Council Minutes 07-07-2025MINUTES 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,
JULY 7, 2025
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 6:31 p.m. in the Eleanor Rohrbach Memorial Council
Chambers, Des Plaines Civic Center on Monday, July 7, 2025.
ROLL CALL Roll call indicated the following Aldermen present: Chlebek, Moylan, Oskerka, Sayad,
Merlin, Walsten, Smith, Charewicz. A quorum was present.
CLOSED SESSION Moved by Sayad, seconded by Merlin to adjourn to Closed Session for Acquisition of
Property. Upon roll call, the vote was:
AYES: 8 - Chlebek, Moylan, Oskerka, Sayad,
Merlin, Walsten, Smith, Charewicz
NAYS: 0 - None
ABSENT: 0 - None
Motion declared carried.
RECONVENED The City Council meeting was reconvened at 7:15 p.m. Roll call indicated the following
Aldermen present: Chlebek, Moylan, Oskerka, Sayad, Merlin, Walsten, Smith, Charewicz.
A quorum was present.
PRAYER AND The prayer and the Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag of the United States of America were
PLEDGE offered by Mayor Goczkowski.
PROCLAMATION City Clerk Bronakowski read a proclamation by Mayor Goczkowski recognizing July as
Parks and Recreation Month.
ALDERMAN Alderman Sayad welcomed Tim Watkins to his new role as Director of Public Works. He
ANNOUNCEMENTS also reflected on how much he enjoyed the 4th of July Parade. Additionally, he paid tribute
to Rosemary Argus for her many contributions to the community.
Alderman Merlin reflected on the events of Friday, July 4th, and thanked everyone who
helped with planning and participating in the parade. He also paid tribute to those who were
affected by the recent disasters in Texas.
Alderman Walsten welcomed Tim Watkins as the new Director of Engineering and Public
Works.
Alderman Smith welcomed Tim Watkins to his new role and provided a statement, honoring
Rosemary Argus, recognizing her as a tireless advocate for Des Plaines through both elected
office and community service.
Alderman Charewicz remarked that the parade was a great time and well attended. He shared
that the Chamber of Commerce will host an event at The Beacon Tap on Wednesday, July
9th, from 4:00 PM to 6:30 PM and that the Isaak Walton League will be having an upcoming
Pig Roast. Additionally, the 8th Ward meeting will be rescheduled due to National Night
Out taking place on August 5th. He also paid tribute to Rosemary Argus for her dedicated
service to the Des Plaines community.
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Mayor Goczkowski paid tribute to Rosemary Argus, former Mount Prospect Park District
Commissioner, and 8th Ward Alderman. Also recognized Oakton College as a great partner
for the 4th of July fireworks celebration and thanked staff and all the volunteers for their
efforts in pulling off a well -attended event.
MAYORAL
ANNOUNCEMENTS Upcoming events were announced:
• Food Truck Round -Ups on July 22nd, August 19th, and September 9th, all from
5:00 PM to 8:00 PM.
• National Night Out on August 5th, which will include games, activities hosted by
community groups, and various events involving the Fire and Police Departments.
Mayor Goczkowski also welcomed Little Villa Restaurant back to Des Plaines and
encouraged residents to file appeals for property taxes through Maine Township by
July 15th.
CITY CLERK No announcements at this time.
ANNOUNCEMENTS
MANAGER'S City Manager Wisniewski welcomed Tim Walkins to his new role as Public Works Director.
REPORT She also thanked the Police Department, Fire Department, Public Works, and Media
Services for their support and assistance during both the 4th of July fireworks event at
Oakton College and the 4th of July Parade.
COUNSEL REPORT No announcements at this time.
CONSENT AGENDA Moved by Sayad, seconded by Smith, to Establish the Consent Agenda. Upon voice vote,
the vote was:
AYES: 8 - Chlebek, Moylan, Oskerka, Sayad,
Merlin, Walsten, Smith, Charewicz
NAYS: 0- None
ABSENT: 0- None
Motion declared carried.
Moved by Sayad, seconded by Smith, to Approve the Consent Agenda. Upon roll call, the
vote was:
AYES: 8 - Chlebek, Moylan, Oskerka, Sayad,
Merlin, Walsten, Smith, Charewicz
NAYS: 0 - None
ABSENT: 0 - None
Motion declared carried.
Regular Meeting Minutes were approved; Resolutions R-128-25, R-129-25, R-130-25,
R-131-25, R-132-25, R-133-25, R-134-25, R-135-25, R-139-25, R-140-25, R-141-25 and
Ordinance Z-17-25 were approved. Ordinances Z-15-25 and M-15-25 were adopted
FIRST READING — Moved by Sayad, seconded by Smith, to Approve Ordinance Z-17-25, AN ORDINANCE
ORDINANCE Z-17-25 APPROVING TRANSFER OF A CONDITIONAL USE FOR MOTOR VECHICLE
SALES TO AQUA LIVING AT 555 NORTHWEST HIGHWAY. Motion declared carried
as approved unanimously under Consent Agenda.
APPROVE Moved by Sayad, seconded by Smith, to Approve Resolution R-128-25, A RESOLUTION
EXPENDITURE FOR APPROVING THE 2025 BUDGETED EXPENDITURE OF THE ENTERPRISE
ENTERPRISE RESOURCE PLANNING (ERP) MAINTENANCE RENEWAL CONTRACT WITH
RESOURCE
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PLANNING TYLER TECHNOLOGIES. Motion declared carried as approved unanimously under
CONTRACT Consent Agenda.
Consent Agenda
RESOLUTION
R-128-25
APPROVE Moved by Sayad, seconded by Smith, to Approve Resolution R-129-25, A RESOLUTION
CONCRETE APPROVING TASK ORDER #5 IN THE AMOUNT OF $95,000 FOR CONCRETE
RESTORATIONS RESTORATIONS WITH MQ CONSTRUCTION COMPANY, CHICAGO, ILLINOIS.
WITH MO Motion declared carried as approved unanimously under Consent Agenda.
CONSTRUCTION
COMPANY
Consent Agenda
Resolution
R-129-25
AWARDING 2025 Moved by Sayad, seconded by Smith, to Approve Resolution R-130-25, A RESOLUTION
WATER MAIN AWARDING THE BID FOR 2025 WATER MAIN IMPROVEMENTS WITH A. LAMP
IMRPROVEMENTS CONCRETE CONSTRUCTION, INC. IN THE AMOUNT OF $6,368,890.49. Motion
BID WITH A. LAMP declared carried as approved unanimously under Consent Agenda.
CONCRETE
Consent Agenda
Resolution
R-130-25
APPROVE Moved by Sayad, seconded by Smith, to Approve Resolution R-131-25, A RESOLUTION
PURCHASE OF APPROVING THE PURCHASE OF MOTOROLA RADIO EQUIPMENT FROM
MOTOROLA RADIO CHICAGO COMMUNICATIONS IN AN AMOUNT NOT -TO -EXCEED $25,586.67.
EQUIPMENT Motion declared carried as approved unanimously under Consent Agenda.
Consent Agenda
Resolution
R-131-25
WAIVING BID Moved by Sayad, seconded by Smith, to Approve Resolution R-132-25, A RESOLUTION
PROCESS AND WAIVING THE COMPETITIVE BIDDING PROCESS AND APPROVING THE
APPROVE PURCHASE OF 22 STREETSCAPE PLANTER/FENCE UNITS FROM J.B.
PURCHASE OF METAL WORKS, INC., DES PLAINES, ILLINOIS IN THE AMOUNT OF
STREETSCAPE
UNITS $57,275. Motion declared carried as approved unanimously under Consent Agenda.
Consent Agenda
Resolution
R-132-25
APPROVE Moved by Sayad, seconded by Smith, to Approve Resolution R-133-25, A RESOLUTION
PURCHASE OF 2025 APPROVING THE PURCHASE OF A 2025 FORD F-250 PICK-UP TRUCK THROUGH
FORD F-250 SPC CONTRACT #221 FROM SUTTON FORD COMMERCIAL TRUCK CENTER,
Consent Agenda MATTESON, ILLINOIS IN THE AMOUNT OF $53,954. Motion declared carried as
Resolution approved unanimously under Consent Agenda.
R-133-25
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APPROVE TASK Moved by Sayad, seconded by Smith, to Approve Resolution R-134-25, A RESOLUTION
ORDER #7 WITH APPROVING TASK ORDER #7 WITH JOHN NERI CONSTRUCTION COMPANY,
JOHN NERI INC., 770 FACTORY ROAD, ADDISON, ILLINOIS, IN THE AMOUNT OF $98,600.000.
CONSTRUCTION Motion declared carried as approved unanimously under Consent Agenda.
COMPANY, INC.
Consent Agenda
Resolution
R-134-25
APPROVING Moved by Sayad, seconded by Smith, to Approve Resolution R-134-25, A RESOLUTION
CHANGE ORDER #1 APPROVING CHANGE ORDER #1 WITH JOHN NERI CONSTRUCTION COMPANY,
WITH JOHN NERI INC., 770 FACTORY ROAD, ADDISON, ILLINOIS, IN THE AMOUNT OF $62,108.12.
CONSTRUCTION Motion declared carried as approved unanimously under Consent Agenda.
COMPANY, INC.
Resolution
R-135-25
AUTHORIZATION Moved by Sayad, seconded by Smith, to Approve Resolution R-139-25, A RESOLUTION
OF THE APPROVING AND AUTHORIZING THE EXPENDITURE OF FUNDS IN THE
EXPENDITURE OF AMOUNT OF $69,000 FOR A TERM OF 12 MONTHS PURSUANT TO A PROPOSAL
FUNDS TO FROM MATTHEW O'SHEA CONSULTING, INC. FOR INTERGOVERNMENTAL
MATTHEW O'SHEA AND LEGISLATIVE ADVOCACY SERVICES. Motion declared carried as approved
CONSULTING, INC. unanimously under Consent Agenda.
Consent Agenda
Resolution
R-139-25
AUTHORIZATION Moved by Sayad, seconded by Smith, to Approve Resolution R-140-25, A RESOLUTION
OF THE APPROVING AND AUTHORIZING THE EXPENDITURE OF FUNDS IN THE
EXPENDITURE OF AMOUNT OF $60,000 FOR A TERM OF 12 MONTHS PURSUANT TO A PROPOSAL
FUNDS TO FROM J/ ALEXANDER HUNT, INC. FOR INTERGOVERNMENTAL AND
MATTHEW O'SHEA LEGISLATIVE ADVOCACY SERVICES. Motion declared carried as approved
CONSULTING, INC. unanimously under Consent Agenda.
Consent Agenda
Resolution
R-140-25
AUTHORIZATION Moved by Sayad, seconded by Smith, to Approve Resolution R-141-25, A RESOLUTION
OF THE APPROVING AND AUTHORIZING THE EXPENDITURE OF FUNDS IN THE
EXPENDITURE OF AMOUNT OF $60,000 FOR A TERM OF 12 MONTHS PURSUANT TO A PROPOSAL
FUNDS TO FROM TAFT STETTINIUS & HOLLISTER, LLP FOR INTERGOVERNMENTAL AND
MATTHEW O'SHEA LEGISLATIVE ADVOCACY SERVICES. Motion declared carried as approved
CONSULTING, INC. unanimously under Consent Agenda.
Consent Agenda
Resolution
R-141-25
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SECOND READING — Moved by Sayad, seconded by Smith, to Approve Ordinance M-15-25, An ORDINANCE
ORDINANCE M-15-25 APPROVING A NEW CLASS B-1 LIQUOR LICENSE (BULK SALES -NOT PRIMARY
SALES FOR OFF -SITE CONSUMPTION ONLY) FOR SHREE NAMAH, LLC d/b/a
AMIGOS MARKET, 951 ELMHURST ROAD. Motion declared carried as approved
unanimously under Consent Agenda.
SECOND READING — Moved by Sayad, seconded by Smith, to Approve Resolution Z-15-25, AN ORDINANCE
ORDINANCE Z-15-25 APPROVING A CONDITIONAL USE FOR A COMMERCIALLY ZONED ASSEMBLY
USE AT 969 ELMHURST ROAD, UNIT 2A. Motion declared carried as approved
unanimously under Consent Agenda.
APPOINTMENTS Moved by Sayad, seconded by Smith to Approve the following appointments:
Consent Agenda Library Board — Megan Williams — Term to Expire July 7, 2028
Planning and Zoning Board — AJ Fallico — Term to Expire July 7, 2028
APPROVE Moved by Sayad, seconded by Smith, to Approve the Minutes of the City Council meeting
MINUTES of June 2, 2025, as published. Motion declared carried as approved unanimously under
Consent Agenda Consent Agenda.
NEW BUSINESS
FINANCE & ADMINISTRATION — Alderman Sayad, Chair
WARRANT
Alderman Sayad presented the Warrant Register.
REGISTER
Moved by Sayad, seconded by Charewicz to Approve the Warrant Register of June 16, 2025,
Resolution
in the Amount of $6,344,164.63 and Approve Resolution R-136-25. Upon roll call, the vote
R-136-25
was:
AYES: 8 - Chlebek, Moylan, Oskerka, Sayad,
Merlin, Walsten, Smith, Charewicz
NAYS: 0 - None
ABSENT: 0 - None
Motion declared carried.
COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT — Alderman Moylan, Chair
CONSIDER LICENSE Director of Community and Economic Development, Jeff Rogers, reviewed a memorandum
REQUIREMENT FOR dated June 23, 2025.
CANNABIS
DISPENSARIES The City of Des Plaines has received numerous inquiries relating to the proposed
establishment of new retail cannabis dispensaries throughout the community. The City's
Ordinance Code of Ordinances currently only regulate cannabis business establishments through
M-17-25 zoning regulations, and the City does not require a distinct business license for retail
cannabis dispensaries. Staff has developed a draft Ordinance proposing new business
regulations relating to cannabis dispensaries which would (i) impose an annual license fee,
(ii) limit the number of available cannabis dispensary licenses in the City to three (3)
licenses, (iii) require compliance inspections, and (iv) impose a penalty for a violation of
City's licensing requirements
The City of Des Plaines Zoning Ordinance allows the establishment of retail cannabis
dispensaries in commercial and manufacturing districts within the City. However, there are
currently no state -licensed dispensaries operating in the City of Des Plaines. The City has,
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over the past year, received two (2) business registration applications from operators of retail
cannabis dispensaries desiring to open locations in Des Plaines. Further, staff of the City's
Community & Economic Development Department frequently receive inquiries from
potential business proprietors interested in locating retail cannabis dispensaries within the
city.
Presently, there are eight (8) state -licensed cannabis dispensaries operating in neighboring
communities within approximately 1 mile of the City's boundaries including EarthMed
Recreational Dispensary in Rosemont, Verilife Dispensary in Rosemont, Sociale Dispensary
in Park Ridge, RISE Recreational Dispensary in Niles, Revolution Dispensary in Mt.
Prospect, Verilife Dispensary in Arlington Heights, Tru Essence Dispensary in Arlington
Heights, and Zen Leaf Dispensary in Prospect Heights.
Both the State of Illinois and the City of Des Plaines impose strict operational regulations
on recreational retail cannabis dispensaries. Minimum requirements for such businesses
include:
a. All operations must comply with the State of Illinois Cannabis Regulation and Tax Act
and the Compassionate Use of Medical Cannabis Program Act, and all state regulations
associated with these Acts.
b. Individuals must be 21 years of age or older to purchase or possess cannabis.
c. Up to 30 grams (approx. 0.66 lbs.) of cannabis flower can be purchased from a dispensary
at one time. This is also the legally permitted limit for possession. Smaller limits are set for
infused THC (500 milligrams) and cannabis concentrate (5 grams)
d. A cannabis dispensary may not be located within 500 feet of any existing preschool,
primary school, secondary school, childcare center on a commercial zoning lot, or place of
worship.
e. Hours of Operation are limited to 10 a.m. to 8 p.m., seven days per week.
f. No products containing cannabis may be consumed or sampled on the premises of any
cannabis business establishment, including in any outdoor parking area accessory to or used
by the cannabis business establishment.
g. Cannabis transported in a vehicle must be in a sealed container and reasonably
inaccessible to the driver while the vehicle is in motion.
h. Delivery of cannabis products to consumers at any location outside of a licensed cannabis
business establishment is expressly prohibited.
i. Any odors must be mitigated in accordance with local regulations.
j. Signage may not contain cannabis imagery such as cannabis leaves, plants, smoke,
paraphernalia, or cartoonish imagery oriented toward youth, or any language referencing
cannabis, marijuana, or other common colloquial terms for cannabis
The purpose of these amendments is to prevent the proliferation of retail cannabis
dispensaries and ensure that dispensaries operating in the City are fully compliant with state
and local regulations. The City Council has the authority to adopt amendments to Title 4 of
the City Code.
Alderman Sayad inquired about how the City ensures compliance with cannabis regulations.
It was noted that while there is currently no formal protocol for compliance checks, staff
would recommend annual inspections, with the City retaining the authority to conduct
additional checks as deemed necessary.
Alderman Walsten asked about revenue. Director Rogers stated that the City would receive
$200 per license annually. In addition to licensing fees, cannabis sales will generate tax
revenue for the City.
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Alderman Merlin asked for clarification on the number of licensed locations allowed.
Director Rogers confirmed that the City will allow a maximum of three cannabis licenses.
Mayor Goczkowski clarified whether this ordinance would change the City's current
position on allowing cannabis businesses, with Director Rogers noting that it would not; the
proposed ordinance only establishes a limit of three locations, subject to zoning
requirements.
Moved by Moylan, seconded by Walsten to Approve Ordinance M-17-25, AN
ORDINANCE APPROVING TEXT AMENDMENT TO TITLE 4 OF THE CITY CODE
ESTABLISHING A BUSINESS LICENSE FOR CANNABIS DISPENSARIES. Upon
voice vote, the vote was:
AYES: 8 - Chlebek, Moylan, Oskerka, Sayad,
Merlin, Walsten, Smith, Charewicz
NAYS: 0 - None
ABSENT: 0 - None
Motion declared carried.
Moved by Walsten, seconded by Walsten to Advance to Second Reading and Adopt
Ordinance M-17-25, AN ORDINANCE APPROVING TEXT AMENDMENT TO TITLE
4 OF THE CITY CODE ESTABLISHING A BUSINESS LICENSE FOR CANNABIS
DISPENSARIES. Upon voice vote, the vote was:
AYES: 8 - Chlebek, Moylan, Oskerka, Sayad,
Merlin, Walsten, Smith, Charewicz
NAYS: 0- None
ABSENT: 0- None
Motion declared carried.
CONSIDER
Director of Community and Economic Development, Jeff Rogers, reviewed a memorandum
CONDITIONAL USE
dated June 26, 2025.
AND MAJOR
VARIATION FOR A
The petitioner, Sidley Austin LLP, representative: Scott Saef, 1 S. Dearborn Street, Chicago,
COMMERCIAL
IL 60656, requested to install a new 104-foot-tall antenna support structure in the C-3
MOBLIE RADIO
General Commercial district adjacent to residential uses: (i) a conditional use to allow the
AND WIRELESS
proposed structure in the C-3 district as a secondary principal use; (ii) a major variation to
TELE-
reduce to required setback of the structure from the property line from 50 feet to 28 feet; (iii)
COMMUNICATIONS
a major variation to reduce to required setback of the structure from a residential district
SERVICE FACILITY
from 100 feet to 65 feet; (iv) a major variation to allow the structure to be located on the
side of the principal structure instead of behind; and (v) a major variation to increase the
Ordinance
allowable height of the structure from 50 feet to 104 feet. The owner is Commonwealth
Z-19-25
Edison Company, representative: Shemeka Wesby, 3 Lincoln Centre, 4' Floor, Oakbrook
Terrance, IL 60181. This property is located in the sixth ward
The petitioner requests installing an antenna support structure —referenced as "Structure" in
the petitioner's attached Project Narrative —as part of ComEd's implementation of its multi-
year "smart grid" initiative, which seeks to improve reliability of the electrical grid and
increase voltage efficiencies along each distribution line. See the attached Project Narrative
for additional details on the proposed antenna support structure facility itself and its use.
The subject property consists of one 1.36-acre parcel located at the southwest corner of the
Pratt Avenue/Sycamore Street intersection as illustrated on the attached Plat of Survey. It is
currently developed with a public utility substation with two outbuildings, gravel drive
aisles, and an I I -foot -tall solid fence with one -foot of barbed wire and four 16-foot-tall
camera posts. The subject property borders single family residences on all sides except the
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west side which abuts railroad tracks and a commercial shopping center and stand-alone
restaurant.
Use Classifications The existing electrical substation is classified as a public utility use, as
defined below, which serves as the principal use of the property. Pursuant to Section 12-7-
3.K, a public utility use —with the functions explicitly noted in the definition —is permitted
in the C-3 district.
PUBLIC UTILITIES: A building or portion thereof used for providing, monitoring, and
housing utilities for public consumption or use. This term shall include, but not be limited
to, operations providing water, sewer, gas, public works facilities, and other uses similar in
nature and impact. "Public utilities" shall not include any use that is otherwise listed
specifically in a zoning district as a permitted or conditional use (Section 12-13-3 of the
Zoning Ordinance).
The proposed antenna support structure is not included within the definition of public
utilities. Instead, the proposed structure is a Commercial Mobile Radio and Wireless
Telecommunications Service Facility as defined below:
COMMERCIAL MOBILE RADIO AND WIRELESS TELECOMMUNICATIONS
SERVICE FACILITY: An unmanned facility consisting of antennas, equipment, and
equipment storage shelter used for the reception, switching, and/or transmission of wireless
telecommunications including, but not limited to, paging, enhanced specialized mobile
radio, personal communication services, cellular telephone, and similar technologies. A
commercial mobile radio service facility may either be freestanding, roof mounted, or
building mounted (Section 12-13-3 of the Zoning Ordinance).
The proposed freestanding antenna support structure is a secondary principal use since it's
not part of the existing public utility use (principal use) but serves as a separate use providing
communication between ComEd substations in the area.
Commercial Mobile Radio and Wireless Telecommunications Service Facility Regulations
The Commercial Mobile Radio and Wireless Telecommunications Service Facility use is
regulated in Section 12-8-5 of the Zoning Ordinance by zoning district, property location,
height, design, and operation to minimize adverse effects on surrounding developments
Zoning District: This use is only allowed in certain zoning districts either as a permitted use
("P") or conditional use ("C") as identified in the table. Zoning districts not listed below
prohibit this use due to the intended uses of those zoning districts and potential adverse
effects. The subject property is located in the C-3 district, which allows a freestanding
facility serving as a secondary principal use, but only through a conditional use permit and
approval from City Council.
Alderman Moylan and Walsten spoke in support of the proposal.
Moved by Walsten, seconded by Sayad to approve Ordinance Z-19-25, AN ORDINANCE
APPROVING A CONDITIONAL USE AND MAJOR VARIATION FOR
COMMERCIAL MOBLIE RADIO AND WIRELESS TELECOMMUNICATIONS
SERVICE FACILITY AT 1705 PRATT AVENUE. Upon roll call, the vote was:
AYES: 8 - Chlebek, Moylan, Oskerka, Sayad,
Merlin, Walsten, Smith, Charewicz
NAYS: 0 - None
ABSENT: 0 - None
Motion declared carried.
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Moved by Walsten, seconded by Moylan to advance to second reading and adopt Ordinance
Z-19-25, AN ORDINANCE APPROVING A CONDITIONAL USE AND MAJOR
VARIATION FOR COMMERCIAL MOBLIE RADIO AND WIRELESS
TELECOMMUNICATIONS SERVICE FACILITY AT 1705 PRATT AVENUE. Upon roll
call, the vote was:
AYES: 8 - Chlebek, Moylan, Oskerka, Sayad,
Merlin, Walsten, Smith, Charewicz
NAYS: 0 - None
ABSENT: 0 - None
Motion declared carried.
CONSIDER Director of Community and Economic Development, Jeff Rogers, reviewed a memorandum
RESOLUTION IN dated July 7, 2025.
SUPPORT OF COOK
COUNTY CLASS 6B The applicant, Grossprops Associates, LLC, represented by Mark Rogers, Liston &
REAL ESTATE TAX Tsantilis, is requesting the City of Des Plaines' support for their application to Cook County
INCENTIVE FOR 424 for a Class 6b Real Estate Tax Incentive. The incentive would support the construction of a
HOWARD AVENUE new 171,600 square -foot, Class A industrial facility on the vacant 10-acre site at 424 Howard
Ave. The applicant is proposing over $10,500,000 in hard costs to construct the proposed
Resolution building and site improvements on the property. This property is located in the fifth ward.
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The property owner, Grossprops Associates, LLC recently invested over $300,000 to
demolish the previous structure located at 424 Howard Ave. The applicant is requesting the
City's support and consent to approve a new Class 6b incentive for new development. If
approved, the applicant plans to invest $10,500,000 to build a new 171,600 square foot,
Class A industrial facility with future office space, an investment of approximately $62 per
square foot. This investment exceeds the City's minimum investment requirement of $10
per square foot for approval of a Class 6b incentive.
If the incentive is approved, the new facility is expected to have a projected market value of
approximately $12,940,300 once completed which would increase property taxes to
approximately $5,635,12 per the life of the incentive. If the property were to remain vacant,
it would be expected to generate approximately $1,115,323 in tax revenue over the next
twelve years. The applicant intends to secure a tenant in the warehousing, manufacturing, or
distribution industry and expects employment figures for a new tenant to be greater than 50
full-time employees, the minimum quantity of new full-time employment positions required
per City policy.
The 6b Classification, if supported by the City and formally approved by Cook County,
would reduce the property tax assessment for the portion of the property where the new
investment is proposed from the typical 25% of market value to 10% for a 10-year period.
In the 11th year of the incentive, the assessment will go up to 15% of market value, and in
the 12th & final year of the incentive the assessment will go to 20% of market value before
returning to 25% of market value after expiration of the incentive.
Alderman Moylan and Merlin spoke in support of the proposal.
Moved by Merlin, seconded by Walsten to approve resolution R-137-25, A RESOLUTION
GRANTING SUPPORT AND CONSENT TO THE FILING BY GROSSPROPS
ASSOCIATES, LLC OF A CLASS 613 APPLICATION WITH THE COOK COUNTY
ASSESSOR'S OFFICE. Upon roll call, the vote was:
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AYES: 8 - Chlebek, Moylan, Oskerka, Sayad,
Merlin, Walsten, Smith, Charewicz
NAYS: 0 - None
ABSENT: 0 - None
Motion declared carried.
CONSIDER
The applicant, Bridge Industrial, 9525 W. Bryn Mawr Avenue, Rosemont, IL 60018, is
RESOLUTION
requesting a Final Plat of Subdivision to consolidate two lots into one lot of records. This
APPROVING FINAL
property is currently located in the fifth ward.
PLAT OF
SUBDIVISION AT 555
Petitioner Doug Klien, on behalf of Bridge Industrial, intends to consolidate the two existing
HOWARD AVENUE
parcels into one lot of record. The subject property is zoned M-2 General Manufacturing
district and located at the southwest corner of the Wolf Road and Howard Avenue
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intersection and is comprised of two lots totaling approximately 11.77-acres. Approximately
R-138-25
789 feet of the north portion of the property extends to the centerline of Howard Avenue
before stair -stepping down outside of the Howard Avenue right-of-way. The subject
property was improved with two main structures totaling 291,031 square feet and multiple
surface parking lots with access to both Wolf Road and Howard Avenue as illustrated in the
attached ALTA/NSPS Land Title Survey. However, the applicant applied for and received
a demolition permit in March 2025 to remove all existing improvements on the subject
property including underground utilities.
The proposal includes the redevelopment of the subject property for a new Class A industrial
building with surface parking areas as noted in the attached Project Narrative. The petitioner
indicates that the proposed development will be constructed as either a speculative building
or as a built -to -suit for a potential tenant. While the exact building size of the future
development has not been finalized, the proposal does include the installation of (i) a new
225,606-square foot industrial building with 64 truck docks and two drive-in doors; (ii) new
off-street parking areas consisting of 193 automotive stalls and 19 trucks stalls; (iii) two new
underground detention vaults for stormwater run-off, and (iv) curb cut and ADA
improvements for the Wolf Road/Howard Avenue intersection.
The proposal includes the consolidation of the two existing lots into one 11.77- acre lot. The
attached Final Plat of Bridge Point Des Plaines Subdivision shows the location, boundary,
and size of the proposed consolidated lot. The plat also notes the dedication of the existing
789-foot-long by 40-foot-wide northwest corner of the subject property to the City of Des
Plaines to provide a full 80 feet of right-of-way for roadway purposes.
The subdivision plat shows the following easements and building lines: (i) a new 65-foot
front building setback line along Wolf Road where the proposed subdivision abuts the street;
(ii) new 25-foot side building setback lines along the north and south side property lines of
the proposed subdivision; (iii) a new 25-foot rear building setback line along the west
boundary of the proposed subdivision; (iv) an 83-foot public utility easement and 82.5-foot
perpetual right and easement for utilities across the northern portion of the subdivision; (v)
a 10-foot ComEd easement along the west subdivision line; and (vi) a 15-foot public utility
easement along the east subdivision line abutting Wolf Road.
Chapter 13-3 of the Subdivision Regulations allows the City to require various right-of-way
(ROW) improvements based on criteria such as traffic and effect on adjacent properties.
Certain underground infrastructure is required to be installed to the standards required by
Public Works and Engineering (PWE). Under Section 13-3-1, the developer is required to:
(i) add new five -foot -wide sidewalk along both Wolf Road and Howard Avenue for the
entire frontage of the proposed development; (ii) remove all old water services up to the city
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water main; and (iii) add a new looped public water main. The developer has provided PWE
with an estimated cost of both private and public improvements totaling $225,439.
The PZB held a public meeting on June 10, 2025 to consider the request and voted 4-0 to
recommend that City Council approve the final plat of subdivision.
Moved by Merlin, seconded by Smith to approve Resolution R-138-25, A RESOLUTION
APPROVING A FINAL PLAT OF SUBDIVISION AT 555 HOWARD AVENUE. Upon
roll call, the vote was:
AYES: 8 - Chlebek, Moylan, Oskerka, Sayad,
Merlin, Walsten, Smith, Charewicz
NAYS: 0 - None
ABSENT: 0 - None
Motion declared carried.
Moved by Sayad, seconded by Walsten, to adjourn the meeting. Upon voice vote, motion
declared carried. The meeting adjourned at 7:57 PM.
minik Bronakowski — CITY CLERK
APPROVED BY ME THIS sot'
DAY OF r , 2025
Andrew Goczkowski, MAYOR