20190415 Amended Council Agenda with Attachments
Monday, April 15, 2019
Closed Session – 6:30 p.m.
Regular Session – 7:00 p.m.
Room 102
CALL TO ORDER
CLOSED SESSION
SALE, PURCHASE, & LEASE OF PROPERTY
REGULAR SESSION
ROLL CALL
PRAYER
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
SWEARING-IN CEREMONY
FIREFIGHTER/PARAMEDIC CANDIDATES
- RYAN LOMEN
- GEORGE TRIKOLAS
RECOGNITION
2019 ILLINOIS ELEMENTARY PRINCIPAL-OF-THE-YEAR
BRENTWOOD SCHOOL PRINCIPAL MIKE MERRITT
PUBLIC HEARING
PLANNED UNIT DEVELOPMENT AMENDMENT OF ORDINANCE Z-18-16
CITIZEN PARTICIPATION
(matters not on the Agenda)
CITY CLERK ANNOUNCEMENTS
ALDERMEN ANNOUNCEMENTS
AS AMENDED 4/12/2019
UNFINISHED BUSINESS #1. ADDED
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CONSENT AGENDA
1. ORDINANCE M-10-19: Authorizing the Disposition of Personal Property Owned by the City of Des Plaines
2. RESOLUTION R-75-19: Approving Proposal from SpaceCo, Inc., Rosemont, Illinois, in an Amount Not-to-
Exceed $167,400.00 for 2019 CIP Contracts A&B – Construction Engineering Services for Task Order No. 7
to the Master Contract. Budgeted Funds – Capital Projects.
3. RESOLUTION R-76-19: Awarding the Bid for the 2019 Des Plaines Sewer Lining Project to Low Bidder
Hoerr Construction, Inc., Goodfield, Illinois, in the Amount of $345,556.00. Budgeted Funds – Capital
Improvement Program and Water/Sewer Funds.
4. RESOLUTION R-77-19: Approving an Agreement with Low Bidder Denler, Inc., Mokena, Illinois, in an
Amount Not-to-Exceed $100,000.00 for Asphalt Crack Sealing and Concrete Joint Sealing. Budgeted Funds –
Capital Projects/Miscellaneous Contractual Services.
5. RESOLUTION R-78-19: Awarding the Bid for City-Owned Streetlight Maintenance, Repair, and Location
of Underground Wiring to Low Bidder H&H Electric, Franklin Park, Illinois, Per Submitted Yearly Pricing.
Budgeted Funds – Streets/Grounds Maintenance – Repairs & Maintenance in the Amount of $30,000 and TIF
#1 in the Amount of $25,000 for a Total of $55,000.
6. Authorize the City Clerk to Bid the Purchase of One Utility Step Van Truck per Specifications
7. SECOND READING – M-9-19: Approving Amendments to Title 4, Chapter 18 of the Des Plaines City Code
to Reflect the Number of Active Liquor Licenses for the Period of July 2018 through June 2019
8. Authorize the City Clerk to Bid the Des Plaines Gateway Sign Project
9. Authorize the City Clerk to Bid the 2019 Parking Structure Maintenance Repairs Project
10. Minutes/Regular Meeting – April 1, 2019
11. ORDINANCE M-12-19: Approving the Sale of City-Owned Property Located at 1620-1630 Higgins Road,
Des Plaines, Illinois, a Sale, Purchase, and Escrow Agreement, and Right of First Refusal Agreement
12. Minutes/Closed Session – April 1, 2019
END OF CONSENT AGENDA
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COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE
1. FINANCE & ADMINISTRATION – Alderman Mike Charewicz, Chair
a. Warrant Register in the Amount of $3,063,123.06 – RESOLUTION R-79-19
b. Consideration of Amendments to Title 1, Chapter 8 of the Des Plaines City Code and the Addition of
Appendix U to the Personnel Policy – ORDINANCE M-11-19
2. COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT – Alderman Dick Sayad, Chair
a. Consideration of Conditional Use for Commercially Zoned Assembly Use at 2064 S. River Road, Case
#19-007-CU – ORDINANCE Z-7-19
b. Consideration of Conditional Use for an Amendment to a Localized Alternative Sign Regulation for
Amita Holy Family Medical Center at 100 N. River Road, Case #19 -012-LSA-CU – ORDINANCE
Z-8-19
c. Consideration of a Preliminary Planned Unit Development with Exceptions, a Tentative Plat of
Subdivision, a Map Amendment from C-2 to C-3, and Conditional Use for a Localized Alternative
Sign Regulation for the Construction of a Restaurant and Parking Lot at 1700 W. Higgins Road, Case
#19-013-PUD-CU-SUB-MAP – ORDINANCE Z-9-19
d. Consideration of a Major Planned Unit Development Amendment for the Color of the Hotel at 3001 S.
Mannheim Road, Case #19-022-PUD – ORDINANCE Z-10-19
IF NO ACTION IS TAKEN UNDER NEW BUSINESS, THESE ITEMS WILL APPEAR ON THE
FOLLOWING CONSENT AGENDA OR UNFINISHED BUSINESS. IF IT IS NECESSARY TO TAKE
ACTION ON ANY OF THESE ITEMS THIS EVENING, THEY MUST BE REPORTED OUT BY THE
COMMITTEE CHAIRMAN UNDER “NEW BUSINESS”
UNFINISHED BUSINESS
1. SECOND READING – ORDINANCE Z-39-18: Amending the Text of Section 12-11-6 of the Des Plaines
Zoning Ordinance Regarding Billboards (First Reading Occurred on 12/17/2018 City Council Agenda;
Deferred Second Reading from 4/1/2019 City Council Agenda to 4/15/2019)
NEW BUSINESS: IF REPORTED OUT BY COMMITTEE
1. a. RESOLUTION R-79-19: Warrant Register in the amount of $3,063,123.06
b. ORDINANCE M-11-19: Amending Chapter 8 of Title 1 of the City of Des Plaines City Code
2. a. ORDINANCE Z-7-19: Granting a Conditional use Permit to Operate a Commercially Zoned
Assembly Use in the C-3 Zoning District at 2064 S. River Road, Des Plaines, Illinois
b. ORDINANCE Z-8-19: Approving a Localized Alternative Sign Regulation Plan/Conditional Use
Permit for 100 N. Des Plaines River Road, Des Plaines, Illinois
c. ORDINANCE Z-9-19: Approving a Zoning Map Amendment, a Preliminary Plat of Planned Unit
Development, a Tentative Plat of Subdivision, and a Localized Alternative Sign Regulation for 1700
W. Higgins Road, Des Plaines, Illinois
d. ORDINANCE Z-10-19: Amending Ordinance Z-18-16 Which Approved a Planned Unit
Development for the Orchards at O’Hare Development at the Northeast Corner of Mannheim Road and
Higgins Road in Des Plaines, Illinois
3. a. RESOLUTION R-74-19: Urging the United States Congress to Enact the Energy Innovation and
Carbon Dividend Act of 2019
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MANAGER’S REPORT
ALDERMEN COMMENTS
MAYORAL COMMENTS
ADJOURNMENT
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certain accommodations to allow them to observe and/or participate in the meeting(s) or have questions about the accessibilit y of the
meeting(s) or facilities, contact the ADA Coordinator at 391-5486 to allow the City to make reasonable accommodations for these
persons.
1420 Miner Street
Des Plaines, IL 60016
P: 847.391.5300
desplaines.org
Date: April 12, 2019
To: Mayor Bogusz and Aldermen of the City Council
From: Michael G. Bartholomew, City Manager
Subject: Amended Agenda for April 15, 2019 – Unfinished Business Item #1
Attached please see the amended agenda for the City Council Meeting on April 15, 2019. We are adding the
attached item to Unfinished Business because it was postponed to a date certain at the Apri l 1, 2019 City
Council Meeting and we inadvertently did not include it in the original issue of this agenda.
It is important to note that at this meeting we will be asking City Council to postpone this item to the May 20,
2019 City Council Meeting because Alderman Chester is unable to attend the April 15, 2019 meeting. Since
he is the alderman of the ward, it will be important to get his feedback when considering this item.
1420 Miner Street
Des Plaines, IL 60016
P: 847.391.5380
desplaines.org
Date: November 28, 2018
To: Michael G. Bartholomew, MCP, LEED AP, City Manager
From: Michael McMahon, Community and Economic Development Director
Patrick Ainsworth, AICP, Economic Development Coordinator
Subject: Text Amendment to the Des Plaines Zoning Ordinance
Issue: The contract purchaser for the property at 2811 S. Mannheim Road is requesting a Text Amendment
to Section 12-11-6(B), Sign Regulation by District Classification, of the 1998 Des Plaines Zoning
Ordinance, as amended, to increase the maximum number of billboard permits that can be issued within
City limits from 12 to 13.
Analysis:
PIN: Citywide
Petitioner: Mike Scheid, Image Media, 5101 Darmstadt Rd. Suite A Hillside, IL
Case Number: #18-101-TA
Project Description: The purchase contractor of the property (the applicant) at 2811 S. Mannheim
Road has submitted an application for a text amendment to increase the
maximum number of billboard permits within the City of Des Plaines from 12
to 13. The request is a City-wide text amendment as Chapter 11, Signs, of the
Zoning Ordinance covers the entire City of Des Plaines. However, the applicant
has the intent of amending the Zoning Ordinance to increase the number of
billboard permits from 12 to 13 in order to place an additional billboard on the
property at 2811 S. Mannheim Road. The applicant contains an existing
billboard of the subject property, but he is proposing to construct another one
at the southeast corner of this lot (see Attachment #2 for a proposed location).
Note, if this text amendment request is successful, the applicant will have to
apply for a Variation from Code Section 12-11-6 as the distance from the
proposed billboard will be less than 300 feet from a residential property line.
The applicant has already obtained approval from the Illinois Department of
Transportation and the Federal Aviation Department. However, no billboard
can be constructed on this property without first obtaining approval from the
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City of Des Plaines.
The proposed text amendment is found below:
12-11-6: REGULATION BY DISTRICT CLASSIFICATION:
Amend
Billboards
Billboards shall be permitted only within the C-1, C-2, C-
3, M-1, M-2 and I-1 districts and located within 660 feet
of I-90 and I-294 toll roads.
Structure must be in compliance with the Illinois
Department of Transportation regulations and a
valid current IDOT permit must be presented with
the application for city permits.
The city shall cause to be permitted no more than 12 13
permits for outdoor advertising structures (billboards)
under subsection 12-11-3C3, "Billboard Permits", of this
chapter. As of amendatory ordinance Z-24-05, all 12
permits have been allocated to permittees. (This
Ordinance number will be updated if the text amendment
is successful and there are 13 permits allocated.)
Total surface area of the signs shall not exceed 1,200
square feet per face and 2,400 total square feet for a
double faced sign.
Height of the sign shall not exceed 99 feet from the base
of the pole to the top of the structure or 65 feet from the
surface of the pavement of the lane closest to the
structure, except as otherwise provided by a limited
variation ordinance adopted by council.
All billboards must meet the spacing requirements as
required by the Illinois advertising control act.
No portion of a billboard shall be allowed within 300 feet
of a residential property line. This distance shall be
measured at ground level from a line perpendicular to
the closest part of the billboard to the residential property
line.
Standards for Zoning Ordinance Text Amendment:
To analyze this text amendment request, the standards for amendments contained in Section 12-3-7.E of the
Zoning Ordinance are used.
1.Whether the proposed amendment is consistent with the goals, objectives, and policies of the
comprehensive plan, as adopted and amended from time to time by the city council;
2.Whether the proposed amendment is compatible with current conditions and the overall character
of existing development;
3.Whether the proposed amendment is appropriate considering the adequacy of public facilities and
services available to this subject property;
4.Whether the proposed amendment will have an adverse effect on the value of properties throughout
the jurisdiction; and
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5. Whether the proposed amendment reflects responsible standards for development and growth.
Please see the applicant’s response to the Standards for Zoning Ordinance Text Amendment.
Planning and Zoning Board Review: The Planning and Zoning Board met on November 27, 2018 to review
the proposal. The petitioner stated that he is the contract purchaser for the property at 2811 S. Mannheim
Road and gave a thorough briefing on his company’s existing billboard assets in Des Plaines as well as the
process to go through obtaining permits for a billboard, including IDOT and FAA. He further explained that
IDOT requires all billboards to be located adjacent to tollways/freeways and that they must be separated by
500 feet from another existing billboard. This results in very few remaining billboard locations in Des Plaines
and one potential location is 2811 S. Mannheim Road. The petitioner showed an exhibit of all the billboards
within the City along I-90 and I-294.
The petitioner also went into the potential property transaction of 2811 S. Mannheim Road and how the new
billboard will assist with the development of this property. The property at 2811 S. Mannheim Road is vacant
and is currently contaminated. The preliminary cost of environmental cleanup is over $3,000,000.
Additionally, the property contains a base that is not suitable for development. There will be additional costs
incurred to backfill the property in preparation for development. The petitioner will assist the costs of
remediation and site preparation by using the proceeds from the second billboard to assist a future developer.
The Planning and Zoning Board asked about the setback from the abutting ComEd property which is zoned
R-1, which is less than 300 feet away and the closest R-1 zoned house which is more than 300 feet away.
Staff presented a summary of the staff report and a brief history on billboards throughout the City. Staff also
stated that that there are no objections to this petition the proceeds of a second billboard may assist with the
development of a blighted property.
The Planning and Zoning Board recommended (6-0) that the City Council approve the proposed text
amendment.
Recommendations: I recommend approval of Ordinance Z – 39 - 18 approving a text amendment adding a
13th billboard permit to Code Section 12-11-6.
Planning & Zoning Board Procedure: Pursuant to Sections 12-3-7(D)3 of the Zoning Ordinance, the City
Council may vote to recommend approval, approval with modifications, or disapproval.
Attachments:
Attachment 1: Text Amendment Application with Project Narrative and Supporting Documents
Attachment 2: Plat of Survey – 2811 S. Mannheim Road – Showing Approximate Location of Proposed
Billboard
Attachment 3: Letter from Planning & Zoning Board to the Mayor
Attachment 4: Draft Excerpt of Minutes of the November 27, 2018 Planning & Zoning Hearing
Ordinance Z – 39 – 18 An Ordinance Amending the Text of Section 12-11-6 of the Des Plaines Zoning
Ordinance Regarding Billboards
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STANDARDS FOR MAP AND TEXT AMENDMENTS
The Planning and Zoning Board and City Council review the particular facts and circumstances of each
proposed Map or Text Amendment in terms of the following standards. Keep in mind that in responding
to the questions below, you are demonstrating that a proposed Map Amendment is appropriate for the site
and will not have a negative impact on surrounding properties and the community. For Text Amendments,
you must demonstrate that the proposed text change is appropriate for the entire jurisdiction, not just a
particular site. Please answer each question completely and thoroughly.
1. Is the proposed amendment consistent with the goals, objectives, and policies of the Comprehensive
Plan?
Yes the amendment and redevelopment is consistent with the comprehensive plan. The current
contaminated, vacant, 3.81-acre parcel will be purchased by year-end 2018 and developed in accordance
with Village staff requirements. Subject to amendment approval IMAGE is contributing approximately 1-
million dollars to the development partner, to offset the cost of purchase and remediation.
2. Is the proposed amendment compatible with current conditions and the overall character of existing
development in the immediate vicinity of the subject property?
Yes, the proposed amendment is consistent with similar developments in the immediate vicinity. There
are numerous billboards through out the general area, including a sign immediately to the west. On the
south side of I-90 there are (4) four signs, spaced 500’ ft apart, beginning at Mannheim road and moving
east. To the east of subject site, a railroad and forested area exists to buffer residential properties. The
proposed sign will be positioned so as to have no impact on the residential area.
3. Is the proposed amendment appropriate considering the adequacy of public facilities and services
available to the subject property?
Yes. No public facilities or services have been utilized to the vacant property over the past 20-years. The
redevelopment of this parcel will provide for enhanced services and facilities contributed by the
developer. Ie: Rebuild water lines, utilities etc.
4. Will the proposed amendment have an adverse effect on the value of properties throughout Des Plaines?
No, the proposed amendment will have a positive effect. With the passage of amendment IMAGE and
developer will close on the property and begin the redevelopment process of the 3.8-acre parcel. It is
anticipated that a large hotel and other retail development will take place on this property, resulting in a
net benefit to the surrounding properties and City of Des Plaines.
5. Does the proposed amendment reflect responsible standards for development and growth?
Yes. Billboards have been removed with no additional sites replacing them over the past few years. This
site was approved for a second billboard in 2004-2005. The redevelopment of the property will provide
for additional services to the community, clean-up an adverse health concern, and increase the tax base.
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1420 Miner Street
Des Plaines, IL 60016
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November 28, 2018
Mayor Bogusz and Des Plaines City Council
CITY OF DES PLAINES
Subject: Planning and Zoning Board, City-Wide Text Amendment 18-101-TA
RE: Consideration of a Text Amendment to Code Section 12-11-6
Honorable Mayor and Members of the Des Plaines City Council:
The Planning and Zoning Board met on November 27, 2018 to consider a Text Amendment to Section 12-11-
6(B); Regulation by District Classification, of the 1998 Des Plaines Zoning Ordinance, as amended, to
increase the maximum number of billboard permits that can be issued within City limits from 12 to 13.
1. The petitioner stated that he is the contract purchaser for the property at 2811 S. Mannheim Road and
gave a thorough briefing on his company’s existing billboard assets in Des Plaines as well as the
process to go through obtaining permits for a billboard, including IDOT and FAA. He further
explained that IDOT requires all billboards to be located adjacent to tollways/freeways and that they
must be separated by 500 feet from another existing billboard. This results in very few remaining
billboard locations in Des Plaines and one potential location is 2811 S. Mannheim Road. The
petitioner showed an exhibit of all the billboards within the City along I-90 and I-294.
The petitioner also went into the potential property transaction of 2811 S. Mannheim Road and how
the new billboard will assist with the development of this property. The property at 2811 S. Mannheim
Road is vacant and is currently contaminated. The preliminary cost of environmental cleanup is over
$3,000,000. Additionally, the property contains a base that is not suitable for development. There
will be additional costs incurred to backfill the property in preparation for development. The petitioner
will assist the costs of remediation and site preparation by using the proceeds from the second billboard
to assist a future developer
2. The Planning and Zoning Board asked about the setback from the abutting ComEd property which is
zoned R-1, which is less than 300 feet away and the closest R-1 zoned house which is more than 300
feet away.
2. The Community and Economic Development Department Staff presented a summary of the staff
report and a brief history on billboards throughout the City. Staff also stated that that there are no
objections to this petition the proceeds of a second billboard may assist with the development of a
blighted property.
3. No member from the public spoke in opposition or support for this application.
4. The Planning and Zoning Board recommended (6-0) that the City Council approve the text amendment
to increase the number of permitted billboards from 12 to 13.
Attachment 3 Page 19 of 30
Respectfully submitted,
James Szabo,
Des Plaines Planning and Zoning Board, Chairman
Cc: City Officials
Aldermen
Attachment 3 Page 20 of 30
Case #18-102-CU-MAP-V 1269 Golf Road – MAP Amendment,
Conditional Use Permit, & Major Variations
Case #18-103-MAP-V 1331 Golf Road – MAP Amendment & Variations
Case #18-101-TA Citywide – Text Amendment
November 27, 2018
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City Council approve, approve subject to conditions, or deny the above-mentioned petition. The
City Council has final authority over the proposal. Should the Planning and Zoning Board
recommend approval, then the following conditions should be added to the petition:
Conditions of Approval:
1) No activities associated with an Outdoor Bulk Material Facility shall take place on the
subject property with out obtaining a Conditional Use Permit.
2) No materials products, equipment, signs or displays shall be placed in the public right-of-
way. All existing private improvements in the right-of-way shall be removed within 60 days
of City Council approval.
Chairman Szabo asked if the Board has other questions.
Board Member Fowler asked what the intent of the property is. Petitioner advised – this is not
changing; paver bricks are what’s being stored.
Chairman Szabo asked:
• if this is Redeker Road. Coordinator Ainsworth stated the 2d Condition is from Golf and
Redeker; Petitioner concurred.
• if Petitioner agrees to Conditions. Mr. Doland advised -- yes
Chairman Szabo asked if anyone in the audience has comments or is in favor or against the
proposal. No one responded.
A motion was made by Board Member Catalano, seconded by Board Member Hofherr, to recommend
approval to City Council with Conditions for MAP Amendment from C-2 to M-2 and Variations as
presented.
AYES: Catalano, Hofherr, Fowler, Saletnik, Schell, Szabo
NAYES: None
***MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY***
Chairman Szabo advised a recommendation for approval would be submitted to City Council.
3. Address: Citywide Case 18-101-TA
The contract purchaser for the property at 2811 S. Mannheim Road is requesting a Text
Amendment to Section 12-11-6(B): Regulation by District Classification, of the 1998 Des Plaines
Zoning Code, as amended, to increase the maximum number of billboard permits that can be
issued within City limits from 12 to 13.
Attachment 4 Page 21 of 30
Case #18-102-CU-MAP-V 1269 Golf Road – MAP Amendment,
Conditional Use Permit, & Major Variations
Case #18-103-MAP-V 1331 Golf Road – MAP Amendment & Variations
Case #18-101-TA Citywide – Text Amendment
November 27, 2018
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PIN: Citywide
Petitioner: Michael Scheid, Image Media Advertising, Inc., 5101 Darmstadt Road, Suite A, Hillside,
IL 60162
Owner: NCB Development XXVII LLC, 611 N. River Road, Des Plaines, IL 60018
Coordinator Ainsworth advised there are two additional documents being supplied at tonight’s
Standards for MAP and Text Amendments and a spread sheet of existing billboards requested by
Board Member Hofherr.
Chairman Szabo swore in Michael Scheid, Image Media Advertising, Inc., 5101 Darmstadt Road,
Suite A, Hillside, IL.
Mr. Scheid stated his company is a billboard company (4th largest company in the Chicago area).
He is seeking a Text Amendment to add a 13th allowable sign. Mr. Scheid stated the respective
sign was erected in 2009, and he provided background, chronologically. A total of $9 million has
been lost on this property due to the recession and foreclosure. The property is 3.8 acres. Soil
conditions are awful; vacant since 2004. His company purchases the land under his billboards.
They have partnered with a developer (each partner will apply $1 million toward the property).
IDOT and FAA permits have been obtained. The height of sign is 90 ft.; will be away from
properties. He believes the signs would not be impactful. Other sign locations were explained.
Signs are 500 ft. between each other. Signage can’t be placed on park land. Some signs have been
removed due to various reasons over the years.
In conclusion, Mr. Scheid’s $1 million would facilitate 5% of land value and sign rights (with no
rentals). This property has been vacant; will bring a new development and is in tandem with the
Comprehensive Plan.
Chairman Szabo asked if the Board had questions. There was none. He asked Staff to provide the
Staff Report which Director McMahon did:
Issue: The contract purchaser for the property at 2811 S. Mannheim Road is requesting a Text
Amendment to Section 12-11-6(B); Regulation by District Classification, of the 1998 Des Plaines
Zoning Ordinance, as amended, to increase the maximum number of billboard permits that can
be issued within City limits from 12 to 13.
Analysis:
PIN: Citywide
Petitioner: Mike Scheid, Image Media, 5101 Darmstadt Rd. Suite A Hillside,
IL
Attachment 4 Page 22 of 30
Case #18-102-CU-MAP-V 1269 Golf Road – MAP Amendment,
Conditional Use Permit, & Major Variations
Case #18-103-MAP-V 1331 Golf Road – MAP Amendment & Variations
Case #18-101-TA Citywide – Text Amendment
November 27, 2018
Page 18
Case Number: #18-101-TA
Project Description: The purchase contractor of the property (the applicant) at 2811
S. Mannheim Road has submitted an application for a text
amendment to increase the maximum number of billboard
permits within the City of Des Plaines from 12 to 13. The request
is a City-wide text amendment as Chapter 11, Signs, of the Zoning
Ordinance covers the entire City of Des Plaines. However, the
applicant has the intent of amending the Zoning Ordinance to
increase the number of billboard permits from 12 to 13 in order
to place an additional billboard on the property at 2811 S.
Mannheim Road. The applicant contains an existing billboard of
the subject property, but he is proposing to construct another
one at the southeast corner of this lot (see Attachment #2 for a
proposed location). Note, if this text amendment request is
successful, the applicant will have to apply for a Variation from
Code Section 12-11-6 as the distance from the proposed
billboard will be less than 300 feet from a residential property
line. The applicant has already obtained approval from the
Illinois Department of Transportation and the Federal Aviation
Department. However, no billboard can be constructed on this
property without first obtaining approval from the City of Des
Plaines.
The proposed text amendment is found below:
12-11-6: REGULATION BY DISTRICT CLASSIFICATION:
Amend
Billboards
Billboards shall be permitted only within the C-1, C-
2, C-3, M-1, M-2 and I-1 districts and located within
660 feet of I-90 and I-294 toll roads.
Structure must be in compliance with the Illinois
department of transportation regulations and a
valid current IDOT permit must be presented with
the application for city permits.
Attachment 4 Page 23 of 30
Case #18-102-CU-MAP-V 1269 Golf Road – MAP Amendment,
Conditional Use Permit, & Major Variations
Case #18-103-MAP-V 1331 Golf Road – MAP Amendment & Variations
Case #18-101-TA Citywide – Text Amendment
November 27, 2018
Page 19
The city shall cause to be permitted no more than
12 13 permits for outdoor advertising structures
(billboards) under subsection 12-11-3C3, "Billboard
Permits", of this chapter. As of amendatory
ordinance Z-24-05, all 12 permits have been
allocated to permittees. (This Ordinance number
will be updated if the text amendment is successful
and there are then13 permits allocated.)
Total surface area of the signs shall not exceed
1,200 square feet per face and 2,400 total square
feet for a double faced sign.
Height of the sign shall not exceed 99 feet from the
base of the pole to the top of the structure or 65
feet from the surface of the pavement of the lane
closest to the structure, except as otherwise
provided by a limited variation ordinance adopted
by council.
All billboards must meet the spacing requirements
as required by the Illinois advertising control act.
No portion of a billboard shall be allowed within
300 feet of a residential property line. This distance
shall be measured at ground level from a line
perpendicular to the closest part of the billboard to
the residential property line.
Standards for Zoning Ordinance Text Amendment:
To analyze this text amendment request, the standards for amendments contained in Section 12-
3-7.E of the Zoning Ordinance are used. Following is a discussion of those standards.
1. Whether the proposed amendment is consistent with the goals, objectives, and policies of
the comprehensive plan, as adopted and amended from time to time by the city council;
Please see the applicant’s response to the Standards for Zoning Ordinance Text Amendment.
Attachment 4 Page 24 of 30
Case #18-102-CU-MAP-V 1269 Golf Road – MAP Amendment,
Conditional Use Permit, & Major Variations
Case #18-103-MAP-V 1331 Golf Road – MAP Amendment & Variations
Case #18-101-TA Citywide – Text Amendment
November 27, 2018
Page 20
2. Whether the proposed amendment is compatible with current conditions and the overall
character of existing development;
Please see the applicant’s response to the Standards for Zoning Ordinance Text Amendment.
3. Whether the proposed amendment is appropriate considering the adequacy of public
facilities and services available to this subject property;
Please see the applicant’s response to the Standards for Zoning Ordinance Text Amendment.
4. Whether the proposed amendment will have an adverse effect on the value of properties
throughout the jurisdiction; and
Please see the applicant’s response to the Standards for Zoning Ordinance Text Amendment.
5. Whether the proposed amendment reflects responsible standards for development and
growth.
Please see the applicant’s response to the Standards for Zoning Ordinance Text Amendment.
Planning & Zoning Board Procedure: Pursuant to Sections 12-3-7(D)3 of the Zoning Ordinance,
the Planning and Zoning Board may vote to recommend approval, approval with modifications, or
disapproval. The City Council has final authority over the Text Amendment.
Coordinator Ainsworth stated this is ComEd’s right-of-way. Future public notices may not be given
out. Area is zoned as residential; however, there are no residences there.
Chairman Szabo asked:
• what the land is contaminated with. Coordinator Ainsworth advised there were some
auto uses. Director McMahon stated – kerosene from the railroad. Mr. Scheid advised –
there is also arsenic.
• if there was, at one time, a part of state government that would help people keep their
properties up. Coordinator Ainsworth advised there is a grant. Director McMahon stated
remediation would be included with the development.
Chairman Szabo asked if anyone in the audience is in favor or against this proposal. No one
responded.
A motion was made by Board Member Hofherr, seconded by Board Member Catalano, to recommend
approval to City Council to increase the number of billboards to 13.
AYES: Hofherr, Catalano, Fowler, Saletnik, Schell, Szabo
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Case #18-102-CU-MAP-V 1269 Golf Road – MAP Amendment,
Conditional Use Permit, & Major Variations
Case #18-103-MAP-V 1331 Golf Road – MAP Amendment & Variations
Case #18-101-TA Citywide – Text Amendment
November 27, 2018
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NAYES: None
***MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY***
Chairman Szabo advised a recommendation for approval would be submitted to City Council.
OLD BUSINESS
There was no Old Business.
Coordinator Ainsworth shared upcoming petitions and project updates. Director McMahon provided
further information.
Coordinator Ainsworth advised the Comprehensive Plan would be presented to City Council on
December 3, 2018.
ADJOURNMENT
Coordinator Ainsworth advised the next meeting is scheduled for December 11, 2018. There will not be
a meeting on December 25, 2018.
A motion was made by Board Member Hofherr, seconded by Board Member Catalano, to adjourn the
meeting at 8:28 p.m.
AYES: Hofherr, Catalano, Fowler, Saletnik, Schell, Szabo
NAYES: None
***MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY***
Sincerely,
Gale Cerabona, Recording Secretary
cc: City Officials, Aldermen, Zoning Board of Appeals, Petitioners
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CITY OF DES PLAINES
ORDINANCE Z - 39 - 18
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THE TEXT OF SECTION 12-
11-6 OF THE DES PLAINES ZONING ORDINANCE
REGARDING BILLBOARDS (CASE# 18-101-TA).
WHEREAS, the City is a home rule municipal corporation in accordance with Article VII,
Section 6(a) of the Constitution of the State of Illinois of 1970; and
WHEREAS, the "Des Plaines Zoning Ordinance of 1998," as amended ("Zoning
Ordinance"), is codified as Title 12 of the City Code; and
WHEREAS, Section 12-11-6 of the Zoning Ordinance establishes the number of
billboards that are permitted to be erected and maintained in the City; and
WHEREAS, Image Media Advertising Incorporated (“Petitioner”) has submitted an
application to amend the text of Section 12-11-16 to increase the number of billboard permits that
may be issued by the City by one (1) (“Proposed Text Amendment”); and
WHEREAS, a public hearing by the Planning and Zoning Board ("PZB") to consider the
Proposed Text Amendment was duly advertised in the Des Plaines Journal on November 7, 2018,
and held on November 27, 2018; and
WHEREAS, on November 27, 2018, the PZB voted to recommend approval of the
Proposed Text Amendment by a vote of 6-0, which recommendation was forwarded in writing to
the City Council on November 28, 2018; and
WHEREAS, the City Council has considered the factors set forth in Section 12-3-7.E,
titled "Standards for Amendments," of the Zoning Ordinance; and
WHEREAS, the City Council has determined that it is in the best interest of the City to
adopt the Proposed Text Amendment as set forth in this Ordinance;
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED by the City Council of the City of Des
Plaines, Cook County, Illinois, in the exercise of its home rule powers, as follows:
SECTION 1. RECITALS. The recitals set forth above are incorporated herein by
reference and made a part hereof.
SECTION 2. FINDING OF COMPLIANCE. The City Council finds that consideration
of the Text Amendments has complied with the provisions of Section 12-3-7 of the Zoning
Ordinance.
SECTION 3. COMMERCIAL, MANUFACTURING AND INSTITUTIONAL
DISTRICTS. Subsection B, titled “Commercial Manufacturing and Institutional Districts,” of
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Section 6, titled “Regulation By District Classification,” of Chapter 11, titled "Signs," of the
Zoning Ordinance is hereby amended to read as follows:
“12-11-6: REGULATION BY DISTRICT CLASSIFICATION:
* * *
B. Commercial, Manufacturing And Institutional Districts: It shall be unlawful
for any person to construct or maintain a sign in any commercial district,
manufacturing district, or the I-1 Institutional District, except as follows.
For the purposes of providing sign uniformity, a property may incorporate
both wall and monument signs or wall and pole signs; however, the use of
monument signs in conjunction with pole signs is prohibited.
Monument or pole signs containing electronic message boards shall be
subject to the same standards as set forth in this subsection, except that only
one electronic message board will be permitted per lot. In the event that a
single business exists on multiple lots or in the case of a business park or
retail center, only one electronic message board will be permitted overall.
Sign
Type
Number, Area, Height,
And Other Limitations2
* * *
Billboards Billboards shall be permitted only within the C-1, C-2, C-3, M-1, M-2 and I-
1 Districts and located within 660' of I-90 and I-294 toll roads.
Structure must be in compliance with the Illinois Department of
Transportation regulations and a valid current IDOT permit must be presented
with the application for City permits.
The City shall cause to be permitted no more than 12 13 permits for outdoor
advertising structures (billboards) under subsection 12-11-3C3, "Billboard
Permits", of this chapter. As of amendatory ordinance Z-24-05 Z –39- 18, all
12 13 permits have been allocated to permittees.
* * *”
SECTION 8. SEVERABILITY. If any paragraph, section, clause or provision of this
Ordinance is held invalid, the remainder shall continue in full force and effect without affecting
the validity of the remaining portions of the Ordinance.
SECTION 9. EFFECTIVE DATE. This Ordinance shall be in full force and effect from
and after its passage, approval, and publication in pamphlet form according to law; provided,
however, that the effective date of this Ordinance shall not occur unless and until the Petitioner
has submitted an application for a billboard permit that complies with all of the standards set forth
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in Section 12-11-6, including any additional variations or other zoning or permitting relief that
may be required to erect a billboard sign in compliance with the requirements of law.
Additions are bold and double-underlined; deletions are struck through.
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PASSED this day of , 2018.
APPROVED this day of , 2018.
VOTE: Ayes Nays Absent
MAYOR
ATTEST:
CITY CLERK
Published in pamphlet form this Approved as to form:
____ day of _______________, 2018
CITY CLERK Peter M. Friedman, General Counsel
DP-Ordinance Amending Zoning Code Text Amendment December 2018 Number of Billboards
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