Board of Trustees
Regular MeetingSkokie, IL · August 19, 2019
Minutes
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MINUTES of a regular meeting of the Mayor and the Board of Trustees of the Village of
Skokie, Cook County, Illinois held in the Council Chambers at 5127 Oakton Street at 8
p.m. on Monday August 19, 2019
Pledge of Allegiance led by the Village Clerk Pramod C. Shah.
The Mayor called the meeting to order.
The Clerk called the Roll. Those present were Roberts, Sutker, Ulrich, Klein, Gray-Keeler and
Mayor Van Dusen. Trustee Bromberg was not present.
Mayor Van Dusen introduced Melinda Lopin-Niles West Grad and Layla Marhoum-guest from
Morocco.
Motion to approve the Consent Agenda.
Moved: Trustee Klein Seconded: Trustee Ulrich
Ayes: Roberts, Sutker, Ulrich, Klein, Gray-Keeler and Mayor Van Dusen
Nays: None.
Absent: Bromberg.
MOTION CARRIED
* Approve, as submitted, minutes of regular meeting held Monday, August 5, 2019.
Omnibus vote.
* Approve Voucher List #7-FY20 of August 19, 2019.
Omnibus vote.
*Proclamations and Resolutions.
A. National Payroll Week – September 1-7, 2019
Omnibus vote.
Report of the Village Manager.
A. Public Hearing For Oakton Street/Niles Avenue TIF District.
Leslie Murphy, Economic Development Specialist and Len Becker, Economic Development
Manager conducted the Public Hearing and answered questions.
They gave a Power Point Introduction, RPA legal description, RPA goals and objectives,
Evidence of the lack of development and growth, fiscal impact on taxing districts, TIF
qualification factors present in the RPA, Redevelopment Project, Description and scheduling of
the project and Provisions for amending the TIF plan and project.
Mayor Van Dusen introduced Joanne Marsden, VP of Skokie School District 69 who read a
letter regarding the TIF. He also introduced Margaret Clauson, Superintendent of School District
69.
These residents spoke on the proposed Oakton Street/Niles Avenue TIF District:
Katherine Miskell, 4537 Cleveland, Kenneth Park, 9050 Ewing, Jan Pels, 8335 Kenneth, Pearl
Young, Knox & Davis, Ken Marley, 4651 Elm Terrace, Seetha Kandik, 8636 Monticello.
Gayle Schechter, 9033 Keating, spoke about affordable housing.
Miles Glasgow, 4535 Concord Lane, spoke about a neighbor at 8200 Kenton with a sewer
problem.
B. Underground Utilities Placement on Floral Avenue – Sonoma Underground Services, Inc. –
$68,775.
Motion to award a contract to Sonoma Underground Services, Inc. in the amount of $68,775 for
underground utilities placement on Floral Avenue funded through Downtown TIF.
Moved: Trustee Roberts Seconded: Trustee Sutker
Ayes: Roberts, Sutker, Ulrich, Klein, Gray-Keeler and Mayor Van Dusen
Nays: None.
Absent: Bromberg.
MOTION CARRIED
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*C. Computer Equipment and Software Replacement – Dell Marketing, Round Rock, TX-
$366,000.
Motion to award a contract to Dell Marketing, Round Rock, TX in the amount of $366,000 for
computer equipment and software replacement.
Omnibus vote.
*D. 2019/2010 Sewer Cleaning & Televising Program – Village Project ST20.1 –Chicago
Trenchless Rehabilitation Systems, Niles, IL - $273,725.
Motion to award a contract to Chicago Trenchless Rehabilitation Systems, Niles, IL in the
amount of $273,725 for 2019/2010 Sewer Cleaning & Televising Program-Village Project
SR20.1
Omnibus vote.
*E. Annual Service Renewal for Microsoft Exchange 365 – Planet Technologies, Germantown,
MD - $23,576.40.
Motion to award a contract to Planet Technologies, Germantown, MD in the amount of
$23,576.40.
Omnibus vote.
F. Executive Session.
Motion to approve the request of the Village Manager for an Executive Session pursuant to
Section 2, Paragraph C.1 of the State of Illinois Open Meeting Act at the end of the regular
meeting and to adjourn therefrom.
Moved: Trustee Gray-Keeler Seconded: Trustee Klein
Ayes: Roberts, Sutker, Ulrich, Klein, Gray-Keeler and Mayor Van Dusen
Nays: None.
Absent: Bromberg.
MOTION CARRIED
Report of the Corporation Counsel.
CONSENT
*A. Resolution 19-8-R-1435
Motion to adopt a resolution approving and authorizing the Village of Skokie’s consent to the
dedication of the western portion of a private driveway at Golf Road and Knox Avenue, Skokie,
Illinois, to the Illinois Department of Transportation. This item is on the consent agenda for
approval.
Omnibus vote.
*B. Resolution 19-8-R-1436
A resolution approving and authorizing the Village of Skokie’s consent to the dedication of the
eastern portion of a private driveway at Golf Road and Knox Avenue, Skokie, Illinois, to the
Illinois Department of Transportation. This item is on the consent agenda for approval.
Omnibus vote.
*C Ordinance 19-8-C-4478
Motion to adopt an ordinance amending Chapter 118, Article IV, Section 118-66 of the Skokie
Village Code pertaining to electric generators (2019-14P). This item is on the consent agenda for
second reading and adoption.
Omnibus vote.
*D. Ordinance 19-8-C-4479
Motion to adopt an ordinance amending Chapter 118, Article XI, of the Skokie Village
Code pertaining to truck parking (2019-15P). This item is on the consent agenda for
second reading and adoption.
Omnibus vote.
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*E. Ordinance 19-8-Z-4480
Motion to adopt an ordinance vacating a portion of Lewis Terrace, south of and
adjacent to 9231 Kedvale Avenue, Skokie, Illinois, in an R1 Single-Family district
(2019-16P). This item is on the consent agenda for second reading and adoption.
Omnibus vote.
Citizen Comments.
Jan Pels, 8335 Kenneth spoke about the Pigeon issue by her house.
Adjournment.
Motion to adjourn at 9:51 p.m.
Moved: Trustee Roberts Seconded: Trustee Klein
Ayes: Roberts, Sutker, Ulrich, Klein, Gray-Keeler and Mayor Van Dusen
Nays: None.
Absent: Bromberg
MOTION CARRIED
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Pramod Shah, Village Clerk
Approved:
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Mayor George Van Dusen
Closed Session
A Closed Session was held in the main floor conference room at 9:55 p.m. Those present
were Mayor Van Dusen, Clerk Shah, Trustees Roberts, Sutker, Ulrich, Klein and Gray-
Keeler. Also present were Manager Lockerby and Corporation Counsel Lorge. The
meeting ended at 10:58 p.m.
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Agenda
MONDAY, AUGUST 19, 2019 – 8:00 P.M.
1. Pledge of Allegiance led by Village Clerk Pramod C. Shah.
2. Call meeting to order and roll call.
3. Approve Consent Agenda.
* 4. Approve, as submitted, minutes of regular meeting held Monday, August 5, 2019.
* 5. Approve Voucher List #7-FY20 of August 19, 2019.
6. Proclamations and Resolutions.
A. National Payroll Week – September 1-7, 2019
7. Recognition, Awards and Honorary Presentations.
8. Appointments, Reappointments and Resignations.
9. Presentations and Reports.
10. Report of the Village Manager.
A. Public Hearing For Oakton Street/Niles Avenue TIF District.
B. Underground Utilities Placement on Floral Avenue – Sonoma Underground Services,
Inc. - $68,775.
* C. Computer Equipment and Software Replacement – Dell Marketing, Round Rock, TX-
$366,000.
* D. 2019/2010 Sewer Cleaning & Televising Program – Village Project ST20.1 –Chicago
Trenchless Rehabilitation Systems, Niles, IL - $273,725.
* E. Annual Service Renewal for Microsoft Exchange 365 – Planet Technologies,
Germantown, MD - $23,576.40.
F. Executive Session.
11. Report of the Corporation Counsel.
CONSENT
*A. A resolution approving and authorizing the Village of Skokie’s consent to the dedication
of the western portion of a private driveway at Golf Road and Knox Avenue, Skokie,
Illinois, to the Illinois Department of Transportation. This item is on the consent agenda
for approval.
*B. A resolution approving and authorizing the Village of Skokie’s consent to the dedication
of the eastern portion of a private driveway at Golf Road and Knox Avenue, Skokie,
Illinois, to the Illinois Department of Transportation. This item is on the consent agenda
for approval.
*C. An ordinance amending Chapter 118, Article IV, Section 118-66 of the Skokie Village
Code pertaining to electric generators (2019-14P). This item is on the consent agenda
for second reading and adoption.
*D. An ordinance amending Chapter 118, Article XI, of the Skokie Village Code pertaining
to truck parking (2019-15P). This item is on the consent agenda for second reading
and adoption.
*E. An ordinance vacating a portion of Lewis Terrace, south of and adjacent to 9231
Kedvale Avenue, Skokie, Illinois, in an R1 Single-Family district (2019-16P). This item
is on the consent agenda for second reading and adoption.
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12. Unfinished Business.
13. New Business.
14. Plan Commission.
15. Citizen Comments.
16. Adjournment.
17. Executive Session.
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THIS RESOLUTION MAY BE CITED AS
VILLAGE RESOLUTION
19-8-R-
A RESOLUTION APPROVING AND AUTHORIZING THE VILLAGE
OF SKOKIE’S CONSENT TO THE DEDICATION OF THE WESTERN PORTION
OF A PRIVATE DRIVEWAY AT GOLF ROAD AND KNOX AVENUE, SKOKIE,
ILLINOIS, TO THE ILLINOIS DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
1 WHEREAS, the owner of the following described real property:
2 THAT PART OF LOT 1 IN CONCOURSE RESUBDIVISION, BEING A RESUBDIVISION OF LOTS 2 AND
3 3 IN GOLF-SKOKIE ASSOCIATES SUBDIVISION IN THE NORTH HALF OF THE NORTHWEST
4 QUARTER OF THE NORTHWEST QUARTER OF SECTION 15, TOWNSHIP 41 NORTH, RANGE 13
5 EAST OF THE THIRD PRINCIPAL MERIDIAN, ACCORDING TO THE PLAT THEREOF RECORDED
6 SEPTEMBER 22, 1998 AS DOCUMENT NUMBER 98844157 IN COOK COUNTY, ILLINOIS, DESCRIBED
7 AS FOLLOWS:
8 BEGINNING AT THE NORTHEAST CORNER OF SAID LOT 1, SAID CORNER ALSO BEING THE
9 NORTHWEST CORNER OF LOT 1 IN FIRST AMERICAN BANK SUBDIVISION RECORDED JUNE 20,
10 2007 AS DOCUMENT NUMBER 0717122070; THENCE SOUTH 00 DEGREES 50 MINUTES 23
11 SECONDS WEST, ALONG THE EAST LINE OF SAID LOT 1, SAID LINE ALSO BEING THE WEST LINE
12 OF SAID FIRST AMERICAN BANK SUBDIVISION, 37.00 FEET TO A LINE 37 FEET SOUTH OF AND
13 PARALLEL TO THE SOUTH LINE OF GOLF ROAD; THENCE NORTH 90 DEGREES 00 MINUTES 00
14 SECONDS WEST, ALONG SAID PARALLEL LINE 40.00 FEET; THENCE NORTH 10 DEGREES 57
15 MINUTES 45 SECONDS WEST, 24.45 FEET; THENCE NORTH 47 DEGREES 59 MINUTES 46
16 SECONDS WEST, 11.95 FEET TO A LINE 5.00 FEET SOUTH OF AND PARALLEL TO THE SOUTH LINE
17 OF GOLF ROAD; THENCE NORTH 90 DEGREES 00 MINUTES 00 SECONDS WEST, ALONG SAID
18 PARALLEL LINE, 17.00 FEET; THENCE NORTH 00 DEGREES 50 MINUTES 23 SECONDS EAST, 5.00
19 FEET TO THE SOUTH LINE OF GOLF ROAD, SAID LINE ALSO BEING THE NORTH LINE OF SAID LOT
20 1; THENCE NORTH 90 DEGREES 00 MINUTES 00 SECONDS EAST, ALONG SAID LINE, 71.06 FEET
21 TO THE POINT OF BEGINNING.
22 PIN: 10-15-100-024
23 more commonly known as the western portion of the private driveway at southwest corner at
24 the intersection of Golf Road and Knox Avenue, Skokie, Illinois (hereinafter the “Subject
25 Property”) in a B4 Regional Shopping district, wishes to dedicate the Subject Property, as
26 depicted on the Plat of Dedication, with a final revised date of August 13, 2019, a copy of
27 which is attached hereto as Exhibit “1”; and
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29 WHEREAS, the Subject Property measures approximately 1,771 sq. feet and will be
30 utilized by the State of Illinois for a new traffic control device at the intersection of Golf Road
31 and Knox Avenue; and
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33 WHEREAS, this action was contemplated and agreed to in Village Ordinance Number
34 13-7-Z-3990, Section 1, Condition number 8; and
35 WHEREAS, the Village Engineer reviewed the Plat of Dedication as it relates to
36 requirements affecting the Village and recommends approval based on that limited review;
37 and
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1 WHEREAS, the Corporation Counsel recommended to the Mayor and Board of
2 Trustees that the Plat of Dedication, dated August 13, 2019, for the western portion of a private
3 driveway at the southwest corner of the intersection of Golf Road and Knox Avenue be
4 approved, in the form attached hereto and marked as Exhibit “1”;
5 NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Mayor and Board of Trustees of the
6 Village of Skokie, Cook County, Illinois that the Plat of Dedication, dated August 13, 2019, for
7 the western portion of a private driveway at the southwest corner of the intersection of Golf
8 Road and Knox Avenue, to the State of Illinois Department of Transportation is hereby
9 approved, substantially in the form attached hereto and marked as Exhibit “1”.
10 BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED by the Mayor and Board of Trustees of the Village of
11 Skokie, Cook County, Illinois that the Mayor and appropriate Village staff are hereby authorized
12 to execute the Plat of Dedication, dated August 13, 2019, a copy of which is attached hereto
13 and marked Exhibit “1”.
PASSED this day of August, 2019.
Ayes:
Nays: Village Clerk
Absent:
Approved by me this day of
Attest: August, 2019.
Village Clerk Mayor, Village of Skokie
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Exhibit 1
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THIS RESOLUTION MAY BE CITED AS
VILLAGE RESOLUTION
19-8-R-
A RESOLUTION APPROVING AND AUTHORIZING THE VILLAGE OF
SKOKIE’S CONSENT TO THE DEDICATION OF THE EASTERN
PORTION OF A PRIVATE DRIVEWAY AT GOLF ROAD AND KNOX
AVENUE, SKOKIE, ILLINOIS, TO THE ILLINOIS DEPARTMENT
OF TRANSPORTATION
1 WHEREAS, the owner of the following described real property:
2 THAT PART OF LOT 1 IN FIRST AMERICAN BANK SUBDIVISION BEING A RESUBDIVISION OF LOT 2
3 IN GOLF-SKOKIE ASSOCIATES SUBDIVISION IN THE NORTH HALF OF THE NORTHWEST QUARTER
4 OF THE NORTHWEST QUARTER OF SECTION 15, TOWNSHIP 41 NORTH, RANGE 13 EAST OF THE
5 THIRD PRINCIPAL MERIDIAN, ACCORDING TO THE PLAT THEREOF RECORDED JUNE 20, 2007 AS
6 DOCUMENT NUMBER 0717122070 IN COOK COUNTY, ILLINOIS, DESCRIBED AS FOLLOWS:
7 BEGINNING AT THE NORTHWEST CORNER OF SAID LOT 1, SAID CORNER ALSO BEING THE
8 NORTHEAST CORNER OF LOT 1 IN CONCOURSE RESUBDIVISION RECORDED SEPTEMBER 22,
9 1998 AS DOCUMENT NUMBER 98844157; THENCE NORTH 90 DEGREES 00 MINUTES 00 SECONDS
10 EAST, ALONG THE NORTH LINE OF SAID LOT 1, SAID LINE ALSO BEING THE SOUTH LINE OF GOLF
11 ROAD, 14.00 FEET; THENCE SOUTH 00 DEGREES 50 MINUTES 23 SECONDS WEST, 5.00 FEET TO A
12 LINE 5.00 FEET SOUTH OF AND PARALLEL TO THE SOUTH LINE OF GOLF ROAD; THENCE NORTH
13 90 DEGREES 00 MINUTES 00 SECONDS WEST, ALONG SAID PARALLEL LINE, 7.00 FEET; THENCE
14 SOUTH 13 DEGREES 08 MINUTES 21 SECONDS WEST, 32.86 FEET TO THE WEST LINE OF SAID
15 LOT 1; THENCE NORTH 00 DEGREES 50 MINUTES 23 SECONDS EAST, ALONG SAID WEST LINE, 37
16 FEET TO THE SOUTH LINE OF GOLF ROAD AND THE POINT OF BEGINNING.
17 PIN: 10-15-100-026
18 more commonly known as the eastern portion of the private driveway at the southeast corner
19 of the intersection of Golf Road and Knox Avenue, Skokie, Illinois (hereinafter the “Subject
20 Property”) in a B4 Regional Shopping district, wishes to dedicate the Subject Property, as
21 depicted on the Plat of Dedication, with a final revised date of August 13, 2019, a copy of
22 which is attached hereto as Exhibit “1”; and
23
24 WHEREAS, the Subject Property measures approximately 182 sq. feet and will be
25 utilized by the State of Illinois for a new traffic control device at the intersection of Golf Road
26 and Knox Avenue; and
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28 WHEREAS, this action was contemplated and agreed to in Village Ordinance Number
29 13-7-Z-3990, Section 1, Condition #8; and
30 WHEREAS, the Village Engineer reviewed the Plat of Dedication as it relates to
31 requirements affecting the Village and recommends approval based on that limited review;
32 and
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1 WHEREAS, the Corporation Counsel recommended to the Mayor and Board of
2 Trustees that the Plat of Dedication, dated August 13, 2019, for the eastern portion of a private
3 driveway at the southeast corner of the intersection of Golf Road and Knox Avenue, Skokie,
4 Illinois, be approved, substantially in the form attached hereto and marked as Exhibit “1”;
5 NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Mayor and Board of Trustees of the
6 Village of Skokie, Cook County, Illinois that the Plat of Dedication, dated August 13, 2019, for
7 the eastern portion of a private driveway at the southeast corner of the intersection of Golf
8 Road and Knox Avenue, to the State of Illinois Department of Transportation is hereby
9 approved, substantially in the form attached hereto and marked as Exhibit “1”.
10 BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED by the Mayor and Board of Trustees of the Village of
11 Skokie, Cook County, Illinois that the Mayor and appropriate Village staff are hereby authorized
12 to execute the Plat of Dedication, dated August 13, 2019, a copy of which is attached hereto
13 and marked Exhibit “1”.
14 PASSED this day of August, 2019.
Ayes:
Nays: Village Clerk
Absent:
Approved by me this day of
Attest: August, 2019.
Village Clerk Mayor, Village of Skokie
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THIS ORDINANCE MAY BE CITED AS
VILLAGE ORDINANCE NUMBER
19-8-C-
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING CHAPTER 118, ARTICLE IV,
SECTION 118-66 OF THE SKOKIE VILLAGE CODE PERTAINING
TO ELECTRIC GENERATORS
1 WHEREAS, Chapter 118 of the Skokie Village Code (hereinafter “Code”) provides for
2 zoning regulations and uses, and specifically, Article IV, Section 118-66 provides for rules and
3 regulations pertaining to air conditioning condensers only; and
4 WHEREAS, Village staff reviews the Code from time to time and found there are no
5 specific regulations for electric generators; and
6 WHEREAS, the Zoning Administrator has interpreted the placement of these
7 generators similarly to air conditioning condensers and staff recommended to the Plan
8 Commission that regulations be adopted on both the level of noise and the hours of periodic
9 testing of electric generator units; and
10 WHEREAS, the Skokie Plan Commission, at its June 6, 2019 duly held meeting, voted
11 to concur with the recommendation of staff and amend Section 118-66 of the Code
12 accordingly; and
13 WHEREAS, the Chairman of the Skokie Plan Commission recommended to the
14 Mayor and Board of Trustees that Chapter 118, Article IV, Section 118-66 of the Skokie
15 Village Code be amended accordingly; and
16 WHEREAS, the Mayor and Board of Trustees at a public meeting duly held on July
17 15, 2019, concurred in the aforesaid recommendation of the Skokie Plan Commission; and
18 NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED, by the Mayor and Board of Trustees of the
19 Village of Skokie, Cook County, Illinois;
20 Section 1: That Chapter 118, Article IV, Section 118-66 of the Skokie Village Code
21 be and the same is hereby amended in the manner hereinafter indicated. The new material is
22 highlighted in bold and the material to be deleted is highlighted and stricken through.
23
ARTICLE IV. GENERAL PROVISIONS
24 …
25 Sec. 118-66. - Air conditioning condensers and electric generators.
26 (a) A permit shall be required for the installation or replacement of an air conditioning
27 condenser the unit.
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1 (b) Air conditioning condensers The unit cannot be located in a required front yard or
2 side yard facing a street.
3 (c) Residential regulations. The following conditions shall apply to air conditioning
4 condensers units that are located on a lot with a detached or 2-unit multifamily
5 residence:
6 (1) Air conditioning condensers The unit must be located at grade level.
7 (2) Air conditioning condensers The unit must be located at least 6' from a lot line.
8 (3) Electric generators cannot have a decibel level over 70 dB at full load as
9 specified by the manufacturer of the equipment. Specifications shall be
10 submitted for review at the time of permit application.
11 (4) Electric generators may only be tested during times listed in Sec. 42-
12 78(2).
13 …
14 Section 2: That this Ordinance shall be in full force and effect from and after its
15 passage, approval and publication in pamphlet form as provided by law.
16
ADOPTED this day of August, 2019.
Ayes:
Nays: Village Clerk
Absent:
Attested and filed in my office Approved by me this day of
this day of August, 2019; August, 2019.
and published in pamphlet form
according to law from August
, 2019 to August , 2019.
Mayor, Village of Skokie
Village Clerk
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THIS ORDINANCE MAY BE CITED AS
VILLAGE ORDINANCE NUMBER
19-8-C-
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING CHAPTER 118, ARTICLE XI, OF
THE SKOKIE VILLAGE CODE PERTAINING TO TRUCK PARKING
1 WHEREAS, Chapter 118, Article XI, of the Skokie Village Code (hereinafter “Code”)
2 provides for rules and regulations pertaining to off-street parking and loading; and
3 WHEREAS, in reviewing Chapter 118, Article XI of the Code, the Zoning Review
4 Committee (hereinafter “ZRC”) determined that some uses specifically state that additional
5 required parking spaces are needed for vehicles owned or leased that are kept on site, while
6 other stated uses are silent on the subject; and
7 WHEREAS; in situations where there is no requirement for spaces for vehicles that
8 are owned or lease and kept on site, parking shortages have occurred. Therefore, it was
9 recommended to the Plan Commission that making additional off-street parking required for
10 all vehicles owned, rented, or leased by a use. This requirement along with others that
11 reference how off-street parking requirements are calculated should be consolidated into one
12 section; and
13 WHEREAS, additionally, it was also recommended that a technical amendment be
14 made to the parking determination requirement for assembly uses from Plan Commission
15 case 2019-08P in the CX district; and
16 WHEREAS, the Skokie Plan Commission, at its June 6, 2019 duly held meeting, voted
17 to concur with the recommendation of the ZRC; and
18 WHEREAS, the Chairman of the Skokie Plan Commission, at a public meeting duly
19 held on July 15, 2019, recommended to the Mayor and Board of Trustees that Chapter 118,
20 Article XI, of the Skokie Village Code be amended accordingly; and
21 WHEREAS, the Mayor and Board of Trustees at a public meeting duly held on July
22 15, 2019, concurred in the aforesaid recommendation of the Skokie Plan Commission; and
23 NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED, by the Mayor and Board of Trustees of the
24 Village of Skokie, Cook County, Illinois;
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#558254-v1, Ordinance, 2019-15P, Code Amendment, Chapter 118, Truck Parking
1 Section 1: That Chapter 118, Article XI, of the Skokie Village Code be and the
2 same is hereby amended in the manner hereinafter indicated. The new material is
3 highlighted in bold and the material to be deleted is highlighted and stricken through.
4 Chapter 118 – Zoning
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6
ARTICLE XI. OFF-STREET PARKING AND LOADING
7 …
8 Sec. 118-210. Computations of number of parking spaces resulting in fractional
9
number.
10 When determination of the number of off-street parking spaces required by this
11 article results in a requirement of a fractional space, any fraction less than ½ may be
12 disregarded, while a fraction ½ or greater shall be counted as 1 parking space.
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14 Sec. 118-216. Computation of required employee parking.
15 Parking spaces required on an employee basis shall be based on the average
16 number of employees during the highest period of employment.
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18
Sec. 118-218. Required number of off-street motor vehicle parking spaces.
19 Calculation of number of spaces.
(a)
20 Fractional numbers. When determination of the number of parking
(1)
21
spaces required by this article results in a requirement of a fractional
22
space, any fraction less than ½ may be disregarded, while a fraction ½
23
or greater shall be counted as 1 parking space.
24 Required on an employee basis. Parking spaces required on an
(2)
25
employee basis shall be based on the average number of employees
26
during the highest period of employment.
27 Owned, rented, or leased vehicles. Except for residences, in addition to
(3)
28
the minimum requirements listed in subsection (b), 1 additional parking
29
space shall be required for each vehicle owned, rented, or leased by the
30
use that is kept on site.
31 Minimum number of spaces. The minimum number of off-street motor vehicle
(b)
32 parking spaces required for designated uses shall be as follows:
33 (1) Residential and lodging uses.
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35 (2) Schools, places of worship, institutions, auditoriums and other places of
36 assembly.
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#558254-v1, Ordinance, 2019-15P, Code Amendment, Chapter 118, Truck Parking
1 Schools: The greater of the required parking spaces as listed below or the
2 required parking spaces for an auditorium or other places of public assembly
3 accessory to the school.
4 a. Alternate education: 1 parking space for each faculty member and each
5 other full-time employee plus 1 parking space for each 7 high school
6 students based on the maximum number of students that can be
7 accommodated in accordance with such design capacity of the building.
8 b. Driving: 1 parking space for each school employee plus 1 parking space
9 for each vehicle owned, rented or leased by the school.
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11 (4) Office, retail, service, and industrial uses.
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13 Construction material sales centers, machinery related contractor, and heavy
14 construction businesses: 1 space for each 1,500 ft2 of net floor area, plus 1
15 parking space for each employee, plus 1 parking space for each vehicle
16 owned, rented, or leased by the shop.
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18 Emergency response: 1 parking space for each 300 ft2 of net floor area or 1
19 parking space for each employee, whichever results in the greater number of
20 off-street parking requirements, plus 1 parking space for each vehicle owned,
21 rented, or leased by the company.
22 Food establishments and food services:
23 a. Brew pub: Off-street parking requirements shall be determined by the
24 Plan Commission.
25 b. Caterer: 1 parking space for each 300 ft2 of net floor area, plus 1 parking
26 space for each company owned, rented, or leased vehicle kept on site.
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28 Newspaper distribution agencies: 1 parking space for each 300 ft2 of net floor
29 area or 1 parking space for each employee, whichever results in the greater
30 number of off-street parking requirements, plus 1 parking space for each
31 vehicle owned, rented or leased by the distribution agency.
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33 Private security agencies, including canine patrols: 1 parking space for each
34 300 ft2 of net floor area, excluding animal quarters, or 1 parking space for
35 each employee, whichever results in the greater off-street parking
36 requirements, plus 1 parking space for each vehicle owned, rented or
37 leased by the agency or patrol.
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#558254-v1, Ordinance, 2019-15P, Code Amendment, Chapter 118, Truck Parking
1 Public utility and public service uses: 1 parking space for each 2 employees,
2 plus 1 parking space for each vehicle owned, rented, leased by or assigned
3 to the establishment.
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6 Rental and leasing uses:
7 a. Leasing of commercial or industrial machinery or equipment: 1.2 parking
8 spaces for each 1,000 ft2 of gross floor area plus 1 parking space for each
9 vehicle owned or rented by the establishment kept on-site.
10 b. All other rental and leasing uses: 3.0 parking spaces for each 1,000 ft 2 of
11 gross floor area plus 1 parking space for each vehicle owned or rented by
12 the establishment kept on-site.
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14 Road, ground, passenger, and transit transportation:
15 a. Local transit systems: no parking required.
16 b. Interurban and charter bus establishments, school and employee bus
17 transportation, and taxi and limousine service: 3.0 parking spaces for
18 each 1,000 ft2 of gross floor area plus 1.0 parking space for each vehicle
19 owned, rented, or leased by the establishment that parks on premises.
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21 (5) Other uses. Parking spaces for other uses not listed in subsections (b)(1)
22 through (b)(4) of this section shall be determined by the Plan Commission.
23 (6) Uses in B4 Regional Shopping district. For the purpose of determining the
24 required number of parking spaces, the B4 Regional Shopping district shall
25 be divided into 2 categories:
26 a. Category A: When less than 50% of the floor area is devoted to retail
27 sales, the required number of parking spaces for each use established in
28 the B4 district shall be the same as the required number of parking
29 spaces as set forth in subsections (b)(1) through (b)(4) of this section for
30 such uses.
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32 (7) Uses in mixed-use districts. The number of off-street parking spaces required
33 shall be determined as follows:
34 a. In CX districts, 2.0 parking spaces for each 1,000 ft2 of gross floor area for
35 permitted and special uses, except that the following uses shall have the
36 parking requirements so indicated:
Uses Parking Requirement
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Uses Parking Requirement
•Congregate living In accordance with (b)(1) of this section
•Dormitories
•Elderly and disabled housing
•Residences
•Elementary, middle, and junior In accordance with (b)(2) of this section
high schools
•Colleges and universities
•Libraries and archives
•Museums
•Animal shelters In accordance with (b)(4) of this section
•Hotels and motels 1 parking space for each lodging room, plus 2.0
•Private clubs and lodges parking spaces for each 1,000 ft2 of gross floor area
of uses not exclusively serving the subject
establishment
•Assembly uses Determined by the Plan Commission
•Assembly uses 1 parking space for each 4 seats or for each 80 lineal
•Motion picture viewing and inches of seating space in the main auditorium or
exhibition assembly
•Theater, dance, or music
establishment
1 b. Parking requirements as listed in (b)(1), (b)(2), (b)(3), and (b)(4) of this
2 section for non-conforming uses in CX districts and all uses in NX and TX
3 districts.
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5 e. Financial contribution in lieu of providing off-street parking. Since a
6 variance or relief from providing required off-street motor vehicle parking
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#558254-v1, Ordinance, 2019-15P, Code Amendment, Chapter 118, Truck Parking
1 is not permitted, a payment shall be made to the Village, to be held in a
2 reserve account to provide for the acquisition, erection, construction, or
3 installation of public parking structures or lots within or adjacent to a
4 mixed-use district, for each deficient required parking space under the
5 following conditions:
6 1. The off-street parking space is not a required resident space for
7 residence use in (b)(1) of this section but may be a space required for
8 guests.
9 2. The off-street parking space is required for a use other than in
10 (b)(7)e.1 of this section.
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12 (8) Uses in B6 Downtown Science and Technology district. The number of off-street
13 parking spaces required for nonresidential uses shall be reduced by 15% from the required
14 number of parking spaces as set forth in subsections (b)(1) through (b)(4) of this section for
15 such uses.
16 Section 2: That this Ordinance shall be in full force and effect from and after its
17 passage, approval and publication in pamphlet form as provided by law.
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ADOPTED this day of August, 2019.
Ayes:
Nays: Village Clerk
Absent:
Attested and filed in my office Approved by me this day of
this day of August, 2019; August, 2019.
and published in pamphlet form
according to law from August
, 2019 to August , 2019.
Mayor, Village of Skokie
Village Clerk
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#558254-v1, Ordinance, 2019-15P, Code Amendment, Chapter 118, Truck Parking
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PC: 2019-16P
THIS ORDINANCE MAY BE CITED AS
VILLAGE ORDINANCE NUMBER
19-8-Z-
AN ORDINANCE VACATING A PORTION OF LEWIS TERRACE, SOUTH
OF AND ADJACENT TO 9231 KEDVALE AVENUE, SKOKIE, ILLINOIS,
IN AN R1 SINGLE-FAMILY DISTRICT
1 WHEREAS, the owner of 9231 Kedvale Avenue, Skokie, Illinois (hereinafter
2 “Petitioner”), has requested the vacation of a portion of Lewis Terrace, south of and
3 adjacent to 9231 Kedvale (hereinafter “Subject Property”); and
4 WHEREAS, the Subject Property is unimproved and contains grass and a utility pole
5 with no underground utilities within the area; and
6 WHEREAS, Petitioner maintains the Subject Property as a side yard and desires to
7 vacate the street to reserve it for the future possibility of expanding his residence; and
8 WHEREAS, the Plat of Vacation, dated June 24, 2019, a copy of which is attached
9 hereto as Exhibit “A”, outlines the Subject Property to be vacated; and
10 WHEREAS, the Subject Property, located in an R1 Single-Family district, is legally
11 described in Exhibit “B” attached hereto and commonly described as follows:
12 - a parcel of land measuring 115.00 feet x 33.00 feet x 139.00 feet x 40.92 feet;
13 and
14 WHEREAS, a roughly triangular shaped easement for public utilities, measuring
15 5.00 feet x 33.00 feet x 37.49 feet x 46.62 feet, will be established at the east end of the
16 Subject Property to allow for continued access to the overhead utility lines that run through
17 the east side of the Subject Property; and
18 WHEREAS, the Village’s Comprehensive Plan contemplates this portion of Lewis
19 Terrace as being vacated; and
20 WHEREAS, the title and ownership of the portion of the Subject Property to be
21 vacated shall, pursuant to 65 ILCS 5/11-91-1, vest to the abutting property owner as
22 identified by the Permanent Index Number (hereinafter “PIN”) in Exhibit “B” attached hereto;
23 and
24 WHEREAS, no compensation for the value of the real estate shall be paid to the
25 Village, pursuant to Section 95-2(5) of the Skokie Village Code; and
26 WHEREAS, the abutting property owner(s) of the Subject Property were duly notified
27 of the Skokie Plan Commission proceedings and presented no objection to the proposed
28 vacation; and
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1 WHEREAS, the Skokie Plan Commission, at a public hearing duly held on June 20,
2 2019, having heard all testimony and discussion: (a) determined proper legal notice was
3 achieved and (b) voted to recommend to the Mayor and Board of Trustees that the Subject
4 Property be vacated, subject to the conditions set forth in the Plan Commission Report
5 dated July 15, 2019; and
6 WHEREAS, the Mayor and Board of Trustees of the Village of Skokie, at a public
7 meeting duly held July 15, 2019, concurred in the recommendation of the Skokie Plan
8 Commission;
9 NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED by the Mayor and Board of Trustees of the
10 Village of Skokie, Cook County, Illinois:
11 Section 1: That the following portion of Lewis Terrace commonly described
12 below, and legally described in Exhibit “B” attached hereto, and depicted on the Plat of
13 Vacation, dated June 24, 2019, a copy of which is attached hereto as Exhibit “A”, located in
14 the Village of Skokie, be and the same is hereby vacated:
15 - a parcel of land measuring 115.00 feet x 33.00 feet x 139.00 feet x 40.92 feet;
16 and the title to the vacated portion of Lewis Terrace shall vest to the abutting property
17 owner pursuant to 65 ILCS 5/11-91-1, as identified by his Permanent Index Number set out
18 in Exhibit “B” attached hereto.
19 Section 2: The aforesaid vacation is subject to the conditions set forth below:
20 1. The property shall be vacated pursuant to the Plat of Vacation, dated June 24, 2019,
21 and as may be further revised with the approval of the Village Manager, or designee, and
22 Corporation Counsel.
23 2. Upon the passage of the ordinance by the Board of Trustees, the Mylar of the Plat of
24 Vacation shall be submitted to the Village with all signatures other than Village staff or
25 elected officials.
26 3. The vacation shall be effective upon the recording of a Plat of Vacation by the
27 Village in the Office of the Recorder of Deeds of Cook County, Illinois.
28 Section 3: That the aforesaid vacation, incorporating the conditions contained
29 herein, shall be effective upon the recording of a Plat of Vacation by the Village of Skokie in
30 the Office of the Recorder of Deeds of Cook County.
31 Section 4: That no compensation for the value of the real estate shall be paid to
32 the Village, pursuant to Section 95-2(5) of the Skokie Village Code
33 Section 5: That this Ordinance shall be in full force and effect from and after its
34 passage, approval, and recordation as provided by law.
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39 ADOPTED this day of August, 2019.
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2 Village Clerk
3 Ayes:
4 Nays:
5 Absent:
6 Approved by me this day of
7 Attested and filed in my August, 2019.
8 office this day of
9 August, 2019.
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11 Mayor, Village of Skokie
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13 Village Clerk
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Exhibit A
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Exhibit B
LEGAL DESCRIPTION OF SUBJECT PROPERTY
THAT PART OF LEWIS TERRACE DESCRIBED AS FOLLOWS: BEGINNING AT THE
SOUTHWEST CORNER OF LOT 9, THENCE EAST ON THE SOUTH LINE OF LOT 9 A
DISTANCE OF 115.00 FEET TO THE SOUTHEAST CORNER OF LOT 9; THENCE
SOUTH ON THE EXTENSION OF THE EAST LINE OF LOT 9, A DISTANCE OF 33.00
FEET THEREOF; THENCE WEST PARALLEL TO THE SOUTH LINE OF LOT 9, A
DISTANCE OF 139.00 FEET THEREOF; THENCE NORTHEAST A DISTANCE OF 40.92
FEET TO THE POINT OF BEGINNING ALL IN CHERRY’S SUBDIVISION IN THE
SOUTHWEST QUARTER OF THE NORTHEAST QUARTER OF SECTION 15,
TOWNSHIP 41 NORTH, RANGE 13 EAST OF THE THIRD PRINCIPAL MERIDIAN, IN
COOK COUNTY, ILLINOIS.
AFFECTED PROPERTY INDEX NUMBER (PIN)
10-15-228-018-0000
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