Board of Trustees

TUESDAY, JANUARY 21, 2020 – 8:00 P.M. 1. Pledge of Allegiance led by Village Clerk Pramod Shah. 2. Call meeting to order and roll call. 3. Approve Consent Agenda. * 4. Approve, as submitted, minutes of regular meeting held Monday, January 6, 2020. * 5. Approve Voucher List #17-FY20 of January 21, 2020. 6. Proclamations and Resolutions. 7. Recognition, Awards and Honorary Presentations. * 8. Appointments, Reappointments and Resignations. A. Swearing in of the following personnel by Commissioner Bruce Rottner of the Board of Fire and Police Commissioners: Name Old Position New Position Jennifer Corso New Hire Firefighter Conor Maloney New Hire Firefighter Nicholas Chism New Hire Firefighter Robert Higgins New Hire Firefighter * B. Resignations Commission on Family Services: Richard Reagen and Brian Williams 9. Presentations and Reports. A. Voice of the People Award Presentation for “Transformation in Safety” from the National Research Center, Boulder, Colorado by Ann Tennes, Director of Marketing and Communications. 10. Report of the Village Manager. A. Resolution to Endorse the Early Childhood Alliance (ECA). 11. Report of the Corporation Counsel. CONSENT: * A. An ordinance granting site plan approval for the construction of a new junior high school building at 7839 Lincoln Avenue, Skokie, Illinois in a TX Transit Mixed-Use district (2019-41P). This item is on the consent agenda for second reading and adoption. * B. An ordinance vacating various unopened and unimproved residential alleys within an area bounded by Golf Road, Hamlin Avenue, vacated Emerson Street and Avers Avenue, in an R1 Single-Family district (2019-42P). This item is on the consent agenda for second reading and adoption. 12. Unfinished Business. 13. New Business. 14. Plan Commission. A. Plan Commission Case 2019-44P – Special Use Permit: 8027 Lawndale Avenue. 15. Citizen Comments. 16. Adjournment. 563581v1 A  MML: 12/21/2020 Manager’s Report THIS RESOLUTION MAY BE CITED AS VILLAGE RESOLUTION NUMBER 20-1-R- A RESOLUTION ENDORSING THE EARLY CHILDHOOD ALLIANCE AND AUTHORIZING THE VILLAGE OF SKOKIE TO BECOME A FOUNDING MEMBER 1 WHEREAS, the Village of Skokie, Skokie area school districts and its many 2 community and government organizations serving young children and families are 3 committed to the success and school readiness of all children, from birth to age five; and 4 WHEREAS, many young children in Skokie currently do not have access to the early 5 learning experience they need to prepare for success in school and later life; and 6 WHEREAS, representatives from local school districts, the Skokie Public Library, the 7 Skokie Park District, Skokie Health and Human Services Departments, community 8 agencies, local child care centers and family child care providers have identified the 9 development of a collaborative initiative as a key strategy for ensuring that young children 10 and families of the Village of Skokie have access to high quality early learning opportunities; 11 and 12 WHEREAS, in 2019, the Erikson Institute brought the Early Development Instrument 13 (EDI) to Skokie. Data acquired from this process will assist our community in identifying 14 community strengths and gaps, for the equitable distribution and alignment of resources 15 and improved coordination of services across systems; and 16 17 WHEREAS, a sub-committee of the EDI pilot team coached by the Partner Plan Act 18 Collaboration Institute has developed a governance structure and charter for the Early 19 Childhood Alliance; and 20 21 WHEREAS, thirty-one area organizations including local school districts, the Skokie 22 Public Library, Skokie Park District, community agencies, local child care centers and family 23 child care providers have endorsed the Early Childhood Alliance to support the enrollment 24 of young children in early learning programs; and 25 26 WHEREAS, children who are supported from early life grow to be contributing 27 members of society who go on to higher educational opportunities and better income 28 opportunities. Shining a spotlight on early childhood has the potential to impact the long- 29 term outcomes of our community across the lifespan for generations to come; and 30 31 WHEREAS, the Village of Skokie has been asked to sign the Charter and become 32 one of the founding members of the organization. This will allow the Village to work in 33 cooperation with other community partners and to have input on various programs and 34 community decisions that effect the Village’s smallest residents; and Page 1 of 2 Docs #563816, Resolution, Endorsing the Early Childhood Alliance  1 WHEREAS, the Director of Human Services has recommended to the Mayor and 2 Board of Trustees that the Village of Skokie formally endorse the Early Childhood Alliance 3 in her memorandum dated December 12, 2019; 4 5 NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Mayor and Board of Trustees of the 6 Village of Skokie, Cook County, Illinois that the Village of Skokie does herby endorse and agree 7 with the goals set forth by the Early Childhood Alliance and the request that the Village of Skokie 8 become a founding member is hereby approved. 9 BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED by the Mayor and Board of Trustees of the Village of 10 Skokie, Cook County, Illinois that the Village Manager and Village Staff is hereby authorized to 11 execute the required documentation to formalize the Village of Skokie participation in the Early 12 Childhood Alliance. 13 PASSED this day of January, 2020. 14 15 Ayes: ____________________________________ 16 Village Clerk 17 Nays: 18 Absent: 19 Approved by me this day of 20 Attest: January, 2020. 21 22 23 Village Clerk Mayor, Village of Skokie Page 2 of 2 Docs #563816, Resolution, Endorsing the Early Childhood Alliance  A MML: *1/21/2020 PC: 2019-41P SPA: 579.01 THIS ORDINANCE MAY BE CITED AS VILLAGE ORDINANCE NUMBER 20-1-Z- AN ORDINANCE GRANTING SITE PLAN APPROVAL FOR THE CONSTRUCTION OF A NEW JUNIOR HIGH SCHOOL BUILDING AT 7839 LINCOLN AVENUE, SKOKIE, ILLINOIS, IN A TX TRANSIT MIXED-USE DISTRICT 1 WHEREAS, the owner of the following described real property: 2 PARCEL 1: 3 BLOCKS 4 AND 9 IN CIRCUIT COURT PARTITION OF LOTS 2 TO 11, INCLUSIVE, AND LOTS 4 13 TO 18 INCLUSIVE OF WILLIAM LILL ADMINISTRATOR’S SUBDIVISION OF THE NORTH 5 EAST ¼ OF SECTION 28, TOWNSHIP 41 NORTH, RANGE 13 EAST OF THE THIRD PRINCIPAL 6 MERIDIAN, (EXCEPTING THEREFROM THAT PORTION THEREOF FALLING WITHIN LOTS 5 7 AND 6 OF THE COUNTY CLERK’S DIVISION OF SECTION 28 AFORESAID), IN COOK 8 COUNTY, ILLINOIS. 9 PINS: 10-28-206-001-0000 AND 10-28-221-001-0000 10 PARCEL 2: 11 LOTS 4 TO 11 (EXCEPT THE NORTHERLY 16 FEET OF LOT 10 DEDICATED FOR ALLEY IN 12 DOCUMENT 16051319) IN CIRCUIT COURT PARTITION OF LOTS 2 TO 11, INCLUSIVE, AND 13 LOTS 13 TO 18, INCLUSIVE OF WILLIAM LILL ADMINISTRATOR’S SUBDIVISION OF THE 14 NORTH EAST ¼ OF SECTION 28, TOWNSHIP 41 NORTH, RANGE 13 EAST OF THE THIRD 15 PRINCIPAL MERIDIAN, (EXCEPTING THEREFROM THAT PORTION THEREOF FALLING 16 WITHIN LOTS 5 AND 6 OF THE COUNTY CLERK’S DIVISION OF SECTION 28 AFORESAID), IN 17 COOK COUNTY, ILLINOIS. 18 PINS: ALL OF 10-28-205-011-0000 AND PART OF 10-28-205-010-0000 19 PARCEL 3: 20 THAT PART OF THE NORTHEASTERLY AND SOUTHWESTERLY 16 FOOT PUBLIC ALLEY 21 LYING SOUTHWESTERLY OF THE SOUTHWESTERLY LINE OF THE NORTHEASTERLY 16 22 FEET OF LOT 10 IN BLOCK 3 EXTENDED SOUTHEASTERLY AND ALL THAT PART OF 66 23 FOOT KIRK STREET LYING SOUTH OF THE SOUTH LINE OF LOT 11 IN BLOCK 3, NORTH 24 AND WESTERLY OF BLOCK 4 AND EAST OF THE EASTERLY LINE OF HARMS AVENUE ALL 25 IN CIRCUIT COURT PARTITION OF LOTS 2 TO 11, INCLUSIVE, AND LOTS 13 TO 18, 26 INCLUSIVE OF WILLIAM LILL ADMINISTRATOR’S SUBDIVISION OF THE NORTH EAST ¼ OF 27 SECTION 28, TOWNSHIP 41 NORTH, RANGE 13 EAST OF THE THIRD PRINCIPAL MERIDIAN, 28 (EXCEPTING THEREFROM THAT PORTION THEREOF FALLING WITHIN LOTS 5 AND 6 OF 29 THE COUNTY CLERK’S DIVISION OF SECTION 28 AFORESAID), IN COOK COUNTY, 30 ILLINOIS. 31 PIN: PART OF 10-28-205-010-0000 32 PARCEL 4: 33 THAT PART OF THE 16 FOOT PUBLIC ALLEY LOCATED SOUTHEASTERLY OF LOTS 1 34 THROUGH 9, BOTH INCLUSIVE AND THE 16 FOOT PUBLIC ALLEY LYING SOUTHWESTERLY Page 1 of 12 VOSDOCS-#563536-v1-Ordinance__2019- 41P__Site_Plan_Approval__New_Lincoln_Jr__High_School_Building__7839_Lincoln_Ave_  1 OF THE SOUTHWESTERLY LINE OF SAID LOT 9 DEDICATED ON THE PLAT RECORDED AS 2 DOCUMENT 16051319 ALL IN BLOCK 3 OF THE CIRCUIT COURT PARTITION OF LOTS 2 TO 3 11, INCLUSIVE, AND LOTS 13 TO 18, INCLUSIVE OF WILLIAM LILL ADMINISTRATOR’S 4 SUBDIVISION OF THE NORTH EAST ¼ OF SECTION 28, TOWNSHIP 41 NORTH, RANGE 13 5 EAST OF THE THIRD PRINCIPAL MERIDIAN, (EXCEPTING THEREFROM THAT PORTION 6 THEREOF FALLING WITHIN LOTS 5 AND 6 OF THE COUNTY CLERK’S DIVISION OF 7 SECTION 28 AFORESAID), IN COOK COUNTY, ILLINOIS, BOUNDED AND DESCRIBED AS 8 FOLLOWS: BEGINNING AT THE MOST SOUTHWESTERLY CORNER OF LOT 9 IN SAID 9 CIRCUIT COURT PARTITION; THENCE SOUTH 58 DEGREES 08 MINUTES 15 SECONDS 10 EAST BEING AN ASSUMED BEARING OF THE SOUTHWESTERLY LINE OF SAID LOT 9, A 11 DISTANCE OF 125.00 FEET TO THE MOST SOUTHEASTERLY CORNER OF SAID LOT 9; 12 THENCE NORTH 31 DEGREES 51 MINUTES 45 SECONDS EAST, ON SAID SOUTHEASTERLY 13 LINE OF SAID LOTS 1 THROUGH 9, SAID LINE ALSO BEING THE WESTERLY LINE OF 16 14 FOOT PUBLIC ALLEY, A DISTANCE OF 269.98 FEET TO THE NORTHEASTERLY CORNER 15 OF SAID LOT 1; THENCE NORTH 85 DEGREES 45 MINUTES 03 SECONDS EAST A 16 DISTANCE OF 19.81 FEET TO THE MOST NORTHWESTERLY CORNER OF BLOCK 4 IN SAID 17 CIRCUIT COURT PARTITION; THENCE SOUTH 31 DEGREES 51 MINUTES 45 SECONDS 18 WEST ON THE SOUTHEASTERLY LINE OF SAID 16 FOOT ALLEY, SAID LINE ALSO BEING 19 THE NORTHWESTERLY LINE OF SAID BLOCK 4, A DISTANCE OF 297.65 FEET TO THE 20 INTERSECTION OF THE SOUTHWESTERLY LINE OF THE 16 FOOT PUBLIC ALLEY 21 DEDICATED BY DOCUMENT 16051319; THENCE NORTH 48 DEGREES 08 MINUTES 15 22 SECONDS WEST ON SOUTHWESTERLY LINE, A DISTANCE OF 141.00 FEET TO THE 23 SOUTHEASTERLY RIGHT OF WAY LINE OF BABB AVENUE (ALSO RECORDED AS HARMS 24 AVENUE) THENCE NORTH 31 DEGREES 51 MINUTES 45 SECONDS EAST, A DISTANCE OF 25 16.00 FEET TO THE POINT OF BEGINNING, ALL IN COOK COUNTY, ILLINOIS. 26 PIN: PART OF 10-28-206-001-0000 27 more commonly described as 7839 Lincoln Avenue, Skokie, Illinois (hereinafter “Subject 28 Property”), petitioned the Village of Skokie for site plan approval to construct a new junior high 29 building and other site improvements in a TX Transit Mixed-Use district; and 30 WHEREAS, School District 69 intends on replacing the existing Lincoln Junior High 31 School with a new building that meets the growing needs of its current students and 32 anticipates the needs of future students; and 33 WHEREAS, the proposed site plan significantly increases the amount of onsite parking 34 and accommodates bus pick-up and drop-off. Additionally, new bike parking facilities, 35 landscaping and stormwater detention is contemplated; and 36 WHEREAS, the Skokie Plan Commission, at a public hearing duly held on November 37 21, 2019: (i) determined that proper legal notice had been achieved, (ii) made the appropriate 38 findings of fact in the affirmative, as required under Section 118-6(g) of the Skokie Village 39 Code, and (iii) voted to recommend to the Mayor and Board of Trustees that (a) the requested 40 site plan approval be granted subject to the conditions contained in the Plan Commission 41 Report dated December 16, 2019; and 42 WHEREAS, the Mayor and Board of Trustees, at a public meeting duly held on 43 December 16, 2019, voted to concur in the aforesaid recommendations and findings of fact of 44 the Skokie Plan Commission; 45 NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED by the Mayor and Board of Trustees of the 46 Village of Skokie, Cook County, Illinois: Page 2 of 12 VOSDOCS-#563536-v1-Ordinance__2019- 41P__Site_Plan_Approval__New_Lincoln_Jr__High_School_Building__7839_Lincoln_Ave_ 1 Section 1: That the site plan approval requested by the petitioner to construct a 2 new junior high building and other site improvements at the property legally described above 3 and commonly known as 7839 Lincoln Avenue, Skokie, Illinois, in TX Transit Mixed-Use district 4 is hereby granted and approved subject to each of the conditions set forth below: 5 1. The petitioner shall develop the Subject Property in substantial conformance 6 with the final Village approved site plans dated December 5, 2019, landscape 7 plans dated December 3, 2019, sign plans dated November 13, 2019, and 8 building elevations dated October 17, 2019; 9 2. A 15’ easement will be granted to the Village of Skokie to accommodate the 10 existing water main on the property; 11 3. Prior to the start of construction, the petitioner shall submit for approval a 12 lighting photometrics plan, fully developed civil engineering plans that comply 13 with the county WMO requirements and Village’s stormwater control 14 provisions, and redevelopment engineering plans to address all aspects of 15 private and public utility services. Any reconfigurations within state ROW will 16 require an IDOT highway/utility permit; 17 4. New parking lot and exterior lighting shall meet Illuminating Engineering 18 Society of North America (IES) standards, be full cut-off design, and be 19 directed away from adjacent properties, subject to the approval of the 20 Engineering Division; 21 5. Any outdoor sound systems shall at all times maintain audio levels that are 22 compliant with the Skokie Village Code; 23 6. All existing damaged public sidewalks or public sidewalks damaged due to the 24 implementation of this plan shall be replaced. (Standard) 25 7. No objects are allowed within a 15' sight distance triangle between 30" and 26 84" in height from grade except traffic control devices listed in the Manual on 27 Uniform Traffic Control Devices; 28 8. Prior to the start of construction, the petitioner shall submit a temporary 29 pedestrian, bicycle, and transit circulation plan, including routing, signage, and 30 barriers, to be in place prior to the commencement of construction, subject to 31 the approval of the Engineering Division; 32 9. All fencing, walls, sidewalks, driveways, curbs, wheel stops, parking areas, 33 signage, landscaping, structures, and any other facilities or infrastructure on 34 the Subject Property shall be maintained in a good state of repair, and when 35 needed, be repaired or replaced in a timely manner; 36 10. All private and public sidewalks shall be maintained free of snow, ice, sleet, or 37 other objects that may impede travel; 38 11. Trash shall only be allowed within a designated trash enclosure and shall be 39 screened from public view in an enclosure approved by the Appearance 40 Commission. All trash shall be contained in such a way as to remain out of 41 sight at all times, except for waste receptacles for the general public; 42 12. All off-street parking spaces shall be legibly striped and maintained; Page 3 of 12 VOSDOCS-#563536-v1-Ordinance__2019- 41P__Site_Plan_Approval__New_Lincoln_Jr__High_School_Building__7839_Lincoln_Ave_ 1 13. Any plan to modify parking lot striping must be approved by the Director of 2 Engineering; 3 14. The handicapped parking spaces shall be installed and maintained in 4 compliance with State of Illinois Accessibility Standards and the Skokie Village 5 Code, including required signage; 6 15. Vehicles shall not be allowed to be parked in or otherwise block common 7 driveways, sidewalks, aisles, or other points of access at any time, shall only 8 be parked in designated parking spaces, and shall not overlap the striped lines 9 of designated parking spaces; 10 16. The owner of the Subject Property shall ensure that employees park on the 11 Subject Property; 12 17. All overhead utilities on the Subject Property shall be placed or relocated 13 underground. The petitioner shall bear the full cost of any utility relocation 14 and/or conflicts; 15 18. The petitioner shall sign an "Agreement for Installation and Maintenance of 16 Landscaping" to assure that the Subject Property and parkway landscaping is 17 completed and maintained, including trimming, watering, and replacing of 18 dead plant materials in a timely manner in accordance with the final approved 19 landscape plan. A copy of said Agreement is attached hereto, marked Exhibit 20 “A” and hereby made part of this Ordinance. This “Agreement for Installation 21 and Maintenance of Landscaping" shall be recorded at the petitioner’s 22 expense; 23 19. All new construction, alterations, and remodeling shall meet current 24 International Building and NFPA Life Safety Codes as amended; 25 20. The petitioner shall obtain all required permits and approvals for 26 improvements to County, State, or Federal rights-of-way from the governing 27 jurisdiction; 28 21. Prior to the start of construction, the petitioner shall submit to the Village of 29 Skokie Community Development Department a Cook County Assessor's 30 Office Petition for Consolidation of Property with associated fees to 31 consolidate property identification numbers 10-28-205-010-0000 and 10-28- 32 206-001-0000 into a single tax parcel or provide evidence that the petition was 33 submitted to Cook County; 34 22. The Subject Property must conform to the Village's storm water control 35 requirements as contained in the Skokie Village Code, including the 36 disconnection of any downspouts; 37 23. All signage shall conform to the Skokie Village Code. Any sign on the Subject 38 Property that is in violation of that Code must be removed or modified to 39 conform with the Village Code prior to the issuance of an occupancy permit; 40 24. All modifications to building elevations, signage, and landscaping shall be 41 subject to the review and approval of the Skokie Appearance Commission; 42 25. The petitioner shall submit to the Planning Division electronic files of the site 43 plan and landscape plan in their approved and finalized form; Page 4 of 12 VOSDOCS-#563536-v1-Ordinance__2019- 41P__Site_Plan_Approval__New_Lincoln_Jr__High_School_Building__7839_Lincoln_Ave_ 1 26. Prior to the start of construction, the petitioner shall submit to the Planning 2 Division of the Community Development Department the name, property 3 address, email address, and telephone number of the company and contact 4 person responsible for site maintenance in compliance with this site plan 5 approval; 6 27. If work is to be performed on public property or if public property is utilized or 7 impacted during construction and/or development, the owner shall provide, or 8 shall cause the developer and/or contractor to provide, the Village of Skokie 9 with a certificate of insurance naming the Village of Skokie as additionally 10 insured for any and all claims related to any and all work. The owner shall 11 hold, and shall cause the developer and/or contractor to hold, the Village of 12 Skokie harmless and indemnify the Village for any and all claims for property 13 damage or personal injury related to work on or use of public property; 14 28. The petitioner shall comply with all Federal and State statutes, laws, rules and 15 regulations and all Village codes, ordinances, rules, and regulations; and 16 29. Failure to abide by any and all terms of this Ordinance shall be cause for the 17 Village to initiate hearings to determine whether the subject Ordinance should 18 be revised or revoked. The petitioner shall pay all costs related to any 19 hearings conducted as a result of non-compliance with any of the provisions of 20 the enabling ordinance. The costs shall include but not be limited to court 21 reporter fees, attorney fees, and staff time required researching and 22 conducting said hearing. 23 Section 2: That a notice of the approval of this Ordinance incorporating the 24 conditions contained herein shall be executed by the owner of the property in writing and 25 duly recorded with the Cook County Recorder of Deeds Office at the owner’s expense. 26 Section 3: That this Ordinance shall be in full force and effect from and after its 27 passage, approval, and recordation as provided by law. ADOPTED this day of January, 2020. Village Clerk Ayes: Nays: Absent: Approved by me this day of Attested and filed in my January, 2020. office this day of January, 2020. Mayor, Village of Skokie Village Clerk Page 5 of 12 VOSDOCS-#563536-v1-Ordinance__2019- 41P__Site_Plan_Approval__New_Lincoln_Jr__High_School_Building__7839_Lincoln_Ave_  Exhibit A AGREEMENT FOR INSTALLATION AND MAINTENANCE OF LANDSCAPING Plan Commission Case 2019-41P 1 This Agreement is entered into this day of 2020 by and 2 between SKOKIE SCHOOL DISTRICT 69 BOARD OF EDUCATION, hereinafter referred to as 3 "PROPERTY OWNER", and the VILLAGE OF SKOKIE, an Illinois municipal corporation, 4 hereinafter referred to as "VILLAGE". The parties to this Agreement hereby agree as follows: 5 6 PROPERTY OWNER is the owner of real property located in the Village of Skokie, 7 PARCEL 1: 8 BLOCKS 4 AND 9 IN CIRCUIT COURT PARTITION OF LOTS 2 TO 11, INCLUSIVE, AND LOTS 13 TO 18 9 INCLUSIVE OF WILLIAM LILL ADMINISTRATOR’S SUBDIVISION OF THE NORTH EAST ¼ OF 10 SECTION 28, TOWNSHIP 41 NORTH, RANGE 13 EAST OF THE THIRD PRINCIPAL MERIDIAN, 11 (EXCEPTING THEREFROM THAT PORTION THEREOF FALLING WITHIN LOTS 5 AND 6 OF THE 12 COUNTY CLERK’S DIVISION OF SECTION 28 AFORESAID), IN COOK COUNTY, ILLINOIS. 13 PINS: 10-28-206-001-0000 AND 10-28-221-001-0000 14 PARCEL 2: 15 LOTS 4 TO 11 (EXCEPT THE NORTHERLY 16 FEET OF LOT 10 DEDICATED FOR ALLEY IN 16 DOCUMENT 16051319) IN CIRCUIT COURT PARTITION OF LOTS 2 TO 11, INCLUSIVE, AND LOTS 13 17 TO 18, INCLUSIVE OF WILLIAM LILL ADMINISTRATOR’S SUBDIVISION OF THE NORTH EAST ¼ OF 18 SECTION 28, TOWNSHIP 41 NORTH, RANGE 13 EAST OF THE THIRD PRINCIPAL MERIDIAN, 19 (EXCEPTING THEREFROM THAT PORTION THEREOF FALLING WITHIN LOTS 5 AND 6 OF THE 20 COUNTY CLERK’S DIVISION OF SECTION 28 AFORESAID), IN COOK COUNTY, ILLINOIS. 21 PINS: ALL OF 10-28-205-011-0000 AND PART OF 10-28-205-010-0000 22 PARCEL 3: 23 THAT PART OF THE NORTHEASTERLY AND SOUTHWESTERLY 16 FOOT PUBLIC ALLEY LYING 24 SOUTHWESTERLY OF THE SOUTHWESTERLY LINE OF THE NORTHEASTERLY 16 FEET OF LOT 10 25 IN BLOCK 3 EXTENDED SOUTHEASTERLY AND ALL THAT PART OF 66 FOOT KIRK STREET LYING 26 SOUTH OF THE SOUTH LINE OF LOT 11 IN BLOCK 3, NORTH AND WESTERLY OF BLOCK 4 AND 27 EAST OF THE EASTERLY LINE OF HARMS AVENUE ALL IN CIRCUIT COURT PARTITION OF LOTS 2 28 TO 11, INCLUSIVE, AND LOTS 13 TO 18, INCLUSIVE OF WILLIAM LILL ADMINISTRATOR’S 29 SUBDIVISION OF THE NORTH EAST ¼ OF SECTION 28, TOWNSHIP 41 NORTH, RANGE 13 EAST OF 30 THE THIRD PRINCIPAL MERIDIAN, (EXCEPTING THEREFROM THAT PORTION THEREOF FALLING 31 WITHIN LOTS 5 AND 6 OF THE COUNTY CLERK’S DIVISION OF SECTION 28 AFORESAID), IN COOK 32 COUNTY, ILLINOIS. 33 PIN: PART OF 10-28-205-010-0000 34 PARCEL 4: 35 THAT PART OF THE 16 FOOT PUBLIC ALLEY LOCATED SOUTHEASTERLY OF LOTS 1 THROUGH 9, 36 BOTH INCLUSIVE AND THE 16 FOOT PUBLIC ALLEY LYING SOUTHWESTERLY OF THE 37 SOUTHWESTERLY LINE OF SAID LOT 9 DEDICATED ON THE PLAT RECORDED AS DOCUMENT 38 16051319 ALL IN BLOCK 3 OF THE CIRCUIT COURT PARTITION OF LOTS 2 TO 11, INCLUSIVE, AND 39 LOTS 13 TO 18, INCLUSIVE OF WILLIAM LILL ADMINISTRATOR’S SUBDIVISION OF THE NORTH Page 6 of 12 VOSDOCS-#563536-v1-Ordinance__2019- 41P__Site_Plan_Approval__New_Lincoln_Jr__High_School_Building__7839_Lincoln_Ave_  1 EAST ¼ OF SECTION 28, TOWNSHIP 41 NORTH, RANGE 13 EAST OF THE THIRD PRINCIPAL 2 MERIDIAN, (EXCEPTING THEREFROM THAT PORTION THEREOF FALLING WITHIN LOTS 5 AND 6 3 OF THE COUNTY CLERK’S DIVISION OF SECTION 28 AFORESAID), IN COOK COUNTY, ILLINOIS, 4 BOUNDED AND DESCRIBED AS FOLLOWS: BEGINNING AT THE MOST SOUTHWESTERLY CORNER 5 OF LOT 9 IN SAID CIRCUIT COURT PARTITION; THENCE SOUTH 58 DEGREES 08 MINUTES 15 6 SECONDS EAST BEING AN ASSUMED BEARING OF THE SOUTHWESTERLY LINE OF SAID LOT 9, A 7 DISTANCE OF 125.00 FEET TO THE MOST SOUTHEASTERLY CORNER OF SAID LOT 9; THENCE 8 NORTH 31 DEGREES 51 MINUTES 45 SECONDS EAST, ON SAID SOUTHEASTERLY LINE OF SAID 9 LOTS 1 THROUGH 9, SAID LINE ALSO BEING THE WESTERLY LINE OF 16 FOOT PUBLIC ALLEY, A 10 DISTANCE OF 269.98 FEET TO THE NORTHEASTERLY CORNER OF SAID LOT 1; THENCE NORTH 11 85 DEGREES 45 MINUTES 03 SECONDS EAST A DISTANCE OF 19.81 FEET TO THE MOST 12 NORTHWESTERLY CORNER OF BLOCK 4 IN SAID CIRCUIT COURT PARTITION; THENCE SOUTH 31 13 DEGREES 51 MINUTES 45 SECONDS WEST ON THE SOUTHEASTERLY LINE OF SAID 16 FOOT 14 ALLEY, SAID LINE ALSO BEING THE NORTHWESTERLY LINE OF SAID BLOCK 4, A DISTANCE OF 15 297.65 FEET TO THE INTERSECTION OF THE SOUTHWESTERLY LINE OF THE 16 FOOT PUBLIC 16 ALLEY DEDICATED BY DOCUMENT 16051319; THENCE NORTH 48 DEGREES 08 MINUTES 15 17 SECONDS WEST ON SOUTHWESTERLY LINE, A DISTANCE OF 141.00 FEET TO THE 18 SOUTHEASTERLY RIGHT OF WAY LINE OF BABB AVENUE (ALSO RECORDED AS HARMS AVENUE) 19 THENCE NORTH 31 DEGREES 51 MINUTES 45 SECONDS EAST, A DISTANCE OF 16.00 FEET TO 20 THE POINT OF BEGINNING, ALL IN COOK COUNTY, ILLINOIS. 21 PIN: PART OF 10-28-206-001-0000 22 1. At or near the time of execution of this Agreement, the VILLAGE granted an 23 Occupancy Permit, Business License, or Special Use Permit hereinafter collectively 24 referred to as “permit” pursuant to state statutes and local ordinances. 25 2. By the terms of the aforesaid permit, the PROPERTY OWNER is required to install 26 and maintain landscaping in accordance with the Landscape Plan dated December 27 3, 2019 and Tree Preservation Plan dated October 18, 2019, or as they may be 28 subsequently revised with the approval of the Village Manager, or designee, and the 29 Corporation Counsel. 30 3. The parties to this Agreement recognize that the installation and maintenance of 31 landscaping is an integral part of the PROPERTY OWNER's plan for development 32 and/or use of the property and is necessary to carry out the purpose and intent of the 33 VILLAGE's land use objectives, and that the permit would not have been approved 34 by the VILLAGE without the assurance that this Agreement would be executed by 35 the PROPERTY OWNER. 36 4. The purpose of this Agreement is to assure: 37 (a) installation of the landscaping in accordance with the landscaping plan 38 approved by the VILLAGE, and 39 (b) continued maintenance and care of the landscaping, including any 40 landscaping indicated in the parkway area. 41 5. The property, which is the subject matter of this Agreement, is legally described 42 above. The portions of the Subject Property which are to be landscaped and 43 maintained pursuant to the terms and conditions of this Agreement are indicated on 44 the Landscape Plan attached hereto, marked Exhibit “1” and are hereby made a part 45 of this Agreement. Page 7 of 12 VOSDOCS-#563536-v1-Ordinance__2019- 41P__Site_Plan_Approval__New_Lincoln_Jr__High_School_Building__7839_Lincoln_Ave_ 1 6. PROPERTY OWNER agrees that the installation and maintenance of the 2 landscaping which is required in accordance with the permit issued by the VILLAGE 3 and this Agreement will materially benefit the Subject Property. Such landscaping is 4 necessary in order for the PROPERTY OWNER to comply with the conditions of the 5 permit issued or granted by the VILLAGE for the PROPERTY OWNER’s requested 6 development or use of the property. 7 7. PROPERTY OWNER shall diligently maintain and care for the landscaping which is 8 installed and required by the permit and this Agreement, using generally accepted 9 methods of cultivation and watering. The PROPERTY OWNER shall maintain a 10 standard of care necessary to prevent the landscaping from deteriorating to the 11 extent that its value as landscaping is destroyed. If Exhibit “1”, attached hereto or 12 permit specifies maintenance standards or procedures, such procedures are hereby 13 adopted as part of this Agreement, and by such adoption, become enforcement 14 conditions of this Agreement. 15 8. Failure to maintain the landscaping as required by this Agreement shall be a 16 nuisance. In the event the PROPERTY OWNER fails to meet the standard of 17 maintenance necessary to keep the landscaping in a healthy condition as required 18 by this Agreement, the VILLAGE shall give written notice of the deficiency to the 19 PROPERTY OWNER who shall have 20 days to make the necessary correction or 20 replacement. If such correction or replacement is not made within the aforesaid 20- 21 day period, the VILLAGE may elect to abate the nuisance and take necessary action 22 to assure that the landscaping is replaced and/or maintained. In the event, the 23 VILLAGE so elects; the VILLAGE shall serve notice of its intent to enter the 24 premises for this purpose. The VILLAGE shall either personally serve the notice 25 upon the PROPERTY OWNER or mail a copy of it by certified mail to the 26 PROPERTY OWNER's last known address, or as shown on the tax rolls, at least 15 27 days in advance of the date when the VILLAGE or its agent intends to enter the 28 premises. 29 9. For this purpose, the VILLAGE or its agent may enter upon the property and perform 30 such work as it considers reasonably necessary and proper to restore, maintain, or 31 replace the landscaping required by this Agreement. The VILLAGE may act either 32 through its own employees or through an independent contractor. 33 10. The VILLAGE shall be entitled to reimbursement for abating the nuisance in 34 restoring, maintaining or replacing the landscaping, provided that the VILLAGE 35 follows the procedures set forth in this Agreement. Costs shall include but shall not 36 be limited to actual costs incurred by the VILLAGE and administrative costs. The 37 VILLAGE shall make demand upon the PROPERTY OWNER for payment. If the 38 PROPERTY OWNER fails to pay the costs within 30 days of the date on which 39 demand is made, the VILLAGE may cause a lien to be placed on the Subject 40 Property. The VILLAGE may record a notice with the Recorder of Deeds for Cook 41 County stating that it has incurred expenses under the terms this Landscape 42 Agreement. The VILLAGE shall be entitled to collect interest at the statutory rate on 43 the amount owed. 44 11. In addition to having a lien placed on the Subject Property, the VILLAGE may 45 institute a legal action to collect the amount owed. The PROPERTY OWNER agrees 46 to pay the VILLAGE a reasonable sum for attorney's fees and court costs. Page 8 of 12 VOSDOCS-#563536-v1-Ordinance__2019- 41P__Site_Plan_Approval__New_Lincoln_Jr__High_School_Building__7839_Lincoln_Ave_ 1 12. If either party upon the execution of this Agreement or during the course of 2 performance considers that it is necessary to have the PROPERTY OWNER post 3 additional security to guarantee the performance of his obligations hereunder, the 4 VILLAGE may require the PROPERTY OWNER to post additional security. The 5 VILLAGE may require either a cash deposit or a surety bond guaranteeing 6 performance in a form signed by sureties satisfactory to the VILLAGE. The 7 condition of the security shall be that if the PROPERTY OWNER fails to perform any 8 obligation under this Agreement, the VILLAGE may, act on behalf of the 9 PROPERTY OWNER and use the proceeds of the cash bond, or in the case of a 10 surety bond, require the securities to perform the obligations of this Agreement. 11 13. The PROPERTY OWNER hereby agrees to indemnify and hold harmless the 12 VILLAGE, its trustees, officials, employees and agents for any costs, claims, actions 13 or causes of action for personal injury, property damage or otherwise, including 14 reasonable attorney’s fees, which may arise from the VILLAGE exercising any of its 15 rights or obligations and performance under this Agreement. 16 14. All notices required or to be given pursuant hereto shall be in writing and either 17 delivered personally or by a nationally recognized "over-night" courier service or 18 mailed by United States certified or registered mail, postage prepaid, addressed to 19 the VILLAGE and the PROPERTY OWNER as follows: If to VILLAGE: If to the PROPERTY OWNER: Village of Skokie 5127 Oakton Street Skokie School District 69 Board Skokie, IL 60077 of Education Attention: Village Clerk 5050 Madison Street Skokie, IL 60077 With copies to: Attention: Dr. Margaret Clauson Village Manager Village of Skokie 5127 Oakton Street Skokie, IL 60077 Corporation Counsel Village of Skokie 5127 Oakton Street Skokie, IL 60077 20 21 Either Party may change the names and addresses of the persons to whom notices or 22 copies thereof shall be delivered, by written notice to the other Party, as the case may 23 be, in the manner herein provided for the service of notice. 24 25 15. The Parties and the individuals whose signature is affixed to this Agreement, each 26 acting with due authority have executed this Agreement. 27 16. This Agreement pertains to, runs with the Subject Property, and shall be binding on 28 the successors, assigns, and heirs in interest. Page 9 of 12 VOSDOCS-#563536-v1-Ordinance__2019- 41P__Site_Plan_Approval__New_Lincoln_Jr__High_School_Building__7839_Lincoln_Ave_ 1 17. This Agreement shall be recorded at the PROPERTY OWNER’s expense in the 2 Office of the Recorder of Deeds for County of Cook. 3 IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the parties have executed this Agreement on the day and 4 year written above. SKOKIE SCHOOL DISTRICT 69 VILLAGE OF SKOKIE BOARD OF EDUCATION By: By: its Village Manager Title: ATTEST: ATTEST: _____________________________ its Village Clerk Its: Page 10 of 12 VOSDOCS-#563536-v1-Ordinance__2019- 41P__Site_Plan_Approval__New_Lincoln_Jr__High_School_Building__7839_Lincoln_Ave_ 1 2 Exhibit 1 Page 11 of 12 VOSDOCS-#563536-v1-Ordinance__2019- 41P__Site_Plan_Approval__New_Lincoln_Jr__High_School_Building__7839_Lincoln_Ave_ 1 Page 12 of 12 VOSDOCS-#563536-v1-Ordinance__2019- 41P__Site_Plan_Approval__New_Lincoln_Jr__High_School_Building__7839_Lincoln_Ave_  MML: *1/21/20 B PC: 2019-42P THIS ORDINANCE MAY BE CITED AS VILLAGE ORDINANCE NUMBER 20-1-Z- AN ORDINANCE VACATING VARIOUS UNOPENED AND UNIMPROVED RESIDENTIAL ALLEYS WITHIN AN AREA BOUNDED BY GOLF ROAD, HAMLIN AVENUE, VACATED EMERSON STREET AND AVERS AVENUE, IN AN R1 SINGLE-FAMILY DISTRICT 1 WHEREAS, the Community Development Department is continuing the alley vacation 2 program that was initiated in 2002, in which the Village vacates unopened and unimproved 3 residential alleys that are unnecessary for Village transportation and access needs; and 4 WHEREAS, the alleys to be vacated were dedicated along with the original subdivisions, 5 however, they were never improved when the homes were constructed, and the Village does 6 not have any intent to open or improve them; and 7 WHEREAS, the alley vacation program benefits both property owners, by receiving 8 increased land area that will potentially increase the value and development potential of their 9 property, and the Village by reducing maintenance costs; and 10 WHEREAS, the Subject Property is depicted on the Plat of Vacation, dated November 11 21, 2019, a copy of which is attached hereto as Exhibit “A”; and 12 WHEREAS, the Subject Property, in an R1 Single-Family district, is described in Exhibit 13 “B” attached hereto, and is comprised of the following two separate portions of property: 14 - The southern 16.00 feet by 86.58 feet of the alley bounded by Avers Avenue, Foster 15 Street, Hamlin Avenue and Golf Road, 16 - The northern 16.00 feet x 98.46 feet of the alley bounded by Avers Avenue, Foster 17 Street, Hamlin Avenue and Church Street; and 18 WHEREAS, the nature and extent of the public use or public interest to be subserved in 19 the Subject Property shall warrant the vacation of the same; and 20 WHEREAS, the title and ownership of the portion of the Subject Property to be vacated 21 shall, pursuant to 65 ILCS 5/11-91-2, vest in equal proportions to the abutting property owners 22 as identified by the Permanent Index Numbers (hereinafter “PIN”) and are listed by PIN block 23 numbers in Exhibit “B” attached hereto; and 24 WHEREAS, the only structure that may be built on the vacated alley(s) is a fence, and 25 that any and all structures built or maintained by the property owners are done so at the 26 property owner’s risk. The Village shall retain the right to enter upon vacated alleys and may 27 damage or remove the structure, should the Village need to access the area covered by the 28 easement. With regard to the existing shed located at 9509 Avers, the Village shall have no 29 objection to it remaining, however, it may not be expanded or rebuilt. Additionally, should the Page 1 of 5 VOSDOCS-#563551-v1-Ordinance__2019-42P__Alley_Vacation__Bounded_by_Golf-Hamlin-vacated_Emerson-_Avers 1 Village need to utilize its preserved easement, the shed shall be removed and shall not be 2 reconstructed in the vacated property; and 3 WHEREAS, the Village will remove any existing alley aprons and restore parkways, 4 sidewalks and any curbs, if necessary; and 5 WHEREAS, a permanent public easement for drainage purposes shall be maintained by 6 the Village, as well as easements for any Village and Village-franchised public utilities will 7 remain over the entire area to be vacated; and 8 WHEREAS, no compensation shall be paid by the owners of the abutting properties for 9 the value of the real estate which may accrue to them by reason of the enactment of this 10 Ordinance, since it has been determined that the vacation of alleys and the vacated portion will 11 benefit both residents and the Village; and 12 WHEREAS, the abutting property owners of the Subject Property were duly notified of 13 the Skokie Plan Commission proceedings and presented no objection to the proposed vacation; 14 and 15 WHEREAS, the Skokie Plan Commission, at a public hearing duly held on November 16 21, 2019, having heard testimony: (a) determined proper legal notice was achieved and (b) 17 voted to recommend to the Mayor and Board of Trustees that the Subject Property be vacated, 18 subject to the conditions set forth in the Plan Commission Report dated December 16, 2019; 19 and 20 WHEREAS, the Mayor and Board of Trustees of the Village of Skokie, at a public 21 meeting duly held December 16, 2019, concurred in the recommendation of the Skokie Plan 22 Commission; 23 NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED by the Mayor and Board of Trustees of the 24 Village of Skokie, Cook County, Illinois: 25 Section 1: That the following portion of the alleys commonly described below, and 26 legally described in Exhibit “B” attached hereto, and depicted on the Plat of Vacation, dated 27 November 21, 2019, a copy of which is attached hereto as Exhibit “A”, located in the Village of 28 Skokie, be and the same is hereby vacated: 29 - The southern 16.00 feet by 86.58 feet of the alley bounded by Avers Avenue, Foster 30 Street, Hamlin Avenue and Golf Road, 31 - The norther 16.00 feet x 98.46 feet of the alley bounded by Avers Avenue, Foster 32 Street, Hamlin Avenue and Church Street; and 33 and the title to the vacated alleys shall vest to the abutting property owners pursuant to 65 ILCS 34 5/11-91-2, as identified by their Permanent Index Numbers set out in Exhibit “B” attached 35 hereto. 36 Section 2: The aforesaid vacations are subject to the conditions set forth below: 37 1. The property shall be vacated pursuant to the Plat of Vacation, dated November 21, 2019, 38 and as may be further revised with the approval of the Village Manager, or designee, and 39 Corporation Counsel. Page 2 of 5 VOSDOCS-#563551-v1-Ordinance__2019-42P__Alley_Vacation__Bounded_by_Golf-Hamlin-vacated_Emerson-_Avers 1 2. Easements shall be reserved for all Village and Village franchised public utilities over the 2 entire area to be vacated. 3 3. Property owners shall not alter the grade or change the drainage pattern in the easement 4 area without a permit from the Engineering Division. 5 4. Other than a fence, no structures or trees shall be constructed or planted within the 6 easement area. 7 Section 3: The Village, on its own behalf and on behalf of Village-franchised public 8 utilities, shall retain the right of entry upon the Subject Property in order to install, repair, replace 9 or remove, or engage in the maintenance of, any equipment or facility of any such utility or the 10 drainage conditions in the Subject Property. In the course of repair, replacement or removal, or 11 maintenance of equipment or facilities of a Village-franchised public utility, or drainage 12 conditions in, on or over the Subject Property, the Village or the Village-franchised public utility 13 shall not be held liable by any owner of the Subject Property for any damage to structures, 14 landscaping, or fences in, on or over the Subject Property. Any and all structures, including a 15 fence, built or maintained on the Subject Property, are done so at the owner of the Subject 16 Property’s own risk. 17 Section 4: That the aforesaid vacation, incorporating the conditions contained 18 herein, shall be effective upon the recording of a Plat of Vacation by the Village of Skokie in the 19 Office of the Recorder of Deeds of Cook County. 20 Section 5: That no compensation shall be paid by the owners of the abutting 21 properties for the value of the real estate which may accrue to them by reason of the enactment 22 of this ordinance and that the public interest and benefit will be subserved by the vacation of the 23 properties referenced herein. 24 Section 6: It is the intention of the Village that ownership and title to the vacated 25 alleys shall pass to and vest in the adjacent property owners, as listed by the Permanent Index 26 Numbers in Exhibit “B”, in equal proportions of the vacated alleys. 27 Section 7: That this Ordinance shall be in full force and effect from and after its 28 passage, approval, and recordation as provided by law. 29 30 ADOPTED this day of January, 2020. 31 32 Village Clerk 33 Ayes: 34 Nays: 35 Absent: 36 Approved by me this day of 37 Attested and filed in my January, 2020. 38 office this day of 39 January, 2020. 40 41 Mayor, Village of Skokie 42 43 Village Clerk 44 Page 3 of 5 VOSDOCS-#563551-v1-Ordinance__2019-42P__Alley_Vacation__Bounded_by_Golf-Hamlin-vacated_Emerson-_Avers  Exhibit A Page 4 of 5 VOSDOCS-#563551-v1-Ordinance__2019-42P__Alley_Vacation__Bounded_by_Golf-Hamlin-vacated_Emerson-_Avers  Exhibit B LEGAL DESCRIPTION THAT PART OF THE NORTH AND SOUTH 16 FOOT PUBLIC ALLEY LYING EAST OF AND ADJOINING THE EAST LINE OF LOTS 72 AND 73, BOTH INCLUSIVE, AND LYING WEST OF AND ADJOINING THE WEST LINE OF LOTS 76 AND 77, BOTH INCLUSIVE, AND LYING SOUTH OF THE NORTH LINE OF SAID LOT 72 EXTENDED EAST TO THE NORTHWEST CORNER OF LOT 77 AND LYING NORTH OF AND ADJOINING THE SOUTH LINE OF SAID LOT 73 EXTENDED EAST TO THE SOUTHWEST CORNER OF SAID LOT 76; AND ALSO LYING EAST OF AND ADJOINING THE EAST LINE OF LOTS 69 TO 71, BOTH INCLUSIVE AND LYING WEST OF AND ADJOINING THE WEST LINE OF LOTS 78 TO 80, BOTH INCLUSIVE, AND LYING SOUTH OF THE NORTH LINE OF SAID LOT 69 EXTENDED EAST TO THE NORTHWEST CORNER OF SAID LOT 80 AND LYING NORTH OF AND ADJOINING THE SOUTH LINE OF SAID LOT 71 EXTENDED EAST TO THE SOUTHWEST CORNER OF SAID LOT 78, ALL IN THE HIGHLANDS EVANSTON LINCOLNWOOD THIRD ADDITION BEING A SUBDIVISION OF THE NORTH 12 CHAINS OF THE EAST HALF OF THE WEST HALF OF THE NORTHWEST QUARTER OF SECTION 14, TOWNSHIP 41 NORTH, RANGE 13 EAST OF THE THIRD PRINCIPAL MERIDIAN, IN COOK COUNTY, ILLINOIS. AFFECTED PINS 10-14-103-042-0000 10-14-103-051-0000 10-14-111-015-0000 10-14-111-016-0000 10-14-111-035-0000 Page 5 of 5 VOSDOCS-#563551-v1-Ordinance__2019-42P__Alley_Vacation__Bounded_by_Golf-Hamlin-vacated_Emerson-_Avers PLAN COMMISSION REPORT 2019-44P: Special Use Permit Plan Commission Council Chambers, 8:00 PM January 21, 2020 To: Mayor and Board of Trustees From: Paul Luke, Plan Commission Chairman Case: 2019-44P: Special Use Permit 8027 Lawndale Avenue PLAN COMMISSION ANALYSIS At its December 19, 2019, meeting, the Plan Commission heard the request of Chicago Land Title Trust Company, under Trust No. MBMG 98-181, for a special use permit for an automotive repair facility at 8027 Lawndale Avenue in an M2 Light Industry district. Fix Auto Skokie/Nick & Ernie’s intends to expand its auto body repair business from its current location at 8015 Lawndale Avenue into the adjacent property to the north. The building will house administrative offices, an area for parts storage, and a garage containing 6 lifts and 6 parking spaces. No painting of vehicles will take place within the building. The painting portion of the repair work will continue to occur at the 8015 Lawndale Avenue building. The existing loading dock ramp on the north side of the building will be filled in to match the grade of the adjacent pavement in order to accommodate a parallel parking space, and a total of 15 parking spaces will be provided outside. The loading dock overhead door will be removed and the space will be filled in with brick to match the building’s façade. The existing guardrail on the east side of the property will be removed and the driveway will be converted to one-way eastbound with access to the alley. Landscape islands will be installed on the east and west sides of the row of parking spaces on the north side of the property as well as along a portion of the north side of the building where the loading dock presently exists. A bicycle rack will be placed within the walkway to the west of the front entrance to the building. The Plan Commission concurred with Staff’s recommendation to grant the special use permit subject to conditions. Discussion from the Commissioners about this case focused on how much space was available inside the garage for vehicles, whether the existing repair facility was going to be physically connected to the building at the subject site, and whether the total number of employees working for the business would increase as a result of the expansion. A more detailed discussion of this case is in the attached Staff Report and minutes. VOSDOCS-#563469-v1-Master_Plan_Commission_Report_-_2019-44P_-_Special_Use_Permit__8027_Lawndale_Avenue 1 of 6 INTERESTED PARTIES Legal notice was properly posted, advertised, and delivered to all property owners in the area of the subject site as prescribed by the Zoning Chapter. No interested parties spoke regarding the case. APPEARANCE COMMISSION Appearance Commission review is not required. PLAN COMMISSION RECOMMENDATIONS AND VOTING The Plan Commission recommends by a vote of 6 ayes and 0 nays, with 3 members absent, that the petitioner’s request for a special use permit for an automotive repair facility at 8027 Lawndale Avenue in an M2 Light Industry district be APPROVED, subject to the recommended conditions. ATTENDANCE AYES NAYS ABSENT Mitchell X Quane X Berman (Moved) X Villegas X Franklin X Laxpati X Burman (Second) X Mathee X Luke X ATTACHMENTS 1. Proposed Positive Findings of Fact 2. Staff Report, dated December 19, 2019 3. Plan Commission meeting minutes, dated December 19, 2019 4. Site, Floor, and Signage Plan, dated December 30, 2019 5. Elevation Plan, dated December 30, 2019 6. Site Demolition and Elevation Plan, dated December 30, 2019 7. Landscape Plan, dated December 30, 2019 8. Plat of Survey, dated July 31, 2018 9. Land Use and Zoning Map VOSDOCS-#563469-v1-Master_Plan_Commission_Report_-_2019-44P_-_Special_Use_Permit__8027_Lawndale_Avenue 2 of 6 PLAN COMMISSION RECOMMENDED CONDITIONS 2019-44P: Special Use Permit Plan Commission Council Chambers, 8:00 PM, January 21, 2020 1. The petitioner shall develop the Subject Property in substantial conformance with the final Village approved site, floor, and signage plan; elevation plan; site demolition and elevation plan; and landscape plan, all dated December 30, 2019. 2. Tree protection fencing is required for the 2 trees within the Lawndale Avenue parkway during the construction of the parking lot. 3. There shall be no automobile repair work or washing of vehicles from 10:00 p.m. to 7:00 a.m. 4. All repair work must be performed within a building at all times except inspecting vehicles; adding fluids; and changing tires, batteries, windshield wipers, or light bulbs. 5. Outside storage and display of items for sale or lease, tools, equipment, vehicles, parts, or supplies is prohibited. 6. Vehicles and boats are prohibited to be sold, advertised for sale, or, other than operational licensed vehicles owned by the establishment, remain outdoors on the property for more than 10 days. 7. Any vehicle outdoors in need of repair must be parked in a legal parking space and generally screened from view from any public street in rights-of-way abutting the lot. Such vehicle is prohibited from being parked outdoors for more than 10 days. 8. All fencing, walls, sidewalks, driveways, curbs, wheel stops, parking areas, signage, landscaping, structures, and any other facilities or infrastructure on the Subject Property shall be maintained in a good state of repair, and when needed, be repaired or replaced in a timely manner 9. All new construction, alterations, and remodeling shall meet current International Building and NFPA Life Safety Codes as amended. 10. All private and public sidewalks shall be maintained free of snow, ice, sleet, or other objects that may impede travel. 11. All off-street parking spaces shall be legibly striped and maintained. 12. Any plan to modify parking lot striping must be approved by the Director of Engineering. 13. Vehicles shall not be allowed to be parked in or otherwise block common driveways, sidewalks, aisles, or other points of access at any time, shall only be parked in designated parking spaces, and shall not overlap the striped lines of designated parking spaces. VOSDOCS-#563469-v1-Master_Plan_Commission_Report_-_2019-44P_-_Special_Use_Permit__8027_Lawndale_Avenue 3 of 6  14. The owner of the Subject Property [and its tenant] shall ensure that employees park on the Subject Property. 15. The petitioner shall obtain all required permits and approvals for improvements to County, State, or Federal rights-of-way from the governing jurisdiction. 16. All signage shall conform to the Skokie Village Code. Any sign on the Subject Property that is in violation of that Code must be removed or modified to conform with the Village Code prior to the issuance of an occupancy permit. 17. All modifications to building elevations, signage, and landscaping shall be subject to the review and approval of the Skokie Appearance Commission. 18. The petitioner shall submit to the Planning Division electronic files of the plat of survey, site plan, and landscape plan in their approved and finalized form. The files shall be scaled 2-dimensional drawing files on non-compressed, non-read only CD-ROM *.dwg AutoCAD format. 19. Prior to the issuance of building permits, the petitioner shall submit to the Planning Division of the Community Development Department the name, address, and telephone number of the company and contact person responsible for site maintenance in compliance with the special use permit. 20. If work is to be performed on public property or if public property is utilized or impacted during construction and/or development, the owner shall provide, or shall cause the developer and/or contractor to provide, the Village of Skokie with a certificate of insurance naming the Village of Skokie as additionally insured for any and all claims related to any and all work. The owner shall hold, and shall cause the developer and/or contractor to hold, the Village of Skokie harmless and indemnify the Village for any and all claims for property damage or personal injury related to work on or use of public property. 21. The petitioner shall comply with all Federal and State statutes, laws, rules and regulations and all Village codes, ordinances, rules, and regulations. 22. Failure to abide by any and all terms of this Ordinance shall be cause for the Village to initiate hearings to determine whether the subject Ordinance, as well as any applicable business licenses, should be revised or revoked. The petitioner shall pay all costs related to any hearings conducted as a result of non- compliance with any of the provisions of the enabling ordinance. The costs shall include but not be limited to court reporter fees, attorney fees, and staff time required researching and conducting said hearing. VOSDOCS-#563469-v1-Master_Plan_Commission_Report_-_2019-44P_-_Special_Use_Permit__8027_Lawndale_Avenue 4 of 6 PLAN COMMISSION POSITIVE FINDINGS OF FACT 2019-44P: Special Use Permit Plan Commission Council Chambers, 8:00 PM, January 21, 2020 Consideration Finding The request is consistent with the intent of The request for a special use permit for the Comprehensive Plan. an automotive repair facility is consistent with the intent of the manufacturing/ service employment land use identified in the Comprehensive Plan. The request will not adversely affect The proposed use should be able to adjacent properties. function within the subject site without adversely impacting the surrounding area. The request is compatible with the existing While there are several other auto repair or allowable uses of adjacent properties. and body shop businesses operating in the area that have insufficient on-site parking and storage area, the proposed use is compatible with the existing or allowable uses of adjacent properties because there is sufficient on-site parking provided for vehicles in need of repair. The request demonstrates that adequate Adequate public facilities will exist to public facilities, including roads, drainage, serve the requested use. utilities, and police and fire protection exist or will exist to serve the requested use at the time such facilities are needed. The request demonstrates adequate Adequate provision for maintenance and provision for maintenance and use of the use of the associated structures is associated structures. demonstrated by the request. The request has considered and, to the Adding landscaping within the existing degree possible, addressed the adverse parking lot will increase the amount of effects on the natural environment. permeable surface and reduce runoff from the subject site. VOSDOCS-#563469-v1-Master_Plan_Commission_Report_-_2019-44P_-_Special_Use_Permit__8027_Lawndale_Avenue 5 of 6 The request will not create undue traffic Undue traffic congestion will not be congestion. created by the request. Removing the guard rail along the east side of the subject site and converting the driveway to one-way eastbound with access to the alley will significantly improve traffic circulation within the subject site. The request will not adversely affect public There should be no adverse effect upon health, safety, and welfare. public health, safety, and welfare. The request conforms to all applicable The request conforms to all applicable provisions of this code, except where relief provisions of this code. is granted with the request. VOSDOCS-#563469-v1-Master_Plan_Commission_Report_-_2019-44P_-_Special_Use_Permit__8027_Lawndale_Avenue 6 of 6 STAFF REPORT 2019-44P: Special Use Permit Community Development Department Council Chambers, 7:30 PM, December 19, 2019 To: Paul Luke, Chairman, Skokie Plan Commission From: Mike Voitik, Associate Planner Re: 2019-44P: Special Use Permit 8027 Lawndale Avenue General Information Location 8027 Lawndale Avenue Purpose To obtain approval for a special use permit for an automotive repair facility Petitioner Chicago Land Title Trust Company, under Trust No. MBMG 98- 181 Size of Site 17,371.50 square feet (0.398 acres) with frontage on Lawndale Avenue Existing Zoning & M2 Light Industry – automotive repair facility operating without a Land Use special use permit or a certificate of occupancy Adjacent Zoning & North M2 Light Industry – advertising, media, and Land Use photography service; wholesale trade establishment South M2 Light Industry – automotive repair facility East M2 Light Industry – newspaper, books, periodicals, etc., except printing, publishing; electrical equipment, appliance, and component manufacturing; primary metal manufacturing West M2 Light Industry – mail order or direct selling establishment, janitorial service, special trades contractor Comprehensive Plan The site is designated as manufacturing/service employment. SITE INFORMATION  The site contains a one-story, 9,500 s.f. industrial building which most recently legally housed a light bulb recycling facility.  The building is presently being used by the petitioner for vehicle storage and automotive repair without a special use permit or an occupancy permit. VOSDOCS-#562686-v1-Staff_Report_-_2019-44P_-_Special_Use_Permit__8027_Lawndale_Avenue 1 of 8  There is an existing parking lot on the north portion of the site with 9 parking spaces.  Overhead utilities are present on the west side of the north-south alley that runs to the east of the subject site.  The site is accessible from a driveway at Lawndale Avenue. Complete Streets  A public sidewalk is present along Lawndale Avenue.  The nearest formal bicycle facilities are a bike route on East Prairie Road and the North Shore Sculpture Park. Future bike lanes are, or a multi-use path is, planned for Oakton Street.  The site is served by the CTA 97 Skokie bus which runs along Oakton Street, a half block to the south of the subject site. The site is within walking distance of residential neighborhoods, services, shopping, and schools.  Access is available from Lawndale Avenue and the alley to the east of the subject site. PETITIONER’S SUBMITTAL The petitioner is requesting a special use permit for an automotive repair facility at 8027 Lawndale Avenue in an M2 Light Industry district. Fix Auto Skokie/Nick & Ernie’s intends to expand its auto body repair business from its current location at 8015 Lawndale Avenue into the adjacent property to the north. The building will house administrative offices, an area for parts storage, and a garage containing 6 lifts and 6 parking spaces. No painting of vehicles will take place within the building. The painting portion of the repair work will continue to occur at the 8015 Lawndale Avenue building. The existing loading dock ramp on the north side of the building will be filled in to match the grade of the adjacent pavement in order to accommodate a parallel parking space, and a total of 15 parking spaces will be provided outside. The loading dock overhead door will be removed and the space will be filled in with brick to match the building’s façade. The existing guardrail on the east side of the property will be removed and the driveway will be converted to one-way eastbound with access to the alley. Landscape islands will be installed on the east and west sides of the row of parking spaces on the north side of the property as well as along a portion of the north side of the building where the loading dock presently exists. A bicycle rack will be placed within the walkway to the west of the front entrance to the building. VOSDOCS-#562686-v1-Staff_Report_-_2019-44P_-_Special_Use_Permit__8027_Lawndale_Avenue 2 of 8 STAFF ANALYSIS Comments Staff comment and review sheets were sent to all pertinent departments. Staff comments on the subject case were received from the Forestry, Fire Prevention, Traffic Engineering, and Planning Divisions. All other departments returned the sheets with no comments. Forestry Division Tree protection fencing is required for the 2 trees within the Lawndale Avenue parkway during the construction of the parking lot. Traffic Engineering Division The Engineering Division recommends approval of the special use permit for an automotive repair facility. A total of 21 parking spaces are required for the proposed automotive repair facility and 21 parking spaces are provided. The bicycle parking requirement is also met. All employees must park on-site and no storage of vehicles is permitted within any of the required parking spaces. Fire Prevention Bureau The Fire Prevention Bureau would like to make the petitioner aware that the following will be required of this development: 1) A fire alarm system per NFPA 72 (2010 or newer) and adhere to Illinois ADA 1997 2) A direct connect/ monitoring of alarm to Skokie Dispatch (Agreement and Contract to be completed and submitted to Skokie Communications) 3) An addressable annunciator at the main entrance 4) A Knox Box at the main entrance 5) A fire sprinkler system per NFPA 13 (2010) 6) The fire department connection must be within 100' of a Village fire hydrant 7) A fire engineer must calculate demand and fire flow to determine if the building will require a fire pump 8) An exterior strobe on the address side of the building on water flow only 9) Illuminated exits and emergency lighting per IFC Chapter 10 10) Portable extinguishers mounted per NFPA 10 12) All storage of flammable liquids will be governed under IFC 57 and NFPA 30 VOSDOCS-#562686-v1-Staff_Report_-_2019-44P_-_Special_Use_Permit__8027_Lawndale_Avenue 3 of 8  13) Any storage of any hazardous materials will be governed under IFC Chapter 50 14) Tire storage will be governed under IFC Chapter 34 and NFPA 13 Planning Division The Planning Division recommends approval of the special use permit request for an automotive repair facility. While there are several other automotive repair facilities operating in the area that have insufficient on-site parking and storage area, the proposed use should be able to function within the subject site without adversely impacting the surrounding area because there is sufficient on-site parking. The petitioner has been occupying the subject site without a special use permit or an occupancy permit since October of 2019 and has been cited by the Village for doing so. The citation was heard on the December 13th Administrative Hearing agenda and was continued to the January 10th Administrative Hearing, pending the outcome of the Plan Commission meeting. The existing parking lot configuration of angled parking off a one-way driveway leading to a dead-end does not meet Village Code design requirements. Removing the guard rail along the east side of the subject site and opening the driveway to the alley will significantly improve traffic circulation within the subject site. Adding landscaping within the existing parking lot will increase the amount of permeable surface and reduce runoff from the subject site. APPEARANCE COMMISSION Appearance Commission review is not required. STAFF RECOMMENDATIONS Staff recommends that the petitioner’s request for an automotive repair facility at 8027 Lawndale Avenue in an M2 Light Industry district be APPROVED, subject to the attached positive findings of fact. RECOMMENDED SPECIAL USE CONDITIONS 1. Prior to the hearing of the case before the Board of Trustees, the site demolition and elevation plan must be revised to indicate that the existing guard rail is not being removed. 2. The petitioner shall develop the Subject Property in substantial conformance with the final Village approved site, floor, and signage plan dated < insert date of final approved plan >, elevation plan dated < insert date of final approved plan >, and landscape plan dated < insert date of final approved plan >. 3. Tree protection fencing is required for the 2 trees within the Lawndale Avenue VOSDOCS-#562686-v1-Staff_Report_-_2019-44P_-_Special_Use_Permit__8027_Lawndale_Avenue 4 of 8  parkway during the construction of the parking lot. 4. There shall be no automobile repair work or washing of vehicles from 10:00 p.m. to 7:00 a.m. 5. All repair work must be performed within a building at all times except inspecting vehicles; adding fluids; and changing tires, batteries, windshield wipers, or light bulbs. 6. Outside storage and display of items for sale or lease, tools, equipment, vehicles, parts, or supplies is prohibited. 7. Vehicles and boats are prohibited to be sold, advertised for sale, or, other than operational licensed vehicles owned by the establishment, remain outdoors on the property for more than 10 days. 8. Any vehicle outdoors in need of repair must be parked in a legal parking space and generally screened from view from any public street in rights-of-way abutting the lot. Such vehicle is prohibited from being parked outdoors for more than 10 days. 9. All fencing, walls, sidewalks, driveways, curbs, wheel stops, parking areas, signage, landscaping, structures, and any other facilities or infrastructure on the Subject Property shall be maintained in a good state of repair, and when needed, be repaired or replaced in a timely manner 10. All new construction, alterations, and remodeling shall meet current International Building and NFPA Life Safety Codes as amended. 11. All private and public sidewalks shall be maintained free of snow, ice, sleet, or other objects that may impede travel. 12. All off-street parking spaces shall be legibly striped and maintained. 13. Any plan to modify parking lot striping must be approved by the Director of Engineering. 14. Vehicles shall not be allowed to be parked in or otherwise block common driveways, sidewalks, aisles, or other points of access at any time, shall only be parked in designated parking spaces, and shall not overlap the striped lines of designated parking spaces. 15. The owner of the Subject Property [and its tenant] shall ensure that employees park on the Subject Property. 16. The petitioner shall obtain all required permits and approvals for improvements to County, State, or Federal rights-of-way from the governing jurisdiction. 17. All signage shall conform to the Skokie Village Code. Any sign on the Subject Property that is in violation of that Code must be removed or modified to conform with the Village Code prior to the issuance of an occupancy permit. 18. All modifications to building elevations, signage, and landscaping shall be subject VOSDOCS-#562686-v1-Staff_Report_-_2019-44P_-_Special_Use_Permit__8027_Lawndale_Avenue 5 of 8  to the review and approval of the Skokie Appearance Commission. 19. The petitioner shall submit to the Planning Division electronic files of the plat of survey, site plan, and landscape plan in their approved and finalized form. The files shall be scaled 2-dimensional drawing files on non-compressed, non-read only CD-ROM *.dwg AutoCAD format. 20. Prior to the issuance of building permits, the petitioner shall submit to the Planning Division of the Community Development Department the name, address, and telephone number of the company and contact person responsible for site maintenance in compliance with the special use permit. 21. If work is to be performed on public property or if public property is utilized or impacted during construction and/or development, the owner shall provide, or shall cause the developer and/or contractor to provide, the Village of Skokie with a certificate of insurance naming the Village of Skokie as additionally insured for any and all claims related to any and all work. The owner shall hold, and shall cause the developer and/or contractor to hold, the Village of Skokie harmless and indemnify the Village for any and all claims for property damage or personal injury related to work on or use of public property. 22. The petitioner shall comply with all Federal and State statutes, laws, rules and regulations and all Village codes, ordinances, rules, and regulations. 23. Failure to abide by any and all terms of this Ordinance shall be cause for the Village to initiate hearings to determine whether the subject Ordinance, as well as any applicable business licenses, should be revised or revoked. The petitioner shall pay all costs related to any hearings conducted as a result of non- compliance with any of the provisions of the enabling ordinance. The costs shall include but not be limited to court reporter fees, attorney fees, and staff time required researching and conducting said hearing. ATTACHMENTS 1. Proposed Positive Findings of Fact 2. Site, Floor, and Signage Plan, dated November 5, 2019 3. Elevation Plan, dated November 3, 2019 4. Site Demolition and Elevation Plan, dated November 3, 2019 5. Landscape Plan, dated November 5, 2019 6. Plat of Survey, dated July 31, 2018 7. Land Use and Zoning Map VOSDOCS-#562686-v1-Staff_Report_-_2019-44P_-_Special_Use_Permit__8027_Lawndale_Avenue 6 of 8  Plan Commission Meeting Minutes Date: December 19, 2019 A motion was made by Commissioner J. Burman and seconded by Commissioner S. Berman to approve the minutes of the December 5, 2019 Plan Commission meeting. Case Description 2019-44P –Special Use Permit: 8027 Lawndale Avenue Chicago Title Land Trist Company, under Trust No. MBMG 98-181, requests a special use permit for an automotive repair facility in an M2 Light Industry zoning district, and any additional relief that may be discovered during the review of this case. PIN: 10-23-332-044-0000 Discussion and Interested Parties Legal notice was advertised, posted, and delivered to property owners in the area as prescribed by the Zoning Chapter. Corporation Counsel determined that notice was proper and correct. Mr. Ernie Loggarakis, owner and president of Fix Auto Skokie a/k/a Nick & Ernie’s, Inc. presented the case. He is proposing an expansion of the successful business that his father, Nick, started in 1986 at 8015 Lawndale. In 1990, he purchased the machine shop next door with the thought of expansion one day. They leased the space out to various tenants but an increase in the amount of work has made it necessary to add more space at this time and he now plans to use 8027 Lawndale to expand his own use. Collision, estimating, and body work will be done inside the building. Painting will continue to take place in the spray booths at 8015 Lawndale. Headquarters (consisting of administrative offices, parts and accounting) will be moving from 8015 to 8027 Lawndale. A commissioner wanted confirmation that there would be available space inside for cars in queue. The petitioner responded that there are 5-6 inside spaces and 15 spaces outside in the parking lot. Another commissioner asked if there were any plans to break through and connect the two buildings. Mr. Loggarakis stated that it is better and cleaner to keep the painting separate. Staff requested that the report be accepted into the record as presented. The chairman granted the request. He asked staff why there wasn’t an existing special use permit for the business. Staff replied that it was a grandfathered use. 563073 Staff noted that the northern building (8027) will meet the parking requirement of 21 spaces after the filling in of the loading dock on the west side. Staff has recommended that the guard rail on the east end to be removed for improved and increased circulation. Bicycle parking will be added near the front sidewalk and enhanced landscaping to the front as well as the parking lot. Prior to the case being presented to the Village Board, revised site and elevation plans are needed depicting that the guard rail on the north side will remain. Current drawings show its removal. Another commissioner asked if the number of employees will change. Mr. Loggarakis stated that three more technicians will be added. Recommendations and Voting A motion to approve the request as presented with Condition #1 modified by staff was made for a special use permit for an automotive repair facility at 8027 Lawndale Avenue in an M2 Light Industry zoning district. Motion: S. Berman Second: J. Burman Absent: Franklin, Laxpati, & Mitchell Ayes: 6 Nays: 0 563073