2013-05-06 - Ordinance 2013-025 - APPROVING A SPECIAL USE IN THE INDUSTRIAL DISTRICT, K1 SPEED INC 4/30/2013
ORDINANCE NO. 2013—25
AN ORDINANCE APPROVING A
SPECIAL USE IN THE INDUSTRIAL DISTRICT
VILLAGE OF BUFFALO GROVE,
COOK AND LAKE COUNTIES, ILLINOIS
Ki Speed, Inc.
301 Hastings Drive
Chevy Chase Business Park West
WHEREAS, the Village of Buffalo Grove is a Home Rule Unit by virtue of the Illinois
Constitution of 1970; and,
WHEREAS, the real property legally described in EXHIBIT A ("Property") attached hereto
is zoned in the Industrial District; and,
WHEREAS, Chevy Chase Business Park Limited Partnership is the owner of the Property;
and,
WHEREAS, the Village approved Ordinance No. 2003-26 granting a special use to
Chicago Indoor Racing LLC to operate a recreation facility for indoor kart racing at the Property;
and,
WHEREAS, Chicago Indoor Racing LLC has ceased operation of the recreation facility at
the Property; and,
WHEREAS, K1 Speed, Inc. (hereinafter referred to as the "Petitioner") has assumed the
operations at 301 Hastings Drive previously conducted by Chicago Indoor Racing LLC for the
purpose of operating a facility for indoor kart racing and accessory uses, including a pro shop,
food and beverage sales, coin-operated amusement devices and pool tables, in accordance
with the terms set forth in this Ordinance; and,
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WHEREAS, the Petitioner has represented that the proposed use by K1 Speed, Inc. will
be substantially similar to the recreation facility previously operated by Chicago Indoor Racing
LLC in the building on the Property, except that racing karts will be electric, not gas-powered;
and,
WHEREAS, said recreational facility proposed by the Petitioner requires approval as a
special use in the Industrial District; and,
WHEREAS, the proposed facility would be developed and operated in accordance with
and pursuant to the following exhibits:
EXHIBIT A Legal Description
EXHIBIT B Petitioner's Acceptance and Agreement concerning special use
EXHIBIT C Letter dated March 25, 2013 from David Danglard, K1 Speed, Inc.
WHEREAS, notice of the public hearing concerning the petition for approval of the
Special Use for K1 Speed, Inc. to operate a facility for indoor electric kart racing and accessory
retail and entertainment uses on the Property was given and the public hearing was held by the
Corporate Authorities; and
WHEREAS, the Village President and Board of Trustees after due and careful
consideration have concluded 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:
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 adopt a proper, valid and binding
Ordinance approving a special use for operation of an indoor electric kart racing facility and
accessory retail and entertainment uses, including a pro shop, food and beverage sales, coin-
operated amusement devices and pool tables pursuant to the requirements of this Ordinance
for the Property legally described in Exhibit A attached hereto, subject to the following
conditions:
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A. The facility shall be used for an indoor electric kart racing facility and
accessory retail and entertainment uses as represented in Exhibit C
hereto presented by the Petitioner.
B. The Petitioner shall have a management plan for the facility establishing
protocols to ensure the safe handling and operation of electric karts by
employees and customers on the Property. Said management plan is
subject to Village review and approval, and shall be submitted to the
Village prior to issuance of a certificate of occupancy.
C. The hours of operation of the facility shall be:
Monday-Wednesday: 8:30 AM to 10:00 PM
Thursday: 8:30 AM to 11:00 PM
Friday-Saturday: 8:30 AM to 12:00 AM
Sunday: 8:30 AM to 10:00 PM
D. No live entertainment shall be conducted on the Property without the
prior express written approval by the Village.
E. The facility shall be allowed to operate a maximum of thirty-six (36) coin-
operated amusement devices in accordance with the applicable
requirements of Chapter 5.12 of the Buffalo Grove Municipal Code. The
installation of all said amusement devices is subject to Village review and
issuance of permits and licenses.
F. The special use is granted to K1 Speed, Inc. and does not run with the
land.
G. The special use granted to K1 Speed, Inc. is assignable to subsequent
petitioners, seeking assignment of this special use as follows:
1. 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.
2. 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
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reason.
H. The Petitioner shall submit the executed Petitioner's Acceptance and
Agreement attached hereto and incorporated herein as Exhibit B to the
Village within fourteen (14) days of approval of this Ordinance.
1. Exterior building appearance and signs on the Property are not approved
by this Ordinance. Building appearance is subject to review pursuant to
the Village Appearance Plan, and signs are subject to the Village Sign
Code (Title 14 of the Buffalo Grove Municipal Code). No exterior building
modifications shall be made, nor shall signs be installed prior to Village
approval, and issuance of permits.
Section 3. This Ordinance shall be in full force and effect upon the submittal of the
executed Petitioner's Acceptance and Agreement as set forth in Section 2.1-1. of this Ordinance.
This Ordinance shall not be codified.
AYES: 5—Trilling, Sussman,Terson, Stein, Ottenheimer
NAYS: 0—None
ABSENT: 1— Berman
PASSED: May 6, 2013
APPROVED: May 6, 2013
ATTEST: APPROVE
Villa a Clerk EF IMAN, Village President
This document was prepared by:
Robert E.Pfeil,Village Planner
Village of Buffalo Grove,IL
Mail to:
Village Clerk
Village of Buffalo Grove
50 Raupp Boulevard
Buffalo Grove,IL 60089
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EXHIBIT A
Legal Description
K1 Speed, Inc.
301 Hastings Drive
Chevy Chase Business Park West
SUBJECT PROPERTY LEGAL DESCRIPTION: Lot 4 in Chevy Chase Business Park West
Resubdivision being part of Columbian Gardens Unit No. 4, in part of the southeast quarter and
the east one-half of the southwest quarter of Section 34, Township 43 North, Range 11 East of
the Third Principal Meridian, according to the plat of said Chevy Chase Business Park
Resubdivision, recorded April 13, 1989 as Document No. 2793188 in Lake County, Illinois.
SUBJECT PROPERTY COMMON DESCRIPTION: 301 Hastings Drive, Buffalo Grove, IL
PINS: 15-34-315-017 & 15-34-315-019
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and agree to abide by and be bound,by each of the terms, conditions and limitations of sold
ordinance.
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Exhibit C
INDOOR KART RACING
March 25,2013
Village of Buffalo Grove
50 Raupp Boulevard
Buffalo Grove, IL 60089
To Whom It May Concern:
Founded in 2003, KI Speed is the premier karting company in America with 14 locations
nationwide. With kart racing centers in San Diego, Los Angeles, Santa Clara, Seattle,the inland
Empire,Fort Lauderdale, Sacramento,Austin, Houston, San Antonio and Phoenix, and several
more facilities planned for the near future, K1 Speed brings the thrill and excitement of indoor
karting to a large audience. Offering highly-advanced and environmentally-friendly electric karts
as well as large indoor entertainment venues that feature authentic racing memorabilia,pit cafes,
meeting rooms and pool tables, KI Speed is a great place to visit with family and friends or to
host a corporate event or party.
K1 Speed is buying the assets of Chicago Indoor Racing. Management and employees will
remain the same. The operation will be run the same way,there are no changes planned.
There are no chemicals used in our operation. We will be using electric karts so there will be no
gasoline stored on the premises.
Sincerely,
David Danglard
CEO
K I Speed, Inc.
KI Speed-Illinois, Inc.
KI SPEED.com
17221 Von Karman Ave„ Irvine, CA 92614
Phone: (949) 250-0242 Fax: (949)335-9011
LOCATIONS NATIONWIDE
STATE OF ILLINOIS ) ss.
COUNTY OF COOK )
CERTIFICATE
I,Janet M. Sirabian, certify that I am the duly elected
and acting Village Clerk of the Village of Buffalo
Grove, Cook and Lake Counties, Illinois. I further
certify that on May 6, 2013, the Corporate
Authorities of the Village passed and approved
Ordinance No. 2013-25, AN ORDINANCE
APPROVING A SPECIAL USE IN THE
INDUSTRIAL DISTRICT, VILLAGE OF
BUFFALO GROVE, COOK AND LAKE
COUNTIES, ILLINOIS, a copy of such Ordinance
was posted in and at the Village Hall, commencing
on May 7, 2013 and continuing for at least ten days
thereafter. Copies of such Ordinance were also
available for public inspection upon request in the
Office of Village Clerk.
Dated at Buffalo Grove,Illinois,this 7th day of
Mayl,2013.
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