall signs on the Crawford Avenue, Old Orchard Road, and Keystone Avenue façades facing street frontages with residentially zoned property (c)(2) to allow more than 1 wall sign per signable area on the Crawford and Old Orchard façades to include W logos and Pharmacy signs (c)(1) to allow letters and logos to be greater than 36 inches in height. D. the petitioner s request for a special use permit for packaged, beer, wine, and liquor sales at 4009 Old Orchard Road be APPROVED based upon the Proposed Positive Findings of Fact and subject to the Recommended Special Use Permit Conditions for P. The Plan Commission also recommends, by a vote of 8 ayes and 1 nay, that: A. the petitioners request to vacate the east-west alley and the northern feet of the north-south alley, both being in the 9900 block between Crawford Avenue and Keystone Avenue, be APPROVED subject to recommended conditions for P. B. the petitioners request for a subdivision of 9946 Crawford Avenue, 4033 Old Orchard Road, and 9945 Keystone Avenue into 1 lot be APPROVED subject to the recommended conditions for P. ATTACHMENTS 1. Plan Commission Positive Findings of Fact for P, dated December 6, Plan Commission Positive Findings of Fact for P, dated December 6, Plan Commission Recommended Conditions for P, dated December 6, Plan Commission Recommended Conditions for P, dated December 6, Plan Commission Positive Findings of Fact for P, dated December 6, Plan Commission Recommended Conditions for P, dated December 6, Plan Commission Positive Findings of Fact for P, dated December 6, Plan Commission Recommended Conditions for P, dated December 6, Plan Commission Meeting Minutes for P 10. Plan Commission Meeting Minutes for P 11. Plan Commission Meeting Minutes for P 12. Plan Commission Meeting Minutes for P 13. Plan Commission Meeting Minutes for P 14. Plan Commission Meeting Minutes for P 15. Interested parties who spoke at the December 6, 2012, Plan Commission Meeting 16. Site Plan, dated January 24, Landscape Plan, dated January 24, Elevations, dated January 18, Plat of Vacation, dated November 30, Plat of Subdivision, dated November 30, Land Use and Zoning Map VOSDOCS-# v1- Master_Plan_Commission_Report_for_combined_cases_regarding_the_proposed_Walgreens_at_4009_Old_Orchard_Road 4 of 33

41 PLAN COMMISSION POSITIVE FINDINGS OF FACT P: Zoning Map Amendment Plan Commission December 6, Consideration Existing use of property within the general area of the property in question. Findings The subject site consists of a portion of a parking lot that is used by the storefronts located at Crawford Avenue. The surrounding uses consist of a vacant bar and restaurant, a special trade contractor s office, vacant storefronts, a portion of the parking lot for Crawford Avenue, and detached residences. The existing uses in the general area should not be negatively impacted by the proposed zoning map amendment. 2 Consideration The zoning classification of property within the general area of the property in question. Findings Property to the north of the subject site is zoned B2 Commercial. Property to the south of the subject site is zoned R1 Single-Family. Property to the east of the subject site is zoned R2 Single-Family (City of Evanston). Property to the west of the subject site is zoned R1 Single-Family. 3 Consideration The suitability of the property in question to the uses permitted under the existing zoning classification Findings While parking, as a principal use, is not currently permitted in the R1 Single- Family district, the existing parking lot is allowed under a 1952 ordinance that granted a variance to allow commercial uses on the property. The subject site has been continuously used for commercial purposes since that time. 4 Consideration The trend of development, if any, in the general area, on the property in question, including changes, if any, which have taken place since the day the property in question was placed in its present zoning classification. Findings The southern 9 feet of the subject site has been zoned A Single Family/R1 Single Family since A variance was granted in 1952 allowing the residentiallyzoned portion of the property to be used for commercial purposes. The northern 25 feet was zoned E Commercial until sometime between 1952 and 1956 when this portion of the subject site was rezoned to R1. Until the 1950 s, the property appears to have been vacant or used for agricultural purposes. Since the late 1950 s, the subject site has been occupied by a parking lot that is used by the storefronts at Crawford Avenue. The land use trend in the general area within the past 25 years has been towards commercial uses along Old Orchard Road, commercial and detached residential uses along the west side of Crawford Avenue, detached residential uses along the east side of Crawford Avenue (City of Evanston), detached residential uses to the west of the subject site, and commercial uses, attached residential uses, and multifamily residential uses along the north side of Harrison Street (City of Evanston). VOSDOCS-# v1- Master_Plan_Commission_Report_for_combined_cases_regarding_the_proposed_Walgreens_at_4009_Old_Orchard_Road 5 of 33

42 PLAN COMMISSION POSITIVE FINDINGS OF FACT P: Zoning Map Amendment Plan Commission December 6, Consideration Existing use of property within the general area of the property in question. Findings The subject site currently contains a detached residence. The surrounding uses consist of a vacant bar and restaurant, a special trade contractor s office, vacant storefronts, a portion of the parking lot for Crawford Avenue, a liquor store, and detached residences. The existing uses in the general area should not be negatively impacted by the proposed zoning map amendment. 2 Consideration The zoning classification of property within the general area of the property in question. Findings Property to the north and east of the subject site is zoned B2 Commercial. Property to the south and west of the subject site is zoned R1 Single-Family. 3 Consideration The suitability of the property in question to the uses permitted under the existing zoning classification Findings Although detached residences are a permitted use in the R1 Single-Family district, the property in question is not well-suited for this type of use because it does not meet the current minimum lot width requirement for the district. If the building on the lot is significantly damaged or destroyed, the property cannot be redeveloped with a new single-family residence. 4 Consideration The trend of development, if any, in the general area, on the property in question, including changes, if any, which have taken place since the day the property in question was placed in its present zoning classification. Findings The subject site has been zoned A Single Family/R1 Single Family since The subject site has been occupied by a single-family residence since 1953 and appears to have been vacant or used for agricultural purposes prior to that time. The land use trend in the general area within the past 25 years has been towards commercial uses along Old Orchard Road, commercial and detached residential uses along the west side of Crawford Avenue, detached residential uses along the east side of Crawford Avenue (City of Evanston), detached residential uses to the west of the subject site, and commercial uses, attached residential uses and multifamily residential uses along the north side of Harrison Street (City of Evanston). VOSDOCS-# v1- Master_Plan_Commission_Report_for_combined_cases_regarding_the_proposed_Walgreens_at_4009_Old_Orchard_Road 6 of 33

43 PLAN COMMISSION RECOMMENDED CONDITIONS P: Alley Vacation Plan Commission December 6, The property shall be vacated pursuant to the Plat of Vacation dated November 1, 2012, revised November 30, 2012, and as may be further revised with the approval of the Village Manager, or designee, and Corporation Counsel. 2. The petitioner shall bear all costs associated with relocating or abandoning the sewer as it cannot remain in the area of the vacated alley unless it is used to serve the proposed building. 3. Upon the passage of the ordinance by the Board of Trustees, the Mylar of the Plat of Vacation shall be submitted to the Village with all signatures other than Village staff or elected officials. 4. The vacation shall be effective upon the recording of a Plat of Vacation by the Village in the Office of the Recorder of Deeds of Cook County, Illinois. VOSDOCS-# v1- Master_Plan_Commission_Report_for_combined_cases_regarding_the_proposed_Walgreens_at_4009_Old_Orchard_Road 7 of 33

44 PLAN COMMISSION RECOMMENDED CONDITIONS P: Subdivision Plan Commission December 6, The property must be subdivided and land must be dedicated pursuant to the Old Orchard-Crawford Subdivision dated November 1, 2012, revised November 30, 2012, and as may be further revised with the approval of the Village Manager, or designee, and Corporation Counsel. 2. Upon the passage of the ordinance by the Board of Trustees, the Mylar of the Old Orchard-Crawford Subdivision must be submitted to the Village with all signatures other than Village staff or elected officials. 3. The Old Orchard-Crawford Subdivision shall be effective upon its recording by the Village in the Office of the Recorder of Deeds of Cook County, Illinois. 4. All monuments must be set no later than 1 year after the date of the recording of the plat. 5. The petitioner must submit to the Planning Division electronic files of the plat of subdivision in approved and finalized form. The files must be scaled drawing files in AutoCAD format (version 2010 or older). The drawings must be formatted to SPCS, NAD83, HARN 2007, with SPCS north being straight up, and the primary units in U.S. Survey Feet. All elements must be contained within a single file, no XREF or PDF attachment files shall be used. 6. If work is to be performed on public property or if public property is utilized or impacted during construction and or development, the owner must provide, or must 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. 7. The petitioner must comply with all Federal and State statutes, laws, rules and regulations and all Village codes, ordinances, rules, and regulations. VOSDOCS-# v1- Master_Plan_Commission_Report_for_combined_cases_regarding_the_proposed_Walgreens_at_4009_Old_Orchard_Road 8 of 33

45 PLAN COMMISSION POSITIVE FINDINGS OF FACT P: Special Use Permit Plan Commission December 6, Consideration The establishment, maintenance, or operation of the special use will not be detrimental to or endanger the public health, safety, morals, or general welfare; and the proposed building or use at the particular location is necessary or desirable to provide a service or a facility which is in the public interest and will contribute to the general welfare of the neighborhood or community. Findings A pharmacy drive-through facility is a low impact use and will not endanger the public s health, safety, morals, or general welfare. The use will contribute to the community by providing access to care for persons with mobility problems in the neighborhood and the larger community. 2 Consideration The proposed building or use will not substantially change the character of the neighborhood, will not have an undue adverse effect upon adjacent property or property values in the neighborhood, will not unduly aggravate traffic conditions, and will not unduly burden essential public services such as drainage facilities, public utilities, and those services pertaining to public health, safety, and welfare in general. Findings The pharmacy drive-through facility will not substantially change the character of the neighborhood. The facility will be screened from with landscaping on the west side of the site. Headlights from vehicles waiting at the drive-through window will be screened by a decorative wall. The proposed use should not have an adverse effect upon adjacent property or property values in the neighborhood, traffic conditions, or public services. 3 Consideration The proposed building(s) or use will be designed, arranged, and operated so as to permit the development and use of neighboring property in accordance with the applicable district regulations. Findings The pharmacy drive-through facility will permit the use of neighboring property in accordance with the applicable district regulations. 4 Consideration The proposed use will not alter or be contrary to the primary purpose of the zoning district of the area in which it is proposed, when its effect is considered in conjunction with the cumulative effect of the number of various special uses of all types already in the adjacent area and in the Village as a whole. Findings The proposed use will not alter or be contrary to the primary purpose of the B2 Commercial district. The proposed use should not be in conflict with nearby special uses. 5 Consideration The proposed use and its plan conform to the general intent of the Official Comprehensive Plan. Findings Except for the portion of the site that is currently occupied by a detached residence, the site is designated as retail/service employment in the Comprehensive Plan. The addition of 9945 Keystone is a logical extension of the retail/service employment area. VOSDOCS-# v1- Master_Plan_Commission_Report_for_combined_cases_regarding_the_proposed_Walgreens_at_4009_Old_Orchard_Road 9 of 33

46 PLAN COMMISSION RECOMMENDED CONDITIONS P: Special Use Permit Plan Commission December 6, The petitioner shall develop the Subject Property in substantial conformance with the final Village approved site plans dated XXX, landscape plans dated XXX, and building elevations dated XXX [dates to be added]. (Standard) 2. The proposed development shall provide the number of off-street vehicle parking spaces as required, without relief based on the final designed floor plan. (Engineering) 3. Vehicles shall not be allowed to be parked in or otherwise block common driveways, sidewalks, aisles, alleys, or other points of access at any time, shall only be parked in designated parking or loading spaces, and shall not overlap the striped lines of designated parking spaces. (Engineering) 4. The Owner/Operator will make necessary operation changes to insure that the alley is not blocked during any loading operations. (Engineering) 5. All private utilities serving the site must be underground. (Engineering) 6. All overhead utilities in adjacent right-of-way shall be relocated underground or relocated in accordance with Village policy and subject of ComEd approval. The petitioner shall bear the full cost of any utility relocation and/or conflicts. Construction permits shall not be granted until all utility relocation issues are resolved. (Engineering) 7. The petitioner shall implement any necessary operational improvements to ensure that stacking of vehicles within the drive-through lane will be contained on site and not impede or obstruct pedestrian or vehicular movements. (Standard) 8. Any outdoor sound systems shall at all times maintain audio levels that are compliant with the Skokie Village Code. (Standard) 9. 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) 10. All existing damaged public sidewalks or public sidewalks damaged due to the implementation of this plan shall be replaced. (Standard) 11. All objects and landscaping within a 15-foot sight distance triangle shall not exceed 30 inches in height, except traffic control devices listed in the Manual on Uniform Traffic Control Devices. (Standard) 12. 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 VOSDOCS-# v1- Master_Plan_Commission_Report_for_combined_cases_regarding_the_proposed_Walgreens_at_4009_Old_Orchard_Road 10 of 33

47 repaired or replaced in a timely manner. (Standard) 13. All private and public sidewalks shall be maintained free of snow, ice, sleet, or other objects that may impede travel. (Standard) 14. All off-street parking spaces shall be legibly striped and maintained. (Standard) 15. Any plan to modify parking lot striping must be approved by the Director of Engineering. (Standard) 16. 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) 17. The owner of the Subject Property and its tenant shall ensure that employees park on the Subject Property. (Standard) 18. 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) 19. All new construction, alterations, and remodeling shall meet current International Building and NFPA Life Safety Codes as amended. (Standard) 20. The petitioner shall obtain all required permits and approvals for improvements to County, State, or Federal rights-of-way from the governing jurisdiction. (Standard) 21. 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) 22. All signage shall conform to the Skokie Village Code. Any sign on the Subject Property that is in violation of that Code must be removed or modified to conform with the Village Code prior to the issuance of an occupancy permit. (Standard) 23. All modifications to building elevations, signage, and landscaping shall be subject to the review and approval of the Skokie Appearance Commission. (Standard) 24. The petitioner shall submit to the Planning Division electronic files of the plat of survey, site plan, and landscape plan in their approved and finalized form. The files shall be scaled 2-dimensional drawing files on non-compressed, non-read only CD- ROM *.dwg AutoCAD format. (Standard) 25. Prior to the issuance of building permits, the petitioner shall submit to the Planning Division of the Community Development Department the name, address, and telephone number of the company and contact person responsible for site maintenance in compliance with the special use permit. (Standard) VOSDOCS-# v1- Master_Plan_Commission_Report_for_combined_cases_regarding_the_proposed_Walgreens_at_4009_Old_Orchard_Road 11 of 33

48 26. If work is to be performed on public property or if public property is utilized or impacted during construction and/or development, the owner shall provide, or shall cause the developer and/or contractor to provide, the Village of Skokie with a certificate of insurance naming the Village of Skokie as additionally insured for any and all claims related to any and all work. The owner shall hold, and shall cause the developer and/or contractor to hold, the Village of Skokie harmless and indemnify the Village for any and all claims for property damage or personal injury related to work on or use of public property. (Standard) 27. The petitioner shall comply with all Federal and State statutes, laws, rules and regulations and all Village codes, ordinances, rules, and regulations. (Standard) 28. Failure to abide by any and all terms of this Ordinance shall be cause for the Village to initiate hearings to determine whether the subject Ordinance, as well as any applicable business licenses, should be revised or revoked. 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) VOSDOCS-# v1- Master_Plan_Commission_Report_for_combined_cases_regarding_the_proposed_Walgreens_at_4009_Old_Orchard_Road 12 of 33

49 PLAN COMMISSION POSITIVE FINDINGS OF FACT P: Special Use Permit Plan Commission December 6, Consideration The establishment, maintenance, or operation of the special use will not be detrimental to or endanger the public health, safety, morals, or general welfare; and the proposed building or use at the particular location is necessary or desirable to provide a service or a facility which is in the public interest and will contribute to the general welfare of the neighborhood or community. Findings The proposed sale of packaged, beer, wine, and liquor will not be detrimental to or endanger the public health, safety, morals, or general welfare. The sale of packaged alcoholic beverages is common at other big box discount retailers and grocery stores in the area. 2 Consideration The proposed building or use will not substantially change the character of the neighborhood, will not have an undue adverse effect upon adjacent property or property values in the neighborhood, will not unduly aggravate traffic conditions, and will not unduly burden essential public services such as drainage facilities, public utilities, and those services pertaining to public health, safety, and welfare in general. Findings The proposed sale of packaged, beer, wine, and liquor will not have an adverse impact upon or change the character of the neighborhood. The previous use on this site was a restaurant and bar where alcoholic beverages were sold and consumed and packaged liquor sales were allowed. This use will be packaged sale only and is less intensive. 3 Consideration The proposed building(s) or use will be designed, arranged, and operated so as to permit the development and use of neighboring property in accordance with the applicable district regulations. Findings The proposed sale of packaged, beer, wine, and liquor will take place entirely within the confines of the building and will have no impact upon the development and use of neighboring property. 4 Consideration The proposed use will not alter or be contrary to the primary purpose of the zoning district of the area in which it is proposed, when its effect is considered in conjunction with the cumulative effect of the number of various special uses of all types already in the adjacent area and in the Village as a whole. Findings The proposed sale of packaged, beer, wine, and liquor is not contrary to the primary purpose of the B2 Commercial district. 5 Consideration The proposed use and its plan conform to the general intent of the Official Comprehensive Plan. Findings Except for the portion of the site that is currently occupied by a detached residence. The site is designated as retail/service employment in the Comprehensive Plan. The addition 9945 Keystone is a logical extension of the retail/service employment area. VOSDOCS-# v1- Master_Plan_Commission_Report_for_combined_cases_regarding_the_proposed_Walgreens_at_4009_Old_Orchard_Road 13 of 33

50 PLAN COMMISSION RECOMMENDED CONDITIONS P: Special Use Permit Plan Commission December 6, The petitioners shall comply with all Federal and State statutes, laws, rules and regulations and all Village codes, ordinances, rules, and regulations. 2. 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. 3. The petitioners shall pay all costs related to any hearings conducted as a result of non-compliance with any of the provisions of the enabling ordinance. The costs shall include but not be limited to court reporter fees, attorney fees, and staff time required researching and conducting said hearing. VOSDOCS-# v1- Master_Plan_Commission_Report_for_combined_cases_regarding_the_proposed_Walgreens_at_4009_Old_Orchard_Road 14 of 33

51 Plan Commission Meeting Minutes for P Date: December 6, 2012 A motion to approve the minutes of the November 15, 2012 meeting was made by Plan Commissioner Berman and seconded by Commissioner Paradise. All voted aye. The Plan Commission chairman announced to the audience that the issues of these cases are not about whether a Walgreens store can go on the property. If it weren t for the drive through pharmacy and the packaged liquor sales, the Plan Commission would not be meeting at all about this development. Case Description P Map Amendment: Crawford Avenue MJS UBAA, LLC, requests that the northern 39 feet of the south 50 feet of the property commonly known as Crawford be rezoned from R1 Single-Family to B2 Commercial. The southern 11 feet will remain zoned R1 Single-Family. This property is currently being used for a commercial parking lot. Discussion and Interested Parties Legal Notice was properly posted, advertised and delivered to all property owners in the area of the subject site as prescribed by the Zoning Chapter. Staff gave a brief zoning history of the site. Despite the existing R1 zoning, a variance was granted in 1952 allowing the property to be used for commercial purposes. Currently, the property is being used as a commercial parking lot by the storefronts at Crawford Avenue. The southern portion of the site will remain R1 as it will act as a buffer separating the residences to the south. Staff is supportive of the zoning change to B2. There were no questions by the Plan Commission regarding this case. Attached is a list of interested parties who spoke in opposition for all cases regarding the proposed Walgreens development. Recommendation and Voting The Plan Commission moved to recommend approval of this case based on positive findings of fact. The motion was approved with a vote of 9 ayes and 0 nays. Motion: Laxpati Ayes: 9 Nays: 0 Second: O Donnell VOSDOCS-# v1- Master_Plan_Commission_Report_for_combined_cases_regarding_the_proposed_Walgreens_at_4009_Old_Orchard_Road 15 of 33

52 Plan Commission Meeting Minutes for P Date: December 6, 2012 A motion to approve the minutes of the November 15, 2012 meeting was made by Plan Commissioner Berman and seconded by Commissioner Paradise. All voted aye. The Plan Commission chairman announced to the audience that the issues of these cases are not about whether a Walgreens store can go on the property. If it weren t for the drive through pharmacy and the packaged liquor sales, the Plan Commission would not be meeting at all about this development. Case Description P Map Amendment: 9945 Keystone Avenue Peter and Okcha Kim request that, except for the southern 11 feet, the property commonly known as 9945 Keystone Avenue be rezoned from R1 Single-Family to B2 Commercial. The southern 11 feet will remain zoned R1 Single-Family. This property is currently being used for a detached single family residence. Discussion and Interested Parties Legal Notice was properly posted, advertised and delivered to all property owners in the area of the subject site as prescribed by the Zoning Chapter. Staff gave a brief history of the site. A single-family residence has been in existence on this narrow lot since Prior to that, the land was vacant or used for agricultural purposes. The property is of substandard width (51.54 feet wide) and the single-family residence could not be replaced if it were to become damaged or destroyed. Per current code requirements for the R1 residential zone, standard width is 55ft. The subject site is adjacent to commercially zoned property that is located at an intersection of 2 arterial streets. Staff is supportive of the zoning change to B2. There were no questions by the Plan Commission regarding this case. Attached is a list of interested parties who spoke in opposition for all cases regarding the proposed Walgreens development. Recommendation and Voting The Plan Commission moved to recommend approval of this case based on positive findings of fact. The motion was approved with a vote of 9 ayes and 0 nays. Motion: Marek Ayes: 9 Nays: 0 Second: Paradise VOSDOCS-# v1- Master_Plan_Commission_Report_for_combined_cases_regarding_the_proposed_Walgreens_at_4009_Old_Orchard_Road 16 of 33

53 Plan Commission Meeting Minutes for P Date: December 6, 2012 A motion to approve the minutes of the November 15, 2012 meeting was made by Plan Commissioner Berman and seconded by Commissioner Paradise. All voted aye. The Plan Commission chairman announced to the audience that the issues of these cases are not about whether a Walgreens store can go on the property. If it weren t for the drive through pharmacy and the packaged liquor sales, the Plan Commission would not be meeting at all about this development. Case Description P Alley Vacation bound by Old Orchard Road, Crawford Avenue, Colfax Street, and Keystone Avenue MJS UBAA, LLC; 4033 Old Orchard Road, LLC; and Peter and Okcha Kim; request to vacate the east-west alley and the northern feet of the north-south alley between the 9900 block of Crawford and Keystones Avenues. Discussion and Interested Parties Legal Notice was properly posted, advertised and delivered to all property owners in the area of the subject site as prescribed by the Zoning Chapter. Staff gave a brief summary of the case. Currently, the 2 alleys are paved with concrete and asphalt. The vacation will extend down and a new east-west alley will be dedicated (Case P). The alley in its present form is 16 feet wide while the new alley will be widened to 22 feet for better access. The residents south of Keystone and Crawford Avenues will not be negatively impacted. Current utilities will be relocated to the new east-west alley. The new alley will function as a public alley, continue to provide access to the north-south alley, and act as an access driveway to Walgreens. The petitioner will bear all costs associated with the relocation of the existing overhead utility lines that run within the alleys. One Plan Commissioner asked who s responsible for the maintenance of the vacated and dedicated alley. The Planning Technician stated that maintenance will remain under the Village of Skokie. Attached is a list of interested parties who spoke in opposition for all cases regarding the proposed Walgreens development. Recommendation and Voting A Plan Commissioner made a motion to add a resolution restricting the direction of traffic on Keystone Avenue to northbound only. There was no second. Another commissioner made a motion to concur with staff. The Plan Commission moved to recommend approval of this case based on positive findings of fact. The motion was approved with a vote of 8 ayes and 1 nay. VOSDOCS-# v1- Master_Plan_Commission_Report_for_combined_cases_regarding_the_proposed_Walgreens_at_4009_Old_Orchard_Road 17 of 33

54 Motion: Stasica Ayes: 8 Nays: 1 (Berman) Second: Mitchell VOSDOCS-# v1- Master_Plan_Commission_Report_for_combined_cases_regarding_the_proposed_Walgreens_at_4009_Old_Orchard_Road 18 of 33

55 Plan Commission Meeting Minutes for P Date: December 6, 2012 A motion to approve the minutes of the November 15, 2012 meeting was made by Plan Commissioner Berman and seconded by Commissioner Paradise. All voted aye. The Plan Commission chairman announced to the audience that the issues of these cases are not about whether a Walgreens store can go on the property. If it weren t for the drive through pharmacy and the packaged liquor sales, the Plan Commission would not be meeting at all about this development. Case Description P Subdivision: Crawford Avenue, 4033 Old Orchard Road, and 9945 Keystone Avenue MJS UBAA, LLC; 4033 Old Orchard Road, LLC; and Peter and Okcha Kim; request a one lot subdivision with the dedication of a new east-west alley and dedication of additional right-ofway to Old Orchard Road in a B2 Commercial district. Discussion and Interested Parties Legal Notice was properly posted, advertised and delivered to all property owners in the area of the subject site as prescribed by the Zoning Chapter. Staff gave a brief summary of the case. The petitioners are requesting to combine 13 parcels into 1 lot. In addition to the subdivision, land will be dedicated to create a new east-west alley and also add 3 feet to the south side of the Old Orchard Road right-of-way which is only 30 feet wide. Also being requested is a 15-foot x 15-foot dedication of land at the corner of Old Orchard Road and Crawford Avenue for future widening of the intersection. One Commissioner questioned why the utilities were not being buried. The Community Development director stated that at the time when the Walgreens at Dempster and Crawford was being constructed, it was determined to be a considerable expense to the petitioner and an impediment to economic development. The Village Board decided to amend the policy only requiring wires to be buried if service is a benefit solely to the proposed development. In this case, the overhead lines benefit the common neighborhood for electricity and cable services. The Commissioner asked if the Plan Commission can require the petitioner to bury the utility poles for aesthetics rather than keeping them overhead in the new alley. It was stated that the issue should be taken up at the Village Board meeting. Attached is a list of interested parties who spoke in opposition for all cases regarding the proposed Walgreens development. Recommendation and Voting A Plan Commissioner again made a motion to add a resolution restricting the direction of traffic on Keystone Avenue to northbound only. There was no second. Another commissioner made a VOSDOCS-# v1- Master_Plan_Commission_Report_for_combined_cases_regarding_the_proposed_Walgreens_at_4009_Old_Orchard_Road 19 of 33

56 motion to concur with staff which received the necessary second. The Plan Commission moved to recommend approval of this case based on positive findings of fact. The motion was approved with a vote of 8 ayes and 1 nay. Motion: Stasica Second: Paradise Ayes: 8 Nays: 1 (Berman) VOSDOCS-# v1- Master_Plan_Commission_Report_for_combined_cases_regarding_the_proposed_Walgreens_at_4009_Old_Orchard_Road 20 of 33

57 Plan Commission Meeting Minutes for P Date: December 6, 2012 A motion to approve the minutes of the November 15, 2012 meeting was made by Plan Commissioner Berman and seconded by Commissioner Paradise. All voted aye. The Plan Commission chairman announced to the audience that the issues of these cases are not about whether a Walgreens store can go on the property. If it weren t for the drive through pharmacy and the packaged liquor sales, the Plan Commission would not be meeting at all about this development. Case Description P Special Use Permit: 4009 Old Orchard Road MJS UBAA, LLC; 4033 Old Orchard Road, LLC; and Peter and Okcha Kim; request a special use permit for a drive-through facility for a pharmacy in a B2 Commercial district and any relief that may be discovered during the review of this case. Discussion and Interested Parties Legal Notice was properly posted, advertised and delivered to all property owners in the area of the subject site as prescribed by the Zoning Chapter. Scott Gendell, president of Terraco, Inc., Mike Fitzgerald of OKW Architects, Kevin Gazley, Vice-President of Terraco, Luay Aboona, of KLOA Transportation and Parking Consultants, and Ryan Solum of Manhardt Consulting, LTD, gave testimony regarding the case. Mr. Gendell gave a brief rundown of his background stating that he has completed 15 developments in Skokie since he started his business in He has developed 30 Walgreens stores in approximately 20 years and, in this case, he will demolish an older, dilapidated property, add significant improvements to the alley such as storm sewers and grading, and clean up the area which will increase tax revenue and stability. It is his opinion that property values will go up. The development and traffic circulation will fit better on a rectangular lot rather than an L-shape one and therefore, it is not an uncommon practice to acquire an adjacent residential property to square off the lot. Mike Fitzgerald of OKW displayed a revised site plan from what was submitted. Minor modifications were incorporated that were recommended by staff. There will be pedestrian access from the NE and NW corners, the drive-thru bypass lane will be widened to 14 feet and separated by a median and exiting cars from the drive through can make a right or left turn from the new alley but can only go northbound on Keystone Avenue. One Plan Commissioner suggested reversing the flow of traffic for delivery trucks and trash collection at the loading area so that headlights do not shine towards the residents. He also asked if a right turn restricted sign can be installed; it was noted that a physical barrier cannot be constructed like at other Walgreens locations. VOSDOCS-# v1- Master_Plan_Commission_Report_for_combined_cases_regarding_the_proposed_Walgreens_at_4009_Old_Orchard_Road 21 of 33

58 Luay Aboona of KLOA spoke of the traffic analysis. Walgreens is not a high generator of traffic. The amount of traffic in the drive through would be approximately 5 cars in an hour. It is a convenience for drop-off and pick-up of prescriptions and medication. It cannot be compared to a fast food drive through or even a Starbucks. He compiled traffic counts and made observations during the AM and PM rush hours and during mid-day hours on Saturdays of the Old Orchard corridor. Traffic in the vicinity of Old Orchard and Crawford has a good level of service which he rates as a B ; meaning that traffic clears through in 1 cycle. In his opinion, there will not be a measurable change with Walgreens at this location. Corporation Counsel asked a quarrelsome audience member to leave after being warned of making disruptive comments. A reporter also was asked to leave as he was snapping pictures of the incident. Another commissioner reminded counsel that as a member of the press, he was allowed to remain at the hearing. Ryan Solum of Manhardt Consulting said that there will be no truck deliveries from the northsouth alley and trucks will never go southbound on Keystone Avenue. Most traffic will come from Old Orchard Road or Crawford Avenue. The 2 curb cuts on Old Orchard Road will become 1 and be aligned with Wellington Ct. for better efficiency. The main access will be from the 1 curb cut on Crawford Avenue with a right in and right out configuration. The Planning Supervisor noted that there were letters from area homeowners in support of the project and wished them to be entered into the record. He also spoke about the 6-foot masonry screening wall at the south boundary which will cut out light and noise to the residential properties. Canopy trees and shrubs planted by the drive through will also act as a barrier. He also clarified that the petitioners did not ask for any relief despite the information the City of Evanston provided. The Appearance Commission approved this project at the Nov. 14, 2012 meeting (Case A). The Community Development director commented on several concerns that were voiced. UBAA never had a special use but rather was considered a legal non-conforming use. Access restrictions cannot be placed on a dedicated right-of-way but can be included on a special use ordinance. Regarding lighting and noise, the Village has strict regulations which stipulate lights on a property must shine only on that property. Sound level, as well, cannot be a nuisance. He also informed the room that per Village policy, Skokie does not have speed bumps on streets or alleys because they are difficult to maintain. A signed petition presented to the Mayor was an option given to the concerned residents. A Plan Commissioner stated that he researched the topic and found that speed bumps do slow traffic which does affect fire trucks and police cars too. He has found it rare that residents ask for them. The petitioner stated that he is in agreement with staff recommendations including the additional amendments to add a right turn out sign at the west exit of the alley and also to flip the flow of traffic in the area of the loading dock to a west to east direction so that truck headlights do not face the residences. Attached is a list of interested parties who spoke in opposition for all cases regarding the proposed Walgreens development. VOSDOCS-# v1- Master_Plan_Commission_Report_for_combined_cases_regarding_the_proposed_Walgreens_at_4009_Old_Orchard_Road 22 of 33

59 Recommendation and Voting The Plan Commission moved to recommend approval of this case as amended to include only right turns out at the west alley and to reverse the flow of traffic to a west to east direction at the loading dock based on positive findings of fact. The motion was approved with a vote of 9 ayes and 0 nays. Motion: Stasica Ayes: 9 Nays: 0 Second: Mitchell VOSDOCS-# v1- Master_Plan_Commission_Report_for_combined_cases_regarding_the_proposed_Walgreens_at_4009_Old_Orchard_Road 23 of 33

60 Plan Commission Meeting Minutes for P Date: December 6, 2012 A motion to approve the minutes of the November 15, 2012 meeting was made by Plan Commissioner Berman and seconded by Commissioner Paradise. All voted aye. The Plan Commission chairman announced to the audience that the issues of these cases are not about whether a Walgreens store can go on the property. If it weren t for the drive through pharmacy and the packaged liquor sales, the Plan Commission would not be meeting at all about this development. Case Description P Special Use Permit: 4009 Old Orchard Road MJS UBAA, LLC; 4033 Old Orchard Road, LLC; and Peter and Okcha Kim; request a special use permit for the sale of packaged beer, wine, or liquor at a pharmacy in a B2 commercial district Discussion and Interested Parties Legal Notice was properly posted, advertised and delivered to all property owners in the area of the subject site as prescribed by the Zoning Chapter. Scott Gendell, president of Terraco, Inc., presented the case. The Walgreens company made a decision about 7-8 years ago to reinstitute liquor sales as a convenience item in their stores but to a much lesser degree than previously. The amount of shelf space devoted to the scaled down liquor department will be about feet of shelf space and 3-4 cooler cases. They are not in competition with liquor stores in the immediate area. The petitioner also reminded the audience that liquor has been served at this location since He also stated that the Walgreens personnel will be over 21 and cleared with the police department. Some Plan Commissioners had the opinion that sales at a liquor store would be a destination stop. Liquor sales at Walgreens is a secondary use; picking something up while you are at the store anyway. They also thought that it is up to the liquor commissioner to decide if there are too many sites clustered together selling liquor and is not within the purview of the Plan Commission. The Community Development director reviewed the restrictions of a Class M liquor license. It applies to only selling packaged items, a confined amount of linear shelf space, and also limitations on the hours for selling liquor. UBAA, the previous establishment, had a general liquor license consuming liquor on site as well as a small amount of carry-out business. Liquor sales are common at other big box retailers in the area however, it was a store decision that the new Walgreens on Dempster and Crawford not to sell liquor. VOSDOCS-# v1- Master_Plan_Commission_Report_for_combined_cases_regarding_the_proposed_Walgreens_at_4009_Old_Orchard_Road 24 of 33

61 Attached is a list of interested parties who spoke in opposition for all cases regarding the proposed Walgreens development. Recommendation and Voting The Plan Commission moved to recommend approval of this case based on positive findings of fact. The motion was approved with a vote of 9 ayes and 0 nays. Motion: Laxpati Ayes: 9 Nays: 0 Second: Berman VOSDOCS-# v1- Master_Plan_Commission_Report_for_combined_cases_regarding_the_proposed_Walgreens_at_4009_Old_Orchard_Road 25 of 33

62 Interested parties who spoke at the 12/6/12 Plan Commission meeting concerning: traffic, safety of children, noise, lighting, hours of operation, delivery trucks, and sale of liquor Jolie & David Rubin, 9940 Keystone Av. Joseph Lekostaj, 2525 Wellington Ct., #205, Evanston Cindy Gonzalez Latin, 9930 Keystone Av Barbara Lapp, 9852 Crawford Av Barry Springer, 9943 Karlov Av. Maria Ford, 9929 Keystone Av. Bill Branda, 9900 Karlov Av. Aron Sprung, 2555 Gross Point Rd. Dennis Hansen, 2525 Wellington Ct. #305, Evanston Linda Zemtseff, 9908 Karlov Av. Rudolfo Garcia, 9936 Keystone Av. Grant Farrar, Corporation Counsel, City of Evanston Mark Tendom, Alderman of 6 th Ward, Evanston Marien Varela, 9936 Keystone Av. Bill Graham, 9965 Gross Point Rd. (Schaefer s) David Kleiman, 2536 Wellington Ct., Evanston VOSDOCS-# v1- Master_Plan_Commission_Report_for_combined_cases_regarding_the_proposed_Walgreens_at_4009_Old_Orchard_Road 26 of 33

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70 STAFF REPORT P: Zoning Map Amendment Community Development Department Council Chambers, 7:30 PM, December 6, 2012 To: From: Re: Paul Luke, Chairman, Skokie Plan Commission Mike Voitik, Planning Technician Zoning Map Amendment: Crawford Avenue Related Cases P: Zoning Map Amendment P: Alley Vacations P: Subdivision P: Special Use Permit P: Special Use Permit General Information Location Purpose Petitioner Size of Site Existing Zoning & Land Use Adjacent Zoning & Land Use Comprehensive Plan Crawford Avenue To amend the zoning map from R1 Single-Family to B2 Commercial for the northern 39 feet of the south 50 feet of the property commonly known as Crawford Avenue. MJS UBAA, LLC 4, square feet (0.092 acres) with 39 feet of frontage on Crawford Avenue. R1 Single-Family parking lot for Crawford Avenue North South East West B2 Commercial vacant bar/restaurant, special trades contractor s office, vacant storefronts R1 Single-Family parking lot for Crawford Avenue, detached residences R2 Single-Family Residential detached residences (Evanston) R2 Single-Family Residential detached residences The subject site is designated as retail/service employment STAFF ANALYSIS Petitioner s Submittal The petitioner is requesting to amend the zoning map from R1 Single-Family to B2 Commercial for the northern 39 feet of the south 50 feet of the property commonly known as Crawford Avenue. The petitioner desires to rezone the property in # v1 Staff Report P Zoning Map Amendment: Crawford Avenue 1 of 5

71 order to construct a new Walgreens drug store with a drive-through pharmacy at 4009 Old Orchard Road (case P). The property is currently being used for a commercial parking lot by the storefronts at Crawford. The southern 11 feet of the south 50 feet this property will remain zoned R1 Single-Family because it will lie within the southern half of a new 22-foot-wide alley that will separate the proposed Walgreens from the residences to the south (case P). Despite its R1 zoning, the subject site has been used for commercial purposes since Comments Staff Comment and Review sheets were sent to all pertinent departments. Other than the Planning Division, all other departments had no comments. Planning Division The Planning Division has reviewed the submitted materials and supports the proposed zoning map amendment. Rezoning the property will create a larger site for the proposed Walgreens to develop its site plan within. The proposed zoning map amendment is consistent with the retail/service employment land use designation in the Comprehensive Plan. The proposed Walgreens fits well within the zoning guidelines of the B2 Commercial district because it is a commercial establishment whose service area extends outside the immediate neighborhood of the facility. The southern 9 feet of the subject site has been zoned A Single Family/R1 Single Family since A variance was granted in 1952 allowing the residentially-zoned portion of the property to be used for commercial purposes. The northern 25 feet was zoned E Commercial until sometime between 1952 and 1956 when this portion of the subject site was rezoned to R1. Until the 1950 s, the property appears to have been vacant or used for agricultural purposes. Since the late 1950 s, the subject site has been occupied by a parking lot that is used by the storefronts at Crawford Avenue. Current surrounding uses include a vacant bar and restaurant, a special trade contractor s office, vacant storefronts, a portion of the parking lot for Crawford Avenue, and detached residences. The land use trend in the general area within the past 25 years has been towards commercial uses along Old Orchard Road, commercial and detached residential uses along the west side of Crawford Avenue, detached residential uses along the east side of Crawford Avenue (City of Evanston), detached residential uses to the west of the subject site, and commercial uses, attached residential uses, and multifamily residential uses along the north side of Harrison Street (City of Evanston). The zoning on Skokie s side of the border has remained consistent since 1970, when most commercial uses in the immediate area along Gross Point Road, Old Orchard Road, and Crawford Avenue were rezoned from B1 Service Commercial to B2 # v1 Staff Report P Zoning Map Amendment: Crawford Avenue 2 of 5

72 Commercial. The residential neighborhood to the south and west of the subject site has been zoned A Single Family/R1 Single Family since the 1940 s. On the Evanston side of the border, the zoning has remained consistent along the east side of Crawford Avenue since at least the 1960 s. A large portion of the area to the north of Harrison Street, between Gross Point Road and Crawford Avenue, was zoned B1 Business until the late 1980 s when the property was rezoned to R4 General Residential and redeveloped from manufacturing and commercial uses to townhouses and condominiums. STAFF RECOMMENDATIONS Staff recommends that the petitioner s request to amend the zoning map to change the subject site from R1 Single-Family to B2 Commercial be GRANTED, subject to the attached Proposed Positive Findings of Fact. ATTACHMENTS 1. Plan Commission Positive Findings of Fact for P 2. Land Use and Zoning Map # v1 Staff Report P Zoning Map Amendment: Crawford Avenue 3 of 5

73 Proposed Positive Findings of Fact P: Zoning Map Amendment Community Development Department Council Chambers, 7:30 PM, December 6, Consideration Existing use of property within the general area of the property in question. Findings The subject site consists of a portion of a parking lot that is used by the storefronts located at Crawford Avenue. The surrounding uses consist of a vacant bar and restaurant, a special trade contractor s office, vacant storefronts, a portion of the parking lot for Crawford Avenue, and detached residences. The existing uses in the general area should not be negatively impacted by the proposed zoning map amendment. 2 Consideration The zoning classification of property within the general area of the property in question. Findings Property to the north of the subject site is zoned B2 Commercial. Property to the south of the subject site is zoned R1 Single-Family. Property to the east of the subject site is zoned R2 Single-Family (City of Evanston). Property to the west of the subject site is zoned R1 Single-Family. 3 Consideration The suitability of the property in question to the uses permitted under the existing zoning classification Findings While parking, as a principal use, is not currently permitted in the R1 Single-Family district, the existing parking lot is allowed under a 1952 ordinance that granted a variance to allow commercial uses on the property. The subject site has been continuously used for commercial purposes since that time. # v1 Staff Report P Zoning Map Amendment: Crawford Avenue 4 of 5

74 4 Consideration The trend of development, if any, in the general area, on the property in question, including changes, if any, which have taken place since the day the property in question was placed in its present zoning classification. Findings The southern 9 feet of the subject site has been zoned A Single Family/R1 Single Family since A variance was granted in 1952 allowing the residentially-zoned portion of the property to be used for commercial purposes. The northern 25 feet was zoned E Commercial until sometime between 1952 and 1956 when this portion of the subject site was rezoned to R1. Until the 1950 s, the property appears to have been vacant or used for agricultural purposes. Since the late 1950 s, the subject site has been occupied by a parking lot that is used by the storefronts at Crawford Avenue. The land use trend in the general area within the past 25 years has been towards commercial uses along Old Orchard Road, commercial and detached residential uses along the west side of Crawford Avenue, detached residential uses along the east side of Crawford Avenue (City of Evanston), detached residential uses to the west of the subject site, and commercial uses, attached residential uses, and multifamily residential uses along the north side of Harrison Street (City of Evanston). # v1 Staff Report P Zoning Map Amendment: Crawford Avenue 5 of 5

75 KARLOV CITY OF EVANSTON VILLAGE OF SKOKIE SUBJECT SITE STREET ROAD P: Crawford Avenue (Zoning Map Amendment) KEYSTONE NORTH CITY OF EVANSTON C2 COMMERCIAL HARRISON OLD ORCHARD LAW OFFICE CLINIC B2 COMMERCIAL R1 LIQUOR STORE SINGLE-FAMILY RESIDENTIAL VACANT CONDOMINIUMS R1 B2 SINGLE-FAMILY RESIDENTIAL CRAWFORD COLFAX PLACE R2 SINGLE-FAMILY RESIDENTIAL R1 AVENUE AVENUE VILLAGE OF SKOKIE SINGLE-FAMILY RESIDENTIAL HARRISON ST. CONDOMINIUMS AVENUE R4 GENERAL RESIDENTIAL R1 GROSS POINT R4 GENERAL RESIDENTIAL ROAD SINGLE-FAMILY RESIDENTIAL

76 STAFF REPORT P: Zoning Map Amendment Community Development Department Council Chambers, 7:30 PM, December 6, 2012 To: From: Re: Paul Luke, Chairman, Skokie Plan Commission Mike Voitik, Planning Technician Zoning Map Amendment: 9945 Keystone Avenue Related Cases P: Zoning Map Amendment P: Alley Vacations P: Subdivision P: Special Use Permit P: Special Use Permit General Information Location Purpose Petitioner Size of Site Existing Zoning & Land Use Adjacent Zoning & Land Use Comprehensive Plan 9945 Keystone Avenue To amend the zoning map from R1 Single-Family to B2 Commercial for 9945 Keystone Avenue, except for the southern 11 feet. Peter and Okcha Kim 5, square feet (0.116 acres) with feet of frontage on Keystone Avenue. R1 Single-Family detached residence North B2 Commercial vacant lot, parking lot for 9956 Crawford Avenue South East West R1 Single-Family detached residences B2 Commercial parking lot for Crawford Avenue B2 Commercial liquor store R1 Single-Family detached residences The subject site is designated as retail/service employment STAFF ANALYSIS Petitioner s Submittal The petitioner is requesting to amend the zoning map from R1 Single-Family to B2 Commercial for 9945 Keystone Avenue, except for the southern 11 feet. The petitioner # v1 Staff Report P Zoning Map Amendment: 9945 Keystone Avenue 1 of 5

77 desires to rezone the property in order to construct a new Walgreens drug store with a drive-through pharmacy at 4009 Old Orchard Road (case P). The property is currently the site of a detached residence. The southern 11 feet of this property will remain zoned R1 Single-Family because it will lie within the southern half of a new 22- foot-wide alley that will separate the proposed Walgreens from the residences to the south (case P). Comments Staff Comment and Review sheets were sent to all pertinent departments. Other than the Planning Division, all other departments had no comments. Planning Division The Planning Division has reviewed the submitted materials and supports the proposed zoning map amendment. Rezoning the property will create a larger site for the proposed Walgreens to develop its site plan within. Although the proposed zoning map amendment is not consistent with the land use designation in the Comprehensive Plan, the subject site is adjacent to commercially-zoned property that is located at an intersection of 2 arterial streets (Old Orchard Road/Harrison Street and Crawford Avenue). The proposed Walgreens fits well within the zoning guidelines of the B2 Commercial district because it is a commercial establishment whose service area extends outside the immediate neighborhood of the facility. Furthermore, the existing lot at 9945 Keystone Avenue is only feet wide and does not meet the current minimum lot width requirement for the R1 Single-Family district. If the building on the lot is significantly damaged or destroyed, the property cannot be redeveloped with a new single-family residence. The subject site has been zoned A Single Family/R1 Single Family since The subject site has been occupied by a single-family residence since 1953 and appears to have been vacant or used for agricultural purposes prior to that time. Current surrounding uses include a vacant bar and restaurant, a special trade contractor s office, vacant storefronts, a portion of the parking lot for Crawford Avenue, a liquor store, and detached residences. The land use trend in the general area within the past 25 years has been towards commercial uses along Old Orchard Road, commercial and detached residential uses along the west side of Crawford Avenue, detached residential uses along the east side of Crawford Avenue (City of Evanston), detached residential uses to the west of the subject site, and commercial uses, attached residential uses, and multifamily residential uses along the north side of Harrison Street (City of Evanston). The zoning on Skokie s side of the border has remained consistent since 1970, when most commercial uses in the immediate area along Gross Point Road, Old Orchard Road, and Crawford Avenue were rezoned from B1 Service Commercial to B2 Commercial. The residential neighborhood to the south and west of the subject site # v1 Staff Report P Zoning Map Amendment: 9945 Keystone Avenue 2 of 5

78 has been zoned A Single Family/R1 Single Family since the 1940 s. On the Evanston side of the border, the zoning has remained consistent along the east side of Crawford Avenue since at least the 1960 s. A large portion of the area to the north of Harrison Street, between Gross Point Road and Crawford Avenue, was zoned B1 Business until the late 1980 s when the property was rezoned to R4 General Residential and redeveloped from manufacturing and commercial uses to townhouses and condominiums. STAFF RECOMMENDATIONS Staff recommends that the petitioner s request to amend the zoning map to change the subject site from R1 Single-Family to B2 Commercial be GRANTED, subject to the attached Proposed Positive Findings of Fact. ATTACHMENTS 1. Plan Commission Positive Findings of Fact for P 2. Land Use and Zoning Map # v1 Staff Report P Zoning Map Amendment: 9945 Keystone Avenue 3 of 5

79 Proposed Positive Findings of Fact P: Zoning Map Amendment Community Development Department Council Chambers, 7:30 PM, December 6, Consideration Existing use of property within the general area of the property in question. Findings The subject site currently contains a detached residence. The surrounding uses consist of a vacant bar and restaurant, a special trade contractor s office, vacant storefronts, a portion of the parking lot for Crawford Avenue, a liquor store, and detached residences. The existing uses in the general area should not be negatively impacted by the proposed zoning map amendment. 2 Consideration The zoning classification of property within the general area of the property in question. Findings Property to the north and east of the subject site is zoned B2 Commercial. Property to the south and west of the subject site is zoned R1 Single-Family. 3 Consideration The suitability of the property in question to the uses permitted under the existing zoning classification Findings Although detached residences are a permitted use in the R1 Single- Family district, the property in question is not well-suited for this type of use because it does not meet the current minimum lot width requirement for the district. If the building on the lot is significantly damaged or destroyed, the property cannot be redeveloped with a new single-family residence. # v1 Staff Report P Zoning Map Amendment: 9945 Keystone Avenue 4 of 5

80 4 Consideration The trend of development, if any, in the general area, on the property in question, including changes, if any, which have taken place since the day the property in question was placed in its present zoning classification. Findings The subject site has been zoned A Single Family/R1 Single Family since The subject site has been occupied by a single-family residence since 1953 and appears to have been vacant or used for agricultural purposes prior to that time. The land use trend in the general area within the past 25 years has been towards commercial uses along Old Orchard Road, commercial and detached residential uses along the west side of Crawford Avenue, detached residential uses along the east side of Crawford Avenue (City of Evanston), detached residential uses to the west of the subject site, and commercial uses, attached residential uses and multifamily residential uses along the north side of Harrison Street (City of Evanston). # v1 Staff Report P Zoning Map Amendment: 9945 Keystone Avenue 5 of 5

81 KARLOV CITY OF EVANSTON VILLAGE OF SKOKIE STREET ROAD SUBJECT SITE P: 9945 Keystone Avenue (Zoning Map Amendment) KEYSTONE NORTH CITY OF EVANSTON C2 COMMERCIAL HARRISON OLD ORCHARD LAW OFFICE CLINIC B2 COMMERCIAL R1 LIQUOR STORE SINGLE-FAMILY RESIDENTIAL VACANT CONDOMINIUMS R1 B2 SINGLE-FAMILY RESIDENTIAL CRAWFORD COLFAX PLACE R2 AVENUE SINGLE-FAMILY RESIDENTIAL R1 AVENUE VILLAGE OF SKOKIE SINGLE-FAMILY RESIDENTIAL HARRISON ST. CONDOMINIUMS AVENUE R4 GENERAL RESIDENTIAL R1 GROSS POINT R4 GENERAL RESIDENTIAL ROAD SINGLE-FAMILY RESIDENTIAL

82 STAFF REPORT P: Alley Vacation Community Development Department Council Chambers, 7:30 PM, December 6, 2012 To: From: Re: Paul Luke, Chairman, Skokie Plan Commission Mike Voitik, Planning Technician Alley Vacations Bounded by Dempster Street, Harding Avenue, Crain Street, and Crawford Avenue Related Cases P: Zoning Map Amendment P: Zoning Map Amendment P: Subdivision P: Special Use Permit P: Special Use Permit General Information Location Purpose Petitioner Size of Site Existing Zoning & Land Use Adjacent Zoning & Land Use Improved alleys, as follows: The east-west alley between the 9900 block of Crawford and Keystone Avenues. The northern feet of the north-south alley between the 9900 block of Crawford and Keystone Avenues. To vacate approximately linear feet of improved public alleys. MJS UBAA, LLC; 4033 Old Orchard Road, LLC; and Peter and Okcha Kim The alleys total approximately feet in length and 16 feet in width. The total area of the alleys is 5, square feet (0.116 acres). B2 Commercial asphalt and concrete-paved alleys North South East R4 General Residential multifamily residences (Evanston) B2 Commercial parking lot and vacant land R1 Single-Family detached residences B2 Commercial vacant bar/restaurant, special trades contractor s office, vacant storefronts # v1 Staff Report P: Alley Vacations Bounded by Old Orchard Road, Crawford Avenue, Colfax Street, and Keystone Avenue 1 of 3

83 Comprehensive Plan West B2 Commercial liquor store R1 Single Family detached residences The alleys are designated as retail/service employment and single family detached residential STAFF ANALYSIS Petitioner s Submittal The petitioners are requesting the vacation of the east-west alley and the northern feet of the north-south alley, both being in the 9900 block between Crawford Avenue and Keystone Avenue. The remainder of the north-south alley on this block is not proposed to be vacated. At the present time, both alleys are improved and concrete- or asphalt-paved. Overhead utility lines run along the north side of the eastwest alley and the east side of the north-south alley. The petitioners intend to vacate the alleys, tear down the commercial buildings at Crawford Avenue, and raze the single-family residence at 9945 Keystone Avenue in order to construct a new Walgreens drug store with a drive-through pharmacy (case P). Upon vacation of the 2 alleys, a new 22-foot-wide east-west alley will be dedicated to the south of the subject site within an area presently occupied by a parking lot for the storefronts on Crawford Avenue and a detached single-family residence. The new right-of-way will function as both a public alley and an access driveway to the Walgreens, and will continue to provide access to the north-south alley to the south of the subject site. A 12-inch sewer main presently runs within the east-west alley. Its future use or relocation will need to be evaluated. The existing overhead utility lines in the east-west alley will be relocated into the south side of the new east-west alley. Comments Staff Comment and Review sheets were sent to all pertinent departments. Other than the Planning Division, all other departments had no comments. Planning Division The Planning Division staff supports the proposed alley vacations. The vacation of the alleys will create a larger, more suitable site for the proposed Walgreens to locate within. The petitioner shall bear all costs associated with the relocation of the existing overhead utility lines that run within the alleys. Prior to the hearing of the case before the Board of Trustees, the petitioner shall clarify its plan for the existing 12-inch sewer main that is located within the existing east-west alley. The petitioner shall bear all costs associated with relocating or abandoning the sewer as it cannot remain in the area of the vacated alley unless it is used to serve the proposed building. # v1 Staff Report P: Alley Vacations Bounded by Old Orchard Road, Crawford Avenue, Colfax Street, and Keystone Avenue 2 of 3

84 No compensation is being requested by the Village for the vacated alley because the petitioner will be dedicating a public alley of similar square footage as part of the subdivision (case P). STAFF RECOMMENDATIONS Staff recommends that the proposed alley vacation be GRANTED subject to the following conditions: 1. Prior to the hearing before the Board of Trustees, the petitioner shall clarify its plan for the existing 12-inch sewer main that is located within the east-west alley. 2. The property shall be vacated pursuant to the Plat of Vacation dated November 1, 2012, revised November 30, 2012, and as may be further revised with the approval of the Village Manager, or designee, and Corporation Counsel. 3. The petitioner shall bear all costs associated with relocating or abandoning the sewer as it cannot remain in the area of the vacated alley unless it is used to serve the proposed building. 4. Upon the passage of the ordinance by the Board of Trustees, the Mylar of the Plat of Vacation shall be submitted to the Village with all signatures other than Village staff or elected officials. 5. The vacation shall be effective upon the recording of a Plat of Vacation by the Village in the Office of the Recorder of Deeds of Cook County, Illinois. ATTACHMENTS 1. Site Photos 2. Plat of Vacation, revised November 30, Land Use and Zoning Map # v1 Staff Report P: Alley Vacations Bounded by Old Orchard Road, Crawford Avenue, Colfax Street, and Keystone Avenue 3 of 3

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86 SHEET PROJ. MGR.: PROPOSED WALGREENS DATE REVISIONS DRAWN BY OF PROJ. ASSOC.: DRAWN BY: DATE: SKOKIE, ILLINOIS TM SCALE: PLAT OF VACATION

87 COLFAX PLACE KARLOV CITY OF EVANSTON VILLAGE OF SKOKIE STREET ROAD SUBJECT SITE P: Alley Vacation KEYSTONE CITY OF EVANSTON C2 COMMERCIAL HARRISON OLD ORCHARD LAW OFFICE CLINIC B2 COMMERCIAL LIQUOR STORE VACANT CONDOMINIUMS B2 R1 SINGLE-FAMILY RESIDENTIAL R1 SINGLE-FAMILY RESIDENTIAL CRAWFORD AVENUE AVENUE VILLAGE OF SKOKIE CONDOMINIUMS GROSS POINT R4 GENERAL RESIDENTIAL ROAD AVENUE R2 SINGLE-FAMILY RESIDENTIAL R4 GENERAL RESIDENTIAL NORTH R1 SINGLE-FAMILY RESIDENTIAL HARRISON ST. R1 SINGLE-FAMILY RESIDENTIAL

88 STAFF REPORT P: Subdivision Community Development Department Council Chambers, 7:30 PM, December 6, 2012 To: Paul Luke, Chairman, Skokie Plan Commission From: Mike Voitik, Planning Technician Re: Subdivision: Crawford Avenue, 4033 Old Orchard Road, and 9945 Keystone Avenue Related Cases P: Zoning Map Amendment P: Zoning Map Amendment P: Alley Vacations P: Special Use Permit P: Special Use Permit General Information Location Crawford Avenue, 4033 Old Orchard Road, and 9945 Keystone Avenue Purpose Petitioner Size of Site Existing Zoning & Land Use Adjacent Zoning & Land Use To subdivide 13 parcels into 1 lot and dedicate land for the purpose of creating a new east-west alley and adding right-ofway for Old Orchard Road. MJS UBAA, LLC; 4033 Old Orchard Road, LLC; and Peter and Okcha Kim 47,020 square feet (1.078 acres) with feet of frontage on Crawford Avenue, feet of frontage on Old Orchard Road, and feet of frontage on Keystone Avenue. B2 Commercial vacant bar/restaurant, special trades contractor s office, vacant storefronts, parking lot for 9956 Crawford Avenue, vacant land, asphalt and concrete-paved alleys R1 Single-Family detached residence, parking lot for Crawford Avenue North South East West R4 General Residential multifamily residences (Evanston) R1 Single-Family detached residences R2 Single-Family Residential detached residences (Evanston) B2 Commercial liquor store R1 Single Family detached residences # v1 Staff Report P: Subdivision: Crawford Avenue, 4033 Old Orchard Road, and 9945 Keystone Avenue 1 of 3

89 Comprehensive Plan The site is designated as retail/service employment and single family detached residential. SITE INFORMATION Public sidewalks are located along Crawford Avenue, Old Orchard Road, and Keystone Avenue Overhead utilities run along the north side of the east-west alley and the east side of the north-south alley. One 1-way westbound driveway provides access from southbound Crawford Avenue into the parking lot located to the south of 9946 Crawford. Traffic is restricted from turning left from this driveway onto the north-south alley The site is served by the CTA 201 bus, which has a stop located one block west of the subject site at the intersection of Old Orchard Road and Gross Point Road. STAFF ANALYSIS Petitioner s Submittal The petitioner is requesting to subdivide 13 parcels into 1 lot at the property currently addressed Crawford Avenue, 4033 Old Orchard Road, and 9945 Keystone Avenue in a B2 Commercial district and an R1 Single-Family district. In conjunction with the subdivision, the petitioner will dedicate land for the purpose of creating a new east-west alley and adding right-of-way for Old Orchard Road. The subdivision is requested as part of the redevelopment of the property into a Walgreens pharmacy. A 3-foot-wide by foot-long dedication is requested along the south side of Old Orchard Road in order to widen the right-of-way to 33 feet from centerline, as required by Section 94-6 of the Village Code. A 15-foot by 15-foot by foot dedication at the southwest corner of Old Orchard Road and Crawford Avenue is requested for future widening of the intersection. Additionally, a 22-foot-wide by foot-long dedication of right-of-way is requested along the south side of the subject site to allow for the construction of a new east-west public alley. The new alley will provide access from Crawford Avenue and Keystone Avenue to the Walgreens and the existing northsouth alley to the south of the subject site. Comments Staff Comment and Review sheets were sent to all pertinent departments. Other than the Planning Division, all other departments had no comments. Planning Division The Planning Division supports the proposed subdivision. The subdivision will meet all requirements of the Village Code and Map Data Policy. # v1 Staff Report P: Subdivision: Crawford Avenue, 4033 Old Orchard Road, and 9945 Keystone Avenue 2 of 3

90 STAFF RECOMMENDATIONS Staff recommends that the petitioner s request to subdivide the subject site be GRANTED subject to conditions listed below: 1. The property must be subdivided and land must be dedicated pursuant to the Old Orchard-Crawford Subdivision dated November 1, 2012, revised November 30, 2012, and as may be further revised with the approval of the Village Manager, or designee, and Corporation Counsel. 2. Upon the passage of the ordinance by the Board of Trustees, the Mylar of the Old Orchard-Crawford Subdivision must be submitted to the Village with all signatures other than Village staff or elected officials. 3. The Old Orchard-Crawford Subdivision shall be effective upon its recording by the Village in the Office of the Recorder of Deeds of Cook County, Illinois. 4. All monuments must be set no later than 1 year after the date of the recording of the plat. 5. The petitioner must submit to the Planning Division electronic files of the plat of subdivision in approved and finalized form. The files must be scaled drawing files in AutoCAD format (version 2010 or older). The drawings must be formatted to SPCS, NAD83, HARN 2007, with SPCS north being straight up, and the primary units in U.S. Survey Feet. All elements must be contained within a single file, no XREF or PDF attachment files shall be used. 6. If work is to be performed on public property or if public property is utilized or impacted during construction and or development, the owner must provide, or must 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. 7. The petitioner must comply with all Federal and State statutes, laws, rules and regulations and all Village codes, ordinances, rules, and regulations. ATTACHMENTS 1. Plat of Old Orchard-Crawford Subdivision, revised November 30, Land Use and Zoning Map # v1 Staff Report P: Subdivision: Crawford Avenue, 4033 Old Orchard Road, and 9945 Keystone Avenue 3 of 3

91 OLD ORCHARD-CRAWFORD SUBDIVISION SKOKIE, ILLINOIS PRELIMINARY PLAT OF SUBDIVISION

92 KARLOV CITY OF EVANSTON VILLAGE OF SKOKIE STREET ROAD SUBJECT SITE R P: Crawford Avenue, 4033 Old Orchard Road, and 9945 Keystone Avenue (Subdivision) KEYSTONE CITY OF EVANSTON C2 COMMERCIAL CONDOMINIUMS HARRISON OLD ORCHARD LAW OFFICE CLINIC B2 COMMERCIAL R1 LIQUOR STORE SINGLE-FAMILY RESIDENTIAL B2 SINGLE-FAMILY RESIDENTIAL CRAWFORD COLFAX PLACE R2 AVENUE AVENUE VILLAGE OF SKOKIE SINGLE-FAMILY RESIDENTIAL HARRISON ST. CONDOMINIUMS AVENUE R4 GROSS POINT R4 GENERAL RESIDENTIAL ROAD GENERAL RESIDENTIAL NORTH R1 SINGLE-FAMILY RESIDENTIAL R1 SINGLE-FAMILY RESIDENTIAL

93 STAFF REPORT P: Special Use Permit Community Development Department Council Chambers, 7:30 PM, December 6, 2012 To: From: Case: Paul Luke, Plan Commission Chairperson Steve Marciani, AICP, Planning Supervisor P: Special Use Permit Drive-through facility at a pharmacy Related Cases P: Zoning Map Amendment P: Zoning Chapter Amendment P: Alley Vacation P: Subdivision P: Special Use Permit General Information Location Purpose Petitioners Size of Site Existing Zoning & Land Use 4009 Old Orchard Road A request for a special use permit to operate a drive-through facility for a pharmacy. MJS UBAA, LLC; 4033 Old Orchard Road, LLC; and Peter and Okcha Kim 40,795 ft 2 (0.937 acres) B2 Commercial vacant bar/restaurant, special trades contractor s office, vacant storefronts, parking lot for 9956 Crawford Avenue, vacant land, asphalt and concrete-paved alleys R1 Single-Family detached residence, parking lot for Crawford Avenue Adjacent Zoning & Land Use North South East West R4 General Residential multifamily residences (Evanston) R1 Single-Family detached residences R2 Single-Family Residential detached residences (Evanston) B2 Commercial liquor store R1 Single Family detached residences Comprehensive Plan The site is designated as retail/service employment and single family detached residential. VOSDOCS-# v1-Staff_Report_for_ P Special_use_permit_for_a_drivethrough_facility_at_4009_Old_Orchard_Road 1 of 9

94 SITE INFORMATION Public sidewalks are located along Crawford Avenue, Old Orchard Road, and Keystone Avenue Overhead utilities run along the north side of the east-west alley and the east side of the north-south alley. One 1-way westbound driveway provides access from southbound Crawford Avenue into the parking lot located to the south of 9946 Crawford. The site is served by the CTA 201 bus, which has a stop located one block west of the subject site at the intersection of Old Orchard Road and Gross Point Road. PETITIONERS SUBMITTAL The petitioners are requesting a special use permit for a drive-through facility for a proposed Walgreens store. The petitioner contends: The proposed property will enhance property values by reusing a vacant bar and vacant lot with a modern and neighborhood friendly drug store and bring the property to current standards regarding public utilities and storm water management. Traffic impacts are expected to be minimal with access and egress mostly from major area streets. STAFF ANALYSIS Staff Comment and Review sheets were sent to all pertinent departments. Staff comments on the subject case were received from Engineering Division and Planning Division. All other departments returned the sheets with no comments. Engineering Division A Traffic Impact Study was prepared by Kenig, Lindren, O Hara, Aboona, Inc. (KLOA) which analyzed the traffic impacts of the drive-through facility and for the development. The location of the drive through for the pharmacy is acceptable with no adverse impact to the site or area. The plan indicates stacking for 4 to 5 cars which will insure the drive-through operations won t spill out into the east-west drive aisle. Per the Traffic Impact Study drive-through activity will generate maximum queues of 2-3 vehicles with an average of 1 vehicle. The number of curb cuts and the location and use of the relocated alley to serve the site minimizes impact to the adjacent street network system. The off-street parking requirement for the proposed prototypical 14,490 gross SF building is 46 parking spaces, after deductions, based on the 1/300 SF of net floor area and a 1/200 for a small consult room. The submitted site plan indicates a total of 44 onsite parking spaces (which includes 2 handicapped parking spaces). Staff VOSDOCS-# v1-Staff_Report_for_ P Special_use_permit_for_a_drivethrough_facility_at_4009_Old_Orchard_Road 2 of 9

95 recommends that the size of the building and the final design of the floor plan results in no need for a parking variance. We are aware of the addition off-site parking spaces on the east side of Keystone Ave, which benefits the area. The bicycle parking requirement for 2 spaces is not indicated on the plan, but must be complied with. The loading area is located on the south side of the building. The pharmacy drive-through is located on the west side of the building and will operate one-way south bound. A condition of approval is that the loading and trash pick-up activity has to occur without blocking the public alley. The access needs for this site plan are met. The proposed development of this site will have minimum effect on the traffic along Old Orchard, Crawford, and Keystone, and the internal site circulation and parking layout is functional and acceptable. It is important to note that the consolidation of the 2 driveways on Old Orchard Road into 1 driveway opposite Wellington Court will have a positive traffic impact on traffic flow on Old Orchard Road. The Engineering Division has no objection to the proposed improvements and recommends approval. Approval is based on the concurrence with the Recommended Conditions of Approval. Please note also that the Village will install the speed limit of 15 MPH signs in the new east/west public alley. Planning Division Planning is supportive of the drive-through facility at this location with a few minor site plan modifications. This type of drive-through has a very low volume and a low impact on the surrounding community. A retaining wall and landscaping are being placed along Keystone Avenue to screen the drive-through lane, and a decorative wall is being placed along the south side of the alley to screen the house at 9939 Keystone from headlights. In addition to the Engineering Division s plan modifications noted above and in the conditions below, Planning is requiring the following items to bring the plan into compliance with Village Code: 1) The bypass lane must be increase to 14 in width. This can be achieved by reducing depth of the west facing parking spaces to 16 with a 2 foot overhang. 2) The retaining or screening walls may not exceed 30 in height within the 15 sight distance at the north-south alley intersection. Furthermore, pedestrian sidewalk access to the northwest corner of the site, similar to what is proposed to on the northeast corner of the site, should be added to the site plan. Any additional residual dimensional savings should be added to landscaping yards. VOSDOCS-# v1-Staff_Report_for_ P Special_use_permit_for_a_drivethrough_facility_at_4009_Old_Orchard_Road 3 of 9

96 APPEARANCE COMMISSION The Appearance Commission reviewed and approved the facades and signage for a Walgreens design with 5 ayes, 0 nays, and 2 members absent on November 14, 2012 ( A). The plans included a precast concrete wall of a fieldstone design, to be located in the north side yards of the two adjacent residential properties along the proposed alley, Walgreens signs on all four facades with the south wall sign not be, W logos and Pharmacy signs on the Crawford and Old Orchard façades, a monument sign at the corner of Crawford and Old Orchard, and a landscape plan with final approval by Village staff. The Appearance Commission recommended approval for the follow 4 items of relief from the Sign chapter of the Village Code. These items of relief were not requested by the petitioner at the time of the Plan Commission submittal. The Plan Commission must make a recommendation on each of the items of relief to the Village Board (c)(1)b.1. To allow wall signs on the Crawford Avenue, Old Orchard Road, and Keystone Avenue façades facing street frontages with residentially zoned property (c)(1)b.2. To allow a wall sign on the public access area (alley) façade that does not have a business entrance or display window (c)(2) To allow more than 1 wall sign per signable area on the Crawford and Old Orchard façades to include W logos and Pharmacy signs (c)(1) To allow letters and logos to be greater than 36 inches in height. Staff was opposed to the 2 nd item of relief for the wall sign on the south side of the building and continues to be opposed to Plan Commission recommending the granting of this relief. This item is not part of our recommendation for approval. STAFF RECOMMENDATIONS Staff recommends that the petitioners request for a special use permit to operate a drive-through facility for a pharmacy in a B2 Commercial district be APPROVED subject to the attached Positive Findings of Fact and Recommended Special Use Permit Conditions listed below. Staff further recommends that relief be APPROVED from the following 3 provisions of the Chapter 82 Signs of the Village Code in accordance with the plans approved by the Appearance Commission on November 14, 2012 in case A: (c)(1)b.1. To allow wall signs on the Crawford Avenue, Old Orchard Road, and Keystone Avenue façades facing street frontages with residentially zoned property. VOSDOCS-# v1-Staff_Report_for_ P Special_use_permit_for_a_drivethrough_facility_at_4009_Old_Orchard_Road 4 of 9

97 (c)(2) To allow more than 1 wall sign per signable area on the Crawford and Old Orchard façades to include W logos and Pharmacy signs (c)(1) To allow letters and logos to be greater than 36 inches in height. Staff further recommends that relief be DENIED from 82-27(c)(1)b.2. To allow a wall sign on the public access area (alley) façade that does not have a business entrance or display window. RECOMMENDED SPECIAL USE CONDITIONS 1. Prior to the hearing of this case before the Board of Trustees, the petitioner shall modify the site plan with the follow revisions: A. Provide all required off-street vehicle parking spaces on-site. B. Provide a minimum of 2 bicycle parking spaces designed in accordance with Village Code. C. Increase the width of the bypass lane on the west side of the property to 14. D. Reduce the west-facing parking spaces on the east side of the property to 16 with a 2 foot overhang. E. Reduce the height of the retaining or screening walls to not exceed 30 within the 15 sight distance at the north-south alley intersection. 2. Prior to the hearing of this case before the Board of Trustees, the petitioner shall provide a detailed floor plan depicting a building of such size and design so that no relief for off-street vehicle parking is required. 3. Prior to the hearing of this case before the Board of Trustees, the petitioner shall provide to the Community Development Department all required fees for relief from the Sign chapter of the Village Code. 4. The petitioner shall develop the Subject Property in substantial conformance with the final Village approved site plans dated XXX, landscape plans dated XXX, and building elevations dated XXX [dates to be added]. (Standard) 5. The proposed development shall provide the number of off-street vehicle parking spaces as required, without relief based on the final designed floor plan. (Engineering) 6. Vehicles shall not be allowed to be parked in or otherwise block common driveways, sidewalks, aisles, alleys, or other points of access at any time, shall only be parked in designated parking or loading spaces, and shall not overlap the striped lines of designated parking spaces. (Engineering) 7. The Owner/Operator will make necessary operation changes to insure that the alley is not blocked during any loading operations. (Engineering) 8. All private utilities serving the site must be underground. (Engineering) 9. All overhead utilities in adjacent right-of-way shall be relocated underground or VOSDOCS-# v1-Staff_Report_for_ P Special_use_permit_for_a_drivethrough_facility_at_4009_Old_Orchard_Road 5 of 9

98 relocated in accordance with Village policy and subject of ComEd approval. The petitioner shall bear the full cost of any utility relocation and/or conflicts. Construction permits shall not be granted until all utility relocation issues are resolved. (Engineering) 10. The petitioner shall implement any necessary operational improvements to ensure that stacking of vehicles within the drive-through lane will be contained on site and not impede or obstruct pedestrian or vehicular movements. (Standard) 11. Any outdoor sound systems shall at all times maintain audio levels that are compliant with the Skokie Village Code. (Standard) 12. 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) 13. All existing damaged public sidewalks or public sidewalks damaged due to the implementation of this plan shall be replaced. (Standard) 14. All objects and landscaping within a 15-foot sight distance triangle shall not exceed 30 inches in height, except traffic control devices listed in the Manual on Uniform Traffic Control Devices. (Standard) 15. 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) 16. All private and public sidewalks shall be maintained free of snow, ice, sleet, or other objects that may impede travel. (Standard) 17. All off-street parking spaces shall be legibly striped and maintained. (Standard) 18. Any plan to modify parking lot striping must be approved by the Director of Engineering. (Standard) 19. 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) 20. The owner of the Subject Property and its tenant shall ensure that employees park on the Subject Property. (Standard) 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. (Standard) VOSDOCS-# v1-Staff_Report_for_ P Special_use_permit_for_a_drivethrough_facility_at_4009_Old_Orchard_Road 6 of 9

99 22. All new construction, alterations, and remodeling shall meet current International Building and NFPA Life Safety Codes as amended. (Standard) 23. The petitioner shall obtain all required permits and approvals for improvements to County, State, or Federal rights-of-way from the governing jurisdiction. (Standard) 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. (Standard) 25. All signage shall conform to the Skokie Village Code. Any sign on the Subject Property that is in violation of that Code must be removed or modified to conform with the Village Code prior to the issuance of an occupancy permit. (Standard) 26. All modifications to building elevations, signage, and landscaping shall be subject to the review and approval of the Skokie Appearance Commission. (Standard) 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. (Standard) 28. Prior to the issuance of building permits, the petitioner shall submit to the Planning Division of the Community Development Department the name, address, and telephone number of the company and contact person responsible for site maintenance in compliance with the special use permit. (Standard) 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. (Standard) 30. The petitioner shall comply with all Federal and State statutes, laws, rules and regulations and all Village codes, ordinances, rules, and regulations. (Standard) 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. (Standard) VOSDOCS-# v1-Staff_Report_for_ P Special_use_permit_for_a_drivethrough_facility_at_4009_Old_Orchard_Road 7 of 9

100 ATTACHMENTS 1. Proposed Positive Findings of Fact for P 2. Site Plan, dated November 14, Landscaping Plan, November 14, General Floor Plan, dated November 2, Elevations (2 pages), dated November 2, Signage Plan, dated November 14, Land Use and Zoning Map VOSDOCS-# v1-Staff_Report_for_ P Special_use_permit_for_a_drivethrough_facility_at_4009_Old_Orchard_Road 8 of 9

101 Proposed Positive Findings of Fact P: Special Use Permit Community Development Department Council Chambers, 7:30 PM, December 6, Consideration The establishment, maintenance, or operation of the special use will not be detrimental to or endanger the public health, safety, morals, or general welfare; and the proposed building or use at the particular location is necessary or desirable to provide a service or a facility which is in the public interest and will contribute to the general welfare of the neighborhood or community. Findings A pharmacy drive-through facility is a low impact use and will not endanger the public s health, safety, morals, or general welfare. The use will contribute to the community by providing access to care for persons with mobility problems in the neighborhood and the larger community. 2 Consideration The proposed building or use will not substantially change the character of the neighborhood, will not have an undue adverse effect upon adjacent property or property values in the neighborhood, will not unduly aggravate traffic conditions, and will not unduly burden essential public services such as drainage facilities, public utilities, and those services pertaining to public health, safety, and welfare in general. Findings The pharmacy drive-through facility will not substantially change the character of the neighborhood. The facility will be screened from with landscaping on the west side of the site. Headlights from vehicles waiting at the drive-through window will be screened by a decorative wall. The proposed use should not have an adverse effect upon adjacent property or property values in the neighborhood, traffic conditions, or public services. 3 Consideration The proposed building(s) or use will be designed, arranged, and operated so as to permit the development and use of neighboring property in accordance with the applicable district regulations. Findings The pharmacy drive-through facility will permit the use of neighboring property in accordance with the applicable district regulations. 4 Consideration The proposed use will not alter or be contrary to the primary purpose of the zoning district of the area in which it is proposed, when its effect is considered in conjunction with the cumulative effect of the number of various special uses of all types already in the adjacent area and in the Village as a whole. Findings The proposed use will not alter or be contrary to the primary purpose of the B2 Commercial district. The proposed use should not be in conflict with nearby special uses. 5 Consideration The proposed use and its plan conform to the general intent of the Official Comprehensive Plan. Findings Except for the portion of the site that is currently occupied by a detached residence, the site is designated as retail/service employment in the Comprehensive Plan. The addition of 9945 Keystone is a logical extension of the retail/service employment area. VOSDOCS-# v1-Staff_Report_for_ P Special_use_permit_for_a_drivethrough_facility_at_4009_Old_Orchard_Road 9 of 9

102 RETAILDEVELOPMENT OLDORCHARD&CRAWFORD SKOKIE,ILLINOIS TERRACO,INC. DATE:NOVEMBER14,2012 OKW Architects PROJECTNUMBER:12038

103 12-POFR 1-PLAC SOD 1-GIBI EX. GINKGO 1-LIST 28-HEME 1-GIBI EX. GINKGO 2-GIBI SOD 11-POFR 20-VESP MONUMENT SIGN PROTECT DURING CONSTRUCTION EXISTING GINKGO EXISTING TREES - BOX ELDER, ASH,SLIPPERY ELM MULBERRY AND OTHER VOLUNTEER TREES TO BE REMOVED DATE REVISIONS DRAWN BY SOD SOD 12-RHAR 12-RHAR 45-COAC 10-TAME BRICK PAVERS 1-GIBI EXISTING MAPLE TO BE REMOVED 1-PLAC 2-LIST 8-TAME EXISTING MAPLE TO BE REMOVED 7-SPBU 13-ARME 2-QURO SOD 1-LIST 10-VIDE 14-EUAL 23-SPBU 1-PLAC TREE PROTECTION PLAN SCALE: 1" = 40'-0" 1-LIST NORTH 7-SPBU 2-QURO 3-IMCY 1-PLAC 8-ARME 11-RIAL 23-ARME 1-ACPL SOD 12-VIDE 1-ACPL 22-RHAR 1-ACPL SOD 6-IMCY SOD 3-IMCY 13-RHAR LANDSCAPE PLAN SCALE: PERIMETER PROPERTY LINE FENCE ALTERNATING BOARD 1" X 6" 4" X 4" 6 FOOT BOARD ON BOARD WOOD FENCE PLACED ON TOP OF RETAINING WALL 1" = 20'-0" NORTH PROPOSED WALGREEN'S STORE SKOKIE, ILLINOIS PRELIMINARY LANDSCAPE PLAN 2" X 4" 1" X 6" 4" X 4" 2" X 4" 6.0' GENERAL NOTES: 1. ALL WOOD TO BE WESTERN RED CEDAR - NO. 2 GRADE. 2. ALL FASTENERS TO BE HOT-DIPPED GALVANIZED IRON OR ALUMINUM NOTE: POST SHOULD BE ATTACHED TO RETAINING WALL PROJ. MGR.: PROJ. ASSOC.: DRAWN BY: DATE: SCALE: SHEET BOARD ON BOARD FENCE OF NOT TO SCALE

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108 P: 4009 Old Orchard Road (Special Use Permit) KARLOV KEYSTONE CITY OF EVANSTON OLD ORCHARD VILLAGE OF SKOKIE ROAD SUBJECT SITE R1 NORTH CITY OF EVANSTON C2 COMMERCIAL LAW OFFICE CLINIC B2 COMMERCIAL R1 CONDOMINIUMS LIQUOR STORE SINGLE-FAMILY RESIDENTIAL B2 SINGLE-FAMILY RESIDENTIAL CRAWFORD COLFAX PLACE R2 AVENUE SINGLE-FAMILY RESIDENTIAL R1 AVENUE VILLAGE OF SKOKIE SINGLE-FAMILY RESIDENTIAL HARRISON ST. HARRISON CONDOMINIUMS AVENUE R4 GENERAL RESIDENTIAL R1 GROSS POINT R4 GENERAL RESIDENTIAL STREET ROAD SINGLE-FAMILY RESIDENTIAL

109 STAFF REPORT P: Special Use Permit Community Development Department Council Chambers, 7:30 PM, December 6, 2012 From: Case: Steve Marciani, AICP, Planning Supervisor P: Special Use Permit Sale of packaged beer, wine, and liquor sales Related Cases P: Zoning Map Amendment P: Zoning Chapter Amendment P: Alley Vacation P: Subdivision P: Special Use Permit General Information Location Purpose Petitioner Size of Site Existing Zoning & Land Use Adjacent Zoning & Land Use Comprehensive Plan 4009 Old Orchard Road Special use permit for packaged beer, wine, and liquor sales MJS UBAA, LLC; 4033 Old Orchard Road, LLC; and Peter and Okcha Kim 40,795 ft 2 (0.937 acres) B2 Commercial vacant bar/restaurant, special trades contractor s office, vacant storefronts, parking lot for 9956 Crawford Avenue, vacant land, asphalt and concrete-paved alleys R1 Single-Family detached residence, parking lot for Crawford Avenue North South East West R4 General Residential multifamily residences (Evanston) R1 Single-Family detached residences R2 Single-Family Residential detached residences (Evanston) B2 Commercial liquor store R1 Single Family detached residences The site is designated as retail/service employment and single family detached residential. SITE INFORMATION Public sidewalks are located along Crawford Avenue, Old Orchard Road, and Keystone Avenue # v1 Staff Report P: Special Use Permit for Packaged Beer, Wine, and Liquor Sales at 4009 Old Orchard Road 1 of 5

110 Overhead utilities run along the north side of the east-west alley and the east side of the north-south alley. One 1-way westbound driveway provides access from southbound Crawford Avenue into the parking lot located to the south of 9946 Crawford. The site is served by the CTA 201 bus, which has a stop located one block west of the subject site at the intersection of Old Orchard Road and Gross Point Road. PETITIONERS SUBMITTAL The petitioners are requesting a special use permit for packaged beer, wine, and liquor sales at a proposed Walgreens store. STAFF ANALYSIS Staff Comment and Review sheets were sent to all pertinent departments. All departments returned the sheets with no comments regarding the subject case. Staff recommends approval of the special use permit for packaged beer, wine, and liquor sales. The sale of packaged alcoholic beverages is becoming more common at drug stores chains in the area. The previous use on this site was a restaurant and bar where alcoholic beverages were sold and consumed for decades, including the sale of packaged liquor. This use will be packaged sale only and has the potential for less of an impact on the surrounding neighborhood. The hours of the sale of all packaged beer, wine, and liquor shall be in accordance with all state and local laws. The Class M License that would apply to this site restricts the sale to between 7 AM and 11 PM, with sales on Sunday beginning at 8 AM. APPEARANCE COMMISSION Appearance Commission review is not required. STAFF RECOMMENDATIONS Staff recommends that the petitioner s request for a special use permit for packaged, beer, wine, and liquor sales at 4009 Old Orchard Road be APPROVED, based upon the Proposed Positive Findings of Fact and subject to the recommended and standard special use permit conditions. RECOMMENDED SPECIAL USE CONDITIONS 1. The petitioners shall comply with all Federal and State statutes, laws, rules and regulations and all Village codes, ordinances, rules, and regulations. 2. 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 # v1 Staff Report P: Special Use Permit for Packaged Beer, Wine, and Liquor Sales at 4009 Old Orchard Road 2 of 5

111 applicable business licenses, should be revised or revoked. 3. The petitioners shall pay all costs related to any hearings conducted as a result of non-compliance with any of the provisions of the enabling ordinance. The costs shall include but not be limited to court reporter fees, attorney fees, and staff time required researching and conducting said hearing. ATTACHMENTS 1. Proposed Positive Findings of Fact for P 2. Land Use and Zoning Map # v1 Staff Report P: Special Use Permit for Packaged Beer, Wine, and Liquor Sales at 4009 Old Orchard Road 3 of 5

112 Proposed Positive Findings of Fact P: Special Use Permit Community Development Department Council Chambers, 7:30 PM, December 6, Consideration The establishment, maintenance, or operation of the special use will not be detrimental to or endanger the public health, safety, morals, or general welfare; and the proposed building or use at the particular location is necessary or desirable to provide a service or a facility which is in the public interest and will contribute to the general welfare of the neighborhood or community. Findings The proposed sale of packaged, beer, wine, and liquor will not be detrimental to or endanger the public health, safety, morals, or general welfare. The sale of packaged alcoholic beverages is common at other big box discount retailers and grocery stores in the area. 2 Consideration The proposed building or use will not substantially change the character of the neighborhood, will not have an undue adverse affect upon adjacent property or property values in the neighborhood, will not unduly aggravate traffic conditions, and will not unduly burden essential public services such as drainage facilities, public utilities, and those services pertaining to public health, safety, and welfare in general. Findings The proposed sale of packaged, beer, wine, and liquor will not have an adverse impact upon or change the character of the neighborhood. The previous use on this site was a restaurant and bar where alcoholic beverages were sold and consumed and packaged liquor sales were allowed. This use will be packaged sale only and is less intensive. 3 Consideration The proposed building(s) or use will be designed, arranged, and operated so as to permit the development and use of neighboring property in accordance with the applicable district regulations. Findings The proposed sale of packaged, beer, wine, and liquor will take place entirely within the confines of the building and will have no impact upon the development and use of neighboring property. 4 Consideration The proposed use will not alter or be contrary to the primary purpose of the zoning district of the area in which it is proposed, when its effect is considered in conjunction with the cumulative effect of the number of various special uses of all types already in the adjacent area and in the Village as a whole. Findings The proposed sale of packaged, beer, wine, and liquor is not contrary to the primary purpose of the B2 Commercial district. # v1 Staff Report P: Special Use Permit for Packaged Beer, Wine, and Liquor Sales at 4009 Old Orchard Road 4 of 5

113 5 Consideration The proposed use and its plan conform to the general intent of the Official Comprehensive Plan. Findings Except for the portion of the site that is currently occupied by a detached residence. The site is designated as retail/service employment in the Comprehensive Plan. The addition 9945 Keystone is a logical extension of the retail/service employment area. # v1 Staff Report P: Special Use Permit for Packaged Beer, Wine, and Liquor Sales at 4009 Old Orchard Road 5 of 5

114 P: 4009 Old Orchard Road (Special Use Permit) KARLOV KEYSTONE CITY OF EVANSTON OLD ORCHARD VILLAGE OF SKOKIE ROAD SUBJECT SITE R1 NORTH CITY OF EVANSTON C2 COMMERCIAL LAW OFFICE CLINIC B2 COMMERCIAL R1 CONDOMINIUMS LIQUOR STORE SINGLE-FAMILY RESIDENTIAL B2 SINGLE-FAMILY RESIDENTIAL CRAWFORD COLFAX PLACE R2 AVENUE SINGLE-FAMILY RESIDENTIAL R1 AVENUE VILLAGE OF SKOKIE SINGLE-FAMILY RESIDENTIAL HARRISON ST. HARRISON CONDOMINIUMS AVENUE R4 GENERAL RESIDENTIAL R1 GROSS POINT R4 GENERAL RESIDENTIAL STREET ROAD SINGLE-FAMILY RESIDENTIAL