2015-08-03 - Ordinance 2015-043 - GRANTING AN AMENDMENT TO SPECIAL USE ORD 2014-052 FOR TORAH ACADEMY, 720 ARMSTRONG DR July 20, 2015
ORDINANCE NO. 2015 - 43
AN ORDINANCE GRANTING ANA END ENT TO
SPECIAL USE ORDINANCE 2014-52
VILLAGE OF BUFFALO GROVE,
COOK AND LAKE COUNTIES, ILLINOIS
Suburban Alliance for Jewish Education D/B/A Torah Academy
720 ARMSTRONG
An amendment to Special Use Ordinance 2014-52
WHEREAS, the Village of Buffalo Grove is a Home Rule Unit by virtue of the Illinois
Constitution of 1970; and,
WHEREAS, the property ("Property") legally described in EXHIBIT A attached hereto is
zoned in the Industrial District; and,
WHEREAS, on July 7, 2014, the Village Board approved Ordinance 2014-52 granting a
special use for a child care facility and a preschool/elementary school for the Property; and,
WHEREAS, Suburban Alliance for Jewish Education D/B/A Torah Academy
("Petitioner"), as owner of the Property, has petitioned the Village for approval of an amendment
to Special Use Ordinance 2014-52 located at 720 Armstrong; and,
WHEREAS, the Petitioner has indicated that they have not met their enrollment
projections and is requesting an amendment to the special use to defer the parking lot
improvements until such time that their enrollment exceeds 30 students; and,
WHEREAS, the Village Plan Commission conducted a public hearing on July 15, 2015
concerning the petition for the amendment; and,
WHEREAS, the Plan Commission determined that the petition meets the criteria of a
special use set forth in Section 17.28.040 of the Buffalo Grove Zoning Ordinance; and,
WHEREAS, the Plan Commission voted 7 to 0 to recommend approval of the
amendment to Special Use Ordinance 2014-52 subject to the special conditions outlined in
Section 2 below; and,
WHEREAS, the President and Village Board of Trustees after due and careful
consideration have concluded that the amendment to Special Use Ordinance 2014-52 is a
reasonable request and will serve the best interests of the Village.
WHEREAS, Torah Academy shall be operated in accordance with and pursuant to the
following exhibits:
EXHIBIT A Legal Description
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EXHIBIT B Acceptance and Agreement concerning special use amendment
EXHIBIT C Special Use Ordinance 2014-52
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED BY THE PRESIDENT AND BOARD OF
TRUSTEES OF THE VILLAGE OF BUFFALO GROVE, COOK AND LAKE COUNTIES,
ILLINOIS:
Section 1. This Ordinance is made pursuant to and in accordance with the Village's
Zoning Ordinance, Development Ordinance, and the Village's Home Rule powers. The
preceding whereas clauses are hereby made a part of this Ordinance.
Section 2. The Corporate Authorities hereby grant approval of the amendment to special use
Ordinance 2014-52, subject to the following conditions:
1. Condition A of Ordinance 2014-52 is hereby amended and replaced with the
following new condition A:
"The special uses granted to Torah Academy, Inc. are assignable to
subsequent petitioners seeking assignment of this special use as follows:
i. Upon application of a petitioner seeking assignment of this special
use, the Corporate Authorities, in their sole discretion, may refer said
application of assignment to the appropriate commission(s) for a
public hearing or may hold a public hearing at the Village Board.
ii. Such assignment shall be valid only upon the adoption of a proper,
valid and binding ordinance by the Corporate Authorities granting said
assignment, which may be granted or denied for any reason."
2. Condition D of Ordinance 2014-52 is hereby amended and replaced with the
following new condition D:
"A maximum of forty five (45) students are allowed on the Property. A
maximum of thirty (30) students are allowed on the Property until the
parking lot improvements depicted on Exhibit E of Ordinance 2014-52 are
competed. Prior to the start of each school year, the petitioner shall
provide the Village with the projected enrollment for the upcoming school
year.-
3. Except for those conditions specifically amended by this Ordinance, all other
conditions of Ordinance 2014-52 shall remain in full force and effect.
Section 3. This Ordinance shall be in full force and effect upon the submittal of a signed
Exhibit B (Acceptance and Agreement) hereto. This Ordinance shall not be codified.
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AYES: 5 —Trilling, Stein, Ottenheimer, Weidenfeld, Johnson
NAYS: 0 - None
ABSENT- 1 - Berman
PASSED: Au-qust 3, 2015.
APPROVED: August 3, 2015.
ATTEST: APPROVED-
Wla6e Clerk Beverly'Suss Wan, Village President
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EXHIBIT A
LEGAL DESCRIPTION
Suburban Alliance for Jewish Education D/B/A Torah Academy
720 ARMSTRONG
An amendment to Special Use Ordinance 201 -
S JCT PROPERTY LEGAL DESCRIPTION: Lot 5 in the Resubdivision of Lots 5 & 6 in
the Buffalo Grove Commerce Center Unit 1, being a subdivision of part of the west half of the
southwest quarter of Section 34, Township 43 North, Range 11 East of the Third Principal
Meridian in Lake County, Illinois.
SUBJECT PROPERTY COMMON DESCRIPTION: 720 Armstrong Drive, Buffalo Grove, IL
(PIN 15-34-308-009)
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EXHIBIT B
Suburban Alliance for Jewish Education D/B/A or Academy
720 ARMSTRONG
An amendment to Special Use Ordinance 2014-52
Acceptance and Agreement concerning special use amendment
Torah Academy acknowledges that it has read and understands all of the terms and provisions
of Buffalo Grove Ordinance No. 2015-43 pertaining to the special use, and does hereby accept
and agree to abide by and be bound by each of the terms, conditions and limitations of said
Ordinance.
Suburban Alliance for Jewish Education D/B/A Torah
Academy
By:
Name (print): �ft-ve-
Title: -NeaJ 4 �c-4dv
EXHIBIT
Suburban Alliance for Jewish Education / / r Academy
amendment 720 ARMSTRONG
An cil Use Ordinance 2014-52
Ordinance -
7/1/2024 Exhibit C to
Ordinance
ORDINANCE NO. 2014-52
AN ORDINANCE APPROVING SPECIAL USES
IN THE INDUSTRIAL DISTRICT
VILLAGE OF BUFFALO GROVE,
COOK AND LAKE COUNTIES, ILLINOIS
Suburban Alliance for Jewish Education d/b/a Torah Academy
720 Armstrong Drive
Special uses for a child care-facility and preschool/elementary school
WHEREAS, the Village of Buffalo Grove is a Home Rule Unit by virtue of the Illinois
Constitution of 1970; and,
WHEREAS, the property ("Property") legally described in EXHIBIT A attached hereto is
zoned in the Industrial District; and,
WHEREAS, the Suburban Alliance for Jewish Education, an Illinois not-for-profit
corporation, dj a Torah Academy (hereinafter sometimes referred to as "Torah Academy")
("Petitioner"), as contract purchaser of the Property, has petitioned the Village for approval of
special uses to operate a child care facility and preschool/ elementary school at the Property;
and,
WHEREAS, the Village Plan Commission conducted a public hearing on June 18, 2014
concerning the petition for special uses.- and,
WHEREAS, the Plan Commission determined that the petition meets the criteria for both
special uses set forth in Section 17.28.040 of the Buffalo Grove Zoning Ordinance; and,
WHEREAS, the Plan Commission to 6 to 0 to recommend approval of the special uses
subject to: petitioner shall secure approval and licensing from the Illinois Department of
Children and Family services before receiving children for it care at the Property; the facility
shall have a maximum of forty five (45) students; a maximum of twenty five (25) students are
all at the facility until improvements to the parking lot are completed as depicted on
Exhibit E hereto; the special uses shall expire on August 15, 2015 unless improvements to the
parking lot as depicted on Exhibit E hereto are competed; and,
WHEREAS, the President and Village Board of Trustees after due and careful
consideration have concluded that the proposed it care facility and preschool/elementary
school are reasonable the illserve s interests ill .
the r ah Academy shall be operated in cc c with n pursuant
following i i s:
EXHIBITA Legal Description
EXHIBIT c ceptance and Agreement concerning special uses
EXH I BIT C Schedule concerning ! i site improvements
(Letter dated July 7, 2014 from i Steven Zehnwirth)
EXHIBIT 1
EXHIBIT i ("Parking and Drop Off Lane Confi i "
dated June 17,
NOW,THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED BY THE PRESIDENT TRUSTEES
THE VILLAGE OF BUFFALO GROVE, COOK AND LAKE COUNTIES, ILLINOIS:
Section 1, This Ordinance is in cc r with e Village's
Zoning ! c , Development Ordinance, and the Village's Home Rule powers. The preceding
whereas clauses are hereby made a part of this Ordinance.
Section r rii es hereby grant special uses to the c
operate a child r e and a preschool/elementary schooI at the Property subject to following
conditions:
A. The special r ah Academy expire on August 15, 2015 unless
improvements e parking lot as depicted Exhibit ere completed. T e
special uses are not assignable II not be transferred or
user.
B. The Torah c shall diligently manage i r pick up of
children i is i I on the Property and
maintain ii s for pedestrians. For events and activities it r
parking provided Property, the Torah Academy all take
appropriate s s to secure the use of offi on adjacent properties.
Said r i adjacent r i s shall be limited times when parking is not
required to accommodate business operations said j c ent properties.
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C. The Torah Academy shall comply with the requirements of the Illinois Department of
Children and Family Services concerning child day care and shall provide proof of
compliance to the Village,
D. A maximum of forty five (45) students are allowed on the Property. A maximum of
twenty five (25) students are allowed on the Property until the parking lot
improvements depicted on Exhibit E hereto are competed.
E. The location of handicapped accessible parking is subject to approval by the Village.
The Site Plan, Exhibit E hereto, is subject to Village approval and conformance with
applicable codes.
F. The Torah Academy shall comply with s management regulations as
determined by the Village Engineer.
Section 3. This Ordinance shall be in full force and effect upon the submittal of signed
Exhibit B (Acceptance and Agreement) hereto. This Ordinance shall not be codified.
AYES: 5—Trilling, Sussman, Terson, Stein, Ottenheimer
NAYS: 0—None
ABSENT: I—Berman
PASSED: July 7, 2014
APPROVED: July 7, 2014
ATTEST: APPROVE
Vil6g,e Clerk B aima'n, Village President
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EXHIBIT A
LEGAL DESCRIPTION
Suburban Alliance for Jewish Education d/b/a Torah Academy
720 Armstrong Drive
Lot 5 in the Resubdivision of Lots 5 A, 6 in the Buffalo Grove Commerce Center Unit 1, being a
subdivision of part of the west half of the southwest quarter of Section 34, Township 43 North,
Range 11 East of the
it Principal Meridian in Lake County, Illinois.
PIN 15-34-308-009
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EXHIBIT 6
Suburban Alliance for Jewish Education d Torah Academy
720 Armstrong Drive
Acceptance and Agreement concerning speclai uses
Suburban Alliance for Jewish Education d/b/a Torah Academy acknowledges that it has read
and understands all of the terms and provisions of Buffalo Grove Ordinance No. 2014-52
pertaining to the special uses, and does hereby accept and agree to abide by and be bound by
each of the terms, conditions and limitations of said Ordinance,
Suburban Alliance for Jewish Education
d/b/a Torah Acadi-niv
By
Name (print). A
Title: J
The undersigned Owner acknowledges that it has read and understands all of the terms and
provisions of said Buffalo Grove Ordinance No. 2014-52.
Owner. EMESS Ventures Inc.
Byo
Name (prim.)
Title:
EXHIBIT C
ORD, NO. 2014-52
TORAH
ACADEMY
OF BUF r AID GROW
abbi E ezer Grunberg
abbi Shimon Zehnwirth Exhibit
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Schedule/Timeline
Irs, Elise Zehnwirth for 720 Armstrong Drive
arly Childhood Coordinawr
�oraviva Dalton July 7, 2014
'teve Feldstein
,so Grossman Dear Mr. Pfeil,
4yron Solomon
lob T ano Regarding the planned acquisition of 720 Armstrong I)rive in BG,
,con Weber our closing date is August 6, 2014.
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In accordance with the recommendations of the in Commission at
4rs, Shoni C ov the June 18 Ih meeting, we will be scheduling the improvements to
Ars, Lisa Woods the driveway and parking for completion before the next (2015-16)
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this immediate school year (by August 20, 201 4) so the children
will have a safe, enclosed outdoor play area.
and you for your assiswi-ice,
Rabbi Steven Zehnwirth
Head of School
Torah Academy of Buffalo Grove
Suburban Alliance for Jewish Education (S.A.J.E.)
860 Chaucer Way Buffalo Grove, It., 60089 Tel.- 224-353-7791 Cell: 173-"'1 1-2613 Email i)!'i icc a
www.torahacademybg.cone
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