Planning and Zoning Board

APPPROVED MINUTES OF THE MEETING OF THE PLAN COMMISSION AND ZONING BOARD OF APPEALS VILLAGE OF NILES COOK COUNTY, ILLINOIS February 4, 2013 due to a transmission error, there is no audio on record for this meeting. the minutes have been prepared from recall and notes. The Niles Plan Commission and Zoning Board of Appeals was called to order at 7:00 P.M. Chairman Kanelos asked everyone to stand for the Pledge of Allegiance. Present along with Chairman Thomas Kanelos was Village Attorney Joseph Annunzio, Commissioners Karen Dimond, Thomas Surace, Angelo Troiani, Barbara Nakanishi, Robert Schulter and Morgan Dubiel. Also present was Charles Ostman, Director of Community Development and Bruce Sylvester, Senior Planner. Chairman Kanelos asked if there were any additions, clarifications or corrections to the minutes of January 7, 2013. There were none. Commissioner Troiani moved to approve the minutes of January 7, 2013. Seconded by Commissioner Dubiel, on roll call the vote was: AYES: 6 Dimond, Surace, Troiani, Nakanishi, Dubiel, Kanelos NAYS: 0 PASS : 1 Schulter There being six (6) affirmative votes the motion carried. NEW BUSINESS 13-ZP-03 Emmanuel Joseph, owner 7916 Arcadia Morton Grove, IL 60053 Requesting approval to Appendix B Section VIII (C)(3)(q) to operate a fueling station and requesting a variation to Appendix B Section IV (K)(3) to reduce the front yard setback on Dempster St. from 43.46 feet to 5.42 feet and requesting a variation to Appendix B Section IV (K)(3) to reduce the front yard setback on Greenwood Ave. From 55.33 feet to 2.47 feet at 8596 W. Dempster St., Niles, IL 60714, PIN #09-14-309-011-0000. 13-ZP-04 Raymond C. Song, dba “Kickin’ Burgers and Wings, Inc.” 8340 Callie Avenue Morton Grove, IL 60053 Requesting approval of a Special Use to Appendix B Section VIII (B)(3)(z) to operate a full service restaurant and parking credits per Appendix B Section X (B)(10)(nn) at 9196 W. Golf Rd., Niles, Illinois Page 1 of 6  APPPROVED MINUTES OF THE MEETING OF THE PLAN COMMISSION AND ZONING BOARD OF APPEALS VILLAGE OF NILES COOK COUNTY, ILLINOIS February 4, 2013 60714, PIN #09-10-401-048-0000. DISCUSSIONS General discussion on interpretation of Section VII (A)(6) residential districts (a) appearance. General discussion on Special Uses. Chairman Kanelos called for the first item on the agenda. 13-ZP-03 Emmanuel Joseph, owner 7916 Arcadia Morton Grove, IL 60053 Requesting approval to Appendix B Section VIII (C)(3)(q) to operate a fueling station and requesting a variation to Appendix B Section IV (K)(3) to reduce the front yard setback on Dempster St. from 43.46 feet to 5.42 feet and requesting a variation to Appendix B Section IV (K)(3) to reduce the front yard setback on Greenwood Ave. from 55.33 feet to 2.47 feet at 8596 W. Dempster St., Niles, IL 60714, PIN #09-14-309-011-0000. Charles Ostman, Director of Community Development, presented case 13-ZP- 03. Legal notice for this case was published on January 17, 2013 in The Bugle newspaper. Letters were mailed out to all properties located within 250 feet of the subject property. The property is a gas station that has been closed for two years and would now be gutted, refaced and have new canopies put up. The canopies are what are driving the variations. Staff feels the two requests for variations should be granted. Chairman Kanelos asked if any of the Commissioners had questions for Mr. Ostman. There were a few questions asked and answered. He then asked if anyone in the audience had a question for the Commissioners. Ted Bell, 8815 Greenwood Ave., Niles, IL 60714 stepped to the podium and was sworn in. He was concerned about the opening between the existing gas station and the parking lot along the east side that belongs to Baker’s Square. Right now there is an opening that allows the traffic to cut through. He was assured this opening will be closed. Chairman Kanelos called for the petitioner to come forward. Instead of the Page 2 of 6  APPPROVED MINUTES OF THE MEETING OF THE PLAN COMMISSION AND ZONING BOARD OF APPEALS VILLAGE OF NILES COOK COUNTY, ILLINOIS February 4, 2013 petitioner, the architect for the project stepped forward. Gregory Ziomek, 4121 N. Pulaski, Chicago, IL came to the podium and was sworn in. He went into a lengthy discussion about the pluses and minuses of this project. He spoke about how the gas station would be completely gutted inside and remodeled. The original service bays will be removed and the interior made into a mini mart. Outside, there would be a new exterior along with brick poles holding up new canopies. During his presentation, there were architectural renderings on the overhead for all to see. As the gas station is now, there are two access openings on the Dempster Street side of the station, and two more on the Greenwood Avenue side of the station. One access point on each street would be eliminated leaving one opening on Dempster and one on Greenwood. This would allow for better traffic flow. Vice-Chairman Dimond asked if there would be gutters around the canopies. Mr. Ziomek stated the water flow is pitched inward on top of the canopies toward the center into a gutter system inside the decorative poles that support the canopies. Emmanuel Joseph, the petitioner, came forward and was sworn in. His address is 7916 Arcadia, Morton Grove, IL 60053. He is one of three partners in this project. The two other gentlemen were unable to attend tonight’s meeting. The Commissioners asked a few questions. Those questions were answered. There were no more questions from the Commissioners or the public. Chairman Kanelos entertained a motion. Vice-Chairman Dimond moved to approve 13-ZP-03, Emmanuel Joseph, owner, 7916 Arcadia, Morton Grove, IL 60053, requesting approval to Appendix B Section VIII (C)(3)(q) to operate a fueling station and requesting a variation to Appendix B Section IV (K)(3) to reduce the front yard setback on Dempster St. from 43.46 feet to 5.42 feet and requesting a variation to Appendix B Section IV (K)(3) to reduce the front yard setback on Greenwood Ave. from 55.33 feet to 2.47 feet at 8596 W. Dempster St., Niles, IL 60714, PIN #09-14-309-011-0000. Seconded by Commissioner Dubiel, on roll call the vote was: Page 3 of 6  APPPROVED MINUTES OF THE MEETING OF THE PLAN COMMISSION AND ZONING BOARD OF APPEALS VILLAGE OF NILES COOK COUNTY, ILLINOIS February 4, 2013 AYES: 7 Dimond, Surace, Troiani, Nakanishi, Schulter, Dubiel, Kanelos NAYS: 0 There being seven (7) affirmative votes the motion carried. Chairman Kanelos stated this Board is a recommending board to the Board of Trustees who can either confirm or negate this decision. It will be necessary, if anyone would like to know when they will hear this agenda, to leave your name tonight and you will be notified as to the date. He then called for the next item on the agenda. 13-ZP-04 Raymond C. Song, dba “Kickin’ Burgers and Wings, Inc.” 8340 Callie Avenue Morton Grove, IL 60053 Requesting approval of a Special Use to Appendix B Section VIII (B)(3)(z) to operate a full service restaurant and parking credits per Appendix B Section X (B)(10)(nn) at 9196 W. Golf Rd., Niles, Illinois 60714, PIN #09-10-401-048-0000. Mr. Ostman presented 13-ZP-04 Raymond C. Song, dba “Kickin’ Burgers and Wings, Inc.”, 8340 Callie Avenue, Morton Grove, IL 60053 - requesting approval of a Special Use to Appendix B Section VIII (B)(3)(z) to operate a full service restaurant and parking credits per Appendix B Section X (B)(10)(nn) at 9196 W. Golf Rd., Niles, Illinois 60714, PIN #09-10-401-048- 0000. This would be a thirty-eight seat restaurant. It is at the end of a strip center where there is ample parking. He said the Community Development Department had no objection to this petition. Chairman Kanelos called for the petitioner to come to the podium. Mr. Song was unable to attend tonight’s meeting due to illness. His nephew, Hung Lee, along with translator, T. David Choe, stepped forward to be sworn in. Hung Lee, 3404 Salem Walk, Northbrook, IL 60062 T. David Choe, 9744 N. Dee Road, Niles, IL 60714 Some of the conversation was lost in translation even with Mr. Choe’s assistance. The site is now vacant and has one bathroom. They would be adding another bathroom. Page 4 of 6  APPPROVED MINUTES OF THE MEETING OF THE PLAN COMMISSION AND ZONING BOARD OF APPEALS VILLAGE OF NILES COOK COUNTY, ILLINOIS February 4, 2013 There were some questions from the Commissioners but none from the public. Chairman Kanelos entertained a motion. Commissioner Dubiel moved to approve 13-ZP-04 Raymond C. Song, dba “Kickin’ Burgers and Wings, Inc.”, 8340 Callie Avenue, Morton Grove, IL 60053 requesting approval of a Special Use to Appendix B Section VIII (B)(3)(z) to operate a full service restaurant and parking credits per Appendix B Section X (B)(10)(nn) at 9196 W. Golf Rd., Niles, Illinois 60714, PIN #09- 10-401-048-0000. Seconded by Commissioner Nakanishi, on roll call the vote was: AYES: 7 Dimond, Surace, Troiani, Nakanishi, Schulter, Dubiel, Kanelos NAYS: 0 There being seven (7) affirmative votes the motion carried. Chairman Kanelos stated this Board is a recommending board to the Board of Trustees who can either confirm or negate this decision. It will be necessary for the petitioner to contact Mr. Ostman, Director of Community Development, and ask to be placed on the Board of Trustees agenda. The petitioner will be notified of the date. If anyone in the audience would like to be informed as to the date this case will be heard by the Board of Trustees please leave your name and address with the secretary and you will be notified. DISCUSSIONS General discussion on interpretation of Section VII (A)(6) residential districts (a) appearance. General discussion on Special Uses. Village Attorney Joseph Annunzio tabled the general discussion described above. Chairman Kanelos then entertained a motion to adjourn. Commissioner Dubiel moved to adjourn. Seconded by Commissioner Surace, on roll call the vote was: Page 5 of 6  APPPROVED MINUTES OF THE MEETING OF THE PLAN COMMISSION AND ZONING BOARD OF APPEALS VILLAGE OF NILES COOK COUNTY, ILLINOIS February 4, 2013 AYES: 7 Dimond, Surace, Troiani, Nakanishi, Schulter, Dubiel, Kanelos NAYS: 0 There being seven (7) affirmative votes the motion carried. The meeting adjourned at 7:50 p.m. Kathleen Janessa, Recording Secretary Page 6 of 6