2016-03-21 - Ordinance 2016-013 - APPROVING A SPECIAL USE FOR NO ESCAPE INC, 1501 DUNDEE ROAD 103 3/4/16
ORDINANCE NO. 2016-013
AN ORDINANCE APPROVING A SPECIAL USE
FOR AN AMUSEMENT ESTABLISHMENT
IN THE B3 PLANNED BUISNESS DISTRICT,
VILLAGE OF BUFFALO GROVE,
COOK AND LAKE COUNTIES, ILLINOIS
No Escape,Inc.
1501 W. Dundee Road,
its 103
Special Use for an amusement establishment
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, Max Get and Mike Trayvas of No Escape, Inc. ("Petitioner"), as a lessee of the
Property, has petitioned the Village for approval of a special use to operate an amusement
establishment in the B3 Planned Business District- and,
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WHEREAS, the Village Plan Commission conducted a public hearing on March 2, 2016
concerning the petition for special use; and,
WHEREAS, the Plan Commission determined that the petition meets the criteria of a special
use seta in Section 17.28.040 of the Buffalo Grove Zoning Ordinance, and,
WHEREAS, the Plan Commission voted 8 to 0 to recommend approval of the special use
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 proposed amusement establishment is a reasonable use of the Property and
will serve the best interests of the Village.
WHEREAS, No Escape, Inc. shall be operated in accordance with and pursuant to the
following exhibits:
EXHIBIT A Legal Description
EXHIBIT B Acceptance and Agreement concerning special uses
EXHIBIT C Petitioner's letter and response to standards
EXHIBIT D Floor plan
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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 a special use to Max Geht and Mike
Trayvas of No Escape, Inc. at the Property subject to the following conditions:
1. The special use as an amusement establishment is granted to Max Get and Mike Trayvas and
said special use does not run with the land.
2. The special use granted to Max Get and Mike Trayvas is assignable to subsequent
petitioners, seeking assignment oft is special use as follows:
a. Upon application of a petitioner seeking assi&mment oft is 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.
b. 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.
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.
AYES: 6- Berman, Trilling, Steiii, Ottenbeinier, Weidenfeld, Johnson
NAYS: 0 - None
ABSENT: 0 -None
PASSED: Mareb 21,2016.
APPROVED: March 21, 2016.
APPROVED:
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Beverly Suss an, Village President
ATTEST:
Janet Sirabi'an, Village Clerk
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EXHIBIT A
LEGAL DESCRIPTION
No Escape,Inc.
1501 W.Dundee Road, Suite 103
Special Use for an amusement establishment
SUBJECT PROPERTY LEGAL DESCRIPTION: Lot I and 2 in Plaza Verde Unit 2, a Subdivision
of part of the northeast V4 of the northwest V4 of Section 7, Township 42 north, Range 11, east of the
Third Principal Meridian, in Cook County, Illinois.
SUBJECT PROPERTY COMMON DESCRIPTION: 1501 W. Dundee Road, Suite 103, Buffalo
Grove, IL
PIN: 03-07-201-023-0000
03-07-201-024-0000
03-07-201-025-0000
03-07-201-026-0000
03-07-201-027-0000
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EXHIBIT B
No Escape, Inc.
1501 W.Dundee Road, Suite 103
Special Use for an amusement establishment
Acceptance and Agreement concerning special use
No Escape, Inc. acknowledges that it has read and understands all oft e terms and provisions of
Buffalo Grove Ordinance No. 2016-013 pertaining t o t he special use, and does hereby accept and
agree to abide by and be bound by each oft e terms, conditions and limitations of said Ordinance.
No Escape, Inc.
By:
Name(print):
Title:
The undersigned Owner acknowledges that it has read and understands all of the terms and
provisions of said Buffalo Grove Ordinance No. 2016-013.
Property Owner
By:
Name (print):
Title:
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EXHIBIT C
No Escape, Inc.
1501 W.Dundee Road, Suite 103
Special Use for an amusement establishment
Petitioner's letter and response to standards
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EXHIBIT
No Escape,Inc.
1501 W. Dundee Road, Suite 103
Special Use for an amusement esta lis et
Site Plan and Floor Plan
No Escape Inc
No Escape Inc. is petitioning to open a new recreational group activity center,an escape room,on the
Villa Verde plaza in Buffalo Grove. The name of the center is No Escape.
The concept of the Escape Room is derived from a very popular computer game with the same name.
Currently,there are over a thousand of Escape Rooms in Europe and over a hundred in the United
States,
The concept is simple. A small group of people enter a room and have exactly an hour to find their way
out. In the process,they will solve puzzles, riddles, and challenges.They will find secret keys and clues to
help them pass each quest. Their reward is to successfully find their way out. In case of failure,they can
come back and try again.
Our target demographic is any person who enjoys brain quests, computer games, role playing games
such as Dungeons& Dragons, and everyone that loves reading mystery and detective books. In other
words, if you are a fan of Sherlock Holmes,you are our potential customer, No Escape will also be a
perfect place for small business and large corporations to schedule team-building and trust-building
activities.
Each session,as mentioned before, is only an hour long.A group of two to eight people can attempt the
challenge at once.Thus,there will not be crowds of people waiting on the parking lot or in the building.
We estimate only two to four cars on the parking lot at all times belonging to No Escape. There will not
be any loud noise or music. No Escape is an intellectual game that does not tolerate noises or violence.
No Escape will welcome all guests from age 12 and up. All minors will always be accompanied by adults.
No Escape will not create any traffic or affect the rush hour traffic because only a set number of people
can be on the premises at once to make the experience interesting.
However, No Escape will attract residents of surrounding communities to Buffalo Grove as we will
welcome customers from all over the Chicagoland. There are many restaurants and retail businesses in
the vicinity of the Villa Verde plaza that would benefit from having new visitors and clients.
In all, No Escape Inc intends to open a new venture that will not only be interesting and challenging,but
will also benefit the community.
NO ESCAPE
Dear Brian and Village of Buffalo Grove. Please review the detailed description and specification ofthe
officeaAace. Per your last letter, we are detailing all information for you.
l. You have asked us to detail the office space and any and all props,walls,stages,and etc. We
would like to specify that the entire rented office will be divided in two areas: a reception area
for the employees and the"stage" area that will just be an office room furnished with furniture
and will contain game instructions and puzzles. The only reason vve are askingtq build a wall |s
to separate the reception area from the main stage/gaming area to provide comfort and quiet
10 our customers during their sessions
During construction,we will not touch or modify any plumbing HVAC, electrical,orsprinkler
systems. The only thing vve will do is remove an existing dividing wall and build a new dividing
wall.
2. Detailed plan on how customers and employees will exit the space inanemergency: |n case of
an emergency, customers and employees will be able to follow the Emergency Exit Signs located
im the main "garning"that will lead tmthe reception area. The reception area will too have an
Exit Sign clearly displayed for both customers and employees to follow and leave the rental
space to the main hallway, The main hallway will have clear indications ofthe emergency exits.
The building|s equipped with proper signage and fire alarm system, according to the city and
state fire code regulations.
3. Marketing Brochure for this business ia our wxebsite from our
location in San Jose,CA, which is identical to what m/e are going tmcreate in Buffalo Grove. You
can also read numerous reviews on this business onYelp:
4. You've asked us10 address the following criteria for Special Use and provide inwriting
affirmation for each of the six(six)criteria that our use will meet these criteria. (17.28.O4O--
Criteria for special use)
A. VVe affirm that our business shall serve the public convenience at the location mf the subject
property,or the establishment, maintenance,or operation of the special use will not be
detrimental to or endanger the public health, safety, morals, comfort,or general welfare. in
fact,our business is designed to improve one's morals, comfort,team work, and general
welfare.
B. The location and size of special use, nature and intensity of operation involved in or
conducted in connection with said special use,the size of the subject property in relation to
such special use, and the location mf the site with respect tmstreets giving access toitshall
be such that it will absolutely bein harmony with the appropriate,orderly development of
the district in which itimlocated. Our business iaa low-key operation that will harmonize
and fit in with any existing businesses, structures, locations,and new expansions.
C. The special use will not be injurious to the use and enjoyment of other property in the
immediate vicinity of the subject property for the purposes already permitted in such
zoning district, nor substantially diminish and impair other property valuations with
the neighborhood; Our business will not affect in any way any other property,
business, or establishment.
D. The nature, location and size of the buildings or structures involved with the
establishment of the special use will not impede, substantially hinder or discourage
the development and use of adjacent land and buildings in accord with the zoning
district within which they lie; Our business cannot and will not affect any development
and or use of advancement lands and buildings.
E. Adequate utilities, access roads, drainage, and/or other necessary facilities have
been or will be provided. Our business does not require any utilities other than
electricity and heat(provided). Public restrooms are available in the building. There
is ample parking available on the parking lot yet we do not foresee large crowds due
to the limitations in our space.
F. Parking areas shall be of adequate size for the particular special use, which
areas shall be properly located and suitably screened from adjoining
residential uses, and the entrance and exit driveways to and from these
parking areas shall be designed so as to prevent traffic hazards, eliminate
nuisance and minimize traffic congestion in the public streets.
There is ample parking available, however, only several parking spots are
foreseen to be occupied by the NO ESCAPE customers and employees due
to the nature of business. There also will not be a high turnover of customers.
Unlike retail spaces and beauty salons, NO ESCAPE has a turnaround of one
hour, which means there will not be constant traffic of customers on the
parking lot for our business.
We would like to proceed with scheduling a public hearing, all required meetings and
reviews to obtain a business license to begin operation. Please advise us of the next
steps. Should you have any questions, comments, or concerns, please contact either
Max (one of the owners) at 847 - 804 - 7711, or our office administrator Anna at 847-
293-8167. You can also email us at drainandplqmbin_qservices mail.com,
maxim.q-ehtC cD -nber(c Dqmall.com.,gmail.com, or dpsplui
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EXHIBIT 8
No Escape,Inc.
1501 W.Dundee Road,Suite 103
Special Use for in amusement establishment
Ageyjancg anO Mme jaeot conr erping special use
No Escape,Inc. acknowledges that it has read and understands all of the terms and provisions of
Buffalo Grove Ordinancc No. 2016413 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.
No Escape Inc.
By:
Name(print):
Title: VBCE-Zbe-eJT
The undersigned Owner acknowledges that it has read and understands all of the terms and
provisions of said Buffalo Grove Ordinance No.201"13,
Prop:e Owner
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