2022-05-18 - Planning and Zoning Commission - Minutes 05/18/2022
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, MAY 18, 2022
Call to Order
The meeting was called to order at 7:30 PM by Chairman Frank Cesario
Public Hearings/Items For Consideration
1. Consider an Amendment to the Planned Unit of Development at 361 Raymond. (Trustee
Johnson) (Staff Contact: Nicole Woods)
Ms. Woods provided a background on the PUD to allow an addition outside the building
blocks.Additionally, Ms. Woods reviewed the history of the property and the proposed
addition.
Mr. Entman, petitioner's attorney, clarified that it is a room addition. He reviewed the
plans and described the petitioners'circumstances and the reason behind the addition.
He reviewed the support by the neighbors and the homeowner's association approval.
Com. Richards asked if this creates a precedent within the neighborhood.
Mr. Entman believes that the answer is no, but it could spark ideas.
Ms. Woods commented on the amendment. She noted that if that were to occur, those
petitioners would be evaluated on a case-by-case basis.
Com. Worlikar asked the petitioners to walk through the design of the addition and how
it will blend in with the neighborhood.
Mr. Pavlovcik, petitioner's architect, reviewed the characteristics of the design.
Com. Worlikar asked if the colors match the existing structure.
Mr. Pavlovcki said he cannot attest to the colors/materials at this time.
Mr. Entman apologized by not have the colors/materials but believe will blend in with
the hom%xisting structure.
Com. Worlikar asked if there were any concerns from their neighbors.
Mr. Youm said there are no complaints from his neighbors, the neighbors are excited.
Chairperson Cesario asked to confirm that the homeowner's association agreed.
Mr. Entman said yes.
The public hearing was closed at 7:52 PM
Com. Khan made a motion to grant a positive recommendation to the Village Board for
an amendment to the residential Planned Unit of Development(Ordinance Nos. 2005-
24, 2005-25, 2005-26) to allow for an addition to extend outside the Building Box 18 as
shown on the proposed plan subject to the following conditions listed below:
1. The addition shall be installed in accordance with the documents and plans submitted as
part of the petition.
Com. Richards seconded the motion.
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Com. Chairperson spoke in favor of the motion and thanked the homeowner for talking
with his neighbors.
Com. Khan spoke in favor of the motion.
RESULT: RECOMMENDATION TO APPROVE [UNANIMOUS]
Next: 6/20/2022 7:30 PM
AYES: Spunt, Cesario, Khan, Au, Richards, Worlikar
ABSENT: Adam Moodhe, Mitchell Weinstein
2. Consider Approval -Amend to PD, SU, Plat of Sub, Prelim & Final Dev Plan, SU and Var.
at Town Center (Trustee Johnson) (Staff Contact: Nicole Woods)
Ms. Woods provided a background on the PUD amendment for The Clove.
Mr. Schoditsch, Kensington, reviewed the PUD amendment to The Clove and walked
through the process of combining phase 1 and 2, where previously they were going to do
them separately. He went over the changes from the original PUD to the amendment,
which is due to the development of Chick-Fil-A in the out lot that has changed the
trajectory of the project.
Mr. Clark, Lakotakota Group, went through the landscape plan and the walkability plan.
Mr. Rea, Kensington, walked through building B explaining what will be replaced and
enhanced.
Mr. Lurk, with Chick-Fil-A, walked through the Chick-Fil-A plan and how the appearance
looks like the rest of the development. He reviewed the canopies that are covering the
pick-up lanes for their employees.Additionally, he reviewed the signage, materials, and
colors that will be used. Lastly he talked about the pickup door vs. pickup window that
will be part of the development and the dual drive lane.
Mr. Wells, Urban Street, reviewed their request for 2 foot increase, which has been
brought to their attention as they have moved from the plan design phase to the
construction phase.
Com. Spunt asked traffic flow.
Mr. Schoditsch explained the traffic flow and access points.
Com. Spunt asked if there would be any car changers in the lot.
Mr. Schoditsch said no.
Com. Spunt asked about Bowlaro and what they will be doing with that building.
Mr. Schoditsch said they don't own Bowlaro but will be paving their lot.
Com.Au asked about the tenants who were going move originally to accommodate
Phase 1 and asked what the plan is now for those tenants.
Mr. Schoditsch explained the plan for the tenants.
Com.Au asked about the drive through lane for Chick Fil A and asked if it was going to
be enough room in the que for the number of customers they attract.
Mr. Lurk said the current design is to keep traffic off Route 83. He also explained the rest
of the traffic flow for cars accessing Chick-Fil-A.
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Com.Au asked if the cars would back up on Old Checker Rd.
Mr. Lurk said the dual lane will help mitigate the traffic, which is unlike other locations.
Com.Au asked if they know how many cars will be at this location at this time.
Mr. Lurk said he does not.
Mr. Schoditsch noted that in their original traffic study, they included Chick-Fil-A.
Mr. Stilling commented that the proposed Chick-Fil-A would have a 25-stack ability, close
to three times what the Village requires.
Com. Richards asked about the safety of those who will have to throw out trash given
the proposed location of the dumpster.
Mr. Lurk reviewed the dumpster location and reviewed the safety precautions.
Com. Richards asked if traffic would impact people walking.
Mr. Lurk said it is no different from other locations.
Mr. Schoditsch said there are other safety precautions in place to make sure those who
park can safely enter Chick-Fil-A.
Com. Richards asked about the landscape and softening up the area with more
landscape.
Mr. Schoditsch said they have tried to increase but explained the limitations they have
with Bowlaro.
Mr. Stilling explained that Bowlaro has a significant amount of control over the parking
lot.
Com. Spun asked about the dual lane for Chick-Fil-A.
Mr. Lurk explained that the dual lane provides a safe environment for their workers.
Chairperson Cesario asked if they are aware of the thirteen conditions that are part of
the petitioner's packet created by staff.
All Petitioners said yes, they are aware.
Chairperson Cesario asked staff if the proposed variations that were part of the original
PUD still exist.
Ms. Woods said the reason they are back is because the plan has refined.
Chairperson Cesario commented that the amendment is modest.
Com. Worlikar asked if there is a similar design in other places for Chick-Fil-A with a dual
lane that they could see.
Mr. Lurk said the one in Algonquin is very similar to the proposed Buffalo Grove Chick-Fil-
A.
Com. Khan asked if they have contacted IDOT.
Mr. Schoditsch said they have been working with IDOT continuously and have received
informal approval from IDOT.
Com. Khan asked if the improvements are enough or if IDOT is asking for more
improvements.
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Mr. Schoditsch said they are not making any new request.
Com. Spunt asked for additional clarification of the retailers who are staying and where
they will be going during construction.
Mr. Schoditsch went over the communication plan with the tenants, noting that they will
be down for a few months and are aware of the situation and will continue to know
what is going on.
Com. Worlikar asked if they were going to be making improvements to Old Checker Rd.
Mr. Rea said yes, they will be making improvements to Old Checker Rd to Buffalo Grove
Road.
Mr. Schoditsch thanked the Commission for their time.
The public hearing was closed at 8:46 PM.
Com. Khan made a motion to grant approval for an amendment to Planned
Development Ordinance No. 86-61, as amended, requesting approval for a special use
for mixed use Planned Unit Development and approval of a Final Plat of Subdivision and
Preliminary and Final Development Plan approval with Special Uses and Variations for a
proposed plan for a 20-acre mixed-use redevelopment center with grocery store, retail,
restaurants, and multi family residential at the Buffalo Grove Town Center.
Com. Richards second the motion.
Com.Au spoke in favor of the motion.
Chairperson Cesorio spoke in favor of the motion.
RESULT: APPROVED [UNANIMOUS]
AYES: Spunt, Cesario, Khan, Au, Richards, Worlikar
ABSENT: Adam Moodhe, Mitchell Weinstein
Regular Meeting
Other Matters for Discussion
1. Workshop- Proposed Retail Building at 41 S McHenry (Trustee Pike) (Staff
Contact: Nicole Woods)
Ms. Woods provided a brief background on proposed 10,000 square feet retail
building at 41 S. McHenry Rd.
Mr. Goltz provided addition background on the development of the proposed
development at 41 S. McHenry Rd.
Com. Spunt asked if it would be better positioned in The Clove.
Mr. Goltz said it is more complementary to the Clove with the hospital in mind.
Com. Spunt asked the petitioner to explain Wild Fork.
Mr. Goltz described the tenant as grab and go establishment.
Ms. Woods commented on the development and why the development works in
accordance with the Lake Cook Road Corridor plan.
Com.Au explained more on Wildfork.
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Com.Au asked if the parking needs to be reconfigured for drivers who do
delivery.
Mr. Goltz explained the grab n go concepts, which puts no additional pressure or
stress on parking.
Com. Worlikar asked about access and traffic flow to the proposed retail
development.
Mr. Goltz said the access will remain what it is today.
Com. Richards asked if the vet clinic was 24 hours.
Mr. Goltz said no.
Chairperson Cesario said the elevation is beautiful and really likes the concept
design.
Mr. Goltz thanked the Chairperson Cesario.
Chairperson Cesario asked if they had any question they would like answered by
the Commission.
Mr. Goltz said no.
Chairperson asked staff if they have anything they want the Commission to ask.
Staff said no.
Approval of Minutes
1. Planning and Zoning Commission - Regular Meeting -Apr 20, 2022 7:30 PM
RESULT: ACCEPTED [5 TO 0]
AYES: Spunt, Cesario, Au, Richards, Worlikar
ABSTAIN: Zill Khan
ABSENT: Adam Moodhe, Mitchell Weinstein
Chairman's Report
Chairperson Cesario congratulated the current members of the PZC on their reappointment to the
Commission and went of the new addition to the Commission.
Committee and Liaison Reports
Chairperson Cesario provided a report of the Village Board meeting he attended.
Staff Report/Future Agenda Schedule
Ms. Woods provided an overview of what the future agenda schedule will be.
Public Comments and Questions
Adjournment
The meeting was adjourned at 9:12 PM
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Kelly Purvis
APPROVED BY ME THIS 18th DAY OF May , 2022