2020-02-18 - Ordinance 2020-010 - APPROVING A SPECIAL USE FOR AN INCIDENTAL RETAIL USE IN THE INDUSTRIAL DISTRICT AT 847 DEERFIELD PARKWAY VILLAGE OF BUFFALO GROVE, COOK AND LAKE COUNTIES, ILLINOIS - Metro Storage ORDINANCE NO. 2020 - 010
AN ORDINANCE APPROVING A SPECIAL USE FOR AN INCIDENTAL RETAIL USE
IN THE INDUSTRIAL DISTRICT AT 847 DEERFIELD PARKWAY
VILLAGE OF BUFFALO GROVE,
COOK AND LAKE COUNTIES, ILLINOIS
Metro Storage
847 Deerfield Parkway
WHEREAS, the Village of Buffalo Grove is a Home Rule Unit by virtue of the Illinois
Constitution of 1970; and,
WHEREAS, Metro Storage LLC, ("Petitioner") has filed a petition for an incidental retail
use in the Industrial District for the Property at 847 Deerfield Parkway, Buffalo Grove, IL
("Property"); and,
WHEREAS, the Village Planning & Zoning Commission conducted a public hearing on
February 5, 2020 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 unanimously recommended 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 February 5, 2020 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.
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Section 2. The Corporate Authorities hereby grant a special use for an incidental retail use
in the Industrial District for the Property at 847 Deerfield Parkway, Buffalo Grove, IL, subject to
the following conditions:
1. The special use is granted to Metro Storage LLC 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.
Section 3. This Ordinance shall be in full force and effect upon passage.
This Ordinance shall not be codified.
AYES: 6 - Stein, Ottenheimer, Weidenfeld,Johnson, Smith, Pike
NAYES: 0-None
ABSENT: 0-None
PASSED: February 18, 2020
APPROVED: February 18, 2020
everly Sussman, Village President
ATTES'i
Janet :-S' abian, Village Clerk
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EXHIBIT A
Plans
Metro Storage
847 Deerrield Parkway
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EXHIBIT B
Minutes from the Februa 5 2020 Planning & Zoning Commission
Metro Storage
847 Deerfield Parkway
November 21, 2019
Metro Storage—Request for Retail use in Existing Office Space
Metro Storage is requesting the ability to sell (retail) supplies to our customers consistent with
packing and storing belongings. The items would be cylinder locks for the unit doors,tape,
bubble wrap, and boxes. The items would be displayed on the existing slatwall in the office
(approx. Y x 8') and mobile cardboard box displays (2 or 3). Please see attached photos.
Sales would be transacted at the customer counter by the Property Manager. No additional
staff or space is required for this additional service. Also, no remodeling or reconfiguration will
be required.
Metro operates retail sales out of all 140+other stores in the same manner we propose at this
location. We feel it simply good business to provide our customers with supplies on site that
they require for storing their property.
The office, as existing, is approx. 1,000 sqft and contains the customer service counter,
breakroom, restroom,coffee station, merchandising wall and seating area. As in our other
facilities,customers either park near the office or in the designated loading bays and make their
way into the office. The existing entrances to the office and parking areas will not change.
Metro's existing hours of operation will remain as they are: Mon-Fri 9:30am —6:00pm
(Property Manager on Duty)with slightly shorter hours on the weekend. Customer access
hours by proprietary PIN will stay unchanged at 6:00 am—10:00 pm daily.
Please see the attached office floor plan as well as a site plan for the facility.
Robert M Hei man
VP of Development
Registered Architect
Metro Storage LLC 13528 Boulton Blvd Lake Forest,IL 60045 847-235-8900 Fax: 847-238-8901 www.metrostorage.com
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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;
Response: Metro Storage's retail sale of packing materials and storage supplies, made
available to customers of the self-storage facility, is a convenience to the facilities' customers
and is not detrimental to the public welfare. The sale of packing materials and storage supplies
is complementary to the operation of a convenient, customer friendly self storage business and
does not alter the nature of the principal business being transacted on the property. The retail
sales area Is located within the existing 1,000 sq.ft. office/reception area,is an enhancement to
the customer service provided by Metro Storage, and is comparable to an accessory use that is
compatible with, and de minimis in proportion to, the principal use. The items for sale will be
purchased by Metro Storage customers who are renting storage space at the facility. Based
on its experience operating 100+ other self-storage locations which sell packing materials
and storage supplies, Metro Storage anticipates only a small percentage of retail sales to
non-customers.
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;
Response: The modestly sized area for display and retail sale of packing materials and
storage supplies is located within the existing 1,000 sq.ft. office/reception area. The items
for retail sale will be displayed on the existing slatwall in the office and on 2 or 3 mobile
cardboard box displays. The addition of retail sales of packing materials and storage
supplies to the activities conducted within Metro Storage will be a convenience to customers
and will enhance the customers' experience. The modest scale of the retail display area
within the office/reception area, and the limited range of convenience items targeted for
sale to self storage customers, indicates that this special use is harmonious with the self-
storage business and will have no adverse affects on other businesses in the vicinity.
3. 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;
Response: The retail sale of packing materials and storage supplies within the
office/reception area is an complementary, accessory activity to the principal business being
operated by Metro Storage. The modest retail sales area is a convenience and a benefit to the
self-storage customers and will have no impact on the value of other properties and the
businesses that operate in 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;
Response: Metro Storage's self-storage facility is existing. The special use of retail sales of
packing materials and office supplies will be conducted within the office of the existing building.
The sale of packing materials and storage supplies is complementary to the operation of a
convenient, customer friendly self storage business and does not alter the nature of the principal
business being transacted on the property. Accordingly, the special use consisting of a retail
sales area for the sale of items which are used by customer of the storage facility, located
within the office/reception area, will not impede, substantially hinder or discourage the
development and use of adjacent land and buildings.
S. Adequate utilities, access roads, drainage, and/or other necessary facilities have been or
will be provided;
Response: Not applicable.
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.
Response: The addition of retail sales of packing materials and storage supplies will be
conducted within the office area and will have minimal impact, if any, on traffic or parking
because the items for sale will be purchased by Metro Storage customers who are renting
storage space at the facility. Based on its experience operating 140+ other self-storage
locations which sell packing materials and storage supplies, Metro Storage anticipates only
a small percentage of retail sales to non-customers.
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Village of Buffalo Grove
Planning & Zoning Commission
Public Hearing
Date: February 5, 2020 Location: Village Hall
Chairman Cesario called the hearing to order at 7:30pm in the Village Council Chambers,
Buffalo Grove Municipal Building,50 Raupp Boulevard, Buffalo Grove, Illinois.
Roll Call
Present: Commissioners An, Cohn, Goldspiel, Khan, Moodhe, Chairman Cesario
Absent: Commissioners Richards,Weinstein, and Worlikar
Also Present: Ms.Nicole Woods,Deputy Director Community Development; Ms.
Rati Akash,Village Planner; David Weidenfeld,Village Trustee
Metro Storage
Subject: Text Amendment for a Special Use in I District &Approval of Special Use
Bob Heilman(Metro Storage)was sworn in. Mr. Heilman presented his petition for retail
use as ancillary to Special Use.
Commissioner Moodhe asked if this was standard practice for the storage industry. Mr.
Heilman said it was standard for most storage facilities and start for all of Metro Storage.
Commissioner Moodhe asked if there would be advertising anticipated. Mr. Heilman said
that this was typically not advertised except for maybe a small sliding sign as this was
offered for the convenience of customers.
Village Staff said that there were no negative comments received from the community.
Chairman Cesario asked if this was where people would normally go for moving
supplies. Mr. Heilman said that actually most people go to a big box store or Uhaul.
Chairman Cesario entered the Village Staff Report as Exhibit 1; he entered the
picture submitted as Exhibit 2.
The first public hearing closed at 7:38pm
Commissioner Khan made a motion for positive recommendation to the Village Board
for the text amendment to Section 17.48.020C (Special Uses) in the Industrial District,
which adds language concerning incidental retail uses and approval of a special use for
an incidental retail use at an existing storage facility in the Industrial District, subject to
the conditions in the Staff Report.
Buffalo Grove Planning&Zoning Commission—Public Hearing—February 5,2020 Page 1
Commissioner Moodhe seconded the motion.
Aye: Au, Cohn, Goldspiel, Khan, Moodhe, Cesaro
Nay: None
Abstain: None
The motion passed 6:0:0.
Other Matters for Consideration
None
Minutes
No minutes were available to approve.
Commissioner Moodhe asked about approving the minutes from the previous meeting
before the cancellations. Ms. Woods said that the December 18 minutes would be brought
forward at the next meeting.
Chairman's Repo
None
Committee and Liaison Reports
Commissioner Khan said that he attended the Village Board meeting, and the marijuana
facility location change was approved 5:1.
Staff Report/Future Agenda Schedule
Ms. Woods said that the Village was working on the Comprehensive Plan. The Existing
Conditions report had been completed and shared with the Board.The Steering
Committee was meeting on Tuesday before making it available to the public.
Ms. Woods said that she would love to get feedback on the Features Website Pilot Project
to see if the outreach was working. Chairman Cesario noted that people tended to take the
path of least resistance, and new formats took time to gain traction. Commissioner Au
said that the same people seemed to be commenting and responding in the public
formats.
Ms.Akash asked everyone to mark their calendars for April 1 for Census 2020. Residents
would start seeing mailings in March.The Village was trying to reach out to residents to
ensure that everyone participates. It was a confidential process but a critical one to allow
the Village to properly handle community needs.
Public Comments and Questions
None
Ad'ournment
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At 8:39pm, a motion was made by Commissioner Moodhe to adjourn the meeting.
Commissioner Khan seconded. Motion passed unanimously.
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