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2017-03-20 - Ordinance 2017-009 - APPROVING AMENDMENT TO SPECIAL USE FOR NO ESCAPE, 1501 DUNDEE RD 102-104FOR AN AMUSEMENT ESTABLISHMENT IN THE B3 PLANNED BUISNESS DISTRICT, VILLAGE OF BUFFALO GROVE, COOK AND LAKE COUNTIES, ILLINOIS No Escape, ims'llniffi WHEREAS, the Village of Buffalo Grove is a Home Rule Unit by virtue of the Illinois Constitution of 1970; and, WHEREAS,• •f• ("Property") described in EXHIBIT A attached hereto is zoned in the B-3 Planned Business Center District; and, WHEREAS, the Village Board approved Ordinance 2016-013 on March 21, 2016 approving a Special Use for an amusement establishment in Suite 103 at 1501 West Dundee Road which is in the B3 Planned Business Center District; and, WHEREAS, Max Geht r Mike Trayvas of •("Petitioner"), as a lessee of thc- Property, District;amusement establishment to Suites 102 and 104 at 1501 West Dundee Road which is in the B3 Planned Business Center WHEREAS, the Village Plan Commission• • -• . public - g on i forth WHEREAS, the President and Village Board of Trustees after due and careful consideration have concluded that the proposed if i the amusement establishment• 1` 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: EXHIBITA Legal Description EXHIBIT B Acceptance and Agreement concerning special uses EXHIBIT C Petitioner's letter and response to standards W, NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED BY THE PRESIDENT AND BOARD OF TRUSTEES OF TAE 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 an amendment to the special use provided by Village Ordinance No. 2016-013 to expand the Special Use to Max Geht and Mike Trayvas of N* Escape, Inc. at the Property subject to the following conditions: 1. The expansion into Suites 102 and 104 of the special use as an amusement establishment is granteii to Max Geht and Mike Trayvas and said special use does not run with the land. ►The amended special use granted to Max Geht and Mike Trayvas is assignable to subsequen7 petitioners, seeking assignment of this special use as follows: I a. Upon application of a petitioner seeking assignment of this amended special use, the Corporate Authorities, in their sole discretion, may refer said application of assignmenli to the appropriate commission(s) for a public hearing or may hold a public hearing all the Village Board. b. Such assignment shall be valid only upon the adoption of a proper, valid and bindinv ordinance by the Corporate Authorities granting said assignment, which may be grante;i or denied for any reason. Section 3. This Ordinance shall be in full force and effect upon the submittal of a signed Exhibit 1, (Acceptance and Agreement) hereto. This Ordinance shall not be codified. AYES: 4 — Berman, Trilling, Stein, Weidenfeld NAYES: 0 - None ABSENT: 2 — Ottenheimer, Johnson PASSED March 20, 2017, APPROVED: March 20, 2017. I Al Janet Sirabian, Village Clerk 9 4A, 9. 11 1.111 No Escape, Inc. f-501 W. Dundee Road, Suite 102 1 �Uuazdm S11BJECT PROPERTY LEGAL DESCRIPTION: Lot 1 and 2 in Plaza Verde Unit 2, a Subdivision of part of thz� northeast Y4 of the • Y4 ♦ Section 7, Township 42 • Range 11, east • the Third Principal Meridian, in Cook • Illinois. SUBJECT PROPERTY COMMON DESCRIPTION: 1501 W. Dundee Road, Suite 102, 103 and 104, Buffalo Grove, IL IN: 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 E 10: No Escape, Inc. 1501 W. Dundee Road, Suite 102, 103 and 104 Special Use for an amusement establishment q--6K# r4dWirtS M-1 *TTsjFrjT* 0 0 Acceptance and Agreement concerning special use No Esc ape,. -Inc. k�l By:-- Name (print)ALL �Vaj Title: CIL COVY C Ae The undersigned Owner acknowledges that it has read and understands all of the terms and provisions of said Buffalo Grove Ordinance No. 2017-009. gr�- 111 B NAM@ (print)-- JLAInje VAezy -�; hq AS 1*3 VV-1 Tifl@; 5Cti0a6!PC( 1-3 JNCIV-wLse EXHIBIT C No Escape, Inc. 1501 W. Dundee Road, Suites 102, 103 and 104 Special Use for an amusement establishment Petitioner's letter and re�llseonse to standards No Escape, Inc. Petitioner's letter and response to standards ffiffifflo Ao Escape Inc. plans to open two additional rooms to be part of the No Escape Corporation at the 1501 W Dundee rd #102 & 104, Buffalo Grove, IL location. The concept of the Escape Room is as follows: The Escape Room is setup thematically to resemble a police station. Each guest will enter the Escape Room and complete a series of quests, tasks, and logical puzzles. The goal of the exercise is to find a way out of the Escape Room withi sixty minutes. Guests can only rely on their analytical thinking and ability to work well teams. I Each quest can be done individually or in small groups. The process is supervised via monitors and guests are assisted via communication devices in case of any issues or questions. The game is considered completed when guests complete all assignments and solve the main task of the game. Each room would have a different theme and, thus, a different task. If the game is not successfully completed after sixty minutes, Escape Room guests will have an opportunity to try again at a later date. Dear Brian and Village of Buffalo Grove. Please review the detailed description and specification of the office space. Per your last letter, we are detailing all information for you. 1. 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 two 16stage" areas that will just be an office rooms furnished with furniture an 1, will contain game instructions and puzzles. During construction, we will not touch or modify any sprinkler systems or HVAC. The only thing we will modify are non-structural walls and we will eliminate existing plumbing for dentistry stations. 2. Detailed plan on how customers and employees will exit the space in an emergency: In case of an emergency, custom " ers and employees will be able to follow the Emergency Exit Signs located in the main "gaming" that will lead to the 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 of the emergency exits. The building is equipped with proper signage and fire alarm system, according to the city and state fire code regulations. 3. Marketing Brochure for this business is our website h%p.-_//www.playnoescape_._qom from our current location at 1501 W Dundee rd #103, which is similar to what we are going to create in Buffalo Grove. Youcan also read numerous reviews on this business on Google: �ttpsL/qgq.gl/mai)s/DbPnvdhRLv42 Facebook: tttp oesca sj,A��.fa�ceboo�k.com/ �Ia n��pehnfo. We have 81 positive reviews on Facebook, 28 on Yelp, 81 on Groupon, 13 on Living Social, and 21 on Google! 4. You've asked us to address the following criteria for Special Use and provide in writing affirmation for each of the six (six) criteria that our use will meet these criteria. (1 7.28.040—Criteria for special use) A. We affirm that our business shall serve the public convenience at the location of 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. 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 of the site with respect to streets giving access to it shall be such that it will absolutely be in harmony with the appropriate, orderly development of the district in which it is located. Our business is a 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. 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.