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2002-02-13 - Plan Commission - Minutes Board or Commission: ❑ Plan Commission Document Type: ❑A e g nda 0 Minutes Meeting ate: 02/13/2002 Type of Meeting: ❑ Special Meeting SPECIAL MEETING BUFFALO GROVE PLAN COMMISSION February 13, 2002 Avis Investments, St. Mary Parish Rectory, Rezoning to the R-1 District And approval of a Special Use for construction of a new Rectory/administrative facility on the Eul property, northwest Corner of Buffalo Grove Road/Lake Cook Road—Workshop #5 Proposed Cosmic Zone family entertainment center, Buffalo Grove Town Center (former Cub Foods building),Amendment of the Planned Unit Development (P.U.D.) in the B-5 Town Center District—Workshop #1 Chairman Ottenheimer called the meeting to order at 7:30 p.m. in the Village Council Chambers, Buffalo Grove Municipal Building, 50 Raupp Boulevard, Buffalo Grove, Illinois. Commissioners present: Chairman Ottenheimer Mr. Samuels Mr. Trilling Ms. Dunn Mr. Feldgreber Mr. Panitch Ms. Bocek Ms. Kenski-Sroka Commissioners absent: Mr. Smith Also present: Mr. Mark Avis, Avis Investments Mr. Bernard Citron, Schain, Burney, Ross & Citron Ltd. Mr. Michael Fitzgerald, Otis Koglin Wilson Mr. Jeff Braiman, Village Trustee Mr. Robert Pfeil, Village Planner Mr. Greg Summers, Associate Village Planner Ms. Debbie Kamick APPROVAL OF MINUTES—None COMMITTEE AND LIAISON REPORTS—None AVIS INVESTMENTS, ST. MARY'S PARISH RECTORY, REZONING TO THE R-1 DISTRICT AND APPROVAL OF A SPECIAL USE FOR CONSTRUCTION OF A NEW RECTORY/ADMINISTRATIVE FACILITY ON THE EUL PROPERTY, NORTHWEST CORNER OF BUFFALO GROVE ROAD/LAKE COOK ROAD—WORKSHOP#5 Mr. Bernard Citron stated they would present some changes that have been proposed to the rectory building. Mr. Fitzgerald stated one of the site plan issues dealt with the orientation of the building as it sat along Buffalo Grove Road. They have now cranked the building on the site so that it is not perfectly parallel to Buffalo Grove Road. That has enabled them to set the building slightly further back from Buffalo Grove Road. It has also allowed them to set the garden wall back which provides privacy to the patio so that they have a minimal distance of 40 feet from the property line to the garden wall and even greater to the building. It allows them to provide even more landscaped green space between Buffalo Grove Road and the building. It has also allowed them to increase the green space along the south portion of the building by about 8 feet. The parking provided both surface and in the garage remains unchanged at 20 spaces on surface and 3 in the garage. Mr. Fitzgerald stated another issue was sidewalk access from the building to the sidewalk along Buffalo Grove Road. They are still proposing the sidewalk configuration as is shown. He stated the topography of the site shows about an 8-foot grade change at the northern end of this property along the sidewalk to the building. It is about 2-3 times higher than what you see at the Walgreens. The property along Buffalo Grove Road and along the existing entry drive is heavily landscaped. On the north side of the entry drive is a sidewalk that leads along the entire length separating the school cafeteria from the entry drive with a couple of access points of stairs. They feel this is the best and safest solution as far as providing pedestrian access from this proposed building to the rest of the campus and out into the public realm. The grades are much shallower on the western portion of the property and there are access points to be able to cross the entry drive into the existing sidewalk configuration. Mr. Fitzgerald stated the landscaping plan has not changed much. They are leaving all the existing vegetation seen along the north side and along the eastern side of the property. They are proposing to add some landscaping around the building. There will be additional shade trees, additional evergreens and foundation plantings along the building. Mr. Fitzgerald stated most of the discussion focused on the elevations of the building, specifically the south and east elevations which face onto Lake Cook and Buffalo Grove Roads. The Plan Commission seemed to feel the two entry elevations seem to be appropriate in both composition and detailing. However, the side elevations of the building were not satisfactory. There was a lot of discussion about the use of dormers and the variety of dormers. They felt that in the best interests of the building they raised the plate of the second floor where the fascia meets the brick wall. What that does is it provides a nice clean two-story appearance for the main part of the building. It provides a strong data line for all the windows to sit beneath and not pop up and create concerns with size of dormers or different dormers. Mr. Fitzgerald reviewed some of the different elevations they had tried and the elements that made them inappropriate. Mr. Fitzgerald noted that in reality most of the building will be hidden most of the year and adding superfluous elements will not really enhance the overall architecture of this building. Mr. Fitzgerald stated that as the architecture of this building is contextual with the architecture of the existing campus in its composition and scale, so are the materials. The proposed brick is a match with the existing church and school. They are proposing asphalt shingle for the roof. The asphalt shingle they are proposing is not bottom of the line. There is thickness, variety and visual texture to the shingle. They feel the use of this material and particularly this type of detailed shingle is very appropriate for the nature of this building and contextual with the rest of the campus. Commissioner Bocek noted some concern with the elimination of some of the detail, which makes the elevations look too square. She asked if the gable could be changed to a shed door. Mr. Fitzgerald stated architecturally you can do anything but aesthetically the gable element gives this portion of the building a bit more prominence. He noted they have a two-story building next to a one-story element with living quarters in the attic. They wanted to help boost the scale of the one story element so that the contrast between the main portion of the building and the one story garage living quarter was not so great. In doing so, creating that vertical element helps minimize that contrast. Given the fact of how the building sits on the site, this element is visible through the trees to Lake Cook and Buffalo Grove Roads. That is why they did what they did. Commissioner Bocek noted she is just a little concerned about the boxiness or squareness of the proposed building. Mr. Fitzgerald noted this is not that large of a structure and looking at it overall there is a considerable amount of detail and articulation on the facade for it to stand up architecturally. The composition that you see on the east and south elevation that may appear boxy compared to what was previously shown, is really very typically of the American saltbox, colonial building where the windows appear below the data line. They felt comfortable that despite eliminating the detail dormers above the windows, it really works better. This way they do not draw so much attention to the different rhythms of the windows going on below that fascia. Commissioner Samuels stated the problem is that in trying to deal with the scale between the single story element and the two story element, it has exacerbated the problem because the height of the roof on the two story element has been picked up while leaving the one story element where it was. Mr. Fitzgerald noted they have made the two-story element taller. It does not exacerbate a contrast because the contrast before was at an appropriate. The contrast here is also at an appropriate level. Commissioner Samuels stated there would seem to be more interest with the lower plate height and the shed dormers staying than there is under the proposed revision. He stated his preference would be for the retention of the original elevations. He asked if there was any way to do more limestone surrounds for the windows that would then break up the elevation. Mr. Fitzgerald stated he believes that anything they do to emphasize the windows will create two negative effects. One negative is that you are now introducing a detail that is significantly different than what is seen on the campus. He noted they are detailing the building akin to the detail of the church, which is, of course, the most important building on the campus. Adding stone trim around the window is going to provide more emphasis to the wrong building in his opinion. Additionally, adding detail around these windows will draw that much more attention to the window. Commissioner Feldgreber asked what the roofing material is on the existing church now. Mr. Fitzgerald stated the existing church has two roofing materials. Predominantly the church is an asphalt shingle. The one component of the building that is not is the steeple and that appears to be a slate roof. Commissioner Feldgreber stated he is leaning the same way as Commissioner Samuels on the south elevation. He noted he understands the trees and bushes, which are there, but there is still an area between the trees and bushes that is a grassy area that people will see as they walk to their car or across the street. He asked if they had looked at lowering the pitch on the south elevation and putting in the shed dormers. Mr. Fitzgerald stated they had looked at that option. He felt it would not be in keeping with the architecture that is on the campus. Typically, a flatter pitched roof is not found or consistent with the traditional nature of this architecture. It would be what one might see in prairie style. Chairman Ottenheimer stated he felt the first submittal presented on January 23, 2002 was too busy. However, the new proposed plan appears too plain. He further stated he is also concerned with the roofing materials. He would like a little more character and substance to the roof rather than the asphalt shingles. This is a building that is at a major intersection of the Village and it is something that should be showcased to a certain extent. Commissioner Trilling asked if the developer had considered at least putting row locks as jambs to the windows. Mr. Fitzgerald stated they had not considered that as they were being true to the architectural express of the buildings on campus, specifically the church. Chairman Ottenheimer asked if the parking in general has been resolved to the Plan Commission's satisfaction. Commissioner Samuels stated he felt the opinion of the Village's attorney is necessary as to whether or not any issue, being drainage, parking or any other, that are associated with just this parcel being developed, will trigger the entire parcel being required to comply with present codes. Mr. Pfeil stated he spoke to Mr. Raysa who believes the petition for the Eul property can be reviewed as a freestanding petition. Obviously it relates to the campus adjacent to it, but he believes the Special Use criteria can be applied for the rectory on this R-1 parcel. He does not feel it must be linked to the campus for the purpose of trying to bring other elements of the property into compliance. Commissioner Samuels stated the parking issue then becomes moot. Chairman Ottenheimer stated he feels the Plan Commission needs to look at the whole project as a whole and take into consideration each separate parcel. Commissioner Samuels stated he agrees with Chairman Ottenheimer but the inclusion of this piece even if used entirely as parking or detention, probably would not be enough to satisfy compliance with current regulations. He further stated that they have heard here that the parking on this parcel will replace the parking that was across the street. In some way that has to be an improvement because now you do not have to cross Buffalo Grove Road as all the parking is on one side of the street. Therefore, there is some inherent improvement in the situation. He asked if detention requirements must be met for a single residence in the R-1 district for this parcel. Mr. Pfeil stated he understands the detention facility on this property is serving the amount of impervious on this rectory and parking plan. Commissioner Samuels asked if there is additional capacity if the parking were increased. Mr. Citron stated it would be very tight if they added more impervious surfaces. He also noted that to effectively add parking to this site would require leveling out the severe grading and most of the trees would be lost and the building would be pushed closer to both roads. He noted that the roof is an issue because it involves some serious financial concerns and this project has been stretched about as far as it can be taken. If you are talking about going slate for the roof, you are talking about a different structural system for the whole roof. Mr. Avis stated the rectory is costing $250,000 more than originally projected. In the original planning stages a vacant parcel was $150,000 more than what was agreed upon. The Lake County Highway Department has added $100,000 to the cost of this project as well. When added up it comes to about $500,000 at this point. He stated they have tried to go out of their way to try to accommodate everyone's concerns and issues. Chairman Ottenheimer stated the Plan Commission is trying to achieve the best possible look for a major intersection and a major development in the Village. He noted that each of the Commissioners is giving their opinions based on what they think is the best for the Village. They are not trying to dictate how much to spend or not to spend. Commissioner Panitch asked if the dry detention basin is, in fact, sufficient. Mr. Citron stated the final details have not been entirely worked out because of where the process is. But it is their understanding that the Village Engineer has reviewed the calculations and the size and location and that it is feasible and will work. Mr. Pfeil commented that the Village Engineer has indicated that everything appears to be in good order, but the engineering plan should be fully presented at the workshop stage before the public hearing. Commissioner Feldgreber stated he is inclined to lean towards a possible variance in parking to help the overall site on the rectory site to allow more cars to park better than they do now. He said it is important to add more parking to the site without making it look bad. Perhaps then there can be more cars parked properly so that people could get out in the event of an emergency. Commissioner Bocek stated it is her personal feeling that she would not want to sacrifice detention for parking. As far as the roof situation, she feels that the elimination of the shed dormers puts more emphasis on the roof itself and therefore it becomes a bigger element. Mr. Citron stated he did not hear a definitive preference for either the first or second elevations. Chairman Ottenheimer noted it did not appear as if the Commission wanted to go back to the first elevations, but they are not totally satisfied with the second elevations. Commissioner Samuels noted that he is beginning to feel that it is necessary to resolve appearance issues before going to public hearings. PROPOSED COSMIC ZONE FAMILY ENTERTAINMENT CENTER, BUFFALO GROVE TOWN CENTER (FORMER CUB FOODS BUILDING), AMENDMENT OF THE PLANNED UNIT DEVELOPMENT (P.U.D.) IN THE B-5 TOWN CENTER DISTRICT --WORKSHOP#1 Chairman Ottenheimer stated he is a principal and has a financial interest in this matter and as a result he must recuse himself from all workshops and public hearings regarding this matter. Commissioner Feldgreber stated he is also recusing himself, as he is also a principal in the same proj ect. Ms. Kamick stated another adage to the building would be the signage on the east and south wall, conforming to all Village guidelines and codes. They have the addition of two fire exits, which are next to the restaurant/lounge and to the rear near the back restrooms. The entrance will be left as is and they will add a small hallway, which will jog into a vestibule area. Ms. Kamick stated the restaurant and lounge will not be a separate entity physically or ownership wise and it will be a part and parcel of the family entertainment center as a whole. The hours of operation will vary in the morning based on league demand. The closing hours could vary based on seasonal issues and the hours are based on the standards by other family entertainment centers as well as most of the hours that were noted in the Buffalo Grove Police Department report in similar facilities. The restaurant and lounge will maintain the same hours as the family entertainment center. Ms. Kamick stated they are elated by the results in the Police Department report and the extensive research that was done by the Police Department. The principals have met with Chief McCann and in addition to his written approval and confirmation of the facility, he has also stated verbally that he is confident it is a welcome facility to the community. Ms. Kamick stated there would be no change in the photometrics, which will stay as originally approved. The principals have also made arrangements for separate security outside wherever deemed possible, which has also been highly approved by Chief McCann. Ms. Kamick stated the impact on the Town Center has also been an issue and they truly believe that bringing more people into the Town Center is the whole purpose of the shopping center and that is certainly what the family entertainment center is proposed to do. It is meant to attract the young people in the community, but it is also meant as a family entertainment center so they hope to attract more than just teenagers do. They hope to also attract the adults and women in the community. The morning leagues, consisting mostly of women, will be there to shop before or after league practice. In addition there will be party rooms where 90 percent of the time there will be childrens' birthday parties and you will have parents dropping children off who may want to shop as they are waiting to pick their children back up. The restaurant and lounge area is meant to be a full service restaurant versus a snack bar. She noted they are also in the planning stages of a Friday night teen scene, staggering the ages each week, so that you don't have children at that age bracket mixing with older children. Ms. Kamick stated there is an article in the commissioners' bag from the International High School Association, which has recently credited bowling as a high school sport. There will be a lot of high schools looking for a place for these kids and teenagers to practice and compete. Ms. Kamick stated they have done all the calculations possible and they show a surplus of parking spaces. Mr. Goldner is awaiting additional information from Super Value, the Cub Foods parent company, to basically finalize his analysis of his approval of the family entertainment center in Town Center. Commissioner Trilling asked if the requirement of 394 parking spaces per code has been verified. Ms. Kamick stated the calculations were done for the Eagle Food Store. Part of the discussion needed is to define the definition of a family entertainment center. There are zoning ordinances for bowling alleys, but as a whole the concept of a family entertainment center is not listed. Commissioner Trilling asked what the parking requirements are under the guidelines. Mr. Pfeil indicated that the development would meet the minimum parking standard numerically. However, it is important to get a better definition the parking demand at the peak times for uses in the facility, and relate these peaks to uses in the adjacent portion of the shopping center. Commissioner Trilling asked if the developer would be doing a parking analysis with their traffic consultant and then have it reviewed by the Village traffic consultant. Mr. Pfeil said if the Commission is requesting a report from a traffic consultant, this should be made clear to the petitioner. If an independent traffic consultant prepares a parking demand analysis, adequate time for review by the Village traffic consultant should be allocated in the Plan Commission review process. Commissioner Trilling stated he would like that. Commissioner Trilling asked if people would be allowed to take alcohol out of the bar/lounge area and bring it anywhere else within the facility. Ms. Kamick stated it was her experience in other bowling alleys that drinks can only go within a mezzanine area that is behind and away from the alleys themselves. A good comparison is Game Works located in Schaumburg. During the day it is mostly children. It is restricted at certain hours and also to certain areas. She noted they would address this issue and there would be no alcoholic beverages allowed in the batting cages or in the video area or laser tag arena. Commissioner Kenski-Sroka stated she likes the plan. The parking would seem to be within reasonable limits. Commissioner Panitch asked for a report from the Fire Department to make sure there is ample access for people to get out in an emergency and to get back towards the mechanics of the bowling area Mr. Pfeil stated the plans have been circulated to both the Building Commissioner and Deputy Fire Marshall and neither has identified any substantive issues. It looks like everything would be manageable. The permit review process would confirm and require proper exiting, but everything appears to be in good order with fairly minor improvements needed to make the facility code-compliant. Commissioner Panitch asked what the Friday evening teen scene would be like. Ms. Kamick noted there are four party areas, which are meant to give teens a place to go to on Friday nights. It is also meant to keep them within a certain age group. The principals are working on the concept and will refine it soon. Commissioner Panitch stated he feels a bowling alley is a great addition to the community. However, he feels that combining two elements here and it gets down to a use issue. Bowling itself would be a good addition to Buffalo Grove. Combining so many other family entertainment elements changes this to a family entertainment center. And if it is a family entertainment center then perhaps the number of bowling lanes should be reduced in order to make it more family oriented. In other words either expand the bowling alley or reduce it and made it more conducive for family entertainment and have the game room with walls and doors so that it is secluded from the area. Ms. Kamick noted that most of the bowling alleys that are restricted to bowling lanes are dying out. They are expanding and doing exactly as is proposed here. The whole purpose is to have multiple uses within it. The building is also constricted for the number of lanes that can be done due to the support columns. It is maximized now with the number of proposed lanes. The other reason for keeping the game room open is a security issue to keep an open eye level to see what is going on at all times. Commissioner Panitch stated he would suggest reducing the number of lanes. What will end up happening is that is will cater during the day to families and evenings to the bowlers. Commissioner Panitch stated he saw a recommendation in the Police Department report. Enchanted Castle is not a family entertainment center with bowling alleys and a lounge with liquor. Dave & Buster's does not have a bowling alley, Game Works does not have a bowling alley. Arlington Lanes has only bowling and liquor and they have the worst crime statistics. Ms. Kamick stated Arlington Lanes is in a very secluded area. All of the other areas are in high visibility areas. That is a major issue and Chief Mecca can elaborate on that. Commissioner Panitch stated he would like a comparison of a bowling alley/combo units rather than the Game Works. Ms. Kamick stated under the Cultural Uses Entertainment and Sports they are dictating 2 parking spaces per 1,000 feet. Commissioner Panitch stated a very hard look must be taken as to what the use really is. He stated he does not know who will be hanging out there besides the bowlers. Commissioner Samuels stated no one wants anyone to hang out anywhere. This is a commercial facility and loitering will not be encouraged for any reason. Commissioner Panitch stated it is being sold as a family entertainment center for kids to go and hang out. Ms. Kamick stated this is a place for kids to go but it was never intended to represent as a hangout. Commissioner Panitch stated that if we are trying to create a place where the youth of our community can go and be entertained in a controlled atmosphere, then that is what this facility should be. If it is to be a bowling alley to cater leagues and school bowling programs and to have some ancillary services there for families, it is different from a family entertainment center that the young people in our community can go to and enjoy in a controlled environment. Commissioner Bocek asked for an overall site plan of the shopping center. She noted she understood the building envelope will not change, but she would like to see the parking field. She asked what kind of an upscale menu there would be. Ms. Kamick stated it would basically be deluxe type sandwiches, pizza and daily specials. She noted the developers were in the process of working with menu ideas. Commissioner Bocek asked if it is necessary to not only define but limit the uses within the entertainment center. Mr. Pfeil stated those are things that should be discussed. He noted that it might be a good idea to define "family entertainment center" and perhaps amend the B-5 regulations to allow it as a special use. Uses that are permissible within a family entertainment center would be specified. On the other hand, flexibility to address changed conditions should also be part of the ordinance structure. Commissioner Dunn asked if there are ordinances from other municipalities that might have something relating to family entertainment centers. Mr. Pfeil stated he has not done any recent research. However, Trustee Jeff Berman did considerable research in 1994-1995 concerning amusement centers and video arcades, and this information would be one resource to review for the current situation. He noted that the Village has traditionally been concerned about video arcades as independent freestanding uses. The Village prefers to restrict a video arcade as an accessory use within a larger family-oriented facility. Therefore, the current ordinance amendment should be crafted to avoid the possibility of freestanding video arcades being established at other locations in the Village. Commissioner Dunn noted the laser tag area shows two levels, although this is supposed to be a one-story facility. Ms. Kamick stated the developers are contemplating that. Originally they were going to do one level. There is a possibility they will expand this to a second level. Commissioner Dunn asked where else it was contemplated to allow alcohol. Ms. Kamick stated there is a mezzanine area behind the bowling lane that keeps all the beverages and food that is elevated so you can watch the bowlers as they are going. Commissioner Dunn noted she would like to see just how close it would be to the game area or laser tag area or party rooms. Commissioner Samuels asked how many employees are anticipated working in an average or minimum situation as well as a peak situation. Ms. Kamick stated she does not have exact details on that yet. Commissioner Samuels asked if they would have their own security or has subcontracted security. Ms. Kamick stated she believed they were looking at subcontracted security. One of the issues noted in the police report showing why most of these areas are successful in keeping the number of incidents down is the close working relationship between management and the Village Police Department, in addition to having security. Commissioner Samuels asked if the security would be both in the building and patrols. Ms. Kamick stated that with the parking lot area, she would think it would be a necessary element. Commissioner Samuels noted that that kind of information would be very relevant, especially for the local residents. Commissioner Samuels asked if games would be rewarded by some sort of prizes. Ms. Kamick stated she does not believe they intend to do any kind of redemption type prizes. Commissioner Samuels stated he favors maintaining that proposal because they turn into little more than gambling areas. Commissioner Samuels suggested a reward type of situation where there would be a maximum number of machines, per square feet and lanes of bowling that could then be extended in exchange for amenities. He noted he would be amenable to more intense uses in a first class environment that was maintained properly, which involved the use of high quality building materials and decor. He stated he wants to encourage development of a first class facility. That would translate to any other type of facility opening in any other part of the Village. Commissioner Samuels asked if any thought had been given to a basketball shooting room. Ms. Kamick stated she does not know if the space will allow that but she will put it to the principals. Commissioner Samuels asked if the restaurant area would ever be leased out. Ms. Kamick stated she understood the principals are vehement about no outside interest in the restaurant. Commissioner Trilling stated he concurs with Commission Samuels on most of the issues he brought up. He further noted this family entertainment center seems like it will be something very valuable to the Village. He noted he too would be inclined to favor more intensive use if the facility will look good and operate well Ms Kamick noted the slides that will be presented show a lot of aesthetic planning that goes into these centers. It is all meant to be aesthetically pleasing. She noted they are not looking to do something on a generic warehouse level. The whole idea is for a nice place for people to be. In order for people to be comfortable they need to be comfortable in their surroundings. Commissioner Trilling asked if billiards would specifically be excluded. Ms. Kamick stated yes, so that there would be no conflict with Bumpers. Commissioner Kenski-Sroka stated it might not be wise to make it part of the restriction because if Bumpers should close down the road, it might be a viable option to be added to this development. Commissioner Trilling noted he does not want the door to be wide open for this facility to become just anything if this project should fail. Commissioner Panitch noted there are other things that would make this more of a family entertainment centers in his mind. He would like to know if there are other elements of other family entertainment centers that the developers have researched that could possibly be incorporated into this facility that have been eliminated for one reason or another. He stated he would like to be sure that this is the best mix of entertainment entities. Ms. Kamick stated the only change she knows of is the decision as to whether to include or not include billiards. They decided no because of Bumpers. She noted they have spatial constrictions and structural constrictions that will only allow the building to have so many things. Commissioner Panitch stated he would like to know if there are other uses that were eliminated. Ms. Kamick stated she would check that out. Commissioner Panitch stated he would like to know what the expense might be to remove all the specialized equipment in case of a failure. Commissioner Samuels noted that is not an issue for the Plan Commission. Commissioner Panitch asked about the Town Center owner's approval. Ms. Kamick stated Mr. Goldner is waiting for some additional information from Super Value and then he will make his decision. Commissioner Kenski-Sroka asked if there would be any provisions for daycare. Ms. Kamick stated she is not sure that issue has been discussed, but with women's leagues during the day, that will probably be part of the plan. CHAIRMAN'S REPORT—None FUTURE AGENDA SCHEDULE Mr. Pfeil noted there would be a meeting on February 20, 2002. There will also be a meeting on March 6, 2002. PUBLIC COMMENTS AND QUESTION Mr. Robert Sherman stated he has a concern with smoking in the proposed family entertainment facility. Commissioner Samuels asked if there is an ordinance in the Village that would affect smoking within an entertainment facility. Mr. Pfeil stated he would ask the Village Health Officer to provide comments. He suggested that in a facility this large, there is probably a way to provide designated areas for smoking. Mr. Sherman stated he would hate to see this place become a place for teenagers to breathe in that smoke. He further noted his other concern is in the name. He asked that the ownership consider if it might be prudent to select a different name to eliminate the confusion with the Cosmic Zone in Arlington Heights. Commissioner Samuels stated that is entirely not in the purview of the Plan Commission STAFF REPORT—None NEW BUSINESS—None ADJOURNMENT Moved by Commissioner Trilling, seconded by Commissioner Panitch and carried unanimously to adjourn. Commissioner Samuels adjourned the meeting at 9:50 p.m. Respectfully submitted, Fay Rubin, Recording Secretary APPROVED BY: MICHAEL SAMUELS, Chair