Council Minutes 10-02-23MINUTES 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,
OCTOBER 2, 2023
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 6:01 p.m. in the Eleanor Rohrbach Memorial Council
Chambers, Des Plaines Civic Center on Monday, October 2, 2023.
ROLL CALL Roll call indicated the following Aldermen present: Oskerka, Sayad, Brookman, Walsten,
Smith, Charewicz. Absent: Lysakowski, Moylan. A quorum was present.
CLOSED SESSION Moved by Brookman, seconded by Oskerka, to convene into Closed Session under the
following sections of the Open Meetings Act - Probable or Imminent Litigation, Personnel,
Sale of Property, Purchase or Lease of Property, and Litigation.
Upon roll call, the vote was:
AYES: 6 - Oskerka, Sayad, Brookman,
Walsten, Smith, Charewicz
MAYS: 0 - None
ABSENT: 2 - Lysakowski, Moylan
Motion declared unanimously carried.
The City Council recessed at 6:02 p.m.
The City Council reconvened at 7:04 p.m.
Roll call indicated the following Alderman present: Moylan, Oskerka, Sayad, Brookman,
Walsten, Smith, Charewicz. Absent: Lysakowski. A quorum was present.
Also present were: City Manager Bartholomew, Assistant City Manager/Director of Finance Wisniewski,
Director of Public Works and Engineering Oakley, Assistant Director of Community and Economic Development
Johnson, Fire Chief Anderson, Police Chief Anderson, and General Counsel Friedman.
PRAYER AND
The prayer and the Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag of the United States of America were
PLEDGE
offered by Alderman Sayad.
SWEATING -IN
Mayor Goczkowski swore -in the following new firefighters/paramedics to the Des Plaines
CEREMONY
Fire Department:
• NATHAN CROCE
• KEVIN BROGAN
• TIM WUNDERLICH
• ANNA SOROTA
• JOE ROVERSI
PROMOTIONS
Mayor Goczkowski swore -in KEVIN MURPHY from Engineer/Paramedic to Lieutenant.
APPOINTMENTS Mayor Goczkowski swore -in JIM UTINANS from Lieutenant to Battalion Chief.
Mayor Goczkowski swore -in BRIAN KINNARE from Firefighter/Paramedic to
Engineer/Paramedic.
PUBLIC COMMENT Resident Dr. McKernan expressed her opinion that there is a need for a stoplight at
Mannheim Road and Pratt Street.
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Director of PW&E Oakley stated the intersection is under the jurisdiction of IDOT; with
existing traffic and future predicted traffic conditions it does not meet the warrants for a
traffic signal so IDOT will not permit a traffic signal. Once the projects are fully developed
the City will take traffic counts on an annual basis; when it meets the warrant then a permit
may be issued by IDOT, but it will be up to the City to fund the project at about
$1,000,000.00.
ALDERMAN Alderman Oskerka stated he went to the fire department open house last weekend and that it
ANNOUNCEMENTS was stellar. He also mentioned he received an email from a resident commending the Police
for their apprehension of the suspect from the incident on Miner Street.
Alderman Sayad stated the fire station open house was outstanding and well attended, He
reminded residents that he is hosting a 41 ward meeting on October 11th at 7:00 p.m. at the
Golf Road Baptist Church. He stated the first 2024 budget meeting is October 121 at
6:00 p.m.; the next budget meetings will be October 18th and 26'.
Alderman Smith stated that on October 14th at Oakton College, the City will be hosting the
Harvest Hoot. She gave recognition to the officer's handling of the incident on Miner Street.
Alderman Charewicz stated he is hosting a ward meeting tomorrow night at 7:00 p.m. at the
Friendship Conservatory He also thanked Public Works for their great job fixing the water
mains breaks throughout the City.
MAYORAL Mayor Goczkowski stated that on Saturday, October 14th from 12:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. the
ANNOUCEMENTS City will be having the inaugural Harvest Hoot, and he encouraged everyone to come out.
He complimented the Fire Station open house, and highlighted the annual community bike
ride expressing how it was very successful this year.
CONSENT AGENDA Moved by Brookman, seconded by Walsten, to Establish the Consent Agenda.
Upon voice vote, the vote was:
AYES: 7 - Moylan, Oskerka, Sayad, Brookman,
Walsten, Smith, Charewicz
NAYS: 0 - None
ABSENT: 1 - Lysakowski
Motion declared carried.
Moved by Sayad, seconded by Oskerka, to Approve the Consent Agenda.
Upon roll call, the vote was:
AYES: 7 - Moylan, Oskerka, Sayad, Brookman,
Walsten, Smith, Charewicz
NAYS: 0 - None
ABSENT: 1 - Lysakowski
Motion declared carried.
Minutes were approved; Resolutions R-173-23, R-174-23, R-175-23, R-176-23 were
adopted.
REJECT ALL BIDS/ Moved by Sayad, seconded by Oskerka, to Approve Resolution R-173-23, A RESOLUTION
BACK-UP REJECTING ALL BIDS FOR BACK-UP GENERATORS AT THE WATER TOWER
GENERATOR/ WTR SITES. Motion declared carried as approved unanimously under Consent Agenda.
TOWER SITES
Consent Agenda
Resolution
R-173-23
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APPROVE CONTR/ Moved by Sayad, seconded by Oskerka, to Approve Resolution R-174-23, A RESOLUTION
SNOW REMOVAL/ APPROVING CONTRACTS WITH KAPLAN PAVING AND DGO PREMIUM
KAPLAN PAVING & SERVICES COMPANY FOR SNOW REMOVAL SERVICES ON VARIOUS ROADS
DGO PREM SVCS CO WITHIN THE CITY OF DES PLAINES. Motion declared carried as approved unanimously
Consent Agenda under Consent Agenda.
Resolution
R-174-23
APPROVE MSTR Moved by Sayad, seconded by Oskerka, to Approve Resolution R-175-23, A RESOLUTION
CONTR & TSK ORD 1/ APPROVING A MASTER CONTRACT AND TASK ORDER NO. 1 WITH DAHME
MECH SVCS/ DAHME MECHANICAL INDUSTRIES, INC. FOR MECHANICAL SERVICES. Motion declared
Consent Agenda carried as approved unanimously under Consent Agenda.
Resolution
R-175-23
APPROVE LEASE Moved by Sayad, seconded by Oskerka, to Approve Resolution R-176-23, A RESOLUTION
AGRMNT/ PRINTERS APPROVING A LEASE AGREEMENT WITH KONICA MINOLTA PREMIER
& FAX LINES/ FINANCE FOR THE LEASE OF EIGHTEEN MULTI -FUNCTION PRINTERS,
KONICA EIGHTEEN CLOUD FAX LINES AND A SERVICE CONTRACT WITH KONICA
Consent Agenda MINOLTA BUSINESS SOLUTIONS USA FOR MAINTENANCE AND SUPPORT
SERVICES. Motion declared carried as approved unanimously under Consent Agenda.
Resolution
R-176-23
APPROVE Moved by Sayad, seconded by Oskerka, to Approve the Minutes of the City Council meeting
MINUTES of September 18, 2023, as published. Motion declared carried as approved unanimously
Consent Agenda under Consent Agenda.
UNFINISHED
BUSINESS
DISC RE LEASE Mayor Goczkowski stated in light of ongoing lease agreement discussion he asked to
AGRMT BETWEEN entertain a motion to table the discussion to a future meeting.
THE CITY & ONESTI
ENTERTAINMENT Moved by Brookman, seconded by Oskerka, to table the discussion regarding the lease
agreement between the City and Onesti Entertainment to a future meeting,
Upon voice vote, the vote was:
AYES: 7 - Moylan, Oskerka, Sayad, Brookman,
Walsten, Smith, Charewicz
NAYS: 0 - None
ABSENT: 1 - Lysakowski
Motion declared carried.
NEW BUSINESS
FINANCE & ADMINISTRATION — Alderman Sayad, Chair
WARRANT Alderman Sayad presented the Warrant Register.
REGISTER
Resolution Moved by Sayad, seconded by Charewicz, to Approve the Warrant Register of
R-177-23 October 2, 2023, in the Amount of $5,840,504.43 and Approve Resolution R-177-23.
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Upon roll call, the vote was:
AYES: 7 - Moylan, Oskerka, Sayad, Brookman,
Walsten, Smith, Charewicz
NAYS: 0 - None
ABSENT: 1 - Lysakowski
Motion declared carried.
COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT – Alderman Moylan, Chair
CONSIDER
The City of Des Plaines is proposing amending the Zoning Ordinance to increase the
AMENDING THE
maximum area for accessory structures except detached garages and carports, and to amend
ZONING
the accessory structure definition.
ORDINANCE
REGARDING
Staff is proposing a new maximum size of 225 square feet, contemplating a 15 by 15
ACCESSORY
accessory structure and increasing the permitted size by approximately one-third. The
STRUCTURES
proposed amendments would also apply to nonresidential uses, providing opportunities for
Ordinance
businesses interested in slightly larger accessory storage buildings or installing permanent
Z-27-23
coverings for outdoor seating.
The full proposed amendments are summarized below:
• Section 12-8-1, Accessory Uses and Structures: Amend the maximum size
allowance for accessory structures—excluding detached garages and carports—to
225 square feet.
• Section 12-13-3, Definition of Terms: Amend the Accessory Structure definition to
include structures with semi -open roofs (such as pergolas) and add additional items
to the non -exhaustive list of accessory structure examples.
The PZB recommended approval 7-0 of the amendments and Ordinance Z-27-23.
Moved by Walston, seconded by Brookman, to Approve First Reading of Ordinance
Z-27-23, AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THE TEXT OF THE DES PLAINES ZONING
ORDINANCE REGARDING ACCESSORY STRUCTURES.
Upon voice vote, the vote was:
AYES: 7 - Moylan, Oskerka, Sayad, Brookman,
Walsten Smith, Charewicz
NAYS: 0 - None
ABSENT: 1 - Lysakowski
Motion declared carried.
Later in the meeting at 8:13 p.m., at the suggestion of Mayor Goczkowski, the City Council
readdressed Ordinance Z-27-23 for second reading.
Advanced to second reading by Charewicz, seconded by Brookman, to Adopt the Ordinance
Z-27-23, AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THE TEXT OF THE DES PLAINES ZONING
ORDINANCE REGARDING ACCESSORY STRUCTURES.
Upon roll call, the vote was:
AYES: 7 - Moylan, Oskerka, Sayad, Brookman,
Walsten, Smith, Charewicz
NAYS: 0 - None
ABSENT: 1 - Lysakowski
Motion declared carried.
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CONSIDER Assistant Director of Community & Economic Development Johnson reviewed a
APPROVING A MJR memorandum dated September 21, 2023.
CHG TO A FINAL
PUD AND AN AMD Petitioner Rehan Zaid, who is an owner and authorized agent for the ownership entities
TO A COND USE within the Orchards at O'Hare campus, is proposing a major change to the existing PUD.
PERMIT FOR A LCL Lot 5 is 41,514 square feet in size, located along the east side of Mannheim Road on the west
ALT SIGN REG AT of the PUD. Called "the restaurant pad" historically because it was originally envisioned as
2995-3025 MANNHEIM a freestanding, sit-down restaurant, the lot is currently improved with a partial surface
RD, 3401 ORCHARD parking area, as the restaurant has not been built.
PL. & 1620-1630
HIGGINS RD There are no proposed changes to the dimensions or size of Lot 5. Instead, the petitioner
Ordinance looks to develop the existing site with the Class B restaurant and a surface parking area with
Z-28-23 a mixture of standard and EV charging parking spaces.
• Popeyes is a fast -casual restaurant proposed for the one-story stand-alone 2,523 -
square -foot building positioned on the north of Lot 5. Their anticipated hours of
operation are from 10:00 a.m. to 12:00 a.m. Sunday through Thursday and 10 a.m.
to 1 a.m. on Friday and Saturday. A maximum of 12 employees will be on site at a
given time. The building is designed with predominately brick material of varying
colors.
• Tesla is a manufacturer of EVs and EV charging equipment and is proposing 52
Tesla EV charging spaces, or a "Supercharger," for the southern portion of Lot 5.
The charging stations are open 24/7 and are staffed remotely via a 24/7 customer
service support line.
The petitioner is requesting a Major Change to PUD to allow for the construction of a Class
B restaurant and EV charging parking spaces on Lot 5 of Orchards at O'Hare. The current
PUD permits a Class A --or primarily sit-down service—restaurant, as well as a hotel,
fueling station with two food services, and the two -unit commercial building approved in
2019. The hotel, fueling station, and Panera building are not proposed to change, other than
the sign details for the restaurant planned for the hotel (Cilantro Taco/Ostras). The Final
PUD plan is proposed to be revised to illustrate and allow the proposed Class B—or
primarily quick -service restaurant—with drive-through on the northern portion of Lot 5 and
the designated EV charging area on the southern portion of Lot 5. The scope of work for Lot
5 includes the necessary construction of water, electric, gas, communication, and sanitary
utilities.
There are currently two indirect means of access to Lot 5: to the north from Mannheim Road
through Lot 6, and to the south from Higgins Road (via local street Orchard Place) through
Lot 3. Neither Lot 5 nor Lot 6 are proposed to change as part of this request. The proposed
lot configuration will utilize the existing access points while also providing multiple 24 -foot -
wide, two-way travel drive aisles around Lot 5. The drive aisles for Lot 5 provide access to
all sides of the proposed restaurant building and EV charging posts. The drive aisles meet
the width standards for fire truck access and have been approved by the Fire Prevention
Bureau.
The off-street parking requirements are based on the proposed Class B restaurant use since
the EV charging spaces are accessory to the restaurant use. Class B restaurants require one
off-street parking space for every 50 square feet of net floor area, or one space for every four
seats, whichever is greater, plus one space for every three employees. The required number
of accessible parking spaces is determined by the total number of parking spaces available
on the site. The proposed restaurant building is 2,523 square feet of gross floor area with
approximately 683 square feet of net floor area for the dining area and 24 seats. Given the
parking requirements above, the number of parking spaces required based on the dining area
are greater than the number of parking spaces required based on the number of seats, yielding
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a total of 14 required spaces. The proposal includes the installation of 52 EV charging spaces,
including three EV spaces, is allowable under parking rules since these spaces are above and
beyond the parking minimum. A total of five accessible parking spaces are proposed for Lot
5—two serving the restaurant and three serving the EV charging posts—which meets this
standard.
The proposed Class B restaurant includes a drive-through facility, which is a permitted use
on the subject property given its C-3 zoning designation and that it is not adjacent to
residential. Each drive-through facility must provide a minimum of six stacking spaces plus
one stacking space per waiting area provided. Based on the Site Plan for Lot 5, the total
number of stacking spaces provided for both drive-through facilities is ten, which meets this
requirement. However, the width of the drive aisle is 11 feet, which does not meet the
minimum 12 -foot -width requirement and requires a PUD exception.
The Zoning Ordinance requires that for any new commercial building, loading shall be
provided, with 50,000 square feet of gross floor area or a "fraction thereof' as the basis for
the number of loading spaces. The petitioner's submittal does not designate or label a loading
space. Further, the Section establishes that the standard size of a loading space is 35 feet long
by 15 feet wide. Section 12-9-9.A. does state, however, that the dimensions for a loading
space may be "...otherwise specified...." Because the use is contained within a small
building and it is not foreseeable it will have frequent, large -vehicle deliveries, staff
recommends a condition that would specify the loading space as having the same dimensions
as a parking stall (approximately 8.5 feet wide by 18 feet long), provided the Site Plan is
updated at the time of building permit to label the space and it is reserved and sited in a
logical and allowable location.
The original approving ordinance for the Orchards at O'Hare PUD—Ordinance Z-18-18—
includes a landscape plan for Lot 5 of the PUD. However, the proposal includes amending
the proposed landscaping for the lot to accommodate the restaurant and EV charging spaces.
The Landscape Plan for Lot 5 illustrates foundation landscaping for the restaurant as well as
designated perimeter and interior parking lot landscaping areas. However, the plan does not
fully meet the width and planting requirements for the perimeter parking areas or the planting
requirements for the interior landscape bed in the middle of the EV charging area, each
requiring a PUD exception.
The proposal includes a request to amend the existing LASR for the Orchards at O'Hare
PUD based on the proposed uses on Lots 3 and 5. The proposal intends to retain most of the
signs approved for Lots 3, 5, 6, and 7 through Ordinance Z-18-18 and all signs approved for
Lot 1 through Ordinance Z-5-19 as summarized:
• Multi -Tenant Monument Signs: The existing PUD currently contains two 17 -foot -
tall, 138-sqaure-foot multi -tenant monument signs—one of which located on Lot 1
and the other on Lot 5. The proposal includes the installation of three tenant panel
signs—Popeyes, Cilantro Taco, and Ostras—into existing slots in the sign without
any changes to the sign size, location, or structure.
• Lot 1(Commercial building with two tenant spaces) Sign Plan: Aside from the minor
tenant panel changes on the multi -tenant monument sign, the proposal intends to
retain all existing ground signs (directional, menu board, clearance bar) and building
wall signs.
• Lot 3 (Hotel and the Cilantro and Ostras Restaurants) Sign Plan: The existing hotel
signs are not subject to change. However, the proposal does include new signs for
the proposed Cilantro and Ostras restaurants located in the hotel including two wall
signs for both restaurants on the south and west hotel building elevations and a single
wall sign for both restaurants on the north hotel building elevation. An electronic
message board (EMB) pole sign is also included for Lot 3 in the Combined Sign
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Plans for Lots 1, 3, 5, 6, and 7. This sign is intended to be visible from the I-90
Tollway.
• Lot 6 (BP Station, Dunkin, and Which Wich) Sign Plan: The existing BP fuel
monument sign, and the convenience mart fueling station—including Dunkin
Donuts signs—are not subject to change as part of this request. However, the
proposal does request additional signs for both the gas station canopy and Dunkin
Donuts:
• Lot 5 (Popeyes and Tesla) Sign Plan: Aside from the minor tenant panel changes on
the multi -tenant monument sign, the proposal includes the addition of many new
ground and building signs for the development of the new restaurant use and EV
charging spaces.
The PZB voted 7-0 to recommend that the City Council approve the Major Change to the
PUD and voted 7-0 to recommend that the City Council approve the conditional use for a
LASR.
Staff and the PZB recommend the following conditions:
1. A three-foot landscape bed in all directions must be provided at the base of all
freestanding signs. All landscape beds must be comprised of low-lying evergreen
shrubs, perennials, and annuals.
2. Structural design plans shall be provided for all signage at time of building permit.
3. The required loading space for the Class B restaurant may be specified as standard
depth and width as a normal parking stall; provided, however, the space is marked
as reserved for a loading purpose and is placed in a location permissible under
Section 12-9-9.0 of the Zoning Ordinance. The Site Plan shall be updated at the time
of building permit to label the required space.
Moved by Walsten, seconded by Moylan, to Approve First Reading of Ordinance
Z-28-23, AN ORDINANCE APPROVING A MAJOR CHANGE TO A FINAL PLANNED
UNIT DEVELOPMENT AND AN AMENDMENT TO A CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT
FOR A LOCALIZED ALTERNATIVE SIGN REGULATION AT 2995-3025
MANNHEIM ROAD, 3401 ORCHARD PLACE, AND 1620-1630 HIGGINS ROAD, DES
PLAINES, ILLINOIS (Case#23-051-FPUD-CU LASR).
Upon voice vote, the vote was:
AYES: 7 - Moylan, Oskerka, Sayad, Brookman,
Walsten, Smith, Charewicz
NAYS: 0 - None
ABSENT: 1 - Lysakowski
Motion declared carried.
Advanced to second reading by Moylan, seconded by Sayad, to Adopt Ordinance
Z-28-23, AN ORDINANCE APPROVING A MAJOR CHANGE TO A FINAL PLANNED
UNIT DEVELOPMENT AND AN AMENDMENT TO A CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT
FOR A LOCALIZED ALTERNATIVE SIGN REGULATION AT 2995-3025
MANNHEIM ROAD, 3401 ORCHARD PLACE, AND 1620-1630 HIGGINS ROAD, DES
PLAINES, ILLINOIS (Case#23-051-FPUD-CU LASR).
Upon roll call, the vote was:
AYES: 7 - Moylan, Oskerka, Sayad, Brookman,
Walsten, Smith, Charewicz
MAYS: 0 - None
ABSENT: 1 - Lysakowski
Motion declared carried.
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CONSIDER The petitioner is Valerie Walski-Garza, represented by Attorney Gene Bobroff. They are
APPROVING A requesting a zoning map amendment from R-2, Two -Family Residential to R-3, Townhouse
ZONING MAP AMD Residential. Variations for parking and reducing lot area are necessary zoning relief to allow
AND MAJOR VAR for the use of this property as a three -unit, or "three -flat," residential building.
FOR 1625 LINDEN ST
Ordinance Within the Petitioner's Response to Standards, they state the intent of the requests is to
Z-29-23 "permit the legal use of the property" with the three dwelling units. Section 12-5-5 allows
"lawfully existing nonconforming uses" to persist as long as otherwise lawful. However, for
this property to have been considered a "legal non -conforming use" the use must have
previously been allowed by the Zoning Ordinance in effect when the use was established.
The zoning for this property has remained consistently "duplex" or "two-family" throughout
history, with the first zoning of the property appearing on the 1946 Zoning Map, classifying
this area as "AA - Duplex." Although the name of this zoning district has changed over the
decades from "AA - Duplex" to "R-3, Two -Family Residence" to the current zoning "R-2,
Two -Family Residence," it has remained zoned for two -unit dwellings rather than three -
units throughout its existence. Although staff could not locate City records with the original
building permit for this property, per historic aerials, this property was likely constructed in
the early 1960s. The 1960 Zoning Ordinance was in effect when constructed and did not
permit more than two dwelling units on a property with R-3, Two Family Residence zoning.
Without documentation demonstrating the three -unit use was established legally, it cannot
be classified as a "legal non -conforming use." Therefore, the zoning map amendment and
variations are necessary to allow for the intended use of this building. In addition, no building
permits are on record for the conversion of the basement into a "garden unit." Unless a
previous building permit is provided demonstrating this conversion was performed with City
approval, the unit will be required to be updated to meet International Building Code (IBC)
requirements and pass a building inspection prior to the issuance of a rental license.
The purpose of a zoning map amendment is to determine whether an existing zoning district
is suitable for a location and, if not, which zoning district would be more suitable, given the
context of the neighborhood, city goals, and local, state, and national development trends.
The R-2, Two -Family Residential district limits the number of dwellings to two units per
parcel. To allow for more than one or two residences on this property, the property would
need to have the zoning changed to a higher density zoning, like R-3, Townhouse
Residential. Multiple family residences are defined as, "residential building(s) containing
three or more dwelling units." Therefore, if re -zoned to R-3, where multiple family dwellings
are allowed but two-family dwellings are not allowed, the property would not be able to de -
convert any of the three units and continue to be a permitted use in this zoning district. In
other words, choosing to rezone the property represents a commitment that the building will
be used for three units.
The off-street parking requirement for a multiple -family building (any residential building
with three or more dwelling units) in the R-3 district is two parking spaces per dwelling unit.
Per the Petitioner's Narrative, three off-street parking spaces are provided via garage and
attached carport. Six off-street parking spaces would be required, so a major variation is
requested to provide relief from this requirement. On -street parking is available on Linden
Street; however, within the Zoning Ordinance, only off-street parking can count towards
fulfilling the parking requirement. On -street parking cannot be reserved for specific
properties. Linden is a one-way street (southbound) with parking allowed only on the east
side of the street - where the subject property is - but not on the west side.
Neighbors to the south with nearly identical buildings, built in staff's estimation at about the
same time and perhaps even the same builder, have stated opposition to the request.
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The PZB voted 7-0 to recommend approval of the map amendment and major variations.
Should the City Council vote to approve the variation request, the following condition is
recommended. This condition is incorporated in the approving ordinance.
1. Prior to issuance of rental license, property owner must provide either evidence of
previous permits converting the basement unit to meet building code requirements,
or pass a City building inspection demonstrating sufficient compliance with
applicable International Building Code for a new unit of this type.
Moved by Smith, seconded by Brookman, to Approve First Reading of Ordinance
Z-29-23, AN ORDINANCE APPROVING A ZONING MAP AMENDMENT AND
MAJOR VARIATIONS FOR 1625 LINDEN STREET, DES PLAINES, ILLINOIS.
Upon voice vote, the vote was:
AYES: 7 - Moylan, Oskerka, Sayad, Brookman,
Walsten, Smith, Charewicz
MAYS: 0 - None
ABSENT: 1 - Lysakowski
Motion declared carried.
Advanced to second reading by Walston, seconded by Sayad, to Adopt Ordinance
Z-29-23, AN ORDINANCE APPROVING A ZONING MAP AMENDMENT AND
MAJOR VARIATIONS FOR 1625 LINDEN STREET, DES PLAINES, ILLINOIS.
Upon roll call, the vote was:
AYES: 7 - Moylan, Oskerka, Sayad, Brookman,
Walsten, Smith, Charewicz
MAYS: 0 - None
ABSENT: 1 - Lysakowski
Motion declared carried.
CONSIDER Assistant Director of Community & Economic Development Johnson reviewed a
APPROVING A COND memorandum dated September 21, 2023.
USE PERMIT FOR AN
OUTDOOR BULK The petitioner is requesting conditional uses and variations under the Zoning Ordinance. The
FAC, AN AMD COND conditional uses are (i) a Conditional Use for an Outdoor Bulk Material Facility in the M-2
USE FOR A district and (ii) a Conditional Use/Amended Conditional Use for a Childcare Center in the
CHILDCARE CTR, & M-2 district.
MJR VARS AT 1331-
1345 E. GOLF RD/16 The three lots under 1345 E. Golf Road and 16 Mary Street recently underwent a map
MARY ST amendment approved through Ordinance Z-15-23 to rezone all parcels to the M-2 General
Ordinance Manufacturing district to match the zoning of the 1331 E. Golf Road lot and make all
Z-30-23 collective lots eligible for an outdoor bulk material facility use, which is only permitted
through a conditional use in the M-2 district. In addition, a text amendment go was approved
through Ordinance Z-14- 23 to allow childcare centers in the M-2 district with a conditional
use permit. the subject property consists of four lots totaling 3.17 acres.
The subject property is improved with a one-story, 27,500 -square -foot building and three
off-street paved parking areas: one directly east of the building, where spaces are directly
connected to the Mary Street right-of-way; one north of the existing building at 1345 E. Golf
Road/16 Mary Street There is a cell tower, two unpaved storage areas (one at 1331 E. Golf
Road and the other at 1345 E. Golf Rd/16 Mary Street), and outdoor activity area for the
childcare. The petitioner proposes to retain the existing childcare center use and locate a new
outdoor bulk material facility use, which would be consolidated through the subdivision
process as one cohesive development on a single lot of record.
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The proposal includes on-site improvements including (i) the removal of the existing non -
paved area and outdoor activity area for the childcare center on the subject property and the
development on 1331 E. Golf Road; and (ii) the installation of outdoor storage bins, paved
operations/parking areas, upgraded site access points, and new outdoor activity area for the
childcare center. The existing building, cell tower, and on -street parking areas along Mary
Street would be retained as part of this project, with some parking lot upgrades proposed.
There are also off-site improvements including (i) the removal of the two -existing curb cuts
off Golf Road and their replacement with a new three -lane, full access curb cut onto Golf
Road; (ii) the removal of an existing curb cut off Mary Street; (iii) the upgrading of the
existing curb -cut on Redeker Road with a new three -lane, full access curb -cut; and (iv) the
removal of the existing concrete median on Golf Road and its replacement with a new left -
turn lane.
The petitioner is also requesting a combined Tentative and Final Plat of Subdivision to
consolidate the existing lots into one lot of record. The proposal includes an amended
conditional use for the existing childcare center, See Me Grow and Learn, and a new
conditional use for the proposed Outdoor Bulk Material Facility use. The subject property
was recently rezoned to the M-2 district, and the petitioner's proposal includes the relocation
of the existing outdoor activity area—a space that is required for all childcare—to allow for
the new access drive off Golf Road for the Outdoor Bulk Material Facility use. The petitioner
is looking to amend the conditional use to reflect the revised Site Plan and align with the
zoning change. No other changes are proposed for the childcare center at this time.
While the existing building is proposed to be retained as part of this request, the petitioner
intends to make aesthetic changes to all four facades of the building. The existing face brick
on the building's exterior is proposed to be painted but none removed. The proposal includes
plans to remove the existing glass block windows and replace them with new windows and
aluminum frames. It also consists of the removal of an existing door on the east side of the
building and new wall section constructed of face brick in its place as well as the installation
of new doors on the west side of the building. As face brick and metal are both permitted
ground story materials for an industrial building, this requirement will continue to be met.
There are no blank wall limitations required for industrial buildings, but a 20 percent window
requirement for all office areas. The existing building contains several windows all four
building elevations meeting this requirement.
The Site Plan identifies the proposed improvements for the subject property in relation to
access, circulation, parking, and building footprints:
• Access: The subject property abuts streets on three of its four sides and currently
contains four access points (driveway curb cuts)—one from Golf Road, two from
Mary Street, and one from Redeker Road. The proposal alters the site access by
removing the northernmost curb cut off Mary Street and upgrading two existing curb
cuts, one at Golf Road and one at Redeker Road.
• Circulation: The Site Plan illustrates the proposed circulation for the outdoor bulk
material facility, which is designated for the western portion of the subject property.
Patrons visiting the site will be able to access this portion of the property through
the upgraded northern entrance off Golf Road and upgraded southern entrance off
Redeker Road. Both entrances will include a three -lane cross section. The access
drive throughout the western portion of the subject property opens up to a passenger
vehicle parking area and separate truck loading area for larger vehicles. The
proposed drive aisle widths exceed the 22- foot -minimum -width requirement.
• Parking: There are existing ninety -degree off-street parking spaces located north of
the building that will be removed. However, there are no proposed changes to the
existing off-street parking area and access off Mary Street for the childcare center.
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A new off-street parking area is proposed for the outdoor bulk material facility use.
The Site Plan indicates 49 off-street parking spaces, and amending the site plan to
comply with the amount of required accessible parking is a recommended condition.
Building Footprints and Setbacks: The Site Plan indicates that the size and location
of the existing building will not change. However, the existing building does not
meet the front (north) or side (east) setback requirements for the M-2 district,
requiring variations. The building's interior will remain the same for the portion
occupied by the childcare center but will be retrofitted for the new outdoor bulk
material facility as illustrated in the Architectural Plans.
The proposed development involves the installation of new exterior lighting along the west
building elevation and along the western perimeter of the outdoor bulk material storage area.
The petitioner provided traffic study concluded that the following improvements should be
installed to accommodate the proposed redevelopment: (i) a westbound left -turn lane on Golf
Road to access the subject property from the north with a three -lane cross section, including
one lane for inbound traffic and two lanes for outbound traffic; and (ii) a restriping of the
existing median on Golf to provide a two-way left -turn lane and provide a threelane cross
section on 1269 E. Golf Road. The proposal includes the occasional operation of a concrete
crusher on the subject property that is currently in use at the petitioner's existing use at 1269
E. Golf Road.
The PZB split their determination into three motions:
• Voted 7-0 to approve the standard variation requests for the front and side building
setbacks;
• Voted 7-0 to recommend to the City Council approval of the new conditional use
for the proposed outdoor bulk material facility and the amended conditional use for
the existing childcare center the proposed text amendments in the M-2 district; and
• Voted 7-0 to recommend to the City Council approval of the major variation requests
for material storage height, photometric foot-candles, and interior parking lot
landscaping.
Staff and the PZB recommend the following conditions of approval:
1. The number of required designated accessible parking spaces are provided based on
12-9-8 of the Zoning Ordinance and the Illinois Accessibility Code
2. All materials within the storage bins will not exceed the bin height or be visible from
a public street.
3. Compliance with the Photometric Plan is subject to ongoing monitoring and
enforcement.
Moved by Walsten, seconded by Sayad, to Approve First Reading of Ordinance Z-30-23,
AN ORDINANCE APPROVING A CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT FOR AN OUTDOOR
BULK MATERIAL FACILITY, AN AMENDED CONDITIONAL USE FOR A
CHILDCARE CENTER, AND MAJOR VARIATIONS AT 1331-1345 E. GOLF ROAD/ 16
MARY STREET, DES PLAINES, ILLINOIS (Case #23-053-CU-FPLAT-V).
Upon voice vote, the vote was:
AYES: 7 - Moylan, Oskerka, Sayad, Brookman,
Walsten, Smith, Charewicz
NAYS: 0 - None
ABSENT: 1 - Lysakowski
Motion declared carried.
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Advanced to second reading by Walston, seconded by Oskerka, to Adopt Ordinance
Z-30-23, AN ORDINANCE APPROVING A CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT FOR AN
OUTDOOR BULK MATERIAL FACILITY, AN AMENDED CONDITIONAL USE FOR
A CHILDCARE CENTER, AND MAJOR VARIATIONS AT 1331-1345 E. GOLF
ROAD/16 MARY STREET, DES PLAINES, ILLINOIS (Case #23-053-CU-FPLAT-V).
Upon roll call, the vote was:
AYES: 7 - Moylan, Oskerka, Sayad, Brookman,
Walsten, Smith, Charewicz
NAYS: 0 - None
ABSENT: 1 - Lysakowski
Motion declared carried.
ENGINEERING — Alderman Walsten, Chair
DISC RE LONG Alderman Mark Walsten, Engineering Committee Chair, has requested discussion of on -
TERM ON -STREET street parking conditions in Des Plaines near O'Hare Airport at the October 2, 2023 City
PARKING NEAR Council meeting. The concern is with vehicles parking for extended periods of time along
O'HARE City streets while the owner of the vehicle is out of town.
On -street parking restrictions within the City of Des Plaines are found in Title 7, Chapter 3,
Stopping Standing and Parking, of the City Code. Types of restrictions primarily include:
• Parking Prohibited in Certain or Designated Places (i.e., one side of street, along
alleys)
• Parking Prohibited by Vehicle Type (i.e., trucks, trailers, etc.)
• Parking Limited by Time or Time of Day (i.e., downtown, schools, near Metra
stations)
• Residential Parking Only, by District (i.e., Allstate Arena, Maine West area)
• Parking During Street Maintenance Activities (i.e., Public Works leaf pickup, utility
repairs)
Another restriction (not in the City Code) would include No Overnight Parking in designated
areas.
Discussion ensued among the Alderman; no further action was taken.
PUBLIC SAFETY — Alderman Oskerka, Chair
CONSIDER The City Council has authority to approve the adoption of rules and regulations of the Board.
APPROVING AMD TO The Board recently completed a review of the Rules and Regulations to review their
THE RULES AND compliance with State of Illinois Statue.
REG OF THE BOARD
OF FIRE AND At the Regular Meeting of the Board of Fire and Police Commissioners held on
POLICE COMMS OF September 11, 2023, the changes were unanimously approved. Staff recommends approval
THE CITY of Resolution R-178-23 amending the Rules and Regulations of the Board of Fire and Police
Resolution Commissioners and Presented.
R-178-23
Alderman Brookman stated more time was needed to review the rules and regulations
brought before them.
Moved by Brookman, seconded by Walsten, to Defer to the first meeting in November, the
Resolution R-178-23, A RESOLUTION APPROVING AMENDMENTS TO THE RULES
AND REGULATIONS OF THE BOARD OF FIRE AND POLICE COMMISSIONERS OF
THE CITY OF DES PLAINES, ILLINOIS.
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Upon roll call, the vote was:
AYES: 7 - Moylan, Oskerka, Sayad, Brookman,
Walsten, Smith, Charewicz
NAYS: 0 - None
ABSENT: 1 - Lysakowski
Motion declared carried.
ADJOURNMENT Moved by Brookman, seconded by Walsten to adjourn the meeting. Upon voice vote, motion
declared carried. The meeting adjou d at 837 p.m.
� Je 'c . Mastalski —CITY LERK
APPROVED BY ME THIS �
DAY OF Q 23
Andrew Goczkowski, MAYOR