7/23/19Case 19-021-V-CU-MAP 1274 Rand Rd MAP Amendment, Conditional
Use Permit, Variations
Case 19-031-CU 410 E. Northwest Hwy Conditional Use Permit
Case 19-041-SUB-V 2282 Eastview Dr Tentative Plat of Subdivision
Major Variation
Case 19-042-SUB 614 Birchwood Ave Tentative Plat of Subdivision
July 23, 2019
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DES PLAINES PLANNING AND ZONING BOARD MEETING
JULY 23, 2019
MINUTES
The Des Plaines Planning and Zoning Board Meeting held its regularly-scheduled meeting on Tuesday,
July 23, 2019, at 7 p.m. in Room 101 of the Des Plaines Civic Center.
ZONING BOARD
Chairman Szabo called the meeting to order at 7:02 p.m. and read this evening’s cases. Roll call was
established.
PRESENT: Bader, Schell, Saletnik, & Szabo
ABSENT: Catalano, Fowler, Hofherr
ALSO PRESENT: Patrick Ainsworth, Coord., Devel. Mgr./Community & Economic Development
Jonathan Stytz, Planner/Community & Economic Development
Dave Schuman, Division Chief/Fire Prevention
Brooke Lenneman/General Counsel
Wendy Bednarz/Recording Secretary
APPROVAL OF MINUTES
A motion was made by Board Member Saletink, seconded by Board Member Bader, to approve the
minutes of July 9, 2019, as presented.
AYES: Bader, Schell, Saletnik, & Szabo
NAYES: None
***MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY***
PUBLIC COMMENT
There was no Public Comment.
Case 19-021-V-CU-MAP 1274 Rand Rd MAP Amendment, Conditional
Use Permit, Variations
Case 19-031-CU 410 E. Northwest Hwy Conditional Use Permit
Case 19-041-SUB-V 2282 Eastview Dr Tentative Plat of Subdivision
Major Variation
Case 19-042-SUB 614 Birchwood Ave Tentative Plat of Subdivision
July 23, 2019
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OLD BUSINESS (continued from 4/23/19)
1. Address: 1274 Rand Road Case 19-031-CU
The petitioner is requesting the following items: i) a Map Amendment under Section 12-3-7 of the
1998 Des Plaines Zoning Code, as amended, to rezone the property from C-3 General Commercial
to M-2 General Manufacturing; ii) a Conditional Use Permit under Section 12-7-4(G) of the 1998
Des Plaines Zoning Code, as amended, to allow for a Recycling Center business in the M-2 district;
and iii) Major Variations under Section 12-7-4(H) of the 1998 Des Plaines Zoning Code, as
amended, for the structure(s).
PINS: 09-17-200-068 & -115
Owners: Robert Katz, 1274 Rand Road, Des Plaines, IL 60016
Petitioner: Robert Katz, 1274 Rand Road, Des Plaines, IL 60016
Chairman Szabo swore in Jason Doland of Doland Engineering, 334 E. Colfax Street, Unit C, Palatine, IL
60067, Robert Katz, 1274 Rand Road LLC, 1274 Rand Road, Des Plaines, IL 60016 and Daniel J. Dowd,
Dowd, Dowd& Mertes, LTD, 701 Lee Street, Suite 790, Des Plaines, Il 60016.
Mr. Dowd introduced Mr Doland to discuss the changes made to the site plan. Mr. Doland described
changes to the revised site plan, which including changes to original footprint of the building to comply
with the Fire Department recommendations. Mr. Doland also stated that the request also seeks
appropriate zoning for the facility use.
Chairman Szabo asked if the Board has questions.
Commissioner Saletnik had a comment/question regarding Condition #14, prohibiting the
loading/unloading zone. Coordinator Ainsworth clarified the condition. Commissioner Saletnik
commented that appropriate signage directing customers would assist customers, Mr. Dowd agreed.
Coordinator Ainsworth stated that the proposed site plan will be amended prior to going to City Council,
one amendment will be to add a loading zone to the property, a requirement for an M-2 zoned property.
Chairman Szabo asked if the public had any comments.
Coordinator Ainsworth summarized the staff report. Coordinator Ainsworth stated that staff is not
recommending approval or denial, but that the petitioner has addressed the life safety concerns.
Coordinator Ainsworth noted that there is a point of clarification, to amend item 2c., the item should
read:
Case 19-021-V-CU-MAP 1274 Rand Rd MAP Amendment, Conditional
Use Permit, Variations
Case 19-031-CU 410 E. Northwest Hwy Conditional Use Permit
Case 19-041-SUB-V 2282 Eastview Dr Tentative Plat of Subdivision
Major Variation
Case 19-042-SUB 614 Birchwood Ave Tentative Plat of Subdivision
July 23, 2019
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c. If the proposed warehouse and office rebuild will be 30 feet or less, a 20-foot fire apparatus road must
be provided along the western-most 80 feet of the north property line.
The change is from 25 foot to 20 foot to reflect the fire code.
Address: 1274 Rand Road
Owners: Robert Katz, 1274 Rand Road, Des Plaines, IL 60016
Petitioner: Robert Katz, 1274 Rand Road, Des Plaines, IL 60016
Case Number: 19-031-CU
Real Estate Index 09-17-200-068 & -115
Number:
Ward: #1, Alderman Mark A. Lysakowski
Existing Zoning: C-3, General Commercial District
Existing Land Use: Recycling Center
Surrounding Zoning: North (rear): C-3, General Commercial District
South (front): M-2, General Manufacturing
East (side): M-2, General Manufacturing District (2019 Zoning)
West (side): C-3, General Commercial District
Surrounding Land Use: North: ComEd Utilities
South: Manufacturing
East: Livery Service/Landscape Company
West: Manufacturing
Street Classification: Rand Road is an arterial street.
Comprehensive Plan: The 2019 Comprehensive Plan designates the site as Commercial/Industrial
Urban Mix.
Project Description:
The applicant, Robert Katz, has requested a Conditional Use, Map Amendment and Variations in order to
bring a recycling center business into conformity with the Des Plaines Zoning Ordinance. He is the owner
of Maine Scrap Metal which has operated on the subject property since 1996. Scrap metal/recycling