Plan Commission

APPROVED PLAN COMMISSION VILLAGE OF DEERFIELD The Plan Commission of the Village of Deerfield held a Public Hearing Meeting at 7:30 P.M. on October 8, 2015 at the Village Hall, 850 Waukegan Road, Deerfield, Illinois. Chairperson Oppenheim called the meeting to order. Present were: Mary Oppenheim, Chairperson Bob Benton Larry Berg Alan Bromberg Elaine Jacoby Jim Moyer Stuart Shayman Also present: Jeff Ryckaert, Principal Planner Dan Nakahara, Associate Planner Public Comment on a Non-Agenda Item Andrew Marwick, 442 Kelburn Road, commented that Deerbrook Shopping Center and Deerfield Park Plaza are functionally obsolete and felt that the shopping centers should be replaced with a transit oriented development district over this area. Mr. Marwick does not believe that the current use of the land for these centers are not the highest and best use. Mr. Marwick went into detail why he feels this way. He pointed to the early success of the Woodview and AMLI apartment complex developments despite being farther away from the metra stations. He feels that there is a great demand for transit oriented residential development in this area that is not being addressed in Deerbrook’s plan. 1. Continued Pubic Hearing to Amend the Commercial Planned Unit Development for Deerbrook Shopping Center to Allow the Renovations for the Proposed Jewel-Osco Store and Outlot Buildings E & F, Amend the Jewel-Osco Special Use and a Text Amendment in the C-2 Outlying Commercial District for a Pharmacy Drive-Thru at the Proposed Jewel-Osco store. Moriah Digrino, attorney, DLA Piper, representing Gateway Fairview, owner of Deerbrook Shopping Center. Ms. Digrino recapped that at the September 24th public hearing they proposed a site plan which aligned a drive aisle to the north cross access easement to allow traffic to flow more freely and efficiently. The feedback from the Plan Commission and their neighbor was not positive because of the traffic volume issue. The petitioner is now proposing a site plan which eliminates traffic by allowing westbound only traffic at the north cross access easement. This proposed plan maintains the alignment of the drive aisle in the Deerbrook Shopping center to north cross access easement but takes traffic down to one-way westbound only traffic at the Public Hearing Meeting October 08, 2015 Page 2 cross access. Ms. Digrino commented that they are willing to install appropriate signage in the Deerfield Park Plaza property to discourage drivers from entering the Deerfield Park Plaza property to access Deerbrook Shopping Center. Ms. Digrino commented that this site plan was proposed to Deerfield Park Plaza ownership and they were dissatisfied with this proposed plan. The petitioner is requesting that the Plan Commission vote on either of these plans (submitted for October 8th continued public hearing or a plan that does not propose any changes to the cross access point (submitted for September 24 public hearing) because they need to move forward with a plan for the proposed Jewel renovation and the outlot buildings. Ms. Digrino then presented a new site plan which maintained the current circuitous route to the north cross access easement with no changes to the cross access point. Chairperson Oppenheim asked how the proposed site plan handles truck traffic. Ms. Digrino commented that truck traffic does not use the cross access easement and this would not change. Ms. Digrino noted that the cross access easement only allows for passenger vehicles which would not encompass loading trucks. Chairperson Oppenheim asked the petitioner if there were any other changes. Dick Spinel commented that they would like a win-win situation for everyone and hopes their neighbor will like one of their solutions. Mr. Spinel clarified that if their neighbor does not want any of the proposed site plans then Deerbrook would request for the Plan Commission to vote on a site plan with no changes to the north cross access easement. Chairperson Oppenheim commented that the petitioner has made two changes to ameliorate the problem for the neighboring property. She asked the petitioner if they would be willing to keep the new site plan with the two changes being: 1) the one-way westbound traffic only at the cross access, and 2) dual left turns at the Deerfield Park Plaza intersection. Mr. Spinel stated that they would be willing to provide these changes. Commissioner Benton commented that the truck loading for the proposed Jewel store will have trucks facing north and suggested that the direction be reversed for better traffic flow. Peter Theodore, architect, liked the suggestion and appreciated the comment. He noted that they are still in the planning stages and will talk with their transportation department about making this change. David Dresdner, Mosaic Properties, noted that the most recent site plan presented tonight was the first time he has seen this site plan and commented that he will be commenting on the site plan that was submitted a week ago from the petitioner for this meeting. The site plan that Mr. Dresdner was referring allowed westbound only traffic from Deerbrook Shopping Center. Mr. Dresdner recapped that they have submitted material in opposition to the petitioners plans including memos from their attorneys and traffic engineers and their position remain the same with regards to the site plan submitted last week. He noted that this proposed site plan allowing westbound only traffic somewhat mitigates left turn lanes into Deerfield Park Plaza and will help to eliminate some inbound traffic which is good, but this was not their primary concern. Mr. Dresdner noted that their primary concern is the traffic congestion pinch points in Public Hearing Meeting October 08, 2015 Page 3 their center and the internal traffic flow. Mr. Dresdner displayed an image which showed the vehicular traffic stacking to exit Deerfield Park Plaza and the internal traffic congestion at four primary pinch points in their shopping center. He stated that the petitioner’s plan to allow only westbound traffic at the north cross access does nothing to alleviate their primary concern of mitigating their internal traffic congestion at their pinch points for vehicles exiting their shopping center. This traffic issue that is being raised is one that Deerfield Park Plaza’s tenants are complaining about as well and one that is extremely detrimental to the operation of their center. Mr. Dresdner commented that any plan that does not address these internal traffic issues is problematic to their shopping center. For this reason, Deerfield Park Plaza cannot support the petitioner’s plan that allows for westbound only traffic at the north cross access easement. Commissioner Shayman asked if there was a stop sign on the east side of the PNC Bank internal access drive. Mr. Dresdner noted that there was a stop sign on the east side of the drive but vehicles still stack and tend to block that access drive. A discussion ensued on the petitioner’s proposal to widen the south portion of their intersection to allow dual left turns out of their center. Mr. Dresdner commented that in order to widen those egress lanes they would have to modify the current ground lease they have with PNC Bank. He added that they know with great certainty that PNC Bank will not want to do modify their ground lease. Mr. Dresdner noted that dual left turns out will add approximately 7 more vehicles to stack at the intersection and does not adequately address their traffic issues and even if they (Deerfield Park Plaza) wanted to make this modification, they do not have the right to do so because of the current ground lease with PNC Bank. Chairperson Oppenheim asked if the dual left turn lanes could be accomplished by eliminating one of the inbound lanes into their center and moving the median to the west. She added that this would keep one inbound lane and provide three outbound lanes without changing the physical lane width of the south portion of the intersection. Mr. Dresdner does not know if this would be allowed and would have to consult a traffic engineer. Chairperson Oppenheim added that the petitioner’s plans which allows for westbound only traffic at the north cross access eliminates any eastbound traffic going into Deerbrook Shopping Center. Mr. Dresdner commented that allowing for this type of modification would eliminate an inbound lane to accommodate Deerbrook Shopping Center. Mr. Dresdner stated that the easements are not working as they were intended. He noted the Board minutes from which the ordinance was passed saying that the easement was intended for limited use, cross shopping traffic but what is being requested is a means for Deerbrook Shopping Center to have ingress and egress for their own purposes. He added that Deerbrook Shopping Center has no right to making the north cross access a one way easement without their permission. Mr. Dresdner referenced two examples of area grocery stores that operate with limited ingress/egress (right-in, right out) on one of their roadways. The two examples was the Jewel-Osco at Lake Avenue and Patriot Boulevard in Glenview and Marianos located at Willow Road and Saunders Road in Northbrook. Mr. Dresdner noted that the Public Hearing Meeting October 08, 2015 Page 4 petitioner’s plan provides convenience for their customers at their detriment. He reiterated that the largest issue is that the north cross access easement is not currently used as it was agreed upon and designed (cross shopping) and instead being used as a main artery for Deerbrook Shopping Center. Mr. Dresdner stated that they are prepared to do what they have to do to correct the easement. He feels that the standards for the special use have not been met and the best solution would be to close the easements or create a plan where the easements are only allowed to serve as they were intended. He added that they have proposed an alternative plan to closing the cross access which keeps the north cross access fully opened and directs traffic around the rear center and allows for egress only at the south cross access. Chairperson Oppenheim asked about truck traffic and Mr. Dresdner noted that the route would take vehicles around the rear of their center. He would rather not focus on this alternative solution but focus on closing the cross access point or come up with a solution that will utilize the cross access for its intended purpose. Mr. Dresdner commented that none of the plans that have been submitted has to do with cross shopping but maximizes Deerbrook Shopping Center traffic flow and convenience for their customers. Based on the examples that he has shown he believes that Jewel can be successful with full access on Waukegan Road and limited access on Lake Cook Road. Mr. Spinel commented that they are here to come up with a compromise and some movement to get to their customers to get to the Deerfield Park Plaza signalized intersection and head west. He believes that they have come up with several solutions and compromises. If he is hearing Deerfield Park Plaza correctly, other than closing the cross access points, there is nothing they are willing to agree to. If this is the case, Mr. Spinel would like to have the Plan Commission vote to keep the property as it currently exists. Chairperson Oppenheim asked if there is some type of signage that can be used in the parking lot to remind customers to exit on the Waukegan Road exits. She added that the improvements to Lake Cook Road provided for the dual left turns from Waukegan Road going north onto Lake Cook Road which makes it function more efficiently for vehicles going west on Lake Cook Road. Mr. Spinel expressed that they are willing to encourage and inform customers of exiting their shopping center and feels that they have demonstrated this in their plans. Mr. Spinel stated that closing north cross access to go west is not an option for them. 2. Public Hearing: Proposed Amendment to the Special Use for the Deerfield- Bannockburn Fire Protection District to Allow a Complete Re-Roof at 500 Waukegan Road The legal notice was published in the Deerfield Review was on September 17, 2015 and the petitioner provided proof of notification. Fire Chief Ian Kazian, Deerfield-Bannockburn Fire Protection District, with Jake Davis, architect, DLR Group, commented that they have updated their elevation drawings in their plans from feedback from the prefiling conference meeting and have notified the neighbors about their proposed plan. They have not heard any feedback from the Public Hearing Meeting October 08, 2015 Page 5 neighbors regarding their petition. Chairperson Oppenheim commended the petitioner on the changes made to their submitted material stating that the roof design is complicated and they have presented it in an easy to understand booklet. Chief Kazian provided roof material samples for the Plan Commission. Mr. Davis noted that the roof material gauge has not been determined at this point but will be either 22 or 24 gauge material. Chairperson Oppenheim asked the petitioner is there were any changes to the plan since the prefiling conference meeting. The petitioner did not have any changes since the prefiling conference meeting. (3) Public Hearing: Special Use for Verizon Antennas to be Located on the Village Water Tower at 700 Kates Road (Village of Deerfield) Andrew Lichterman, Assistant to the Village Manager, Village of Deerfield, explained that Verizon Wireless is proposing to install antenna facilities on the Kates Road water tower, a Village owned property. Mr. Lichterman explained T-Mobile has had antennas on this water tower since 2007 and adding Verizon antennas is in line with the Village’s goals for collocating on a Village structure. Mr. Lichterman commented that the The Cable and Telecommunications Commission began reviewing this proposal in August of 2014 going through a lengthy due diligence process. The Commission verified the need for the Verizon antennas and ultimately made a favorable recommendation to the Village Board to accept the Verizon tentative lease terms and the lease agreement. The lease agreement is subject to the land use approval and the reason the Village and Verizon is here before the Plan Commission. He added that at the July 23, 2015 prefiling conference meeting, the Plan Commission recommended that they get in touch with Coromandel residents on this proposal. The petitioner did get in touch with Coromandel representatives and they responded that they did not need a special meeting and that the public hearing would suffice as a forum for their residents to discuss this proposal. Mr. Lichterman noted that they did receive phone inquiries from Coromandel residents because of the public sign and once the residents found out that this was about antennas on the water tower the residents did not have concerns. Mr. Lichterman clarified the wording and reasoning of a point on page 9 and page 5 of the Verizon Compliance Report that Verizon will be in compliance with all FCC regulations. Arthur Chavez, Site Acquisition Manager, Creospan, representing Verizon, reiterated that they are proposing six antennas at the 80’ level with ancillary equipment, ground shelter and ground radios. He noted that the water tower is an existing structure and it will take approximately 60 days to build and install the antennas. He added that the installation should not be intrusive. Mr. Chavez realizes that this is a sensitive site being a water tower and realizes the security measures that will be required both during construction and during the ongoing Public Hearing Meeting October 08, 2015 Page 6 periodic maintenance of the antennas. Chairperson Oppenheim asked about the setback variation that the petitioner is seeking. Mr. Ryckaert commented that the petitioner mistakenly classified the use as a Disguised Support Structure (DSS) in their materials rather than a Lesser Impact Facility (LIF). He added that the proposal meets all of the requirements of a LIF. Commissioner Benton asked what happens with the equipment when the water tower is repainted periodically. Mr. Chavez noted that when the water tower is being repainted they will remove the antennas and place the antennas on a temporary structure during the repainting. Commissioner Benton asked when the construction would take place. Mr. Chavez anticipates construction to take place next year and after the public approval process is complete. Commissioner Benton noted that the Kates Bridge is scheduled for reconstruction in 2017 as is the repainting of the water tower. Chairperson Oppenheim commented that the bridge project and repainting the water tower will take good coordination on the Village’s part. There being no further business to discuss a motion was made and seconded to close the public hearing. Respectfully submitted, Daniel Nakahara  APPROVED PLAN COMMISSION VILLAGE OF DEERFIELD The Plan Commission of the Village of Deerfield held a Workshop Meeting at 7:30 P.M. on October 8, 2015 at the Village Hall, 850 Waukegan Road, Deerfield, Illinois. Chairperson Oppenheim called the meeting to order. Present were: Mary Oppenheim, Chairperson Bob Benton Larry Berg Alan Bromberg Elaine Jacoby Jim Moyer Stuart Shayman Also present: Jeff Ryckaert, Principal Planner Dan Nakahara, Associate Planner (1a) Discussion of Amendment to a Commercial Planned Unit Development to Permit Renovations to Deerbrook Shopping Center; Allow a Special Use Amendment for the Proposed Jewel-Osco Store; and a Text Amendment in the C-2 Outlying Commercial District to Permit a Pharmacy Drive-Thru Chairperson Oppenheim noted that the petition being discussed is the renovations to the proposed Jewel-Osco store and the two outlot buildings. She commented that the feeling that she received from the original public hearing discussion is that the Plan Commission does not have any issues with this petition in any of the areas other than the cross access easement and the traffic. The Plan Commission agreed and did not see a need to discuss the other aspects of the plan other than the cross access easement and the traffic concerns. Chairperson Oppenheim noted that the cross access easement was entered into by both parties and as the easement language indicates, any changes to this easement must be agreed upon by both parties. Commissioner Berg asked if the Village is part of the agreement. Chairperson Oppenheim noted that the Village facilitated the agreement but as she understands it, the Village does not have a vote in this agreement. Ms. Digrino clarified that the Village has to agree with any decisions to the agreement. Chairperson Oppenheim agreed but commented that the Village cannot initiate any changes, the changes have to be agreed upon by both parties; Deerbrook Shopping Center and Deerfield Park Plaza and the Village can support them. Chairperson Oppenheim noted that the Plan Commission has received all of the information from both parties, and has reviewed the cross access easement agreement as well as the minutes and notes that led up to the easement agreement. She does Workshop Meeting October 8, 2015 Page 2 have some issues with statements that were made about the function of the easement. She commented that not only was it meant to function for cross shopping between the centers, it was expressly meant to function to keep traffic off of the main roads and within the internal roads of the two shopping centers as spelled out in the agreement. The proposal that is being considered by the petitioner suggest changes to the north cross access easement to make it one-way only for westbound traffic and no longer would traffic be able to enter Deerbrook Shopping Center at this cross access point from Deerfield Park Plaza. Chairperson Oppenheim noted that this makes a lot of sense since there are two entrances into Deerbrook Shopping Center off of Lake Cook Road. She also recapped that the petitioner is willing to make modifications to the entrance into Deerfield Park Plaza to enable it to have more cars able to turn west with dual left turns out of that shopping center. Commissioner Bromberg didn’t think that the modifications to Deerfield Park Plaza could be discussed, debated or voted upon since the owners of Deerfield Park Plaza are not interested in these modifications. He added that the Plan Commission cannot force them to make these changes on their property. Chairperson Oppenheim noted that they cannot force Deerfield Park Plaza to make the changes but she thought that voting on a plan with no changes to the cross access was not in the best interest of Deerfield Park Plaza. Commissioner Benton commented that both shopping centers agree, as does this Commission, that the financial health of this corner is important to all of the parties involved as well as the Village. It is important to keep in mind that both shopping centers as well as the Village is interested in improving this situation and it is important to everyone. Chairperson Oppenheim noted that this Commission and the Board would love to see Deerbrook renovated and the Jewel revitalized and she doesn’t want the sympathy or empathy that they feel for Deerfield Park Plaza to be misconstrued in any way that they don’t want the development to take place at Deerbrook. She stated that this is a difficult decision. She would hate to see a development take place with no relief being offered to the neighboring shopping center so she feels that the Plan Commission recommend what the relief should be offered even though the changes cannot be enforced to the neighboring property or the cross access easement agreement. This type of recommendation would be the Plan Commission’s preference on what they feel would be the most successful way that this would be a win-win situation for everyone to make this safe, efficient and make this development work. Commissioner Jacoby asked if there could be a motion to recommend approval with westbound only traffic at the cross access and a suggestion for changing the south portion of the Deerfield Park Plaza intersection. Chairperson Oppenheim confirmed that there could be a vote on the recommendation with the Plan Commission’s preference to change the north cross access and modifications to the Deerfield Park Plaza intersection to allow for dual left turns. Ms. Digrino clarified that Deerfield Park Plaza would have to agree to both of those modifications to implement those changes. Commissioner Shayman clarified that the site plan presented by the petitioner this evening takes into account no changes to the north cross access. Chairperson Workshop Meeting October 8, 2015 Page 3 Oppenheim noted that the site plan presented for this continued public hearing contemplates westbound only traffic at the cross access. Ms. Digrino clarified one option was the site plan that was presented at the September 24th public hearing which aligned the Deerbrook drive aisle with the cross access easement and two-way traffic at the cross easement. Another option is the narrowing the cross access to allow for one-way westbound only vehicular traffic presented for the October 8th public hearing, and the third option is no changes to the current situation but proceeding with a plan to renovate the Jewel-Osco store. Commissioner Oppenheim reiterated that a vote could be made on a recommendation with the Commission’s preference for one-way only westbound traffic at the cross access and modifications to the Deerfield Park Plaza intersection to allow for dual left turns onto Lake Cook Road. Commissioner Berg commented that the Plan Commission would be voting on a plan that would be voidable. A discussion ensued on voting on a plan that may not be implemented. Chairperson Oppenheim commented that this is a recommendation and not final approval. Mr. Dresdner stated that the detriments of this petition outweigh the benefits and keeping the easement open will cause Deerfield Park Plaza to lose tenants because of the worsening traffic situation and that this was not the purpose of the easement. He added that they will tie this petition up in court on the merits of the easement agreement. Chairperson Oppenheim noted that the Plan Commission cannot make recommendations based on threats. Mr. Dresdner believes that there other changes that the petitioner can make. Chairperson Oppenheim realizes the difficulty of voting on this recommendation but they do have a petition being proposed for a renovation and redevelopment that is very important to the Village and the community. She has repeatedly commented that the Plan Commission does not want this to take place to benefit one business at the expense of another business. She has hoped that this petition could be palpable and can benefit and enable Deerbrook to do their renovation and not be harmful to the neighboring property. She is looking at the proposals and the changes to the cross access and has hope that this will, in fact, improve the situation to the point that it is not pejorative to the neighboring property. She pointed out that the cross access has been a goal of the Village for years, the Village has worked very hard to get the access, it is part of the comprehensive plan and she does not see a point in talking about closing the cross access. Commissioner Bromberg commented that when there is a controversial issue they do fall back on the (special use) criteria and in this case he felt that two of the standards were pertinent in not being met; #3 pertaining to traffic and #5 pertaining to the effect on the neighborhood. He added that to approve this petition the Plan Commission has to find that the special use is not significantly or materially detrimental or injurious to the other property nor will it diminish or impair their property values. Based on the special use standards, Commissioner Bromberg does not see this as a difficult decision and unfortunately he does not see a way that the Plan Commission can recommend this petition. He feels that the petition does not meet the criteria of the special use. Workshop Meeting October 8, 2015 Page 4 Commissioner Bromberg agrees with the owners of Deerfield Park Plaza that the cross access easement is not acting in the way that it was intended when it was created. He added that the easement was not meant to be a means for ingress and egress and it is clearly being used that way. Commissioner Bromberg also noted that both parties have agreed that the traffic will be worse by the special use. Commissioner Berg is disappointed in Deerbrook Shopping Center that they cannot find a way to make this work without making this injurious to the neighboring property. Commissioner Berg referenced one of the grocery store examples without direct access that Deerfield Park Plaza pointed out and he cannot understand why this cannot work here. Commissioner Berg stated that as much as he would like to see the new Jewel store and have Deerbrook be successful he is bound by the special use criteria. He feels that two or three of the special use criteria is not being met specifically pertaining to not having an adverse on neighboring properties; the drive aisle will not be laid out to prevent nuisances and hazards; and lastly that the special use will not be detrimental or injurious to the neighboring property. He would impose on Deerbrook and Deerfield Park Plaza to find a solution to make this work so it will meet the special use requirements. He would like to support this development which he feels is very important to the community but it has to meet the special use criteria to get his vote. Commissioner Benton noted that the Plan Commission is making a recommendation and this is not an approval. The recommendation guides the Board and their decision on approval. He believes there have been genuine efforts to make this petition work – one of them being the elimination of ingress into the Deerfield Park Plaza property to get to Deerbrook and the redesign of having dual left turns will materially assist the development as well. He would like both changes in the recommendation and would like to see this work. Commissioner Jacoby agrees with Commissioner Benton. She believes there is not an easy solution. She feels that the Plan Commission should make a recommendation. She disagrees with Commissioner Berg that a renovated Jewel store will be detrimental or injurious to the neighborhood nor will it diminish property values in the surrounding areas. She sees Commissioner Berg’s point on traffic and for that reason she likes the recommendation with a westbound only traffic at the cross access and dual left turn lanes onto Lake Cook Road. Commissioner Moyer feels that even if the cross access were to be closed, the dual left turns should be implemented at the Deerfield Park Plaza intersection. He commented that both centers are in the retail business and they will feed off of each other and that they need to work together on this. He is inclined to recommend the westbound only traffic at the north cross access and modify the intersection at Deerfield Park Plaza. Commissioner Shayman is in agreement with Commissioner Jacoby and Commissioner Moyer. He views that the special use has not changed since there is an existing grocery store in virtually the same location where the new grocery store will be built. He Workshop Meeting October 8, 2015 Page 5 does not see a real change in the property. He does see the traffic as the issue and ideally the dual left turn lanes at the Deerfield Park Plaza intersection would help with the traffic heading west and egress on Lake Cook Road. Otherwise he can see the access being unchanged and left as it is. Chairperson Oppenheim noted that she is sympathetic to Deerfield Park Plaza and commented that one of the points raised tonight by Deerfield Park Plaza is that they didn’t want to have to come back to these meetings each time Deerbrook Shopping Center has a redevelopment plan. She noted that the cross access was set up 10 years ago and realizes that there are issues with it and hopes that Deerfield Park Plaza can find a way to agree on the suggested changes to improve the situation so it will not need more improvements. If the changes were to be implemented and the improvements don’t solve the problems, each redevelopment plan that Deerbrook proposes will have to come back to be reevaluated. This Plan Commission will continue to look at the effects of future proposals. Chairperson Oppenheim does feel that the two suggested changes to the cross access will improve the situation of traffic going through Deerfield Park Plaza. She also hopes the developers of Deerbrook will take the Commission’s recommendations to heart and make an effort to direct traffic onto Waukegan Road and encourage drivers to use the other entrances on Waukegan Road. Chairperson Oppenheim noted that Deerbrook has 4 entrances on Waukegan Road. She feels that to minimize any impact on the neighboring property, she would recommend a plan with the two changes. She reminded that this is a recommendation to the Village Board. It is her sincere hope that there be some movement with the parties involved that they will be able to come to some kind of agreement or the Village can do something to get them to meet to effect these changes. Ms. Digrino added that they need a plan that they can move forward with and implement. She asked if the plan that is voted upon be that which includes no changes to the cross access, but to include in the recommendation a suggestion, if Deerfield Park Plaza agrees to it, for the westbound only traffic at the cross access and dual left turns at the intersection. Chairperson Oppenheim stated that this is a recommendation and the Board can reformulate the recommendation. She added that the Plan Commission recommendation does not give the petitioner the permission to implement the plan, but the Board’s approval of a plan will give that permission. Ms. Digrino would like to make sure the plan being voted upon is one that can be implemented. Mr. Blitzstein feels that the petitioner will go ahead with their development whether or not they have the cross access. Mr. Blitzstein likened this situation to the Jewel Osco store on Patriot Boulevard and Lake Street. Commissioner Benton motioned to Amend the Commercial Planned Unit Development for Deerbrook Shopping Center to Allow the Renovations for the Proposed Jewel-Osco Store and Outlot Buildings E & F, Amend the Jewel-Osco Special Use and a Text Amendment in the C-2 Outlying Commercial District for a Pharmacy Drive-Thru at the Proposed Jewel-Osco store with the recommendation of a modification to the north cross access to allow westbound only traffic, and dual left turns onto Lake Cook Road at Workshop Meeting October 8, 2015 Page 6 the Deerfield Park Plaza intersection. Commissioner Jacoby seconded the motion. The vote was as follows: Ayes: (5) Benton, Jacoby, Moyer, Shayman, Oppenheim Nays: (2) Berg, Bromberg The motions passed and will be on the November 2nd Village Board of Trustees Meeting agenda. (2a) Discussion of the Deerfield-Bannockburn Fire Protection District to Allow a Complete Re-Roof at 500 Waukegan Road The Plan Commission was in favor of the Deerfield-Bannockburn Fire Protection District’s proposal for a complete reroof. Commissioner Bromberg motioned to approve the Amendment to the Special Use for the Deerfield-Bannockburn Fire Protection District to Allow a Complete Re-Roof at 500 Waukegan Road. Commissioner Benton seconded the motion. The vote was as follows: Ayes: (7) Benton, Berg, Bromberg, Jacoby, Moyer, Shayman, Oppenheim Nays: (0) None The motions passed and will be on the November 2nd Village Board of Trustees Meeting agenda. (3a) Discussion of the Verizon Antennas to be Located on the Village Water Tower at 700 Kates Road (Village of Deerfield) Chairperson Oppenheim asked if the Commissioners had any questions or comments on the Verizon request. The Commissioners were in favor of the Verizon proposal and believes it meets the special use criteria. There being no questions, Commissioner Bromberg motioned to recommend approval of the Special Use for Verizon Antennas to be located on the Village Water Tower at 700 Kates Road. Commissioner Jacoby seconded the motion. The vote was as follows: Ayes: (7) Benton, Berg, Bromberg, Jacoby, Moyer, Shayman, Oppenheim Nays: (0) There being no further business to discuss the meeting adjourned. Respectfully submitted, Daniel Nakahara