General
Regular MeetingWinnetka, IL · April 3, 2024
Minutes
Minutes adopted 05.22.2024
1 WINNETKA PLAN COMMISSION SPECIAL MEETING MINUTES
2 APRIL 3, 2024
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4 Members Present: Chris Foley, Acting Chairman
5 Jonathan Alt
6 Chris Enck
7 Liz Kunkle
8 Cyrus Subawalla
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10 Members Absent: Matthew Bradley
11 Mamie Case
12 Layla Danley
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14 Non-Voting Members Present: Tina Dalman
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16 Village Staff: David Schoon, Director of Community Development
17 Ann Klaassen, Assistant Director of Community
18 Development
19 Chris Marx, Associate Planner
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21 Call to Order & Roll Call:
22 The meeting was called to order by Acting Chairman Foley at 7:00 p.m. Roll call was taken of the
23 Commission Members present.
24
25 Approval of February 28, 2024, Meeting Minutes:
26 Chairman Foley asked if there were any comments or for a motion to approve the February 28, 2024,
27 meeting minutes. A motion was made by Mr. Alt and seconded by Mr. Subawalla to approve the February
28 28, 2024, meeting minutes. A vote was taken and the motion unanimously passed, 5 to 0:
29 AYES: Alt, Enck, Foley, Kunkle, Subawalla
30 NAYS: None
31 NON-VOTING: Dalman
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33 Public Comment:
34 No comments were made at this time.
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36 Community Development Report:
37 Mr. Schoon stated the Village Council approved the Sacred Heart playground request as well as the Crow
38 Island School subdivision and addition. He also stated the Village Council approved the One Winnetka
39 planned development with the next steps being final plan submission to the Village Council for review and
40 building permit issuance with the earliest activity start being the end of the year or early next year. No
41 questions were raised at this time.
42
43 New Applications:
44 a. Case No. 24-02-SU: 1110 Chatfield Road - Hubbard Woods Elementary School: An application
45 seeking approval of an amendment to an existing Special Use Permit, which allowed an addition on the
46 southwest corner of the existing school building at 1110 Chatfield Road. The requested amendment
47 would allow improvements to existing playgrounds on the school property. The Village Council has final
48 jurisdiction on this request.
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1 Ms. Klaassen stated the request is to amend an existing special use and identified the property’s location
2 and zoning classification. She stated the Comprehensive Plan designated the site as appropriate for
3 institutional uses with the applicant’s use being consistent with the Comprehensive Plan land use
4 designation and zoning. Ms. Klaassen then described the three separate play areas along with the changes
5 to the surface materials, play equipment and equipment relocation. She also stated a new sandbox and
6 other play pieces are proposed for the upper play area by the school building and identified the existing
7 play equipment location. Ms. Klaassen identified the asphalt area to be removed and converted to lawn
8 area and play equipment installation in that area. She also identified the play area legal nonconformity
9 from Hamptondale with the proposed west play area complying with the west setback. Ms. Klaassen also
10 identified the extensive landscape improvements on the southwest lot line adjacent to the residential
11 neighbors and the mechanical equipment and refuse container enclosure landscape screening. She
12 informed the Commission that although not the purview of the Commission, two variations for the front
13 yard setback and impermeable lot coverage are being requested for the improvements. Ms. Klaassen then
14 stated the ZBA and DRB recommended approval of the request and no written comment was received
15 and that one neighbor spoke at the ZBA meeting and expressed strong support. Ms. Klaassen stated
16 following the applicant’s presentation and public comment, a Commission Member may wish to make a
17 motion to recommend approval or denial as indicated on page no. 15. She then asked if there were any
18 questions.
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20 Mr. Alt asked with regard to impermeable surface if the wood chips would allow for water to be absorbed.
21 He also asked if with the asphalt surface reduction if there would be an offset in the numbers. Ms. Klaassen
22 provided the Commission the figures showing a net increase of 1,395 square feet of impermeable lot
23 coverage. Trustee Dalman referred to neighbors’ prior concerns relating to flooding and asked if there are
24 storm water improvements as part of the project. Ms. Klaassen informed the Commission storm water
25 detention was included as part of the addition project that is currently under construction with it being
26 constructed to accommodate the proposed playground improvements. She noted the Village Engineer
27 reviewed preliminary engineering plans for the improvements and is confident the final engineering plans
28 will be approved. Ms. Klaassen also confirmed notice of meetings was provided. No additional questions
29 were raised at this time.
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31 Chairman Foley swore in those speaking to this matter. Katherine Talty, the landscape architect,
32 introduced herself to the Commission and offered to answer any Commission Member questions.
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34 Mr. Subawalla asked if the new storm water detention allowed for the addition and the new impermeable
35 area. Ms. Talty confirmed that is correct and noted the proposed plan greatly reduced the asphalt to
36 balance the amount of impermeable surface added to the site. She then described how storm water
37 detention would be managed on the site and added there would be no issues with floating wood chips,
38 since all the wood chips would be removed as part of this project. Mr. Alt asked where the drains are
39 located and if they would be graded to run water away from neighboring properties. Ms. Talty confirmed
40 that is correct and explained how the drains would be graded toward the new lawn area. She also
41 explained how the new material replacing the wood chips is counted as being 100% impervious in
42 connection with the calculations although it has some impermeability to it. Ms. Talty informed the
43 Commission they met directly with the adjacent neighbors relating to the project. Trustee Dalman then
44 questioned if there would be a problem programmatically for the school in removing so much of the
45 asphalt. Adam Rappaport, with District 36, confirmed they spoke with the school administration, staff,
46 students, etc. and have worked with them to make sure the space would be adequate. Mr. Enck
47 questioned the durability of the grass in the new lawn area. Ms. Talty described how they planned to
48 manage the grass consistency in terms of its use.
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1 Chairman Foley asked if there were any comments from the public. No public comments were made at
2 this time. He then called the matter in for discussion.
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4 Ms. Kunkle described the project appeal as much more palatable and well designed. She also referred to
5 the neighbor’s comments in support of the request. Ms. Kunkle then referred to an illustration of the
6 amount of lawn area and asphalt and the fact drainage would be improved. She concluded she would be
7 in support. Trustee Dalman stated she would also be in support of the request. Ms. Kunkle added she
8 appreciated the project’s design improvement over the prior proposal in terms of its adjacency to the
9 west homeowners. Mr. Enck agreed thought was given to the landscaping improvements along the fence
10 line which would serve to soften the appearance. Mr. Alt agreed with the comments made and stated he
11 would be in support. Chairman Foley noted the nonconforming setback dated back to 1927 and referred
12 to the ZBA and DRB unanimous recommended approvals. He stated he also appreciated the applicant’s
13 working with the neighbors.
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15 Chairman Foley then asked for a motion to recommend approval of the request as noted on page 11 of
16 the staff report. A motion to recommend approval was made by Mr. Alt who referred to the findings. Ms.
17 Kunkle seconded the motion. A vote was taken, and the motion unanimously passed, 5 to 0:
18 AYES: Alt, Enck, Foley, Kunkle, Subawalla
19 NAYS: None
20 NON-VOTING: Dalman
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22 b. Case No. 24-04-SU: 847 Elm Street - Toned Yoga: An application seeking approval of a Special
23 Use Permit submitted by Toned Yoga 2 LLC, as the prospective lessee of the property located at 847 Elm
24 Street to allow a personal fitness facility in the C-2 General Retail Commercial Overlay District. The
25 property is currently owned by Helen James Family Limited Partnership, L.P. The Village Council has
26 final jurisdiction on this request.
27 Mr. Marx distributed written public correspondence regarding the application to the Commission for its
28 review of the special use permit application for a non-retail use in the retail overlay district. He identified
29 the applicant, and the property’s location and zoning classification, noting that the first 50 feet of the
30 property is located within the Commercia Overlay District. Mr. Marx also identified the previous tenant
31 and surrounding businesses. He described the proposed space’s measurements and the applicant’s
32 proposed use, along with some of their retail offerings, class sizes and employees. Mr. Marx explained the
33 applicant’s reasoning for choosing the proposed space and identified the hours of operation.
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35 Mr. Marx stated with regard to parking, he identified one employee parking space at the rear of the
36 building and explained that parking needs were discussed with the applicant. He stated the applicant was
37 provided with the recent Chase Bank parking study that was completed for the proposed planned
38 development at Elm Street and Green Bay Road, which measured customer and employee parking in the
39 same area as the proposed business to determine whether the business’ use can be accommodated. Mr.
40 Marx explained to the Commission how parking would be accommodated for the employees and patrons.
41 He referred to the special use standards on page nos. 68 and 69 for the Commission to consider and stated
42 the Commission may make a motion to recommend approval or denial of the request. Mr. Marx stated
43 the applicant is present to answer questions and asked if there were any questions for the Village staff.
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45 Chairman Foley also asked if there were any questions. Trustee Dalman asked how many parking spaces
46 are on Birch and referred to the surrounding parking spaces available. She noted concerns were raised
47 from West Elm business owners. Mr. Marx responded some of the Birch Street parking is limited in terms
48 of availability to customers, and Mr. Schoon further described the available public (customer) parking
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1 spaces, including more than 20, 4-hour parking spaces on the east side of Birch between Elm and Spruce
2 and additional public parking for customers with limited hours during certain times. Mr. Marx referred to
3 the inventory of parking in the agenda packet with one employee space available at the rear of the
4 building. Trustee Dalman questioned whether the cleaners and nail salon received special use permits.
5 Mr. Schoon stated that special use approval was not needed at the time they occupied the spaces, but
6 would now, as the Overlay District special use classifications having been subsequently amended in 2019.
7 Trustee Dalman then referred to the Commission’s previous discussions regarding removing land uses at
8 the ends of the overlay district from the district. Mr. Enck referred to the Berkshire Hathaway vacancy.
9 Mr. Marx responded the space is vacant and available for leasing and an office use would need special
10 use approval to locate in that space.
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12 Mr. Subawalla asked why there is opposition from surrounding business owners and reference made to
13 the March 29, 2024, letter. Chairman Foley stated the Commission would address the issue during their
14 discussion. No additional questions were raised at this time.
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16 Chairman Foley asked for the applicant’s presentation and swore in those speaking to this matter. Jim
17 Nash of Farnsworth Hill introduced himself as the property manager and provided the Commission with
18 the history relating to the difficulty in leasing the narrow space. He then stated with regard to parking,
19 the rear parking space can fit two vehicles tandemly and he informed the Commission the Stephens family
20 owned most of the buildings on the north side of Elm Street between Chestnut and Birch Streets, and they
21 are very involved with the properties. Mr. Nash then read a letter from the property owner into the
22 record. He informed the Commission it appeared that the Berkshire Hathaway space is vacant, though
23 their lease has not expired, and the property owners were not aware of it being vacated but have been
24 actively marketing the space with a letter of intent recently received from a retail user.
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26 Maddie and Rob Zonino introduced themselves as the founders/owners of Toned Yoga and described the
27 proposed business to the Commission. Mrs. Zonino stated they opened a studio in Lake Bluff last year and
28 have over 200 active members with some being Winnetka residents. Mrs. Zonino stated they have worked
29 with local Winnetka representatives to see if the proposed use would be a good fit and stated there is a
30 need in the community. She referred to the comments made from the local businesses and noted they
31 would have a large retail portion as part of the business and are very involved in partnering with the
32 community and businesses.
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34 Chairman Foley asked if there were any questions. Trustee Dalman asked how long the space was vacant
35 prior to Ellen’s on Elm. Mr. Nash responded he did not specifically remember. Mr. Subawalla asked if there
36 is programming involving music and if so, he asked that sound attenuation be done to benefit the
37 neighbors. Mrs. Zonino agreed with Mr. Subawalla’s suggestion. Mr. Enck asked if the space would not
38 have a dedicated restroom. Mr. Nash described the shared restroom configuration and proposed change
39 to its access directly from the proposed space. Mr. Enck asked if there is a way to encourage patrons to
40 park in certain locations. Mrs. Zonino confirmed that is correct and it is being done at their other location.
41 No additional questions were raised at this time.
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43 Chairman Foley asked for public comment. Max Weigandt, 887 Spruce Street, stated the classes are
44 busiest in the morning at the time when other businesses are not open. He then stated his wife Leslie is
45 very involved with yoga classes around the area and commented that the proposed use would be a good
46 fit for Winnetka. Mr. Weigandt stated the use would be a community builder and is the definition of foot
47 traffic and would support surrounding businesses. He concluded by stating they are in favor of the
48 request.
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1 Chairman Foley called the matter in for discussion and asked for the Commission’s comments. Mr. Alt
2 described the proposal as a wonderful idea and a wonderful business for the community especially for
3 this space which is virtually unleasable. He then stated with regard to the neighboring business owners
4 who would benefit from the business, they should hear their comments in connection with parking and
5 noted Chase Bank would be taking up an additional 30 parking spaces. Mr. Alt then asked if a stipulation
6 should be included with an approval, he referred to the applicant’s willingness to ask patrons to park in
7 certain locations which would please everyone in the West Elm business district.
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9 Ms. Kunkle stated she is also in favor of the request and since it is located at the end of the overlay district,
10 she is not as concerned. She referred to the very narrow space making it very difficult to lease and referred
11 to the public comments made. Ms. Kunkle also stated the hours of operation would benefit the
12 surrounding businesses as well as the fact that there would be a retail component. She concluded by
13 stating she is in favor. Trustee Dalman stated certain existing businesses are concerned with parking and
14 referred to previous high vacancy rates which led to more available parking but now with more
15 occupancies parking spaces seem more limited. She described the situation as difficult and referred to the
16 business as one that is desired by the community. Trustee Dalman referred to the parking survey
17 submitted to the Village Council which was done by those who signed the submitted letter and
18 commented an existing business does not have the right to block a new business from coming in. She
19 described the proposed use as fantastic which had local support with no conflict with the hours of
20 operation. Trustee Dalman noted for the record parking is an ongoing discussion at the Village Council
21 level.
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23 Mr. Subawalla described the concerns relating to parking as overrated and identified sound attenuation
24 as his only concern. Mr. Enck stated for special use discussions, he referred to real estate offices and a
25 bank which serve customers coming in for a certain purpose and not patronizing other businesses. He
26 described the proposal as positive which would serve other businesses with its location at the west end
27 of the central business district making it walkable. Mr. Enck also referred to the applicant’s offer to ask
28 patrons to park in certain locations and described the request as a positive addition to an underutilized
29 retail overlay district area. Chairman Foley described parking and the retail overlay district as being issues
30 in connection with requests of this type. He then stated for the location at the edge of the overlay district,
31 it bore careful consideration and referred to the public comment for and against the request. Chairman
32 Foley referred to the applicant including retail as part of the business in the appropriate location inside
33 the building and agreed with the comments made relating to parking and questioned whether a parking
34 condition should be included as part of the approval.
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36 Ms. Kunkle stated she did not feel a parking condition should be included. Mr. Enck suggested the
37 applicant speak with the Village staff and for any concerns that arise from other business owners, it could
38 be addressed informally.
39
40 Chairman Foley concluded the request is consistent with special use criteria nos. 1-12 and asked for a
41 motion to recommend approval as indicated on page 68. A motion was made by Ms. Kunkle to
42 recommend approval of the requested special use to allow Toned Yoga 2 LLC to operate a personal fitness
43 facility at 847 Elm Street within the C-2 Commercial Overlay District based on the findings of fact and
44 being subject to no conditions. Mr. Enck seconded the motion. A vote was taken and the motion
45 unanimously passed, 5 to 0:
46 AYES: Alt, Enck, Foley, Kunkle, Subawalla
47 NAYS: None
48 NON-VOTING: Dalman
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1 New Business.
2 a. April 24, 2024 Meeting – Quorum check.
3 An update with regard to the post office site near Dwyer Park was provided by Mr. Schoon and Trustee
4 Dalman. Trustee Dalman also informed the Commission the Village Council continued to discuss parking
5 issues in the Village. Mr. Schoon confirmed there would not be an April 2024 meeting since none of the
6 items on the meeting agenda were continued.
7
8 Adjournment:
9 Chairman Foley asked for a motion to adjourn. A motion to adjourn was made by Ms. Kunkle and seconded
10 by Mr. Alt. A vote was taken and the motion unanimously passed, 5 to 0:
11 AYES: Alt, Enck, Foley, Kunkle, Subawalla
12 NAYS: None
13 NON-VOTING: Dalman
14 The meeting was adjourned at 8:30 p.m.
15
16 Respectfully submitted,
17
18 Antionette Johnson
19 Recording Secretary
Agenda
Village of Winnetka
Plan Commission Special Meeting
April 3, 2024 at 7:00 PM
Winnetka Village Hall Council Chambers
510 Green Bay Road
AGENDA
1. Call to Order & Roll Call
2. Approval of Minutes
a. February 28, 2024, Regular Meeting Minutes
3. Public Comments
4. Community Development Report
5. New Applications
a. Case No. 24-02-SU: 1110 Chatfield Road - Hubbard Woods Elementary
School: An application seeking approval of an amendment to an existing
Special Use Permit, which allowed an addition on the southwest corner of the
existing school building at 1110 Chatfield Road. The requested amendment
would allow improvements to existing playgrounds on the school property. The
Village Council has final jurisdiction on this request.
b. Case No. 24-04-SU: 847 Elm Street - Toned Yoga: An application seeking
approval of a Special Use Permit submitted by Toned Yoga 2 LLC, as the
prospective lessee of the property located at 847 Elm Street to allow a personal
fitness facility in the C-2 General Retail Commercial Overlay District. The
property is currently owned by Helen James Family Limited Partnership,
L.P. The Village Council has final jurisdication on this request.
6. New Business
a. April 24, 2024, Regular Meeting - Quorum Check
7. Adjournment
NOTICE
Public comment is permitted on all agenda items at the meeting. If you wish to provide testimony or comments
prior to the meeting, you may provide them one of two ways: (1) by sending an email to planning@winnetka.org; or
by sending a letter to Community Development, Village of Winnetka, 510 Green Bay Road, Winnetka, IL 60093. All
agenda materials are available at www.villageofwinnetka.org/agendacenter.
The Village of Winnetka, in compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, requests that persons with
disabilities, who require certain accommodations to allow them to observe and/or participate in this meeting or have
questions about the accessibility of the meeting or facilities contact the Village ADA Coordinator at 510 Green Bay
Road, Winnetka, Illinois 60093, (Telephone (847) 716-3543; T.D.D. (847) 501-6041).
Packet
Village of Winnetka
Plan Commission Special Meeting
April 3, 2024 at 7:00 PM
Winnetka Village Hall Council Chambers
510 Green Bay Road
AGENDA
1. Call to Order & Roll Call
2. Approval of Minutes
a. February 28, 2024, Regular Meeting Minutes
3. Public Comments
4. Community Development Report
5. New Applications
a. Case No. 24-02-SU: 1110 Chatfield Road - Hubbard Woods Elementary
School: An application seeking approval of an amendment to an existing
Special Use Permit, which allowed an addition on the southwest corner of the
existing school building at 1110 Chatfield Road. The requested amendment
would allow improvements to existing playgrounds on the school property. The
Village Council has final jurisdiction on this request.
b. Case No. 24-04-SU: 847 Elm Street - Toned Yoga: An application seeking
approval of a Special Use Permit submitted by Toned Yoga 2 LLC, as the
prospective lessee of the property located at 847 Elm Street to allow a personal
fitness facility in the C-2 General Retail Commercial Overlay District. The
property is currently owned by Helen James Family Limited Partnership,
L.P. The Village Council has final jurisdication on this request.
6. New Business
a. April 24, 2024, Regular Meeting - Quorum Check
7. Adjournment
NOTICE
Public comment is permitted on all agenda items at the meeting. If you wish to provide testimony or comments
prior to the meeting, you may provide them one of two ways: (1) by sending an email to planning@winnetka.org; or
by sending a letter to Community Development, Village of Winnetka, 510 Green Bay Road, Winnetka, IL 60093. All
agenda materials are available at www.villageofwinnetka.org/agendacenter.
The Village of Winnetka, in compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, requests that persons with
disabilities, who require certain accommodations to allow them to observe and/or participate in this meeting or have
questions about the accessibility of the meeting or facilities contact the Village ADA Coordinator at 510 Green Bay
Road, Winnetka, Illinois 60093, (Telephone (847) 716-3543; T.D.D. (847) 501-6041).
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1 WINNETKA PLAN COMMISSION REGULAR MEETING MINUTES
2 FEBRUARY 28, 2024
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4 Members Present: Layla Danley, Chairperson
5 Jonathan Alt
6 Matthew Bradley
7 Chris Enck
8 Chris Foley
9 Liz Kunkle
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11 Members Absent: Mamie Case
12 Cyrus Subawalla
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14 Non-Voting Members Absent: Tina Dalman
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16 Village Staff: David Schoon, Director of Community Development
17 Ann Klaassen, Assistant Director of Community
18 Development
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20 Call to Order & Roll Call:
21 The meeting was called to order by Chairperson Danley at 7:04 p.m. Ms. Klaassen took roll call of the
22 Commission Members present.
23
24 Approval of January 24, 2024, Meeting Minutes:
25 Chairperson Danley asked for a motion to approve the January 24, 2024, meeting minutes. A motion to
26 approve the January 24, 2024, minutes was made by Mr. Bradley and seconded by Mr. Foley. A vote was
27 taken and the motion unanimously passed, 6 to 0:
28 AYES: Alt, Bradley Danley, Enck, Foley, Kunkle
29 NAYS: None
30
31 Public Comment:
32 No comments were made at this time.
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34 Community Development Report:
35 Mr. Schoon provided an update on the Chase Bank special use permit application for the temporary retail
36 banking facility on Lincoln Avenue as well as the planned development application.
37
38 New Applications:
39 a. Case No. 24-01-SU: 1095 Gage Street - Sacred Heart School: An application seeking approval of
40 an amendment to an existing Special Use Permit, which allowed construction of an addition on the west
41 side of the existing school building at 1095 Gage Street. The requested amendment would allow
42 improvements to the existing playground located on the north side of the existing school building. The
43 Village Council has final jurisdiction on this request.
44 Mr. Bradley identified his affiliation with the applicant and stated he would not have a conflict of interest
45 considering the application. Ms. Klaassen identified the site’s location, zoning classification and limited
46 range of special uses allowed in the multi-family residential zoning district noting the applicant’s use is
47 consistent with the Comprehensive Plan. She then referred to the existing and proposed site condition
48 photos and outlined the proposed improvements in detail. Ms. Klaassen also identified the proposed 6
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February 28, 2024 Page 2
1 foot and 8 foot high proposed fencing on the site as well as renderings of proposed play equipment and
2 play surface materials. She noted that although not the purview of the Commission it was important to
3 note that four zoning variations are requested as part of the approval with the applicant intending to
4 provide the necessary infiltration system beneath the rubberized surface and artificial turf to receive a
5 25% impermeable lot coverage allowance. Ms. Klaassen stated the final design was not yet determined
6 and would result in an impermeable lot coverage decrease if the surfaces qualified for the allowance. She
7 stated the ZBA and DRB recommended approval of the request and proposed improvements with the one
8 public comment received included in the agenda materials. Ms. Klaassen stated following the applicant’s
9 presentation, public comment and Commission discussion, a Commission Member may wish to make a
10 motion as indicated beginning on page no. 15. She then asked if there were any questions.
11
12 Chairperson Danley also asked if there were any questions. No questions were raised at this time.
13
14 Chairperson Danley swore in those speaking to this matter. Matt Cronin, the project architect and Andrew
15 Heinen of Kimley-Horn introduced themselves to the Commission. Mr. Cronin informed the Commission
16 the school held open houses which resulted in positive feedback with the neighbors’ questions being
17 addressed. He stated with regard to the engineering design, they are required to have an infiltration
18 system and are working through the details. Mr. Cronin then asked if there were any questions.
19
20 Mr. Foley questioned the rationale for the 8 foot high fencing. Mr. Cronin stated that some neighbors
21 would like a 20-foot fence to prevent balls from going onto their property. He explained that they
22 relocated the basketball hoops to help alleviate that issue. Mr. Cronin explained that the fence height
23 would step down to 6 feet along portions of the side lot lines to be respectful of neighbors and the public
24 view. He also stated the proposed composite fencing would allow for better maintenance. No additional
25 questions were raised at this time.
26
27 Chairperson Danley asked for public comment. No comments were made at this time. She then called the
28 matter in for discussion.
29
30 Mr. Alt commented the project is good for the school and the change from blacktop to a portion being an
31 artificial field is also an improvement for the area at large. He commended the applicant for the project
32 and stated he is in support. Ms. Kunkle stated as an EFC member, she supported the project and with
33 regard to zero waste, she would not prefer vinyl artificial turf and the rubber play surface material but
34 would prefer to see natural options. She agreed there would be an overall benefit as a result of the project.
35 Mr. Foley identified the school as a Winnetka institution and stated he is in favor of the playground being
36 made better and safer. He also described the proposed surface as state of the art as well as fence material
37 improvement. He added the request is consistent with the Comprehensive Plan and the special use
38 standards. Mr. Foley stated he is also in favor of the request. Mr. Enck stated it is an overall improvement
39 and that he would hope to see the existing play equipment be repurposed, if possible, rather than going
40 to a landfill. Chairperson Danley agreed with the comments made and added the plan for tree
41 maintenance and the addition of trees is appreciated as well as the applicant working with the neighbors.
42 She stated she is also in favor of the request.
43
44 Chairperson Danley then asked for a motion. Mr. Foley moved to recommend approval of the amendment
45 to the existing special use as indicated on page nos. 15 and 16. Ms. Kunkle seconded the motion. A vote
46 was taken and the motion unanimously passed, 5 to 0:
47 AYES: Alt, Danley, Enck, Foley, Kunkle
48 NAYS: None
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February 28, 2024 Page 3
1 NON-VOTING: Bradley
2
3 New Business.
4 a. March 27, 2024, Meeting – Quorum check.
5 The Commission Members discussed their availability and alternate meeting dates.
6
7 Adjournment:
8 Chairperson Danley asked for a motion to adjourn. A motion to adjourn was made by Ms. Kunkle. The
9 motion was seconded by Mr. Alt. A vote was taken and the motion unanimously passed, 6 to 0:
10 AYES: Alt, Bradley Danley, Enck, Foley, Kunkle
11 NAYS: None
12
13 The meeting was adjourned at 7:30 p.m.
14
15 Respectfully submitted,
16
17 Antionette Johnson
18 Recording Secretary
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MEMORANDUM
VILLAGE OF WINNETKA
COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT DEPARTMENT
TO: PLAN COMMISSION
FROM: ANN KLAASSEN, ASSISTANT DIRECTOR
DATE: MARCH 22, 2024
SUBJECT: HUBBARD WOODS ELEMENTARY SCHOOL – 1110 CHATFIELD ROAD
SPECIAL USE PERMIT (CASE NO. 24-02-SU)
INTRODUCTION
On April 3, 2024, the Plan Commission is scheduled to hold a public hearing on an application submitted
by Winnetka Public School District 36 (the “Applicant”), as the owner of the property located at 1110
Chatfield Road (the “Subject Property”). The Applicant is proposing improvements to existing playgrounds
located on the Subject Property and requests approval of the following relief:
1. Approval of an amendment to an existing Special Use Permit that allowed construction of an
addition on the southwest corner of the existing school building on the Subject Property. The
requested amendment would allow improvements to existing playgrounds on the Subject
Property, which is located in the R-4 Single-Family Residential Zoning District.
As will be discussed later in this report, the Applicant has also submitted a variation application for the
following variations, to allow the proposed improvements: (a) impermeable lot coverage; and (b) front
yard setback. The Zoning Board of Appeals considered the special use permit and variation requests on
March 11, 2024, and recommended by a vote of 6-0, approval of the requested relief for the proposed
improvements. Additionally, the Applicant submitted an application for a Certificate of Appropriateness,
which was considered by the Design Review Board (DRB) on March 20, 2024. By a vote of 5-0, the DRB
recommended approval of the design of the proposed improvements.
A sign has been posted on the Subject Property indicating the time and date of the Plan Commission public
hearing. A mail notice has been sent to property owners within 250 feet of the Subject Property, in
compliance with the Zoning Ordinance. The hearing was properly noticed in the Winnetka Talk on March
14, 2024. As of the date of this memo, staff has not received any written comment from the public
regarding this application.
The Village Council has final jurisdiction on this request as only the Council has the authority to grant or
amend a Special Use Permit.
PROPERTY DESCRIPTION
The Subject Property, which is approximately 2.92 acres (127,273 square feet) in size, is located on the
south side of Chatfield Road between Gordon Terrace and Burr Avenue and contains Hubbard Woods
Elementary School (see Figure 1). The Subject Property has three front yards, with street frontage along
Chatfield Road to the north, Burr and Laurel Avenues to the east, and Gordon Terrace and Hamptondale
Avenue to the west.
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The Comprehensive Plan designates the Subject Property as appropriate for “Institutional (Religious
Institution, School, Governmental & Other Facilities” uses (see Figure 2). The property is zoned R-4 Single
Family Residential, and it is bordered by R-4 Single Family Residential to the north, east, and west, and
R-2 Single Family Residential to the southeast and southwest (see Figure 3).
In addition to single-family residential uses, the R-4 District allows a limited range of additional uses by
Special Use Permit. Allowed Special Uses in the R-4 District include (a) church or temple; (b) public
school, elementary and high, or private school having a curriculum equivalent to a public elementary
school, public high school or public institution of higher learning; and (c) library.
The Applicant’s use of the Subject Property as a school is generally consistent with the Comprehensive
Plan land use designation and the R-4 zoning district.
Subject
Property
Figure 1 – Aerial Map
Figure 2 - Comprehensive Plan Land Use Map – Winnetka Futures 2040
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Subject
Property
Figure 3 – Zoning Map
In addition to the Comprehensive Plan Future Land Use Map, the Winnetka Futures 2040 Plan contains
vision statements and goals that are relevant to the proposed application, including the following:
Quality Livable Neighborhoods Vision Statement: A community of connected neighborhoods with
safe, pedestrian-oriented streets, tree-lined parkways, and a variety of well-maintained housing
offerings to meet the needs of all of its residents and create a unique and powerful sense of place.
Goal 1.4: The Village will continue to ensure institutional uses, such as schools, religious
institutions, and the Public Library, are compatible with the residential neighborhoods in
which they are located.
Educational Excellence Vision Statement: A community with a strong heritage rooted in education
that acknowledges the whole student, fosters creativity and confidence, inspires lifelong learning,
and develops civic responsibility.
Goal 5.1: Recognizing that educational excellence is one of the primary reasons residents
choose Winnetka, the Village will support the community’s public school districts, private
schools, and other educational organizations by fostering a culture of student
engagement and lifelong learning as well as supporting the health and safety of students.
PROPERTY HISTORY AND PREVIOUS ZONING APPLICATIONS
Hubbard Woods School was constructed circa 1911. There have been several additions and various other
improvements to the school and Subject Property over the years. There are twelve (12) previous zoning
cases on file for the Subject Property:
1. In 1927, ZBA Case No. 282 was approved for a front yard setback variation to allow an addition
to the school;
2. In 1953, ZBA Case No. 788 was approved for a front yard setback variation to allow an addition
to the school;
3. Ordinance M-287-90 was adopted in February 1990 by the Village Council, granting a special use
permit and variations to allow construction of an addition on the south side of the existing school
building. The approved variations were for (a) GFA; (b) roofed lot coverage; (c) impermeable lot
coverage; and (d) front yard setback from Laurel and Burr Avenues;
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4. Ordinance M-472-96 was adopted in October 1996 by the Village Council, granting a special use
permit and variations to allow a temporary mobile classroom structure and playground
improvements. The approved variations were for GFA and roofed lot coverage;
5. Ordinance M-481-96 was adopted in January 1997 by the Village Council, granting a front yard
setback variation to allow play equipment;
6. In 1997, ZBA Case No. 97-14-SU was a request to allow a temporary mobile classroom that would
have exceeded the maximum permitted GFA. The application was withdrawn;
7. Ordinance M-528-98 was adopted in June 1998 by the Village Council, granting an amendment
to a special use permit and variations to allow the construction of three one-story additions to
the existing school building. The approved variations were for (a) GFA; (b) roofed lot coverage;
and (c) impermeable lot coverage;
8. Ordinance M-578-99 was adopted in June 1999 by the Village Council, granting a front yard
setback variation to allow play equipment within the minimum required front yard setback along
Hamptondale Avenue;
9. Ordinance M-18-2006 was adopted in August 2006 by the Village Council, granting variations to
allow playground improvements, a new storage shed, and an Outdoor Environmental Learning
Area. The approved variations were for (a) GFA; (b) roofed lot coverage; and (c) impermeable lot
coverage;
10. Ordinance M-5-2017 was adopted in May 2017 by the Village Council, granting a special use
permit and a front yard setback variation to allow playground improvements within the minimum
required front yard setback along Hamptondale Avenue;
11. Ordinance M-07-2022 was adopted on April 19, 2022, by the Village Council, granting an
amendment to a special use permit, variations, and a certificate of appropriateness to allow
improvements to an existing playground located on the north and west side of the Subject
Property. The approved variations were for impermeable lot coverage and the side yard setback
from the west property line. The playground improvements approved with the adoption of M-
07-2022 were never constructed; and
12. Ordinance M-07-2023 (Attachment C) was adopted on April 18, 2023, by the Village Council,
granting an amendment to a special use permit, variations, and a certificate of appropriateness
to allow construction of an addition to the existing school building and site improvements on the
Subject Property. The approved variations were for (a) GFA; (b) roofed lot coverage; and (c)
impermeable lot coverage (ILC). Prior to the Village Council’s consideration of M-07-2023, the
Applicant rescinded its application for an amendment to a special use permit and variations for
the playground improvements approved in 2022. Therefore, the ILC approved with the adoption
of Ordinance M-07-2023 did not include the area of the rubberized play surface proposed in 2022.
Figures 4 and 5 on the following page are current photos of the site where the improvements are
proposed.
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Woodchip Play Surface to be
Replaced with Rubberized
Poured-in-Place Surface
Figure 4 – Subject Property – Kindergarten Playground
(Play equipment in foreground to remain)
Existing Play
Surfaces to be
Replaced with
Synthetic Turf
Figure 5 – Upper Play Area
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Play Equipment
to be Removed
Figure 6 – Subject Property – Looking North
(Photo taken in 2023, prior to commencement of current construction project)
PROPOSED PLAN
The Applicant is proposing improvements to three separate play areas on the Subject Property: (i) the
kindergarten play area, which is the play area closest to Hamptondale Avenue, (ii) the west play area
located along the southwesterly property line adjacent to single-family residences, and (iii) the upper play
area, which is located next to the building (see Figure 6). The specific improvements for each play area
are described below.
Kindergarten Play Area: The existing woodchip play surface would be replaced with a poured-in place
rubber play surface, measuring 2,600 square feet. The existing play equipment would remain the same
and in its current location. The poured-in-place surface would be setback 4’-2” from the westerly property
line along Hamptondale Avenue.
West Play Area: Approximately 7,300 square feet of existing asphalt located towards the center of the
Subject Property would be removed and converted into lawn area. The existing play equipment and
woodchip play surface would be removed. New play equipment installed on a poured-in-place rubber
play surface would be located in a new play area, south and east of the existing play area (see Figure 7).
The proposed equipment would be in a palette of green and brown and supplied by NuToys Leisure
Products, specifically from the manufacturer Landscape Structures. The tallest piece of play equipment
would be 12 feet in height. This new play area would measure 4,340 square feet and be setback 30 feet
from the southeasterly property line along Laurel Avenue and 23’-10” from the southwesterly property
line.
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Upper Play Area: The existing synthetic turf would be replaced with new synthetic turf and slightly
reconfigured, along with the concrete paths. The existing bridge would be relocated within the play area
and the existing covered gazebo/pergola structures would remain. In addition to a new sand box, a few
small pieces of play equipment are proposed.
The proposed playground improvements represent a net increase in impermeable lot coverage of 1,395
square feet. The proposed site improvements also include extensive landscaping along the southwesterly
property line, which is shared with the adjacent residential neighbors, as well as landscaping to screen the
mechanical enclosure that was approved with the addition in 2023.
Excerpts of the existing and proposed site plans, landscape plan, and renderings of the proposed
equipment are provided below and on the next pages as Figures 7 through 12. The complete set of plans,
including the specific plant list associated with the landscape plan, as well as photos of the three existing
play areas are provided in the application materials, which are included in this report as Attachment B.
Chatfield Road
Existing
Laurel Avenue
Upper Play
Area
Existing
Kindergarten
Play Area
Hamptondale Existing
Avenue West Play
Area
Figure 7 – Existing Site Plan
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Upper Play
Area
Kindergarten
Play Area Proposed
West Play
Area
Figure 8 – Proposed Location Plan
Figure 9 – Proposed Site Plan – West Campus
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Figure 10 – Proposed Landscape Plan
Figure 11 – Rendering of Proposed Play Equipment – West Play Area
Figure 12 – Proposed Play Equipment – Upper Play Area
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The Applicant has submitted preliminary engineering plans that have been reviewed by the Village
Engineer. Based on these preliminary engineering plans and discussions between the Village Engineer
and the Applicant’s engineering team, the Village Engineer is confident the final engineering plans will be
approved for the proposed improvements. Final engineering plans are required with the submittal of the
necessary permits to construct the proposed improvements. Figure 13 below represents the Subject
Property’s proximity to the floodplain; the cyan represents the 100-year floodplain.
Subject
Property
Figure 13 - GIS Floodplain Map
ZONING RELIEF
Although not part of the Commission’s consideration, it should be noted that two variations are being
requested to allow the proposed playground improvements to (i) exceed the maximum permitted
impermeable lot coverage (ILC); and (ii) provide less than the minimum required front yard setback from
the northwesterly property line along Hamptondale Avenue. The existing improvements on the Subject
Property are already nonconforming with respect to the maximum permitted ILC and the minimum
required front yard setback.
CONSIDERATION BY OTHER ADVISORY BOARDS/COMMISSIONS
As noted earlier in this report, the Zoning Board of Appeals (ZBA) considered the request on March 11,
2024. After hearing from the Applicant and one adjacent neighbor to the west of Subject Property who
expressed strong support of the request, the Board discussed the item and recommended approval by a
vote of 6-0. The Board was very complimentary of the Applicant for working with the neighbors to find
a plan that addressed the neighbors’ concerns while also meeting the needs of the school.
The Design Review Board (DRB) considered the Certificate of Appropriateness for the proposed
improvements on March 20, 2024. After hearing from the Applicant and no members of the public, the
Board discussed the item and recommended approval by a vote of 5-0.
FINDINGS & RECOMMENDATION
The Plan Commission is charged with evaluating Special Uses for consistency with the Comprehensive
Plan, as well as the six standards for granting special use permits. As outlined earlier in this report, one
of the goals of the Comprehensive Plan is for the Village to “continue to ensure institutional uses, such as
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schools, religious institutions, and the Public Library, are compatible with the residential neighborhoods
in which they are located.” The draft recommendation below lists another relevant goal from the
Winnetka Futures 2040 Plan. Excerpts of the Comprehensive Plan are included in this report as
Attachment A.
The Plan Commission is to consider whether or not the requested amendment to the existing special use,
granted by a previous ordinance, to allow improvements to existing playgrounds located at Hubbard
Woods Elementary School is consistent with the Village’s Comprehensive Plan and with the Village’s
special use permit standards.
Following conclusion of public comment and Commission discussion, the Commission may choose to
consider the following motion:
The Plan Commission recommends approval [denial] of the requested amendment to the existing
special use granted by Ordinance M-07-2023 to allow improvements to existing playgrounds on
the Subject Property, based on the following findings of fact:
1. The proposed playground improvements are [are not] consistent with the Comprehensive
Plan’s Land Use Map designation of the Subject Property as appropriate for “Institutional
(Religious Institution, School, Governmental & Other Facilities)” and is [is not] consistent
with the following goals of Pillar 1: Quality Livable Neighborhoods and Pillar 5: Educational
Excellence of the Winnetka Futures 2040 Comprehensive Plan:
a. “The Village will continue to ensure institutional uses, such as schools, religious
institutions, and the Public Library, are compatible with the residential
neighborhoods in which they are located” (Goal 1.4); and
b. “Recognizing that educational excellence is one of the primary reasons residents
choose Winnetka, the Village will support the community’s public school districts,
private schools, and other educational organizations by fostering a culture of
student engagement and lifelong learning as well as supporting the health and
safety of students” (Goal 5.1).
2. The proposed playground improvements are [are not] consistent with the Standards for
granting of Special Use Permits, as follows:
a. That the establishment, maintenance and operation of the special use will not be
detrimental to or endanger the public health, safety, comfort, morals or general
welfare;
b. That the special use will not be substantially injurious to the use and enjoyment of
other property in the immediate vicinity which are permitted by right in the district
or districts of concern, nor substantially diminish or impair property values in the
immediate vicinity;
c. That the establishment of the special use will not impede the normal and orderly
development or improvement of other property in the immediate vicinity for uses
permitted by right in the district or districts of concern;
d. That adequate measures have been or will be taken to provide ingress and egress
in a manner which minimizes pedestrian and vehicular traffic congestion in the
public ways;
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e. That adequate parking, utilities, access roads, drainage and other facilities
necessary to the operation of the special use exist or are to be provided; and
f. That the special use in all other respects conforms to the applicable regulations of
this and other Village ordinances and codes.
[The amendment to the special use for the playground improvements should only be approved
subject to the following conditions…]
ATTACHMENTS
Attachment A: Comprehensive Plan Excerpts (Pillars 1 and 5)
Attachment B: Application Materials
Attachment C: Ordinance M-07-2023, adopted April 18, 2023
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ATTACHMENT A
PILLAR 1:
Quality Livable Neighborhoods
Vision Statement: A community of connected neighborhoods with safe, pedestrian-oriented streets,
tree-lined parkways, and a variety of well-maintained housing offerings to meet the needs of all of its
residents and create a unique and powerful sense of place
Goal 1.1: The Village will encourage renovation of existing homes and construction of new homes to be contextually
consistent with existing single-family housing in its neighborhood.
Goal 1.2: The Village will continue to explore housing diversity and address the housing gap to provide a supply that
supports changing demographic needs and ensures a variety of product types, options, and costs available to seniors,
empty nesters, families, and young residents.
Goal 1.3: The Village will maintain and enhance the walkable and bicycle-friendly nature of the community’s
neighborhoods.
Goal 1.4: The Village will continue to ensure institutional uses, such as schools, religious institutions, and the Public
Library, are compatible with the residential neighborhoods in which they are located.
Goal 1.5: The Village will continue to support its policies and residents’ efforts that maintain and enhance inviting,
neighborly, and sustainable outdoor spaces in our residential neighborhoods and the public parkways.
Goal 1.6: The Village will encourage multi-family unit development in and near the downtown commercial districts.
Goal 1.7: The Village will continue to ensure that open space uses, such as Park District parks, beaches, and facilities,
are compatible with the residential neighborhoods in which they are located.
Winnetka Futures 2040 Plan includes ten Community Pillars. The following section describes Winnetka’s vision for
Pillar 1: Quality Livable Neighborhoods. A summary of the existing conditions analysis along with community input received over
the course of the process are shared in the next few pages. Following that is a list of actionable initiatives for each of the goals
listed above.
Note that the order of goals and initiatives does not reflect their level of priority.
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PILLAR 5:
Educational Excellence
Vision Statement: A community with a strong heritage rooted in education that acknowledges
the whole student, fosters creativity and confidence, inspires lifelong learning, and develops civic
responsibility.
Goal 5.1: Recognizing that educational excellence is one of the primary reasons residents choose Winnetka, the Village
will support the community’s public school districts, private schools, and other educational organizations by fostering a
culture of student engagement and lifelong learning, as well as supporting the health and safety of students.
Goal 5.2: The Village will seek to collaborate with education-focused organizations to find synergies and efficiencies by
sharing facilities, resources, and other assets.
Goal 5.3: The Village will create a child-friendly environment that supports safety and independence.
Winnetka Futures 2040 Plan includes ten Community Pillars. The following section describes Winnetka’s vision for
Pillar 5: Educational Excellence. A summary of the existing conditions analysis along with community input received over the
course of the process are shared in the next few pages. Following that is a list of actionable initiatives for each of the goals listed
above.
Note that the order of goals and initiatives does not reflect their level of priority.
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ATTACHMENT B
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Hubbard Woods School Playground Enhancements
Project narrative
School District 36 respectfully submits this application for a zoning variance and special use permit to
enhance existing outdoor recreational areas on its Hubbard Woods School campus. As part of this project,
the District seeks to remove a portion of its asphalt play yard to increase the amount of lawn area, replace
vintage play equipment that has aged past its useful life, replace the engineered fiber woodchips with
poured-in-place rubber safety surfacing and renovate the upper play area space adjacent to the building.
Currently, Hubbard Woods School has three separate play areas that will be affected by this enhancement,
referred to as the Kindergarten, west and upper play area. All existing play equipment will be removed
from the west play area and the space will be incorporated into a new lawn and landscaped border that
runs the length of the west property line. The west play area will be relocated to the south and setback a
substantial 30’ from both the side and front property lines. Both the west and Kindergarten play areas
will have poured-in-place rubber play surfacing under the equipment in accordance with all safety
requirements. The upper play area will be renovated with new synthetic turf surfacing, a small sandbox,
a minimal amount of permanent play equipment and reconfigured concrete paths. The exiting pergola
structures will be maintained.
The principal of Hubbard Woods School gathered input from a group of teachers, students and parents
representing all grade levels instructed at the school. Attention was focused on adding play pieces that
allow the greatest opportunity for inclusive play, serving all the students at Hubbard Woods.
Consideration of adjacent neighbors was a priority in determining the relocation of the west play area and
layout of the new play equipment. Substantial landscaping has been added to the perimeter to further
buffer the school’s outdoor activities. The District met with the adjacent neighbors to garner their
feedback and the new plans were met favorably.
A comprehensive grading and stormwater management plan prepared by Eriksson Engineering
accompanies this application and will be submitted to the Village Engineering Department as part of the
permit process.
The District seeks approval to install this play equipment during the school’s summer break with a planned
commencement of June 2024. Depending on the outcome of the competitive bid process and related
budgetary constraints, the project my be installed in phases.
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Special Use Standards Commentary – Hubbard Woods School
1. That the establishment, maintenance, and options of the Special Use will not be
detrimental to or endanger the public health, safety, comfort, morals, or general welfare;
Hubbard Woods School seeks approval of this Special Use to allow the reconfiguration of its
campus outdoor space including: a) the removal of existing asphalt to establish more green space,
b) renovation of the upper play area, adjacent to the building, c) replacement and relocation of
aging play equipment and d) the installation of rubberized safety surface in their existing
Kindergarten playground. The new surface will provide a more accessible route for students with
mobility issues. The renovation of the existing play areas will provide a safe, inclusive play
experience for all Hubbard Woods’ students. The project will be installed observing public health,
safety, comfort, morals and general welfare.
2. That the Special Use will not substantially injurious to the use and enjoyment of other
property in the immediate vicinity which are permitted by right in the district or districts of concern,
nor substantially diminish or impair property values in the immediate vicinity;
The proposed, renovated Hubbard Woods School campus has been sensitively designed to respect
the immediate neighbors. The relocation of the west play area and the introduction of additional
green space was conceived to provide more of a buffer to the neighbors along the west property
line. Equipment was placed at an increased side-yard setback with the intention to observe the
privacy of adjacent backyards and additional landscaping has been included to provide a visual
buffer. Having this lovely resource near homes in the area will only enhance the appeal to property
owners in that the playground will be appropriately maintained and safety measures and
guidelines will be followed throughout the installation process. The current plans meet all safety
regulations and the structures themselves are attractive.
3. That the establishment of Special Use will not impede the normal and orderly development
or improvement of other property in the immediate vicinity for uses permitted by right in the district
or districts of concern;
The playground area and location on the property were consciously selected to preserve
neighboring lots’ privacy and provide a visual buffer to the play activity. The design is in keeping
with the type and rough dimensions of the existing equipment. The surrounding neighborhood will
not be impacted negatively nor will the normal and orderly development be impeded.
4. That adequate measures have been or will be taken to provide ingress and egress in a
manner which minimize pedestrian and vehicular traffic congestion in the public ways;
The proposed site improvements and installation of the new playground equipment will in no way
impede the normal activities that occur around Hubbard Woods School. The pedestrian and
vehicular traffic will remain unchanged by the replacement of the play equipment. Furthermore,
the District will use good judgment and decision making as to when the equipment will be installed,
ensuring, to the best of our ability, that traffic and sidewalks will not be obstructed for users.
5. The adequate parking, utilities, access roads, drainage, and other facilities necessary to
the operation of the Special Use exits or are to be provided;
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The playground project does not require changes to existing parking, roads, drainage or facilities.
The District will ensure that any disruption to the neighbors due to the installation of the new
equipment will be minimal. We will provide information to the neighbors regarding the installation
process.
6. That the Special Use in all other respects conforms to the applicable regulations of this
and other village ordinances and code.
The school district is obliged to follow the safety rules and regulations stated in school code, which
ensures a safe playground for children to enjoy. The District will comply with all Village regulations,
ordinances and codes in this process.
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EXISTING CONDITIONS
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UPPER
PLAY AREA
SURFACE AREA CALCULATIONS - UPPER PLAY AREA
PLAY AREA TO BE REMOVED: - 3,932 SF
(IMPERMEABLE)
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EXISTING TREES TO BE REMOVED (2) EXISTING STRUCTURES TO REMAIN EXISTING BRIDGE TO BE RELOCATED
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EXISTING PLAY SURFACE TO BE REPLACED
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TREE
PROTECTION
FENCING
EXISTING
PATIO
EXISTING
SCHOOL
TREE
PROTECTION EXISTING
FENCING EXISTING
BRIDGE BOULDER
PLAY HOUSE
TO REMOVE
SYNTHETIC
TREE TO BE TURF
REMOVED
SAND BOX
850 sf
COVERED
WOOD
STRUCTURE
COVERED
WOOD
EXISTING STRUCTURE
BUTTERFLY
GARDEN
TREE TO BE
REMOVED
EXISTING UPPER PLAYGROUND
SCALE: 1" = 10'-0" 0 5' 10'
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EXISTING
PATIO
EXISTING
SCHOOL
EXISTING
BRIDGE
(RELOCATED)
12' x 12'
SAND BOX
PLAY
KITCHEN
LOG
8' PLAY 12' PLAY STEPPERS
MOUND MOUND
LOG
TUNNEL CONCRETE
10' PLAY
MOUND SYNTHETIC COVERED
TURF WOOD
~1,700 sf STRUCTURE
TABLES
COVERED
WOOD
EXISTING STRUCTURE
BUTTERFLY
GARDEN
1-GBI
SITE PLAN - UPPER PLAY AREA
SCALE: 1" = 10'-0" 0 5' 10'
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PROJECT TABLE SET
COMMUNITY PLAYTHINGS ®
OUTDOOR PLAY KITCHEN
COMMUNITY PLAYTHINGS ®
LOG TUNNEL LOG STEPPERS SANDBOX COVER
LANDSCAPE STRUCTURES ® LANDSCAPE STRUCTURES ® PLAYGROUND EQUIPMENT USA ®
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MEMORANDUM
VILLAGE OF WINNETKA
COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT DEPARTMENT
TO: PLAN COMMISSION
FROM: CHRISTOPHER MARX, AICP – ASSOCIATE PLANNER
DATE: MARCH 29, 2024
SUBJECT: 847 ELM STREET – TONED YOGA (CASE NO. 24-04-SU)
INTRODUCTION
On April 3, 2024, the Plan Commission is scheduled to hold a public hearing to consider an application
submitted by Toned Yoga 2 LLC (the “Applicant”), as the prospective lessee of the property located at 847
Elm Street (the “Subject Property”), to allow a personal fitness facility to occupy the Subject Property.
The property is currently vacant and is owned by Helen James Family Limited Partnership, L.P.
The Applicant has filed an application seeking approval of a Special Use Permit in accordance with Chapter
17.56 [Special Uses] of the Winnetka Zoning Ordinance to permit a yoga studio in the C-2 General Retail
Commercial Overlay District at the Subject Property. The Applicant is seeking the Special Use Permit to
provide an additional location for their existing business.
A sign has been posted on the Subject Property and a website notice has been posted on the Village
website indicating the time and date of the Plan Commission public meeting. A mailed notice has been
sent to property owners within 500 feet of the Subject Property. As of the date of this memo, staff has
not received any written comments from the public regarding this application.
PROPERTY DESCRIPTION
The Subject Property is in a space on the west end of a one-story commercial building at 847 Elm Street,
which is located on the north side of Elm Street between Birch and Chestnut Streets in the West Elm Street
business district. The vacant storefront is approximately 1600 square feet of commercial space with 15.75
feet of street frontage along Elm Street and previously housed Ellen’s on Elm gift shop. The overall building
contains two other tenants including Crystal Cleaners and Botanic Nail & Spa. Figures 1 through 5 on the
following pages identify the Subject Property and neighboring businesses.
The Subject Property is located within the Village’s Commercial Overlay District, which allows non-retail
uses, such as fitness and training studios; however, the Zoning Ordinance requires that they be evaluated
by the Plan Commission and Village Council as a special use.
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Figure 1 – Subject Property – 847 Elm Street
Proposed Location of
Toned Yoga studio
Figure 2 – Subject Property – 847 Elm Street
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Proposed Location of
Toned Yoga studio
Figure 3 – Subject Property – 847 Elm Street
Proposed Location of
Toned Yoga studio
Figure 4 – Neighboring Businesses to East – Crystal Cleaners, Botanic Nail & Spa, and Berkshire
Hathaway HomeServices Chicago
Figure 5 – Neighboring Use to West – Winnetka Bible Church
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COMMERCIAL OVERLAY DISTRICT BACKGROUND
The Overlay District was established in 1987 out of concern about the viability of the business districts as
a whole if non-retail occupancies were allowed to proliferate and occupy significant areas within retail
shopping districts. At the time of adoption there was a concern about the possible proliferation of real
estate offices and financial institutions.
The Village Zoning Ordinance describes the purpose of the Overlay District and its restrictions on non-
retail uses as being:
“to encourage retailing of comparison shopping goods and personal services compatible with such
retailing on ground floor in order to encourage a clustering of such uses, to provide for a wide variety of
retail shops and expose such shops to maximum foot traffic, while keeping such traffic in concentrated
(yet well distinguished) channels throughout the district.”
Since its adoption in 1987, the Overlay District has been revised on more than one occasion to alter district
boundaries, or to modify the types of uses which are permitted within each district. The most recent
amendment occurred on April 4, 2019, when the Village Council adopted MC-01-2019, amending the
Zoning Ordinance regarding uses and regulations in the three commercial districts, including amendments
to the Overlay District and the standards used to evaluate a special use. This request to allow a personal
fitness studio would have required a special use permit under the former zoning regulations.
ELM STREET BUSINESS DISTRICT OVERLAY BOUNDARIES
A map depicting the zoning classifications of the Elm Street Business District is provided below as Figure 6. The
Subject Property is highlighted with a black outline.
Gray areas indicate the underlying C-2 General Retail Commercial zoning, which permits by right a relatively
broad array of uses, including various retail uses, along with a number of non-retail uses such as professional
offices, financial service firms, medical offices and the like. Red crosshatch areas represent those areas subject
to the restrictions of the Commercial Overlay District. The boundaries of the Overlay District are established
along certain public streets and extend for a depth of 50 feet from the front property line.
Subject Property
Figure 6 – Elm Street Business District
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DESCRIPTION OF CURRENT REQUEST
The Applicant is proposing to use a 1600 square foot space as a personal fitness facility for yoga classes.
The studio would act as a second location to service Winnetka patrons that already attend their existing
business in another community with 30 minutes sessions with class sizes of 19 people with 2 employees.
Class times would generally be at 6:00 am, 7:30 am, 9:00 am, 5:30 pm, and 6:30 pm with occasional noon
classes on Monday through Wednesday while being at 7:30 am, 9:00 am, 10:30 am, 4:00 pm, and
occasional noon classes on Friday through Sunday. The Applicant states that the class start times are
staggered to have no overlap between arriving and departing students. The storefront space would
feature a main entrance area at the front that would also have retail offerings such as athletic apparel,
fitness accessories, body lotions and sprays, and scented candles. A main studio space of 925 square feet
for hot yoga classes would be located behind the retail area while a 257 square foot lounge for breaktime
and refreshments would be located towards the rear.
The Applicant has also provided an explanation of their expected parking impact, which they based off
the information in the recent parking analysis done for the Chase Bank Building at 791 Elm Street. The
analysis and parking study for reference can be found in Attachment A. The Applicant states that one off-
street parking space behind the building will be available for an employee at any given time, while no
more than 2-3 employees will be working in the studio at any given time. Based upon the parking analysis
provided by the Applicant, which as previously noted was based upon a recent parking study submitted
to the Village by the applicant for the new proposed Chase Bank building at 791 Elm Street, the Village
Engineer has found that adequate public parking should be available to accommodate the employee and
customer parking demand associated with the proposed Toned Yoga.
The Applicant also states that there would be no changes to the exterior façade beyond any typical
business signage that will be sought with permit applications reviewed by the Design Review Board (DRB).
A full description of the proposed use can be found in the application materials of Attachment A.
The Applicant has provided a floor plan representing the layout of the space below in Figure 7 which can
also be found in Attachment A.
Figure 7 – Excerpt of Proposed Floor Plan
DESIGN REVIEW BOARD REVIEW
The Applicant has not submitted any applications for to be reviewed by the DRB. Any installation of
signage, awnings, or exterior alterations will require an application submission for review at a future
meeting.
STANDARDS FOR REVIEW / FINDINGS
The “Purpose” section of Chapter 17.56, Special Uses, states the following regarding special uses:
It is recognized that there are special types of uses which because of their specific characteristics in
relationship to uses permitted by right in a particular district, or the services which they provide, cannot
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be properly permitted by right in a particular district without consideration, in each case, of the impact
of such uses upon neighboring land, or of the public need for such uses at a particular location.
A land use classified as a special use is an allowed land use as long as the Applicant can demonstrate that
the proposed use in its proposed specific location meets the applicable standards for granting special use
approval.
Section 17.44 of the Zoning Ordinance provides a series of twelve (12) standards for the evaluation of
Special Use applications within the Commercial Overlay District, which provides a framework for
evaluation by the Plan Commission. The Applicant has supplied as part of their application materials a
narrative addressing how this proposal complies with the twelve (12) standards. (See Attachment A)
Following conclusion of public comment and Commission discussion, a Commission member may
choose to make the following motion:
I make the motion that:
The Plan Commission recommends approval [denial] of the requested special use to allow the
Applicant, Toned Yoga 2 LLC, to operate a personal fitness facility at 847 Elm Street within the C-
2 Commercial Overlay District, based on the following findings of fact:
“The yoga studio (the “Special Use”) is [is not] consistent with the Standards for granting of
Special Use Permits in the Commercial Overlay District, which are as follows:
1. The establishment, maintenance, and operation of the Special Use will not be detrimental to or
endanger the public health, safety, comfort, morals, or general welfare;
2. The Special Use will not be substantially injurious to the use and enjoyment of other property
in the immediate vicinity which are permitted by right in the district or districts of concern, nor
substantially diminish or impair property values in the immediate vicinity;
3. The establishment of Special Use will not impede the normal and orderly development or
improvement of other property in the immediate vicinity for uses permitted by right in the district
or districts of concern;
4. Adequate measures have been or will be taken to provide ingress and egress in a manner which
minimize pedestrian and vehicular traffic congestion in the public ways;
5. Adequate parking, utilities, access roads, drainage, and other facilities necessary to the
operation of the Special Use exists or are to be provided;
6. The Special Use in all other respects conforms to the applicable regulations of this and other
village ordinances and codes;
7. The proposed special use at the proposed location will encourage, facilitate and enhance the
continuity, concentration, and pedestrian nature of the area in a manner similar to that of retail
uses;
8. The location of the proposed special use along a block frontage shall provide for a minimum
interruption in the existing and potential continuity and concentration of the retail uses along the
block’s frontage;
9. The proposed special use at the proposed location will provide for display windows, facades,
signage and lighting similar in nature and compatible with that provided by retail uses;
10. If the proposed special use provides multi-use areas, such as retail merchandise areas, restaurant
dining areas, general office space, private offices, reception areas, or employee work areas, any
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proposed retail merchandise area or restaurant dining area shall be concentrated and located
immediately adjacent to the sidewalk and clearly visible from the street in such a fashion as to invite
customers to browse or dine;
11. If a proposed new building contemplates a mix of retail, office and service type uses, the minimum
frontage for each retail use adjacent to the sidewalk shall be 20 feet with a minimum gross floor
area of 400 square feet. In addition, such retail space shall be devoted to active retail
merchandising which maintain typical and customary hours of operation; and
12. The proposed location and operation of the proposed special use shall not significantly
diminish the availability of parking for district clientele wishing to patronize existing retail
businesses.”
The Commission’s recommendation is subject to no conditions [the following conditions]:
1. [Insert conditions…]
As noted above, the Commission may also wish to consider if there are any additional conditions it may
want to place on the facility’s operation.
This request is subject to final approval by the Village Council.
ATTACHMENTS
Attachment A: Application Materials
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SPECIAL USE PERMIT STANDARDS C-2 COMMERCIAL OVERLAY
An application to establish a Special Use listed in Section 17.46.010 [Table of Uses] to be
located on the ground floor in the C-2 Commercial Overlay District must establish in detail how
the proposed occupancy and its operation will be in compliance with the following standards:
1. That the establishment, maintenance, and operation of the Special Use will not be
detrimental to or endanger the public health, safety, comfort, morals, or general welfare
At Toned Yoga, health and wellness is our utmost priority. Our mission statement
is as follows: “Toned Yoga is a boutique fitness studio aimed to create a
community of individuals who want to strengthen the connection of their mind,
body, and soul.”
At Toned Yoga, we want your fitness journey to be more than just a workout, but a
lifestyle. We aim to create an environment in Winnetka that all ages, genders, and
demographics can find a sense of community in. What makes Toned Yoga
different from a gym, a franchise studio or another option for the Winnetka space?
Community and connection. It’s all about the connection you will make with other
students, community members, instructors - and that connection keeps growing
in and out of the studio. When you invest in a boutique studio like Toned Yoga,
you invest in your community.
This idea of community and connection is essential when creating any type of
business as we put the customer (in this case, the yoga student) as our priority.
We have found in our Lake Bluff location that this idea of community was
something that was missing prior to Toned Yoga - a place where anyone and
everyone can come to and feel welcome. We are looking to replicate this amongst
the Winnetka and surrounding suburb locations at this future location.
Unlike other physical sports and workout classes, Toned Yoga has a variety of
classes that are suitable and beneficial for people of all ages, genders, and
demographics. Our instructors are tenured instructors who are masters in their
field (with a combined over 10,000+ hours of experience in our Lake Bluff location
alone). Every instructor and staff member is certified in their field, CPR certified
and trained to handle any situation that happens in the studio.
2. That the special use will not be substantially injurious to the use and enjoyment of other
property in the immediate vicinity which are permitted by right in the district or districts of
concern, nor substantially diminish or impair property values in the immediate vicinity;
The establishment of Toned Yoga in Winnetka will only help promote small
businesses, retail, and more across Winnetka. Having grown up in the North
Shore suburbs, we understand how important the aspect of community is. In Lake
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Bluff, we partner with all local businesses (Hansa Coffee, Prairie Espresso & Wine
Bar, LF Juice, etc.) to not only give our students access to local small businesses,
but help grow those businesses as well! We have seen a large increase of sales
amongst all of Lake Bluff retail/restaurants/etc. since Toned Yoga was established
in June 2023. Not only sales, we have seen a large increase of net-new faces
coming into these establishments, such as the surrounding communities, that
then get familiar with the local shops of the town.
Our plan in Winnetka, is to partner with the local coffee stores (Pete’s Coffee,
Starbucks) as well as other storefronts/retail (True Juice/Hometown/Valentina,
etc.) to help promote each other - forming this sense of community within the
small business ownership.
An example of how we will do this is offer discounts at local stores for students
who attend a Toned Yoga class. In Lake Bluff, if you attend a Toned Yoga class,
you get a certain percentage off at the coffee store next door. As mentioned in the
letter from Hansa, we have seen a huge increase in sales before/after our classes
with the foot traffic we have of people walking over to the coffee shop. In
Winnetka, this is something we can replicate with Pete’s Coffee, Starbucks, True
Juice, etc.
Another example of this is with our local restaurants/bars, in Lake Bluff we have
PM “Happy Hour” classes where students attend a night class and then walk over
to get drink/appetizer deals at a local restaurant/bar. This has become increasingly
popular and something we could do with local restaurants in downtown Winnetka.
Furthermore, we have many Winnetka students and members who travel 25
minutes + to our Lake Bluff location because they feel this sense of community.
We have been speaking with potential instructors, students and Winnetka
community members who are wanting a more boutique-style studio nearby. While
there are various other studios in the nearby Hubbard Woods/Winnetka premises
(CorePower, AIR Aerial Fitness) they are not what we would call competition. What
makes Toned Yoga different is Maddie and Rob as owners and the space and
environment they have created. They are at the studio opening through closing
ensuring that each one of their members are cared for, the studio is clean and the
business is running well. The difference between a franchise or big-box gym
compared to Toned Yoga is the care, the community, the passion that comes from
being a community-based studio. This is something we have heard Winnetka
needs and we are ready to bring to them!
Overall, we are looking to grow the beauty of Winnetka with the local businesses
around. We believe that we can help grow and promote each other by working
together. Winnetka is already an incredible community, but we hope to continue to
grow together and help promote small businesses in any capacity we can.
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3. That the establishment of the special use will not impede the normal and orderly
development or improvement of other property in the immediate vicinity for uses
permitted by right in the district or districts of concern;
No, we are the end unit next to the dry cleaner. We will in no way impede the
normal and orderly development of that property. If anything our members will
likely want to drop off their dry cleaning before coming to a class.
4. That adequate measures have been or will be taken to provide ingress and egress in a
manner which minimize pedestrian and vehicular traffic congestion in the public ways;
Because we are a yoga studio, our hours are very different from that of your retail
business. Below is our set class schedule: to note, this varies depending on the
season, but what we have found the most efficient:
Monday-Thursday: 6AM, 7:30AM (varies days), 9AM, Noon (varies days), 5:30PM,
6:30PM
Friday: 6AM, 7:30AM (varies days), 9AM, Noon (varies days), 4PM
Saturday/Sunday: 7:30AM, 9AM, 10:30AM, 4PM
We will typically have 2 employees at any given time. Total employees will range
from 10 -15 What will the number of people be at any given class? Have you
considered the possibility of any overlap between arriving and departing patrons,
taking up studio space and parking at the same time? How much will that affect
volume? If the studio does well we expect around 23 people (including 2 staff
members) on average for our prime classes. We space the classes out by a
minimum of 45 minutes so that there is no overlap.
We have found our most popular class times fall into the times before 10am and
after 5pm - as well as weekends. What’s important to note about this, is parking
and foot traffic will not affect a business that has set business hours of 9-5pm.
Another important factor is that when our class day is ending (roughly around
10am) that is prime time for the local retail/restaurants/shops I mentioned above.
This is where the idea of partnership we mentioned above will come into play - as
our foot traffic lowers after morning classes, there will be an influx of people who
WANT to go get coffee, walk around, get their nails done (next door!) and have a
bite to eat.
Furthermore, the location we are looking to open at in Winnetka is located at the
far end of the business strip and across from many available parking locations.
This is a very strategic location for us as we will be in a corner lot with access to
parking in the back (for employees), a large parking lot out front, and many
additional parking spots on nearby streets.
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The majority of our traffic will be away from the center of town and limited to the
parking lot across the street as well as available street parking directly outside of
the space. We have also found that a local yoga studio brings a lot of walking - in
Lake Bluff, many people opt-out of driving and walk to the studio who live nearby.
In the location we are looking at in Winnetka, there are many homes nearby with
the option to walk where this would also help limit congestion.
Overall, we are currently located in a much smaller town of Lake Bluff and parking
has never been an issue or concern for local shops. We will ensure to keep this
our top priority should it ever affect the business of those nearby.
5. That adequate parking, utilities, access roads, drainage, and other facilities necessary to
the operation of the special use exists or are to be provided;
We have provided a parking study and also can confirm that employees will have
parking behind the studio. Please refer to our attached parking study for further
information.
6. That the special use in all other respects conforms to the applicable regulations of this
and other village ordinances and codes
We have gone through extensive meetings, confirmations, etc. to confirm that
Toned Yoga will not interfere with any village ordinances and codes.
7. The proposed special use at the proposed location will encourage, facilitate and
enhance the continuity, concentration, and pedestrian nature of the area in a manner
similar to that of retail uses;
As we have mentioned in above questions, Toned Yoga will help promote all local
businesses. We aim to act as a partner to businesses. Something Maddie (owner
of Toned Yoga) focuses on is community and partnership growth. A lot of our time
will be dedicated to seeing how Toned Yoga can help become more a part of the
community.
Ways we have seen success with this in Lake Bluff, is partnerships we have
discussed above with businesses, as well as an active role in local schools (we
participate at local schools preschool through highschool by offering yoga
classes, private classes, sports team classes, recovery/rehabilitation, etc.), yoga
and retail (we have worked with local retail businesses to create discounts or
special occasions where students can attend a yoga class then go to a retail store
for a shopping experience), yoga and nails, yoga and juice - the possibilities are
truly endless.
As we also mentioned, the times of our classes greatly benefit that of retail uses.
Because the majority of our classes fall before 10am and after 5pm, that leaves a
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large chunk of the day to do special events, classes, etc. with the local retail
shops.
The forward retail space will be able to accommodate 10-15 shoppers at a
time. Some of the items that we will be selling include: Yoga/Fitness
Apparel (Sweatshirts, Sweatpants, Tee-shirts, Shorts, Sports Bras,
Leggings etc). We will include brands such as Alo Yoga, Splits59, and Made
Activewear. We will also have a rotating section of influencer/ boutique
brands. Furthermore we will sell yoga/fitness accessories such as
stretching bands, yoga blocks, ankle weights, Theraguns etc. Lastly, we
will sell a variety of products from scented candles to organic
lotions/sprays.
Overall, it is Maddie’s priority to help grow the Winnetka retail community - we
have successfully done this in a short 8 months in Lake Bluff and are determined
to replicate it in Winnetka!
Furthermore, our studio also consists of a retail component that will benefit the
local community as their currently isn’t any shops that offer athleisure/athletic
wear
8. The location of the proposed special use along a block frontage shall provide for a
minimum interruption in the existing and potential continuity and concentration of the
retail uses along the block’s frontage;
We agree to utilize the standard awning that is currently used by all the
storefronts. We do not have anything that should cause interruption or hindrance
along the block's frontage. This should not be a concern.
9. The proposed special use at the proposed location will provide for active display
windows, facades, signage and lighting similar in nature and compatible with that
provided by retail uses
As mentioned above, we will utilize the standard awning that is currently used by
all the storefronts. We are aligned with whatever the rules are for active display on
windows, facades, etc. This should not be a concern.
Furthermore, the entryway of our yoga studio will be retail-focused as we have
mentioned above. We will have sections for clothing and accessories, which will
be the front portion of the store. This is all shown in our mockup image of the
studio. We believe that having this retail portion in the front will be inviting to
those looking from outside in - they will be able to come into Toned Yoga and
shop, while also learning more about the classes and studio offerings.
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10. If the proposed special use provides multi-use areas, such as retail merchandise areas,
restaurant dining areas, general office space, private offices, reception areas, or
employee work areas, any proposed retail merchandise area or restaurant dining area
shall be concentrated and located immediately adjacent to the sidewalk and clearly
visible from the street in such a fashion as to invite customers to browse or dine
Aligned. Because we are filing a Special Use for a yoga studio, the retail factor of
our studio will include a smaller range of merchandise in the front of the
storefront.
We will ensure that everything we are offering is clearly visible and adjacent to the
sidewalk. We have hired designers that have helped with our Lake Bluff location
who we will also be utilizing for Winnetka. Aesthetics and design is very important
to us and we will ensure that what we are displaying to the public is up to
standards.
11. If a proposed new building contemplates a mix of retail, office and service type uses, the
minimum frontage for each retail use adjacent to the sidewalk shall be 20 feet with a
minimum gross floor area of 400 square feet. In addition, such retail space shall be
devoted to active retail merchandising which maintains typical and customary hours of
operation.
As we have discussed with the Winnetka board members, this Special Use Permit
will allow us to have both a studio and retail portion. With that said we will have 30
feet of frontage for retail totalling 427 sq feet of retail space.
12. The proposed location and operation of the proposed special use shall not significantly
diminish the availability of parking for district clientele wishing to patronize existing retail
businesses.
We have conducted a parking study and can confirm that Toned Yoga’s hours of
operation will not significantly affect local businesses. As mentioned in section 4,
our main hours of operation fall before prime-time parking (before 10am) and after
5pm.
As we also have touched on, the location of the spot we are looking at is very
important - it is the last storefront on Elm Street and has a parking lot across the
street, as well as several parking spots around the local streets.
For more information, please refer to our attached parking study.
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From:
To: Christopher Marx
Subject: Re: Toned Yoga SUP application
Date: Wednesday, March 13, 2024 7:38:45 PM
Attachments: 847 Elm Parking Study (1).pdf
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Hey Christopher,
Thank you again for hopping on with me earlier this afternoon. Attached is an updated version
of the parking study that includes class times and focuses more on public parking availability
based on our class times. I have also included my responses in "red" below:
Parking Plan:
1. The parking data is slightly inaccurate. Parking Zones A & C are available to downtown
employees and residents with commuter parking passes, but not necessarily to the
public at large after 8:00 am. Are you able to revise the findings and recommendations
to better connect the available spots with the anticipated demand, throughout the
hours of the day? For example, if you could indicate that the 5:00 hour will have ~X
people with Y number of available parking spaces in these lots, the 6:00 hour will have
~A people with B number of available space, etc. That might give us a better idea of
what will be available and when. Let me know if what I provided in the sheet suffices.
The times that are on the sheet are our class times (give or take 30 min). Under each
column you can see how many spaces are available in each lot based on the time. Then
below I added a section where you can see the total number of available public parking
spaces during each class as well as how many spaces we would likely use during a busy
class.
2. Can you specify the allocation of parking spaces behind the building? As you’re probably
aware, the building shares two other tenants and the rear off-street parking is rather
limited. Can you specify how many employees will have access to how many spaces, at
the times of business hours? On average we will typically have 2 employees in the
studio at any given time (1 front desk staff that will handle retail / checking students in +
1 instructor for each yoga class). We were told by Jim that we would be allocated at
least 1 spot behind the building (that is what he has communicated to us). We expect to
have staff on-site between the hours of 5am - 1:30pm and then again from 4pm -
7:30pm. Depending on how the retail portion of our business is going we may also hire
staff to cover the late afternoon gap.
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Number of people:
1. How many employees will the studio have at any given time? What will the total
amount of employees be? Typically 2 employees at any given time. Total employees will
range from 10 -15
2. What will the number of people be at any given class? Have you considered the
possibility of any overlap between arriving and departing patrons, taking up studio
space and parking at the same time? How much will that affect volume? If the studio
does well we expect around 23 people (including 2 staff members) on average for our
prime classes. We space the classes out by a minimum of 45 minutes so that there is no
overlap.
Floorplan:
1. We will need a revised floor plan that doesn’t cut off the front. The front space of the
building should have it’s street frontage dimensioned in terms of length. Please note
that the frontage is not the 30 feet referenced in the application and is likely shorter.
The frontage should measure just the space for Toned Yoga, not the other two tenants.
I have reached out to our architect to update the floor plan to include the width of the
front of the store which is 15'9". Is that what you are looking for?
2. Can you elaborate on the “Lounge Station located towards the back?” How many
people can it accommodate? Will it have any food preparation or refreshment
capacity? The lounge area will be a place for students to fill up their water bottles, grab
supplies needed for class (bands, blocks etc). It will have a few seats for students in case
they need a break from the hot studio. Lastly it will have soft floors in case students
want to use the space after class to stretch.
3. How many people can the forward retail area accommodate? Can you specify what sort
of merchandise will be in the front retail area? Will it be apparel? Will it include other
yoga or fitness related accessories? The forward retail space will be able to
accommodate 10-15 shoppers at a time. Some of the items that we will be selling
include: Yoga/Fitness Apparel (Sweatshirts, Sweatpants, Tee-shirts, Shorts, Sports Bras,
Leggings etc). We will include brands such as Alo Yoga, Splits59, and Made Activewear.
We will also have a rotating section of influencer/ boutique brands. Furthermore we will
sell yoga/fitness accessories such as stretching bands, yoga blocks, ankle weights,
Theraguns etc. Lastly, we will sell a variety of products from scented candles to organic
lotions/sprays.
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Proposed
15.75 feet
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Existing
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Toned Yoga – 847 Elm Street
Parking Demand and Available Parking Supply in West Elm Business District
The following is our an�cipated class schedule and projected demand for parking. We will have no more
than two to three employees on site at one �me, with the remaining individuals being clients.
As part of the planned development applica�on for the proposed new Chase Bank building at 791 Elm
Street, that applicant submited a parking study of the West Elm Business District. A copy of the study is
atached (Chase Bank Parking Study, prepared by KLOA, dated January 20, 2024).
Based upon the findings of that parking study and with the full occupancy of the new Chase Bank building
and at peak parking demand periods:
• There would be 42 parking spaces in the West Elm Business District available for other employees
of the district to secure “A” parking permits. (See page 10 of Chase Bank parking study). We
an�cipate needing no more than 2 of those 42 parking spaces for our employees. One off-street
parking space will be available for one of our employees behind the studio on the subject property.
• There would be 76 parking spaces for the public (customers and clients of the West Elm Business
District). (See page 7 of the Chase Bank parking study - Inventory of 277 minus peak occupancy
of 201 at 1:00 pm, leaves 76 parking spaces available.)
The closest public parking lot available at all �mes for business customers and clients is the north por�on
of the Post Office parking lot along Elm Street. As noted in the Chase Bank parking study, at the peak
parking period (2:00 p.m.), there were 32 available parking spaces. (See page 7 of parking study -
Inventory of 71 minus peak occupancy of 39 at 2:00 pm).
There is ample parking for Toned Yoga members even during peak hours. With the primary set of classes
happening before 9am and a�er 5:30pm, Toned Yoga will only have a very minor impact on public and
employee permit parking. Lastly, the primary method for public parking ranges from 120 minutes to 4
hours which provides ample �me for members to not only atend class but shop at surrounding retailers
before or a�er class.
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9575 West Higgins Road, Suite 400 | Rosemont, Illinois 60018
p: 847-518-9990 | f: 847-518-9987
MEMORANDUM TO: Mike Spence
Riverside Investment & Development
FROM: Michael A. Werthmann, PE, PTOE
Principal
DATE: January 10, 2024
SUBJECT: Parking Study
Redevelopment of Chase Bank Building
Winnetka, Illinois
This report summarizes the findings of a parking study conducted by Kenig, Lindgren, O’Hara,
Aboona, Inc. (KLOA, Inc.) for the proposed redevelopment of the existing Chase Bank located in
Winnetka, Illinois. The approximately 16,000 square-foot existing building is located in the
northwest corner of the intersection of Green Bay Road with Elm Street. As proposed, the existing
building will be replaced with a new approximately 41,200 square-foot building that will consist
of approximately 6,800 square feet of retail bank space, 18,000 square feet of corporate office
space, and 16,400 square feet of below-grade garage space. A total of 31 parking spaces are to be
provided as part of the redeveloped bank building with seven surface parking spaces and 24
below-grade parking spaces.
Existing Bank Building Current Parking Operations
The bank building currently has a total of 20 surface parking spaces that are reserved for bank
customers and wealth management clients. According to bank officials, a total of approximately
45 employees are assigned to the existing bank building. All of the employees that drive purchase
permit parking from the Village and park in one of the Permit A parking spaces provided in several
area parking lots and along Birch Street and Green Bay Road. Further, bank officials indicate that
approximately 25 percent of the employees currently commute to work via public transportation
or alternative modes of transportation. A copy of the existing bank building’s site plan is located
in the Appendix.
KLOA, Inc. Transportation and Parking Planning Consultants
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Redeveloped Bank Building Projected Parking Operations
As proposed, the redeveloped bank building is to provide a total of 31 parking spaces with seven
surface parking spaces and 24 parking spaces in a below-grade parking garage. The bank is
proposing to assign/reserve the parking spaces as follows:
• Surface Parking Spaces. Two surface parking spaces will be signed as ADA parking, one
surface parking space will include an EV charging station that will be available to the
public, and four surface parking spaces will be signed as 30-minute parking for bank
customers only.
• Below-Grade Parking Spaces. Five below-grade parking spaces will be signed for specific
senior employees and 19 below-grade spaces will be reserved for the bank customers and
wealth management clients.
According to bank representatives, 70 to 75 employees will be assigned to the redeveloped bank
building. Some of the employees will have the option to work from home on a hybrid or
remote-work basis. Bank representatives anticipate that a maximum of approximately 75 to 80
percent of the employees will be working at the bank at any given time for a total of approximately
55 employees. Further, the bank anticipates that 25 percent of the employees will continue to
commute to work via public transportation or alternative modes of transportation. A copy of the
redeveloped bank building’s proposed site plan and below-grade parking garage plan are located
in the Appendix.
Redeveloped Bank Building Projected Parking Demand
Bank Customers and Wealth Management Clients (Short-Term Parkers)
The projected parking demand of the bank customers and wealth management clients was based
on parking surveys performed at the existing bank building parking lot which is currently reserved
for bank customers and wealth management clients. Table 1 shows the results of the parking
surveys which were conducted every hour from 9:00 A.M. to 5:00 P.M. on Wednesday, November
29, 2023. From Table 1 it can be seen that the existing bank had a peak parking demand of 16 bank
customer/wealth management client vehicles. It should be noted that customers of other area
businesses often park within the bank parking lot and, as such, the actual number of bank
customers/wealth management clients parking in the bank lot may be less than that shown in Table
1. Nevertheless, the results of the parking surveys indicate that the existing 20 bank parking spaces,
together with the available on-street parking spaces, are sufficient to meet the current parking
demand of the bank customers and wealth management clients.
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According to bank representatives, the number of bank customers/wealth management clients is
conservatively (worst-case) projected to increase by 25 percent with the redeveloped bank
building. Assuming that all of the observed parked vehicles in the bank parking lot are bank
customers/wealth management clients, the redeveloped bank building is projected to have a peak
bank customer/wealth management client parking demand of 20 vehicles. (Bank representatives
estimate that of the total customers/clients, approximately 2/3 will be bank customers and 1/3 will
be wealth management clients.) Further, the parking demand of the bank customers/clients is
reduced due to the bank’s location in downtown Winnetka. A portion of the bank’s
customers/clients are/will be captured from the existing population within the downtown area. As
such, the total 23 reserved bank customer/wealth management client parking spaces to be provided
by the redeveloped bank building will be sufficient to meet the peak parking of the bank
customers/wealth management clients. It should be noted that some of the bank customers may
continue to park on-street in the public parking spaces.
Table 1
EXISTING BANK BUILDING PARKING SURVEYS
WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 29, 2023
Time Parked Vehicles
9:00 A.M. 7
10:00 A.M. 14
11:00 A.M. 16
12:00 P.M. 10
1:00 P.M. 13
2:00 P.M. 10
3:00 P.M. 10
4:00 P.M. 10
5:00 P.M. 6
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Bank Employees (Long-Term Parkers)
As previously indicated, 70 to 75 employees will be assigned to the redeveloped bank building.
(Approximately 45 employees are currently assigned to the bank building). Some of the employees
will have the option to work from home on a hybrid or remote-work basis. As discussed previously,
a maximum of 50 to 55 employees will be working at the bank at any one time. Assuming a worst-
case analysis that all 70 to 75 employees work at the office and that 25 percent of employees
continue to commute to work via public transportation or alternative modes of transportation, the
redeveloped bank building will have a peak employee parking demand of 50 to 55 vehicles. Except
for the five spaces that will be reserved for specific senior employees in the below-grade parking
garage, all the other employees that drive will be parking off-site via permit parking. It is important
to note that currently 31 bank employees have purchased off-site permit parking. As such,
assuming a worst-case scenario, approximately 14 to 19 additional employees will need to park
off-site in one of the following permit parking lots with the increase in employees that will result
from the redeveloped bank building:
• The Post Office parking lot
• The parking lot located in the southeast quadrant of Birch Street and Spruce Street
• The parking lot located in the southeast quadrant of Birch Street and Pine Street
Downtown Winnetka Existing Parking Surveys
In order to determine the existing parking demand in downtown Winnetka, KLOA, Inc. performed
parking inventory and occupancy surveys every hour from 9:00 A.M. to 5:00 P.M. on Wednesday,
November 29, 2023. The study area was generally bounded by Spruce Street on the north, Green
Bay Road on the east, Oak Street on the south, and Birch Street on the west. Figure 1 illustrates
the study area. It should be noted that according to the Village officials, only two first floor
commercial spaces are currently vacant within the West Elm District.
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Study Area Figure 1
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Surveys of the Public Parking Spaces
Table 2 summarizes the available on-street public parking for customers/patrons of the downtown
businesses within one to two blocks of the bank building, which includes the following roads and
parking lot:
• Green Bay Road between Spruce Street and Oak Street, which has a total of 40 spaces
restricted to two-hour parking from 8:00 A.M. to 6:00 P.M.
• Chestnut Street between Spruce Street and Oak Street, which has a total of 59 spaces
restricted to two-hour parking from 8:00 A.M. to 6:00 P.M. and 5 spaces restricted to
15-minute parking from 8:00 A.M. to 6:00 P.M.
• Spruce Street between Green Bay Road and Birch Street, which has a total of 5 spaces
restricted to one-hour parking from 8:00 A.M. to 6:00 P.M. and 6 spaces restricted to
two-hour parking from 8:00 A.M. to 6:00 P.M.
• Elm Street between Green Bay Road and Birch Street, which has a total of 45 spaces
restricted to two-hour parking from 8:00 A.M. to 6:00 P.M. and two spaces restricted to
15-minute parking from 8:00 A.M. to 6:00 P.M.
• Chestnut Court, which has a total of 14 spaces restricted to two-hour parking from
8:00 A.M. to 6:00 P.M.
• Oak Street between Green Bay Road and Birch Street, which has a total of 29 spaces
restricted to two-hour parking from 8:00 A.M. to 6:00 P.M. and one space restricted to
15-minute parking from 8:00 A.M. to 6:00 P.M.
• The Post Office parking lot, which has a total of 71 public parking spaces with 62 spaces
restricted to two-hour parking and 9 spaces restricted to four-hour parking.
A total of 277 public on-street parking spaces is located within the above study area that includes
nine spaces restricted to four-hour parking, 255 spaces restricted to two-hour parking, five spaces
restricted to one-hour parking, and eight spaces restricted to 15-minute parking. From Table 2 it
can be seen that the on-street public parking within the study area had a peak parking demand of
201 parked vehicles at 1:00 P.M. As such, a minimum of 76 public parking spaces were available
within one to two blocks of the site, which is more than sufficient to accommodate the limited, if
any, additional bank customers/wealth management clients that may park off-site with the
redevelopment of the bank building.
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Table 2
DOWNTOWN WINNETKA PUBLIC PARKING SURVEYS
WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 29, 2023
Green Bay Chestnut Spruce Chestnut Post Office
Elm Street Oak Street Total
Road Street Street Court Lot
Inventory 40 64 11 47 14 30 71 277
9:00 AM 20 33 4 25 5 6 11 104
10:00 AM 28 51 7 34 12 10 19 161
11:00 AM 29 57 6 28 11 13 33 177
12:00 PM 28 62 11 35 13 15 36 200
1:00 PM 31 57 9 33 13 19 39 201
2:00 PM 27 50 10 34 8 12 39 180
3:00 PM 28 44 6 32 10 10 25 155
4:00 PM 24 47 10 31 9 16 33 170
5:00 PM 18 44 10 16 9 25 21 143
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Permit A (Employee) Parking Surveys
Table 3 summarizes the available Permit A parking which provides long-term parking for
employees of the downtown area business. The Permit A parking in the study area is located along
sections of Birch Street and Green Bay Road and the following three parking lots:
• The Post Office parking lot
• The parking lot located in the southeast quadrant of Birch Street and Spruce Street
• The parking lot located in the southeast quadrant of Birch Street and Pine Street
From Table 3 it can be seen that a total of 215 Permit A parking spaces are located within the study
area. The peak parking demand within the Permit A parking spaces occurred at 10:00 and 11:00
A.M. with a total of 154 parked vehicles. As such, a minimum of 61 Permit A parking spaces were
available in the study area, which is more than sufficient to accommodate the approximately 14 to
19 (worst-case scenario) additional bank employees that may have to park off-site via permit
parking with the redevelopment of the bank building.
Table 3
DOWNTOWN WINNETKA PERMIT A PARKING
WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 29, 2023
Pine/Birch Spruce/Birch Post Green Birch
Total
Lot Lot Office Lot Bay Road Street
Total Spaces 42 38 67 7 61 215
9:00 AM 23 19 61 7 25 135
10:00 AM 23 25 66 7 33 154
11:00 AM 23 26 66 7 32 154
12:00 PM 24 29 61 7 32 153
1:00 PM 22 28 56 7 32 145
2:00 PM 21 29 58 7 34 149
3:00 PM 13 27 60 5 28 133
4:00 PM 9 28 45 5 27 114
5:00 PM 5 26 39 1 26 97
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Conclusions
The following summarizes the results of the parking study:
• The results of the parking surveys show that a maximum of 16 vehicles were parked in the
bank parking lot which is reserved for bank customers and wealth management clients. As
such, the 20 bank parking spaces provided at the existing bank, together with the available
on-street parking spaces, are sufficient to meet the current parking demand of the bank
customers and wealth management clients.
• The redeveloped bank building is to provide a total of 31 parking spaces with seven surface
parking spaces and 24 parking spaces in a below-grade parking garage. The bank is
proposing to assign/reserve the parking spaces as follows:
o Surface Parking Spaces. Two surface parking spaces will be signed as ADA
parking, one surface parking space will include an EV charging station that will be
available to the public, and four surface parking spaces will be signed as 30-minute
parking for bank customers only.
o Below-Grade Parking Spaces. Five below-grade parking spaces will be signed for
specific senior employees and 19 below-grade spaces will be reserved for the bank
customers and wealth management clients.
• Assuming a 25 percent increase in the number of bank customers/wealth management
clients, the redeveloped bank building is projected to have a peak bank customer/wealth
management client parking demand of 20 vehicles. As such, the total 23 reserved bank
customer/wealth management client parking spaces to be provided by the redeveloped bank
building will be sufficient to meet the peak parking of the bank customers/wealth
management clients.
• The results of the parking surveys showed that a minimum of 76 public parking spaces
were available during the peak parking period within one to two blocks of the bank site,
which is more than sufficient to accommodate any limited, if any, bank customers/wealth
management clients that may park off-site.
• Assuming a worst-case analysis that all 70 to 75 employees work at the office and that 25
percent of employees continue to commute to work via public transportation or alternative
modes of transportation, the redeveloped bank building will have a peak employee parking
demand of 50 to 55 vehicles. Except for the five spaces that will be reserved for specific
senior employees in the below-grade parking garage, all the other employees that drive will
be parking off-site via permit parking. It is important to note that currently 31 bank
employees have purchased off-site permit parking. As such, assuming a worst-case
scenario, approximately 14 to 19 additional employees will need to park in off-site permit
parking lots with the increase in employees that will result from the redeveloped bank
building.
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• The results of the parking surveys show that a minimum of 61 Permit A parking spaces
were available during the peak parking period in the study area, which is more than
sufficient to accommodate the approximately 14 to 19 additional bank employees that may
have to park off-site via permit parking.
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Toned Yoga All Hands
Instructors + Front Desk
1/4/24
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Toned Yoga Overview
At Toned Yoga, health and wellness is our utmost priority. Our mission statement is as
follows:
“Toned Yoga is a boutique fitness studio aimed to create a community of
individuals who want to strengthen the connection of their mind, body, and
soul.”
What makes Toned Yoga different from a gym, a franchise studio or another option for
the Winnetka space? Community and connection.
It’s all about the connection you will make with other students, community members,
instructors - and that connection keeps growing in and out of the studio. When you
invest in a boutique studio like Toned Yoga, you invest in your community.
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Inside Toned Yoga Lake Bluff
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Inside Future Toned Yoga Winnetka
Upon entering Toned Yoga Winnetka, you will walk into our reception area - a
space both calming and inviting. Within this space we will feature various retail
(activewear, yoga props, & more), as well as a relaxing waiting area to mingle
with friends and prepare for class.
Because Toned Yoga Winnetka will be larger than Lake Bluff, we are lucky
enough to include a recovery room in the back of the studio. Think about
having a place to stretch, mingle, meditate, relax, both before and after class
What makes Toned Yoga different is the atmosphere, vibe, cleanliness,
and overall ambiance. You WILL feel the difference!
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Meet the Toned Yoga Community
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Toned Yoga Partnerships
Lake Bluff Partnerships:
Hansa Coffee, Prairie, LF
Juice, Forest Greens Juice
Bar, Magdalena European
Med Spa, Lake Bluff PTO,
Lake Bluff 4th of July,
Nonprofits, Schools & more!
Potential Winnetka Opps:
True Juice, Peet’s Coffee,
Starbucks, local restaurant &
bars, clothing stores, endless
possibilities!
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Formats & Class Times
Infrared Heated & High-Intensity: Morning Class Times:
TONE, STRENGTH, HIIT 6AM, 7:30AM, 9AM
Infrared Heated & Mid-Intensity: Afternoon Class Times:
FLOW, POWER FLOW, CANDLELIT Noon, 5:30PM, 6:30PM
No Heat & Low-Intensity (Pre & Weekend Class Times:
Postnatal Friendly): 7:30AM, 9AM, 10:30AM
RESTORE, MEDITATION
*classes vary by season and day,
Pop-Up Formats: typically 5-6 classes on a weekday, 3-4
Kids Formats, Mommy & Me, Pre & classes on weekends*
Postnatal, Athlete Recovery, Private
Events/Workshops/Birthdays, etc.
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Agenda Item Executive Summary
TITLE: April 24, 2024, Regular Meeting - Quorum Check
PRESENTER:
AGENDA DATE: April 3, 2024
CONSENT: No
ITEM TYPE: Reports
ITEM HISTORY:
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY:
RECOMMENDATION:
ATTACHMENTS:
None
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