DES PLAINES PLANNING AND ZONING BOARD MEETING MAY 22, 2018 MINUTES

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1 Page 1 DES PLAINES PLANNING AND ZONING BOARD MEETING MAY 22, 2018 MINUTES The Des Plaines Planning and Zoning Board Meeting held its regularly-scheduled meeting on Tuesday,, at 7 p.m. in Room 102 of the Des Plaines Civic Center. ZONING BOARD PRESENT: ABSENT: ALSO PRESENT: Catalano, Hofherr, Fowler, Saletnik, Schell Bader, Szabo Johanna Bye, AICP, Senior Planner/Community & Economic Development Gale Cerabona/Recording Secretary Vice Chair Saletnik called the meeting to order at 7:09 p.m. and read this evening s cases. Roll call was conducted. APPROVAL OF MINUTES A motion was made by Board Member Hofherr, seconded by Board Member Catalano, to approve the minutes of May 8, 2018, as presented. AYES: NAYES: Catalano, Hofherr, Fowler, Saletnik, Schell None ***MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY*** PUBLIC COMMENT There was no Public Comment. PUBLIC HEARING NEW BUSINESS 1. Address: 58 E. Northwest Highway Case CU The petitioner is requesting a Conditional Use under Section (F)3 of the 1998 Des Plaines Zoning Ordinance, as amended, to allow a drive-through facility for a financial institution (credit union) in the C-3 Commercial District, when located adjacent to a residential use.

2 Page 2 PIN: Petitioner: Partnership Financial Credit Union, 5940 Lincoln Avenue, Morton Grove, IL Owner: Des Plaines Community Senior Center, 52 E. Northwest Highway, Des Plaines, IL Vice Chair Saletnik swore in Mary Ann E. Pusateri, CEO, Partnership Financial Credit Union, 5940 Lincoln Avenue, Morton Grove, IL who advised the main office is in Morton Grove, there is another in Des Plaines, and they would like to move to 58 E. Northwest Highway. Vice Chair Saletnik asked if: Petitioner is planning to move to the existing site. Ms. Pusateri advised yes. there will be any changes to the existing structure at all. Ms. Pusateri advised no, just signage. Vice Chair Saletnik asked Staff to provide the Staff Report that Senior Planner Bye did: Issue: The petitioner is requesting a Conditional Use under Section (F)3 of the 1998 Des Plaines Zoning Ordinance, as amended, to allow a drive-through facility for a financial institution (credit union) in the C-3 General Commercial District, when located adjacent to a residential use. Analysis: Address: Owners: Petitioner: Case Number: 58 E. Northwest Highway Des Plaines Community Senior Center, 52 E. Northwest Highway, Des Plaines, IL Partnership Financial Credit Union, 5940 Lincoln Avenue, Morton Grove, IL CU Real Estate Index Number: Ward: Existing Zoning: Existing Land Use: Surrounding Zoning: #7, Alderman Don Smith C-3 General Commercial Commercial North: C-3 General Commercial; R-1 Single-Family Residential South: Railroad; R-1 Single-Family Residential East: R-3 Townhouse Residential

3 Page 3 West: C-3 General Commercial Surrounding Land Use: Street Classification: Comprehensive Plan: Project Description: North: Commercial; Residential (single-family) South: Railroad; Residential (single-family) East: Residential (townhouse) West: Commercial Northwest Highway is an Arterial Road The Comprehensive Plan designates the site as Institutional The applicant, Marisa Conforti of Partnership Financial Credit Union, has requested a Conditional Use Permit in order to reestablish a drive-through for a credit union at 58 E. Northwest Highway. Partnership Financial Credit Union is state-chartered and has existing locations in Morton Grove, Barrington, Kenilworth, and Des Plaines on Touhy Avenue. To better serve their member s needs, the credit union plans to move its current Des Plaines location to 58 E. Northwest Highway. Drive-through facilities that are located adjacent to residential uses in the C-3 General Commercial District require a Conditional Use Permit. In 2004, the building and site were approved by the City Council. The building was designed with the drive-through facility, which is entered on the east side of the building and then wraps west along the north end of the building. The previous tenant, American Midwest Bank, operated from the space between 2006 and 2016 and had an approved Conditional Use Permit to utilize the drive-through. As the drive-through has not been used for more than 12 months, the Conditional Use must be reestablished. Partnership Financial Credit Union will be open Monday, Tuesday, Thursday and Friday from 9:00am to 5:00pm and Wednesdays from 10:00am to 5:00pm. The credit union will be closed on Saturdays and Sundays. There will be four to six staff members at the site on a daily basis. Conditional Use Findings: Conditional Use requests are subject to the standards set forth in Section (E) of the 1998 City of Des Plaines Zoning Ordinance, as amended. In reviewing these standards, staff has the following comments: A. The proposed Conditional Use is in fact a Conditional Use established within the specific Zoning district involved:

4 Page 4 Comment: A Drive-Through Facility is a Conditional Use, as specified in Section (K) of the 1998 City of Des Plaines Zoning Ordinance, as amended, for properties located adjacent to residential uses in the C-3 General Commercial District. B. The proposed Conditional Use is in accordance with the objectives of the City s Comprehensive Plan: Comment: The proposed use of the site is Institutional. These are areas containing churches, private schools, cemeteries, non-profit organizations, and the Des Plaines Historical Society. Likely the proposed use of the site was identified as Institutional in the City s Comprehensive Plan as a result of the Senior Center, which is the anchor of the shopping center. The use of the subject property as a credit union, a not-for-profit financial institution, falls in line with the Institutional use definition. The proposed drive-through would allow the credit union to better serve its customers. C. The proposed Conditional Use is designed, constructed, operated and maintained to be harmonious and appropriate in appearance with the existing or intended character of the general vicinity: Comment: The building and drive-through have already been constructed; the petitioner simply seeks to re-establish the drive-through use, which requires a Conditional Use Permit as a result of its location next to townhomes, for a credit union. The drive-through has been designed so that vehicles at the drive-through window face west, away from the adjacent townhomes. D. The proposed Conditional Use is not hazardous or disturbing to existing neighboring uses: Comment: The proposed drive-through is not hazardous or disturbing to the existing neighboring uses. The drive-through has been designed with enough room for multiple vehicles to stack, if needed, and cars at the drive-through window would face away from the neighboring townhomes. The petitioner has stated in the Plan of Operation that at their current location in Morton Grove, they average between 18 and 20 cars utilizing the drive-through daily. This equates to two to three cars per hour. E. The proposed Conditional Use is to be served adequately by essential public facilities and services, such as highways, streets, police and fire protection, drainage structures, refuse disposal, water and sewer, and schools; or, agencies responsible for establishing the Conditional Use shall provide adequately any such services: Comment: The proposed drive-through has no effect on essential public facilities and services, as it currently exists and was in operation from 2006 to 2016.

5 Page 5 F. The proposed Conditional Use does not create excessive additional requirements at public expense for public facilities and services and will not be detrimental to the economic well-being of the entire community: Comment: The proposed drive-through would not create a burden on public facilities nor would it be a detriment to the economic well-being of the community. The drive-through would allow the credit union to better serve its customers. G. The proposed Conditional Use does not involve uses, activities, processes, materials, equipment and conditions of operation that will be detrimental to any persons, property, or the general welfare by reason of excessive production of traffic, noise, smoke fumes, glare or odors: Comment: The proposed drive-through is not anticipated to create additional traffic compared to the previous drive-through operation. The drive-through has been designed so that cars at the drive-through window face east, away from the adjacent townhomes. Additionally, the petitioner estimates, based on numbers from the drive-through at the existing location in Morton Grove, about 18 to 20 cars utilizing the drive-through daily. This equates to two or three cars per hour. The credit union will be open Monday, Tuesday, Thursday and Friday from 9:00am to 5:00pm and Wednesdays from 10:00am to 5:00pm. It will not be open on Saturdays and Sundays. H. The proposed Conditional Use provides vehicular access to the property designed so that it does not create an interference with traffic on surrounding public thoroughfares: Comment: The proposed drive-through will not create an interference with traffic on surrounding public thoroughfares. The drive-through has been designed with stacking space for multiple vehicles. I. The proposed Conditional Use does not result in the destruction, loss, or damage of natural, scenic, or historic features of major importance: Comment: The proposed drive-through would not cause the destruction, loss, or damage of any natural, scenic or historic features of major importance. The building and drive-through has already been constructed. No changes are proposed to the building and drive-through; the petitioner simple seeks to re-establish the drive-through use for a new credit union. J. The proposed Conditional Use complies with all additional regulations in the Zoning Ordinance specific to the Conditional Use requested: Comment: The proposed credit union and drive-through meet all other requirements of the Zoning Code. No variations or additional actions are requested beyond the Conditional Use Permit for the drive-through.

6 Page 6 Recommendation: I recommend approval of the Conditional Use Permit for a Drive-Through Facility at 58 E. Northwest Highway, based on a review of the information presented by the applicant and the findings made above, as specified in Section (E) (Standards for Conditional Uses) of the City of Des Plaines Zoning Ordinance. Planning and Zoning Board Procedure: Under Section (D) (Procedure for Review and Decision for Conditional Uses) of the Zoning Ordinance, the Planning and Zoning Board has the authority to recommend that the City Council approve, approve subject to conditions, or deny the above-mentioned Conditional Use Permit for a Drive-Through Facility at 58 E. Northwest Highway. The City Council has final authority on the proposal. It was noted drive-through hours are 8:30 a.m.-5:30 p.m. Monday thru Friday. Vice Chair Saletnik asked if anyone in the audience is in favor or opposed to this proposal. No one responded. A motion was made by Board Member Catalano, seconded by Board Member Hofherr, to recommend approval to City Council. AYES: NAYES: Catalano, Hofherr, Fowler, Saletnik, Schell None ***MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY*** Vice Chair Saletnik advised a recommendation for approval would be submitted to City Council. 2. Address: Mannheim Road Case CU The petitioner is requesting a Conditional Use under Section of the 1998 Des Plaines Zoning Ordinance, as amended, for a Localized Alternative Sign Regulation to allow for multiple freestanding, wall, and directional signs for the Orchards at O Hare commercial center in the C-3 General Commercial District. PINs: ; -005; -006; -009; -010; -013; -014; ; ; -003; -004; -005; -010; part of Petitioner: Art Solis, North Shore Sign, 1925 Industrial Drive, Libertyville, IL Owner: Rehan Zaid, O Hare Real Estate LLC, 18 Watergate Drive, South Barrington, IL Vice Chair Saletnik swore in Art Solis, Design Director, North Shore Sign, 1925 Industrial Drive, Libertyville, IL& Paul Busching, Prominence Hospitality Group LLC. Mr. Solis advised the petition

7 Page 7 is a developed PUD plan. He noted he has been working with architects, restaurants, etc. It has been vacant for quite some time. The following signs are as noted: A Entrance sign Citgo, Dunkin Donuts and Which Wich B&C Entrance sign Holiday Inn Express & future restaurant D Monument sign at the south end F Free-standing sign adjacent to tollway with electronic-display board Other Directional signage Vice Chair Saletnik asked if the Board has any questions. Board Member Catalano asked/commented/clarified: if Petitioner is aware of the 3 Conditions. Mr. Solis advised yes, they prefer the proposal as is. Mr. Busching stated the Conditions are acceptable. that Staff recommends Sign D be the same size as A&B. Mr. Busching stated Sign D is the branding of the development; they feel this is further away from the other signs. This is an announcement to an important gateway. Mr. Solis stated this is to highlight all of the tenants, and it will stand out on Mannheim; this is a positive image for the Center. this Condition with Staff. Senior Planner Bye advised the total height is the issue; 20 ft. is too large. Mr. Busching stated the PUD initially was generic; there were 4 signs along Mannheim now there are 3. Vice Chair Saletnik: stated the Orchard at O Hare is important. He asked Petitioner if all buildings would have building signage. Petitioner advised they would. noted the sign could be reduced by 5 ft. Mr. Solis stated he could reduce the tenants to inches. The base can be reduced 1-2 ft. though the sight line would be impaired. stated some tenants don t have logos; perhaps consider just text Board Member Catalano stated, on Signs A&D, the tenant names are duplicated. Mr. Busching advised, while in discussions with ownership, they noticed gigantic signs. Mr. Solis stated, at Rosemont, there is a lot of competition. The panels could be reduced. Logos are important for recognition. It would not be the same size as the others. Vice Chair stated/asked: as the other corners are Rosemont & Chicago, this sign is important as it says Des Plaines. Senior Planner Bye offered suggestions. if any obstructions from traffic are being created. Board Member Hofherr noted, on the top, if the H in O Hare is supposed to be capitalized. Mr. Solis concurred and will revise same.

8 Page 8 Senior Planner Bye commented that the McDonald s sign is a pole sign. She noted Staff would be okay with a 17 ft. sign with reduction at the base. Petitioners concurred and offered 17x10. An option is to reduce one tenant panel on sign. Staff would concur as long as sign height is 17 ft. Board Member Catalano suggested 17.5x12. Board Member Fowler asked what the maximum number of tenants is. Vice Chair Saletnik asked if there is a metal frame. Mr. Solis stated the sign is movable; an H-bar; change horizontally. Board Member Hofherr reminded Petitioners to also have a capital H in O Hare on the other sign. Mr. Solis concurred. Vice Chair Saletnik asked Staff to present the Staff Report that Senior Planner Bye did: Issue: The petitioner is requesting a Conditional Use Permit under Section of the 1998 Des Plaines Zoning Ordinance, as amended, for a Localized Alternative Sign Regulation to allow for multiple freestanding, wall, and directional signs for the Orchards at O Hare commercial center in the C-3 General Commercial District. Analysis: Address: Owners: Petitioner: Case Number: Mannheim Road Rehan Zaid, O Hare Real Estate LLC, 18 Watergate Drive, South Barrington, IL Art Solis, North Shore Sign, 1925 Industrial Drive, Libertyville, IL CU Real Estate Index Numbers: ; -005; -006; -009; -010; -013; -014; ; ; -003; -004; -005; -010; part of Ward: Existing Zoning: Existing Land Use: Surrounding Zoning: #6, Alderman Malcolm Chester C-3 General Commercial Commercial development with hotel, gas station, mini-mart, car wash, and restaurant currently under construction North: Tollway; C-2 Limited Office Commercial

9 Page 9 South: C-3 General Commercial East: Railroad; C-2 Limited Office Commercial West: Village of Rosemont Surrounding Land Use: Street Classification: Comprehensive Plan: Project Description: North: Tollway; Vacant South: Commercial East: Office West: Commercial Mannheim Road is an Arterial Road The Comprehensive Plan designates the site as Entertainment The petitioner, Art Solis of North Shore Sign, has requested a Conditional Use Permit for a Localized Alternative Sign Regulation for the Orchards at O Hare commercial development at Mannheim Road. The roughly 7.5 acre site is currently being developed with a hotel, gas station, mini-mart, car wash, and restaurant. The sign package proposed includes four freestanding signs, wall signs for all buildings/tenants, and directional signs throughout the site. The Orchards at O Hare development was approved by the City Council in 2016 (Ordinance Z-18-16). Per Section 5-E-2 of the Ordinance, all signage to be located within the development must be part of a Localized Alternative Sign Regulation plan approved by the City Council. Note, a future restaurant use is proposed for the outlot near Mannheim Road (south of the gas station and west of the hotel); the Localized Alternative Sign Regulation will need to be amended for the restaurant wall signs once the user has been identified and the building elevations approved. A site plan (Attachment 5) shows the location of the freestanding and directional signs. The petitioner proposes to install the following four freestanding signs on the site: Sign A. A pole sign that is 20 tall and 6 wide (120 square feet in area) is proposed for the north side of the main site entrance off of Mannheim Road. This sign will identify the CITGO gas station, the Dunkin Donuts and Which Wich that will be located in the mini-mart building, and the Wash U Car Wash. The

10 Page 10 sign will have a 3 face stone masonry base, giving the entire structure a height of 23. Sign B & C. A monument sign identifying the Holiday Inn Express and future outlot restaurant is proposed for the south side of the main site entrance off of Mannheim Road. This sign will be a total of 9 5 in height and 12 5 wide, for a total area of 116 square feet. The sign will have a 3 face stone masonry base, giving the entire structure a height of Sign D. A multi-tenant monument sign that identifies all site users is proposed for the southwest corner of the site. The sign is proposed to be a total of 16 4 feet tall and 12 feet wide, for a total area of 196 square feet, and have a 3 8 face stone masonry base. Sign F. A pole sign is proposed for the northeast part of the site, near the north façade of the Holiday Inn Express. This sign will be 30 tall so as to be visible from the Tollway. It will identify the development and have an electronic message board (EMB) component. If approved, this EMB can only advertise for those businesses on the site. The sign face is proposed to be 10 by 17 8, for a total area of square feet. While generally in support of all proposed freestanding signs, staff has concerns over the size of Sign D and recommends that it be reduced in size to be no larger than Sign B & C (12 5 by 12 5 ). Additionally, multiple directional signs are proposed for the site. These signs are proposed to be 3 6 in height. The site plan (Attachment 5) identifies the location of all directional signs. The following wall signs are proposed for the various site users: Which Wich and Dunkin Donuts. Which Wich and Dunkin Donuts are the tenants for the gas station building. Which Wich is proposing a wall sign for the south end of the west façade that is 5 7 tall and 10 wide, for a total of 55.8 square feet. Dunkin Donuts is proposing a wall sign for the north end of the west façade that is 4 tall and /4 wide, for a total of 41.3 square feet. Additionally, a square-foot

11 Page 11 Dunkin Donuts wall sign and 5.4 square-foot Drivethru sign are proposed for the south façade of the building. Two small directional signs and a menu board for the drive-through are proposed as well. Canopy Signage for CITGO. CITGO is proposing signage on the west and south facades of the gas station canopy. No parts of the CITGO logo will extend above or beyond the edges and top of the canopy. Wash U Car Wash. Wall signs are proposed for the west and south facades of the car wash. These signs are 6 7 tall and 18 wide, for a total area of square feet each. Holiday Inn Express. Holiday Inn Express is proposing wall signs for all four facades of the hotel. Each wall sign will be /2 tall and 11 7 wide, for a total of 160 square feet. The wall signs each project 1 6 above the top of the façade to which they are attached. Additionally, two wall signs, on the west and south facades, are proposed for the future restaurant to be located in the hotel. Dimensions of the signs are not identified; however, staff is okay with approving the signs proposed locations. Outlot Restaurant. The Localized Alternative Sign Regulation will need to be amended for all wall signs proposed for the future restaurant to be located in the outlot along Mannheim Road. The following exceptions from the Zoning Code are requested as part of the Localized Alternative Sign Regulation: Three freestanding signs are permitted based on the size of the site; four are proposed; The maximum height of a monument sign is 5 ; the monument signs proposed are 12 5 and 20 tall; The maximum height of a pole sign is 20 ; the pole signs proposed are 23 and 30 tall; Each business may not exceed 125 square feet of wall signage for all wall signs combined; both the Holiday Inn Express and Wash U Car Wash exceed this number for their wall signs;

12 Page 12 Electronic message boards may not exceed 50% of the total sign area; the EMB proposed is 66% of the total sign area; and No wall sign shall project beyond the ends of top of the wall to which it is attached; the four wall signs proposed for the Holiday Inn Express extend 1 6 above the tops of the façades to which they are attached. Conditional Use Findings: Conditional Use requests are subject to the standards set forth in Section (E) of the 1998 City of Des Plaines Zoning Ordinance, as amended. In reviewing these standards, staff has the following comments: A. The proposed Conditional Use is in fact a Conditional Use established within the specific Zoning district involved: Comment: A Localized Alternative Sign Regulation is a Conditional Use, as specified in Section of the 1998 City of Des Plaines Zoning Ordinance, as amended, in the C-3 General Commercial District. B. The proposed Conditional Use is in accordance with the objectives of the City s Comprehensive Plan: Comment: The proposed use of the site is Entertainment. These areas include entertainment establishments, such as movie theaters, bowling alleys, casinos, indoor sports arenas, and restaurants. The site is currently being developed with a hotel, restaurant, gas station, mini-mart with coffee and sandwich users, and car wash. The proposed sign package has been developed to identify these tenants and guide customers to the site. C. The proposed Conditional Use is designed, constructed, operated and maintained to be harmonious and appropriate in appearance with the existing or intended character of the general vicinity: Comment: The signage enhances and complements the new commercial development and is proportionate to the size of the site and buildings. Staff worked with the applicant to ensure that the signage proposed is not in excess of what is actually needed to guide customers to and through the site. The signage is compatible with other signs and commercial development in the vicinity. D. The proposed Conditional Use is not hazardous or disturbing to existing neighboring uses: Comment: The signage is not hazardous or disturbing to the existing neighboring uses. The signage complements the proposed facilities and is proportionate to the size of the site and buildings.

13 Page 13 E. The proposed Conditional Use is to be served adequately by essential public facilities and services, such as highways, streets, police and fire protection, drainage structures, refuse disposal, water and sewer, and schools; or, agencies responsible for establishing the Conditional Use shall provide adequately any such services: Comment: The proposed signs have no effect on essential public facilities and services. H. The proposed Conditional Use does not create excessive additional requirements at public expense for public facilities and services and will not be detrimental to the economic well-being of the entire community: Comment: The proposed signs would not create a burden on public facilities nor would they be a detriment to the economic well-being of the community. The signs will enhance the site and help to properly identify the various users to ensure their success. The development and enhancement of the subject property can help to improve not just that site, but surrounding areas as well. I. The proposed Conditional Use does not involve uses, activities, processes, materials, equipment and conditions of operation that will be detrimental to any persons, property, or the general welfare by reason of excessive production of traffic, noise, smoke fumes, glare or odors: Comment: The proposed signs are not anticipated to create additional traffic or noise that could be detrimental to surrounding land uses. The signs are intended to help visitors safely identify and access the site. H. The proposed Conditional Use provides vehicular access to the property designed so that it does not create an interference with traffic on surrounding public thoroughfares: Comment: The proposed signs will not create an interference with traffic on surrounding public thoroughfares. The purpose of the proposed signage is to provide proper identification of the various tenants so that visitors can easily find their way to and through the site. I. The proposed Conditional Use does not result in the destruction, loss, or damage of natural, scenic, or historic features of major importance: Comment: The proposed signs would not cause the destruction, loss, or damage of any natural, scenic or historic features of major importance. The signs will be installed on a site that is currently being developed.

14 Page 14 J. The proposed Conditional Use complies with all additional regulations in the Zoning Ordinance specific to the Conditional Use requested: Comment: Approval of a Conditional Use Permit for a Localized Alternative Sign Regulation for the Orchards at O Hare commercial development, as proposed, would allow the petitioner exceptions from the following zoning regulations: Three freestanding signs are permitted based on the size of the site; four are proposed; The maximum height of a monument sign is 5 ; the monument signs proposed are 12 5 and 20 tall; The maximum height of a pole sign is 20 ; the pole signs proposed are 23 and 30 tall; Each business may not exceed 125 square feet of wall signage for all wall signs combined; both the Holiday Inn Express and Wash U Car Wash exceed this number for their wall signs; Electronic message boards may not exceed 50% of the total sign area; the EMB proposed is 66% of the total sign area; and No wall sign shall project beyond the ends of top of the wall to which it is attached; the four wall signs proposed for the Holiday Inn Express extend 1 6 above the tops of the façades to which they are attached. However, the size of the site (7.5 acres) and number of users warrants additional signage (number and size) not permitted by code. The point of a Localized Alternative Sign Regulation is to allow a sign package for larger, more complex sites such as Orchards at O Hare. Recommendation: I recommend approval of the Conditional Use Permit for a Localized Alternative Sign Regulation for Orchards at O Hare, based on review of the information presented by the applicant and the findings made above, as specified in Section (E) (Standards for Conditional Uses) of the City of Des Plaines Zoning Ordinance, subject to the conditions listed below: Conditions: 1) Sign D be reduced in size to be no larger than Sign B & C (12 5 by 12 5 ). 2) Sign F advertise for tenants located in Orchards at O Hare only. 3) Landscaping be provided at the base of all freestanding signs. Planning and Zoning Board Procedure: Under Section (D) (Procedure for Review and Decision for Conditional Uses) of the Zoning Ordinance, the Planning and Zoning Board has the authority to recommend that the City Council approve, approve subject to conditions, or deny the above-mentioned Conditional Use Permit for a Localized Alternative Sign Regulation at Mannheim Road. The City Council has final authority on the proposal. Senior Planner Bye reiterated Sign D be no higher than 17 ft. Vice Chair Saletnik asked if anyone in the audience is in favor or against this proposal. No one responded.

15 Page 15 A motion was made by Board Member Catalano, seconded by Board Member Fowler, to recommend approval as requested with 3 Conditions: Sign D to be 17 ft. high with whatever width Petitioner determines Sign F only advertise 4 businesses in the development Landscaping be at the base of all 3 signs AYES: NAYES: Catalano, Hofherr, Fowler, Saletnik, Schell None ***MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY*** Vice Chair Saletnik advised a recommendation for approval would be submitted to City Council. 3. Address: Citywide Case TA The City of Des Plaines is requesting Text Amendments to the following sections of the 1998 Des Plaines Zoning Code, as amended: (i) Section (G)5.k, Permitted Districts for Electronic Message Boards, to add Park District to those properties that can have an Electronic Message Board in the R-1 Single-Family District; (ii) Section (K), Commercial Districts Use Matrix, to add Schools, Private Elementary and High School as a Conditional Use under certain conditions in the C-5 Central Business District; (iii) Section (K), Commercial Districts Use Matrix, to add Livery Services as a Permitted Use in the C-7 High Density Campus District, Section (G), Manufacturing Districts Use Matrix, to add Livery Services as a Conditional Use in the M-2 General Manufacturing District, and Section , Definition of Terms, to add a definition for Livery Services ; (iv) Section (E)5.c, Limited Accessory Retail Sales in the M-2 General Manufacturing District, to increase the amount of accessory retail sales permitted from 10% to 30% of the floor area; and (v) Section , Off Street Parking Requirements, to add a parking standard for Commercial Storage. Additionally, an Amendment to Section (K) of the Subdivision Regulations of the City of Des Plaines Municipal Code is proposed to clarify required certificates, seals and signatures on final plats of subdivision. PIN: Citywide Petitioner: City of Des Plaines, 1420 Miner Street, Des Plaines, IL Owners: City of Des Plaines, 1420 Miner Street, Des Plaines, IL Senior Planner Bye explained the Text Amendments in the: R-1 District Comments included.. o Board Member Fowler this could be clarified in the future. Senior Planner Bye noted a request could be a variation; could also be changed to a Conditional Use.

16 Page 16 C-5 District There were no comments Livery Services Comments included.. o Board Member Schell M-2 & C-7 is near residential. The concern is that Livery does not spill over to take up parking. Senior Planner Bye stated only one commercial vehicle is offered per driveway. o Board Member Fowler Can one be in a garage and one on the street? Senior Planner Bye stated, technically, we wouldn t know. Board Member Fowler also asked if there is a size regulation. o Board Member Hofherr suggested a revision on 5 th line remove the word things Accessory Retail Sales in the M-2 District There were no comments Add Parking Standard for Commercial Storage Senior Planner Bye noted a self-storage facility is being proposed by Dempster & Busse. Comments included.. o Board Member Fowler asked if there would be an Ordinance for a fence to hide these facilities (on Northwest Highway)? Senior Planner Bye will review same. o Vice Chair Saletnik suggested this be a good-looking building as it begins the gateway of Des Plaines. Board Members Schell & Fowler stated this is not a smart decision for the Riverfront. Required Signatures, Seals, & Certificates in the Subdivision Code There were no comments The Staff Report was recited by Senior Planner Bye: Issue: The City of Des Plaines is requesting Text Amendments to the following sections of the 1998 Des Plaines Zoning Code, as amended: (i) Section G.5.k, Permitted Districts for Electronic Message Boards, to add Park District to those properties that can have an Electronic Message Board in the R-1 Single-Family District; (ii) Section K, Commercial Districts Use Matrix, to add Schools, Private Elementary and High School as a Conditional Use under certain conditions in the C-5 Central Business District; (iii) Section K, Commercial Districts Use

17 Page 17 Matrix, to add Livery Services as a Permitted Use in the C-7 High Density Campus District, Section (G), Manufacturing Districts Use Matrix, to add Livery Services as a Conditional Use in the M-2 General Manufacturing District, and Section , Definition of Terms, to add a definition for Livery Services ; (iv) Section E.5.c, Limited Accessory Retail Sales in the M-2 General Manufacturing District, to increase the amount of accessory retail sales permitted from 10% to 30% of the floor area; and (v) Section , Off Street Parking Requirements, to add a parking standard for Commercial Storage. Additionally, an Amendment to Section K of the Subdivision Regulations of the City of Des Plaines Municipal Code is proposed to clarify required certificates, seals and signatures on final plats of subdivision. Analysis: PIN: Citywide Petitioner: City of Des Plaines, 1420 Miner Street, Des Plaines, IL Case Number: Project Description: # TA The City of Des Plaines is proposing several text amendments to the Des Plaines Zoning Code which are as follows: Add Park District properties to the list of properties that can have an Electronic Message Board sign by-right in the R-1 Single- Family Residential District, under certain circumstances; Add Private Schools- Elementary and High School as a Conditional Use to the C-5 Central Business District, under certain circumstances; Add a new land use of Livery Service as a Permitted Use in the C-7 High Density Campus District and as a Conditional Use in the M-2 General Manufacturing District; Add Livery Service to the Definition of Terms section of the Zoning Code; Amend the floor area for accessory retail sales from 10% to 30% in the M-2 General Manufacturing District with other additional language; Add a parking standard for Commercial Storage to the Off Street Parking Regulations; and Amend the Subdivision Regulations to clarify the required certificates, seals and signatures for final plats of subdivisions. Text Amendment for Park Districts to Have EMBs in the R-1 District Zoning Code Section G.5 lists out those zoning districts where Electronic Message Boards (EMBs) are permitted, either by-right or with a Conditional Use Permit. Currently, only school

18 Page 18 properties or City-owned properties are permitted to have EMBs in the R-1 Single-Family Residential District. Staff proposes to add Park District properties to this list, as these are similar governmental organizations that in the future may want to share events and information via an EMB. The following change to the text of Zoning Code Section G.5.k is proposed: : SIGN STANDARDS BY SIGN TYPE: Amend: G. Electronic Message Boards: 5. Permitted Districts: Electronic message boards shall be permitted in the following districts under the following conditions: k. R-1 Residential as a permitted use when on school property, City-owned property, or Park District-owned property, subject to the standards found in subsection B of this chapter. Note that several small pocket parks exist in residential neighborhoods throughout the City. While both the Des Plaines and Mount Prospect Park Districts would be permitted to have an EMB based on the above text amendment, they would still have to follow the regulation that requires all EMBs to be located at least 250 feet from a residence in the R-1, R-2 and R-3 zoning districts. This setback regulation ensures that there is still oversight over Park District properties (as well as school and City-owned properties) near residences where an EMB is proposed. Text Amendment to Allow Private Schools in the C-5 District Currently, schools are not permitted either by-right or with a Conditional Use in any commercial zoning district. Staff proposes to re-introduce private schools as a Conditional Use in the C-5 Central Business District only. This proposed text amendment would allow the Immanuel Lutheran School to be re-occupied as a private school, as the building and site have lost their legal non-conforming status due to the school being vacant for more than 12 months. For history, schools, both public and private, were removed as a Conditional Use from the C- 5 Central Business District in The removal was part of a larger text amendment that sought to regulate assembly-type uses and eliminate them from commercial zoning districts. Staff proposes the following amendment to the Commercial Districts Use Matrix: K: COMMERCIAL DISTRICTS USE MATRIX Add:

19 Page 19 Uses C-1 C-2 C-3 C-4 C-5 C-6 C-7 Schools, Private Elementary and High School C For properties only located on the 800 block of Lee Street. P = Permitted use C = Conditional use permit required Note that a condition has been added that would limit private schools to the 800 block of Lee Street only and that they would not be permitted in the remainder of the C-5 Central Business District. Text Amendment for Livery Services Currently, there is no reference to livery services in the Des Plaines Zoning Code. Livery service businesses are companies that cater to the transportation of people usually with private buses, limousine, taxis and other vehicles. As a community abutting O Hare International Airport, many of our businesses serve the airport. There are some businesses within Des Plaines that are already livery based companies, but there is no land use to accurately classify them. As such, the proposed amendments below help to bring things businesses into conformity with the Zoning Code and allow other businesses to establish such businesses either in the C-7 as a Permitted Use or in the M-2 as a Conditional Use. The land use will be added and defined in the Zoning Code as follows: : DEFINITIONS Add: Livery Service: A central facility where any privately-owned transportation vehicle is intended to be used for the transportation of persons. This use includes the activities of distribution, dispatch, storage, loading of fleet vehicles and ancillary commercial offices. This definition includes uses such as private ambulance services; private bus services; limousine services; and taxi services. This definition does not include the uses of commercial truck parking lot; contractor s storage yard and salvage yards. An inherent characteristic of this use is the parking of operable vehicles, which are owned and advertised under the same business entity, which is considered a primary facet of the use; as a primary use, this area is not to be construed as outside storage. This use shall

20 Page 20 follow the off-street parking regulation for Offices to accommodate employee, guest and livery service related vehicle parking K: COMMERCIAL DISTRICTS USE MATRIX Add: Uses C-1 C-2 C-3 C-4 C-5 C-6 C-7 Livery Service P When the total number of livery service vehicles associated with the subject business does not exceed 45 vehicles G: MANUFACTURING DISTRICTS USE MATRIX Add: Uses M-1 M-2 M-3 Livery Service C P = Permitted use C = Conditional use permit required Text Amendment for Accessory Retail Sales in the M-2 Zoning District Since more sales and points of purchases are occurring online, more industrial developments have been catering to a fulfillment concept called omnichannel. This concept allows a business to seamlessly fulfill orders for online orders, physical retail orders and wholesale customers. These orders are typically fulfilled from one facility. Part of this development also involves retail sales taking place at the physical warehouse facility whether it be for new items, refurbished items, customer returns or for clearance products. As such, the proposed text amendment below allows for flexibility in warehouse design and accommodate for omnichannel/on-site retail operations : MANUFACTURING DISTRICTS REGULATIONS: Amend: E. M-2 General Manufacturing District: 5. Standards For Site Plan Review:

21 Page 21 c. Limited Accessory Retail Sales: Limited accessory retail sales of goods assembled, fabricated, wholesaled, distributed or processed on site by light manufacturing uses will be permitted provided the floor area devoted to the accessory retail sales shall not exceed ten percent (10%) thirty percent (30%) of the floor area for the manufacturing, wholesale or distribution uses. Text Amendment to Add Parking Standard for Commercial Storage At present, there is no parking standard for Commercial Storage in Section of the Zoning Code. As a result, staff must use the Warehousing and Wholesaling ratio of one parking space for every 1,000 square feet of gross floor area for commercial storage uses, such as a self-storage facility. However, while storage is similar to warehousing/wholesaling, the actual parking required is typically much less. Staff proposes to add the following parking standard for Commercial Storage to the Off Street Parking Requirements chart of the Zoning Code: OFF STREET PARKING REQUIREMENTS: Amend as follows: Add: Industrial uses: Commercial Storage For Commercial Storage facilities with selfenclosed storage lockers, 1 space for every 75 storage units. For Commercial Storage facilities without self-enclosed storage lockers, 1 space for every 7,000 square feet of gross floor area. Staff proposes that Commercial Storage facilities with self-enclosed storage lockers, such as a selfstorage facility, be parked with one parking space per every 75 storage units. For a 75,000 squarefoot self-storage facility with 500 units, seven parking spaces would be required. If using the Warehousing and Wholesaling ratio of one parking space for every 1,000 square feet of gross floor area, up to 75 parking spaces could be required. This is way too much parking for a self-storage facility that even at peak demand does not need a fraction of this number of parking spaces. Note that the one parking space per every 75 storage units comes from the Institute of Transportation Engineers (ITE), which calculates an average peak period parking demand of 1.35 vehicles per 100 storage units on weekdays (which are busier than weekend days). For Commercial Storage facilities without self-enclosed storage lockers, staff proposes one parking space for every 7,000 square feet of gross floor area. These can be storage facilities that rent space for large items that do not provide for storage in self-contained units. This type of storage is offered for items like boats, RVs, etc.

22 Page 22 Text Amendment to Clarify Required Signatures, Seals and Certificates in the Subdivision Code At present, Section K of the City of Des Plaines Subdivision Code states that following regarding final plat of subdivision signatures, seals and certificates: K. Certificates, Seals And Signatures: All proper certificates, seals and signatures as required by law shall be shown, including the certificate signed by the director of finance and administrative services as follows: I find no deferred installments of outstanding unpaid special assessments due against the land included in the plat shown hereon. And including the certificate signed by the county clerk stating he does not find any delinquent general taxes unpaid, current general taxes delinquent, special assessments or unpaid current special assessments against the tract of land in the plat. Earlier this year, staff and the City Attorney revised and clarified those signatures required on final plats of subdivision. In order to align the Subdivision Code with the revisions, staff proposes the language of Section K be amended to read as follows: K. Certificates, Seals And Signatures: All proper certificates, seals and signatures as required by law shall be shown, including the certificate signed by the Mayor, Planning and Zoning Board Chairman (if involved), Director of Finance, and City Engineer. The Director of Finance block shall read as follows: I certify that there are no delinquent or current unpaid special assessments on the property shown on this plat. Additionally, IDOT, Maine Township, or Cook County will be required to sign the plat if subdivision has access onto public right-of-way controlled by one of the respective entities. Though no signature is required, the Cook County Clerk s office shall stamp the plat of subdivision to certify there are no delinquent taxes on the property. Standards for Zoning Ordinance Text Amendment: To analyze this text amendment request, the standards for amendments contained in Section E of the Zoning Ordinance are used. Following is a discussion of those standards. 1. Whether the proposed amendment is consistent with the goals, objectives, and policies of the comprehensive plan, as adopted and amended from time to time by the city council;

23 Page 23 The 2007 Comprehensive Plan contains an Implementation Goal and Objective which states the following: GOAL: Amend and enforce City codes, as appropriate to support the purposes of the Plan. OBJECTIVE: a. Revise the City s zoning ordinance, so as to plan for and implement redevelopment in neighborhoods, commercial corridors, and the industrial sector. This Comprehensive Plan section applies to all of the proposed text amendments. Allowing Park District properties to have EMBs in the R-1 zoning district gives them the opportunity to advertise events and information, the same as other governmental organizations are permitted to do. Reintroducing private schools into the C-5 zoning district, but only on the 800 block of Lee Street, would allow for the Immanuel Lutheran School site to be re-occupied as a school use in the future. This site has been vacant for several years, and therefore lost its legal nonconforming status. The proposed text amendment would allow the site to be used as a school, with an approved Conditional Use Permit, when at present it could not. The text amendment to add Livery Service to the Commercial and Manufacturing Districts Use Matrices and in the Definition Section will help to add a classify existing businesses within the City of Des Plaines and acknowledge our proximity to O Hare International Airport. Adding this land use will assist with continuous efforts to attract new businesses and reinvest in our existing M-2 zoned properties. The text amendment to increase the allowable accessory retail sales from 10% of the floor area of properties in the M-2 zoning district to 30% helps to acknowledge a growing trend in retail/omni-channel warehouse design. More companies are looking to open up warehouse and distribution facilities that fulfill orders for their physical retail stores and for online customers. As part of these modern facilities, physical retail sales take place within the same facility. As such increasing the Section (E)5.c may help to capture these future developments. Adding a parking standard for Commercial Storage uses would allow them to be parked with significantly less parking than warehousing and wholesaling uses. Commercial storage uses traditionally require much less parking than warehousing and wholesaling; however, our

24 Page 24 current Zoning Code does not have a parking ratio for the use. The addition of the parking ratio ensures that all land uses have an appropriate parking requirement. 2. Whether the proposed amendment is compatible with current conditions and the overall character of existing development; The proposed text amendments help to modernize the Zoning Ordinance and are compatible with the overall character of existing development. Allowing Park District properties to have EMBs in the R-1 zoning district gives them the same signage rights as school and City-owned properties. Reintroducing private schools into the C-5 zoning district, but only on the 800 block of Lee Street, would allow for the Immanuel Lutheran School site to be re-occupied as a school use in the future. Adding the land use and definition of Livery Service is compatible with current conditions as there are livery-based companies that are already located within the City of Des Plaines, but there is no land use to accurately classify them. Additionally, adding the use of Livery Service acknowledges our abutting location to O Hare International Airport. To help ensure compatibility, all future Livery Service businesses will have to go through the Conditional Use process if they are located in the M-2 zoning district. Adding a parking standard for Commercial Storage uses would allow for more responsible land development without the need to over-park a site. The proposed amendment to the Subdivision Code does not change the process in any way; it simply clarifies current requirements. 3. Whether the proposed amendment is appropriate considering the adequacy of public facilities and services available to this subject property; All proposed amendments are not anticipated to impact public facilities and available services. Those proposed amendments that are assigned as Conditional Uses allow City staff, the Planning and Zoning Board and City Council to thoroughly review each case with regards to public facilities and services. Any additional deviations from the Zoning Code require approval from the Planning and Zoning Board and potentially the City Council as well. 4. Whether the proposed amendment will have an adverse effect on the value of properties throughout the jurisdiction; and All proposed amendments will not have an adverse effect on property values throughout the city. There are several mechanisms to control any potential impacts, such as assigning land uses as Conditional Uses and other established ordinances to control potential hazards (for example, setback regulations from residences for EMBs). It is believed that these text amendments will help enhance property values while not adversely affecting nearby properties.