1998-077 11/12/98
ORDINANCE 98- 77
FOURTEENTH AMENDMENT TO THE TOWN CENTER
PLANNED UNIT DEVELOPMENT ORDINANCE
Burger King restaurant site
Buffalo Grove Town Center shopping center
(Phase 1 area of shopping center)
West side of McHenry Road (Illinois Route 83),
Ordinance approving an amendment to the
Planned Unit Development,
Approving a Preliminary Plan and
Approving a Special Use for a restaurant
with a drive-through service facility
in the Commercial/Recreational Sub-district
of the B-5 Town Center District
WITNESSETH:
WHEREAS, the Village of Buffalo Grove is a Home Rule Unit by virtue of the
provisions of the Constitution of the State of Illinois of 1970; and,
WHEREAS, Buffalo Grove Joint Venture, an Indiana General Partnership,
(hereinafter referred to as the "Owner") is the owner of a certain tract of property
(hereinafter referred to as the "Property") comprising 17.35 acres known as the
Phase 1 Area (Lot 1) of the Buffalo Grove Town Center shopping center and legally
described and identified in the legal description, which is attached hereto as
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EXHIBIT A, which exhibit is made a part hereof and which real estate is within the
corporate limits of the Village; and,
WHEREAS, said Property was zoned in the B-5 District Commercial/
Recreational Sub-district by Ordinance 86-61, dated November 3, 1986, as part of
a Planned Unit Development and approval of a Preliminary Plan dated November 1 ,
1986 and later approved with revisions on April 27, 1987; and,
WHEREAS, the Village passed Ordinance 95-75 dated July 24,1995
approving various changes to the approved Preliminary Plan of the Town Center
shopping center, including conceptual approval for a restaurant building at the
southeast area of the Phase 1 Area; and,
WHEREAS, the Village has received a petition from Shelly Friedman, BNB
Land Venture, Inc., (hereinafter referred to as the "Developer," requesting approval
of an amendment to the Planned Unit Development, a Special Use for a restaurant
with a drive-through service facility in the Commercial/Recreational Sub-district of
the B-5 District and approval of a Preliminary Plan for the Phase 1 portion of Town
Center designated for a restaurant building on the Preliminary Plan approved by
Ordinance 95-75; and,
WHEREAS, said site for the proposed restaurant is hereinafter referred
to as the "Burger King Parcel;" and,
WHEREAS, Developer proposes to purchase said Burger King Parcel and
construct a restaurant with a floor area of 2,900 square feet with a drive-through
service facility in accordance with and pursuant to a certain Conceptual Site Plan
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(Preliminary Plan) as prepared by Thomas V. Scesniak Associates dated as last
revised November 3, 1998 and attached hereto as EXHIBIT C and incorporated
herein, and also a Site Utilities Plan (Preliminary Engineering Plan) prepared by a
JAS Associates, Inc. dated October 29, 1998 and attached hereto as EXHIBIT D
and incorporated herein, and subject to all other exhibits attached hereto or
incorporated by reference herein.
WHEREAS, pursuant to due notice and advertisement, the Plan Commission
of the Village has held a public hearing and made their recommendations pursuant
to the requested amendment of the Planned Unit Development, including a variation
of the Village's parking requirement for a mixed use shopping center, approval of a
Special Use in the Commercial/Recreational Sub-district of the B-5 District and
approval of a Preliminary Plan; and,
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WHEREAS, the President and Board of Trustees of the Village (sometimes
hereafter referred to as the "Corporate Authorities") after due and careful
consideration have determined that the development of the Property on the terms
and conditions herein set forth would enable the Village to control development of
the area and would serve the best interests of the Village.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED BY THE PRESIDENT AND BOARD OF
TRUSTEES OF THE VILLAGE OF BUFFALO GROVE, COOK AND LAKE COUNTIES,
ILLINOIS:
1. Applicable Law. 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
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part of this Ordinance.
2. Enactment of Zoning Ordinance, The Corporate Authorities hereby
adopt a proper, valid and binding ordinance, approving an amendment of the
Planned Unit Development approved by Ordinance 86-61 and Ordinance 95-75,
approving a Special Use for a restaurant with a drive-through service facility in the
Commercial/Recreational Sub-district of the B-5 District for the Burger King Parcel
and approving a Preliminary Plan subject to the conditions contained herein and in
compliance with all applicable ordinances of the Village of Buffalo Grove as
amended from time to time. Said zoning shall be further conditioned on the
development of the Property in accordance with the Conceptual Site Plan attached
hereto as EXHIBIT C and other exhibits attached hereto or incorporated by
reference herein.
3. Approval of Plans. The Corporate Authorities hereby approve the
Preliminary Plan (EXHIBITS C and D) pursuant to the provisions of the Development
Ordinance. The Corporate Authorities agree to approve a Development Plan
(including a plat of subdivision) based on final versions of the plans and drawings of
the development of the Burger King Parcel and the Phase 1 Area as submitted by
the Owner and Developer provided that the Development Plan shall:
(A) conform to the approved Preliminary Plan (EXHIBITS C and D), and
(B) conform to the terms of this Ordinance and all applicable Village
Ordinances as amended from time to time; and
(C) conform to the approved Development Improvement Agreement
(EXHIBIT B) as amended from time to time.
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4. Compliance with Applicable Ordinances Owner and Developer will
comply with all ordinances of the Village of Buffalo Grove as amended from time to
time in the development of the Property, provided that all new ordinances,
amendments, rules and regulations relating to zoning, building and subdivision of
land adopted after the date of this Ordinance shall not be arbitrarily or
discriminatorily applied to the Property but shall be equally applicable to all property
similarly zoned and situated to the extent possible. Owner and Developer, in the
development of the Burger King parcel and Phase 1 Area, shall comply with the
standards set forth in the Village of Buffalo Grove Development Ordinance as
amended from time to time.
Notwithstanding the foregoing, the Village shall not apply new ordinances or
regulations to the Burger King Parcel and Phase 1 area to the extent that such
ordinances or regulations would prevent development of the Preliminary Plan
approved herein.
5. Amendment of Plan. If the Owner or Developer desires to make
changes in the Preliminary Plan, as herein approved, the parties agree that such
changes in the Preliminary Plan will require, if the Village so determines, the
submission of amended plats or plans, together with proper supporting
documentation, to the Plan Commission and/or the Corporate Authorities to
consider such changes to this Ordinance. The Corporate Authorities may, at their
sole discretion, require additional public hearings and may review the commitments
of record contained in this Ordinance, including, but not limited to fees, prior to
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final consideration of any change in the Preliminary Plan. The Village Manager is
hereby authorized to approve such minor changes as he deems appropriate,
provided that no such change increases the total ground area covered by buildings
by more than two percent (2%).
6. Building Permit Fees. The building permit fees may be increased from
time to time so long as said permit fees are applied consistently to all other
developments in the Village to the extent possible. In the event a conflict arises
between the Owner or Developer and the Village on any engineering and technical
matters subject to this Ordinance, the Village reserves the right to pass along any
and all additional expenses incurred by the use of consultants in the review and
inspection of the development from time to time. Owner or Developer shall pay any
non-discriminatory new or additional fees hereinafter charged by the Village to
properties within the Village.
7. Water Provision, The Developer shall be permitted and agrees to tap
on to the Village water system at points recommended by the Village Engineer
which points to be extent shown on EXHIBIT D are hereby approved by the Village.
It is understood, however, that changes to the Preliminary Engineering Plan may be
required at the time of Final Engineering. The Developer further agrees to pay to the
Village such fees in accordance with the applicable Village Ordinances at the time
of the issuance of the water and sewer permits. The Developer agrees to accept
any increase in water rates and tap on fees provided such rates and fees apply
consistently to all other similar users in the Village to the extent possible.
Following such tap on, the Village agrees to provide to the best of its ability and in
a non-discriminatory manner water service to all users on the Property in
accordance with the Preliminary Plan. Watermains serving the Property and those
approved as part of the development shall be installed by the Developer and, except
for service connections to the building shall, upon installation and acceptance by
the Village through formal acceptance action by the Corporate Authorities, be
dedicated to the Village and become a part of the Village water system maintained
by the Village.
8. Storm and Sanitary Sewer Provisions.
A. The Corporate Authorities agree to cooperate with the Owner
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and Developer and to use their best efforts to aid Developer in obtaining such
permits from governmental agencies having jurisdiction as may be necessary to
authorize connection from the proposed development to the Lake County
Department of Public Works for the collection of sewage and to the Illinois
Department of Transportation as may be appropriate. The Developer shall
construct sanitary sewers as necessary to service the Burger King Parcel, pursuant
to EXHIBIT D. It is understood, however, that changes to the Preliminary
Engineering Plan may be required at the time of Final Engineering. Upon installation
and acceptance by the Village through formal acceptance action by the Corporate
Authorities, the Corporate Authorities agree to operate and maintain such systems,
except for sanitary sewer service connections. The Developer agrees to accept any
increase in sewer rates and tap on fees, provided that such fees and rates are
applied consistently to all similar users in the Village to the extent possible.
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B. The Developer shall also construct storm sewers which may be
necessary to service the Burger King Parcel and Phase 1 Area pursuant to EXHIBIT
D. It is understood, however, that changes to the Preliminary Engineering Plan may
be required at the time of Final Engineering. The Owner and Developer agree to
operate and maintain that portion of the storm sewer system located on the Burger
King Parcel and Phase 1 Area and not dedicated.
9. Drainage Provisions, The Owner and Developer shall fully comply with
any request of the Village Engineer related to the placement of buildings on lots, to
preserve drainage standards. The Owner or Developer shall install any storm
sewers and/or inlets which are required to eliminate standing water or conditions of
excess sogginess which may, in the opinion of the Village Engineer, be detrimental
to the growth and maintenance of lawn grasses.
10. Security for Public and Private Site Improvements Security for public
and private site improvements shall be provided in accordance with the
Development Ordinance, and the Development Improvement Agreement (EXHIBIT
B) as amended from time to time. Any letter of credit issued for such
improvements shall be drawn on a financial institution of net worth reasonably
satisfactory to the Village Attorney. The issuer may have an equitable or lending
interest in the Burger King Parcel and Phase 1 Area provided that the letter of
credit, either by its own terms or by separate written assurances of the issuer, shall
be honored irrespective of that interest. The Village shall have the right to draw up
to the full amount of the letter of credit in order to complete, and have formal
acceptance of, all improvements secured by the letter of credit.
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1 1 . Exhibits- The following EXHIBITS, some of which were presented in
testimony given by the Developer or the witnesses during the hearings held before
the Plan Commission and the Corporate Authorities prior to the execution of this
Ordinance, are hereby incorporated by reference herein, made a part hereof and
designated as shown below. This Ordinance, together with copies of all EXHIBITS,
shall be kept on file with the Village Clerk and be available for inspection to the
parties hereto.
EXHIBIT A Legal Description - Buffalo Grove Town Center
shopping center, Phase 1 (Lot 1)
p EXHIBIT B Development Improvement Agreement
EXHIBIT C Conceptual Site Plan (Preliminary Plan), Sheet AS-1,
dated as last revised November 3, 1998 by Thomas V.
Scesniak Associates
EXHIBIT D Site Utilities Plan (Sheet 1 of 2) and Retaining Wall "X"
Sections (Sheet 2 of 2) dated October 29, 1998
(Preliminary Engineering Plan) by JAS Associates, Inc.
EXHIBIT E Conceptual Landscape Plan (Sheet L-1) dated October 28,
1998 by Thomas V. Scesniak Associates
EXHIBIT F Exterior Elevations of Burger King building (Sheet A-2)
dated June 18, 1998 by Thomas V. Scesniak Associates
EXHIBIT G Equipment and Seating Plan of Burger King building
(Sheet EQ-1 ) dated June 18, 1998 by Thomas V.
Scesniak Associates
EXHIBIT H Letter dated October 28, 1998 from Bill Ranek, Civil
Engineer, Simon Property Group concerning parking at
Buffalo Grove Town Center
EXHIBIT I Site Plan and Leasing Plan dated October 27, 1998 of
Buffalo Grove Town Center by Simon Property Group
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12. Owner and Developer will
submit building and landscaping plans (which landscaping plans shall conform to
the requirements of Village Ordinances) for approval by the Appearance
Commission and the Corporate Authorities before commencing construction of
buildings. Lighting, signage, building materials and appearance, and the retaining
wall and guardrail adjacent to the stormwater facility shall be compatible with
surrounding areas and are subject to approval by the Appearance Commission and
the Corporate Authorities. Areas not under construction or completed shall be
maintained in a neat and orderly fashion as determined by the Village Manager.
13. Facilitation of Development, Time is of the essence of this Ordinance,
and all parties will make every reasonable effort to expedite the subject matters
hereof. It is further understood and agreed that the successful consummation of
this Ordinance and the development of the Burger King Parcel is in the best
interests of all the parties and requires their continued cooperation. The Owner and
Developer do hereby evidence their intention to fully comply with all Village
requirements, their willingness to discuss any matters of mutual interest that may
arise, and their willingness to assist the Village to the fullest extent possible. The
Village does hereby evidence its intent to always cooperate in the resolution of
mutual problems and its willingness to facilitate the development of the Property,
as contemplated by the provisions of this Ordinance.
14. Enforceability of the Ordinance This Ordinance shall be enforceable in
any court of competent jurisdiction by any of the parties or by an appropriate action
at law or in equity to secure the performance of the covenants herein described. If
any provision of this Ordinance is held invalid, such provisions shall be deemed to
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be excised herefrom and the invalidity thereof shall not affect any of the provisions
contained herein.
15. Binding Effect of Ordinance. This Ordinance shall be binding upon the
Property, including the Burger King Parcel, the parties hereto and their respective
grantees, successors and assigns.
16. Corporate Capacities. The parties acknowledge and agree that the
individuals that are members of the group constituting the Corporate Authorities are
enacting this Ordinance in their official capacities as members of such group and
shall have no personal liability in their individual capacities.
17. Notices. Any notice required pursuant to the provisions of this
Ordinance shall be in writing and be sent by certified mail to the following
addresses until notice of change of address is given and shall be deemed received
on the fifth business day following deposit in the U.S. Mail.
If to Owner: Buffalo Grove Joint Venture
115 W. Washington Street
Indianapolis, IN 46204
If to Developer: Shelly Friedman
BNB Land Venture, Inc.
1020 Milwaukee Avenue
Deerfield, IL 60015
Copy to: Marc K. Schwartz
Marc K. Schwartz and Associates
314 N. McHenry Road
Buffalo Grove, IL 60089
If to Village: Village Clerk
Village of Buffalo Grove
50 Raupp Boulevard
Buffalo Grove, IL 60089
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Copy to: William G. Raysa, Esq.
Raysa & Skelton
1 140 Lake Street, Suite 400
Oak Park, IL 60301
18. Special Conditions,
A. A variation of Section 17.36.040 of the Buffalo Grove Zoning
Ordinance is hereby granted to allow 1 ,170 parking spaces for
the Buffalo Grove Town Center shopping center, including
Phase 1 and Phase 2, pursuant to EXHIBITS H and I attached
hereto.' In the event that the theater use in the Phase 1 Area is
terminated, the shopping center shall comply with the standards
of the Zoning Ordinance concerning required parking. In the
event that any new uses are proposed for the shopping center
that would not comply with the Village's parking standards,
then such uses are subject to approval by the Village.
B. Signs depicted on the attached EXHIBITS are not approved by
this Ordinance. Said signage, lighting, final landscaping plans
and building appearance and materials for the proposed Burger
King restaurant, related improvements to the parking areas on
the Property, and the appearance and materials of the retaining
wall and guardrail adjacent to the stormwater facility on the
Phase 1 Area of the Property are subject to review by the
Village Appearance Commission and approval by the Village
Board.
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C. The provisions of Ordinance 86-61 and Ordinance 95-75 remain
in full force and effect for the Property unless specifically
modified by this Ordinance.
19. Effect, This Ordinance shall be in full force and effect from and after
its passage and approval. This Ordinance shall not be codified.
AYES: 4 - Marienthal, Rubin, Braiman, Glover
NAYES: 0 - None
ABSENT: 2 - Reid, Hendricks
PASSED: November 16. 1998
APPROVED: November 16. 1998
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ATTEST: A VED:
lage Clerk SIDNEY H. MATHIAS
Village President
EXHIBIT A
Legal Description
FOURTEENTH AMENDMENT TO THE TOWN CENTER
PLANNED UNIT DEVELOPMENT ORDINANCE
Burger King restaurant site
Buffalo Grove Town Center shopping center
(Phase 1 area of shopping center)
West side of McHenry Road (Illinois Route 83),
Lot 1 in the Buffalo Grove Town Center Unit 1 being a subdivision of part of the
southwest quarter of Section 33, Township 43 North, Range 11 East of the Third
Principal Meridian in Lake County, Illinois.