Plan Commission

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 13th, 2016 at the Village Hall, 850 Waukegan Road, Deerfield, Illinois. Present were: Larry Berg, Chairperson Pro Tem Bob Benton Al Bromberg Elaine Jacoby Absent were: Mary Oppenheim, Chairperson Jim Moyer Stuart Shayman Also present: Jeff Ryckaert, Principal Planner Dan Nakahara, Associate Planner Public Comment on a Non-Agenda Item Andrew Marwick, Deerfield Resident, 442 Kelburn, commented that in the last few years the traffic situation in and around the area has continued to become increasingly worse. He believes that the increased traffic is going to result in an increased demand for housing in more central locations, as this trend is occurring all over the country. Mr. Marwick commented that there are several locations in downtown Deerfield where a residential building could go and that with the amount of work in the area there is a huge shortage of housing in comparison to the demand. Developing more residential buildings would also be beneficial to the environment, as commuters would no longer have to drive great distances between their homes and their offices. Mr. Marwick commented that with the continued development of the Parkway North Center, as well as Walgreens continued presence (and hopefully expansion) here in Deerfield there should be an increase in jobs in the area. Mr. Marwick advised that Deerfield needs focus on more transit oriented development in the downtown area. Mr. Marwick commented that Cook County Board President, Toni Preckwinkle, is petitioning for an increased tax on soda and sugary tasking drinks which would add about sixty-seven cents to a 2-liter bottle of pop; the tax could hurt retail development on the Cook County side of Lake Cook Road (specifically Deerbrook Mall), as that side is already less competitive with a two to three cent higher sales tax. Workshop Meeting October 13, 2016 Page 2 (1) Prefiling Conference: Request for a Text Amendment and a Special Use for an Elementary and Middle School at 445 Pine Street for the Hellenic American Academy (The Foundation for Hellenic Education and Culture, NFP) Lawrence Freedman, attorney, Ash, Anos, Freedman & Logan, L.L.C., commented that the Hellenic American Academy has been located at 1085 Lake Cook Road for a number of years; however, the owner is selling the property, and the Academy’s lease is over. The Academy has to vacate their current location by the end of the year (or at the latest early January). The Foundation for Hellenic Education and Culture, NFP has entered into a contract to purchase the building located at 445 Pine Street (currently the Starland facility) and lease the building to the Hellenic American Academy. Once the Foundation gains ownership of the facility, Starland will move out of the building. The Foundation is in discussion with Starland to allow Starland to share the facility for their summer camps. Starland would only use the facility for their summer camps. Mr. Freedman commented that the petitioners are requesting a Special Use to operate the school, as well as Text Amendments in order to allow the school to operate in the R-1 Zoning District on a non-residential property. Mr. Freedman introduced Dean Kanellos, representative the Foundation for Hellenic Education and Culture. He noted that once the Foundation for Hellenic Education and Culture acquires the property, the building will be leased to the Hellenic American Academy. Mr. Freedman commented that the petitioners main goal for this meeting was to explain their operations and intentions for the property, as well as to receive feedback from the Plan Commission. Chairman Pro Tem Berg inquired about the Academy’s attendance, traffic and hours of operation. Mr. Kanellos commented that the school’s programs include a day school, night school, and Saturday school. Mr. Freedman noted that the petitioners are going to provide the Plan Commission with an attendance count based on current attendance, which should be almost an exact count of the number of students that would be attending the new facility. Chairman Pro Tem Berg asked if there were any expansion plans for the new facility. Mr. Freedman commented that the petitioners don’t foresee expanding the size of the building in the near future. Commissioner Benton stressed the importance of preparing for the September, Labor Day Greek Festival, as it is a very successful event, and the impact of the traffic on the neighborhood during that event must be considered and planned for accordingly. Mr. Freedman reassured the Commissioners that the petitioners understand the impact that an event of that size has on the traffic in the area, and the importance of having a plan in place to accommodate it. Commissioner Bromberg voiced his concern about having the Labor Day event at the new location (the 445 Pine Street facility), as it is located right in the middle of a residential neighborhood and the noise from the event goes late into the night. Mr. Kanellos commented that Academy is discussing limiting the hours of the event; the even goes until midnight, but is considering turning off the music at 10PM so that the event does not affect the surrounding neighborhood. Commissioner Bromberg commented that turning down the music at an earlier hour would greatly reduce the noise. Mr. Kanellos confirmed that the music could be turned down at an earlier hour. Workshop Meeting October 13, 2016 Page 3 Commissioner Bromberg noted that according to the petitioner’s material for where students who attend the Academy live; he pointed out that it appeared that no children from Deerfield attend the Academy. Mr. Kanellos confirmed that no children from Deerfield currently attend the Academy, however their goal is to grow the school and expand their student population to include children from Deerfield. The Academy is a bilingual educational facility where instructors teach five hours of Greek language every week. Commissioner Bromberg commented that the building was originally a school, and it makes sense for a school to occupy the property. Mr. Kanellos explained that there is more than enough space to accommodate the Academy at the 445 Pine Street location, as the school currently has an enrollment of 110 children. He noted that when the school was originally built it accommodated 350 children, therefore the Academy’s total occupancy is about 1/3 of the maximum occupancy for the facility. Commissioner Bromberg pointed out that the real estate taxes that the Village was gaining while Starland owned the facility was a bonus, as the property was originally tax exempt as a school. Chairman Pro Tem asked the petitioners to discuss the hours of operation. Ms. Voula Sellountos, Head of Schools, Hellenic American Academy, explained that the Academy runs 3 educational programs: the day school which operates during that week (Monday through Friday) from 8AM – 3:30PM (with a start time of 8:15AM for students); and two part time Greek Language Programs including: an Evening Program every Monday and Thursday from 4:30PM – 6:30PM; and secondly, Saturday from 9AM – 1:30PM. There are no events held on Sunday. The Academy also offers a cultural programs in which there are lectures and concerts hosted at the facility about once a month with a maximum of 100 guests in attendance, and no more than 50 cars in the parking lot. Commissioner Bromberg asked if the school offered any kind of bus service for children commuting to and from the facility. Ms. Sellountos responded that no bus service was provided by the Academy, and that parents bring their children to school, and pick them up after school. Chairman Pro Tem Berg asked if there were any extracurricular evening activities. Ms. Sellountos commented that the Academy offers standard after school programs that are in demand by the students, including: book club, science club, arts and crafts, as well as an after school language program that are offered 2 or 3 times a week. Commissioner Benton asked if they had a standard school calendar, September through June. Ms. Sellountos confirmed that they did. Commissioner Benton asked if the Academy would offer any summer programs at the facility in addition to the Starland summer programs. Mr. Kanellos responded that the Hellenic American Academy currently has a summer program and that this would continue at the new facility. Commissioner Benton asked the Petitioners if their summer program would be able to operate cooperatively with the Starland summer program. Mr. Kanellos explained that the Foundation for Hellenic Education and Culture had conversations with Starland about the co-operation of the Academy and Starland’s summer programs at the facility prior to agreeing to the purchase. Starland is planning on having their summer program out in the playing fields the entire time; however, weather permitting, there would be 2 rooms available for Starland’s use if needed. Workshop Meeting October 13, 2016 Page 4 Commissioner Jacoby asked if Starland was only using space at the facility in the summer. Mr. Kanellos confirmed; and added that Starland has asked the Foundation if they could use the facility a couple of days in January and February during their transition period to a new location; their decision depends on the amount of space available for storage. Commissioner Bromberg asked if Starland was closing down or moving to a new location. Mr. Freedman responded that Starland had sent a notice out that they’re moving to a new location, and he spoke with the owner last week who is looking at another site in Deerfield. Ms. Sellountos commented that the Academy’s summer camp program starts at the end of the school year; beginning June 15th and ending July 30th; with a maximum of seventy students over the past five years. Chairman Pro Tem Berg asked if there was currently a religious entity that Starland was leasing to, and if so would that continue. Mr. Kanellos commented that he is unaware if Starland is currently leasing to a religious institution however, any of Starland’s programs or sub-leasing agreements are being terminated once the Foundation for Hellenic Education and Culture takes ownership of the property. The only exception being Starland’s summer camps. Mr. Kanellos explained that the Academy will use one of the rooms as chapel for religious teaching (not for religious services). Commissioner Bromberg commented that the main concerns are the traffic and the special events (especially the Labor Day event). Mr. Freedman assured the Commissioners that the other monthly events that the Academy offers are much smaller and not nearly as well attended as their festival held during Labor Day weekend; therefore, the monthly events shouldn’t have a significant impact on traffic or the surrounding neighborhood. Commissioner Benton advised that the petitioners should be aware that many neighbors voiced their concerns about the potential impact that Starland would have on traffic in the area during their Public Hearing a couple of years ago. Mr. Freedman assured the Commissioners that student drop off and pick up occurs in a dissipating manner, as not all students arrive and leave the facility at the exact same time. Commissioner Bromberg commented that during Starland’s Public Hearing neighbors argued that a for-profit business should not be allowed to occupy a property that was intended to be a non-profit facility. The Academy would be returning the property to its original non-profit use. Mr. Kanellos commented that one of the benefits of moving from a Business District to a Residential District is that the Academy wants to open their cultural events up to the surrounding neighborhood and be a part of the community. Commissioner Jacoby asked if any of the students are carpooling to and from school, as many of the students are coming from the same areas. Ms. Sellountos confirmed that there are students who carpool. Commissioner Benton commented that the property was originally off the tax rolls since it was built as a school, and there shouldn’t be an issue with continuing it as a school. Chairman Pro Tem Berg advised the petitioners to meet with the neighbors to explain their operation and potential impact on the area was of great importance. There was a discussion amongst the group in regard to where the petitioners could host a meeting with the neighbors; suggestions included: Village Hall, the Library and the Patty Turner Workshop Meeting October 13, 2016 Page 5 Center. Mr. Freedman commented that he was going to look into the possibility of hosting a meeting with the neighbors at the 445 Pine Street facility. Mr. Ryckaert asked if the petitioners could discuss how drop off and pick up works at the new location. Mr. Kanellos explained that at their current location at 1085 Lake Cook Road vehicles pull in off of Lake Cook Road onto Pine Street and then turn left onto the frontage road; parents then park their vehicles in the parking lot and bring their children into the school. School is dismissed at 3:15PM at which time parents park their vehicles and come into the school to pick their children up from the school waiting room. The traffic study is undergoing and it will address drop off and pick up. Commissioner Jacoby asked if the parents are required to walk their children into the school. Mr. Kanellos explained that for kindergarten and preschool aged children parents pull up to the school and one of the teachers will come out and walk the child into the school. It is not a requirement for parents or teachers to walk the older children into the school. Commissioner Jacoby asked for confirmation that it is not a school policy that parents must park and bring their children into the school. Mr. Kanellos explained that parents are not required to bring their children into the school for drop off; however, parents are required to come into the school to pick their children up at the end of the day (regardless of age for safety purposes). Mr. Ryckaert asked how many vehicles (maximum) are in the lot at one time. Mr. Kanellos responded that a maximum of 25 cars are in the lot at one time, so there is more than ample parking. Ms. Sellountos commented that parents pick up their children at different times since they get out of work at varying times and come from different locations. Chairman Pro Tem Berg advised that it is going to be very important for the petitioners to address the pick-up and drop-off situation to ensure that aren’t stacking in the street. Mr. Kanellos commented that at the new facility there would be two separate drop off locations; the kindergarten children would be dropped off on the far north side of the school where parents can conveniently pull up to that door and a teacher can come out and escort each kindergartener into the school; and the older children are going to enter into the building from the main doors. Chairman Pro Tem Berg asked if there were going to be any changes to the exterior of the building or parking lots. Mr. Freedman commented that there were going to be small maintenance repairs to the building, but no big material changes. Mr. Kanellos commented that there is a $50,000 play set at the Academy’s current location that is going to be moved over to their new facility at 445 Pine Street. Commissioner Jacoby asked which side of the building the playset would be located on. Mr. Kanellos responded that there are two existing swing sets at the 445 Pine Street facility, and the playset is going to replace one of the old swing sets on the property. Mr. Nakahara asked the petitioners to discuss their plans for putting in additional flagpoles on the property. Mr. Kanellos commented that the Academy has 3 flagpoles at its current location, which display the American flag, the Greek flag and their school flag; however, the 445 Pine Street location only has one flagpole on the property, and the Academy would like to display all three flags at their new location. Mr. Kanellos Workshop Meeting October 13, 2016 Page 6 assured the Commissioners that the flagpoles would be of similar height and aesthetics, so that it fits in and doesn’t offset the balance of the neighborhood. There was a discussion amongst the group as to whether the petitioners were going to include the additional flagpoles on their requested plans for the Public Hearing, and the petitioners were advised to include their request for the additional flag poles, as well as their signage, so that they don’t have to return for another Public Hearing at a later date. (2) Prefiling Conference: Special Use for a Medical Office at 800 Deerfield Road (Aligned Modern Health and Taxman Company) Andrew Ingley, Principal, Aligned Modern Health, commented that his company is seeking a Class A Special Use Permit in order to lease half the tenant space at 800 Waukegan Road. Mr. Ingley introduced Dave Zimmer, Owner, Fleet Feet Sports, who currently leases the entire tenant space at 800 Waukegan Road; the space would be subdivided into two spaces: approximately 2500 square feet for Aligned Modern Health and approximately 2500 square feet for Fleet Feet Sports. Aligned Modern Health is looking to sublease the western half of the space. Aligned Modern Health is a complimentary and integrative health care provider with a primary focus on chiropractic physical medicine, functional medicine, clinical nutrition and acupuncture services. There are currently eight Aligned Modern Health locations, all in high foot traffic retail areas of Chicago. Mr. Ingley explained that the regularity at which Aligned Modern Health’s patients are required to come into the office for visits (multiple times a week for several weeks at a time, and then monthly visits thereafter) generates additional foot traffic in retail areas that would not be frequented (by their clients) as often without the need to visit their office. Likewise, Aligned Modern Health also generates business from the retail foot traffic that exists in the area. Commissioner Bromberg asked if all of Aligned Modern Health’s locations were located in downtown, retail type areas. Mr. Ingley confirmed that all of Aligned Modern Health’s facilities are first floor retail locations; all of which are in high end retail destinations, such as their locations in the South Port Corridor, the South Loop and Lincoln Square. Commissioner Bromberg asked if there was any relationship between the two businesses: Aligned Modern Health and Fleet Feet Sports. Mr. Ingley responded that there was no relationship between the two companies. Although each company is its own independent business, they appreciate the services and expertise that the other business provides to their customers (the same customers often frequent both businesses). The services that Aligned Modern Health offers are essential in getting athletes back into shape quickly after injury. The businesses have a complimentary partnership, as Aligned Modern Health often works with Fleet Feet Sports’ customers in order to get them back into running shape. Commissioner Bromberg asked if the 800 Waukegan Road tenant space would be divided into two separate tenant spaces with two separate entrances. Mr. Ingley commented that there would be a separate retail entrance off of Deerfield Road; and they are discussing whether it would make sense to internally connect the two spaces. Mr. Zimmer commented that Aligned Modern Health Workshop Meeting October 13, 2016 Page 7 is a very complimentary business to his business; Fleet Feet Sports does a lot of work with athletes who are putting a lot of stress on their bodies and it’s beneficial to work with Aligned in functional fitness. And conversely, as Aligned patients are getting back into being active, Fleet Feet Sports has a very specific way of picking out shoes so that each customer is matched with the right shoe for their specific needs. Mr. Zimmer commented that Fleet Feet Sports partnership with Aligned Modern Health has been spectacular, both in the South Loop and Lincoln Square, and he is confident that the same will be true here in Deerfield. Mr. Ingley agreed, and commented that often times their patients are experiencing different pains and aches simply because they have the wrong running shoes, so they send a lot of their patients over to Fleet Feet to be fitted for proper running shoes. Commissioner Benton advised that, considering their line of business and their clientele, the petitioners need to take into consideration where their handicapped parking spaces are going to be located; especially with the sidewalk. Mr. Ingley assured the Commissioners that there would be sufficient handicapped parking, as well as a plan getting to the main entrance of the store. Mr. Zimmer commented that there is going to be a restriping and resurfacing of the municipal parking lot, so that the handicapped spaces, as well as all of the parking spaces will be clearly marked. Commissioner Jacoby asked if Aligned offered podiatry services. Mr. Ingley responded that Aligned does not offer podiatry services. Mr. Ingley explained that Aligned Modern Health’s main goal is to build a national brand that is recognized for high quality integrative care. Aligned Modern Health is a local Chicago brand that was started by a group of Chicagoans whose goal was to build a company that does noninvasive health care in a way that is evidence based, and follows published and proven research. Aligned Modern Health’s services include: chiropractic physical medicine, acupuncture, functional medicine and clinical nutrition. Aligned is determined to be a good partner for their patients, as well as for the third party payers (the insurance companies); Aligned values the long term relationships that they’re building with their partners. Aligned also strives to be a fixture in the community for health and wellness with their goal of being a destination for the community, a place to answer general questions about health and wellness, as well as a place for marathon trainers to rejuvenate and partnering with companies like Fleet Feet to help their customers reach their goals. Aligned is determined to be a destination of employees, as its imperative for the success of the business and the recovery of their clients. Mr. Ingley commented that the 800 Waukegan Road location would be Aligned’ s first suburban expansion, and they are excited to become a part of the Deerfield community especially in a shared location with Fleet Feet. Mr. Ingley explained that out of the main core services that are offered at Aligned: chiropractic physical medicine, acupuncture, functional medicine and clinical nutrition, functional medicine tends to be a relatively new concept to many people. Functional Medicine is primarily used to treat chronic issues that medicine has had trouble diagnosing or treating correctly; the treatments are based on lifestyle changes, dietary Workshop Meeting October 13, 2016 Page 8 changes and often times vitamin supplements. The treatment process is personalized to each individual’s unique needs; the treatment plan is developed by taking into consideration major stressors and events in a patient’s life that may have thrown his/her body out of balance, and then pairing that with analytical tools base on blood testing. The blood testing includes both common blood testing, as well as additional blood testing that is not as commonly looked at, which allows their functional medicine experts to find the root cause of their patients’ symptoms. Treatment plans are designed to attack the cause of the symptoms, rather than simply covering up the symptoms or treating the symptoms. Commissioner Benton asked if massage therapy was also a service that Aligned offers. Mr. Ingley responded that massage therapy is a part of their service line, but their main services are chiropractic physical medicine, acupuncture, functional medicine and clinical nutrition. Mr. Ingley commented that at Aligned they strive to hire the best providers in the field. Aligned is now a destination of choice in Chicago for complimentary and integrative providers. Aligned supports their providers with training, processes and systems that allow them to focus on being providers, rather than trying to be a provider and a business person. Their style of treatments requires patients to come into the office several times throughout the course of a treatment; therefore, in order for the treatment process to work it is imperative that patients enjoy being treated by their staff. Aligned hires friendly people who make a very welcoming environment that patients want to come to. Mr. Ingley commented that they are very proud of their 180 plus Yelp reviews, which reflect how much focus Aligned puts on medical excellence and the positive experiences that customers have at Aligned. Aligned had 40 of their staff readily available at the Chicago Marathon at various fundraising groups for post-race injury screening, stretching and massage. Mr. Ingley commented that Aligned attracts many new customers who have never tried their particular services before, including: 40% of their chiropractic customers, 50% of their acupuncture customers and 60% of their clinical nutrition, functional medicine customers, which means that Aligned is bringing new people into their healthcare services and bringing new foot traffic into the retail area. This results in new customers for other retailers as well. Aligned currently has eight locations, and their South Loop site is opening next week. Mr. Ingley commented that the founders of Aligned Modern Healthy, including himself, did not start their careers in the medical field; they came from various backgrounds, and were brought together by their shared passion for complimentary and integrative health care. Their goal is to expand their services nationally, starting in Chicago, so that more patients can renew their health by utilizing complimentary and integrative health care. Chairman Pro Tem Berg asked if they sold any products at their Aligned facilities. Mr. Ingley responded that they sell a very limited amount of products, such as nutritional supplements, but the vast majority of their business focuses on medical services. Mr. Ingley commented that since their product sales are minimal, Aligned does not generate a lot of sales tax; however, the volume of business that Aligned generates for Fleet Feet Workshop Meeting October 13, 2016 Page 9 more than offsets the sales tax that may be lost by giving Aligned 2,500 square feet of their existing retail space. Mr. Ingley assured the Commissioners that with Aligned referring business to Fleet Feet, their sales won’t be affected by having a smaller footprint. Fleet Feet Sports has six other locations in the Chicagoland area, and most of their stores have a smaller footprint than their tenant space in Deerfield, with the exception of their Old Town location, which is their flagship, and is around 8,000 square feet. Fleet Feet Sports tenant spaces range from about 1,000 square feet to 8,000 square feet, with their sweet spot being between 2,500 and 3,000 square feet. Mr. Zimmer assured the Commissioners that with the ability to have storage in the basement, and 2,500 square feet of main floor retail space, Fleet Feet will be a leaner and a much more functional company. A smaller retail space will also allow Fleet Feet to display their product in a more efficient manner as opposed to the larger space. Commissioner Bromberg asked if Mr. Zimmer expected their sales to go down at all by losing 2,500 square feet of his store space. Mr. Zimmer assured the Commissioners that he was confident his sales are actually going to increase by having a partner (Aligned) next to his store that understands and supports his business. Commissioner Benton commented that Aligned is going to be a part of the “Institutional Quadrant” which has a complicated parking situation with the church, Village Hall, library, Park District and retail shops all sharing the municipal parking lot at various times. The Village wants to ensure that the merchants in the area (such as Fleet Feet and Aligned) have adequate parking. Commissioner Bromberg commended the petitioners for their thorough and informative explanation of why it makes sense for a medical facility to be in that location; and advised that the Board of Trustees is going to have questions about why a medical facility in that location would be beneficial to the surrounding retail area, as well as inquiries about the parking situation. Commissioner Bromberg commented that it is compelling that Aligned seems to have a positive influence on increasing revenues for their neighboring retailers (which in turn generates more sales tax). Commissioner Benton advised the petitioner that they should require their employees to park on the west end of the parking lot (furthest away from their facility’s entrance), and reserve the parking spaces closest to the facility for their patients. Chairman Pro Tem Berg asked how many employees would be working at their Deerfield location. Mr. Ingley commented that there would be a maximum of about seven employees in the facility at one time; with an anticipated number of about five employees on busy days, including: the clinical medicine team, clinical manager, acupuncturist and possibly a functional medicine staff member a couple days a week. Mr. Ingley commented that one of the benefits that Aligned has with being in a shopping and retail area is they receive a lot of walk-ins from foot traffic. Depending on appointment availability, staff can’t always see walk-in patients immediately, so walk-ins often go shopping in the area while they wait until their appointment. He commented that at their South Port location about half of their patients discovered their facility while they were walking by their store. Mr. Ingley reiterated that Aligned is very complimentary Workshop Meeting October 13, 2016 Page 10 to a retail environment, as their store is a destination for their patients, and becomes another reason for people to come into the area. Chairman Pro Tem Berg asked if the Commissioners thought a parking and traffic study was needed. Commissioner Bromberg and Jacoby thought that a traffic and parking study might have to be done. Commissioner Benton commented that the accuracy of the traffic study was dependent on the conclusion of the Deerfield Road construction, so requiring a traffic study to be performed now doesn’t make sense as it may change after construction is finished. In the past, the Village has granted another business in the area (a nail salon) seeking a special use a parking and traffic study waiver, since the Village parking lot can accommodate a large number of vehicles. Chairman Pro Tem Berg asked if the parking lot tends to fill up during peak hours. Mr. Ryckaert commented that the lot may fill up if the church has an event, but on an everyday basis there is usually enough parking. Commissioner Bromberg asked if there was an hourly time limit for the parking lot. Mr. Ryckaert responded that there is a 3-hour time limit. Commissioner Jacoby commented that there is always a spot available during business hours. Commissioner Benton commented that there are busier peak times when the parking lot is full, but parking spaces are available. The Commissioners agreed that resurfacing and restriping the parking was necessary. Mr. Zimmer assured the Commissioners that in the 7 months that his store (Fleet Feet Sports) has been open, he has never had an issue with parking. Mr. Ingley asked if they could be granted a traffic and parking study waiver due to the efficient amount of parking that the municipal lot provides. The Commissioners agreed that the traffic and parking study should be waived as there is an ample amount of parking in the lot. Mr. Ryckaert asked if Fleet Feet’s customers have ever complained about a lack of parking. Mr. Zimmer responded that parking has not been an issue for his customers. Chairman Pro Tem Berg asked if the Village had any licensing requirements for massage services. Mr. Ryckaert explained that the Village used to license massage therapists years ago and licensing of massage therapists is handled by the State. Commissioner Benton advised the petitioners that they should provide a list of chemicals used in the massage oils/lotions and an explanation of the massage treatment process for their Board appearance. Mr. Ingley responded that Aligned uses a very standard massage oil, and that he would provide a list of ingredients. Andrew Marwick, Deerfield Resident, 442 Kelburn, commented that the majority of Metra commuters park next to the Deerfield Metra Station; therefore, the train depot parking spaces by Osterman Avenue are largely unused. Mr. Marwick commented that it would be beneficial to the Village if the prices to park in the Metra commuter lot were raised to five or ten dollars for prime parking spaces right next to the station, as many commuters would be willing to pay a larger fee to park closer to the Metra platform. Commissioner Benton commented that the Village recently increased the fee to park in the Metra lot to two dollars, and that revenue goes to the Village. Mr. Marwick commented that two dollars is far less than what the market would bare for those prime parking spaces. Mr. Marwick commented that raising the prices of prime parking spaces Workshop Meeting October 13, 2016 Page 11 next to the station, and making the parking spaces south of Osterman free, would take pressure off of commuters trying to park for free in the surrounding commercial lots, as well as raise money for the Village. Mr. Marwick also suggested having variable time limits on the municipal lot based on peak business times. Commissioner Bromberg commented that if it were to become an issue with the 3-hour time limit not being honored, then the Village would have to take measures to enforce the time limit, and perhaps come up with more limited time restrictions. Mr. Nakahara asked if the petitioners had any plans to alter the fence that connects the two buildings on the property. Mr. Ingley commented that their architect is in contact with the Village’s Building Department, and the current plan is to figure out how to take that fence down. Mr. Zimmer commented that removing the fence would be both aesthetically and functionally beneficial to the property as it would allow Fleet Feet to use the back door to bring customers bikes into their repair area, and reserve the front doors as their main entrance; making the building fuller service. There being no further business to discuss the meeting adjourned. Respectfully Submitted, Mary Glowacz