2018-04-16 - Ordinance 2018-019 - GRANTING AMENDMENT TO SPECIAL USE ORD 97-4 AND PRELIMINARY PLAN APPROVAL FOR 1501 BUSCH PKWYORDINANCE NO.2018 - 019
GRANTING AN AMENDMENT TO SPECIAL USE ORDINANCE NO.97-4
AS AMENDED BY ORDINANCES NO.2015-56, 2016-048, No. 2017-050, AND PRELIMINARY PLAN
APPROVAL
Sky Fitness Corporation
1501 Busch Parkway, Buffalo Grove, IL
WHEREAS, the Village of Buffalo Grove is a Home Rule Unit by virtue of the Illinois Constitution
of 1970; and,
WHEREAS, the real property ("Property") hereinafter legally described in Exhibit A is zoned in
the (1) Industrial District and is located at 1501 Busch Parkway, Buffalo Grove, Illinois; and,
WHEREAS, in 1997, the Village Board approved by Ordinance No. 97-4 a special use for a fitness
facility; and,
WHEREAS, in 2015, the Village Board approved Ordinance No. 2015-56 amending the original
special use to allow for an addition with a first floor swimming pool, second floor basketball court and a
third floor mezzanine with variations; and,
WHEREAS, in 2016, the Village Board approved Ordinance No. 2016-048 amending the Special
Use Ordinance No. 2015-56 to reduce the size and height of the building addition; and,
WHEREAS, in 2017, the Village Board approved Ordinance No. 2017-050 amending the original
special use as amended by Ordinances No. 2015-56 and No. 2016-48 and approval of the preliminary
plan for a 26,000 square foot addition with an outdoor swimming pool and club area as well as a lower
level with additional exercise rooms;
WHEREAS, a request is being made by Sky Fitness Corporation for an amendment to the original
special use as amended by Ordinances No. 2015-56, No. 2016-048, and No. 2017-050 and approval of
the preliminary plan for an approximately 40,000 square foot addition with three levels that includes an
outdoor swimming pool, club area, and additional exercise rooms; and,
WHEREAS, the Village Plan Commission conducted a public hearing on April 4, 2018 concerning
the petition for a special use amendment; and,
WHEREAS, the Planning & Zoning Commission made its findings and determined that the
petition meets the criteria of a special use as set forth in the Buffalo Grove Zoning Ordinance, as
described in the minutes attached as Exhibit C; and,
WHEREAS, the Plan Commission voted 6 to 0 to recommend approval of the amendment to
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Special Use Ordinance No. 97-4 as amended by Ordinances No. 2015-56, No. 2016-048, and No. 2017-
050 and Preliminary Plan Approval subject to conditions; and
WHEREAS, the Corporate Authorities of the Village of Buffalo Grove hereby determine that the
amendment is acceptable based on the Plan Commission public hearing record and recommendation.
WHEREAS, the new addition shall be constructed in accordance with and pursuant to the
following exhibits:
EXHIBITA Legal Description
EXHIBIT B Site Plan, engineering plans, landscaping and building elevations
EXHIBIT C Minutes from the April 4, 2018 Planning & Zoning Commission
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 Code of
Ordinances 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 an amendment to Special Use
Ordinance No. 97-4 as amended by Ordinances No. 2015-56, No. 2016-048, and No. 2017-050 and
Preliminary Plan Approval, subject to the following conditions:
1. The project shall conform to the plans attached as Exhibit B.
2. Additional architectural detailing to help break up the mass of the building along the east
elevation shall be considered as approved by Village staff.
3. The final plans shall be revised in a manner acceptable to the Fire Department.
Section 3. This Ordinance shall be in full force and effect from and after its passage, and
approval. This Ordinance shall not be codified.
AYES: 5 — Stein Ottenheimer, Weidenfeld Johnson Smith
NAYES: 0 - None
ABSENT: 1- Berman
PASSED: April 16, 2018.
APPROVED: April 16, 2018.
APPROVED:
Beverly Sussn6k, Village President
ATTEST:
Janet 1�:Sirabian, Village Clerk
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EXHIBIT A
LEGAL DESCRIPTION
Sky Fitness Corporation
1501 Busch Parkway, Buffalo Grove, IL
SUBJECT PROPERTY LEGAL DESCRIPTION:
Parcel I:
Lot 1, in the Corporate Grove first resubdivision, being a resubdivision of Lots 1 through 7 in the
Corporate Grove, in the southwest quarter of Section 26, Township 43 North, Range 11, East of the Third
Principal Meridian, according to the plat thereof recorded January 31, 1997 as document 3928723, in
Lake County, Illinois.
Parcel II:
Easement for ingress and egress over the westerly 20 feet of Lot 2 in Corporate Grove first resubdivision,
aforesaid, for the benefit of Parcel 1, as reserved on the plat of said resubdivision.
SUBJECT PROPERTY COMMON DESCRIPTION: 1501 Busch Parkway, Buffalo Grove, IL
(PIN 15-26-307-009)
EXHIBIT B
Site Plan, engineering plans, landscaping and building elevations
Sky Fitness Corporation
1501 Busch Parkway, Buffalo Grove, IL
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EXHIBIT C
Minutes from the April 4, 2018 Planning & Zoning Commission
Sky Fitness Corporation
Special Use for a Fitness Center — Request to Expand Existing Fitness Center
04/4/2018
MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION OF THE
VILLAGE OF BUFFALO GROVE HELD IN THE COUNCIL CHAMBERS, 50 RAUPP BOULEVARD,
BUFFALO GROVE, ILLINOIS ON WEDNESDAY, APRIL 4, 2018
Call to Order
The meeting was called to order at 7:30 PM by Chairman Frank Cesario
Public Hearings/Items For Consideration
3. Consider a Special Use Amendment for Sky Fitness at 1501 Busch Parkway (Trustee
Ottenheimer) (Staff Contact: Chris Stilling)
Larry Heller, Sky Fitness, 1501 Busch Parkway; Diana Wolfe, Premier Design & Build,
1000 W. Irving Park Road, Itasca, IL 60143, Douglas M. White, Greengard, Inc., 111
Barclay Boulevard, Lincolnshire, IL 60069; and Werner H. Brisske, Partners in Design
Architects, 2610 Lake Cook Road, Riverwoods, Illinois 60015, were present and sworn
in.
Mr. Heller reviewed the history of the proposed addition. On October 6, 2015, the Village
Board approved Ordinance 2015-56 granting an amendment to the Special Use
Ordinance 97-4 for an expansion of Sky Fitness's facility. In October 2016, the Village
Board approved Ordinance 2016-48 granting a further amendment to the Special Use
Ordinance allowing the petitioner to modify this addition. Sky Fitness ultimately decided
not to construct this addition. in December 2017, the Village Board approved Ordinance
2017-050, which was a new proposed concept that expanded their facility with a one-
story addition on the eastern side of the building. They have decided to modify the
addition proposed in 2017. Sky Fitness is now proposing to expand their facility with a
two-story addition on the eastern side of the building and replace part of the eastern
parking lot. The footprint of the addition, as approved in 2017 would remain the same.
The addition would now include three levels (lower level, first floor, and second floor), and
cumulatively add between 40,000 - 44, 000 square feet of usable space to the facility. The
height of the building would be 42 feet and match the existing building's height of 42 feet.
As a result of the changes, another amendment is required. The addition will allow Sky
Fitness to continue its growth and business plan in developing an upscale fitness facility
with luxurious amenities, bringing differentiating fitness concepts to Buffalo Grove. Most
of the neighboring communities such as Vernon Hills (Lifetime Fitness), Bannockburn
(Midtown Athletic), and Arlington Heights (Midtown Athletic) play host to upscale country
club -style fitness facilities. These competitors have hundreds if not thousands of Buffalo
Grove residents within their membership populations. The petitioners are very confident
that by providing similar services, many of the former members will be back to Buffalo
Grove Sky Fitness facility. Those services will include an outdoor swimming pool,
outdoor sun deck, a small kitchen to provide simple and healthy food & beverage
concepts, a clubhouse and private lounge area to accommodate the food and beverage
as well as to host events like parties & social gatherings.
Com. Goldspiel asked if there were any changes made to the outdoor pool or screening
based on the conditions of the previous approval. Mr. Stilling reviewed the changes that
were made to the screening. They added decorative columns and accent lighting.
Com. Moodhe recalled concerns with the aesthetics of the windows and noted that the
revised plans appear to have addressed that. He asked about the height of the screening
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wall. Mr. Heller advised that the screening wall will be 8 feet in height. Com. Moodhe
confirmed with Mr. Heller that the new proposed addition will have 3 floors, a lower level,
first floor and second floor. He also asked about the food element. Mr. Heller responded
that he is not sure yet if it will be a full kitchen or if food would be catered in.
Com. Weinstein asked if there were any additional changes to the proposed addition
other than the height. Mr. Heller advised that some design elements were added. Com.
Weinstein asked if the new height of the addition will create issues with sun exposure at
the pool. Mr. Heller responded that it should not create any issues.
There were no additional questions or comments from the Commissioners. There were
no questions or comments from the audience.
Ch. Cesario entered the Staff Report dated April 4, 2018 as Exhibit 1. Mr. Stilling
recommended that a copy of the Powerpoint presentation be entered as Exhibit 2. Ch.
Cesario entered the copy of the presentation as Exhibit 2.
The public hearing was closed at 8:08 PM.
Moved by Com. Weinstein, seconded by Com. Moodhe, to make a positive
recommendation to the Village Board to approve the amendment subject to the following
conditions:
1. The project shall conform to the plans attached as part of the petition.
2. The elevations shall be revised in a manner acceptable to the Village. The petitioner shall
provide some additional architectural details to help break up the mass of the building
along the east elevation as depicted on Exhibit 2.
3. The final plans shall be revised in a manner acceptable to the Fire Department.
Ch. Cesario likes the revised proposal and is supportive of the request.
RESULT: RECOMMENDATION TO APPROVE [UNANIMOUS]
Next: 4/16/2018 7:30 PM
MOVER:
Mitchell Weinstein, Commissioner
SECONDER:
Adam Moodhe, Commissioner
AYES:
Moodhe, Cesario, Cohn, Goldspiel, Khan, Weinstein
ABSENT:
Scott Lesser, Amy Au
Adjournment
The meeting was adjourned at 8:25 PM
Chris Stilling Director of Community Development
APPROVED BY ME THIS 4th DAY OF April , 2018