Planning & Zoning Commission
Regular MeetingDeKalb, IL · August 7, 2019
Minutes
MINUTES
CITY OF DEKALB
PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION
August 7, 2019
The Planning and Zoning Commission held a Meeting on August 7, 2019, at the City of
DeKalb Municipal Building, 200 South Fourth Street, DeKalb, Illinois. Chair Christina Doe
called the meeting to order at 6:00 PM.
A. ROLL CALL
Recording Secretary Christine Wang called the roll. Planning and Zoning
Commission members present were Chair Christina Doe, Katharina Barbe, Vicki
Buckley, David Castro, and Ron Klein. Commissioners Max Maxwell and Jerry
Wright were absent.
City staff present were Principal Planner Dan Olson and Recording Secretary
Christine Wang.
B. APPROVAL OF THE AGENDA (Additions/Deletions)
Chair Christina Doe requested a motion to approve the August 7, 2019, agenda as
presented. Ms. Barbe motioned to approve the agenda as presented. Ms. Buckley
seconded the motion, and the motion was approved by unanimous voice vote.
C. APPROVAL OF MINUTES
July 3, 2019 – Mr. Castro motioned to approve the minutes, Mr. Klein seconded
the motion, and the motion was approved by unanimous voice vote.
July 17, 2019 – Ms. Buckley motioned to approve the minutes, Ms. Barbe
seconded the motion, and the motion was approved by unanimous voice vote.
D. PUBLIC PARTICIPATION (Open Floor to Anyone Wishing to Speak on Record)
None
E. NEW BUSINESS
1. Public Hearing (continued from July 27, 2019 meeting) – Petition by 1704
Sycamore LLC, represented by Daniel Damaschke, for a rezoning from the ‘GC”
General Commercial District to the “PD-C” Planned Development Commercial
District for a 1.61 acre site to allow for a video gaming establishment. The petition
also requests allowance of a video gaming establishment to be located within 500
feet of another video gaming establishment and to allow a Planned Development
on less than two acres.
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Principal Planner Olson advised Commission members the applicant had
withdrawn its petition and no further action was required.
2. Public Hearing – Petition by PNG Development LLC, represented by John
Pappas, requesting a rezoning from the “LI” Light Industrial District to the “PD-C”
Planned Development Commercial District for an approximate 2.9 acre site located
along the east side of North 4th Street between Oak Street and Locust Street,
commonly known as the Mooney property. The applicant is requesting approval
of the rezoning in order to allow for the development of 94 apartment units and
approximately 12,000 square feet of commercial space in a 4-story building to be
called Agora Tower. Waivers to the Unified Development Ordinance are requested
for maximum site coverage, off-street parking and other approvals as required for
the subject property to allow for the construction as proposed and indicated on the
development plans.
Mr. Jeff Lewis, attorney with Klein, Stoddard, Buck and Lewis in Sycamore,
introduced himself to the Commission as the representative for PNG Development
LLC. He added that Mr. John Pappas, the manager of PNG Development LLC,
was present to address any additional questions by the Commission. Mr. Lewis
provided background on the property formerly known as the Mooney property and
they will be requesting PD-C Planned Development Commercial zoning. He noted
the intent is to raze the existing structure, construct a new 4-story building at the
corner of 4th Street and East Locust Street with residential units on the upper floors
and commercial space on the ground level. He said there would be 94 total
apartment units with half 1-bedroom units and the other half 2-bedroom. He
referenced the rendering of the proposed building and commented on its similarity
to the Cornerstone project, which has experienced success in leasing their
residential and commercial space. Mr. Lewis provided members with information
as to the anticipated type of tenants for the project, and the appropriateness of the
facility within the neighborhood. Mr. Lewis advised members there was a
marketing plan already in the works to bring in good commercial tenants to
compliment the residential units. He described the benefits of the project for the
City regarding removing an older building and noted prior attempts to make the
current facility functional. He advised there were agreements with the necessary
utility companies regarding the removal of utility poles and wires and cleaning up
the environmental issues on-site. Mr. Lewis stated he believed the redevelopment
of this property would be a nice compliment to the surrounding area.
Principal Planner Olson referred to the staff report dated July 31, 2019, that was
provided in the Commission’s packets. He commented on the modifications
implemented as a result of the Commission’s and staff comments during the prior
conceptual plan review, and how the project addressed and met numerous aspects
of the City’s 2007 Downtown Revitalization Plan, the 2011 Downtown Design
Guidelines, and the 2013 DeKalb City Center Plan. He noted the previous plan
had shown two buildings in the middle of the site and now shows one building at
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the corner of North 4th Street and East Locust Street. Principal Planner Olson also
reviewed the parking aspect of the project and the justification of a waiver for
parking. He provided an overview of the environmental concerns on the property
and remediation recommendations that were provided along with landscaping
requirements and exceptions to the PD-C District Regulations. He continued with
his review covering the Standards for Zoning Map Amendments along with
Standards for Planned Developments per the UDO. He then completed his
overview of the staff report by covering the public input provided so far.
Chair Doe gave the public an opportunity to speak. There were none. Chair Doe
closed the public hearing. Chair Doe asked if the Commissioners had any more
questions or comments.
Ms. Buckley advised she liked the new site layout as it flowed better than the
previous one. She liked the incorporation of the 2-bedroom units and the demand
for such a product had perhaps not yet been seen before. She stated the project
would be a great addition to the downtown.
Mr. Castro inquired as to the difference between the two companies, PNG
Development and Pappas Development. Mr. Lewis advised the entities were two
different companies, and that PNG Development had been formed to address the
acquisition of the property for this project. He continued by stating Pappas
Development is a separate company which was essentially hired by PNG
Development as the contractor on the project. Mr. Castro inquired as to whether
PNG Development would be the ultimate owner of the project and Mr. Lewis
confirmed they would be. Mr. Castro proceeded in addressing Principal Planner
Olson’s comments regarding the contamination on the property caused by a
previous gas station and how the responsibility is assigned when the contaminated
property is abandoned. Principal Planner Olson shared that while he was not
aware of all the regulations from the State regarding contamination, he did state
when gas tanks leak, they are required to be replaced under State law. Mr. Castro
commented on the situation wherein someone has to be responsible for cleaning
up the contamination. Principal Planner Olson responded by stating the developer
is proposing to clean it up and meet the ILEPA standards, which was part of the
TIF funding approval.
Mr. Castro addressed the issue of parking, stating he doesn’t believe there is a
problem at the present time, but one may occur in the future. He commented that
while looking at the maps there is a parking lot just north of the DeKalb Library that
belongs to a Catholic church and he wondered if an agreement could be reached
between the City and the church to allow people to use that parking lot for the
future. Mr. Castro continued by referencing a current parking use agreement
between a nearby funeral home and the DeKalb Library and suggested this could
occur with this development. He then offered his thanks to Principal Planner Olson
for the staff report explanation of the parking concerns noted by the Executive
Director of the DeKalb Library. Mr. Castro noted he had a tour of the Cornerstone
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building with Mr. Pappas on July 26th and mentioned their resulting conversation
regarding the business model and the idea of sustainability for the project. He
shared his concern about the project and wants to ensure that 20 years from now
the project continues to be successful. He shared that he was willing to take the
risk to provide a yes vote for this project and was willing to address any opinions
or comments from the members of the Commission.
Chair Doe advised she felt she had a unique side that the other members didn’t
have in light of her employment with NIU where she receives phone calls from
individuals asking about apartment complexes to rent from. She offered her
perspective on the developing pattern of young individuals who are not yet ready
to invest in a home and who are not sure if they will be in the area for 3-5 years.
She added they are interested in renting a higher-end apartment where multiple
amenities are offered. She said the current market is supportive of the type of
development proposed by the applicant.
Mr. Klein advised members he would not be participating in any discussion as he
and Mr. Lewis were partners in the same law office and did not want any
appearance of impropriety or conflict of interest and therefore would be abstaining
from voting on this item.
Ms. Barbe mentioned she liked the new plan much better and was sad the green
space between the buildings was gone but understands the compromises that are
needed. She also shared she would like to see an outdoor restaurant with seating
on the site and not just parking. She stated the proposed development would be
an asset to the City.
Ms. Buckley inquired about the project timeline. Mr. Pappas responded by noting
upon approval he would proceed with the EPA remediation items, raze the building
by the end of 2019 and then start construction in the Spring of 2020. He said the
estimated timeline would be a year and a half to two years from start to finish.
Mr. Pappas then provided members with comments relating to some of the history
of rental housing in the City and his perspective on what the future requirements
are for sustainable properties. He said there is a trend to more one- and two-
bedroom units instead of four to five-bedroom units. He noted the success of the
Cornerstone project and mentioned the variety of backgrounds (e.g. singles,
retirees, young professionals, grad students) of the residents.
Ms. Buckley made a motion that, based upon the submitted petition and testimony
presented, the Planning and Zoning Commission forward its findings of fact and
recommend to the City Council approval of a Zoning Map Amendment from the
“LI” Light Industrial District to the “PD-C” Planned Development Commercial
District, exceptions to the UDO regarding site coverage, landscaping and parking
for a Planned Development and approval of a Planned Development Preliminary
and Final Plan as listed in Exhibit A of the staff report for the subject site located
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along the east side of North 4th Street between Locust Street and Oak Street, with
addresses of 204 North 4th Street and 420 Oak Street subject to the standards
listed in Exhibit B of the staff report and subject to the staff comments listed in
Exhibit C of the staff report. The motion was seconded by Ms. Barbe.
A roll call vote was taken. Ms. Buckley – yes, Mr. Castro – yes, Mr. Klein – abstain,
Ms. Barbe – yes, Chair Doe – yes. Motion passes 4-0-2 with one abstention. Mr.
Maxwell and Mr. Wright were absent.
3. Public Hearing – Petition by Mobilitie, represented by Mark O’Brien, for a
special use permit for a 10-foot tall cell antenna to be located on top of the building
at 100 West Lincoln Highway (Walgreens)
Principal Planner Olson advised members that since the agenda had been posted,
the applicant had requested the hearing be continued. He said the applicant is
evaluating the design of the cell antenna and would like more time and may be
revising the drawings. He requested a motion from the Commission to continue
the hearing to Wednesday, September 4th, at 6:00 PM in the City Council
Chambers.
Mr. Klein made a motion to continue the hearing to Wednesday, September 4,
2019, at 6:00 PM in the City Council Chambers as requested. Seconded by Mr.
Castro.
Motion passed with a unanimous voice vote.
F. REPORTS
Principal Planner Olson mentioned the next Planning and Zoning Commission
meeting is scheduled for Wednesday, August 21st, however no hearings are
scheduled. He advised members the meeting would likely be cancelled, with a
notice being sent to members the week before. He said at the July 22nd City Council
meeting, the Council approved the Park 88 amendments previously reviewed by
the Commission. Mr. Olson also advised members this was the last meeting for
Recording Secretary Christine Wang as she was moving on to law school. He
offered his thanks for her efforts, provided her with a card and an emblem from the
City and wished her the best. Chair Doe also thanked Ms. Wang for all her efforts
and commented on the great job she had done taking the minutes for the
Commission.
G. ADJOURNMENT
Ms. Buckley motioned to adjourn, Ms. Barbe seconded the motion, and the motion
was approved by unanimous voice vote. The meeting adjourned at 6:49 PM.
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Respectfully Submitted,
Dan Olson, Principal Planner
Minutes were approved by the Planning and Zoning Commission on October 9, 2019.
Agenda
DeKalb Municipal Building
Council Chambers
200 S. Fourth St., 2nd Floor
DeKalb, IL 60115
AGENDA
Planning and Zoning Commission
August 7, 2019
6:00 PM
A. ROLL CALL
B. APPROVAL OF AGENDA (Additions or Deletions)
C. APPROVAL OF MINUTES
1. July 3, 2019, and July 17, 2019
D. PUBLIC PARTICIPATION (Open Floor to Anyone Wishing to Speak on Record)
E. NEW BUSINESS
1. Continued Public Hearing – Petition by 1704 Sycamore LLC, represented by
Daniel Damaschke, for a rezoning from the ‘GC” General Commercial District
to the “PD-C” Planned Development Commercial District for a 1.61 acre site
located at 1704 Sycamore Road to allow for a video gaming establishment.
The petition also requests allowance of a video gaming establishment to be
located within 500 feet of another video gaming establishment and to allow a
Planned Development less than two acres. (Continued from July 17, 2019
meeting).
2. Public Hearing – Petition by PNG Development LLC, represented by John
Pappas, requesting a rezoning from the “LI” Light Industrial District to the “PD-
C” Planned Development Commercial District for an approximate 2.9 acre site
located along the east side of North 4th Street between Oak Street and Locust
Street, commonly known as the Mooney property. The applicant is requesting
approval of the rezoning in order to allow for the development of 94 apartment
units and approximately 12,000 square feet of commercial space in a 4-story
building to be called Agora Tower. Waivers to the Unified Development
Ordinance are requested for maximum site coverage, off-street parking and
other approvals as required for the subject property to allow for the construction
as proposed and indicated on the development plans.
3. Public Hearing – Petition by Mobilitie, represented by Mark O’Brien, for a
special use permit for a 10-foot tall cell antenna to be located on top of the
building at 100 West Lincoln Highway (Walgreens).
F. REPORTS
G. ADJOURNMENT
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MINUTES
CITY OF DEKALB
PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION
July 17, 2019
The Planning and Zoning Commission held a Meeting on July 17, 2019 at the City of
DeKalb Municipal Building, 200 S. Fourth St., DeKalb, Illinois. Chair Christina Doe called
the meeting to order at 6:00 PM.
A. ROLL CALL
Principal Planner, Dan Olson, called the roll. Planning and Zoning Commission
members present were Chair Christina Doe, David Castro, Vicki Buckley, Max
Maxwell and Jerry Wright. Commissioners Katharina Barbe and Ron Klein were
absent.
Principal Planner, Dan Olson was present representing City staff.
B. APPROVAL OF THE AGENDA (Additions/Deletions)
Chair Christina Doe requested a motion to approve the July 17, 2019 agenda as
presented. Ms. Buckley motioned to approve the agenda as presented. Mr.
Maxwell seconded the motion, and the motion was approved by unanimous voice
vote.
C. APPROVAL OF MINUTES
May 22, 2019 – Mr. Maxwell motioned to approve the minutes, Mr. Wright
seconded the motion, and the motion was approved by unanimous voice vote.
June 19, 2019 – Ms. Buckley motioned to approve the minutes, Mr. Wright
seconded the motion, and the motion was approved by unanimous voice vote.
D. PUBLIC PARTICIPATION (Open Floor to Anyone Wishing to Speak on Record)
None
E. NEW BUSINESS
1. Public Hearing – Petition by 1704 Sycamore LLC, represented by Daniel
Damaschke, for a rezoning from the ‘GC” General Commercial District to the “PD-
C” Planned Development Commercial District for a 1.61 acre site to allow for a
video gaming establishment. The petition also requests allowance of a video
gaming establishment to be located within 500 feet of another video gaming
establishment and to allow a Planned Development on less than two acres.
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Mr. Olson noted the applicant has request the public hearing be continued to the
next Planning and Zoning Commission meeting. Ms. Buckley made a motion to
continue the public hearing for 1704 Sycamore Road to Wednesday, August 7,
2019 at 6:00 PM in the DeKalb City Council Chambers. Mr. Maxwell seconded the
motion, and the motion was approved by unanimous voice vote.
F. REPORTS
Mr. Olson mentioned the next Planning and Zoning Commission meeting will be
Wednesday, August 7th, and there will be three public hearings. He added
hearings will be held on August 7th regarding the rezoning of the Mooney property
along N. 4th St, a request for a special use permit for a cell antenna on top of the
Walgreens and the continued hearing for 1704 Sycamore Road. He noted at their
July 8th meeting the City Council approved a special use permit for a video gaming
establishment at 122 E. Hillcrest Dr. Mr. Olson noted the Zoning 101 seminar
coming up on July 18th in Ogle County and he referenced the updated Zoning and
Development project list, which was provided to the Commission.
G. ADJOURNMENT
Mr. Wright motioned to adjourn, Ms. Buckley seconded the motion, and the motion
was approved by unanimous voice vote. The meeting adjourned at 6:04 pm.
Respectfully Submitted,
Dan Olson, Principal Planner
Minutes were approved by the Planning and Zoning Commission on August 7, 2019
COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT DEPARTMENT
STAFF REPORT
July 31, 2019
TO: DeKalb Planning and Zoning Commission
FROM: Dan Olson, Principal Planner
RE: Rezoning from the ‘GC” General Commercial District to the “PD-C” Planned
Development Commercial District for 1704 Sycamore Road to allow for a video
gaming establishment and allowance of a video gaming establishment to be located
within 500 feet of another establishment (1704 Sycamore LLC) (Lacey’s Place)
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The public hearing for this item was continued at the July 17th meeting since the applicant
did not have full approval from the building owner. As of July 31st, we had not received
that approval. The recommendation is to continue the public hearing until the August 21st
meeting.
Sample Motion:
I move that the public hearing for 1704 Sycamore Road be continued to Wednesday,
August 21, 2019 at 6:00 PM in the DeKalb City Council Chambers.
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STAFF REPORT
July 31, 2019
TO: Planning and Zoning Commission
FROM: Dan Olson, Principal Planner
RE: Agora Tower – Rezoning from the “LI” Light Industrial District to the “PD-
C” Planned Development – Commercial District; Planned Development
Preliminary and Final Plan (204 N. 4th St. and 420 Oak St. – Mooney
Property) (PNG Development, LLC)
I. GENERAL INFORMATION
A. Purpose Zoning Map Amendment from the “LI”
District to the “PD-C” District; Planned
Development Preliminary and Final Plan
to allow for a new 4-story mixed use
building
B. Owner/Applicant PNG Development LLC, represented by
John Pappas
C. Location and Size East side of N. 4th St. between Oak St.
and Locust St./ Approx. 3 acres
D. Existing Zoning and Land Use “LI” Light Industrial District; Vacant
Building, Automotive Body Repair
E. Surrounding Zoning and Land Use North: RC-1 and LI; Parking Lot, Single-
Family Residential, Two-Family
Residential, VFW, Church
South: CBD and LI; Church,
Commercial, Park, Parking Lot
East: LI; Various Commercial Uses
West: CBD; Various Commercial Uses,
Library
F. Comprehensive Plan Designation Commercial
II. BACKGROUND AND ANALYSIS
Request/Background
The City has received a zoning petition and plan applications from PNG Development,
LLC, represented by John Pappas, to allow for the construction of a new 113,000 sq. ft.
mixed-use four-story building to be called Agora Tower. The subject site is approximately
3 acres and located along the east side of N. 4th Street between Oak St. and Locust St.,
commonly known as the Mooney property. The addresses for the property are 204 N. 4th
St. and 420 Oak St. The site currently contains a building that was the home to the former
Mooney Chevrolet car dealership, which has been vacant since 2012. The dealership still
operates their collision center in a building along Oak St.
The applicant proposes to raze the former dealership building, the existing collision center
along Oak St., mitigate known environmental problems, and construct a four-story
building that will include up to 94 apartment units and approximately 12,000 sq. ft. of
commercial space on the ground floor. There will be 11 apartment units on the ground
floor with the remaining on the upper floors. Rezoning the site from the “LI” Light Industrial
District to the “PD-C” Planned Development - Commercial District is requested in order
to accommodate the proposed uses. Waivers to the Unified Development Ordinance have
been requested for maximum site coverage, off-street parking and other approvals as
required for the subject property to allow for the construction as proposed and indicated
on the development plans. Finally, approval of a Planned Development Preliminary and
Final Plan is requested.
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A .35-acre parcel along the far eastern portion of the site along Oak St. is shown on the
plan, but currently not under control by the developer. It is labeled “Parcel Not Included”
on the plan. The developer has indicated to the City they are working with the owner of
the parcel to purchase it; however, it is currently not part of the project at this time.
On June 10, 2019, the City Council approved a preliminary TIF agreement with the
developer. The estimated total project cost was $13,875,000 with a preliminary TIF
request of $3,000,000 or 21.6% of the project cost.
May 22, 2019 Concept Plan Review
On May 22, 2019, a Concept Plan for the site was reviewed by the Planning and Zoning
Commission, when the plan included two 4-story buildings located near the middle of the
site with 40 apartment units in each building comprising of 22 two-bedroom units and 18
one-bedroom units. There was also approximately 12,000 sq. ft. of total ground level
commercial space proposed between the two buildings. The Commission was generally
in favor of the proposal and thought it would be a positive for the downtown. The
Commission did provide direction to the developer to improve the appearance of the
buildings and to provide supporting information for the deficiency in parking. Comments
from the public included support from adjacent property owners noting it would be an
improvement to the neighborhood and an appropriate reuse of the property. Others from
the public who spoke inquired about the feasibility to save the building and if there was a
demand for the type of apartment units proposed. Minutes from the May 22nd meeting are
provided in the Commission’s packet.
Since the May 22nd Commission meeting the applicant has revised the plan by reducing
the number of buildings from two to one and moving it near the corner of N. 4th St. and
Locust St. to provide a better streetscape and more consistency with other downtown
buildings. Access was removed from N. 4th St. and an additional access was placed along
Oak St. with an access also provided to Locust St. The architectural renderings were also
revised to provide additional masonry, larger windows, roof features, and an increased
mix of stone, brick and enhanced materials.
History of Building
The building was constructed in 1881 as the works of the Illinois Ellwood Manufacturing
Company, principal maker of the Glidden patents for barbed wire. The property was later
acquired by American Steel & Wire Company, West Works Red Shop (“Red Shops”)
which was used to produce barbed wire up until 1938. The building served as a car
dealership from 1940 to 1986 as Fourth Street Motors (Katz Family), 1986 to 1993 (Joe
Daniels) and then from 1993 to 2012 as Mike Mooney Chevrolet.
Apartment Amenities
The proposed building will include 47 one-bedroom units and 47 two-bedroom units.
There will be approximately 12,000 sq. ft. of total ground level commercial space. The
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apartment units will include high end finishes similar to Cornerstone and will contain in-
unit washers and dryers and there will be a choice of furnished or unfurnished units.
Building amenities will include a fitness center, business center, meeting room, theatre
room, hospitality room with guest/resident restrooms and on-site professional
management. In addition, 10% percent of the apartment units will be handicap
accessible. At this time the proposed commercial tenants are unknown, however will
likely consist of retail, restaurants, professional service and office uses. The
commercial space will be marketed by a national retail broker with regional and national
tenants targeted.
Comprehensive Plan
The site is currently zoned “LI” Light Industrial and the 2005 Comprehensive Plan
indicates Commercial for the site. The proposed project is in conformance with many of
the recommendations outlined in the 2007 Downtown Revitalization Plan, the 2011
Design Guidelines, and the 2013 DeKalb City Center Plan including:
• Mixed use retail and residential buildings are recommended and encouraged to
create a livable urban atmosphere.
• Waivers to the UDO are encouraged to facilitate attractive development.
• Expanded living options and high-end living options are recommended. The
plans recognize that housing is an essential contributor to the “critical mass” that
strong downtowns exhibit. One- and two-bedroom units in buildings up to six
stories tall are supported and are critical to creating a day and nighttime
population.
• The proposed project will meet many of the design guidelines in the planning
documents including scale, building facades, materials and architectural detail.
Parking
There are 206 standard parking spaces (includes 11 diagonal spaces along the north side
of Locust St.) and 7 handicap spaces proposed for a total of 213 parking spaces provided.
The number of required parking spaces is 229, based upon the proposed uses and the
UDO requirements as follows:
• 47 one-bedroom units (47 x 1.5 spaces per unit) = 70.5 spaces
• 47 two-bedroom units (47 x 2.5 spaces per unit) = 117.5 spaces
• 10,000 sq. ft. of commercial space x .15 (15% reduction from gross floor area)/
250 sq. ft. per space = 41 spaces
• Total of 229 spaces required.
The applicant has indicated at their 51-unit Cornerstone project (all 1-bedoom units) only
40 parking permits have been issued to the residents. The resulting parking ratio is about
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.78 parking spaces required per apartment unit. Applying that ratio to the Agora Tower
project would result in 37 required parking spaces for the one-bedroom units instead of
the 70.5 spaces. Therefore, the total number of required parking spaces for the project
would be 196 instead of 229. It should be noted there are about 110 parking spaces in
public parking lots within 1-1 ½ blocks of the subject site and numerous on-street parking
spaces. A parking waiver is justified based upon the location of the project near
downtown, the proximity of other public parking spaces and the actual parking ratio for
one-bedroom apartment units from a similar development (Cornerstone). A parking
agreement will be required in order to allow for the exclusive use of the 11 diagonal public
parking spaces along the north side of Locust St. by the residents/patrons of Agora Tower.
The spaces are rarely occupied except for some use by the Unitarian Church across
Locust St.
The plans were distributed to the various City Departments, the Kishwaukee Water
Reclamation District (KWRD), Park District and School District. The DeKalb Police
Department and DeKalb Park District have no comments at this time. The City Engineer
is requesting additional drainage and trip generation information, however once
addressed the layout of the site will not change. A final plat and photometric plan, meeting
the UDO requirements, will be required to be submitted prior to any building permits being
issued. Minor planning and zoning comments are also provided, and all comments are
shown in Exhibit C.
Environmental Reports
A copy of the Phase II Environmental Report and the Asbestos Material Inspection
Report is provided in the packet. The Phase II Environmental report concluded the
property contains one or possibly two remaining underground storage tanks related to
a former gas station at the northwest corner of the property. The report also notes
numerous areas that appear to be impacted by petroleum chemicals in the soil
effecting the soil and groundwater. The report recommends the existing underground
tanks be removed and the site entered into the IEPA Site Remediation Program. The
Asbestos report indicates asbestos was found in the building and must be removed per
IEPA and IDPH standards prior to demolition. The TIF request contemplated $300,000
for environmental remediation.
Landscaping
The landscape requirements along Oak St., per the UDO, are short a few trees and
shrubs, however there are extra plantings within the parking lot interior and other yards
that make up for the difference. There are no plantings proposed in two of the interior
yards, however they are adjacent to existing industrial/commercial buildings so a
waiver is justified. There are four existing trees in the right-of-way along Oak St. that
will remain and four Elm Trees in the middle of the property that will be removed (one
is dead). The Landscape Plan will be revised to add turf and plantings in front of the
building along N. 4th St.
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Exceptions to the Planned Development – Commercial District Regulations.
The maximum site coverage for the Planned Development – Commercial District is 70%,
with an increase up to 90% if recommended by the Planning and Zoning Commission and
approved by the City Council if certain criteria is met. The site coverage is 82%. The
proposed project meets the criteria to increase the maximum site coverage since it will
provide additional open spaces beyond what exists on the site and creates a mixed-use
development that includes amenities which further the goals and policies of the City.
Landscaping (trees, shrubs) are not provided in two interior yards due to the proximity of
adjacent commercial and industrial buildings. A waiver to the landscaping standards in
the UDO is justified based upon the adjacent non-residential land uses and since the
landscape setback is 10-15 feet compared to the minimum requirement of five feet.
As noted previously in the report, a waiver is justified to reduce the parking requirement
for the one-bedroom apartment units based upon the location of the project near
downtown, the proximity of other public parking spaces and the actual parking ratio for
one-bedroom units in the Cornerstone development.
IV. STANDARDS FOR ZONING MAP AMENDMENT
1. The proposed rezoning conforms to the Comprehensive Plan, or
conditions have changed to warrant the need for different types of land uses in
that area. The proposed rezoning is appropriate considering the length of time
the property has been vacant, as originally zoned, and taking into account the
surrounding areas trend in development.
The 2005 Comprehensive Plan recommends the subject site for commercial use. In
addition, the proposed project is in conformance with many of the recommendations
outlined in the 2007 Downtown Revitalization Plan, the 2011 Design Guidelines, and the
2013 DeKalb City Center Plan. Mixed use buildings with commercial uses on the first
floor are recommended and encouraged in the Plans for the downtown area. Staff
believes the proposed development meets the intent of the City’s Comprehensive
Planning Documents. The proposed rezoning request will allow the redevelopment of the
site that will spur additional development in the downtown area and increase the day and
nighttime population.
2. The proposed rezoning conforms to the intent and purpose of the Unified
Development Ordinance.
The intent and purpose of the Planned Development zoning district states:
The purpose of the Planned Development Districts is to provide a means of achieving
greater flexibility in development of land in a manner not always possible in
conventional zoning districts; to encourage a more imaginative and innovative design of
projects; to promote a more desirable community environment; and to retain maximum
control over both the design and future operation of the development.
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The rezoning of the subject property to PD-C provides the opportunity to more directly
shape the development, use and appearance of this property in accordance with the
City’s design criteria and conformance with the Comprehensive Plan. The Planned
Development allows the developer and the City the flexibility to agree to a development
plan and standards that seek relief from the Unified Development Ordinance. The
proposed rezoning request, exceptions to the UDO and associated plans will allow the
redevelopment of the site into a mixed-use project that will spur additional development
in the surrounding area.
3. The proposed rezoning will not have a significantly detrimental effect on
the long-range development of adjacent properties or adjacent land uses.
The proposed rezoning should not have a detrimental effect on the adjacent properties
or land uses as it entitles the subject property to a re-use of the property that is
complementary with the adjacent area. The PD-C zoning provides the mechanism to
provide imaginative and innovative design that will have a positive effect on the
surrounding area while providing relief to the applicant allowing the redevelopment of
the subject property. The proposed rezoning request and development plan will allow
the redevelopment of a highly visible corner in the downtown area into a mixed-use
development that will generate new business opportunities and support existing
commerce in the surrounding area, while spurring increased property values and other
development opportunities.
4. The proposed rezoning constitutes an expansion of an existing zoning
district that, due to the lack of undeveloped land, can no longer meet the demand
for the intended land uses.
The subject property is currently zoned “LI” Light Industrial District. Rezoning the
property to “PD-C” will allow for a well-designed project. The rezoning will allow for
flexibility by the applicant to redevelop the property in a manner that will complement
the surrounding neighborhood in terms of size, scale and density.
5. Adequate public facilities and services exist or can be provided.
Adequate public services can be provided to the subject property. The developer is
responsible for necessary utility improvements, which can be readily made. The subject
property lies within adequate service areas for other City services, such as police and
fire protection.
IV. STANDARDS FOR PLANNED DEVELOPMENT
General Standards: The approval of the Development Plan may provide for such
exceptions from the regulations associated with traditional zoning districts as may be
necessary or desirable to achieve the objectives of the proposed planned development.
However, such exceptions shall consistent with the City's Comprehensive Plan and the
standards contained in this Section and have been specifically requested in the
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application for a planned development; and further, that no planned development shall
be allowed which would result in:
1. Inadequate or unsafe access to the planned development;
Several access points already exist along N. 4th St. and Oak St. The proposed plan
eliminates the existing access points along N. 4th St. and provides two access points
along Oak St. and one along Locust St., therefore providing adequate and safe access
to the site.
2. Traffic volumes exceeding the anticipated capacity of the proposed major
street network in the vicinity;
N. 4th St. (Rt. 23) is a major arterial road under the jurisdiction of the Illinois Department
of Transportation and more than adequate to handle the traffic that will be generated by
the proposed uses. Oak St. and Locust St. also provides adequate capacity for the
proposed traffic. In addition, there is a traffic control signal at N. 4th St. and Locust St.
3. An undue burden on public parks, recreation areas, schools, fire and
police protection and other public facilities which serve or are proposed to serve
the planned development;
The Planned Development designation will not have any undue impact on public parks,
recreation areas, schools, fire and police protection or other public facilities. The
proposed new building and uses will redevelop a property that has remained vacant
since 2012. Additional property and sales tax will be generated from the development of
the site.
4. A development which will be incompatible with the intent and purposes of
this Ordinance;
The applicant is requesting PD-C zoning, which allows the City to approve regulations
that will control the zoning, development and maintenance, operations and other
property improvement related issues.
5. Detrimental impact on surrounding area including, but not limited to,
visual pollution;
The surrounding area is already developed. The proposed zoning and proposed uses
are compatible with the surrounding area and Comprehensive Plan. The proposed
rezoning should not have a detrimental effect on the adjacent properties or land uses. In
addition, the proposed project is in conformance with many of the recommendations
outlined in the 2007 Downtown Revitalization Plan, the 2011 Design Guidelines, and the
2013 DeKalb City Center Plan.
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V. PUBLIC INPUT
The City received a letter (attached in packet) from Emily Faulkner, Director of the
DeKalb Library, indicating support for the project, however, requesting the parking lot be
made available to the public. The Library is concerned about additional people visiting
downtown and parking in the Library owned lots or on Oak St. because of the private lot
at Agora Tower. Since the Agora Tower site is not in the “CBD” Zoning District, off-
street parking is required to be provided and is to be maintained as a private lot. The
City cannot require the lot to become a public parking lot. It should be noted the Haish
and Ellwood parking lots are closer to the Library than Agora Tower and often have
open parking spaces. In addition, the Haish and Ellwood lots are closer to downtown.
The requirement for providing private off-street parking at the project site was discussed
with Ms. Faulkner. Better identification of private and public parking lots in and around
the library was discussed and can be looked at further.
VI. CONCLUSIONS AND RECOMMENDATIONS
The proposed rezoning request and development plan will allow the redevelopment of a
highly visible corner and gateway into the downtown area that will generate new business
opportunities and support existing commerce in the surrounding area, while spurring
property values and other development opportunities. The staff’s recommendation is to
approve, and a sample motion has been prepared.
Sample Motion:
Based upon the submitted petition and testimony presented, I move the Planning and
Zoning Commission forward its findings of fact and recommend to the City Council
approval of a Zoning Map Amendment from the “LI” Light Industrial District to the “PD-C”
Planned Development Commercial District, exceptions to the UDO regarding site
coverage, landscaping and parking for a Planned Development and approval of a
Planned Development Preliminary and Final Plan as listed in Exhibit A for the subject site
located along the east side of N. 4th Street between Locust Street and Oak Street, with
addresses of 204 N. 4th St. and 420 Oak St. subject to the standards listed in Exhibit B
and subject to staff comments listed in Exhibit C.
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Exhibit A
Planned Development Preliminary and Final Plans
• Site Plan (Sheets 1-9) prepared by Wendler Engineering dated 7-19-19.
• Revised Layout Plan (Sheet 4 of 9) prepared by Wendler Engineering dated 7-
30-19.
• Architectural Elevations (sheets A1 and A2) received on 6-10-19.
• Floor Plans (Sheets SKO, SK1 and SK2) received on 7-29-19.
• Landscape Plans (Sheets L-101, L-102, and L-103) prepared by Site to Place,
Inc. dated 7-5-19.
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Exhibit B
1) Residential apartments not exceeding a total of 94 residential units consisting of
47 one-bedroom and 47 two-bedroom units, with the sizes of such units being in
substantial compliance with the Floor Plans.
2) There shall be no permitted commercial uses on the second or higher floors of
the building. Within the non-residential portions of the first floor of the buildings and any
portion of the basement of the building allocated to supporting such non-residential
areas, the permitted commercial uses shall be exclusively limited to the following:
a) Retail Uses. Purely retail uses shall be permitted unless otherwise
prohibited or limited. Minor, indoor incidental services shall be permitted as a
component of retail uses.
b) Restaurants and retail food establishments, including fast-food, sit-down
or other similar establishments. In association with such use, the Owner shall be
permitted to establish and maintain outdoor seating areas in accordance with any
approved Final Plans.
c) Professional Service Offices, such as medical offices for licensed doctors
or chiropractors, urgent care, dental office, legal office, optometrist, accountant,
or other similar professional service-based offices with the determination of what
constitutes a similar professional office being made by the City Manager.
d) Service facilities including barber shops, beauty shops, nail salons,
copying services, artists’ studios, photographers, tailors, music and dance
instruction, suntan parlors, travel agencies and other similar service facilities with
determination of what constitutes a similar service facility being made by the City
Manager.
3) Prohibited Uses:
None of the following uses shall be allowed in or on the subject site:
a) Any use which is not expressly authorized as a Permitted or Special Use.
b) Any residential use other than standalone residential apartments as
contemplated above (and more specifically, any use which would
constitute a “rooming house” or dormitory under applicable City
Ordinances, or which contemplates the use of shared bathroom or kitchen
facilities, shall be prohibited).
c) Community residences.
d) Group homes.
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e) Parking lots, as a principal use (and more specifically, any lease, rental or
otherwise offering use of on-site parking by any party other than a resident
or employee of the Property).
f) Outdoor storage of any form not expressly authorized herein.
g) Sales or construction trailers, intermodal shipping containers, van trailers
or similar items used for storage or office purposes, temporary structures
or similar appurtenances used for office, work or storage purposes. Any
such item shall be deemed to be used for office, work or storage purposes
if it remains on the Property in one exterior location for more than twenty-
four (24) hours at any given time. Notwithstanding the foregoing, this
Section shall not apply during any time when there is a building or
demolition permit outstanding.
h) Adult oriented uses; adult bookstores or other establishment displaying,
leasing, trading, selling pornographic materials or any similar use as
defined in the UDO, whether as a principal use or accessory to an allowed
principal use (the foregoing not prohibiting a general audiences bookstore
with not more than 1% of its merchandise being adult-oriented);
i) Animal boarding;
j) Fire, bankruptcy sale, wholesale, overstock auction house or their
equivalent (except that a Court-Ordered bankruptcy sale of less than thirty
days duration shall be permitted);
k) Massage parlor or other similar massage establishment;
l) "Head shop", marijuana dispensary, hookah bars, or establishments that
specialize primarily in the sale of tobacco, tobacco paraphernalia, glass
pipes, implements utilized to burn or concentrate a substance for the
purpose of permitting the smoke, fumes or vapor therefrom to be inhaled,
or drug paraphernalia;
m) Cemeteries and mausoleums;
n) Funeral homes and mortuaries;
o) Automobile, truck, motorcycle, ATV, motor-scooter or motor
vehicle/recreational vehicle/implement repair, service, sales, rentals, parts
or components sales or installation, or maintenance, except for the
existing collision center on the subject site.
p) Contractor offices associated with onsite storage of vehicles, supplies or
equipment, building material or equipment sales, building or equipment
service or maintenance offices, or the equivalent (except that temporary
contractor offices present during construction activities on the Property
shall be permitted);
q) Warehouses, whether accessory to a retail use, or self-service storage;
r) Tattoo parlor, massage parlor, psychic reading / tarot card shop;
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s) Gas or fuel station or any form of car wash or auto detailing center;
t) A dollar store or a discount department store or wholesale establishment,;
u) A second-hand store;
v) A cash for gold store;
w) Currency exchange, money wiring, check cashing facility or equivalent (as
a primary use);
x) Auto title loan or post dated check or payday loan facility or equivalent,
unless associated with a full-service federally-insured bank, credit union or
savings and loan;
y) Pawn shops;
z) Drive-thru facilities.
5). Bulk Regulations/Landscaping/Parking
Setbacks, building lines, site coverage, building dimension limitations, height
restrictions, parking, landscaping and other similar restrictions and regulations
shall meet those standards as set forth in the UDO except as provided below:
a) Article 5.13.07(4) – Maximum Site Coverage
The maximum site coverage for the Planned Development shall be increased
from 70% to 82% based upon the site meeting the bonus criteria as stated in
Article 5.13.07(4) of the UDO.
b) Article 12.04(4) – Landscaping Requirements for Side and Read Yards
Landscaping is not required in the two interior yards along the southeast portion
as shown on the approved Landscape Plan of the site due to the adjacent non-
residential land uses and since the landscape setback is 10-15 feet compared to
the minimum requirement of five feet.
c) Article 12.08 Off-Street Parking and Loading Requirements
The required off-street parking formula for the one-bedroom units shall be .78
parking spaces per apartment unit instead of 1.5 spaces per unit based upon the
actual parking ratio for the one-bedroom apartment units from a similar
development (Cornerstone).
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Exhibit C - Staff Comments
1) Prior to a building permit being issued for the site, a Final Plat shall be submitted
in a form that is in compliance with the UDO and the Preliminary/Final Plans and
shall be approved by the City Manager with no further review by the Planning
and Zoning Commission or City Council.
2) Prior to a building permit being issued for the site, a photometric plan should be
submitted meeting the requirements of Article 10.05 of the UDO.
3) Prior to a building permit being issued for the site, submit a plat of vacation for
the 18 foot wide alley that extends from Oak St., which shall be approved by the
City Manager with no further review by the Planning and Zoning Commission or
City Council.
4) Prior to approval by the City Council, submit a drainage letter referencing runoff
calculations and pipe sizing to the satisfaction of the City Engineer.
5) Submit a trip generation letter with references to the AM/PM peak hour
generated by the site.
6) Add the “Site Coverage” calculation to the cover sheet.
7) Revise the Landscape Plan to indicate the far east parcel along Oak St. is not
part of the project and provide plantings along N. 4th St. between the building and
the street.
8) Widen the walkway in front of the 11 diagonal spaces along Locust St. to allow
for appropriate accessibility.
9) Extend sidewalk along Oak St. to the far east property line.
10) Connect the 5’ existing public sidewalk along N. 4th St. and the proposed 5’
sidewalk in front of the building.
11) Dimension the landscape setback along Oak St. The minimum is 10 feet.
12) A parking agreement with the applicant must be submitted and approved by the
City Council in association with the use of the 11 diagonal parking spaces along
the north side of Locust St.
13) If the parcel directly east of the subject site along Oak St. (PIN # 08-23-184-026)
is not secured by the applicant within 30 days of approval of the development
agreement, the Landscape Plan shall be revised per the UDO standards to show
landscaping along the east side of the subject site within the minimum five foot
setback.
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This plan has been prepared to comply with the provisions of the NPDES Permit Number ILR10, issued by the
Illinois Environmental Protection Agency for storm water discharges from Construction Site Activities.
I certify under penalty of law that this document and all attachments were prepared under my direction or
FOR
supervision in accordance with a system designed to assure that qualified personnel properly gathered and
evaluated the information submitted. Based on my inquiry of the person or persons who manage the system, OF
or those persons directly responsible for gathering the information, the information submitted is, to the best of
my knowledge and belief, true, accurate and complete. I am aware that there are significant penalties for
submitting false information, including the possibility of fine and imprisonment for knowing violations.
Owners Name Owners Signature
Owners Title Date
This certification statement is part of the Storm Water Pollution Prevention Plan for the project described below,
in accordance with General NPDES Permit No. ILR10 issued by the Illinois Environmental Protection Agency.
I certify under penalty of law that I understand the terms of the general National Pollutant Discharge Elimination
System (NPDES) permit (ILR 10) that authorizes the storm water discharges associated with industrial activity
from the construction site identified as part of this certification.
In addition, I have read and understand all of the information and requirements stated in the Storm Water
Pollution Prevention Plan for the above mentioned project; I have provided all documentation required to be in
compliance with the ILR10 and Storm Water Pollution Prevention Plan and will provide timely updates to these
documents as necessary.
Contractor
Sub-Contractor
Print Name Signature
Title Date
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PROJECT NAME:
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Mooney Property
DeKalb, IL Site and
Landscape
Improvements
DeKalb, Illinois
PROJECT NO.: 018-001
ISSUED: FOR CITY REVIEW
DATE: 07/05/2019
LOCUST STREET REVISIONS:
B Metal fence posts
"Tenax Alpi" 4' orange safety fence
or approved equal
Fence at dripline of existing trees or at
edge of proposed improvements within
dripline
Note:
1. Fence to protect root zone of the DRAWN BY: BMS
existing trees from compaction, damage CHECKED BY: BMS
to roots and injury to trees. Materials,
equipment and vehicles shall not be
stored inside protection fencing.
2. After trees are safely fenced nothing is
to be raked out, cut, planted, stored, or
disturbed inside the fence without written Scale: 1" = 30' NORTH
permission from the Landscape Architect.
3.Contractor to maintain all protection
fencing in approved condition through
written substantial completion for the site 0' 7.5' 15' 30' 60' 90'
Notes and landscape improvements unless
SHEET TITLE:
noted otherwise.
A 4. Contractor to remove protective fence
1. Basemap information obtained from geometric site, 8' MAX.
only after all construction work has been
EXISTING VEGETATION
grading, and utility plans prepared by Wendler
Engineering Services, Inc. dated June 10, 2019. finished. PRESERVATION AND
Survey information prepared by W.E. Hanna
TREE PROTECTION FENCING REMOVALS PLAN
Surveyors dated June 26, 2019.
1 Scale: 1/4" = 1'-0" TREE-PROT-FENC
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RESIDENTIAL
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12-GRO-LOW SUMAC Improvements
DeKalb, Illinois
TURF PROJECT NO.: 018-001
ISSUED: FOR CITY REVIEW
DATE: 07/05/2019
REVISIONS:
LOCUST STREET
10-DWARF KOREAN LILAC
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3-AUTUMN BRILLIANCE APPLE
SERVICEBERRRY
Material List Planting Notes
1. Basemap information obtained from seeded and sodded areas, to meet
geometric site, grading, and utility plans applicable codes and jurisdictional agency
prepared by Wendler Engineering Services, requirements. See Civil Engineering plans. DRAWN BY: BMS
Inc. dated June 10, 2019. Survey Place erosion control blanket along all CHECKED BY: BMS
information prepared by W.E. Hanna slopes greater than 4:1 and in all swales.
Surveyors dated June 26, 2019. 5. All planting beds abutting turf shall have a
2. Contractor responsible for verifying all spade cut planting bed edge unless noted
quantities. Plants and other materials are otherwise.
quantified and summarized for the 6. All existing turf areas disturbed during
convenience of the Owner and construction shall have new turf installed. Scale: 1" = 30' NORTH
jurisdictional agencies only. Quantify and 7. All mulch beds shall be 3" deep shredded,
install sufficient quantities to complete the well-rotted hardwood mulch.
work as drawn. No additional payments 8. All plants to be selected and installed
will be made for materials required to following the American Association of 7.5' 15' 30' 60' 90'
complete the work as drawn. Nurserymen's standards.
3. Call J.U.L.I.E. prior excavation work. 9. Refer to specifications for further SHEET TITLE:
A 0'
Contractor responsible for locating and information, standards and notes.
working around all existing utilities. In 10. Cultivars may be substituted at the time of PROPOSED
addition, repair damage to existing utilities construction depending upon cultivar
caused by contractor activities at no and/or species availability in the landscape
nurseries.
PLANTING PLAN
additional cost to the Owner. Any utility
locations shown are approximate only.
4. Contractor responsible for all erosion
control and protection in all areas, including
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is not exposed, carefully remove excess
soil. Set root ball so that base of root flare is
3 3" to 6" higher than adjacent finish grade CONSULTANTS:
(root flare is typically 6" below bud graft
union on grafted trees)
Mulch, 3" deep in a 6' diameter ring. No
mulch shall be placed within 6" of trunk
Prepare 3" minimum height saucer
around pit for watering
Finish grade
Flare and roughen sides and edges of
Evergreen tree with a strong central leader. planting pit. Pit to be twice as wide as root
Do not prune, stake, or wrap unless
ball diameter. Backfill pit with planting soil
directed to do so. If pruning is required mix. Remove excess excavated
DO NOT cut leader on evergreen trees and material from site and dispose of legally
See tree planting details for further only prune branches to encourage central Planting soil mix, typical SEAL(S):
information on installation, backfill leader growth. Cut and remove all cords, twine, rope,
materials, and tree pit size Remove any broken branches, tree bags, wire, burlap, and plastic wrap from
and ribbons upon approval of plant around top half of root ball and trunk. If
Avoid placing soil on top of the root ball. Maintain exposure of root flare. If root flare
root ball is enclosed in a wire basket
Maintain exposure of root flare. If root flare is not exposed, carefully remove excess
D remove top half of wire basket and fold
is not exposed, carefully remove excess soil. Set root ball so that base of root flare remaining points down into the planting pit
soil. Set root ball so that base of root flare is 3" to 6" higher than adjacent finish grade Undisturbed subgrade, typical
is 3" to 6" higher than adjacent finish grade (root flare is typically 6" below bud graft
(root flare is typically 6" below bud graft union on grafted trees)
union on grafted trees). Mulch, 3" deep in a 6' diameter ring. No PLANTING-DECIDUOUS / EVERGREEN SHRUB
Mulch, 3" deep in a 6' diameter ring. No
mulch shall be placed within 6" of trunk
Cut and remove all cords, twine, rope, wire,
4 Scale 1/2" = 1'-0" PLNT-SHRB-DECI-EVER
PREPARED FOR:
mulch shall be placed within 6" of trunk. burlap, and plastic wrap from around top
half of root ball and trunk. If root ball is
Wendler
Prepare 3" minimum height saucer around
pit for watering
enclosed in a wire basket remove top half Engineering
of wire basket and fold remaining points
Undisturbed subgrade, typical
down into the planting pit
Prepare 3" minimum height saucer around
Finish grade adjacent to perennial or Services, Inc.
6" Min. Varies-see plan annual bed Dixon, Illinois
pit for watering Set plants at same level as grown in
6" Finish grade
2 12:1 Maximum slope container
Planting soil mix, typical Mulch, 3" deep, work under branches
Finish grade Flare and roughen sides and edges of and leaves. Planting bed to be 2" above
planting pit. Pit to be twice as wide as root adjacent finish grade.
ball diameter. Backfill pit with planting soil Prepare entire planting bed to a 6" depth
mix. Remove excess excavated 8" Min. of planting soil mix
material from site and dispose of legally Subgrade, typical PROJECT NAME:
C Undisturbed subgrade, typical Note: Root mass of root bound plants
in the pots shall be loosened before Mooney Property
planting.
DeKalb, IL Site and
PLANTING-TREE ON SLOPE CONDITION PLANTING-EVERGREEN TREE PLANTING-ANNUAL AND PERENNIAL Landscape
8 Scale 1/2" = 1'-0" PLNT-TREE-SHAD-SLOPE
6 Scale 1/2" = 1'-0" PLNT-TREE-EVER
3 Scale: 1" = 1'-0" PLNT-ANNU-PERN
Improvements
DeKalb, Illinois
Finish grade adjacent to perennial or
Ornamental multi-stem tree with a minimum
6" Min. Varies-see plan annual bed PROJECT NO.: 018-001
Deciduous tree with a strong central leader. of four to five trunks. Do not prune, stake,
Do not prune, stake, or wrap unless Set plants at same level as grown in FOR CITY REVIEW
or wrap unless directed to do so. If pruning ISSUED:
directed to do so. If pruning is required do container
is required do not cut trunks, only prune DATE: 07/05/2019
not cut leader on pyramidal trees and only branches to encourage multi-stem form. Mulch, 1" deep, work under branches
prune branches to encourage central Remove any broken branches, tree bags, and leaves. Planting bed to be 2" above REVISIONS:
leader growth and ribbons upon approval of plant adjacent finish grade.
Remove any broken branches, tree bags, Avoid placing soil on top of the root ball. Prepare entire planting bed to a 6" depth
and ribbons upon approval of plant Maintain exposure of root flare. If root flare
6" Min. of planting soil mix
Avoid placing soil on top of the root ball. is not exposed, carefully remove excess Subgrade, typical
B Maintain exposure of root flare. If root flare soil. Set root ball so that base of root flare Note: Root mass of root bound plants
is not exposed, carefully remove excess is 3" to 6" higher than adjacent finish grade in the pots shall be loosened before
soil. Set root ball so that base of root flare (root flare is typically 6" below bud graft planting.
is 3" to 6" higher than adjacent finish grade union on grafted trees)
(root flare is typically 6" below bud graft Mulch, 3" deep in a 6' diameter ring. No PLANTING-GROUNDCOVER
union on grafted trees)
Mulch, 3" deep in a 6' diameter ring. No
mulch shall be placed within 6" of trunk.
Cut and remove all cords, twine, rope,
2 Scale: 1" = 1'-0" PLNT-GRND
mulch shall be placed within 6" of trunk wire, burlap, and plastic wrap from around
Cut and remove all cords, twine, rope, wire, top half of root ball and trunk. If root ball is DRAWN BY: BMS
burlap, and plastic wrap from around top enclosed in a wire basket remove top half CHECKED BY: BMS
half of root ball and trunk. If root ball is of wire basket and fold remaining points Adjacent plantings (turf, natural
enclosed in a wire basket remove top half down into the planting pit plantings, etc.)
6"
of wire basket and fold remaining points Prepare 3" minimum height saucer around Finish grade of planting bed
6" Mulch
down into the planting pit pit for watering
Prepare 3" minimum height saucer around Finish grade
pit for watering Planting soil mix, typical Scale: AS NOTED NORTH
Finish grade Flare and roughen sides and edges of Spade cut edge with smooth, uniform,
Planting soil mix, typical planting pit. Pit to be twice as wide as root clean edge to match bedlines drawn in
Flare and roughen sides and edges of ball diameter. Backfill pit with planting soil the plans. Segmental arcs shall not be
planting pit. Pit to be twice as wide as root mix. Remove excess excavated 4" accepted. Remove and dispose of
ball diameter. Backfill pit with planting soil material from site and dispose of legally spoils off site in a legal manner.
SHEET TITLE:
A mix. Remove excess excavated Undisturbed subgrade, typical Note: Spade edges to be installed on all
material from site and dispose of legally
Undisturbed subgrade, typical
planting beds abutting turf or natural
plantings and on all tree rings. PLANTING
DETAILS
PLANTING-SHADE TREE PLANTING-ORNAMENTAL TREE PLANTING BED EDGE - SPADE CUT
7 Scale 1/2" = 1'-0" PLNT-TREE-SHAD
5 Scale 1/2" = 1'-0" PLNT-TREE-ORNA
1 Scale: 3" = 1'-0" EDGE-SPDE
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PROJECT NAME:
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Mooney Property
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PROPOSED BUILDING Landscape
Improvements
DeKalb, Illinois
PROJECT NO.: 018-001
ISSUED: FOR CITY REVIEW
DATE: 07/05/2019
REVISIONS:
LOCUST STREET
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DRAWN BY: BMS
CHECKED BY: BMS
Scale: 1" = 30' NORTH
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Mooney Property – Master Business Plan
8/7/2019
P&G Development, LLC is proposing the construction of one (1) 113,000 sq. ft. mix-use building located at the
Mooney Property in Downtown DeKalb. The building will be comprised of ninety-four (94) units. The unit breakdown
is as follows; (47) one bedroom and (47) two-bedroom executive suites. Common area amenities will service the
units and provide a unique residential lifestyle.
Below is a summary by category type:
Executive Suites
• 94 Units 47 one bedroom & 47 two bedroom
• High end finishes throughout, as was successfully completed at Cornerstone DeKalb.
• In Unit Washer & Dryer.
• Choice of “furnished” or “unfurnished” executive suites.
Amenities:
• Fitness Center
• Business Center
• Meeting Room
• Theatre Room
• Hospitality Room to include guest/resident restrooms.
• On site professional management.
Commercial:
• (+,-) 12,000 sq. ft. commercial retail space.
• Retail space will be marketed by a national retail broker with a proven track record that specializes in asset
classes of this type.
• Regional & national tenants will be targeted as prospective tenants.
Target Demographic:
• Young professionals
o Graduate students
o University faculty
• Retirees
Conclusion:
P&G Development, LLC feels confident that the Mooney project will be a success given the positive outcome from
similar project including, Cornerstone DeKalb & Plaza DeKalb, located just steps away. Offering high end executive
suites with lifestyle amenities is critical in retaining a quality tenant base throughout the City of DeKalb and the
greater DeKalb County. The retention of quality tenants in a more centralized location will help spur future growth
among several other business types.
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MINUTES
CITY OF DEKALB
PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION
May 22, 2019
The Planning and Zoning Commission held a Meeting on May 22, 2019, at the City of
DeKalb Municipal Building, 200 South Fourth Street, DeKalb, Illinois. Chair Christina Doe
called the meeting order at 6:00 PM.
A. ROLL CALL
Recording Secretary Christine Wang called the roll. Planning and Zoning
Commission members present were: Chair Christina Doe, Katharina Barbe, Vicki
Buckley, David Castro, and Max Maxwell. Commissioners Ron Klein and Jerry
Wright were absent.
City staff present were Principal Planner Dan Olson and Recording Secretary
Christine Wang.
B. APPROVAL OF THE AGENDA (Additions/Deletions)
Chair Doe requested a motion to approve the May 22, 2019, agenda as presented.
Ms. Barbe motioned to approve the agenda as presented. Mr. Maxwell seconded
the motion, and the motion was approved by unanimous voice vote.
C. APPROVAL OF MINUTES
None.
D. PUBLIC PARTICIPATION (Open Floor to Anyone Wishing to Speak on Record)
None.
E. NEW BUSINESS
1. Concept Plan Review – Request by Pappas Development, LLC, for review of
a Concept Plan (Sketch Plan) for a proposed mixed-use project on a three-acre
site located along the east side of North Fourth Street between Locust Street
and Oak Street, commonly known as the Mooney Property.
John Pappas of Pappas Development in DeKalb stated he is proposing two
50,000 square foot buildings with 40 apartment units and about 6,500 square
feet of commercial space in each building. He stated there will be about 180
parking spaces provide on the site. He noted the apartments will be similar to
the Cornerstone and Plaza DeKalb projects.
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May 22, 2019
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Principal Planner Olson stated the applicant is proposing a mixed-use project
on a three-acre site located along the east side of North Fourth Street between
Locust Street and Oak Street. He stated that the amenities will include a
hospitality room, fitness center, and outdoor terraces. He said the applicant
proposes to raze the former dealership building, mitigate known environmental
problems and construct two 4-story mixed-use buildings at about 50,000
square feet each. Principal Planner Olson pointed out the proposed Concept
Plan addresses many of the goals of the DeKalb City Center Plan and
Downtown Revitalization Plan in relation to enhancing the downtown area with
mixed-use developments and improving gateways into the downtown.
Principal Planner Olson said some initial site plan issues include parking, as
there are 177 parking stalls provided on the site and the estimated number of
required parking spaces, per the UDO, is about 212. He said there will be a
need for some parking relief as the applicant moves forward with the zoning
petition and as more detailed plans are developed. Principal Planner Olson
stated the parking demand would be further analyzed to ensure the project
would have enough spaces. He said full access points are proposed off North
Fourth Street and Oak Street and the plan reduces the number of access points
that currently exist. Principal Planner Olson noted an additional access should
be considered to Locust Street. He mentioned there was one Citizen Response
Form received from John Delano, of Delano’s Decorating, indicating his support
for the plan.
Principal Planner Olson advised the Commission this was a Concept Plan and
the applicant is anticipating re-zoning the site from the “LI” Light Industrial
District to the “PD-C” Planned Development – Commercial District if the project
moves forward. He said they will also be submitting engineering, landscaping,
and lighting plans. He stated the applicant appeared before the City Council
for TIF financing to assist in the redevelopment of the site. Principal Planner
Olson noted the estimated total project cost is $13,875,000 and the preliminary
TIF request is $3,000,000, or 21.6% of the project cost. He noted no vote was
taken; however, the Council’s consensus was to move forward with a
preliminary development incentive agreement with the developer.
Chair Doe opened for public comment.
Bessie Chronopoulos of 423 Gayle Avenue stated the City should be looking
into the Comprehensive Plan and she is not overly concerned about TIF
financing. She said the City should look at how this land should be developed
and to keep the use of the property as high quality as possible. She questioned
the need for more apartment units in DeKalb and stated she would like to see
how Cornerstone and Plaza DeKalb develop first before she would support this
project. Ms. Chronopoulos noted there are other buildings around the subject
site that should also be looked at for further development.
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May 22, 2019
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John Morton of 721 North Ninth Street stated he feels the design is cold and
uninteresting and the open space area between the buildings would not receive
enough sunlight. He noted if the City will be tearing down a historic building,
the resulting project should be better, and he feels the proposed plan does not
provide that. He added the funds to construct the project will have to come
from the public and that the population of DeKalb has declined by about one
and a half percent from 2010 to 2016. Mr. Morton said taxpayers would fund
about a fifth of the cost of the project but would not receive any benefit. He
said he would like to hear about other opportunities for the site before agreeing
to the proposed use.
Dave Kolars of 623 Franklin Street suggested an artist’s cooperative in the City.
He said a building that is structurally sound should not be torn down without
knowing how much it would cost to be in compliance with EPA regulations. Mr.
Kolars said he wants to keep the existing structure before tearing it down for
something newer.
Steven Beckler stated he owns property on the northwest corner of North Sixth
and Locust Street. He said he likes the concept plan and does not mind that
TIF money will go towards the project. Mr. Beckler encouraged the City to look
at the surrounding properties and to expand this subject site’s reach and
improve the whole area.
Paul Sauser, property owner to the east of subject property on Locust Street,
noted the site is a huge eyesore and the previous user dumped sewer waste
into the Kishwaukee River, and the City did not do much about it. He said the
building is structurally sound but is not built to today’s standards. He asked
where the sewer is going to hook up to. He said he likes the project and noted
Mr. Pappas has been in the business for a long time and knows what he is
doing. Mr. Sauser said believes the Methodist Church will still be used as a
church and encouraged the City to move quickly before the developer leaves.
Mr. Pappas addressed the Commission regarding the need for this type of
housing. He noted Cornerstone has 51 units and has amenities such as private
parking and a hotel lobby. He noted he missed the leasing season with
Cornerstone; however, it was 50% leased in the first 60-90 days. Mr. Pappas
said after the holiday season, it was 100% occupied. He noted it was mostly
occupied by young professionals such as doctors or pharmacists and some
grad students. He said the surrounding properties downtown have not been
developed properly because of mismanagement of TIF funds. He said the
subject site (Mooney Property) has EPA issues and there are underground fuel
tanks on the property. Mr. Pappas said he has not looked at the surrounding
properties but believes there is a demand for this type of housing in DeKalb.
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Principal Planner Olson addressed the question of sewer hookups from Chair
Doe and noted the next step would involve the submittal of engineering plans
to be examined by the City Engineer.
Ms. Barbe said she likes the general concept and did not know about the
environmental problems of the property. She asked if these apartments would
be furnished. Mr. Pappas said it might be a 50/50 option. Ms. Barbe said she
agrees with Mr. Morton about the design and said it looked like a prison. She
said there should be more interest to the look of the buildings. Mr. Pappas said
the floor plan will remain the same but will try to change the exterior.
Mr. Castro asked what the known environmental issues were. Mr. Pappas said
he had an EPA report and it could involve millions of dollars in remediation
work, including underground tanks and asbestos. Mr. Castro requested that
when the project comes back, a list of environmental issues and a more
detailed history of the building be provided. Mr. Castro said he would like to
see redevelopment of old buildings but does not know if it is feasible with this
one. Mr. Pappas said because of the EPA issues with the building, he does
not want to redevelop the building. Principal Planner Olson said in the
downtown area the City encourages redevelopment of buildings, however it is
unfeasible in this case. Mr. Castro asked Mr. Pappas how much of his own
capital was he willing to invest. Mr. Pappas said he tested the market near NIU
for this type of housing before investing in Cornerstone and said there is a
proven market for it.
Mr. Castro said he heard from a DeKalb landlord that there was a surplus of
apartments. Mr. Pappas said there is a surplus of bedrooms, not units, and he
prefers to have 1-2 bedroom units rather than 3-4 bedroom units. Mr. Castro
said the main economic engine is the University, and asked Mr. Pappas if he
is investing in the University and believes it is moving in the right direction. Mr.
Pappas said he believes the University is moving in the right direction, but
currently apartment units are too expensive for what you receive and there is
no safety. He said he does not want to enter into the college student market
and is targeting young professionals instead.
Chair Doe stated the demand for a furnished, rented apartment by
professionals does exist. Mr. Pappas said there is still a market for this type of
housing unit in DeKalb.
Mr. Maxwell said he hates seeing historic buildings be torn down in favor of
redevelopment, but noted this plan makes sense as there were no previous
takers when the site was up for sale. He noted many people in their 20s and
30s do not want to own homes yet and there is a market for this type of rental
unit. Mr. Pappas said the TIF funding is restricted to TIF-eligible expenses,
including rectifying the EPA issues. Mr. Maxwell said there should be changes
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in the architectural design of the buildings, and Mr. Pappas concurred. Mr.
Maxwell applauded Mr. Pappas for investing in DeKalb.
Ms. Buckley said there needs to be change in the current architectural design.
She asked if there is a declining population because of the things to do in
DeKalb or because there are other things that draw people away. Mr. Pappas
said the college students leave on Thursdays and Fridays, which contributes
to the issue of people leaving DeKalb. Ms. Buckley noted businesses are
coming back to the downtown area, which could be the impetus for attracting
more people to the area. Mr. Pappas noted this market comes down to
disposable income, which there is less of today.
Chair Doe asked about parking and the proposed plan’s reduced parking.
Principal Planner Olson said there would have to be a waiver and justification
for providing less spaces than required in the UDO. Mr. Pappas said it’s not
likely to get more parking spaces, but he will take another look at it. Chair Doe
also agreed there needed to be a different architectural design to the buildings.
Chair Doe asked if there was any further public comment.
Mr. Sauser said the regulations for parking were too stringent in the past and
most of the parking lot was empty when the car dealer occupied the site. Mr.
Sauser said because of the property’s proximity to the downtown area, parking
is not going to be a huge issue.
Carolyn Morris of 1363 Omega Circle Drive said the Commission should not
encourage more parking beyond what is needed and would like to see more
open space in parking lots. She said there is no longer an emphasis on driving
and more of an emphasis on walking.
Chair Doe said the applicant needs to follow the UDO, but the applicant can
bring a variance request forward. Mr. Maxwell said there needs to be close
parking available to the proposed retail in the building.
Mr. Kolars stated the downtown area was a strong economic engine years ago,
but after Sycamore Road was developed, the downtown area no longer served
as that engine. He said there used to be more parking per block on the street.
He said there needs to be more clothing and food stores in the downtown area
and the area does not fulfill the needs of residents.
Martha Robinson of 955 South Sixth Street said the property should be
developed to generate more sales tax and to bring more people with disposable
income to the downtown area.
Ms. Chronopoulos said Mr. Pappas was correct in noting the TIF funds were
not used correctly, and the Sycamore Road area saw more investment in the
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past. She said the trends have led to the decline of the Sycamore Road area,
such as the decline of brick and mortar stores. She suggested building more
apartments similar to what is proposed. Ms. Chronopoulos noted the need to
have more discussions like this instead of pointing fingers and the Landmark
Commission needs to get involved in the review of the project.
Chair Doe said she likes to see people in the downtown area and feels the
downtown area is coming back.
F. REPORTS
Principal Planner Olson mentioned the next Planning and Zoning Commission
meeting will be Wednesday, June 5th, however no public hearings have been
scheduled. Mr. Olson handed out the updated Development Status Report to the
Commission.
G. ADJOURNMENT
Ms. Buckley motioned to adjourn, Mr. Maxwell seconded the motion, and the
motion was approved by unanimous voice vote. The meeting adjourned at 7:30
PM.
Respectfully Submitted,
Christine Wang, Recording Secretary
Minutes were approved by the Planning and Zoning Commission on July 17, 2019.
LEGAL NOTICE
NOTICE is hereby given that a public hearing will be held before the DeKalb Planning and Zoning
Commission at its regular meeting on Wednesday, August 7, 2019, at 6:00 p.m. in the DeKalb
Municipal Building, 200 South Fourth Street, DeKalb, Illinois, on the petition by PNG
Development LLC, represented by John Pappas, requesting a rezoning from the “LI” Light
Industrial District to the “PD-C” Planned Development Commercial District for an approximate
2.9 acre site located along the east side of N. 4th Street between Oak Street and Locust Street,
commonly known as the Mooney property. The applicant is requesting approval of the rezoning
in order to allow for the development of 94 apartment units and approximately 12,350 sq. ft. of
commercial space in one 4-story building to be called Agora Tower. Waivers to the Unified
Development Ordinance are requested for maximum site coverage, off-street parking and other
approvals as required for the subject property to allow for the construction as proposed and
indicated on the development plans.
The subject site has an address of 204 N. 4th St. and 420 Oak St. and has Parcel Identification
Numbers (PIN’s) of 08-23-184-020, 08-23-184-001, 08-23-184-002, 08-23-184-003, 08-23-184-
024 and 08-23-184-027.
All interested persons are invited to appear and be heard at the time and place listed above.
Interested persons are also encouraged to submit written comments on the proposal to the City of
DeKalb, Community Development Department, 200 South Fourth Street, DeKalb, Illinois, 60115
by 5:00 p.m. by Wednesday, July 31, 2019. Further information regarding the petition is available
from the Community Development Department at (815) 748-2361 or on the City of DeKalb’s web
page at https://www.cityofdekalb.com/1103/Public-Hearings
Christina Doe, Chairperson
DeKalb Planning and Zoning Commission
Phase II Subsurface Investigation Report
208 N. 4th Street and 420 Oak Street
DeKalb, IL 60115
Performed for:
Mr. William Marquardsen
Heartland Bank and Trust Company
1575 Ogden Avenue
Aurora, IL 60503
Benchmark Project #17481
October 20, 2017
Phase II Subsurface Investigation
Performed at:
208 N. 4th Street and 420 Oak Street
DeKalb, IL 60115
Performed for:
Mr. William Marquardsen
Heartland Bank and Trust Company
1575 Ogden Avenue
Aurora, IL 60503
Performed by:
Benchmark Environmental Services, Inc.
23540 Beach Grove Road
P.O. Box 824
Antioch, IL 60002
Submitted on October 20, 2017 by:
Walter Karla, CHMM
Senior Project Manager
Reviewed on October 20, 2017 by:
William Liniewicz, Master CHMM
Principal
Benchmark Project #17481
Table of Contents
Section Page
I. Executive Summary 3
II. Methodology 7
A. Subsurface Soil Borings 7
B. Soil Sample Collection 7
C. Groundwater Sample Collection 8
D. Preserving & Transporting Laboratory Samples 8
E. Laboratory Analysis 9
III. Data Review 10
IV. Geology 20
V. Conclusions 21
VI. Qualifications 22
VII. Appendix 23
Site Location Map
Site Photographs
Soil /Groundwater Sampling Location Diagram
USDA Soil Survey Map
USGS Topographic Map
Soil Boring Logs
Sampling Protocol
Ground Penetrating Radar (GPR) Survey
Laboratory Analytical Results / Chain of Custody
BES, Inc. Phase II Subsurface Investigation 2| P a g e
847.838.5811 IL 208 N. 4 th St. and 420 Oak St.
619.334.9251 CA DeKalb, IL
Benchmarkenv.com Benchmark Project #17481
I. Executive Summary
Benchmark Environmental Services, Inc. (Benchmark) was retained by Mr. William Marquardsen of
Heartland Bank and Trust Company, Aurora, Illinois, to perform a Phase II Subsurface Investigation at 208
North 4th Street and 420 Oak Street, DeKalb, IL (the “Subject Site”). This Phase II Subsurface Investigation
was performed to further investigate potential impacts at the subject site that were presented as Recognized
Environmental Conditions (RECs) in a Phase I ESA performed by Benchmark Environmental Services, Inc.,
dated September 2017.
The Benchmark Phase I ESA report stated the following Recognized Environmental Conditions were
identified in connection with the subject property:
“The historical use of the northwestern portion of the subject site (current parking lot) as a gasoline filling station poses a
Recognized Environmental Condition in regard to the potential for remaining USTs and associated leakage and impacts to
subsurface soil and/or groundwater. Due to the age of this former gas station, no information is available from governmental
agencies regarding the number, size and contents of the former USTs and their disposition.”
“Benchmark observed an apparent flush-mounted fill port for a UST along the north-central portion of the subject site. No
records are available as to the size, contents or disposition of this UST. The potential for leakage and impacts to subsurface soil
and/or groundwater poses a Recognized Environmental Condition for the subject site.”
“Benchmark observed numerous out-of-service in-ground hydraulic hoists in the former car dealer building. The potential for
leakage of these hydraulic hoists poses a Recognized Environmental Condition for the subject site.”
“Based on the historical use of the subject site for industrial and commercial purposes, which stored, utilized and disposed of
hazardous and petroleum materials/wastes, the potential for vapor intrusion poses a recognized environmental concern to the
subject site.”
“The adjoining southwest property was historically operated as a gasoline filling station, with no information available regarding
the disposition of former USTs of information on potential leakage, poses a Recognized Environmental Condition for the subject
site.”
“The adjoining northwest property was historically operated as a gasoline filling station, with no information available regarding
the disposition of former USTs of information on potential leakage, poses a Recognized Environmental Condition for the subject
site.”
Historical Recognized Environmental Conditions
“The subject site at 204 N. 4th Street (former car dealer) was reported as having two used oil USTs (1,500 and 300-gallon)
along the north portion of the industrial building. The USTs were removed on 7/8/91 and reported as leaking on 7/9/91.
The site was investigated and issued a No Further Action letter by the IEPA on 10/9/99. Based on IEPA closure this
former LUST incident is considered a Historical Recognized Environmental Condition to the subject site.”
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In addition, the following Business Environmental Risks (BERs) were identified.
“The observed possible asbestos containing materials (ACMs) were in fair/poor condition and potentially pose a health concern
in its present condition. Prior to any planned demolition/remodeling of the structure, an asbestos inspection with
sampling/laboratory analysis should be performed by a licensed Illinois asbestos inspector according to the DeKalb County,
IEPA and NESHAPS requirements.”
“Based on the age of the onsite structures (1877 and 1954 with periodic updates/renovations), lead-based may exist in the
building. An analysis of the painted surfaces is beyond the scope of this report. If any future renovations or remodeling is
performed, painted areas should be tested by a licensed lead-based paint inspector and materials be handled according to Illinois
state regulations.”
Mr. Walter Karla, CHMM, Benchmark Senior Project Manager, Frank Jiran, Senior Environmental Specialist,
and Josh Cox, Environmental Scientist, arrived at the subject site at 8:30 am on October 3, 2017 with
subsequent sampling on October 4, 2017. The local utility locator service (JULIE) was previously contacted
to mark any underground utility lines on the property. A check for marked underground utilities was
performed with none found in the areas of the proposed soil borings.
A total of twenty (20) soil borings were performed, and four (4) groundwater monitoring wells were sampled
on-site. The soil borings were performed utilizing a track-mounted GeoProbe direct-push sampling system.
Twenty (20) soil samples and four (4) groundwater samples were submitted to STAT Laboratories, Chicago,
Illinois for one or more of the following Illinois Environmental Protection Agency (IEPA) regulated
compounds volatile organic compounds (VOCs), Benzene, Toluene, Ethylbenzene and Xylenes (BTEX),
Polynuclear Aromatic Hydrocarbons (PNAs), Poly Chlorinated Biphenyls (PCBs), Resource Conservation
and Recovery Act (RCRA) metals and pH. For further information, illustrating the location of these sampling
locations, see the Soil Boring/Groundwater Sample Locations Diagram in the Appendix section of this
report.
Soil Sampling Results
The PNA compound benzo(a)anthracene was detected in soil borings B-12 and B-17 at concentrations of 2.3
mg/kg and 1.3 mg/kg respectively, which exceeds the IEPA Residential Ingestion Exposure Route pathway
of 0.9 mg/kg.
The PNA compound benzo(a)pyrene was detected in soil borings B-11, B-12, B-13, B-17, B-18 and B-19 at
concentrations of 0.26 mg/kg, 1.7 mg/kg, 0.13 mg/kg, 1.9 mg/kg, 0.24 mg/kg and 0.24 mg/kg respectively,
which exceeds the IEPA Residential Ingestion Exposure Route pathway of 0.09 mg/kg.
The PNA compound benzo(b)fluoranthene was detected in soil borings B-12 and B-17 at concentrations of
1.9 mg/kg and 0.98 mg/kg respectively, which exceeds the IEPA Residential Ingestion Exposure Route
pathway 0.9 mg/kg.
The PNA compound indeno(1,2,3-cd)pyrene was detected in soil boring B-12 at a concentration of 1.0
mg/kg, which exceeds the IEPA Residential Ingestion Exposure Route pathway of 0.9 mg/kg.
The PNA compound dibenzo(a,h)anthracene was detected in soil boring B-17 at a concentration of 0.31
mg/kg, which exceeds the IEPA Residential Ingestion Exposure Route pathway of 0.09 mg/kg.
No Volatile Organic Compounds (VOCs) were detected above the most stringent residential Soil
Remediation Objectives (SROs).
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No Poly Chlorinated Biphenyl (PCBs) were detected above the most stringent residential Soil Remediation
Objectives (SROs).
No RCRA metals were detected above the most stringent residential SROs.
Groundwater Sampling Results
The VOC compound benzene was detected in the north side groundwater monitoring well (north adjacent to
the discovered UST) at a concentration of 0.0087 mg/l, which exceeds the IEPA Class I GRO of 0.005 mg/l.
The VOC compound ethylbenzene was detected in the north side groundwater monitoring well (north
adjacent to the discovered UST) at a concentration of 0.53 mg/l, which exceeds the IEPA residential Tier 1
Groundwater Remediation Objectives (GROs) for the Indoor Inhalation Exposure Route pathway of 0.37.
The VOC compound benzene was detected in the north side groundwater monitoring well (north adjacent to
the discovered UST) at a concentration of 0.0087 mg/l, which exceeds the IEPA Class I GRO of 0.005 mg/l.
The PNA compound benzo(a)anthracene was detected in the north side groundwater monitoring well (north
adjacent to the discovered UST) at a concentration of 0.00018 mg/l, which exceeds the IEPA Class I GRO
of 0.00013 mg/l.
The PNA compound benzo(b)fluoranthene was detected in the north side groundwater monitoring well
(north adjacent to the discovered UST) at a concentration of 0.00028 mg/l, and in the central-north
monitoring well at a concentration of 0.00068 mg/l, which exceeds the IEPA Class I GRO of 0.00018 mg/l.
The PNA compound benzo(k)fluoranthene was detected in the north side groundwater monitoring well
(north adjacent to the discovered UST) at a concentration of 0.00022 mg/l, and in the central-north
monitoring well at a concentration of 0.00035 mg/l, which exceeds the IEPA Class I GRO of 0.00018 mg/l.
The PNA compound benzo(a)pyrene was detected in in the central-north groundwater monitoring well at a
concentration of 0.00034 mg/l, which exceeds the IEPA Class I GRO of 0.00018 mg/l.
The PNA compound naphthalene was detected in the north side groundwater monitoring well (north
adjacent to the discovered UST) at a concentration of 0.19 mg/l, which exceeds the IEPA Class I GRO of
0.14 mg/l.
No poly chlorinated biphenyl (PCBs) were detected above the most stringent Class I Groundwater
Remediation Objectives.
No RCRA metals were detected above the most stringent Class I Groundwater Remediation Objectives.
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Ground Penetrating Radar (GPR) Survey
The GPR survey performed by GPRS Company on behalf of Benchmark was performed to determine if any
remaining Underground Storage Tanks (USTs) exist at the subject site. The GPR survey was performed on
all accessible, exterior areas of the facility.
The GPR walkover survey concluded that two (2) potential areas with anomalies the size and shape of a UST
were identified during the GPR walkover survey. One confirmed UST was identified along the north property
boundary. An existing fill port was accessed by Benchmark and the interior was determined to contain a
water/petroleum mixture with a weathered gasoline odor present.
An additional potential UST was identified at the north-central portion of the parking lot. An anomaly the
size and shape of a UST was identified in this area.
Several additional anomalies were identified relating to the former gasoline station UST excavations, the two
(2) areas of the removed used oil UST and heating fuel oil USTs along the north side of the onsite structure
and the former pad-mounted electrical transformer located along the western parking lot boundary.
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II. Methodology
During the course of the Phase II Subsurface Investigation, soil samples were procured at one to two foot
intervals for field screening from surface grade to a maximum depth of 16 feet below grade surface (bgs).
Laboratory samples were obtained at the bottom of the borings; at the highest Photo Ionization Detector
(PID) reading; or at the groundwater interface, in order to determine if contamination is present in the soils
encountered at the subject site. Groundwater was also sampled to evaluate the potential for groundwater
impacts.
A. Subsurface Soil Borings/Temporary Groundwater Monitoring Wells
A total of twenty (20) soil borings were advanced, and four (4) groundwater monitoring wells were sampled
on-site. The soil borings were performed utilizing a track-mounted GeoProbe direct-push sampling system.
Twenty (20) soil samples and four (4) groundwater samples were submitted to STAT Laboratories, Chicago,
Illinois for one or more of the following Illinois Environmental Protection Agency (IEPA) regulated
compounds volatile organic compounds (VOCs), Benzene, Toluene, Ethylbenzene and Xylenes (BTEX),
Polynuclear Aromatic Hydrocarbons (PNAs), Resource Conservation and Recovery Act (RCRA) metals and
pH.
Soil and groundwater samples were analyzed for one or more of the following IEPA specified indicator
contaminants:
-VOCs
-BTEX
-PNAs
-RCRA metals
-PCBs
-pH
B. Soil Sample Collection
Soil samples were obtained continuously at 1’- 4’ intervals, from surface grade to a maximum depth of 16 feet
bgs. Samples were field screened according to the “headspace” method, using a MiniRae Lite, PID Meter,
equipped with a 10.5 eV lamp and a HNU Systems, Inc. PID meter equipped with an 11.7eV lamp. The
samples were first placed in airtight containers, and warmed to a temperature of approximately 70 degrees
Fahrenheit. The PID probe was then inserted into the container and subsequently draws in the volatilized
organic constituents present in the samples. A read-out in parts per million (ppm) is then recorded on the
instrument.
Benchmark personnel performed oversight of the soil drilling operation, collected the soil samples, visually
inspected the soil samples for signs of contamination, performed headspace analysis on samples with a PID,
and classified each soil sample in terms of texture and color in accordance with the Unified Soil Classification
System (ASTM D-2487-93 and D-2488-93). The samples with the highest PID headspace response from
each boring (above the groundwater table) were selected for laboratory analysis.
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Field screening registered readings are shown below:
Boring number Total Boring Depth Depth of Maximum PID Maximum
(feet BSG) Reading (feet bgs) PID reading (ppm)
B-1 12 N/A <1.0
B-2 12 5-6 4,210
B-3 12 5-6 227
B-4 12 5-6 1,717
B-5 12 5-6 182
B-6 12 5-6 1,814
B-7 12 5-6 1,450
B-8 12 5-6 49
B-9 12 N/A <1.0
B-10 12 N/A <1.0
B-11 12 N/A <1.0
B-12 12 N/A <1.0
B-13 12 6-7 152
B-14 12 6-7 106
B-15 12 6-7 246
B-16 8 N/A <1.0
B-17 12 6-7 199
B-18 12 6-7 37
B-19 12 N/A <1.0
B-20 8 6-7 <44.8
C. Groundwater Sample Collection
The groundwater samples were obtained by utilizing existing and temporary groundwater monitoring wells.
The temporary groundwater monitoring wells were installed into the soil sample collection boring. The
groundwater monitoring wells consisted of a five-foot, one-inch PVC well screen and ten foot PVC riser.
The groundwater monitoring wells were purged to reduce turbidity and to obtain a representative sample of
the groundwater in the specific location. The groundwater samples were obtained utilizing dedicated tubing
and a peristaltic pump at each location.
Four (4) groundwater samples were submitted to STAT Laboratories in Chicago, IL for analysis of IEPA
regulated compounds.
D. Preserving & Transporting Laboratory Samples
Laboratory soil samples were obtained at depths believed to be the highest concentration of contaminants or
the possible points of migration of groundwater for all of the borings. (Based on PID readings) Soil samples
for VOC and PNA compounds were collected per EPA SW-846 Method 5035 – Purge and Trap and
Extraction for Volatile Organics in Soil and Waste Samples. The soil samples were placed in one (1) 4-oz.
glass jar, two (2) 40 ml Teflon capped glass containers of sodium bisulfate and one (1) 40 ml Teflon capped
glass container of methanol for each sample location to prevent organic release. The samples were then
immediately placed into an insulated cooler filled with ice, and subsequently transported to STAT
Laboratories in Chicago, Illinois.
The groundwater samples were placed into three laboratory-provided, pre-preserved (HCL) glass 40ml vials,
one plastic 500ml, two (2) one-liter amber glass containers and one 500ml plastic container. The samples
were labeled and recorded on a Chain-of-Custody and placed into an insulated cooler filled with ice.
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Benchmark personnel preserved the samples immediately after the samples were obtained in the field and
transported and handled the samples in accordance with the Standard Practices for Preserving and
Transporting Soil Samples (ASTM D-4220-14). The following is a summary of the procedures Benchmark
personnel performed to preserve, transport, and properly handle the soil samples obtained in the field:
All samples were labeled with the following markings prior to transporting them:
- job name / number
- sampling date
- sample boring number / location
- depth of sample / elevation
- special shipping / handling instructions
Benchmark personnel donned new latex gloves while sampling at each location. All equipment was
washed with an Alconox laboratory grade detergent and triple-rinsed with deionized water.
All samples were preserved before transportation in laboratory provided, sealed moisture-proof glass-
plastic containers of sufficient thickness and strength to ensure against breakage and moisture loss. The
glass-plastic container lids are Teflon lined.
All samples were transported in insulated coolers to prevent freezing, thawing or undesirable temperature
changes from affecting the samples. The insulated coolers were filled with ice to prevent the volatilized
organic constituents from being released during extreme weather conditions. The samples were
protected against vibration and shock by using urethane foam as a cushioning material.
Benchmark personnel transported and handled all soil samples using proper Chain-of-Custody Procedures in
accordance with the Standard Guide for Sampling Chain-of-Custody Procedures (ASTM D-4840-1095).
E. Laboratory Analysis
A total of twenty (20) soil samples and four (4) groundwater samples were analyzed for one or more of the
following IEPA specified indicator contaminants:
VOCs-The VOC samples were analyzed using EPA Method SW8260B / SW5035
BTEX-The BTEX samples were analyzed using EPA Method SW8260B / SW5035
PCBs-The PCB samples were analyzed using EPA Method SW8082A / SW3550B)
PNAs-The PNA samples were analyzed using EPA Method SW8270C
RCRA metals- The RCRA metals samples were analyzed using EPA Method SW6010C / SW3050B
pH- The pH samples were analyzed using EPA Method SW9045C
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III. Data Review
The following compounds are regulated by the IEPA. Analytical results are summarized below and on the
following page. Laboratory analytical reports are attached in the Appendix section of this report.
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Table 1a-Soil Analytical Data-BTEX
Sampled on October 3, 2017
Compound Indust./Comm. Const. Wrkr. Residential SCGIER B-1 B-2 B-3
Inhal. Ingest. Inhal. Ingest. Inhal. Ingest. Class I Class II
Benzene 1.6 100 2.2 2,300 0.8 22 0.03 0.17 < 0.0034 < 0.0036 < 0.18
Ethylbenzene 400 200,000 58 20,000 400 7,800 13 19 < 0.0034 0.017 < 0.18
Toluene 650 410,000 42 410,000 650 16,000 12 29 < 0.0034 0.0044 < 0.18
Total Xylenes 320 410,000 5.6 41,000 320 16,000 150 150 < 0.010 2.0 < 0.54
Compound Indust./Comm. Const. Wrkr. Residential SCGIER B-4 B-5 B-6
Inhal. Ingest. Inhal. Ingest. Inhal. Ingest. Class I Class II
Benzene 1.6 100 2.2 2,300 0.8 22 0.03 0.17 0.0058 < 0.0062 < 0.0050
Ethylbenzene 400 200,000 58 20,000 400 7,800 13 19 < 0.0040 < 0.0062 < 0.0050
Toluene 650 410,000 42 410,000 650 16,000 12 29 < 0.0040 < 0.0062 < 0.0050
Total Xylenes 320 410,000 5.6 41,000 320 16,000 150 150 < 0.012 < 0.018 < 0.015
Compound Indust./Comm. Const. Wrkr. Residential SCGIER B-7 B-8 B-9
Inhal. Ingest. Inhal. Ingest. Inhal. Ingest. Class I Class II
Benzene 1.6 100 2.2 2,300 0.8 22 0.03 0.17 < 0.13 < 0.18 < 0.0045
Ethylbenzene 400 200,000 58 20,000 400 7,800 13 19 1.7 < 0.18 < 0.0045
Toluene 650 410,000 42 410,000 650 16,000 12 29 < 0.13 < 0.18 < 0.0045
Total Xylenes 320 410,000 5.6 41,000 320 16,000 150 150 1.0 < 0.53 < 0.014
Table 1a-Soil Analytical Data-BTEX
Sampled on October 3 and 4, 2017
Compound Indust./Comm. Const. Wrkr. Residential SCGIER B-10 B-12 B-14
Inhal. Ingest. Inhal. Ingest. Inhal. Ingest. Class I Class II
Benzene 1.6 100 2.2 2,300 0.8 22 0.03 0.17 < 0.0041 < 0.0046 < 0.0044
Ethylbenzene 400 200,000 58 20,000 400 7,800 13 19 < 0.0041 < 0.0046 < 0.0044
Toluene 650 410,000 42 410,000 650 16,000 12 29 < 0.0041 < 0.0046 < 0.0044
Total Xylenes 320 410,000 5.6 41,000 320 16,000 150 150 < 0.012 < 0.014 < 0.013
Table 1a-Soil Analytical Data-BTEX
Sampled on October 4, 2017
Compound Indust./Comm. Const. Wrkr. Residential SCGIER B-15 B-16 B-18
Inhal. Ingest. Inhal. Ingest. Inhal. Ingest. Class I Class II
Benzene 1.6 100 2.2 2,300 0.8 22 0.03 0.17 < 0.0045 < 0.0028 < 0.0047
Ethylbenzene 400 200,000 58 20,000 400 7,800 13 19 < 0.0045 < 0.0028 < 0.0047
Toluene 650 410,000 42 410,000 650 16,000 12 29 < 0.0045 < 0.0028 < 0.0047
Total Xylenes 320 410,000 5.6 41,000 320 16,000 150 150 < 0.014 < 0.0085 < 0.014
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Table 1b-Soil Analytical Data-VOCs
Sampled on October 3 and 4, 2017
Compound Indust./Comm. Const. Wrkr. Residential SCGIER B-11 B-13 B-17
Inhal. Ingest. Inhal. Ingest. Inhal. Ingest. Class I Class II
Acetone 100,000 --- 100,000 --- 100,000 70,000 25 25 < 0.066 < 0.053
Benzene 1.6 100 2.2 2,300 0.8 22 0.03 0.17 < 0.0045 < 0.0044 < 0.0035
Bromodichloromethane 3,000 92 3,000 2,000 3,000 10 0.6 0.6 < 0.0044 < 0.0035
Bromoform 100 720 140 16,000 53 81 0.8 0.8 < 0.0045 < 0.0044 < 0.0035
Bromomethane 15 2,900 3.9 1,000 10 110 0.2 1.2 < 0.0088 < 0.0071
2-Butanone* 25,000 1,000,000 730 120,000 25,000 47,000 17 17 < 0.066 < 0.053
Carbon Disulfide 720 200,000 9.0 20,000 720 7,800 32 160 < 0.044 < 0.035
Carbon tetrachloride 0.64 44 0.90 410 0.3 5 0.07 0.33 < 0.0045 < 0.0044 < 0.0035
Chlorobenzene 210 41,000 1.3 4,100 130 1,600 1 6.5 < 0.0045 < 0.0044 < 0.0035
Chloroethane* 1,500 --- 39 20,000 1,500 --- --- --- < 0.0088 < 0.0071
Chloroform 0.54 940 0.76 2,000 0.3 100 0.6 2.9 < 0.0045 < 0.0044 < 0.0035
Chloromethane* 180 --- 5 --- 110 --- --- --- < 0.0088 < 0.0071
Dibromochloromethane (chlorodibromomethane) 1,300 41,000 1,300 41,000 1,600 1,300 0.4 0.4 < 0.0045 < 0.0044 < 0.0035
1,1-Dichloroethane 1,700 200,000 130 200,000 1,300 7,800 23 110 < 0.0044 < 0.0035
1,2-Dichloroethane 0.7 63 0.99 1,400 0.4 7 0.02 0.1 < 0.0045 < 0.0044 < 0.0035
1,1-Dichloroethene 470 100,000 3.0 10,000 290 3,900 0.06 0.3 < 0.0045 < 0.0044 < 0.0035
Cis-1,2-Dichloroethene 1,200 20,000 1,200 20,000 1,200 780 0.4 1.1 < 0.0045 < 0.0044 < 0.0035
Trans-1,2-Dichloroethene 3,100 41,000 3,100 41,000 3,100 1,600 0.7 3.4 < 0.0045 < 0.0044 < 0.0035
1,2-Dichloropropane 23 84 0.5 1,800 15 9 0.03 0.15 < 0.0045 < 0.0044 < 0.0035
Cis-1,3-Dichloropropene, Total 2.1 57 0.39 1,200 1.1 6.4 0.004 0.02 < 0.0045 < 0.0018 < 0.0014
Trans-1,3-Dichloropropene, Total 2.1 57 0.39 1,200 1.1 6.4 0.004 0.02 < 0.0045 < 0.0018 < 0.0014
Ethylbenzene 400 200,000 58 20,000 400 7,800 13 19 < 0.0045 < 0.0044 < 0.0035
2-Hexanone* 720 10,000 47 1,000 450 390 0.16 0.16 < 0.018 < 0.014
4-Methyl-2-pentanone (methylisobutlyketone)* 3,100 160,000 340 16,000 3,100 6,300 2.5 2.5 < 0.018 < 0.014
Methylene chloride 24 760 34 12,000 13 85 0.02 0.2 < 0.0090 < 0.0088 < 0.0071
Methyl tert-butyl ether 8,800 20,000 140 2,000 8,800 780 0.32 0.32 < 0.0044 < 0.0035
Styrene 1,500 410,000 430 41,000 1,500 16,000 4 18 < 0.0045 < 0.0044 < 0.0035
1,1,2,2-Tetrachloroethane* 1.2 27 1.7 620 0.62 3.2 0.0035 0.0035 < 0.0044 < 0.0035
Tetrachloroethene 20 110 28 2,400 11 12 0.06 0.3 < 0.0045 < 0.0044 < 0.0035
Toluene 650 410,000 42 410,000 650 16,000 12 29 < 0.0045 < 0.0044 < 0.0035
1,1,1-Trichloroethane 1,200 --- 1,200 --- 1,200 --- 2 9.6 < 0.0045 < 0.0044 < 0.0035
1,1,2-Trichloroethane 1,800 8,200 1,800 8,200 1,800 310 0.02 0.3 < 0.0045 < 0.0044 < 0.0035
Trichloroethene 8.9 520 12 1,200 5 58 0.06 0.3 < 0.0045 < 0.0044 < 0.0035
Vinyl chloride 1.1 7.9 1.1 170 0.28 0.46 0.01 0.07 < 0.0045 < 0.0044 < 0.0035
Total Xylenes 320 410,000 5.6 41,000 320 16,000 150 150 < 0.013 < 0.013 < 0.011
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Table 1c-Soil Analytical Data-VOCs
Sampled on October 4, 2017
Compound Indust./Comm. Const. Wrkr. Residential SCGIER B-19 B-20
Inhal. Ingest. Inhal. Ingest. Inhal. Ingest. Class I Class II
Acetone 100,000 --- 100,000 --- 100,000 70,000 25 25 0.26
Benzene 1.6 100 2.2 2,300 0.8 22 0.03 0.17 < 0.0049 < 0.0041
Bromodichloromethane 3,000 92 3,000 2,000 3,000 10 0.6 0.6 < 0.0049
Bromoform 100 720 140 16,000 53 81 0.8 0.8 < 0.0049 < 0.0041
Bromomethane 15 2,900 3.9 1,000 10 110 0.2 1.2 < 0.0099
2-Butanone* 25,000 1,000,000 730 120,000 25,000 47,000 17 17 < 0.074
Carbon Disulfide 720 200,000 9.0 20,000 720 7,800 32 160 < 0.049
Carbon tetrachloride 0.64 44 0.90 410 0.3 5 0.07 0.33 < 0.0049 < 0.0041
Chlorobenzene 210 41,000 1.3 4,100 130 1,600 1 6.5 < 0.0049 < 0.0041
Chloroethane* 1,500 --- 39 20,000 1,500 --- --- --- < 0.0099
Chloroform 0.54 940 0.76 2,000 0.3 100 0.6 2.9 < 0.0049 < 0.0041
Chloromethane* 180 --- 5 --- 110 --- --- --- < 0.0099
Dibromochloromethane (chlorodibromomethane) 1,300 41,000 1,300 41,000 1,600 1,300 0.4 0.4 < 0.0049 < 0.0041
1,1-Dichloroethane 1,700 200,000 130 200,000 1,300 7,800 23 110 < 0.0049
1,2-Dichloroethane 0.7 63 0.99 1,400 0.4 7 0.02 0.1 < 0.0049 < 0.0041
1,1-Dichloroethene 470 100,000 3.0 10,000 290 3,900 0.06 0.3 < 0.0049 < 0.0041
Cis-1,2-Dichloroethene 1,200 20,000 1,200 20,000 1,200 780 0.4 1.1 < 0.0049 < 0.0041
Trans-1,2-Dichloroethene 3,100 41,000 3,100 41,000 3,100 1,600 0.7 3.4 < 0.0049 < 0.0041
1,2-Dichloropropane 23 84 0.5 1,800 15 9 0.03 0.15 < 0.0049 < 0.0041
Cis-1,3-Dichloropropene, Total 2.1 57 0.39 1,200 1.1 6.4 0.004 0.02 < 0.0020 < 0.0041
Trans-1,3-Dichloropropene, Total 2.1 57 0.39 1,200 1.1 6.4 0.004 0.02 < 0.0020 < 0.0041
Ethylbenzene 400 200,000 58 20,000 400 7,800 13 19 < 0.0049 < 0.0041
2-Hexanone* 720 10,000 47 1,000 450 390 0.16 0.16 < 0.020
4-Methyl-2-pentanone (methylisobutlyketone)* 3,100 160,000 340 16,000 3,100 6,300 2.5 2.5 < 0.020
Methylene chloride 24 760 34 12,000 13 85 0.02 0.2 < 0.0099 < 0.0083
Methyl tert-butyl ether 8,800 20,000 140 2,000 8,800 780 0.32 0.32 < 0.0049
Styrene 1,500 410,000 430 41,000 1,500 16,000 4 18 < 0.0049 < 0.0041
1,1,2,2-Tetrachloroethane* 1.2 27 1.7 620 0.62 3.2 0.0035 0.0035 < 0.0049
Tetrachloroethene 20 110 28 2,400 11 12 0.06 0.3 < 0.0049 < 0.0041
Toluene 650 410,000 42 410,000 650 16,000 12 29 < 0.0049 0.0064
1,1,1-Trichloroethane 1,200 --- 1,200 --- 1,200 --- 2 9.6 < 0.0049 < 0.0041
1,1,2-Trichloroethane 1,800 8,200 1,800 8,200 1,800 310 0.02 0.3 < 0.0049 < 0.0041
Trichloroethene 8.9 520 12 1,200 5 58 0.06 0.3 < 0.0049 < 0.0041
Vinyl chloride 1.1 7.9 1.1 170 0.28 0.46 0.01 0.07 < 0.0049 < 0.0041
Total Xylenes 320 410,000 5.6 41,000 320 16,000 150 150 < 0.015 < 0.012
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Table 2a-Soil Analytical Data-PNAs
Sampled on October 3, 2017
Compound PNAs Indust/Comm Const. Worker Residential SCGIER B-1 B-2 B-3 B-4
in Ingest. Inhal. Ingest. Inhal. Ingest. Inhal. Class I Class II
Back-
ground
Soils
Acenaphthene 0.13 120,000 --- 120,000 --- 4,700 --- 570 2,900 < 0.037 < 0.037 < 0.037 0.34
Acenaphthylene 0.07 --- --- --- --- --- --- --- --- < 0.037 < 0.037 < 0.037 < 0.040
Anthracene 0.40 --- 610,000 --- 610,000 --- 23,000 12,000 59,000 < 0.037 < 0.037 < 0.037 < 0.040
Benzo(a)anthracene 1.8 8 --- 170 --- 0.9 --- 2 8 < 0.037 < 0.037 < 0.037 < 0.040
Benzo(a)pyrene 2.1 0.8 --- 17 --- 0.09 --- 8 82 < 0.037 < 0.037 < 0.037 < 0.040
Benzo(b)fluoranthene 2.1 8 --- 170 --- 0.9 --- 5 25 < 0.037 < 0.037 < 0.037 < 0.040
Benzo(ghi)perylene 1.7 2,300 --- 2,300 --- 2,300 --- 32,000 160,000 < 0.037 < 0.037 < 0.037 < 0.040
Benzo(k)fluoranthene 1.7 78 --- 1,700 --- 9 --- 49 250 < 0.037 < 0.037 < 0.037 < 0.040
Chrysene 2.7 780 --- 17,000 --- 88 --- 160 800 < 0.037 < 0.037 < 0.037 < 0.040
Dibenzo(ah)anthracene 0.42 0.8 --- 17 --- 0.09 --- 2 7.6 < 0.037 < 0.037 < 0.037 < 0.040
Fluoranthene 4.1 82,000 --- 82,000 --- 3,100 --- 4,300 21,000 < 0.037 0.052 < 0.037 0.077
Fluorene 0.18 82,000 --- 82,000 --- 3,100 --- 560 2,800 < 0.037 < 0.037 < 0.037 0.87
Indeno(123-cd)pyrene 1.6 8 --- 170 --- 0.9 --- 14 69 < 0.037 < 0.037 < 0.037 < 0.040
Naphthalene 0.20 41,000 270 4,100 1.8 1,600 170 12 18 < 0.037 0.87 < 0.037 1.5
Phenanthrene *** 2.5 61,000 --- 61,000 --- 2,300 --- 210 1,100 < 0.037 0.047 < 0.037 1.8
Pyrene 3.0 61,000 --- 61,000 61,000 2,300 --- 4,200 21,000 < 0.037 0.039 < 0.037 0.12
Table 2b-Soil Analytical Data-PNAs
Sampled on October 3, 2017
Compound PNAs Indust/Comm Const. Worker Residential SCGIER B-5 B-6 B-7 B-8
in Ingest. Inhal. Ingest. Inhal. Ingest. Inhal. Class I Class II
Back-
ground
Soils
Acenaphthene 0.13 120,000 --- 120,000 --- 4,700 --- 570 2,900 < 0.039 < 0.038 < 0.038 < 0.038
Acenaphthylene 0.07 --- --- --- --- --- --- --- --- < 0.039 < 0.038 < 0.038 < 0.038
Anthracene 0.40 --- 610,000 --- 610,000 --- 23,000 12,000 59,000 < 0.039 < 0.038 < 0.038 < 0.038
Benzo(a)anthracene 1.8 8 --- 170 --- 0.9 --- 2 8 < 0.039 < 0.038 < 0.038 < 0.038
Benzo(a)pyrene 2.1 0.8 --- 17 --- 0.09 --- 8 82 < 0.039 < 0.038 < 0.038 < 0.038
Benzo(b)fluoranthene 2.1 8 --- 170 --- 0.9 --- 5 25 < 0.039 < 0.038 < 0.038 < 0.038
Benzo(ghi)perylene 1.7 2,300 --- 2,300 --- 2,300 --- 32,000 160,000 < 0.039 < 0.038 < 0.038 < 0.038
Benzo(k)fluoranthene 1.7 78 --- 1,700 --- 9 --- 49 250 < 0.039 < 0.038 < 0.038 < 0.038
Chrysene 2.7 780 --- 17,000 --- 88 --- 160 800 < 0.039 < 0.038 < 0.038 < 0.038
Dibenzo(ah)anthracene 0.42 0.8 --- 17 --- 0.09 --- 2 7.6 < 0.039 < 0.038 < 0.038 < 0.038
Fluoranthene 4.1 82,000 --- 82,000 --- 3,100 --- 4,300 21,000 0.073 < 0.038 < 0.038 < 0.038
Fluorene 0.18 82,000 --- 82,000 --- 3,100 --- 560 2,800 0.063 < 0.038 < 0.038 < 0.038
Indeno(123-cd)pyrene 1.6 8 --- 170 --- 0.9 --- 14 69 < 0.039 < 0.038 < 0.038 < 0.038
Naphthalene 0.20 41,000 270 4,100 1.8 1,600 170 12 18 < 0.039 0.30 0.29 < 0.038
Phenanthrene *** 2.5 61,000 --- 61,000 --- 2,300 --- 210 1,100 0.15 < 0.038 < 0.038 < 0.038
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Pyrene 3.0 61,000 --- 61,000 61,000 2,300 --- 4,200 21,000 0.074 < 0.038 < 0.038 < 0.038
Table 2c-Soil Analytical Data-PNAs
Sampled on October 3 and 4, 2017
Compound PNAs Indust/Comm Const. Worker Residential SCGIER B-9 B-10 B-12 B-13
in Ingest. Inhal. Ingest. Inhal. Ingest. Inhal. Class I Class II
Back-
ground
Soils
Acenaphthene 0.13 120,000 --- 120,000 --- 4,700 --- 570 2,900 < 0.042 < 0.040 0.14 0.11
Acenaphthylene 0.07 --- --- --- --- --- --- --- --- < 0.042 < 0.040 0.95 < 0.041
Anthracene 0.40 --- 610,000 --- 610,000 --- 23,000 12,000 59,000 < 0.042 < 0.040 1.3 0.14
Benzo(a)anthracene 1.8 8 --- 170 --- 0.9 --- 2 8 < 0.042 < 0.040 2.3 0.22
Benzo(a)pyrene 2.1 0.8 --- 17 --- 0.09 --- 8 82 < 0.042 < 0.040 1.7 0.13
Benzo(b)fluoranthene 2.1 8 --- 170 --- 0.9 --- 5 25 < 0.042 < 0.040 1.9 0.15
Benzo(ghi)perylene 1.7 2,300 --- 2,300 --- 2,300 --- 32,000 160,000 < 0.042 < 0.040 1.0 0.064
Benzo(k)fluoranthene 1.7 78 --- 1,700 --- 9 --- 49 250 < 0.042 < 0.040 1.7 0.087
Chrysene 2.7 780 --- 17,000 --- 88 --- 160 800 < 0.042 < 0.040 2.0 0.23
Dibenzo(ah)anthracene 0.42 0.8 --- 17 --- 0.09 --- 2 7.6 < 0.042 < 0.040 0.61 0.043
Fluoranthene 4.1 82,000 --- 82,000 --- 3,100 --- 4,300 21,000 < 0.042 < 0.040 6.4 0.42
Fluorene 0.18 82,000 --- 82,000 --- 3,100 --- 560 2,800 < 0.042 < 0.040 0.73 0.14
Indeno(123-cd)pyrene 1.6 8 --- 170 --- 0.9 --- 14 69 < 0.042 < 0.040 1.0 0.065
Naphthalene 0.20 41,000 270 4,100 1.8 1,600 170 12 18 < 0.042 < 0.040 0.048 < 0.041
Phenanthrene *** 2.5 61,000 --- 61,000 --- 2,300 --- 210 1,100 < 0.042 < 0.040 6.8 0.16
Pyrene 3.0 61,000 --- 61,000 61,000 2,300 --- 4,200 21,000 < 0.042 < 0.040 3.8 0.40
Table 2c-Soil Analytical Data-PNAs
Sampled on October 4, 2017
Compound PNAs Indust/Comm Const. Worker Residential SCGIER B-14 B-15 B-16 B-17
in Ingest. Inhal. Ingest. Inhal. Ingest. Inhal. Class I Class II
Back-
ground
Soils
Acenaphthene 0.13 120,000 --- 120,000 --- 4,700 --- 570 2,900 0.048 < 0.041 < 0.038 0.18
Acenaphthylene 0.07 --- --- --- --- --- --- --- --- < 0.041 < 0.041 < 0.038 1.1
Anthracene 0.40 --- 610,000 --- 610,000 --- 23,000 12,000 59,000 0.063 < 0.041 < 0.038 1.1
Benzo(a)anthracene 1.8 8 --- 170 --- 0.9 --- 2 8 0.11 < 0.041 0.050 1.3
Benzo(a)pyrene 2.1 0.8 --- 17 --- 0.09 --- 8 82 0.081 < 0.041 0.047 1.0
Benzo(b)fluoranthene 2.1 8 --- 170 --- 0.9 --- 5 25 0.068 < 0.041 0.043 0.98
Benzo(ghi)perylene 1.7 2,300 --- 2,300 --- 2,300 --- 32,000 160,000 0.061 < 0.041 < 0.038 0.70
Benzo(k)fluoranthene 1.7 78 --- 1,700 --- 9 --- 49 250 0.072 < 0.041 < 0.038 0.85
Chrysene 2.7 780 --- 17,000 --- 88 --- 160 800 0.12 < 0.041 0.045 1.1
Dibenzo(ah)anthracene 0.42 0.8 --- 17 --- 0.09 --- 2 7.6 < 0.041 < 0.041 < 0.038 0.31
Fluoranthene 4.1 82,000 --- 82,000 --- 3,100 --- 4,300 21,000 0.17 0.055 0.084 3.8
Fluorene 0.18 82,000 --- 82,000 --- 3,100 --- 560 2,800 0.050 0.044 < 0.038 0.41
Indeno(123-cd)pyrene 1.6 8 --- 170 --- 0.9 --- 14 69 0.059 < 0.041 < 0.038 0.67
Naphthalene 0.20 41,000 270 4,100 1.8 1,600 170 12 18 < 0.041 < 0.041 < 0.038 0.46
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Phenanthrene *** 2.5 61,000 --- 61,000 --- 2,300 --- 210 1,100 0.14 0.17 0.058 5.1
Pyrene 3.0 61,000 --- 61,000 61,000 2,300 --- 4,200 21,000 0.18 0.061 0.071 2.9
Table 2c-Soil Analytical Data-PNAs
Sampled on October 4, 2017
Compound PNAs Indust/Comm Const. Worker Residential SCGIER B-18 B-19
in Ingest. Inhal. Ingest. Inhal. Ingest. Inhal. Class I Class II
Back-
ground
Soils
Acenaphthene 0.13 120,000 --- 120,000 --- 4,700 --- 570 2,900 < 0.043 < 0.040
Acenaphthylene 0.07 --- --- --- --- --- --- --- --- 0.049 0.048
Anthracene 0.40 --- 610,000 --- 610,000 --- 23,000 12,000 59,000 0.078 0.12
Benzo(a)anthracene 1.8 8 --- 170 --- 0.9 --- 2 8 0.28 0.29
Benzo(a)pyrene 2.1 0.8 --- 17 --- 0.09 --- 8 82 0.24 0.24
Benzo(b)fluoranthene 2.1 8 --- 170 --- 0.9 --- 5 25 0.27 0.18
Benzo(ghi)perylene 1.7 2,300 --- 2,300 --- 2,300 --- 32,000 160,000 0.14 0.14
Benzo(k)fluoranthene 1.7 78 --- 1,700 --- 9 --- 49 250 0.17 0.22
Chrysene 2.7 780 --- 17,000 --- 88 --- 160 800 0.27 0.26
Dibenzo(ah)anthracene 0.42 0.8 --- 17 --- 0.09 --- 2 7.6 0.085 0.063
Fluoranthene 4.1 82,000 --- 82,000 --- 3,100 --- 4,300 21,000 0.54 0.60
Fluorene 0.18 82,000 --- 82,000 --- 3,100 --- 560 2,800 < 0.043 < 0.040
Indeno(123-cd)pyrene 1.6 8 --- 170 --- 0.9 --- 14 69 0.13 0.13
Naphthalene 0.20 41,000 270 4,100 1.8 1,600 170 12 18 < 0.043 < 0.040
Phenanthrene *** 2.5 61,000 --- 61,000 --- 2,300 --- 210 1,100 0.23 0.59
Pyrene 3.0 61,000 --- 61,000 61,000 2,300 --- 4,200 21,000 0.47 0.54
PNAs in Background Soils, 742 Appendix A, Table H
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Table 3a-Soil Analytical Data-Semi volatiles
Sampled on October 3 and 4, 2017
Compound SVOC Indust/Comm Const. Worker Residential SCGIER B-11 B-20
in Ingest. Inhal. Ingest. Inhal. Ingest. Inhal. Class I Class II
Back-
ground
Soils
Acenaphthene 0.13 120,000 --- 120,000 --- 4,700 --- 570 2,900 < 0.041 < 0.038
Acenaphthylene 0.07 61,000 --- 61,000 --- 2,300 --- 85 420 0.089 < 0.038
Anthracene 0.40 610,000 --- 610,000 --- 23,000 --- 12,000 59,000 0.13 < 0.038
Benzo(a)anthracene 1.8 8 --- 170 --- 0.9 --- 2 8 0.28 < 0.038
Benzo(a)pyrene 2.1 0.8 --- 17 --- 0.09 --- 8 82 0.26 < 0.038
Benzo(b)fluoranthene 2.1 8 --- 170 --- 0.9 --- 5 25 0.21 < 0.038
Benzo(g,h,i)perylene 0.13 61,000 --- 61,000 --- 2,300 --- 27,000 13,000 0.19 < 0.038
Benzo(k)fluoranthene 0.07 78 --- 1,700 --- 9 --- 49 250 0.22 < 0.038
Bis(2-chloroethyl)ether --- 5 0.47 75 0.66 0.6 0.2 0.0004 0.0004 < 0.21 < 0.20
Bis(2-ethylhexyl)phthalate --- 0.8 410 31,000 4,100 31,000 31,000 3,600 31,000 < 1.0 < 0.95
Chrysene 2.7 780 --- 17,000 --- 88 --- 160 800 0.27 < 0.038
Dibenz(a,h)anthracene 0.42 0.8 --- 17 --- 0.09 --- 2 7.6 0.078 < 0.038
1,2-Dichlorobenzene --- 180,000 560 18,000 310 7,000 560 17 43 < 0.21 < 0.20
1,4-Dichlorobenzene --- --- 17,000 --- 340 --- 11,000 2 11 < 0.21 < 0.20
Fluoranthene 4.1 82,000 --- 82,000 --- 3,100 --- 4,300 21,000 0.68 < 0.038
Fluorene 0.18 82,000 --- 82,000 --- 3,100 --- 560 2,800 < 0.041 < 0.038
Hexachlorobenzene --- 4 1.8 78 2.6 0.4 1 2 11 < 0.21 < 0.20
Hexachlorocyclopentadiene --- 14,000 16 14,000 1.1 550 10 400 2,200 < 0.21 < 0.20
Indeno(1,2,3-cd)pyrene 1.6 8 --- 170 --- 0.9 --- 14 69 0.16 < 0.038
Naphthalene 0.20 41,000 270 4,100 1.8 1,600 170 12 18 < 0.041 < 0.038
N-Nitrosodi-n-propylamine --- 0.8 --- 18 --- 0.09 --- 0.00005 0.00005 < 0.041 < 0.038
N-Nitrosodiphenylamine --- 1,200 --- 25,000 --- 130 --- 1 5.6 < 0.041 < 0.038
Pentachlorophenol --- --- --- --- --- --- --- --- --- < 0.083 < 0.077
Phenanthrene 1.3 61,000 --- 61,000 --- 2,300 --- 210 1,100 0.60 < 0.038
Phenol --- 610,000 --- 61,000 --- 23,000 --- 100 100 < 0.21 < 0.20
Pyrene 3.0 610,000 --- 61,000 --- 2,300 --- 4,200 21,000 0.56 < 0.038
1,2,4-Trichlorobenzene --- 20,000 3,200 2,000 920 780 32,300 5 53 < 0.21 < 0.20
2,4,6-Trichlorophenol --- 520 390 11,000 540 58 200 0.2 0.77 < 0.21 < 0.20
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Table 4a-Soil Analytical Data Total Metals
Sampled on October 3 and 4, 2017
Compound Metals in Indust/Com Const. Worker Residential B-11 B-20
Background Inhal Ingest Inhal Ingest Inhal Ingest
Soils
Arsenic 13.0 1,200 13 25,000 61 750 13 10 3.4
Barium 110 910,000 140,000 870,000 14,000 690,000 5,500 210 59
Cadmium 0.6 2,800 2,000 59,000 200 1,800 78 0.58 < 0.51
Chromium 16.2 420 6,100 690 4,100 270 230 26 15
Lead 36.0 -- 800 -- 700 -- 400 18 13
Mercury 0.06 16 610 0.1 61 10 23 0.020 < 0.019
Selenium 0.48 -- 10,000 -- 1,000 -- 390 < 1.1 < 1.0
Table 5a-Soil Analytical Data-Total RCRA Metals-SCGIER
Sampled on October 3 and 4, 2017
Compound pH 7.75- B-11 B-20
8.24 7.78 8.24
Arsenic 31 10 3.4
Barium 2,100 210 59
Cadmium 430 0.58 < 0.51
Chromium 28 26 15
Lead 107 18 13
Mercury 8.0 0.020 < 0.019
Selenium 2.4 < 1.1 < 1.0
*IEPA Section 742. Appendix B Table C pH-Specific Soil Remediation Objectives.
Table 6a-Soil Analytical Data-PCBs
Sampled on October 3 and 4, 2017
Compound All B-10 B-11 B-12 B-13 B-14 B-15 B-16 B-17 B-18 B-19 B-20
Ingestions
Exposure
Aroclor 1016 1 < 0.096 < 0.10 < 0.10 < 0.099 < 0.10 < 0.10 < 0.093 < 0.087 < 0.10 < 0.096 < 0.093
Aroclor 1221 1 < 0.096 < 0.10 < 0.10 < 0.099 < 0.10 < 0.10 < 0.093 < 0.087 < 0.10 < 0.096 < 0.093
Aroclor 1232 1 < 0.096 < 0.10 < 0.10 < 0.099 < 0.10 < 0.10 < 0.093 < 0.087 < 0.10 < 0.096 < 0.093
Aroclor 1242 1 < 0.096 < 0.10 < 0.10 < 0.099 < 0.10 < 0.10 < 0.093 < 0.087 < 0.10 < 0.096 < 0.093
Aroclor 1248 1 < 0.096 < 0.10 < 0.10 < 0.099 < 0.10 < 0.10 < 0.093 < 0.087 < 0.10 < 0.096 < 0.093
Aroclor 1254 1 < 0.096 < 0.10 < 0.10 < 0.099 < 0.10 < 0.10 < 0.093 < 0.087 < 0.10 < 0.096 < 0.093
Aroclor 1260 1 < 0.096 < 0.10 < 0.10 < 0.099 < 0.10 < 0.10 < 0.093 < 0.087 < 0.10 < 0.096 < 0.093
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Table 7 Groundwater Analytical Data-BTEX
Sampled on October 4, 2017
Compound Groundwater Soil Gas Central Southeast Southwest
Ingestion Diffusion/Advection North MW MW MW MW
Class I Class II Resid Ind/Com
Benzene 0.005 0.025 0.11 0.41 0.0087 < 0.0050 < 0.0050 < 0.0050
Ethylbenzene 0.7 1.0 0.37 1.4 0.53 < 0.0050 < 0.0050 < 0.0050
Toluene 1.0 2.5 530 530 0.014 < 0.0050 < 0.0050 < 0.0050
Xylenes, Total 10.0 10.0 30 93 4.4 < 0.015 < 0.015 < 0.015
Table 8 Groundwater Analytical Data-PNAs
Sampled on October 4, 2017
Compound Groundwater Soil Gas North Central Southeast Southwest
Ingestion Diffusion/Advection MW MW MW MW
Class I Class II Resid Ind/Com
Acenaphthene 0.42 2.1 NRO NRO < 0.0010 < 0.0010 < 0.0010 < 0.0010
Acenaphthylene NRO NRO NRO NRO < 0.0010 < 0.0010 < 0.0010 < 0.0010
Anthracene 2.1 10.5 NRO NRO < 0.0010 < 0.0010 < 0.0010 < 0.0010
Benzo(a)anthracene 0.00013 0.00065 NRO NRO 0.00018 0.00012 < 0.00010 < 0.00010
Benzo(a)pyrene 0.0002 0.002 NRO NRO 0.00020 0.00034 < 0.00010 < 0.00010
Benzo(b)fluoranthene 0.00018 0.0009 NRO NRO 0.00028 0.00068 < 0.00010 < 0.00010
Benzo(g,h,i)perylene NRO NRO NRO NRO < 0.0010 < 0.0010 < 0.0010 < 0.0010
Benzo(k)fluoranthene 0.00017 0.00085 NRO NRO 0.00022 0.00035 < 0.00010 < 0.00010
Chrysene 0.0015 0.0075 NRO NRO 0.00026 0.00050 < 0.00010 < 0.00010
Dibenzo(a,h)anthracene 0.0003 0.0015 NRO NRO < 0.00010 < 0.00010 < 0.00010 < 0.00010
Fluoranthene 0.28 1.4 NRO NRO 0.0010 < 0.0010 < 0.0010 < 0.0010
Fluorene 0.28 1.4 NRO NRO < 0.0010 < 0.0010 < 0.0010 < 0.0010
Indeno(1,2,3-cd)pyrene 0.00043 0.00215 NRO NRO 0.00016 0.00042 < 0.00010 < 0.00010
Naphthalene 0.14 0.22 0.075 0.32 0.19 < 0.0010 < 0.0010 < 0.0010
Phenanthrene NRO NRO NRO NRO 0.0016 < 0.0010 < 0.0010 < 0.0010
Pyrene 0.21 1.05 NRO NRO < 0.0010 < 0.0010 < 0.0010 < 0.0010
ND-Compound not detected above laboratory limits.
All data in milligrams per kilogram (mg/kg) or milligrams per liter (mg/L).
SCGIER-TACO Soil Component of the Groundwater Ingestion Exposure Route pathway.
Results in bold above IEPA Cleanup Objectives.
IEPA Cleanup Objectives per 35 IL. Adm. Code Part 742 Tiered Approach to Corrective Action Objectives, Appendix B, Tables A and B.
*IEPA Chemicals not listed in TACO Tier 1 Tables.
--- No remediation objective.
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IV. Geology
USDA Soil Survey Map
According to the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) - Natural Resource Conservation Service
(NRCS), the subject site area is composed of the Wingate silt loam and Drummer silty clay loam soil
series.
The Wingate silt loam series is present at the very east/southeast side of the subject site and consists
of very deep, moderately well drained soils on till plains. They are moderately permeable in the solum
and moderately slowly permeable in the substratum.
The Drummer series consists of very deep, poorly drained soils formed in loess or other silty
material. Clay content ranges from 15-33 percent and sand content ranges from 15-55 percent.
Subsurface conditions on-site consisted of asphalt or concrete pavement, fill materials, relic topsoils,
underlain by silty clay and clay to a depth of 12 feet below surface grade. Groundwater was
encountered at depths between 5-6 feet at the exterior (north) and 6-7 feet at the interior (south).
See soil boring logs in Appendix for detailed soil descriptions.
United States Geological Survey (USGS) Topographic Map
Benchmark personnel reviewed the USGS Topographic Map for the subject site. Benchmark’s
observations correlate with the topographic map. The elevation is 880 feet above mean sea level.
The USGS Topographic Map illustrated the subject site and surrounding area to be fairly level.
Assumed local groundwater flow is to the west and northwest towards the South Branch Kishwaukee
River.
Copies of the USDA Soil Survey Map and USGS Topographic Map for the subject site are included
in the Appendix section of this report.
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V. Conclusions
Benchmark Environmental Services, Inc. (Benchmark) was retained by Mr. William Marquardsen of
Heartland Bank and Trust Company, Aurora, Illinois, to perform a Phase II Subsurface Investigation
at 208 North 4th Street and 420 Oak Street, DeKalb, IL (the “Subject Site”). This Phase II Subsurface
Investigation was performed to further investigate potential impacts at the subject site that were
presented as Recognized Environmental Conditions (RECs) in a Phase I ESA performed by
Benchmark Environmental Services, Inc., dated September 2017.
A total of twenty (20) soil borings were advanced, and four (4) groundwater monitoring wells were
sampled on-site. The soil borings were performed utilizing a track-mounted GeoProbe direct-push
sampling system. Twenty (20) soil samples and four (4) groundwater samples were submitted to
STAT Laboratories, Chicago, Illinois for one or more of the following Illinois Environmental
Protection Agency (IEPA) regulated compounds volatile organic compounds (VOCs), Benzene,
Toluene, Ethylbenzene and Xylenes (BTEX), Polynuclear Aromatic Hydrocarbons (PNAs), Poly
Chlorinated Biphenyls (PCBs), Resource Conservation and Recovery Act (RCRA) metals and pH.
Conclusions
One or possibly two remaining USTs were discovered at the subject site. Numerous areas appear to
be impacted by petroleum chemicals in soil effecting soil and groundwater.
Benchmark recommends that the discovered existing UST(s) be permitted and removed by a licensed
tank removal contractor, along with the Office of the Illinois State Fire Marshal (OSFM) required
Closure Assessment and soil sampling.
As exceedances have been discovered, the site will need to be reported to the Illinois Emergency
Management Agency (IEMA) as a Leaking Underground Storage Tank (LUST) site, with further
investigation and corrective actions be performed per Illinois Environmental Protection Agency
(IEPA) requirements.
Recommendations
In order to properly evaluate the impacts at the subject site, Benchmark recommends that the
discovered soil and groundwater contamination at the subject site be addressed by entering the
property into the IEPA Site Remediation Program (SRP), along with the performance of a site
investigation to delineate the on-site impacts followed by risk assessment and/or remediation in
order to obtain a No Further Remediation (NFR) letter.
One or possibly two remaining USTs were discovered at the subject site. Numerous areas appear to
be impacted by petroleum chemicals in soil effecting soil and groundwater.
Benchmark recommends that the discovered existing UST(s) be permitted and removed by a licensed
tank removal contractor, along with the OSFM required closure assessment and soil sampling. As
exceedances have been discovered the site will need to be reported to the Illinois Emergency
Management Agency as a Leaking Underground Storage Tank site, with investigation and corrective
per IEPA requirements.
In order to properly evaluate the impacts at the subject site, Benchmark recommends that the
discovered soil and groundwater contamination at the subject site be addressed by entering the
property into the IEPA Site Remediation Program (SRP), along with the performance of a site
investigation to delineate the on-site impacts followed by risk assessment and/or remediation in
order to obtain a No Further Remediation (NFR) letter.
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VI. Qualifications
This report was performed using the degree of care and skill ordinarily exercised, under similar
circumstances, by professional consultants practicing in this or similar localities. The findings of this
report are valid as of the presentation date. Changes in the condition of the property can occur with
the passage of time. These changes can result from changes in legislation, new technologies, or from
other reasons. Accordingly, our findings of this report may be validated, wholly or partially, by
changes outside of our control.
The interpretations and conclusions contained in this report are based upon the result of
independent laboratory tests, and analysis, intended to detect the presence and/or concentrations of
certain chemical constituents in the samples taken from the subject property. Benchmark has no
control over such testing and analysis, and therefore, disclaims any responsibility for errors and
omissions arising therefrom.
Subsurface investigations cannot fully reveal what is located beneath the surface. Depending on
sampling locations, some layers and materials may not be encountered, and therefore may not have
been sampled or analyzed.
This report has been prepared for the aforementioned client, and may not be used for purposes other
than the client's intended use without permission.
This report is issued with the understanding that it is the responsibility of the owners to ensure that
the information and recommendations contained herein are brought to the attention of the
appropriate regulatory agencies.
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Asbestos Material Inspection/Sampling Report
Performed At:
204 N. 4th Street
DeKalb, IL 60115
Performed For:
Mr. William Marquardsen
Heartland Bank and Trust Company
1575 Ogden Avenue
Aurora, IL 60503
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October 20, 2017
ASBESTOS INSPECTION/SAMPLING REPORT
Performed At:
204 N. 4th Street
DeKalb, IL 60115
Performed For:
Mr. William Marquardsen
Heartland Bank and Trust Company
1575 Ogden Avenue
Aurora, IL 60503
Performed By:
Benchmark Environmental Services, Inc.
23540 W. Beach Grove Road
P.O. Box 824
Antioch, IL 60002
Submitted On:
October 20, 2017 by:
Walter Karla, CHMM
IDPH Asbestos License #100-05995
Reviewed On:
October 20, 2017 by:
William J. Liniewicz, Master CHMM
Principal
Benchmark Project #17481-A
Table of Contents
Section Page
I. Introduction 3
II. Inspection Summary 3
III. Sampling Procedures 6
IV. Conclusions and Recommendations 10
V. Qualifications 12
VI. Appendix 13
Site Location Map
Site Photographs
Laboratory Analysis/Chain of Custody
Copy of Current IDPH Asbestos Inspector License
STAT Laboratory Accreditation
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I. Introduction
Benchmark Environmental Services, Inc. (Benchmark) was retained by Mr. William
Marquardsen of Heartland Bank and Trust Company, Aurora, Illinois to conduct an
Asbestos Inspection/Sampling report on the property located at 204 N. 4th Street, DeKalb,
Illinois. The purpose of the project was to identify and to determine the location and
concentration of accessible friable and non-friable asbestos containing materials (ACM)
present throughout the structure on the property. Homogeneous areas were defined and
sampled per USEPA protocols. Samples were submitted and analyzed by a National
Voluntary Laboratory Accreditation Program (NVLAP) laboratory.
II. Inspection Summary
On October 4, 2017, Walter Karla, CHMM, Benchmark Senior Project Manager and
Licensed Asbestos Inspector, Illinois Department of Public Health Asbestos License #100-
05995 and Frank J. Jiran, Senior Environmental Specialist, arrived on-site to perform the
inspection. The site was visually inspected and delineated as to types of suspect asbestos
materials present in order to determine the number and locations of samples to be obtained.
The subject site structure sampled is a two-story masonry constructed approximately 50,196
square-feet industrial structure approximately 50,196 square-feet and was initially developed
in the 1870s as the Ellwood Barb Fence Wire Company, followed by the Superior Barb Wire
Company and later merged with the American Steel and Wire Company through at least the
1920s-1930s. The structure was recently utilized as an automobile dealership.
As a part of this study, Benchmark personnel collected forty-eight (48) bulk samples
(laboratory divided into sixty-three (63) samples) of potential asbestos containing building
materials (ACBMs) throughout the interior of the subject site building. The samples were
submitted to STAT Analytical Laboratories in Chicago, Illinois for analysis by Polarized
Light Microscopy (PLM) with dispersion staining to identify asbestos fibers. The sample
locations and laboratory results are summarized in Table 1. Copies of the laboratory results
are presented in the Appendix section of this report.
Based on the results of laboratory analysis performed on the samples obtained from the
subject site, the following materials/areas have been determined to contain asbestos by
analysis by Polarized Light Microscopy (PLM).
The 2nd floor tiles in east offices and mastic/glue adhesive associated with the floor
tiles (also beneath gray carpet).
The 2nd floor tiles in employee break-room and mastic/glue adhesive associated with
the floor tiles.
The transite wallboard in 2nd floor central/south storeroom.
The 1st floor tiles under top layer (16” x 16”) floor tiles in west showroom and
offices and mastic/glue adhesive associated with the floor tiles.
The 1st floor boiler covering in boiler room.
The 1st floor 8” pipe insulation.
The 1st floor central area pipe insulation-elbows.
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These materials must be removed from the structure prior to demolition/remodeling
activities, by a licensed, certified asbestos abatement contractor.
Any asbestos materials that will be encountered/disturbed during any
demolition/remodeling activities must be removed prior to renovation, by an Illinois
Department of Public Health, licensed, certified asbestos abatement contractor. This
asbestos waste must be properly packaged, transported and disposed of at a landfill licensed
to accept asbestos waste.
Asbestos removal/abatement must be performed in accordance with National Emission
Standards for Hazardous Air Pollutants (NESHAP) regulations 40 CFR 61 (M) and OHSA
regulations 29 CFR 1926.1101 and Illinois Administration Code 77 part 855 and performed
by a licensed asbestos abatement contractor.
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III. Sampling Procedures
Per the USEPA, asbestos materials may be found in cement products, acoustical plaster,
fireproofing textiles, wallboard, ceiling tiles, vinyl floor tiles, thermal insulation, and other
materials. ACM/ACBMs have been grouped into three categories: (1) sprayed-on or
troweled-on materials on ceilings, walls and other surfaces; (2) insulation on pipes, boilers,
tanks, ducts, and other equipment; and (3) other miscellaneous products such as floor and
ceiling tile, wallboard, etc.
If ACMs remain in good condition, and are unlikely to be disturbed, exposure will be
negligible. However, when ACM is damaged or disturbed by accident, maintenance or
repairs, asbestos fibers can be released creating a hazard to building occupants.
A. Homogeneous Grouping
An initial walk-through inspection is performed in order to delineate the individual
homogenous areas of suspected ACBMs. Homogeneous areas include materials, which
appear to have been installed at the same period of time and have the same coloring, texture,
and size. Homogeneous areas were sampled as a group. Any variation in material,
replacement or repairs was sampled as a separate group.
B. Sampling Locations
Samples of friable materials (materials, which can be crumbled, pulverized, or reduced to
powder by hand pressure) were collected in a random method utilizing statistically generated
number diagrams with a minimum of three samples per homogeneous area.
C. Sampling Methods
Proper personal protective equipment was worn by sampling personnel.
The level of protection was determined by site conditions.
Individual samples were obtained by utilizing latex gloves and sampling
tools, which were replaced or cleaned between each sampling location.
Sample locations were moistened with a water/surfactant mixture prior to sampling
to eliminate fiber release.
Samples were placed into labeled, clean, moistened containers.
All sample locations were repaired to eliminate any possible releases of fibers.
A Chain of Custody was filled out immediately following sampling and
stored/transported with samples to laboratory in order to insure proper
documentation of samples/locations.
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Table 1: Asbestos Sampling Summary Performed on 10/3/17
Sample No. Description / Locations Analysis Results
1 Gray Window Caulk / Exterior North Area None Detected
2 Gray/White Window Caulk / Exterior South Area None Detected
3 Gray/White Window Caulk / Exterior East Area None Detected
4 Tan 9” x 9” Floor Tiles /2nd Floor East Area Chrysotile
5 Tan 9” x 9” Floor Tiles /2nd Floor East Area Chrysotile
6 Tan 9” x 9” Floor Tiles /2nd Floor East Area Chrysotile
7 White 12” x 12” Ceiling Tiles / 2nd Floor East None Detected
8 White 12” x 12” Ceiling Tiles / 2nd Floor East None Detected
9 White 12” x 12” Ceiling Tiles / 2nd Floor East None Detected
10 White 12” x 12” Ceiling Tiles / 2nd Floor Employee None Detected
Lounge
11 White 12” x 12” Ceiling Tiles / 2nd Floor Employee None Detected
Lounge
12 White 12” x 12” Ceiling Tiles / 2nd Floor Employee None Detected
Lounge
13 Brown 9” x 9” Floor Tiles / 2nd Floor Employee Chrysotile
Lounge
14 Brown 9” x 9” Floor Tiles / 2nd Floor Employee Chrysotile
Lounge
15 Brown 9” x 9” Floor Tiles / 2nd Floor Employee Chrysotile
Lounge
16 Gray Transite® Wallboard / 2nd Floor Chrysotile
Central/South Storeroom
17 Gray 16” x 16” Floor Tiles / Main Floor West None Detected
Showroom
18 Gray 16” x 16” Floor Tiles / Main Floor West None Detected
Showroom
19 Gray 16” x 16” Floor Tiles / Main Floor West None Detected
Showroom
20 Beige Floor Tile Below Gray 16” x 16” Floor Tiles Chrysotile
/ Main Floor West Showroom
21 Beige Floor Tile Below Gray 16” x 16” Floor Tiles Chrysotile
/ Main Floor West Showroom
22 Beige Floor Tile Below Gray 16” x 16” Floor Tiles Chrysotile
/ Main Floor West Showroom
23 White 12” x 12” Ceiling Tiles / Main Floor West None Detected
Showroom Washrooms
24 White 12” x 12” Ceiling Tiles / Main Floor West None Detected
Showroom Washrooms
25 White 12” x 12” Ceiling Tiles / Main Floor West None Detected
Showroom Washrooms
26 White 2’ x 4’ Ceiling Tiles / Main Floor West None Detected
Showroom
27 White 2’ x 4’ Ceiling Tiles / Main Floor West None Detected
Showroom
28 White 2’ x 4’ Ceiling Tiles / Main Floor West None Detected
Showroom
29 Green Cove Base / Main Floor Showroom Offices None Detected
30 Green Cove Base / Main Floor Showroom Offices None Detected
31 Green Cove Base / Main Floor Showroom Offices None Detected
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Table 1(Cont.): Asbestos Sampling Summary Performed on 6/13/16
Sample No. Description / Locations Analysis Results
32 Boiler Jacket/Covering / Main Floor Boiler Chrysotile /
Room Amosite
33 Boiler Jacket/Covering / Main Floor Boiler Chrysotile/
Room Amosite
34 Boiler Jacket/Covering / Main Floor Boiler Chrysotile/
Room Amosite
35 Brown Pipe Insulation / Main Floor Northeast Area None Detected
36 Brown Pipe Insulation / Main Floor Northeast Area None Detected
37 Brown Pipe Insulation / Main Floor Northeast Area None Detected
38 White Pipe Insulation / Main Floor Central Area Chrysotile /
Amosite
39 White Pipe Insulation / Main Floor Central Area Chrysotile/
Amosite
40 White Pipe Insulation / Main Floor Central Area Chrysotile/
Amosite
41 Brown Pipe Insulation / Main Floor Central Area None Detected
42 Brown/White Pipe Insulation Elbow / Main Chrysotile/
Floor Central Area Amosite
43 White/Beige 12” x 12” Floor Tile / Main Floor None Detected
Garage Breakroom
44 White/Beige 12” x 12” Floor Tile / Main Floor None Detected
Garage Breakroom
45 White/Beige 12” x 12” Floor Tile / Main Floor None Detected
Garage Breakroom
46 Gray/White Ceiling Board / Main Floor South Area None Detected
47 Gray/White Ceiling Board / Main Floor South Area None Detected
48 Gray/White Ceiling Board / Main Floor South Area None Detected
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IV. Conclusions and Recommendations
Based on the results of laboratory analysis performed by Polarized Light Microscopy (PLM)
on the material which were found to contain asbestos, must be removed from the structure
prior to demolition/remodeling activities, by an Illinois Department of Public Health,
licensed, certified asbestos abatement contractor and properly packaged, transported and
disposed of at a landfill licensed to accept asbestos waste.
A notification form must be filed with the IEPA and local authorities 10 days prior to any
abatement activities.
Additionally, any obvious Category I non-friable materials that are encountered / disturbed
during any demolition or remodeling/renovation activities which were hidden from view
during this inspection, activities should be halted and the material assessed by a licensed
asbestos inspector to determine if asbestos is present.
If this material is found to contain asbestos, also must be removed by an Illinois Department
of Public Health, licensed, certified asbestos abatement contractor.
Benchmark will provide a Scope of Work proposal for the abatement of the material which
were found to contain asbestos per request of the client.
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V. Qualifications
This report was performed using the degree of care and skill ordinarily exercised, under
similar circumstances, by professional consultants practicing in this or similar localities.
The findings of this report are valid as of the presentation date. Changes in the condition of
the property can occur with the passage of time. These changes can result from changes in
legislation, or from other reasons. Accordingly, our findings of this report may be validated,
wholly or partially, by changes outside our control.
This report has been prepared for the aforementioned client, and may not be used for
purposes other than the clients intended use without permission.
This report is issued with the understanding that it is the responsibility of the owners to
ensure that the information and recommendations contained herein are brought to the
attention of the appropriate regulatory agencies.
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COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT DEPARTMENT
STAFF REPORT
July 31, 2019
TO: DeKalb Planning and Zoning Commission
FROM: Dan Olson, Principal Planner
RE: Special Use Permit for a cell antenna at 100 W. Lincoln Highway (Mobilitie)
(Walgreens)
I. GENERAL INFORMATION
A. Purpose Approval of a special use permit for a 10-foot-tall
cell antenna on top of the Walgreens store.
B. Location/Size 100 W. Lincoln Highway/1 acre
C. Petitioner Mobilitie represented by Mark O’Brien
D. Existing Zoning “CBD” Central Business District
E. Existing Land Use Walgreens Pharmacy
F. Proposed Land Use Walgreens Pharmacy
G. Surrounding Zoning and Land Use North: GC; various commercial
South: GC and CBD; various commercial
East: CBD; apartments, commercial
West: GC; bank, vacant lot, commercial
H. Comprehensive Plan Designation Commercial
II. BACKGROUND AND ANALYSIS
The applicant, Mobilitie represented by Mark O’Brien, is requesting approval of a special use
permit in order to install a 10-foot-tall cell antenna on top of the Walgreens Pharmacy at 100 W.
Lincoln Highway. The UDO requires that any cell antenna in a commercial zoned property be
required to obtain a special use permit. Starting last year, Walgreens began partnering with Sprint
to provide wireless services in their stores in the Chicago area. The Sprint Express locations allow
customers to purchase devices, sign up for service plans and pay their bills. The applicant would
like to add a 10-foot-tall cellular antenna on top of the Walgreens building to enhance cellular
connectivity in and around the store. The antenna would provide enhances wireless services to
Walgreens customers in the store and up to a ½ mile away. The enhanced connectivity will provide
better in-store customer service, increase sales and provide for additional revenue for the City.
Sprint has engaged Mobilitie to design, secure appropriate permits and construct the rooftop
facilities in accordance with Walgreens' engineering standards and jurisdictional requirements.
Walgreens has selected a design with both an interior and exterior antenna to enhance indoor and
outdoor coverage. The exterior antenna will not extend more than 10 feet above the highest point
of the building, allowing minimum visibility from the street level while maintaining coverage
objectives. The antenna will be placed at the rear (south end) of the roof about 35 feet from the
edge of the parapet wall along the east side of the building (see aerial image in the packet). The
parapet wall is about 4.5 feet above the roof line so the antenna will be partially or fully screened
from view from all sides of the building. There is no associated ground equipment related to the
proposed improvements.
The applicant has provided a letter indicating how they are meeting the conditions for a special
use for a cell antenna per the UDO standards. A co-location protocol was not done since the
equipment is required to be on top of the building in order to provide the enhanced service.
III. STANDARDS OF A SPECIAL USE
1. The proposed special use complies with all provisions of the applicable district
regulations.
The proposed cell antenna will comply with all regulations of the “CBD” Central Business District
and the UDO. The proposed cell antenna is only 10 feet in height and will be placed at the central
portion of the rear of the roof and will partially or fully screened by the parapet wall.
2. The proposed special use will not be unreasonably detrimental to the value of other
property in the neighborhood in which it is to be located or to the public welfare at large.
The proposed special use will not have a detrimental effect on the adjacent properties or land uses.
The site has been zoned commercial for decades and is in proximity to a variety of commercial
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uses. The cell antenna will only be 10 feet tall, will be partially or fully screened by a parapet wall
and will not be injurious to the surrounding area. The building where the antenna will be placed is
about 255 feet away from the nearest residential zoned property line.
3. The location and size of the special use, the nature and intensity of the operation
involved in or conducted in connection with it, and the location of the site with respect to
streets giving access to it are such that the special use will not dominate the immediate
neighborhood so as to prevent development and use of neighboring property in accordance
with the applicable zoning district regulations.
The special use will not dominate the immediate area and will not prevent development on the
neighboring properties. The surrounding area is already developed with a variety of commercial
uses and some residential apartment units.
4. Adequate utility, drainage and other such necessary facilities have been or will be
provided.
Adequate public services are already provided to the subject site with some additional equipment
being added in order to provide the enhanced cell service.
5. The proposed use, where such developments and uses are deemed consistent with
good planning practice, or can be operated in a manner that is not detrimental to the
permitted developments and uses in the district; can be developed and operated in a manner
that is visually compatible with the permitted uses in the surrounding area; shall in all other
respects conform to the applicable regulations of the district in which it is located; and is
deemed essential or desirable to preserve and promote the public health, safety and general
welfare of the City of DeKalb.
The proposed special use will not be detrimental to the permitted developments and uses on the
site or to the surrounding area. Enhanced service to Sprint customers will be beneficial to the
community and the proposed antenna will allow for better in-store customer service and increased
sales and provide for additional revenue for the City.
IV. CITIZEN RESPONSE/COMMENTS
There have been no public comments submitted to the City prior to the posting of the agenda.
V. RECOMMENDATION
Sample Motion:
Based upon the submitted petition and testimony presented, I move that the Planning and Zoning
Commission forward its findings of fact and recommend to the City Council approval of a special
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use permit for a 10-foot-tall cell antenna on top of the Walgreens at 100 W. Lincoln Highway per
the plans dated May 6, 2019 and attached as Exhibit A.
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STORE NUMBER/CANDIDATE ID: EXHIBIT A
WAG STORE 4042/CH90XS111
LATITUDE/LONGITUDE:
41.929910/-88.754832
ADDRESS:
100 W. LINCOLN HWY
CITY, STATE, ZIP: PROJECT NO: ER600221
DEKALB, IL 60115 DRAWN BY:
CHECKED BY:
B. POTESTA
C. RAMEY
WAG STORE 4042
CH90XS111
100 W. LINCOLN HWY
DEKALB, IL 60115
ROOF TOP
SHEET TITLE
TITLE SHEET
N N
SHEET NUMBER
T-1
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PROJECT NO: ER600221
DRAWN BY: B. POTESTA
CHECKED BY: C. RAMEY
WAG STORE 4042
CH90XS111
100 W. LINCOLN HWY
DEKALB, IL 60115
ROOF TOP
SHEET TITLE
N OVERALL SITE PLAN
SINGLE CARRIER
SHEET NUMBER
OVERALL ROOF PLAN SP-1.0
1
SCALE: 1" = 20'-0" (1" = 10'-0" ON 24"x36" SHEET)
PROJECT NO: ER600221
DRAWN BY: B. POTESTA
CHECKED BY: C. RAMEY
SLED DETAIL
1
SCALE: NOT TO SCALE
WAG STORE 4042
CH90XS111
100 W. LINCOLN HWY
DEKALB, IL 60115
ROOF TOP
SHEET TITLE
ENLARGED SITE PLAN
& CABLE ROUTING
SHEET NUMBER
PHOTO SIMULATION ROOF POWER ACCESS SP-2.0
2 3
SCALE: N/A SCALE: N/A
PROJECT NO: ER600221
DRAWN BY: B. POTESTA
CHECKED BY: C. RAMEY
NORTHEAST ELEVATION
1
SCALE: 1" = 10'-0" (1" = 5'-0" ON 24"x36" SHEET)
WAG STORE 4042
CH90XS111
100 W. LINCOLN HWY
DEKALB, IL 60115
ROOF TOP
SHEET TITLE
BUILDING ELEVATIONS
SINGLE CARRIER
SHEET NUMBER
NORTHWEST ELEVATION EL-1.0
2
SCALE: 1" = 10'-0" (1" = 5'-0" ON 24"x36" SHEET)
Additional Walgreen PINS: 0822280039, 0822280037
Central Business District
LEGAL NOTICE
NOTICE is hereby given that a public hearing will be held before the DeKalb Planning and Zoning
Commission at its regular meeting on Wednesday, August 7, 2019, at 6:00 p.m. in the DeKalb
Municipal Building, 200 South Fourth Street, DeKalb, Illinois, on the petition by Mobilitie,
represented by Mark O’Brien, for a special use permit for a 10 foot tall cell antennae to be located
on top of the building at 100 W. Lincoln Highway (Walgreens). The subject site has Parcel
Identification Numbers (PIN’s) of 08-22-280-040 and 08-22-280-039. The subject property is
zoned “CBD” Central Business District.
All interested persons are invited to appear and be heard at the time and place listed above.
Interested persons are also encouraged to submit written comments on the proposal to the City of
DeKalb, Community Development Department, 200 South Fourth Street, DeKalb, Illinois, 60115
by 5:00 p.m. by Wednesday, July 31, 2019. Further information regarding the petition is available
from the Community Development Department at (815) 748-2361 or on the City of DeKalb’s web
page at https://www.cityofdekalb.com/1103/Public-Hearings
Christina Doe, Chairperson
DeKalb Planning and Zoning Commission