2020-01-06 - Ordinance 2020-005 - APPROVING A SPECIAL USE FOR A RECREATIONAL FACILITY IN THE INDUSTRIAL DISTRICT AT 1380 BUSCH PARKWAY VILLAGE OF BUFFALO GROVE. COOK AND LAKE COUNTIES, ILLINOIS - WJ Sports Entertainment ORDINANCE NO. 2020- 005
AN ORDINANCE APPROVING A SPECIAL USE FOR A RECREATIONAL FACILITY
IN THE INDUSTRIAL DISTRICT AT 1380 BUSCH PARKWAY
VILLAGE OF BUFFALO GROVE,
COOK AND LAKE COUNTIES, ILLINOIS
WJ Sports Entertainment
1380 Busch Parkway
WHEREAS, the Village of Buffalo Grove is a Home Rule Unit by virtue of the Illinois
Constitution of 1970; and,
WHEREAS,Won Cho and Jibsoc Jung of WJ Sports Entertainment("Petitioner") has filed
a petition for a recreational facility in the Industrial District for the Property at 1380 Busch Parkway,
Buffalo Grove, IL ("Property"); and,
WHEREAS, the Village Planning & Zoning Commission conducted a public hearing on
December 4, 2019 concerning the petition for the special use; and,
WHEREAS, the Planning & Zoning Commission made a finding 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 B; and,
WHEREAS, the Planning & Zoning Commission voted 8 to 0 to recommend approval of
the special use; and,
WHEREAS, the President and Village Board of Trustees after due and careful
consideration have concluded that the proposed special use is a reasonable use of the Property
and will serve the best interests of the Village.
WHEREAS, the proposed special use shall be operated in accordance with and pursuant
to the following exhibits:
EXHIBIT A Plans
EXHIBIT B Minutes from the December 4, 2019 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
Zoning 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 a special use for a recreational facility
in the Industrial District for the Property at 1380 Busch Parkway, Buffalo Grove, IL, subject to the
following conditions:
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1. The special use is granted to Won Cho and Jibsoc Jung of WJ Sports Entertainment at
1380 Busch Parkway and said special use does not run with the land.
2. The special use granted may be assignable to subsequent petitioners seeking
assignment of this special use as follows:
i. Upon application of a petition seeking assignment of this special use, the
Village of Buffalo Grove, in their sole discretion, may approve the
assignment administratively, or may refer it to the Planning & Zoning
Commission and/or the Village Board for a public hearing.
ii. Such assignment shall be valid only upon the written approval of the Village
of Buffalo Grove granting said assignment, which may be granted or denied
for any reason.
3. The petitioner shall monitor traffic circulation and parking on the property and take
appropriate measures, as approved by the Village, to ensure adequate parking is being
provided. If the Village determines, in its sole discretion, that additional parking is
required, the petitioner shall provide said parking in manner acceptable to the Village.
Section 3. This Ordinance shall be in full force and effect upon passage. This Ordinance
shall not be codified.
AYES: 5 —Stein Weidenfeld Johnson Smith Pike
NAYS: 0 - None
ABSENT: 1 - Ottenheimer
PASSED: January 6, 2020
APPROVED: January 6, 2020
Beverly Suss i age President
ATTEST:
Janet .-8irabian, Village Clerk
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EXHIBIT A
Plans
WJ Sports Entertainment
1380 Busch Parkway
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EXHIBIT B
Minutes from the December 4 2019 Planning & Zoning commission
WJ Sports Entertainment
1380 Busch Parkway
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Business Proposal
I. Business Concept
a. WJ Sports Entertainment is going to be the pioneer into a new area of indoor golf experience
b. WJ Sports Entertainment wants to bring golf sport that everyone can play anywhere at any time
c. Members vs non-members distinctions and advantages
d. Location will be near industrial and residential area for people to socialize and meet new golfers
e. New golf system can be introduced into residential homes, accommodating PGA tournament hotels,
local festivals, hotels, resorts, auto dealerships, club houses, and commercial buildings
i. Installation and maintenance will be provided by WJ Sports Entertainment
ii. Annual maintenance fees will be applied for all sales
f. Franchising business model once proof of concept has been achieved
II. Branding
a. Following PGA guidelines and tournament schedule to host indoor tournaments
b. WJ Sports Entertainment will focus on user's experience and creating loyal customers
c. Promoting the accuracy in the technology behind our brand
d. Accessibility to US and International golf courses at any time
e. Time saving to play indoor vs outdoor
f. Competitive online play(global market)with similar handicap players
i. Ball launch detected simultaneously on competitive play
g. Bonding our brand into the hearts of our customers
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b. Targeting age group between 20-55
c. Using existing high salary network for residential sales/installation
d. Using existing network to enter commercial space for sales/installation
e. Target 5-7 new members per week
f. Sales review meeting of system and membership quarterly for realignment to the current market
requirement
IV. Advertising and Promotion
a. Internet advertising is growing at a rate of 15%to 20%annually
i. Instagram
ii. Facebook
iii. YouTube channel
iv. Live Stream (Twitch TV)
b. State of the art accuracy, user interface (HD), and experience
c. Radio and Golf podcast advertising
d. Inviting PGA amateur/pro players to showcase stroke play
e. Local indoor long drive competition
f. Local Indoor tournament league following PGA tournament schedules
g. Retaining monthly membership will accrue points for personalized gifts and merchandise provided by
WJ Sports Entertainment
V. Products and Service Line
a. Private Lesson $50-$100
b. Bay rental $32-$37 (hourly)
c. Indoor driving range$5-$9 (1/2 hour)
d. Corporate events$599-$1199 (four hours)
VI. Conclusion
a. In conclusion, with the high potential for indoor golf business in the Midwest and the number of golfers
that will likely increase based on current paradigm shift for a new concept in indoor golf entertainment.
This venture has great scope to satisfy the current demands.The strengths in focusing on unique
experience and building its brand organically in Chicago to enhance taking up golf for beginners,
providing an atmosphere to play competitively and non-competitively with friends/families, and to
improve the game of golf at our driving range.
WJ Golf Project of Intent
No alcohol will be served at WJ Sports Entertainment.
WJ golf is an indoor golf simulator facility with the intent to provide a unique golf experience in a safe and fun
environment. Our business will let prospect golfers experience the game of golf through our simulators and seasoned
golfers can improve their golf game with our training tools and meet new golfers from neighboring communities.
WJ golf will provide private lessons to our customers as a service. Customers will schedule their lessons on our online
platform and lessons will be held on weekdays only.
WJ golf will host monthly activities for children on Saturday mornings to neighboring communities to teach and raise
interest in golf.
Hours of operation
Weekdays gam to 10pm (M-F)
Weekends Sam to 11pm (Saturday and Sunday)
(See attached spreadsheet exhibit for detail information)
Number of Employees
2019: 3 WJ employees (2 owners)
1 receptionist and 2 owners demonstrating simulators and catering customer needs.
2020: anticipating 4 WJ employees (2 owners)
1 receptionist, 1 golf pro and 2 owners demonstrating simulators and catering customer needs.
(See attached spreadsheet exhibit for detail information)
Discounts for WJ golf
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10am - 11am 2 (Owners) N/A 3 2 2 7 10 Students,Juniors, Casual Golfers and Seniors Lessons, Golf Simulator
11am - 12pm 2 (Owners) N/A 3 2 2 7 10 Students,Juniors, Casual Golfers and Seniors Lessons, Golf Simulator
12pm - 1pm 2 (Owners) N/A 3 2 2 7 10 Students,Juniors, Casual Golfers and Seniors Lessons, Golf Simulator
1pm -2pm 2 (Owners) N/A 2 3 2 7 9 Students,Juniors, Casual Golfers and Seniors Lessons, Golf Simulator
2pm -3pm 2 (Owners) N/A 2 3 2 7 9 Students,Juniors, Casual Golfers and Seniors Lessons, Golf Simulator
3pm -4pm 2 (Owners) N/A N/A 3 2 5 8 Students,Juniors, Casual Golfers and Seniors Lessons, Golf Simulator
4pm -5pm 3 (Owner+Receptionist) N/A N/A 8 2 10 13 Corporate Employees,Young Professionals, and Avid Golfers Golf Simulator
5pm -6pm 3 (Owner+ Receptionist) N/A N/A 8 2 10 13 Corporate Employees,Young Professionals, and Avid Golfers Golf Simulator
6pm -7pm 3 (Owner+Receptionist) 2 (family members over 18 of age) N/A 12 2 14 19 Corporate Employees,Young Professionals, and Avid Golfers Golf Simulator
7pm -8pm 3 (Owner+Receptionist) 2 (family members over 18 of age) N/A 12 2 14 19 Corporate Employees,Young Professionals, and Avid Golfers Golf Simulator
8pm -9pm 3 (Owner+Receptionist) 2 (family members over 18 of age) N/A 12 2 14 19 Corporate Employees,Young Professionals, and Avid Golfers Golf Simulator
9pm - 10pm 3 (Owner+Receptionist) 2 (family members over 18 of age) N/A 12 2 14 19 Corporate Employees,Young Professionals, and Avid Golfers Golf Simulator
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9am - 10am 2 (Owners) 2 (family members over 18 of age) 8 2 2 12 14 Students,Juniors, Casual Golfers and Seniors Kids Program, Golf Simulator
10am - 11am 2 (Owners) 2 (family members over 18 of age) 10 2 2 14 16 Students,Juniors, Casual Golfers and Seniors Kids Program, Golf Simulator
11am - 12pm 2 (Owners) 2 (family members over 18 of age) N/A 10 2 12 14 Corporate Employees,Young Professionals, and Avid Golfers Golf Simulator
12pm - 1pm 2 (Owners) 2 (family members over 18 of age) N/A 10 2 12 14 Corporate Employees,Young Professionals, and Avid Golfers Golf Simulator
1pm -2pm 2 (Owners) 2 (family members over 18 of age) N/A 10 2 12 14 Corporate Employees,Young Professionals, and Avid Golfers Golf Simulator
2pm -3pm 2 (Owners) 2 (family members over 18 of age) N/A 10 3 13 15 Corporate Employees,Young Professionals, and Avid Golfers Golf Simulator
3pm -4pm 2 (Owners) 2 (family members over 18 of age) N/A 10 3 13 15 Corporate Employees,Young Professionals, and Avid Golfers Golf Simulator
4pm -5pm 3 (Owner+Receptionist) 2 (family members over 18 of age) N/A 12 3 15 18 Corporate Employees,Young Professionals, and Avid Golfers Golf Simulator
5pm -6pm 3 (Owner+Receptionist) 2 (family members over 18 of age) N/A 12 3 15 18 Corporate Employees,Young Professionals, and Avid Golfers Golf Simulator
6pm -7pm 3 (Owner+Receptionist) 2 (family members over 18 of age) N/A 16 2 18 21 Corporate Employees,Young Professionals, and Avid Golfers Golf Simulator
7pm -8pm 3 (Owner+Receptionist) 2 (family members over 18 of age) N/A 16 2 18 21 Corporate Employees, Young Professionals, and Avid Golfers Golf Simulator
8pm -9pm 3 (Owner+Receptionist) 2 (family members over 18 of age) N/A 16 2 18 21 Corporate Employees,Young Professionals, and Avid Golfers Golf Simulator
9pm - 10pm 3 (Owner+Receptionist) 2 (family members over 18 of age) N/A 16 2 18 21 Corporate Employees,Young Professionals, and Avid Golfers Golf Simulator
10pm - 11pm 3 (Owner+Receptionist) 2 (family members over 18 of age) N/A 16 2 18 21 Corporate Employees,Young Professionals, and Avid Golfers Golf Simulator
Number of anticipated clients per hour during the hours of operation
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1300-1308 Medical Association of the North Shore 5 Reserve 30 Unreserved Mon - Sat. 8:OOAM-8:OOPM Medical
1310 Prairie Kraft's Brewing Co. 8 Unreserved Mon -Thr 4:OOPM--9:OOPM, Fri- Sat 2:OOPM-11:OOPM, Sun 2:OOPM-7:OOPM Recreational
1318-1320 SST Form 8 Unreserved Mon-Fri 6:OOAM-6:OOAM Light Industrial
1330 Veterinary Real Estate Group, LLC 10 Unreserved Mon-Fri 8:OOAM-5:OOAM Office
1340 Crown Trophy 6 Unreserved Mon-Fri 9:OOAM-5:30PM Retail
1348-1350 MIR Tactical 11 Unreserved Mon-Fri 12:OOPM-8:OOPM Retail
1358 Chicago Show 6 Unreserved Mon-Fri 8:OOAM-5:30PM Office
1360 Chicago Quick Clean 6 Unreserved Mon-Fri 5:OOAM-4:OOPM Light Industrial/Office
1368 Trademark Licensing Corp. 6 Unreserved Mon-Fri 8:OOAM-5:00 PM Office
1370 Diplomat Specialty Pharm. 7 Unreserved Mon-Fri 8:OOAM-6:OOAM Office/ Medical
1380 ***Proposed *** 8 Unreserved ***Proposed*** ***Proposed***
1388 Movement & Sound Dance 11 Unreserved Mon-Fri 9:30 AM-9:30 PM Saturday 8:30AM-1:00 PM Recreational
1390 Geocomp Corp. 6 Unreserved Mon-Fri 7:30AM-5:OOPM Office
1398 Heritage Products 6 Unreserved Mon-Fri 9:OOAM-6:OOPM Office
Total Assigned Stalls 1.26
Unassigned Stalls 22
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7:00AM 4 4 11 19 4 2 6 12 4 2 5 11 2 1 3 6 7 3 11 21 6 3 8 17 4 4 13 21
8:00 AM 8 8 20 36 5 8 17 30 8 3 5 16 2 1 3 6 6 8 20 34 9 5 17 31 9 5 21 35
9:00 AM 9 9 21 39 6 8 20 34 9 6 8 23 4 1 9 14 12 9 22 43 12 7 23 42 8 8 29 45
10:00 AM 11 8 23 42 10 8 24 42 9 5 10 24 4 1 9 14 18 6 23 47 14 7 26 47 15 8 37 60
11:00 AM 9 8 31 48 11 8 25 44 9 6 10 25 4 4 11 19 20 8 30 58 13 7 28 48 14 8 38 60
12:00 PM 15 7 36 58 14 9 20 43 7 6 8 21 4 5 12 21 20 7 28 55 13 8 31 52 14 11 39 64
1:00 PM 22 11 45 78 19 9 29 57 7 3 9 19 3 6 10 19 25 8 30 63 12 9 29 50 20 10 38 68
2:00 PM 23 11 41 75 25 8 37 70 7 6 9 22 2 2 13 17 24 6 31 61 15 11 38 64 23 11 44 78
3:00 PM 24 11 43 78 24 4 36 64 5 6 9 20 2 2 14 18 21 6 29 56 16 11 41 68 21 11 48 80
4:00 PM 20 8 40 68 27 4 32 63 4 6 7 17 2 3 9 14 20 5 25 50 13 11 43 67 18 8 47 73
5:00 PM 19 7 35 61 14 3 30 47 1 7 7 15 1 1 6 8 19 3 24 46 15 11 29 55 12 8 41 61
6:00 PM 16 7 21 44 12 4 30 46 2 6 9 17 1 1 5 7 11 2 21 34 11 7 28 46 11 8 28 47
7:00 PM 9 7 15 31 3 4 21 28 1 6 7 14 1 1 4 6 2 1 18 21 13 7 24 44 11 7 20 38
8:00 PM 5 4 13 22 1 4 20 25 1 5 7 13 1 1 5 7 2 1 20 23 14 6 25 45 11 7 14 32
Buffalo Grove, IL Code of Ordinances Page 1 of 2
17.28.040 - Criteria for special use.
A.
All special uses shall meet the following criteria:
1.
The special use will 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;
2.
The location and size of the special use, the nature and intensity of the 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 be in harmony with the appropriate, orderly development of the district in which it is located;
3. 4°''a t,°,s)
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;
4.
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;
5.
Adequate utilities, access roads, drainage, and/or other necessary facilities have been or will be
provided;
6.
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.
B.
The special use shall in all other respects conform to the applicable regulations of the zoning district
in which it is located, except as such regulations may be varied. Notwithstanding the foregoing,
business planned unit developments shall conform withinSectloii 17.44.040(D) unless varied.
C.
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The Planning & Zoning Commission may recommend and the Corporate Authorities may impose
such conditions and restrictions upon the subject property,the location,the construction and design
of buildings and use of the property benefited by such special use as may be necessary or appropriate
to comply with the foregoing criteria.
Notwithstanding.;'hay Ler f 7.52, the Planning& Zoning Commission may recommend and the
Corporate Authorities may vary the regulations of the zoning district in which the special use is
located subject to meeting the criteria of Section 17.52.070(A)(1)—(3), except for planned unit
developments which shall meet the general objectives ofSection 17.28.050(A)(1)—(7).
(Ord. 2 004-100 § 2, 2004)
(Ord.No. 2014-43, § 21, 6-16-2014)
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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, DECEMBER 4, 2019
Call to Order
The meeting was called to order at 7:30 PM by Chairman Frank Cesario
Public Hearings/Items For Consideration
1. Petition to the Village of Buffalo Grove for a Special Use for a Recreational Use (Golf
Simulator Facility) in the Industrial District for the Property at 1380 Busch Parkway
(Trustee Weidenfeld) (Staff Contact: Nicole Woods)
Mr. Cho, Mr.Jung and Mr. Lamphere were sworn in.
Mr. Cho described their request for a special use to operate a golf simulator facility at
1380 Busch Parkway.
Com. Goldspiel asked the petitioners to explain the parking.
Mr. Lamphere responded that there are 120 parking spaces and 6 ADA parking spaces
and do not anticipate any parking issues.
Com. Goldspiel asked the petitioners about the night lighting in the area of 1380 Busch
Parkway.
Mr. Lamphere responded that the lighting was adequate for patron safety.
Com. Goldspiel asked the petitioners where additional parking would be in the event
they came across inadequate parking.
Mr. Lamphere responded that the current landscape would allow for additional parking
should they come into a situation in which they no longer had adequate parking.
Deputy Community Development Director Woods commented that there is ample
parking in this area, and explained why staff included additional parking as a condition
to the special use.
Com. Goldspiel asked the petitioners if there would be any outside use.
Mr. Lamphere responded no, there will not be any outside use.
Chairperson Cesario asked the petitioners to describe the use of the facility in terms of
number of players and the hours in which they would be busy.
Mr. Lamphere responded that they would be most busy during week nights and
weekends and would have a minimum of 2 to 4 at each of the simulators.
Com. Moodhe asked if the facility could hold a corporate event, and if it could, how
many people could be in the corporate group.
Mr. Cho responded that they could host a corporate event up to 20 people max on week
nights.
Com. Weinstein asked the petitioners to go over the special use criteria and provide
more detail.
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Mr. Cho responded with detailed answers to the special use criteria.
Com. Khan asked the petitioners to educate the commission on the golf simulator system
and how it works.
Mr. Cho explained how the golf simulator system works and the time it would take to
complete 18 holes for a beginner.
Com. Khan asked if training was available.
Mr. Cho responded that there are 3 modes to accommodate the needs of the player
including a training mode.
Chairperson Cesario entered the staff report as exhibit one.
The public hearing closed at 7:47 PM.
Com. Weinstein made a motion to approve a special use for a recreational use(golf
simulator facility)in the Industrial District, subject to the following conditions:
1. The special use is granted to Won Cho and Jibsoc Jung of WJ Sports Entertainment at
1380 Busch Parkway and said special use does not run with the land.
2. The special use granted may be assignable to subsequent petitioners seeking
assignment of this special use as follows:i. Upon application of a petition seeking
assignment of this special use, the Village of Buffalo Grove, in their sole discretion, may
approve the assignment administratively, or may refer it to the Planning&Zoning
Commission and/or the Village Board for a public hearing. ii. Such assignment shall be
valid only upon the written approval of the Village of Buffalo Grove granting said
assignment, which may be granted or denied for any reason.
3. The petitioner shall monitor traffic circulation and parking on the property and take
appropriate measures, as approved by the Village, to ensure adequate parking is being
provided. If the Village determines, in its sole discretion, that additional parking is
required, the petitioner shall provide said parking in manner acceptable to the Village.
Com. Khan seconded the motion.
Com. Moodhe commented on the recreational use of the business and how it is
consistent with the use of the rest of the building, and sees a need.
Com. Goldspiel asked if the motion included
Chairperson Cesario commented on the use and concurs with Com. Moodhe, that the use
of the building is not new and believes that it will keep the area active.
RESULT: APPROVED [UNANIMOUS]
AYES: Moodhe, Cesario, Cohn, Goldspiel, Khan, Weinstein, Richards, Worlikar
ABSENT: Amy Au
Regular Meeting
Other Matters for Discussion
None.
Approval of Minutes
12/4/2019
1. Planning and Zoning Commission - Regular Meeting - Nov 20, 2019 7:30 PM
RESULT: ACCEPTED [7 TO 0]
AYES: Moodhe, Cesario, Cohn, Khan, Weinstein, Richards, Worlikar
ABSTAIN: Stephen Goldspiel
ABSENT: Amy Au
Chairman's Report
None.
Committee and Liaison Reports
Com. Weintein talked about the items that were approved at the Village Boarding Meeting,
previously brought to the Planning and Zoning Commission.
Staff Report/Future Agenda Schedule
Deputy Community Development Director, Woods, spoke about the future agenda item for the
December 18th PZC meeting.
Public Comments and Questions
Adjournment
The meeting was adjourned at 7:51 PM
Chris Stilling
APPROVED BY ME THIS 4th DAY OF December , 2019