Council Minutes 05-16-22MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY
OF DES PLAINES, ILLINOIS HELD IN THE ELEANOR ROHRBACH MEMORIAL
COUNCIL CHAMBERS, DES PLAINES CIVIC CENTER, MONDAY, MAY 16, 2022
CALL TO The regular meeting of the City Council of the City of Des Plaines, Illinois, was called to order
ORDER by Mayor Goczkowski at 6:32 p.m. in the Eleanor Rohrbach Memorial Council Chambers,
Des Plaines Civic Center on Monday, May 16, 2022.
ROLL CALL Roll call indicated the following Aldermen present: Oskerka, Zadrozny, Brookman, Chester,
Smith, Ebrahimi. Absent: Lysakowski, Moylan. A quorum was present.
CLOSED SESSION Moved by Brookman, seconded by Chester to enter into Closed Session under the following
sections of the Open Meetings Act — Personnel, Purchase of Property, and Sale of Property.
Upon roll call, the vote was:
AYES: 6 - Oskerka, Zadromy, Brookman,
Chester, Smith, Ebrahimi
NAYS: 0 - None
ABSENT: 2 - Lysakowski, Moylan
Motion declared unanimously carried.
The City Council recessed at 6:32 p.m.
The City Council reconvened at 7:35 p.m.
Roll call indicated the following Alderman present: Oskerka, Zadrozny, Brookman, Chester,
Smith, Ebrahimi. Absent: Lysakowski, Moylan. A quorum was present.
Also present were: City Manager Bartholomew, Assistant City Manager/Director of Finance Wisniewski , Director of
Public Works and Engineering Oakley, Director of Community and Economic Development Carlisle, Fire Chief
Anderson, Police Chief Anderson, and General Counsel Friedman.
Mayor Goczkowski announced of the passing of former Alderman Tom Becker. He stated he
had known former Alderman Tom Becker for a number of years; he had found him to be
genuine and a very nice person.
Alderman Brookman stated former Alderman Tom Becker will always be remembered as a
fun loving, quick witted, and an exceptional family man. She stated he had a sincere desire to
leave his community better off than the way he found it. She stated he will be missed, and her
thoughts and prayers are with his family.
Alderman Chester mentioned former Alderman Tom Becker served the sixth ward in an
outstating capacity; he stated the sixth ward misses him very much and honors his service to
his community.
PRAYER AND The prayer and the Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag of the United States of America were
PLEDGE offered by Alderman Oskerka.
PUBLIC COMMENT Former Alderman Dick Sayad spoke regarding the passing of former Alderman Tom Becker.
He stated former Alderman Tom Becker has passed, but he has left a lot here for us — stating
he has done a lot for the community because he cared. Former Alderman Sayad also thanked
former Alderman Becker for the fine job he had done. He announced there will be visitation
on Saturday, May 21, 2022 from 10:00 a.m.-3:00 p.m. at G.L. Hills Funeral Home.
Former Alderman Pat Beauvais acknowledged the passing of former Alderman Tom Becker;
expressing she believed he was one of the most dedicated people in the city, he accomplished
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so much, and he energized the City Council. She also expressed her objection to the possible
new development at Graceland Avenue and Webford Avenue.
Several residents expressed their concern and objection to a possible new development at the
current site of the Journal and Topics Building.
ALDERMAN Alderman Oskerka stated this past week was Nurses' Week — he gave a shout out and a thank
ANNOUNCEMENTS you to anyone who serves in health care. He mentioned the Community Backpack Project, an
extension of the Self -Help Pantry & Closet, is looking to do a Christmas in July food drive -
further information will be posted on their website. He also stated it is important for the
community to yield bicyclists on the street with a three-foot space, and yield to all pedestrians.
Alderman Zadrozny stated he is having a ward meeting on June 2, 2022 at 7:00 p.m. at the
Golf Road Baptist Church.
Alderman Smith gave condolences to the family of former Alderman Tom Becker.
Alderman Ebrahimi gave his condolences to the family of former Alderman Tom Becker. He
also asked for further information of an organization where he can donate his mom's clothes.
MAYORAL Mayor Goczkowski thanked Police Chief Anderson for his contribution to the town hall
ANNOUNCEMENTS meeting held over the weekend regarding police practices and the new Illinois legislations.
On May 3, 2021, a Declaration of Civil Emergency for the City of Des Plaines related to the
COVID-19 emergency was authorized. The Declaration provided that: (1) the City may enter
into contracts for the emergency purchase of goods and services; (2) the City Manager may
implement emergency staffing protocols pursuant to the City's respective collective bargaining
agreements; and (3) directed City officials and employees to cooperate with other government
agencies.
In accordance with Illinois statutes, the Mayor's Declaration lasted only for a period of seven
days, unless it was extended by action of the City Council. At each subsequent City Council
meeting, the City Council, by motion, extended the Declaration until the next adjournment of
the next special or City Council meeting. This extension of the Declaration includes the
Supplemental Order dated January 3, 2022.
Mayor Goczkowski presented an extension to the Declaration of Civil Emergency.
Moved by Brookman, seconded by Chester, to extend the May 3, 2021 Declaration of Civil
Emergency until the adjournment of the next regular, special, or emergency meeting of the
City Council including the Supplement Order dated January 3, 2022.
Upon roll call, the vote was:
AYES: 6 - Oskerka, Zadrozny, Brookman
Chester, Smith, Ebrahimi
NAYS: 0 - None
ABSENT: 2 - Lysakowski, Moylan
Motion declared carried.
CONSENT AGENDA Moved by Brookman, seconded by Oskerka, to establish the Consent Agenda.
Upon voice vote, the vote was:
AYES: 6 - Oskerka, Zadrozny, Brookman,
Chester, Smith, Ebrahimi
NAYS: 0 - None
ABSENT: 2 - Lysakowski, Moylan
Motion declared carried.
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Moved by Brookman, seconded by Chester, to Approve the Consent Agenda.
Upon roll call, the vote was:
AYES: 6 - Oskerka, Zadromy, Brookman,
Chester, Smith, Ebrahimi
NAYS: 0 - None
ABSENT: 2 - Lysakowski, Moylan
Motion declared carried.
Appointment was approved; Minutes were approved; Ordinance M-18-22 was approved;
Ordinance M-17-22 was adopted; Re -Appointment was approved; Requests were approved;
Resolutions R-94-22, R-95-22, R-96-22, R-97-22, R-98-22, R-100-22, R-103-22 were
adopted.
APPROVE CLASS A Moved by Brookman, seconded by Chester, to Approve, CHANGE IN CLASS A (TAVERN,
LIQ LIC/ CHG/ 2350 SEATS 250 OR LESS) LIQUOR LICENSE OWNERSHIP FOR CRESCENT HOTELS &
MANNHEIM RD RESORTS, LLC D/B/A CHICAGO O'HARE FAIRFIELD INN, 2350 MANNHEIM ROAD.
Consent Agenda Motion declared carried as approved unanimously under Consent Agenda.
APPROVE CLASS E Moved by Brookman, seconded by Chester, to Approve, CHANGE IN CLASS E
LIO LIC/ CHG/ 1285 (RESTAURANT DINING ROOM, ON-SITE CONSUMPTION ONLY) LIQUOR LICENSE
ELMHURST RD OWNERSHIP FOR ARI SUSHI, LLC D/B/A OBA CONTEMPORARY JAPANESE, 1285
Consent Agenda ELMHURST ROAD. Motion declared carried as approved unanimously under Consent
Agenda.
APPROVE CLASS B Moved by Brookman, seconded by Chester to Approve First Reading of Ordinance M-18-22,
LIQ LIC/ NEW/ 959 AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THE CITY CODE TO ADD ONE CLASS "B" LIQUOR
E OAKTON ST LICENSE. Motion declared carried as approved unanimously under Consent Agenda.
Consent Agenda
Ordinance
M-18-22
AUTH EXPND Moved by Brookman, seconded by Chester, to Approve Resolution R-94-22, A
FUNDS/ 4TH AMD/ RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE EXPENDITURE OF FUNDS UNDER THE FOURTH
SPEEDLINK SOLNS AMENDMENT TO THE AGREEMENT WITH SPEEDLINK SOLUTIONS, INC. Motion
Consent Agenda declared carried as approved unanimously under Consent Agenda.
Resolution
R-94-22
AUTH PROC/ ROCK Moved by Brookman, seconded by Chester, to Approve Resolution R-95-22, A
SA/ MORTON SALT RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE PROCUREMENT OF ROCK SALT FROM
Consent Agenda MORTON SALT, INC. Motion declared carried as approved unanimously under Consent
Agenda.
Resolution
R-95-22
APPROVE TSK ORD Moved by Brookman, seconded by Chester, to Approve Resolution R-96-22, A
1/ PHOTO & MAP RESOLUTION APPROVING TASK ORDER NO. 1 WITH AYRES ASSOCIATES, INC
SVCS/ AYRES FOR AERIAL PHOTOGRAPHY AND PLANIMETRIC MAPPING SERVICES. Motion
ASSOC declared carried as approved unanimously under Consent Agenda.
Consent Agenda
Resolution
R-96-22
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APPROVE MSTR Moved by Brookman, seconded by Chester, to Approve Resolution R-97-22, A
CNTRCT & TSK RESOLUTION APPROVING A MASTER SERVICES AGREEMENT AND TASK ORDER
ORD 1/ S -CURVE/ NO. 1 WITH V3 COMPANIES OF ILLINOIS, LTD FOR ENGINEERING SERVICES
V3 COS OF IL RELATED TO THE S -CURVE UNDERPASS PROJECT. Motion declared carried as
Consent Agenda approved unanimously under Consent Agenda.
Resolution
R-97-22
APPROVE & Moved by Brookman, seconded by Chester, to Approve Resolution R-98-22, A
ADOPT/ EMB/ CITY RESOLUTION APPROVING AND ADOPTING AN ELECTRONIC MESSAGE BOARD
MSG PLCY BILLBOARD SIGN CITY MESSAGE POLICY. Motion declared carried as approved
Consent Agenda unanimously under Consent Agenda.
Resolution
R-98-22
SECOND READING/ Moved by Brookman, seconded by Chester to Approve Ordinance M-17-22, AN
ORDINANCE ORDINANCE REDISTRICTING THE WARDS OF THE CITY BY ADOPTING AND
M-17-22 APPROVING A NEW WARD MAP AND AMENDING CHAPTER 11 OF TITLE 1 OF THE
Consent Agenda DES PLAINES CITY CODE. Motion declared carried as approved unanimously under
Consent Agenda.
APPOINTMENT/ Moved by Brookman, seconded by Chester, to Approve the APPOINTMENT FROM THE
DON SMITH/ MAY 2, 2022 CITY COUNCIL AGENDA OF DON SMITH TO THE POLICE PENSION
POLICE PENSION BOARD — TERM TO EXPIRE MAY 1, 2024. Motion declared carried as approved
BOARD unanimously under Consent Agenda.
Consent Agenda
RE -APPOINTMENT/ Moved by Brookman, seconded by Chester, to Approve the RE -APPOINTMENT FROM THE
D. MICHAEL MAY 2, 2022 CITY COUNCIL AGENDA OF D. MICHAEL ALBRECHT TO THE BOARD
ALBRECHT/ OF FIRE & POLICE COMMISSIONERS — TERM TO EXPIRE APRIL 30, 2024. Motion
BOARD OF FIRE & declared carried as approved unanimously under Consent Agenda.
POLICE
COMMISSIONERS
Consent Agenda
AUTH EXPND Moved by Brookman, seconded by Chester, to Approve Resolution R-103-22, A
FUNDS/ TRNG RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE EXPENDITURE OF FUNDS FOR POLICE
SVCS/ POLICE ACADEMY TRAINING SERVICES FROM THE POLICE TRAINING INSTITUTE.
TRNG INST Motion declared carried as approved unanimously under Consent Agenda.
Consent Agenda
Resolution
R-103-22
APPROVE Moved by Brookman, seconded by Chester, to Approve the Minutes of the City Council
MINUTES meeting of May 2, 2022, as published. Motion declared carried as approved unanimously under
Consent Agenda Consent Agenda.
APPROVE IGA/ Moved by Brookman, seconded by Chester, to Approve Resolution R-100-22, A
MWRDGC/ CONC RESOLUTION APPROVING AN INTERGOVERNMENTAL AGREEMENT WITH THE
ALLEY IMP PROJ METROPOLITAN WATER RECLAMATION DISTRICT OF GREATER CHICAGO
Consent Agenda REGARDING A PREVIOUS CONCRETE ALLEY IMPROVEMENT PROJECT. Motion
declared carried as approved unanimously under Consent Agenda.
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Resolution
R-100-22
APPROVE Moved by Brookman, seconded by Chester, to Approve the Closed Session Minutes of the
MINUTES City Council meeting of May 2, 2022, as published. Motion declared carried as approved
Consent Agenda unanimously under Consent Agenda.
NEW BUSINESS
FINANCE & ADMINISTRATION — Alderman Zadrozny, Chair
WARRANT
Alderman Zadrozny presented the Warrant Register.
REGISTER
Resolution
Moved by Zadrozny, seconded by Oskerka, to Approve the Warrant Register of May 16, 2022
R-102-22
in the Amount of $4,623,351.54 and Approve Resolution R-102-22.
Upon roll call, the vote was:
AYES: 6 - Oskerka, Zadrozny, Brookman
Chester, Smith, Ebrahimi
MAYS: 0 - None
ABSENT: 2 - Lysakowski, Moylan
Motion declared carried.
COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT- Alderman Chester, Chair
CONSIDER Director of Community and Economic Development Carlisle reviewed a memorandum dated
APPROVING A April 27, 2022.
ZONING MAP AMD
FOR 1705 PRATT The petitioner, Scott Saef on behalf of Commonwealth Edison Company, is requesting a Map
AVE Amendment under Section 12-3-7 of the Zoning Ordinance to rezone the property at 1705 Pratt
Ordinance Avenue from R-1 Single Family Residential District to C-3 General Commercial District.
Z-10-22 Minor variations to allow a fence greater than eight feet in height made of metal instead of
solid wood, masonry, or vinyl fence are also required but will be considered separately by the
Zoning Administrator.
The petitioner is requesting a Map Amendment to rezone the subject property from R-1 Single
Family Residential District to C-3 General Commercial District for two reasons: 1.) to bring
the existing Public Utility use into conformance with the Zoning Ordinance and 2.) to enable
variation consideration for changing the existing fence on the subject property to meet federal
security regulations. The 1.37 -acre property is currently developed with a public utility
substation and is lozated at the southwest corner of Pratt Avenue and Sycamore Street. The
existing public utility substation is a non -conforming use, as it is not allowed within the current
R-1 zoning. In addition, the existing seven -foot -tall chain link with 12- inch barbed wire does
not comply with current codes as fencing in the R-1 district is limited to six feet in height and
does not allow barbed wire.
The petitioner is proposing to change the zoning of the subject property from R-1 Single
Family Residential to C-3 General Commercial district, where a Public Utility use is permitted,
and replace the existing fence enclosure with a new 11 -foot -tall metal fence with 12 -inch
barbed wire and 16 -foot -tall posts containing surveillance cameras. The existing fence
enclosure will mostly be replaced in the same location with the exception of the northwest
corner, where the new fence will fully enclose the existing building (instead of utilizing it as
part of the enclosure, which is the current design). The proposal also includes the installation
of new parkway landscaping and a small portion of landscaping on the subject property. A
parkway, defined as "that property dedicated to the City lying between the improved streets
and sidewalks" in Section 8-6-1 of the Municipal Code, can be improved with landscaping.
However, Section 8-6-3 restricts the height of landscaping to no more than 24 inches in height
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within a parkway or within eight feet back of the property line of such property. If the map
amendment and minor variations are approved to enable the proposed project, staff would
require the proposed parkway landscaping to not exceed 24 inches in height. In addition, any
necessary permits and/or license agreements to install landscaping in the public right-of-way
would have to be obtained.
The PZB recommended (4-0) that the City Council approve the map amendment from R-1
Single Family Residential district to C-3 General Commercial district without any conditions.
Moved by Chester, seconded by Brookman, to Approve the Ordinance Z-10-22, AN
ORDINANCE APPROVING A ZONING MAP AMENDMENT FOR 1705 PRATT
AVENUE, DES PLAINES, ILLINOIS.
Upon voice vote, the vote was:
AYES: 6 - Oskerka, Zadrozny, Brookman,
Chester, Smith, Ebrahimi
NAYS: 0 - None
ABSENT: 2 - Lysakowski, Moylan
Motion declared carried.
Advanced to second reading by Chester, seconded by Smith, to Adopt the Ordinance
Z-10-22, AN ORDINANCE APPROVING A ZONING MAP AMENDMENT FOR
1705 PRATT AVENUE, DES PLAINES, ILLINOIS.
Upon roll call, the vote was:
AYES: 6 - Oskerka, Zadrozny, Brookman,
Chester, Smith, Ebrahimi
MAYS: 0 - None
ABSENT: 2 - Lysakowski, Moylan
Motion declared carried.
CONSIDER Director of Community and Economic Development Carlisle reviewed a memorandum dated
APPROVING A April 27, 2022.
CONDITIONAL USE
PERMIT FOR A The petitioner is requesting a conditional use for a Car Wash in the C-3 General Commercial
CAR WASH USE AT District at 513 S. River Road.
513 S DES PLAINES
RIVER RD The petitioner, Chris Jenks, represents Driven Car Wash, which is a Chicagoland exterior -only
Ordinance car wash operator with existing locations in Arlington Heights and Hickory Hills. The
Z-11-22 petitioner is proposing to demolish the existing building, the former Des Plaines Car Wash,
and build new. Even though the use is not changing, the scope of the project does not allow
the legal nonconforming use to continue and therefore requires a conditional use.
The subject property is a 38,110 -square -foot interior lot off River Road in between Perry Street
and Elk Boulevard that is currently accessed by two curb cuts off River Road. There is a 4,421 -
square -foot, one-story commercial building, paved parking area, 106 -square -foot shed,
dumpster enclosure, and pole sign. This property is located within the 100 -year floodplain—
although not within the floodway. Therefore, redevelopment is possible, but the project must
comply with all appropriate Metropolitan Water Reclamation District (MWRD) and local city
regulations.
The new proposed car wash building is 4,900 square feet, with a lobby area, office, restroom,
utility room, mechanical room, and car wash/dry bays. The proposed one-story commercial
building will be set back approximately 57.4 feet off the west property line (front) along River
Road, 53.6 feet from the east property line (rear), five feet off the north property line (side),
and 109.8 feet off the south property line (side). The submittal shows proposed building
materials as brushed feve, concrete masonry units, and PVDF (plastic). All new construction
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must adhere to the Building Design Standards in Section 12-3- 11 of the Zoning Ordinance,
including permitted/prohibited exterior.
To ensure compliance, staff recommends a condition that the petitioner's drawings at the time
of building permit meet all the Building Design Standards in Section 12-3-11 of the Zoning
Ordinance or seek relief from these standards using the appropriate procedures within the
Zoning Ordinance.
The petitioner is also proposing several site improvements:
• A new paved entry area on the southwest side of the property with three payment booth
lanes and a teller pad;
• A new paved single -lane entrance to the car wash tunnel in between the payment lanes
and the car wash building with six stacking spaces;
• A new paved area with 22 vacuum stalls, two employee parking spaces, and one
handicap -accessible parking space;
• New sidewalk surfaces for pedestrian access to/from the subject property and
throughout the site;
• A new dumpster enclosure; and
• A new pole sign.
The petitioner proposes landscaping on the site on the perimeter of the subject property and
around the proposal car wash. Section 12-10-10 of the Zoning Ordinance requires a minimum
three -foot -wide landscape bed around 25% of a building's fagade with emphasis on street -
facing elevations, which is identified on the plan. Section 12-10-9 requires commercial
development that abuts residential zoning to provide landscape buffers to soften the transition
between the two uses with a minimum five -foot -wide landscape bed and solid wood, vinyl, or
masonry fence eight feet in height. The petitioner proposes to add a five -foot -wide landscape
bed with trees and bushes along the rear property line. However, no fence section is shown.
There is an existing fence along the east (rear) of the subject property that appears to be in
disrepair. As such, staff recommends a condition that a minimum eight -foot -tall wood, vinyl,
or masonry fence is installed along 100 percent of the east (rear) property line.
A car wash, as defined in Section 12-13-3 of the Zoning Ordinance, requires a conditional use
permit in the C-3 district pursuant to Section 12-7-3(K). Car washes are required to have two
spaces for each self-service or manual washing rack or bay, plus four staging spaces, plus six
stacking spaces for each automated washing rack or bay. Since one automatic washing bay is
proposed, a total of six stacking spaces are required for the car wash operations. The
Preliminary Site Plan indicates that there are six stacking spaces available between the three
point-of-sale booths and the car wash tunnel, which meets this requirement. In addition, 22
vacuum spaces, two employee spaces, and one handicap accessible parking space are also
provided on site.
The PZB recommended (4-0) that the City Council approve the conditional use request with
the three conditions found in the staff report.
The PZB and staff recommend the following conditions:
1. The petitioner shall revise the Architectural Plan to meet all the Building Design
Standards in Section 12-3-11 of the Zoning Ordinance or seek relief from these
standards using the appropriate procedures within the Zoning Ordinance.
2. The petitioner shall install a minimum eight -foot -tall wood, vinyl, or masonry
fence along 100 percent of the east (rear) property line of the subject property.
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3. That plans may need to be revised at time of building permit to meet all applicable
City of Des Plaines codes. Specifically, the project must follow all requirements
of the Department of Public Works and Engineering, as well as the Metropolitan
Water Reclamation District (MWRD), as it relates to floodplain redevelopment.
Moved by Chester, seconded by Brookman, to Approve the Ordinance Z-11-22, AN
ORDINANCE APPROVING A CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT FOR A CAR WASH USE
AT 513 S DES PLAINES RIVER ROAD, DES PLAINES, ILLINOIS (CASE #22 -015 -CU).
Upon voice vote, the vote was:
AYES: 6 - Oskerka, Zadrozny, Brookman,
Chester, Smith, Ebrahimi
NAYS: 0 - None
ABSENT: 2 - Lysakowski, Moylan
Motion declared carried.
Advanced to second reading by Chester, seconded by Brookman, to Adopt the Ordinance
Z-11-22, AN ORDINANCE APPROVING A CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT FOR A CAR
WASH USE AT 513 S DES PLAINES RIVER ROAD, DES PLAINES, ILLINOIS (CASE
#22 -015 -CU).
Upon roll call, the vote was:
AYES: 6 - Oskerka, Zadrozny, Brookman,
Chester, Smith, Ebrahimi
NAYS: 0 - None
.ABSENT: 2 - Lysakowski, Moylan
Motion declared carried.
CONSIDER
Director of Community and Economic Development Carlisle reviewed a memorandum dated
APPROVING A
April 27, 2022.
CONDITIONAL USE
PERMIT FOR A
The petitioner, Sargon Mando, is requesting a conditional use for a Commercially Zoned
COMMERCIALLY-
Assembly in the C-3 General Commercial District at 1730 Elmhurst Road. The subject
ZONED ASSEMBLY
property is an interior lot on the west side of Elmhurst Road in between Oakton Street and the
USE AT 1730
I-90/Elmhurst Road interchange. It currently shares a curb cut off Elmhurst Road with the
ELMHURST RD
Assisted Living Facility to the south and west. The existing parking areas directly abut the
Ordinance
parking areas for the Assisted Living Facility. The property consists of one parcel totaling
Z-12-22
32,638 square feet (0.75 acres) and currently consists of an 8,712 -square -foot, one-story
commercial building with a basement, paved parking area, and a 308 -square -foot shed. The
existing one-story commercial building is set back approximately 35 feet off the east property
line (front) along Elmhurst Road, 31 feet from the west property line (rear), 22 feet off the
north property line (side), and 108 feet off the south property line (side).
The petitioner owns Lamassu Palace Company, which is a banquet facility that hosts a variety
of different indoor events such as weddings, bridal showers, baby showers, reunions, family
events, corporate events, and galas. The petitioner projects that this site will host events
ranging between 50 to 500 guests. The proposed hours of operation are 6 a.m. to 1 a.m. Monday
through Thursday, 6 a.m. to 2 a.m. Friday and Saturday, and 10:30 a.m. to 1 a.m. on Sundays.
The petitioner is not proposing any changes to the existing building since the building has
already been remodeled by the previous owner and includes:
• A main level consisting of a foyer, dumbwaiter system, and two separate banquet hall
rooms, each with a bar area; and
• A basement level consisting of a full kitchen with freezers, an office space, restrooms,
storage areas, and mechanical areas.
The petitioner does propose additional landscaping on the site around the foundation of the
building to soften the transition between the building and the parking area while also providing
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some screening from surrounding properties. A banquet hall falls underneath a commercially
zoned assembly use, as defined in Section 12-13-3 of the Zoning Ordinance, which requires a
conditional use permit in the C-3 district pursuant to Section 12-7-3(K). Banquet halls are
required to have one parking space for every 200 square feet of gross floor area. Based on the
Floor Plans, 37 parking spaces, including two handicap accessible spaces, are required. The
Site Plan indicates that there are 77 parking spaces, including two handicap spaces, which
meets this requirement
The PZB recommended (4-0) that the City Council approve the conditional use request as
presented without any conditions.
Resident Paul S. expressed his view regarding the aesthetics of the City - greenery is more
attractive for commercial properties than signs.
Alderman Smith questioned the number of parking spots for the property; bringing attention
to the banquet facility being able to hold up to five hundred people, but only having seventy-
seven parking spots. Alderman Smith asked where they are going to park cars if there is a large
event, or if the banquet actually hosting five hundred people was hopeful thinking.
Alderman Brookman stated the City Council should have more time to review due to the issue
of parking; especially since the petitioner has not submitted a shared parking agreement, and
the petitioner not being present at the meeting to answer questions.
Alderman Zadrozny questioned if the previous owner had a shared parking agreement. He also
asked if Asbury Court expressed any concern with a shared parking agreement.
City Manager Bartholomew mentioned the questions being asked by the Alderman are more
appropriate for the petitioner; since they are not present, it would be appropriate to postpone.
Moved by Ebrahimi, seconded by Chester, to Postpone the Ordinance Z-12-22 to the next City
Council Meeting on June 6, 2022, AN ORDINANCE APPROVING A CONDITIONAL USE
PERMIT FOR A COMMERCIALLY -ZONED ASSEMBLY USE AT 1730 ELMHURST
ROAD, DES PLAINES, ILLINOIS (CASE #22 -013 -CU).
Upon voice vote, the vote was:
AYES: 6 - Oskerka, Zadrozny, Brookman,
Chester, Smith, Ebrahimi
MAYS: 0 - None
ABSENT: 2 - Lysakowski, Moylan
Motion declared carried.
LEGAL & LICENSING - Alderman Brookman, Chair
CONSIDER
The City Council considered the seventh amendment to the City Manager's employment
APPROVING A
contract; to reflect in section two of the seventh amendment to the City Manager employment
SEVENTH AMD TO
agreement approved by this resolution a three percent increase to the base salary.
THE CITY
MANAGER EMPL
Moved by Brookman, seconded by Chester, to Approve, as Amended, Resolution R-93-22, A
AGRMT BETWEEN
RESOLUTION APPROVING A SEVENTH AMENDMENT TO THE CITY MANAGER
THE CITY OF
EMPLOYMENT AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CITY OF DES PLAINES AND
DES PLAINES &
MICHAEL G. BARTHOLOMEW.
MICHAEL G.
Upon roll call, the vote was:
BARTOLOMEW
AYES: 6 - Oskerka, Zadrozny, Brookman,
Resolution
Chester, Smith, Ebrahimi
R-93-22
MAYS: 0- None
ABSENT: 2- Lysakowski, Moylan
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Motion declared carried.
5/16/2022
OTHER MAYOR/ City Manager Bartholomew thanked the City Council and the community for their continued
ALDERMAN support as we move the City forward.
COMMENTS FOR
THE GOOD OF THE
ORDER
ADJOURNMENT Moved by Brookman, seconded by Chester, to adjourn the meeting. The meeting adjourned at
8:44 p.m.
gJessi M. �A-Mastalski — CITY OftkK
APPROVED BY ME THIS 6th
DAY OF June , 20
Andrew Goczkowski, MAYOR