Council Minutes 02-20-24MINUTES 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, TUESDAY,
FEBRUARY 20, 2024
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 6:02 p.m. in the Eleanor Rohrbach Memorial Council
Chambers, Des Plaines Civic Center on Tuesday, February 20, 2024.
ROLL CALL Roll call indicated the following Aldermen present: Lysakowski, Moylan, Oskerka, Sayad,
Walsten, Smith. Absent: Brookman, Charewicz. A quorum was present.
CLOSED SESSION Moved by Sayad, 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 - Lysakowski, Moylan, Oskerka,
Sayad, Walsten, Smith
NAYS: 0 - None
ABSENT: 2 - Brookman, Charewicz
Motion declared unanimously carried.
The City Council recessed at 6:03 p.m.
The City Council reconvened at 7:08 p.m.
Roll call indicated the following Alderman present: Lysakowski, Moylan, Oskerka, Sayad,
Walsten, Smith. Absent: Brookman, Charewicz. 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 Rogers,
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 Walsten.
PUBLIC COMMENT Alva Kreutzer, District 214 Board President, came by to introduce herself and say "hello".
A resident requested a reinstatement of the Oakton Ave bus, or for Des Plaines to offer a free
local bus.
ALDERMAN Alderman Walsten thanked Pesche's for donating a pallet of crushed rock to the Izaak
ANNOUNCEMENTS Walton League for the driveway, and he asked for the City Council agenda item regarding
Pesche's to be taken from the table and placed on the next agenda.
General Counsel Friedman stated there needs to be a motion to take the Pesche's item off
the table and add it to the agenda.
Moved by Walsten, seconded by Sayad, to take from the table the item regarding Pesche's.
Upon voice vote, the vote was:
AYES: 6 - Lysakowski, Moylan, Oskerka,
Sayad, Walsten, Smith
NAYS: 0 - None
ABSENT: 2 - Brookman, Charewicz
Motion declared carried.
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Alderman Smith stated the Des Plaines Community Foundation will be awarding five college
scholarships, four for college bound students and one for trade school bound student; further
information can be found on their website — DesPlainesCommunityFoundation.org.
Alderman Sayad thanked engineering and public works, and he announced that the is hosting
a ward meeting on March 21, 2024, at 7:00 p.m. at the Golf Rd. Baptist Church.
CONSENT AGENDA Moved by Oskerka, seconded by Moylan, to Establish the Consent Agenda.
Upon voice vote, the vote was:
AYES: 6 - Lysakowski, Moylan, Oskerka,
Sayad, Walsten, Smith
NAYS: 0 - None
ABSENT: 2 - Brookman, Charewicz
Motion declared carried.
Moved by Walsten, seconded by Oskerka, to Approve the Consent Agenda.
Upon roll call, the vote was:
AYES: 6 - Lysakowski, Moylan, Oskerka,
Sayad, Walsten, Smith
NAYS: 0 - None
ABSENT: 2 - Brookman, Charewicz
Motion declared carried.
Licenses were approved; Minutes were approved; Ordinance Z-1-24 was approved;
Resolutions R-40-24, R-41-24, R-43-24, R-44-24, R-45-24, R-47-24, R-48-24, R-49-24,
R-56-24, R-57-24 were adopted.
APPROVE PURCH/ Moved by Walsten, seconded by Oskerka, to Approve Resolution R40-24, A
F-50/ HENDERSON RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE PURCHASE OF A FORD F-450 DUMP TRUCK
Consent Agenda FROM SUTTON FORD AND UPFITTING EQUIPMENT FROM HENDERSON
PRODUCTS., P.C. Motion declared carried as approved unanimously under Consent
Resolution Agenda.
R-40-24
APPROVE PURCH/ Moved by Walsten, seconded by Oskerka, to Approve Resolution R-41-24, A
VEH SUPP SYS RESOLUTION APPROVING THE PURCHASE OF A ROSENBAUER ELECTRIC
Consent Agenda VEHICLE SUPPRESSION SYSTEM. Motion declared carried as approved unanimously
under Consent Agenda.
Resolution
R-41-24
APPROVE TO 2/ Moved by Walsten, seconded by Oskerka, to Approve Resolution R-43-24, A
LEAD WTR SVC RESOLUTION APPROVING TASK ORDER NO. 2 WITH JOHN NERI
REPLACE/ J NERI CONSTRUCTION COMPANY, INC. FOR LEAD WATER SERVICE
Consent Agenda REPLACEMENTS. Motion declared carried as approved unanimously under Consent
Agenda.
Resolution
R-43-24
APPROVE TO 3/ Moved by Walsten, seconded by Oskerka, to Approve Resolution R-44-24, A
WM REP/ MO RESOLUTION APPROVING TASK ORDER NO. 3 WITH MQ CONSTRUCTION FOR
Consent Agenda ADDITIONAL WATERMAIN REPAIR SERVICES. Motion declared carried as approved
unanimously under Consent Agenda.
Resolution
R-44-24
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APPROVE AGRMT/ Moved by Walsten, seconded by Oskerka, to Approve Resolution R-45-24, A
DEVON SP PROJ/ RESOLUTION APPROVING A LOCAL PUBLIC AGENCY ENGINEERING SERVICES
C.B. BURKE AGREEMENT WITH CHRISTOPHER B. BURKE ENGINEERING, LTD. FOR THE
Consent Agenda DEVON AVENUE SIDEPATH PROJECT Motion declared carried as approved.
unanimously under Consent Agenda.
Resolution
R-45-24
APROVE PROC/ Moved by Walsten, seconded by Oskerka, to Approve Resolution R47-24, A
FLEET MAINT SVCS/ RESOLUTION APPROVING THE PROCUREMENT OF FLEET MAINTENANCE
LEGACY SERVICES FOR FIRE DEPARTMENT FLEET VEHICLES FROM LEGACY FIRE
Consent Agenda APPARATUS. Motion declared carried as approved unanimously under Consent Agenda.
Resolution
R-47-24
AUTH PURCH/ PROT Moved by Walsten, seconded by Oskerka, to Approve Resolution R-48-24, A
EQUIP/ DINGES RESOLUTION APPROVING THE PURCHASE OF PERSONAL PROTECTIVE
Consent Agenda EQUIPMENT FOR FIREFIGHTERS FROM DINGES FIRE EQUIPMENT.Motion
declared carried as approved unanimously under Consent Agenda.
Resolution
R-48-24
AUTH PURCH/ Moved by Walsten, seconded by Oskerka, to Approve Resolution R49-24, A
CHEVY EO/ MILES RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE PURCHASE OF ONE CHEVROLET EQUINOX
Consent Agenda SUV FROM MILES CHEVROLET OF DECATUR, ILLINOIS Motion declared carried as
approved unanimously under Consent Agenda.
Resolution
R-49-24
AUTH PURCH/ Moved by Walsten, seconded by Oskerka, to Approve Resolution R-56-24, A
1177 E. WALNUT AVE RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE PURCHASE OF THE PROPERTY LOCATED AT
Consent Agenda 1177 E. WALNUT AVE., DES PLAINES, ILLINOIS. Motion declared carried as approved
unanimously under Consent Agenda.
Resolution
R-56-24
APPROVE NEW Moved by Walsten, seconded by Oskerka, to APPROVE NEW OWNERSHIP OF AN
OWN/ LIO LIC/ EXISTING LIQUOR LICENSE FOR SURYAM CORPORATION D/B/A GIACOMO'S
GIACOMO'S ITALIAN RESTAURANT, 740 NORTH WOLF ROAD. Motion declared carried as
Consent Agenda approved unanimously under Consent Agenda.
APPROVE NEW Moved by Walsten, seconded by Oskerka, to APPROVE NEW OWNERSHIP OF AN
OWN/LIO LIC/ ORD EXISTING LIQUOR LICENSE FOR SUPREME BRIGHT DES PLAINES I, LLC D/B/A
COURTYARD O'HARE COURTYARD BY MARRIOTT, 2950 SOUTH RIVER ROAD. Motion declared
Consent Agenda carried as approved unanimously under Consent Agenda.
APPROVE AMD/ Moved by Walsten, seconded by Oskerka, to Approve Resolution R-57-24, A
CITY MNGR AGRMT/ RESOLUTION APPROVING AN NINTH AMENDMENT TO THE CITY MANAGER
MICHAEL G. EMPLOYMENT AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CITY OF DES PLAINES AND
BARTHOLOMEW MICHAEL G. BARTHOLOMEW. Motion declared carried as approved unanimously under
Consent Agenda Consent Agenda.
Resolution
R-57-24
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APPROVE Moved by Walsten, seconded by Oskerka, to Approve the Minutes of the City Council
MINUTES meeting of February 5, 2024, as published. Motion declared carried as approved
Consent Agenda unanimously under Consent Agenda.
APPROVE PURCH/ Moved by Walsten, seconded by Oskerka, to Approve First Reading of Ordinance Z-1-24,
TRAILER/ ILOCA AN ORDINANCE REVOKING ORDINANCE NO. Z-24-23. Motion declared carried as
Consent Agenda approved unanimously under Consent Agenda.
Ordinance Advanced to second reading by Oskerka, seconded by Moylan, to Adopt the Ordinance
Z-1-24 Z-1-24, AN ORDINANCE REVOKING ORDINANCE NO. Z-24-23.
Upon roll call, the vote was:
AYES: 6 - Lysakowski, Moylan, Oskerka,
Sayad, Walsten, Smith
NAYS: 0 - None
ABSENT: 2 - Brookman, Charewicz
Motion declared carried.
APPROVE Moved by Walsten, seconded by Oskerka, to Approve the Closed Session Minutes of the
MINUTES City Council meeting of February 5, 2024, as published. Motion declared carried as approved
Consent Agenda unanimously under Consent Agenda.
NEW BUSINESS
MAYOR GOCZKOWSKI
CONSIDER The City Council considered the City Manager Employment Agreement between
AUTHORIZING THE Dorota Wisniewski and the City of Des Plaines.
EXEC OF AN EMPL
AGRMT BTW Moved by Walsten, seconded by Sayad, to Approve Resolution R-58-24, A RESOLUTION
DOROTA (DOROTHY) AUTHORIZING THE EXECUTION OF AN EMPLOYMENT AGREEMENT BETWEEN
WISNIEWSKI AND DOROTA (DOROTHY) WISNIEWSKI AND THE CITY OF DES PLAINES FOR
THE FOR EMPL AS EMPLOYMENT AS CITY MANAGER.
CITY MANAGER Upon roll call, the vote was:
Resolution AYES: 6 - Lysakowski, Moylan, Oskerka,
R-58-24 Sayad, Walsten, Smith
NAYS: 0- None
ABSENT: 2- Brookman, Charewicz
Motion declared carried.
FINANCE & ADMINISTRATION — Alderman Sayad, Chair
WARRANT Alderman Sayad presented the Warrant Register.
REGISTER
Resolution Moved by Sayad, seconded by Oskerka, to Approve the Warrant Register of
R-50-24 February 5, 2024, in the Amount of $22,527,146.38 and Approve Resolution R-50-24.
Upon roll call, the vote was:
AYES: 6 - Lysakowski, Moylan, Oskerka,
Sayad, Walsten, Smith
NAYS: 0 - None
ABSENT: 2 - Brookman, Charewicz
Motion declared carried.
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COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT — Alderman Moylan, Chair
CONSIDER Director of Community & Economic Development Rogers reviewed a memorandum dated
APPROVING A FINAL February 1, 2024.
PLAT OF SUBDIV
FOR 2285 WEBSTER The petitioner, Jean Bonk, is requesting a Final Plat of Subdivision for the property located
LN at 2285 Webster Lane. The subject property is 21,982 square feet in size and includes one
Resolution single family residence. A Tentative Plat of Subdivision and a Standard Variation to reduce
R-55-24 the lot width from 55 to 50 feet for the property was approved in June 2023.
The petitioner's Final Plat shows the subdivision of the existing lot into two 9,341 square -
foot, 50 -foot -wide lots with a 25 -foot building line. The property includes no easements, and
the final plat does not propose any additional easements, but the plat notes utility lines
including gas, water, and overhead electrical lines.
A 3,303 -square -foot area (33.03 feet by 100.00 feet) is proposed to be dedicated to the city
in the front area of the proposed parcels. The current property line extends into the area that
is typically used for parkways and sidewalks along Webster Lane, creating a burden for the
property owner in terms of maintenance and taxes, and reduces the ability for the city to
easily maintain the street and the proposed parkway and public sidewalk.
Presently, there is no sidewalk or parkway in front of the property. The Preliminary Site
Improvement Plan includes a 5 -foot -wide sidewalk, parkway, and various other
improvements. The required improvements were approved by the Director of Public Works
and Engineering. A financial security in the amount of 125% of the approved engineer's
estimate of cost of the public improvements, a total of $67,987, will be collected in a form
approved by the City Attorney prior to final recordation of the plat of subdivision.
The PZB voted 6-0 to recommend approval of the Final Plat of Subdivision. The PZB did
not recommend any conditions of approval.
Moved by Sayad, seconded by Lysakowski, to Approve Resolution R-55-24, A
RESOLUTION APPROVING A FINAL PLAT OF SUBDIVISION FOR THE
SUBDIVISION LOCATED AT 2285 WEBSTER LANE, DES PLAINES, ILLINOIS.
Upon voice vote, the vote was:
AYES: 6 - Lysakowski, Moylan, Oskerka,
Sayad, Walsten, Smith
NAYS: 0 - None
ABSENT: 2 - Brookman, Charewicz
Motion declared carried.
CONSIDER Director of Community & Economic Development Rogers reviewed a memorandum dated
APPROVING A February 8, 2024.
MAJOR VAR AT
1183 S. DES PLAINES Petitioner Kathryn S. Kuntz has requested a Major Variation to retain the existing fence
RIVER RD design with the finished side facing inward towards the subject property. The subject
Ordinance property at 1183 S. Des Plaines River Road contains a two-story single-family residence
Z-2-24 with an asphalt driveway and various patio and walkway surfaces. The subject property is
located along Des Plaines River Road within the R-1 Single Family Residential district and
is accessed by a single curb -cut. The subject property is located in the floodway based off
Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) data, which allows the replacement of an
existing fence structure in a floodway, but not the installation of a new fence.
The fence regulation requiring the finished side of fences to face adjoining lots has been in
existence as early as 1975, which predated the installation of the fence sections installed on
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the subject property. If the fence regulations in effect in 1990 did not have this requirement
and a permit was issued, the fence would have been considered a non -conforming structure
and it would have been permitted to be repaired and replaced as is, non -conforming
structures. However, the installation was completed in conflict with the regulations and
therefore the fence is considered illegally non -conforming.
The PZB voted 6-0 to recommend that the City Council approve the major variation request
without any conditions.
Staff recommends the following condition:
1. The Existing Fence must be altered as necessary to conform with all applicable
regulations set forth in Title 14, titled "Flood Control" of the City Code of the City
of Des Plaines unless a variance is recommended by the Director of Public Works
and Engineering and granted by the City Council.
Moved by Walston, seconded by Sayad, to Approve First Reading of Ordinance Z-2-24, AN
ORDINANCE APPROVING A MAJOR VARIATION AT 1183 S. DES PLAINES RIVER
ROAD, DES PLAINES, ILLINOIS (Case #23-047-V).
Upon voice vote, the vote was:
AYES: 6 - Lysakowski, Moylan, Oskerka,
Sayad, Walsten, Smith
NAYS: 0 - None
ABSENT: 2 - Brookman, Charewicz
Motion declared carried.
*At 8:50 p.m., Alderman Oskerka requested to advance Ordinance Z-2-24 to second
regarding to lessen the delay for the petitioner.
Advanced to second reading by Oskerka, seconded by Lysakowski, to Adopt the Ordinance
Z-2-24, AN ORDINANCE APPROVING A MAJOR VARIATION AT
1183 S. DES PLAINES RIVER ROAD, DES PLAINES, ILLINOIS (Case #23-047-V).
Upon roll call, the vote was:
AYES: 6 - Lysakowski, Moylan, Oskerka,
Sayad, Walsten, Smith
NAYS: 0 - None
ABSENT: 2 - Brookman, Charewicz
Motion declared carried.
CONSIDER Director of Community & Economic Development Rogers reviewed a memorandum dated
APPROVING A BUS February 8, 2024.
ASSIST FROG GRANT
(GROWTH) FOR Brunch City Caf6, a breakfast and lunch restaurant is planning on opening at 901 E Oakton
BRUNCH CITY CAF9 St. To help supplement the restaurant build -out costs they are requesting a $100,000 Business
AT 901 E OAKTON ST Assistance Program (BAP) GROWTH grant.
Resolution
R-51-24 Applicant Lumnije Halimi of Brunch City Cafe is requesting approval of a GROWTH grant -
provided as a lump sum reimbursement after completion of the restaurant build -out
construction- for $100,000 towards their $786,000 of identified, eligible project expenses..
As listed in the proposed budget the build -out will include electrical work ($53,000),
plumbing work ($137,000), bathroom remodel ($24,350), fagade work ($53,000), kitchen
equipment ($145,000), and HVAC work ($83,700) among other eligible projects. The
applicant intends to open the restaurant in 2024.
The applicants stated in their business plan that their vision is to open a restaurant that
redefines breakfast and lunch dining by offering a menu that harmonizes taste, health, and
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sustainability. Their mission for the 4,075 square foot restaurant is to become a culinary
destination that can compete in the City's restaurant market.
The applicant spoke on their own behalf.
Moved by Sayad, seconded by Smith, to Approve Resolution R-51-24, A RESOLUTION
APPROVING A BUSINESS ASSISTANCE PROGRAM GRANT (GROWTH) FOR
BRUNCH CITY CAFE AT 901 EAST OAKTON STREET.
Upon roll call, the vote was:
AYES: 6 - Lysakowski, Moylan, Oskerka,
Sayad, Walsten, Smith
NAYS: 0 - None
ABSENT: 2 - Brookman, Charewicz
Motion declared carried.
CONSIDER *At the request of Mayor Goczkowski and without objection, item g was moved ahead on
APPROVING A BUS the agenda.
ASSIST FROG GRANT
(GROWTH) FOR OUE Director of Community & Economic Development Rogers reviewed a memorandum dated
BOLA REST AT January 25, 2024.
1940 E TOUHY AVE
Resolution A Cuban restaurant branded as Que Bola Cuban Cafe is planning on opening at 1940 E
R-39-24 Touhy Avenue. To help supplement the interior build -out costs the applicants have incurred,
they are requesting a $45,000 Business Assistance Program (BAP) GROWTH grant.
Applicants Juan Manuel Fragoso and Marco Estrada both of Que Bola, are requesting
approval of a GROWTH grant- provided as a lump sum reimbursement after completion of
the restaurant build -out construction- for $45,000 towards $90,000 of identified, eligible
project expenses. As listed in the proposed budget, various contractors are listed to complete
the eligible project components including but not limited to electrical work ($8,500),
plumbing and bathroom work ($6,000), makeup air equipment ($9,860), signage and wall
wraps ($12,500), permanent kitchen equipment ($7,762), and work done by JFragoso
Constructions LLC that covers framing work, drywall, and flooring amongst other items
($20,818). The applicants indicated that they plan to open the restaurant in the spring of 2024
since construction has already commenced in the space.
The applicants stated in their business plan that their vision is provide authentic Cuban food
and flavors to the City. At approximately 1,100 square feet, the restaurant can serve as a food
destination to the residents as well as draw from neighboring communities.
Moved by Walsten, seconded by Sayad, to Approve Resolution R-39-24, A RESOLUTION
APPROVING A BUSINESS ASSISTANCE PROGRAM GRANT (GROWTH) FOR QUE
BOLA RESTAURANT AT 1940 EAST TOUHY AVENUE.
Upon roll call, the vote was:
AYES: 6 - Lysakowski, Moylan, Oskerka,
Sayad, Walsten, Smith
NAYS: 0 - None
ABSENT: 2 - Brookman, Charewicz
Motion declared carried.
CONSIDER Director of Community & Economic Development Rogers reviewed a memorandum dated
APPROVING 1ST February 8, 2024.
AMD DEV AGRMT
FOR 622 Mylo Residential Graceland Property, LLC with Joe Taylor of Compasspoint Development
GRACELAND AVE & as Manager, previously acquired the property at 1332 Webford Avenue, a former City-
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1332-1368 WEBFORD owned public parking lot. The City Council approved this sale through Ordinance M-22-22
AVE on September 6, 2022 in accordance with a Purchase & Sale Agreement executed on.
Resolution October 7, 2022. The Council approved a First Amendment to the PSA on July 17, 2023,
R-52-24 which extended the closing dates for the properties comprising the original development site.
The Council approved an Amended and Restated Development Agreement on.
September 5, 2023 which reduced the extents of the original development site to omit a
previously proposed park from the plans.
The City received a request from counsel for the Developer requesting an amendment to the
amended and restated redevelopment agreement to modify details relating to the proposed
development which can be summarized as follows:
a. A reduction in the proposed building height from 82 feet to a maximum of 73 feet
to allow a reduction in the number of proposed stories from 7 to 6.
b. Modifications to the proposed unit mix: Studio Units -from 17 to 75, One -Bedroom
Units -from 103 to 41, and Two -Bedroom Units- from 11 to 13.
c. A reduction in the proposed quantity of off-street indoor parking stalls from 179 to
178.
The Developer's existing agreement with the City requires a 7 -story mixed-use development
comprised of 131 residential units, approximately 2,800 square feet of restaurant-
lounge/commercial space, and a parking garage providing 179 stalls, including 25 stalls
allocated for public use intended to partially replace the 38 spaces formerly available at
1332 Webford Avenue. The remaining 154 stalls would fulfill the off-street parking
requirements for the proposed mix of residential units (137 spaces) and proposed restaurant -
lounge (17 spaces).
The proposed amendment would modify the parameters of the proposed Graceland-Webford
project to reduce the building height from 7 stories to 6 stories, reduce the quantity of units
from 131 to 129, and reduce the quantity of off-street indoor parking stalls from 179 to 178,
including the previously agreed upon 25 stalls allocated for public use. The remaining 153
stalls would continue to fulfill the off-street parking requirements for the proposed mix of
residential units (136 spaces) and the proposed restaurant lounge (17 spaces).
Joe Taylor spoke on behalf of the petitioner, and addressed questions by the Mayor and
Aldermen.
Several residents commented regarding their concerns with the Graceland Ave/Webford Ave
development.
Moved by Moylan, seconded by Lysakowski, to Approve Resolution R-52-24, A
RESOLUTION APPROVING A FIRST AMENDMENT TO THE AMENDED AND
RESTATED DEVELOPMENT AGREEMENT FOR PROPERTY AT 622 GRACELAND
AVENUE AND 1332-1368 WEBFORD AVENUE.
Upon roll call, the vote was:
AYES: 4 - Lysakowski, Moylan, Walsten;
Mayor Goczkowski
NAYS: 3 - Oskerka, Sayad, Smith
ABSENT: 2 - Brookman, Charewicz
Motion declared carried.
CONSIDER Director of Community & Economic Development Rogers reviewed a memorandum dated
REPEALING R-75-23 February 8, 2024.
APPROVING CR &
PMT OF A FEE -IN- Chapter 134 of the Subdivision Regulations requires that as a condition of a Final Plat of
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LIEU IN SAT OF PK
Subdivision, if the project subject to the subdivision results in 15 or more residential dwelling
LAND DED REO (622
units, the developer must fulfill an obligation (i) to provide public park land; (ii) to pay a fee
GRACELAND AVE &
in lieu of; or (iii) a combination of both. The proposed project is subject to the requirement.
1332-1368 WEBFORD
The method to fulfill the requirement is based on a recommendation of the public body with
AVE)
jurisdiction over parks and recreation but in an amount at the final determination of the City
Resolution
Council. The Regulations provide for an opportunity to seek credits, or reductions to the full
R-53-24
obligation, based on amenities provided within site and floor plans for the development.
The original proposal resulted in an obligation of approximately 1.23 acres of parkland
dedication, or $289,023.36 as an equivalent full fee -in -lieu. The revised proposal results in
an obligation of approximately 1.07 acres of parkland dedication, or $250,187.05 as an
equivalent full fee -in -lieu.
Within the proposed building there are recreational and amenity areas designed to serve the
needs of the demographic projected to be residents allowing for a credit/reduction value.
Taking into account the credit/reduction value of the recreational and amenity areas, the
original proposal's parkland fee -in -lieu amount was $177,104.52 and the revised proposal's
parkland fee -in -lieu amount that the applicant would be responsible compensating the Park
District for would be $188,066.74.
Moved by Moylan, seconded by Lysakowski, to Approve Resolution R-53-24, A
RESOLUTION REPEALING RESOLUTION NO. R-75-23 AND APPROVING CREDITS
AND PAYMENT OF A FEE -IN -LIEU IN SATISFACTION OF CITY'S PARK LAND
DEDICATION REQUIREMENT (622 GRACELAND AVENUE & 1332-1368
WEBFORD AVENUE).
No Vote.
Moved by Oskerka, seconded by Moylan, to Approve a Substitute Motion to include a
stipulation that the funds incorporated in the park fee are used for Potawatomie Park in
Resolution R-53-24, A RESOLUTION REPEALING RESOLUTION NO. R-75-23 AND
APPROVING CREDITS AND PAYMENT OF A FEE -IN -LIEU IN SATISFACTION OF
CITY'S PARK LAND DEDICATION REQUIREMENT (622 GRACELAND AVENUE &
1332-1368 WEBFORD AVENUE).
Upon roll call, the vote was:
AYES: 6 - Lysakowski, Moylan, Oskerka,
Sayad, Walsten, Smith
NAYS: 0 - None
ABSENT: 2 - Brookman, Charewicz
Motion declared carried.
A couple residents commented on their opposition to park equipment being installed at
Potawatomie Park.
Moved by Moylan, seconded by Lysakowski, to Approve modified Resolution R-53-24,
which adopted the approved substitute motion, A RESOLUTION REPEALING
RESOLUTION NO. R-75-23 AND APPROVING CREDITS AND PAYMENT OF A FEE -
IN -LIEU IN SATISFACTION OF CITY'S PARK LAND DEDICATION REQUIREMENT
(622 GRACELAND AVENUE & 1332-1368 WEBFORD AVENUE).
Upon roll call, the vote was:
AYES: 6 - Lysakowski, Moylan, Oskerka,
Sayad, Walsten, Smith
NAYS: 0 - None
ABSENT: 2 - Brookman, Charewicz
Motion declared carried.
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CONSIDER Director of Community & Economic Development Rogers reviewed a memorandum dated
REPEALING R-74-23 February 8, 2024.
AND APPROVING A
FINAL PLAT OF The petitioner Mylo Residential Graceland Property, LLC has requested a Final Plat of
SUBDIV FOR THE Subdivision to consolidate the existing three parcels into one lot of record.
GRACELAND/
WEBFORD The proposed Tentative and Final Plat of Graceland/Webford Subdivision will consist of a
INCLUDING 622 43,500 -square -foot lot with 150 feet of frontage along Graceland Avenue (front) to the east
GRACELAND AVE & and 290 feet of frontage on Webford Avenue (side) to the south. The subdivision will abut
1332 AND 1368 the Metra tracks to its north and an existing commercial building to its west. The subdivision
WEBFORD AVE will be 290 feet in depth.
Resolution
R-54-24 The Tentative and Final Plat of Subdivision shows the following easements and building
lines: (i) a 25 -foot building line, to reflect the required side yard for the C-5 district,
extending approximately 90 feet along Webford where the subject property is adjacent
to residentially -zoned property; (ii) a 5 -foot building line, to reflect the required side yard
for the C-5 district, extending approximately 200 feet along Webford where the subject
property is adjacent to commercially zoned property; (iii) a 7 -foot public sidewalk
easement extending along the south property line along Webford; (iv) an approximately 5 -
foot -wide public utilities and drainage easement on the northwestern corner of the proposed
Lot 1; (v) a 16.5 -foot -wide storm water detention area; and (vi) various public utilities and
drainage easements throughout the proposed Lot 1.
Under Section 13-3-1 of the Subdivision Regulations, the developer is required to complete
certain public improvements. The improvements will include widening the segment of
Webford in front of the proposed development and install/replace existing appropriate
streetscaping to match the downtown aesthetic, which is already present along the Graceland
side of the site. Under the proposal, this style would be extended around the corner and onto
the Webford sidewalk, with an emphasis for the area in front of the proposed
restaurant/commercial space at the corner. Certain underground infrastructure, such as water
mains and sewers, are required to be replaced and installed to the standards required by PWE.
Specifically, the developer will be required to separate the existing combined storm and
wastewater system for the entire 1300 block of Webford.
The developer has provided the City Engineer with an estimated cost of public
improvements, an amount for which the City Engineer has approved. A performance security
in the form of a letter of credit, with the City named as the beneficiary, will be required to
secure the improvements.
For residential developments at the proposed scale, Chapter 13-4 of the Subdivision
Regulations requires providing public park land and/or paying a fee in lieu. Private
recreational areas within the building are intended to meet the needs of the anticipated future
residents and potentially lessen the demand for public park facilities generated by those
residents. The developer's providing of these areas may make the project eligible for credits
and reductions in their obligation.
The PZB voted 5-1 to approve the Tentative Plat and voted 5-1 to approve the forwarding of
the Final Plat to City Council.
Should the Council vote to approve the request, staff and the PZB recommend the following
conditions, which are incorporated in the approving resolution:
1. That construction -level street lighting detail as required is provided and approved
by the PWE Department prior to issuance of any building or right-of-way permits.
2. That the parkland dedication and fee in lieu amount must be approved by the City
Council by resolution duly adopted.
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Moved by Moylan, seconded by Lysakowski, to Approve Resolution R-54-24, A
RESOLUTION REPEALING RESOLUTION R-74-23 AND APPROVING A FINAL
PLAT OF SUBDIVISION FOR THE GRACELAND/WEBFORD SUBDIVISION
INCLUDING 622 GRACELAND AVENUE AND 1332 AND 1368 WEBFORD AVENUE,
DES PLAINES, ILLINOIS.
Upon roll call, the vote was:
AYES: 4 - Lysakowski, Moylan, Walsten;
Mayor Goczkowski
NAYS: 3 - Oskerka, Sayad, Smith
ABSENT: 2 - Brookman, Charewicz
Motion declared carried.
ADJOURNMENT Moved by Walsten, seconded by Oskerka, to adjourn the meeting. Upon voice vote, motion
declared carried. The meeting adjourned at 8:51 p.
J sica . Mastalski — CI
APPROVED BY ME THIS 4th
DAY OF March , 2024
Andrew Goczkowski, MAYOR