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AGENDA Plan Commission Regular Meeting Village Hall 1900 Hassell Road, Hoffman Estates, IL 60169 December 17, 2025 Council Chambers 6:30 PM 1. CALL TO ORDER/ROLL CALL 2. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE TO THE FLAG 3. APPROVAL OF MINUTES A. Plan Commission 11-19-2025 4. CHAIRPERSON'S REPORT 5. NEW BUSINESS A. Public Hearings 1. Special Use to 1700 Algonquin Inc. for an automobile service station for the property at 1700 W Algonquin Road 6. STAFF DISCUSSION 7. PUBLIC COMMENT 8. ADJOURNMENT The next regular Plan Commission meeting is scheduled for Wednesday, January 07, 2026 at 6:30 p.m. Further details and information can be found in the agenda packet attached hereto and incorporated herein and can also be viewed online at www.hoffmanestates.org and/or in person in the Village Clerk's office. The Village of Hoffman Estates complies with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA). For accessibility assistance, call the ADA Coordinator at 847/882-9100. Page 1 Page 1 of 18  MINUTES Plan Commission Regular Meeting Village Hall 1900 Hassell Road, Hoffman Estates, IL 60169 November 19, 2025 Council Chambers 6:30 PM 1. CALL TO ORDER/ROLL CALL Chairperson Chhatwani called the meeting to order at 06:30 PM. Commissioners Present: Kendra Alexander, Adam Bauske, Rajkumari Chhatwani, Lon Harner, Lenard Henderson, Daniel Lee, Minerva Milford, Nancy Trieb, John Wise Commissioners Absent: None. A quorum was present. Administrative Personnel Present: Jenny Horn, Director of Planning & Transportation; ft James Donahue, Senior Planner; Daisy Dose-Adamzadeh, Planner II 2. 3. ra PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE TO THE FLAG APPROVAL OF MINUTES A. D Plan Commission 11-05-2025 Motion by Commissioner Harner, seconded by Commissioner Henderson, to approve the November 05, 2025, regular meeting minutes. Voice vote taken. Ayes - 9 | Nays - 0 | (Abstain: None). Motion Passed. 4. CHAIRPERSON'S REPORT Chairperson Chhatwani stated the Variation from Section 9-5-5-D-5 of the Municipal Code to permit a combined side yard setback of 12 feet instead of the minimum required 15 feet for the property at 3992 N. Parkside Drive was approved by the Village Board on November 17, 2025. Chairperson Chhatwani wished the Commissioners and Staff a Happy Thanksgiving. Chairperson Chhatwani thanked the Commissioners and Staff for their support, guidance Page 1 Page 2 of 18 November 19, 2025 Village of Hoffman Estates Plan Commission and the work they complete prior to each meeting to ensure a smooth process. 5. NEW BUSINESS A. Special Use for a Planned Development for Grand Reserve of Hoffman Estates located at 2300 W. Higgins Road Motion by Commissioner Harner, seconded by Commissioner Henderson, to open the Public Hearing. Voice vote taken. Ayes - 9 | Nays - 0 | (Abstain: None). Motion Passed. Chairperson Chhatwani swore in the petitioner. Phil Domenico (Synergy Development) Phil Domenico presented an overview of the project. James Donahue presented an overview of the staff report. ft Commissioner Lee requested time to prepare his questions. Commissioner Milford asked if each building would have elevators. Mr. Domenico stated ra yes, the buildings will be fully ADA accessible with multiple elevators. Commissioner Milford asked if there would be enough perimeter lighting. Mr. Domenico stated the project submittal included a complete photometric study that met code requirements for safety and lighting. Commissioner Wise commented about the location of the pool, but had no further questions. D Commissioner Alexander asked about the target demographic for the project. Mr. Domenico stated they do not see a lot of families with children in their developments; it is typically a younger demographic. Commissioner Alexander asked whether a heat map had been generated since the site is currently a parking lot and vacant lot, specifically the literal heat, and if there is a difference between what the temperature currently is versus the projected temperature caused by the development. Mr. Domenico stated there was not a heat study performed. Commissioner Alexander asked about the average rent for the development. Mr. Domenico stated rent would range from approximately $1,800 to $3,000; this is comparable to other luxury multi-family locations around the area. Commissioner Alexander asked if there would be ADA-accessible units available as well. Mr. Domenico stated it is a requirement; there would be several units, though he did not know the exact percentage that would be available for each unit type. Commissioner Trieb asked about weekly trash pickup. Mr. Domenico stated that there are Page 2 Page 3 of 18 November 19, 2025 Village of Hoffman Estates Plan Commission dumpsters, compactors, and trash chutes within each building. If the need arises, the frequency of dumpster replacement could be increased. Commissioner Trieb asked about parking with relation to snow removal and how this will be managed. Mr. Domenico stated that they rely on parking islands. Snow removal is a monthly contract, not per trip, so this is professionally managed and maintained. Commissioner Harner asked staff if this would be the only time the developer would be presenting to the Commission, or would they be returning at a later date. Mr. Donahue stated this was the only time they would be presenting before the Commission. There are still some engineering items that need to be reviewed and completed, but do not require Commission review. Commissioner Harner asked staff if the Commission would no longer be reviewing materials as part of the presentation, as had been the standard in the past Planning & Zoning Commission meetings. Mr. Donahue stated samples could be provided if the Commission desired, but Plan Development submittal does not require this. Commissioner Harner asked how the Developer expects to participate in the community. Mr. Domenico stated, as an example, in Yorktown, where the community is further along in the development process, they are working closely with the Village to maintain a park / green ft space, and are sponsoring community events. The community manager is engaged with residents and the local community. Commissioner Harner was glad to hear this as he is seeing a lot of commonality between this development and what is happening at the BellWorks development on the north side of Hoffman Estates. ra Commissioner Harner asked how recycling would be addressed. Mr. Domenico stated recycling is collected separately within the trash area on each floor, which the building engineer collects. He then separates the recycling in the trash room on the first floor. Since there is demand for this service, they will continue to provide it. DCommissioner Harner asked how much contact the developer has had with the Park District with regard to outdoor space. Mr. Domenico stated they have not had direct engagement with the Park District, but rather did a cash-in-lieu at the request of the Park District review comments. Mr. Donahue stated that the amount of funding the developer is providing for the Park District by way of this fee offers a better option, since there are many amenities which are available for use by the residents. Commissioner Harner asked whether the developer has considered using rooftop space for gardens or solar panels? Mr. Domenico stated they have not programmed in any plans for tenant access to the roofs due to the expense of running elevators and stairwells to the spaces. While they have looked at solar, they have not seen a compelling economic incentive for this option; the current building envelope is very energy efficient. Commissioner Harner stated he had questions regarding the Findings of Fact and asked whether the Commissioners could return to this line of discussion after the questions to the developer have been completed. Mr. Donahue stated this would be okay. Commissioner Henderson stated he was happy about the elevators on the property. Page 3 Page 4 of 18 November 19, 2025 Village of Hoffman Estates Plan Commission Commissioner Henderson stated that within the past few years, the Village had finally made adjustments to address flooding concerns in the parking lot on this site; how well has the developer planned for the stormwater design so flooding does not occur after the site is developed? Chairperson Chhatwani swore in another petitioner for the development. Jenna Greenlees (V3 Companies) Ms. Greenlees responded to Commissioner Henderson's question about the stormwater design, stating the new development has volume control underground systems and the basin north of the mall as well as other existing underground water storage. Commissioner Henderson clarified in his inquiry that the developer was not anticipating flooding, to which Ms. Greenlees stated no, flooding was not anticipated. Commissioner Henderson further asked if the roof runoff system was part of the plan which Ms. Greenlees described, to which Ms. Greenlees stated yes. Commissioner Henderson asked if there was a plan to have Pace Bus transit services at the facility. Mr. Donahue stated there is a Pace route that runs nearby, but that he is unsure if Pace has the ability to create a new route to the site. Mr. Donahue stated it is something they can discuss with Pace. ft Commissioner Henderson asked about construction routing, and whether they would be disturbing anyone during the construction. Mr. Domenico stated Phase 1 would not likely affect access, but they would actively work for staging during Phase 2 to avoid disruptions. ra Commissioner Henderson stated that the Seasons development, which is located not far away, has a similar clientele; would this be a problem for the new development? Mr. Domenico stated no; the development he is representing is unique, offering different amenities than the Season development. DCommissioner Lee asked if there would be security cameras on site. Mr. Domenico stated yes, and in addition to security cameras, the facility has access control key cards for entry into the building, parking garage, and various amenities on site. Commissioner Lee stated that he works with the Economic Development Commission and every meeting they discuss the issue of housing and how to meet the needs of the prospective businesses that want to come to our Village who are concerned about having enough availability of housing for workers needing to relocate to the area. This development appears to meet this need. Vice Chairperson Bauske asked the petitioner if they agreed with the conditions of approval in the staff report. Mr. Donahue highlighted the conditions for the petitioner. Mr. Domenico stated yes. Vice Chairperson Bauske asked if the developer would be maintaining the dog park shown on the plans. Mr. Domenico stated yes; for many of their projects, upward of 30 percent of residents have pets. The facility will have a dog wash station inside, as well as a separate area for dog walking. Page 4 Page 5 of 18 November 19, 2025 Village of Hoffman Estates Plan Commission Vice Chairperson Bauske asked whether garage access would be sold separately. Mr. Domenico stated yes. Vice Chairperson Bauske asked if there was a reason Phase 2's ratio was smaller than Phase 1. Mr. Domenico stated it was partly design and also keeping in mind the adjacent townhouse development. Vice Chairperson Bauske asked about parking and whether agreements were to be made with the adjacent property regarding overnight parking, guests, etc. Mr. Donahue stated there are private covenants that allow for cross parking and cross access. Vice Chairperson Bauske asked whether any of their other communities have pickleball courts. Mr. Domenico stated the Yorktown community has several. Vice Chairperson Bauske further inquired about noise and whether there would be time / usage restrictions. Mr. Domenico stated yes, including the pool, but also amenities are contained to the building. Chairperson Chhatwani commented that she liked that the community is in sync with the younger generations and for the residents. Chairperson Chhatwani asked if the developer had heard any feedback from the local residents. Mr. Domenico stated yes, that residents are afraid of losing their views, which may ft have been mitigated by the section detail renderings and the grade change to a similar height. Economic impact would be positive for the Village, including the permit fees, Park District fees, sales tax and utility use fees etc. An additional comment/question was received from a neighbor on Langdon Place (Barrington Square Townhomes) who frequently walks ra through the site with his dog, whether there would be security or a fence on the property. Mr. Domenico stated the site would be open and that they welcome local circulation through the site. In addition, they have received questions about parking on the site and whether it will impact neighboring parking, to which Mr. Domenico stated that all their residents and guests would be accommodated on site and would not be a strain on neighboring parking facilities. DChairperson Chhatwani asked how many people attended the association meeting on November 18, 2025? Mr. Domenico stated that 6 residents were in attendance in addition to the Association Board members. Commissioner Harner stated he feels the grammar provided within the Findings of Fact is confusing, offering as an example Standard 1 and its corresponding finding, which, in his view, present the reader with a double negative. He then expressed that, as he tried to figure out the best way to have the finding reworded, he found what he believes to be a better Finding of Fact wording within the petitioner's responses to the Planned Development Objectives and Special Use Standards document (located on Page 22 of 86 of the November 19, 2025, Commission packet). Commissioner Harner stated in the past, the Commissioners were not asked to vote on the Findings of Fact, but now that they are, he feels the responses that are provided on Pages 22 through 24 of the November 19, 2025, packet are more in line with what he would like to see as Findings of Fact in this situation and in the future. Commissioner Harner stated he wanted to bring this to the attention of the Commission and ask if anyone else had any concerns about this, and he wished to propose that the Findings of Fact that were presented be modified to reflect the responses the petitioner provided for all findings. Mr. Donahue stated the Findings as presented are a starting point, and it is within the Commissioners' rights to discuss the Findings at the Page 5 Page 6 of 18 November 19, 2025 Village of Hoffman Estates Plan Commission meeting and request amendments be made. Commissioner Harner stated this is what he was proposing. Chairperson Chhatwani asked if the staff had anything to add. Mr. Donahue stated he did not. Vice Chairperson Bauske stated he was okay with the findings as they are written today, but that, going forward, this is a piece of the packet that he would like to see clarified. After additional discussion, Commissioners Alexander, Harner, Henderson, Lee, Milford, and Trieb voted to request that the Findings of Fact be amended to reflect the longer responses provided on pages 22 through 24 of the November 19, 2025, Plan Commission packet. Commissioner Wise, Vice Chairperson Bauske, and Chairperson Chhatwani voted to keep the wording of the Findings of Fact as currently written. Based upon this discussion and vote, the Commissioners will propose to adopt the Findings as amended during the motion following the closing of the hearing. Chairperson Chhatwani asked if there were any members of the audience that would like to comment on the request. Chairperson Chhatwani swore in the first petitioner. ft Loreli Pena (1995 Franklin Place - Barrington Square Townhomes) Ms. Pena stated she was at the Barrington Square Improvement Association meeting on ra Tuesday, November 18, 2025. It was a lively conversation and that, while most people at the association meeting were not in agreement with the plan as is, they were not against the development. There were only a few residents in attendance, due in part to receiving their invitation late on Friday for a Tuesday meeting. The main issues / concerns discussed during the association meeting were related to parking and traffic. Residents are worried about Governors and Higgins. It is tricky to navigate with curvy roads and with the new Fire DDepartment and now 300+ people, it could present a surge of traffic in the morning and evening. She doesn't believe the data tells the whole story about getting in and out of the complex. Barrington Square grew and has run out of parking spaces. The allotted three minutes ran out before Ms. Pena could provide any further comments. Chairperson Chhatwani asked if they would be putting in any traffic lights at this location. Mr. Domenico stated the developer had no plans for installing traffic lights as this roadway (Higgins Road) is controlled by IDOT. Chairperson Chhatwani swore in the next petitioner. David Contreras (1913 Governors Lane - Barrington Square Townhomes) Mr. Contreras stated his main concerns were traffic, lighting, and pedestrians, so hopefully that the Village and IDOT can consider more lighting and signals. He commented that the developer should consider increasing the number of units for growing families since the schools are great here. Motion by Commissioner Harner, seconded by Commissioner Henderson, to close the Page 6 Page 7 of 18 November 19, 2025 Village of Hoffman Estates Plan Commission Public Hearing. Voice vote taken. Ayes - 9 | Nays - 0 | (Abstain: None). Motion Passed. Vice Chairperson Bauske asked Staff about the process of voting on the rewording the Findings of Fact, in particular if each amendment needs to be approved individually. Mr. Donahue stated the Commissioners need to provide him with the recommended wording as they would like it to be approved and that the Commissioners can decide collectively if they would like to vote on each finding individually or as a whole after they come to a consensus on the amended wording. Commissioners decided to take one vote for all Findings following the reading of the amended wording. Motion by Vice Chairperson Bauske, seconded by Commissioner Harner, to adopt Finding of Fact #1 as amended to read "Neither the Development nor its tenants will impose a threat to or endanger the public health, safety, morals, comfort or general welfare of the Village, its citizens, business and rule of law."; to adopt Finding of Fact #2 as amended to read "The property values in the neighborhood will increase."; to adopt Finding of Fact #3 as amended to read "The special use will not impede the normal and orderly development and improvement of surrounding property for uses permitted in the district."; to adopt Finding of Fact #4 as amended to read "The Developer has confirmed with the Seller and the village that such utilities, access roads, drainage, and/or necessary facilities are either at the Property or are available."; and to adopt Findings of Fact #5, #6, and #7 as written in the November 19, 2025, staff report. Roll call vote: ft Aye: Kendra Alexander, Adam Bauske, Rajkumari Chhatwani, Lon Harner, Lenard Henderson, Daniel Lee, Minerva Milford, Nancy Trieb, John Wise Nay: None Absent: None ra Motion Passed. Motion by Vice Chairperson Bauske, seconded by Commissioner Harner, to recommend to the Village Board approval of the request of a Special Use for a Planned Development to DGrand Reserve HE LLC for Grand Reserve Apartments located at 2300 W. Higgins Road, subject to the conditions as noted in the November 19, 2025, staff report. Roll call vote: Aye: Kendra Alexander, Adam Bauske, Rajkumari Chhatwani, Lon Harner, Lenard Henderson, Daniel Lee, Minerva Milford, Nancy Trieb, John Wise Nay: None Absent: None Motion Passed. Chairperson Chhatwani stated this recommendation would be presented to the Village Board at the next regular meeting on Monday, December 1, 2025, at 7:00 PM. 6. STAFF DISCUSSION Daisy Dose-Adamzadeh stated there will not be a meeting on December 3, but that there may be an item for the December 17 meeting. 7. PUBLIC COMMENT Page 7 Page 8 of 18 November 19, 2025 Village of Hoffman Estates Plan Commission None. 8. ADJOURNMENT Motion by Commissioner Harner, seconded by Commissioner Henderson, to adjourn at 07:53 AM. Voice vote taken. Ayes - 9 | Nays - 0 (None) | Abstain - 0 (None). Motion Passed. Minutes prepared by Marquelle Cnota, Administrative Assistant. ______________________________ __________________________ Chairperson’s Approval Date Approved ft ra D Page 8 Page 9 of 18  PLAN COMMISSION STAFF REPORT Meeting Date: 12/17/2025 From: Kevin Anderson, Planner II PLN25-0046 Public Hearing Special Use to 1700 Algonquin Inc. for an automobile service station for the property at 1700 W Algonquin Road REQUEST SUMMARY A new owner has purchased the Casey's gas station property at 1700 W. Algonquin Road. The owner is seeking a Special Use to allow the continued operation of Casey's. Location: 1700 W. Algonquin Road Property Owner / Applicant: 1700 Algonquin Inc. Property Size: 1.1 ac. Zoning / Land Use: B-1 Neighborhood Business District, automobile service station with c-store and car wash Adjacent Properties: North: B-1, Forest View Plaza West: B-1, Forest View Plaza South: Algonquin Rd. ROW, R-5 One-Family Residential - Poplar Hills East: B-1, BMO Bank BACKGROUND / ANALYSIS The subject property is approximately 1.11 acres and is zoned B-1 Neighborhood Business. The property is currently improved with a gas station and convenience store with ancillary gas pumps, canopy, and a drive-thru car wash. Automobile service stations require a Special Use to operate in the B-1 zoning district. The Special Use allowing this service station to operate was specifically granted to the previous owner. The Petitioner is the new owner of the service station and is seeking to continue operations. Therefore, a new Special Use is required. A Special Use was originally granted in 1978 to permit the operation of an automobile service station at this property (Ord. 1023). An additional Special Use was granted to allow the car wash in 1995. The Special Use to operate the service station has been re- issued to different entities over time. Most recently, a Special Use was granted to Casey's Retail Company in 2022 (Ord. 4962). No changes are proposed to the site plan, floor plan, or business operations. The previous owner installed required site improvements to bring the property up to ADA standards and closer to compliance with the Village's Codes. The previous owner also installed a new fire suppression sprinkler system as required by the Code. Since these Page 1 of 2 Page 10 of 18 improvements were recently installed, no additional site improvements are required as part of this request. MOTIONS The Plan Commission shall make the following motions (a total of 2 motions are required): 1. Adopt the Findings of Fact for a Special Use as outlined in Exhibit B (as may be amended by the Commission). 2. Recommend to the Village Board approval of a Special Use to 1700 Algonquin Inc. for an automobile service station for the property at 1700 W Algonquin Road, subject to the following condition: 1. The Special Use is granted solely to 1700 Algonquin LLC and may not be transferred or reassigned. ATTACHMENTS 1. Staff Report 2. Draft PZC Findings and Recommendations Summary - 1700 W ALGONQUIN RD - SU New Operator 3. Location Map - 1700 W ALGONQUIN RD 4. Supporting Documents - 1700 W ALGONQUIN RD - SU New Operator Page 2 of 2 Page 11 of 18  Exhibit B PLANNING & ZONING COMMISSION FINDINGS & RECOMMENDATION SUMMARY Meeting Date: 12/17/2025 Prepared By: Kevin Anderson, Associate Planner PLN25-0046 Special Use to 1700 Algonquin LLC for an automobile service station at 1700 W. Algonquin Road Draft Findings of Fact – Special Use (as drafted by staff and may be modified by the Commission) Sec. 9-1-18-I: Standards. No special use shall be recommended by the Planning and Zoning Commission unless said Planning and Zoning Commission shall find: 1. That the establishment, maintenance, or operation of the special use will not be detrimental to or endanger the public health, safety, morals, comfort, or general welfare. FINDING: The proposal would allow the continued operation of an automobile service station which has been in operation from this location for many years. Staff is not aware of any outstanding code violations or concerns related to this property. 2. That the special use will not be injurious to the use and enjoyment of other property in the immediate vicinity for the purposes already permitted, nor substantially diminish and impair property values within the neighborhood. FINDING: The continued use as an automobile service station will not have a detrimental impact on the neighborhood or surrounding properties. 3. That the establishment of the special use will not impede the normal and orderly development and improvement of surrounding property for uses permitted in the district. FINDING: The proposal would continue the use of an existing station. No changes are proposed to the site and there would be no impact on the use of nearby properties. 4. That adequate utilities, access roads, drainage, and/or necessary facilities have been or are being provided. FINDING: All utilities would be provided by existing services. 5. That adequate measures have been or will be taken to provide ingress or egress so designed as to minimize traffic congestion in public streets. FINDING: Access to the site would continue from the existing curb cuts on Huntington and Algonquin Roads. No changes are proposed. 6. That the special use shall in all other respects conform to the applicable regulations of the district in which it is located, except in each instance as such regulations may be modified by the Village Board pursuant to the recommendation of the Planning and Zoning Commission. FINDING: The proposed operations would comply with the Village’s performance standards. 7. That the special use shall support the economic development goals of the Village as conveyed through the Village's Comprehensive Plan, or other relevant adopted sub-area or strategic plans. Page 12 of 18  FINDING: The continued operation of an established business supports the economic goals of the Village. Draft Recommendations The Planning & Zoning Commission shall make the following motions (a total of 2 motions are required): 1. Adopt the Findings of Fact for a Special Use, as noted in the Findings & Recommendations Summary. 2. Recommend to the Village Board approval of a Special Use to 1700 Algonquin LLC for an automobile service station at 1700 W. Algonquin Rd., subject to the following conditions: a. The Special Use is granted solely to 1700 Algonquin LLC and may not be transferred or assigned. Findings & Recommendations Summary Page 2 of 2 Page 13 of 18 Page 14 of 18  VILLAGE OF HOFFMAN ESTATES PLANNING & ZONING APPLICATION SUMMARY APPLICATION INFORMATION Project Number: PLN25-0046 Project Name: Casey's Gas Station Special Use - New Ownership Project Application Date: 11/18/2025 Project Manager: Kevin Anderson PROJECT TYPE Special Use; SITE INFORMATION Property Address: 1700 W ALGONQUIN RD All Included PINs: 01252030480000 PROJECT CONTACTS Relationship to Name / Firm Address Project 1700 W Algonquin Rd HOFFMAN ESTATES, APPLICANT 1700 Algonquin Inc IL 60192 PO BOX 183266 COLUMBUS, OWNER CASEY'S RETAIL COMPANY OH 43218 1 of 1 Page 15 of 18 Business Narrative – 1700 W Algonquin Rd, Hoffman Estates, IL 60192 We are proposing to continue operating the existing Mobil gas station, convenience store, and rollover car wash located at 1700 W Algonquin Rd under new ownership. The business will maintain the same type of operations currently established on the property, with no planned changes to the building, site layout, or services. The gas station will continue to offer standard fuel services at the existing pump stations. The convenience store will provide packaged beverages, refrigerated food items, snacks, tobacco products, and general retail goods. The rollover car wash located in the separate building on the property will continue operating without modifications to equipment or hours. We are the prospective property owners, currently in the process of purchasing the site. Upon completion of the sale, we intend to continue the business operations as they currently exist. Page 16 of 18  Village of Hoffman Estates SPECIAL USE STANDARDS CHANGE OF OWNERSHIP FROM CASEY' S RETAIL COMPANY TO 1700 ALGONQUIN INC PROJECT NAME: _______________________________________________________________________________________ STANDARDS OF SPECIAL USE Zoning Code Section 9-1-18-I requires that the Planning and Zoning Commission shall, in making its determination, find that adequate evidence is provided to meet the Standards of Special Use. You must answer and explain each Standard of Special Use. Incomplete submittals will not be considered. Any submittal that does not contain an explanation of why and how each standard is met will not be accepted. 1. That the establishment, maintenance, or operation of the special use will not be detrimental to or endanger the public health, safety, morals, comfort, or general welfare. Please explain how and why you meet this standard. The continued operation of the gas station, convenience store, and car wash at 1700 W Algonquin Rd will not adversely affect public health, safety, morals, comfort, or general welfare. The facility will comply with all applicable environmental, safety, and zoning regulations. Fuel handling and site maintenance will follow industry standards to ensure safety. Operations, including hours and traffic flow, will be consistent with prior use to minimize impact on the community. We are committed to maintaining a safe and orderly environment in accordance with Village requirements. 2. That the special use will not be injurious to the use and enjoyment of other property in the immediate vicinity for the purposes already permitted, nor substantially diminish and impair property values within that neighborhood. Please explain how and why you meet this standard. The special use for the gas station, convenience store, and car wash at 1700 W Algonquin Rd will not be injurious to the use and enjoyment of nearby properties or impair property values in the neighborhood. The site has been operated under similar conditions without negative impact. Operations will continue to comply with all Village codes, including standards for noise, lighting, signage, and traffic control, ensuring compatibility with surrounding uses. Regular maintenance and adherence to safety and environmental regulations will further protect the character and value of the neighborhood. 3. That the establishment of the special use will not impede the normal and orderly development and improvement of surrounding property for uses permitted in the district. Please explain how and why you meet this standard. The business use is consistent with the zoning district and aligns with existing land uses in the area. No physical changes or expansions are planned that would interfere with neighboring properties’ development potential. Compliance with all zoning and Village regulations will ensure the continued harmonious growth and improvement of the neighborhood. 4. That adequate utilities, access roads, drainage, and/or necessary facilities have been or are being provided. Please explain how and why you meet this standard. The site is fully connected to municipal water, sewer, and electrical services. Access roads and parking areas comply with Village standards, providing safe and efficient traffic flow. Existing drainage systems effectively manage stormwater runoff in accordance with local regulations. No additional improvements are required at this time to meet operational needs. Page 17 of 18  Village of Hoffman Estates SPECIAL USE STANDARDS 5. That adequate measures have been or will be taken to provide ingress or egress so designed as to minimize traffic congestion in public streets. Please explain how and why you meet this standard. The site features properly designed driveways that allow smooth vehicle flow, minimizing traffic congestion on surrounding public streets. Traffic patterns follow Village guidelines to ensure efficient access and exit, reducing potential conflicts with neighboring properties and the public roadway. 6. That the special use shall in all other respects conform to the applicable regulations of the district in which it is located, except in each instance such as regulations may be modified by the Village Board pursuant to the recommendation of the Planning and Zoning Commission. Please explain how and why you meet this standard. The special use at 1700 W Algonquin Rd will fully conform to all applicable regulations of the zoning district in which it is located. The business will comply with all Village codes regarding land use, building, signage, parking, lighting, and environmental standards. Any modifications to these regulations will be sought through the proper Village Board and Planning and Zoning Commission processes, ensuring full adherence to local requirements. 7. That the special use shall support the economic development goals of the Village as conveyed through the Village’s Comprehensive Plan, or other relevant adopted sub-area or strategic plans. The special use at 1700 W Algonquin Rd supports the Village’s economic development goals by maintaining an active commercial use that provides goods, services, and employment opportunities to the community. The continued operation of the gas station, convenience store, and car wash aligns with the Village’s Comprehensive Plan objectives to promote business retention and enhance local economic vitality. Page 182of 18