2023-03-15 - Planning and Zoning Commission - Agenda Packet m' Meetingof the Villa a of Buffalo Grove Fifty Blvd
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L u' Planning and Zoning Commission Phone:847-459-2500
Regular Meeting
March 15, 2023 at 7:30 PM
I. Call to Order
II. Public Hearings/Items For Consideration
Public Comment is limited to items that are not on the regular agenda. In accordance with
Section 2.02.070 of the Municipal Code, discussion on questions from the audience will be limited
to 5 minutes and should be limited to concerns or comments regarding issues that are relevant to
Planning and Zoning Commission business. All members of the public addressing the Planning
and Zoning Commission shall maintain proper decorum and refrain from making disrespectful
remarks or comments relating to individuals. Speakers shall use every attempt to not be
repetitive of points that have been made by others. The Planning and Zoning Commission may
refer any matter of public comment to the Village Manager, Village staff or an appropriate agency
for review.
1. Consideration of a Petition for Approval of a Variation to Title 14 (Sign Code) Section
14.16 to Allow Two Ground Signs in the R-9 Multiple Family Dwelling District at 70 S
Buffalo Grove Drive, Where One Ground Sign is Permitted. (Trustee Pike) (Staff
Contact: Andrew Binder)
2. Consideration of a Petition for Approval of a Zoning Map Amendment to R6-A Zoning
District, a Special Use for a Public Park, a Preliminary Plan, and a Variation from Section
17.36.040 of the Zoning Code (Parking Requirements)to Allow Improvements to Prairie
Grove Park at 2020 Olive Hill Drive (Trustee Pike) (Staff Contact: Kelly Purvis)
III. Regular Meeting
A. Other Matters for Discussion
B. Approval of Minutes
1. Planning and Zoning Commission - Regular Meeting - Feb 1, 2023 7:30 PM
C. Chairman's Report
D. Committee and Liaison Reports
E. Staff Report/Future Agenda Schedule
F. Public Comments and Questions
Public Comment is limited to items that are not on the regular agenda. In accordance
with Section 2.02.070 of the Municipal Code, discussion on questions from the audience
will be limited to 5 minutes and should be limited to concerns or comments regarding
issues that are relevant to Planning and Zoning Commission business. All members of
the public addressing the Planning and Zoning Commission shall maintain proper
decorum and refrain from making disrespectful remarks or comments relating to
individuals. Speakers shall use every attempt to not be repetitive of points that have
been made by others. The Planning and Zoning Commission may refer any matter of
public comment to the Village Manager, Village staff or an appropriate agency for review.
IV. Adjournment
The Planning and Zoning Commission will make every effort to accommodate all items on the
agenda by 10:30 p.m. The Board, does, however, reserve the right to defer consideration of
matters to another meeting should the discussion run past 10:30 p.m.
V. Action Items
The Village of Buffalo Grove, in compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, requests that
persons with disabilities, who require certain accommodations to allow them to observe and/or
participate in this meeting or have questions about the accessibility of the meeting or facilities,
contact the ADA Coordinator at 459-2525 to allow the Village to make reasonable
accommodations for those persons.
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Action Item : Consideration of a Petition for Approval of a Variation
to Title 14(Sign Code)Section 14.16 to Allow Two Ground Signs in
the R-9 Multiple Family Dwelling District at 70 S Buffalo Grove
Drive, Where One Ground Sign is Permitted.
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Staff recommends approval, subject to the conditions in the attached staff report.
The Petitioner, RPF Buffalo Creek, LLC, is requesting a variation to allow the installation of two
(2) new ground signs at 70 S Buffalo Grove Road. The new ground signs are replacing two
existing wood ground signs for Buffalo Creek Apartments. Section 14.16.010 of the Village's
Sign Code allows one identification sign for each developed parcel. Since the two existing
ground signs are being removed and replaced, a variation from the sign code is required.
The Planning&Zoning Commission (PZC) shall open the public hearing and take public testimony
concerning the Sign Code variation to allow the construction of two ground signs on the property at 70 S
Buffalo Grove Road.The PZC shall make a recommendation to the Village Board regarding the requested
sign variation.
ATTACHMENTS:
• 70 Buffalo Grove Road - Staff Report 23-0306- Final (PDF)
• Plan Set- 70 S Buffalo Grove Road (PDF)
Trustee Liaison Staff Contact
Pike Andrew Binder, Community Development
Wednesday, March 15, 2023
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VILLAGE OF BUFFALO GROVE
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SUBJECT PROPERTY LOCATION: 70 S Buffalo Grove Road, Buffalo Grove, IL 60089 a_
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PETITIONER: RPF Buffalo Creek, LLC
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PREPARED BY: Andrew Binder,Associate Planner j
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REQUEST: The Petitioner is requesting a variation to Title 14 (Sign Code) 0
Section 14.16 to allow two ground signs in the R-9 Multiple c
Family Dwelling District at 70 S Buffalo Grove Drive, where one
ground sign is permitted.
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EXISTING LAND USE AND ZONING: The property is zoned R-9 Multiple Family Dwelling District and is
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COMPREHENSIVE PLAN: The Village Comprehensive Plan calls for this property to be v
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PROJECT BACKGROUND n � �„ro�'� `,� N"
The Petitioner, RPF Buffalo Creek, LLC, is
requesting a variation to allow the installation of .� a a
two (2) new ground signs at 70 S Buffalo Grove Q
Road. The new ground signs are replacing two
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Apartments. Section 14.16.010 of the Village's
Sign Code allows one identification sign for each
developed parcel. Since the two existing ground
signs are being removed and replaced, a variation
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Buffalo Creek Apartments. The second ground
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within Figure 1) and will be located at the corner Figure 1:Subject Property Sign Location O
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of Buffalo Grove Road and Saint Mary's Parkway. 3
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The Petitioner also plans to add a new Directional Sign (Sign 2 within Figure 1) and an Interior
Management Information Sign (Sign 4 within Figure 1). The Directional sign and the Management Sign
meet the requirements of the Sign Code. E
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PLANNING &ZONING ANALYSIS a�,��r'�����,���'�• � � �� �
Location &Setback
• The Entrance Sign (Sign 1) will be located at the north
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access drive to Buffalo Creek Apartments, as shown in �� U
Figure 2. The proposed sign will be setback 10 feet
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from the property line and will replace the existing in
ground sign which is currently only 3 feet from the
property line.The new Entrance Sign is compliant with
the setback requirement and minimizes sight-line
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• The Monument Sign (Sign 3) will be located at the ,Fi ure 2:Rendering of Entrance Sign(Sign#1) o
corner of Buffalo Grove Road and Saint Mary's c
Parkway, as shown in Figure 3. The proposed sign will
replace the existing ground sign in the same footprint
and will be setback 16' 4" from the property line, >
which complies with the Sign Code.
• The proposed ground signs will be approx-570 feet a
from one another.
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• The maximum sign area for multiple-family uses in the
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R-9 District is 32 square feet. The Entrance sign (Sign ,
1) will be 22 square feet in sign area, and the
Monument Sign (Sign 3) will be 20 square feet in sign Figure 3:Rendering of Monument Sign(Sign#3) .0
area. The sign area for each of the proposed signs a
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Sign Height
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• Per the Village code, a ground sign is not permitted to be taller than the distance it is setback from
the property line,with a maximum height of 15 feet.The proposed signs comply with this
requirement as the Entrance Sign (Sign 1)will be 4.33 feet from grade, and the Monument Sign (Sign M
3) will be 4.54 feet from grade. `V
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• Per the Village code, all ground signs are to be landscaped around the base. The proposed signs will
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DEPARTMENTAL REVIEWS o
Village Department Comments
Engineering The Village Engineer has reviewed the plans and does not have any o
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SURROUNDING PROPERTY OWNERS
Pursuant to Village Code,the contiguous property owners were notified by mail and a public hearing sign c
was posted on the subject property. The posting of the public hearing sign and the mailing of the
notifications were both completed within the required timeframe.As of the date of this Staff Report,staff
has received four inquiries from nearby property owners regarding the sign posted on the property with £
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no issues or concerns.
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STANDARDS
The Planning & Zoning Commission is authorized to make a recommendation to the Village Board based °
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A. Except for Prohibited signs (Chapter 14.32), the Village Planning & Zoning Commission may (n
recommend approval or disapproval of a variance from the provisions or requirements of this Title n
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subject to the following:
1. The literal interpretation and strict application of the provisions and requirements of this Title
would cause undue and unnecessary hardships to the sign user because of unique or unusual s
conditions pertaining to the specific building, parcel or property in question; and °
2. The granting of the requested variance would not be materially detrimental to the property o
owners in the vicinity; and a
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3. The unusual conditions applying to the specific property do not apply generally to other properties
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4. The granting of the variance will not be contrary to the purpose of this Title pursuant to Section a
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B. Where there is insufficient evidence, in the opinion of the Planning&Zoning Commission,to support o
a finding under subsection (A), but some hardship does exist,the Planning&Zoning Commission may U
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consider the requirement fulfilled if:
1. The proposed signage is of particularly good design and in particularly good taste; and
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2. The entire site has been or will be particularly well landscaped.
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The Petitioner's responses to each of the standards are attached for the Commission's review.
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STAFF RECOMMENDATION Q
Staff recommends approval of the abovementioned Sign Code variation subject to the conditions in the
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Suggested PZC Motion below. ii
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ACTION REQUESTED M
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The Planning&Zoning Commission (PZC) shall open the public hearing and take public testimony ch
concerningthe Sign Code variation to allow the construction of two round signs on the property at 70 S N
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Buffalo Grove Road.The PZC shall make a recommendation to the Village Board regarding the requested Q,
sign variation.
Suggested PZC Motion
The PZC recommends approval of a variation to Title 14(Sign Code)Section 14.16 to allow two (2)ground
signs at 70 S Buffalo Grove Drive, subject to the following conditions: 0
1. The ground signs shall be installed in accordance with the documents and plans submitted as c
part of this petition. 0
2. The property owner shall maintain the landscaping around the base of the signs in perpetuity. o
3. The Petitioner shall comply with all applicable Village codes, regulations, and policies. 3
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ATTACHMENTS
• Petitioner's Narrative to PZC
• Petitioner's Response to Sign Variation Standards £
• Proposed Sign Package
• Sign Renderings
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Dear Planning&Zoning Committee,
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RPF Buffalo Creek, LLC, owners of Buffalo Creek Apartments located at 70 S. Buffalo Grove Road, are
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seeking a variance to replace four(4) outdated, exterior signs that were installed when Buffalo Creek
Apartments was first constructed in 1971. >
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The four(4) exterior signs that will be replaced with modern signs are the following, with details and site a
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1. Main entrance fronting Buffalo Grove Road
2. Northwest corner of Buffalo Grove Road and St. Marys Parkway ro
3. Rental Office sign with arrow within the parking lot of the apartment complex
4. Rental Office sign affixed to the entrance of the rental office
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All signs will elevate and modernize the feel of the apartment complex,and in turn, help us attract and
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We appreciate your time and consideration and look forward to hearing from you. _
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RESPONSE TO STANDARDS
During your testimony at the Public Hearing you need to testify and present your case for the variance being
requested. During your testimony you need to affirmatively address the six(6) standards listed below. c
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The Planning &Zoning Commission is authorized to grant variations to the regulations of the Sign Code (Chapter 14.40)
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based upon findings of fact which are made based upon evidence presented at the hearing that:
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1. The literal interpretation and strict application of the provisions and requirements of this Title would cause undue
and unnecessary hardships to the sign user because of unique or unusual conditions pertaining to the specific
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As owners of the Property since 2011, we have invested millions of dollars renovating the Property, from new 29
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roofs,windows and doors as well as interior renovations including a full renovation of the common areas. In order
to retain and attract new residents, we continue to invest in the Property. The next step in our budget are the
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exterior signs,which have not been changed since the Property was built in 1971.We have had great success with
the existing signage on both Buffalo Grove Road and St. Mary's Parkway because of their visibility. We want to
retain and enhance visibility to our Property from all directions by replacing the existing signage with new,modern 0
signage to continue to upgrade our Property and coexist with the synergy of surrounding businesses. o
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B. Where there is insufficient evidence, in the opinion of the Planning&Zoning Commission, to support a finding under
subsection (A), but some hardship does exist,the Planning&Zoning Commission may consider the requirement fulfilled
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Action Item : Consideration of a Petition for Approval of a Zoning
Map Amendment to R6-A Zoning District, a Special Use for a Public
Park, a Preliminary Plan, and a Variation from Section 17.36.040 of
the Zoning Code (Parking Requirements)to Allow Improvements to
Prairie Grove Park at 2020 Olive Hill Drive
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Recommendation of Action
Staff recommends approval of the requests subject to the conditions in the attached staff report.
Tim Howe, Director of Parks and Planning for the Buffalo Grove Park District, is requesting approval
of a park improvement plan for Prairie Grove Park,which includes the following: removal and
reconstruction of the playground, construction of a shade structure, basketball, tennis and
pickleball courts.The park will also feature, an open field (for flexible uses), picnic area,
walking/bike paths, bike racks, a bike -fix it station and a prairie restoration area with native
plantings.
The Planning & Zoning Commission (PZC) shall open the public hearing and take public testimony
concerning the requests for approval of a Zoning Map Amendment to R6-A Residential District, a Special
Use for a public park, a preliminary plan, and a Variation from Section 17.36.040 of the Zoning Code
(parking requirements) to accommodate the above-described improvements to Prairie Grove Park at
2020 Olive Hill Drive. The PZC shall make a recommendation to the Village Board concerning the
requests.
ATTACHMENTS:
• Staff Report (PDF)
• Plan Set (PDF)
Trustee Liaison Staff Contact
Pike Kelly Purvis, Community Development
Wednesday, March 15, 2023
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VILLAGE OF BUFFALO GROVE'
PLANNING&ZONING COMMISSION
STAFF REPORT
MEETING DATE: March 15, 2023
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SUBJECT PROPERTY LOCATION: 2020 Olive Hill Drive (Prairie Grove Park)
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PETITIONER: Tim Howe, Director of Parks and Planning >
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REQUEST: The petitioner is seeking approval of a Zoning Map
Amendment to R6-A Zoning District,a Special Use for a Public y
Park, a Preliminary Plan, and a Variation from Section D
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EXSITING LAND USE AND ZONING: The property is a 5-acre public park and is zoned R6-A, R-3 and c
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COMPREHENSIVE PLAN: The Village of Buffalo Grove Comprehensive Plan calls for this y
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BACKGROUND >
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Prairie Grove Park is just under 5-acres in area and is currently improved with a small playground, a
benches, a picnic table, and an open field with two removable soccer goals. All of the existing
improvements are located on the northeast part of the site. With a recent park dedication from
the Link Crossing development, the park has nearly doubled in size and is an ideal site for
revitalization.
At the February 21, 2023, Village Board meeting, the Park District presented an overview of the
concept plan.The Trustees were supportive, and referred the project to the Planning and Zoning
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Commission for further review.
As proposed, the project will require a Zoning Map Amendment (rezoning), Preliminary Plan
approval, a Special Use, and a Zoning Variation. The following report provides a summary of the
project and requests.
Zoning History:
Prairie Grove Park exists as a result of three different park dedications from surrounding
subdivisions: 1.74-acres from the Prairie Grove Subdivision in 1994, .83-acres from the Easthaven
Subdivision in 2014, and 2.1-acres from the Link Crossing Subdivision in 2018. As a result of the 0
property coming together in this fashion, it is comprised of multiple zoning lots within three
different zoning districts (R-6A, R-3 and R-3A) and does not currently have a Special Use to allow >
a public park in these residential districts. As part of this project, staff is recommending that the c
site be rezoned R-6A Residential District to establish a consistent zoning district for the site. It is 0
also appropriate to issue a Special Use and a Preliminary Plan approval for the park at this time.
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Use: D
Public parks are Special Uses in all residential districts.As previously noted,the site has come together 2
through multiple land dedications over the years and was never formally granted a Special Use for a �CL
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public park. The 2009 Comprehensive Plan indicates that this site should remain a public park/open
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Proposed Plan:
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Playground:
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and a new farm-themed playground for a
children ages 2-12 will be constructed in its
place. The playground will feature a 60-foot "
zipline, swings with two tot swings and one H01n,ra. Drive
friendship swing, as well as ADA-accessible poured rubber safety surfacing.
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The proposed playground, picnic shelter,tennis court, pickleball court, and half basketball court are all E
considered accessory structures, which are subordinate to and serve the principal use of the property
as a public park. All of the proposed structures will be setback a minimum of 25 feet from the nearest Q
property lines and outside of any required setbacks for the property. Village staff have reviewed the
location of the recreational equipment and find it to be acceptible.All structures will comply with the
maximum height limiation of 15 feet for accessory structrues in residential districts.
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Bike& Pedestrian Connectivity:
An asphalt trail will connect all amenities accessibly and create a .33-mile loop path. The trail will
provide a connection to the existing sidewalks in the neighborhood and connect to the Buffalo
Grove bike trail system. There are approximately 1,030 homes within a % mile radius of the park.
Parking:
Prairie Grove Park does not currently have off-street parking. However,with the expansion of the
park due to the Link Crossing land donation, and the investment in new amenities, staff and the
Park District have discussed whether parking would be appropriate for the site. The Zoning Code
requires one parking space per 5,000 square feet for public parks (41 parking spaces for a park of °
this size). The Park District is requesting a variation from this requirement. The Park District has
indicated that a park of this size,with these kinds of amenities,that is well connected to pedestrian >
and bicycle paths, and does not have District planned programming for games and/or activities, _
typically serves the surrounding neighborhoods within walking distance and would therefore not �c
warrant the addition of an off-street parking lot.
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Staff conducted research on similar Buffalo Grove parks (size, type, and amenities offered) and y
found an equal number of parks do/do not provide off-street parking facilities. Staff generally D
agrees with the Park District's assessment that Prairie Grove Park is likely to serve the
neighborhoods within walking distance; however, we have asked that they provide an alternate Q-
site plan showing where a parking lot could be accommodated on the site should a future need a,
arise(i.e.,the park is more heavily utilized by the broader community than anticipated or becomes
programmed for games or activities). N
The Park District has provided an alternate site plan that includes a 10-space off-street parking lot
on the north part of the site. Staff is recommending a condition of approval that would require
the Park District to construct an off-street parking lot (of a size to be determined based on need)
if a future need arises either through programming of the park, or due to hazardous or nuisance o
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On-street parking is available on the three streets surrounding the park (roughly 45 cars could a
parallel park along the park boundaries). To improve safety and sight lines around the park, the >
Village plans to install "no parking" signs along the bend in the road at Olive Hill Drive and P
Easthaven Drive. The Village will also be installing a yield sign at the corner of Hoffman Drive and a�
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petitioner has provided a preliminary
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Village Forester.
Lighting: ,
No lighting for the park is proposed at this
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Signage:
No new signage is proposed at this time.
Stormwater& Engineering:
The Village's Engineers have reviewed the preliminary plans and do not have any concerns about the
project meeting the stormwater and engineering requirements. These requirements will be more
closely reviewed during final engineering.
DEPARTMENTAL REVIEWS
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Engineering The Village Engineer has reviewed the preliminary engineering plans
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and does not have any concerns.
Forestry The Village Forester has reviewed the tree preservation and
landscape plan and does not have any concerns. o
Fire The Fire Department has reviewed the plans and does not have any N
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Pursuant to Village Code, the surrounding property owners within 250 feet were notified and two ca
public hearing signs were posted on the subject property. The posting of the public hearing signs and a
the mailed notifications were completed within the prescribed timeframe as required. As of the date cn
of this Staff Report, the Village has received one email and several phone calls related to the project. �+
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The emailed public comment is attached for the Commission's review.The calls received were general o
inquiries about what is proposed on the site. N
STANDARDS
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 °
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2. The location and size of the special use,the nature and intensity of the operation involved
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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 0-
to it shall be such that it will be in harmony with the appropriate, orderly development of
the district in which it is located;
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immediate vicinity of the subject property for the purposes already permitted in such c
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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
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use of adjacent land and buildings in accord with the zoning district within which they lie; E
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5. Adequate utilities, access roads, drainage, and/or other necessary facilities have been or
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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.
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B. The regulations of this title shall not be varied unless findings of fact are made based upon
evidence presented at the hearing that:
1. The property in question cannot yield a reasonable return if permitted to be used only
under the conditions allowed by the regulations of the zoning district in which it is located
except in the case of residential zoning districts;
2. The plight of the owner is due to unique circumstances;
3. The proposed variation(s) will not alter the essential character of the neighborhood.
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The petitioner's responses to each of the above standards are attached for the Commission's review.
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Staff recommends approval of the requested Zoning Map Amendment to R6-A Residential District, a o
Special Use for a public park, a preliminary plan, and a parking variation, subject to the conditions in N
the suggested PZC Motion below.
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ACTION REQUESTED j
The Planning & Zoning Commission (PZC) shall open the public hearing and take public testimony 2
concerning the requests for approval of a Zoning Map Amendment to R6-A Residential District, a a
Special Use for a public park, a preliminary plan, and a Variation from Section 17.36.040 of the Zoning v�
Code (parking requirements) to accommodate the above-described improvements to Prairie Grove
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Park at 2020 Olive Hill Drive. The PZC shall make a recommendation to the Village Board concerning O
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Suggested PZC Motion:
The PZC recommends approval of a Zoning Map Amendment to R6-A Residential District,a Special Use
for a public park, a preliminary plan, and a Variation from Section 17.36.040 of the Zoning Code
(parking requirements), all to accommodate the proposed improvements to Prairie Grove Park at2020 0
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1. The proposed park improvements shall be constructed in substantial conformance with the
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2. The Final Engineering plans shall be submitted in a manner acceptable to the Village.
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the Park District will construct an off-street parking lot on the site, the size of which will be
determined by the Village and Park District, based upon the established parking demand.
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ATTACHMENTS
Narrative Description/Response to Special Use &Variation Standards
Plats of Survey(3)
Site Plan
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Preliminary Engineering Plans
Landscape Plan
• Alternate Site Plan
Map—Property within Walking Distance to Park
Written Public Comment
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Tim Howe, Director of Parks and Planning S
Michael Maloney, Superintendent of Planning r°
Date: Fe T3, 292Q, Revised February 24, 2023
Re: Buffalo Grove Park District— Prairie Grove Park Revitalization Project
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Action Requested:
The Buffalo Grove Park District asks that the Village of Buffalo Grove Planning and Zoning Commission a
accept our formal application and provide a recommendation to the Village Board of Trustees for the
following regarding Prairie Grove Park:
• Final Plan approval for the Prairie Grove Park Revitalization Project. c
• Special Use of Prairie Grove Park.
• Amendment to the Zoning Map to provide one consistent zoning for the site.
• Zoning variation regarding parking.
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The Buffalo Grove Park District took ownership of Prairie Grove Park back in 2001 and acquired E
additional adjacent properties in 2017 and 2021 , which expanded the park size to 1 .32 acres. —
Prairie Grove Park is located near the intersection of Easthaven Drive and Olive Hill Drive. Single-
family homes frame all sides of the park and an asphalt path connects the playground to the 0
surrounding sidewalk. The two nearest playgrounds are Woodland Park 4 miles away and Prairie o
Park 1 .7 miles away by car. Prairie Grove Park is one of twenty-three parks that are classified as
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neighborhood parks within our Park District and primarily serves the residents in the subdivision of
Easthaven of Buffalo Grove and Link Crossing. The park is open year-round from dawn to dusk, seven a
days a week. The park currently has no parking available and does not have any Park District
programming taking place to require parking. The site is mostly flat with one line of trees lining the
playground area. A second line of trees separates the two soccer goals on site and provides a buffer
between the playground and western prairie. Currently, the site includes a playground that is beyond a
its useful life with swings that include toddler seats, three benches, a picnic table with a waste
receptacle, and an open field with two soccer goals. The swings and playground are accessible
through an asphalt path that meets the concrete sidewalk connecting the site to the neighborhood. ;a
There is no record of state-listed threatened or endangered species, Illinois natural area inventory sites, a
dedicated Illinois nature preserves, or registered land and water reserves in the vicinity of the project
location. No floodplain is shown on the FIRM nor wetlands have been mapped per the national
inventory.
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With the recently completed Link Crossing subdivision, an additional 3.50 acres was transferred to the
Park District to expand the Prairie Grove Park area to just under 5 acres. This became an opportune
time to launch a revitalization project at the park to satisfy community demand for new recreation
activities and improved playground equipment. The proposed Prairie Grove Park project will bring
new amenities to the park including a new farm-themed playground for children ages 2-12, a 60'
zipline, swings with (2) tot and one friendship swing, as well as ADA-accessible poured rubber safety
surfacing. There will be a new half-size basketball court, as well as new tennis and pickleball courts o
with 10'-0" high fencing. A new shelter and picnic area will provide shade for residents and an open o
playfield will allow users of all ages and ability levels access to engage in outdoor activity. All
accessory structures will have a minimum 25'-0" setback from the property line. Other amenities
include a bike-fix-it station, bike racks, and a prairie restoration area with native plantings and trees o
that will provide a buffer between the park and the housing development to the west of the park. An N
asphalt trail will connect all amenities accessibly and create a 0.33-mile loop path. The trail will
provide a connection to the existing sidewalks in the neighborhood and connect to the larger bike trail y
system in Buffalo Grove. Interpretive signage will be developed and installed in the park to educate
the community about the history of the site when it was part of Didier Farms. The site has been 2
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The Park District received an Open Space Lands Acquisition and Development jOSLAD) grant for the
project and this funding will create a revitalized gathering spot for the community. The question of N
adding parking to the site has been raised several times during the development process. As part of
the OSLAD grant application, the Park District held public input meetings back in 2018 and 2021 . N
We heard many voices of the community speaking out against adding parking for the park. To
minimize parking and traffic concerns, the Park District will continue to not hold programming,
organized practices, or games at this park location. Should the need arise for parking in the future, o
we have identified a location that could be used, without impacting the functionality of the proposed E
amenities. Any future modifications to the proposed park design to include parking will require review Y
by the Illinois Department of Natural Resources (IDNRj, due to the OSLAD grant funding that the Park a
District has received.
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We have attached a concept site plan with dimensions (Exhibit Aj, an alternate concept site plan with
parking (Exhibit BJ, a concept landscape plan (Exhibit Cj, and a cutsheet of the proposed shelter
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Construction documents are currently being prepared for permit submittal and bidding. The work will
be publicly bid following local and State bid requirements. Development activities will be constructed a
within the footprint of previous land development activities to minimize impacts on open space and
trees.
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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;
• The proposed project will be built to Federal, State, and local codes.
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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;
• Prairie Grove Park is located near the intersection of Easthaven Drive and Olive Hill Drive. The
park is bordered by Olive Hill Drive to the north, Easthaven Drive to the east, Hoffmann Drive
to the south, and single-family homes along the west. o
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 c
substantially diminish and impair other property valuations with the neighborhood; o
• The Prairie Grove Park Revitalization Project will benefit the community and has been widely ^�
supported by members of the community and local officials. The proposed project will satisfy
community demand for new recreation activities and improved playground equipment. y
The nature, location and size of the buildings or structures involved with the establishment of the special 2
use will not impede, substantially hinder or discourage the development and use of adjacent land and a
buildings in accordance with the zoning district within which they lie;
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• The proposed project will have ample open space for future park amenities. The proposed
shelter will be 14'-Y tall, which is below the 15'-0" max. height requirement for accessory N
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Adequate utilities, access roads, drainage, and/or other necessary facilities have been or will be
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Parking areas shall be of adequate size for the particular special use, which areas shall be properly a
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;
• The park currently has no parking available and does not have any Park District programming
taking place to require parking. To minimize parking and traffic concerns, the Park District will a
continue to not hold programming, organized practices, or games at this park location.
Should the need arise for parking in the future, we have identified a location that could be c
used, without impacting the functionality of the proposed amenities. Any future modifications a
to the proposed park design to include parking will require review by the Illinois Department of
Natural Resources jIDNRJ, due to the OSLAD grant funding that the Park District has received. E
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1 . The property in question cannot yield a reasonable return if permitted to be used only under
the conditions allowed by the regulations of the zoning district in which it is located except in
the case of residential zoning districts;
2. The plight of the owner is due to unique circumstances;
3. The proposed variation will not alter the essential character of the neighborhood.
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• The proposed variation will not alter the essential character of the neighborhood and will
maintain the current neighborhood expectation of no parking at the park. We feel that the
proposed zoning variation to not provide parking will enhance the neighborhood by providing
the park with more green space, in lieu of an asphalt parking lot.
Please feel free to reach out with any questions and thank you very much for your consideration.
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Sent: Monday, March 6, 2023 8:48 AM
To: Kelly Purvis
Cc: Andrew Binder; Nicole Woods
Subject: Re: Prairie Grove Park Line of Sight Concern/Parking
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with about 10-20 participants impacting traffic in the area.
B. Stop sign/yield sign at Hoffman, for merging onto Easthaven. Yield signs are in place for less
congested intersections of Wright and Olive Hill and Jordan Terrace and Olive Hill.
C. Review of parking as Pickelball, Tennis, and Soccer programs may make this a destination park.
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D. Many folks are conflicted, some against about adding parking but it seems almost necessary due to
the direct/indirect Park district programming.
E. Will there be a 4-way stop at the proposed/alternate parking area?
4. Basketball Court
A. Can this be a full court basketball area? Many have driveway or half court areas in the
neighborhood. Is another half-court necessary? Meridian is very close and has a basketball area.
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Subject: RE: Prairie Grove Park Line of Sight Concern/Parking
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could be problematic. Our Village Engineer has indicated that he is going to post "no parking" signs on the E
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To: Kelly Purvis<KPurvis@vbg.org>
Cc:Andrew Binder<ABinder@vbg.org>; Nicole Woods<NWoods@vbg.org>
Subject: Prairie Grove Park Line of Sight Concern/Parking
Hi Kelly
Wanted to bring forward a concern/question I had about Prairie Grove Park.
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later there were between 10-15 cars in the area. Not sure if demonstrates the potential line of sight concern a
near sunset.
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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, FEBRUARY 1, 2023
Call to Order
The meeting was called to order at 7:30 PM by Chairman Frank Cesario
Public Hearing/Items for Consideration
1. A Public Hearing to Consider a Request to the Village of Buffalo Grove for Approval of a
Preliminary Plan to Construct an Off-Street Parking Facility at 901 Corporate Grove
Drive. (Trustee Pike) (Staff Contact: Andrew Binder)
A Public Hearing to Consider a Request to the Village of Buffalo Grove for Approval of a
Preliminary Plan to Construct an Off-Street Parking Facility at 901 Corporate Grove
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Binder,Associate Planner, presented the Planning and Zoning Commission with an a
overview of the petitioners request for approval of a preliminary plan to construct an off- a
street parking facility at 901 Corporate Grove Drive. a
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Com. Worlikar asked the petitioners if there was any proposed lighting for the parking
lot.
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Gano, petitioner, said there would be sufficient lighting as well as emergency call centers Q.
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Gano said they have their own security.
Com.Au asking if there is clear signage for the parking lot.
Gano spoke to the design of the lot and the additional landscaping and signage.
Com.Au asked if there was a cross walk for the employees to cross the street.
Gano said there will be sidewalks and a cross walk on each side.
Com.Au asked how busy the street is.
Gano said the road they are located on is not a short cut for drivers and is also located in
an industrial area that does not see high traffic.
com. Spunt asked about lighting.
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Gano said there would be sufficient lighting, comparable and consistent with the other
parking lots.
Com. Spunt asked if there had been any complaints.
Gano said they have received no complaints about the lighting.
Com. Weinstein reference a photo including in the staffs presentation and asked if
employees are parking on the street.
Gano explained the picture used in staffs presentation was old and was taken during at
time when they had an event with approval from the Village to park on the street/
Com. Weinstein asked about the main entrance to the building and how staff who y
parking in the new lot will navigate to the entrance.
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Com. Weinstein made a motion to recommend approval to the Village Board for the a
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Preliminary Plan for an off-street parking facility at 901 Corporate Grove Drive, subject
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1. The proposed development shall be developed in substantial conformance with the N
plans attached and in accordance with Section 16.20.070 of the Development Ordinance. T-
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approved by Village staff.
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3. The landscaping and parking lot screening shall be maintained by the property owner c
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Com. Richards spoke in favor of the motion.
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RESULT: RECOMMENDATION TO APPROVE [UNANIMOUS]
Next: 2/6/2023 7:30 PM
AYES: Spunt, Cesario, Khan, Weinstein, Au, Richards, Worlikar, Davis
ABSENT: Adam Moodhe
2. A Public Hearing to Consider Requests for a Text Amendment, Special Use, Preliminary
Plan, and Zoning Variations to Allow the Relocation of the Village of Buffalo Grove's
Public Works Department to a Facility Located at 1650 Leider Lane, and to Allow
Construction of New Accessory Structures on the Property for the Storage of Salt and
Other Dry Materials (Trustee Johnson) (Staff Contact: Kelly Purvis)
Purvis, Deputy Community Development Director, presented the Planning and Zoning
Commission with an overview of the petitioners request for TextAmendment and a
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Special Uses to allow a Public Works Facility on the subject property with outside storage
of materials, Preliminary Plan approval, and Variations from the Zoning Code related to
the placement of accessory structures on the property and outside storage of materials.
The petitioners were sworn in.
Monico, Buffalo Grove Village Engineer, provided additional information regarding the
proposed special uses.
Com. Richards asked about the tenant that is situated to the south of the building, who
will be very close in proximity to their operation.
Warnstedt, Buffalo Grove Assistant Public Works Director, said they met with their
neighbors to the south to talk about the proposed work and they were receptive to them d
Com. Richards asked the petitioner asked about runoff that may come from their site. c
Wesolowski, engineer from GHA, spoke to the stormwater plan. He described the roof c
that will overhang the raw to help mitigate those issues. He explained that the water will
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Chairperson Cesario asked if there is any runoff or discharge at their current facility.
Johnson explained their spill protection plan.
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Com. Spunt asked about the design of the salt done.
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Johnson commented on the charging stations.
Com. Weinstein referenced packet page 28.
Com. Weinstein asked about the boundary between their building and the building right
next door.
Monica said there is currently a 10 foot fence, and they will be reducing it to 8 foot
fence.
Com. Worlikar asked about the "blue box"shown on the plans as-temporary storage-
and the materials for it.
Johnson said it is paved area, but it will be replaced with mountable stone.
Chairperson Cesario asked about parking availability.
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Purvis confirmed the parking was adequate.
Chairperson Cesorio talked about the permitted use in that district and believed the new
public works operation would fit in to the neighborhood.
The public hearing was closed at 8:21 PM.
The Commissioners spoke in favor of the motion.
Com. Weinstein made a motion to recommend approval for the following requests in
order to allow the relocation of the Village of Buffalo Grove's Public Works Department
to a new facility located at 1650 Leider Lane, and to allow construction of new accessory
structures on the property for the storage of salt and other dry materials:
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1.A Zoning Code Text Amendment to Section 17.48.020-Industrial District, to add ;
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b.A Variation from Section 17.32.020 to allow material storage structures to be
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A. The proposed development shall be developed in substantial conformance
with the plans attached as part of the petition.
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D. The Special Use is granted to the Village of Buffalo Grove Public Works
Department to operate at 1650 Leider Lane, which shall not run with the land.
E. The Special Use granted to the Buffalo Grove Public Works Department is
assignable to subsequent petitioners seeking assignment of this special use as follows:
i. 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.
ii. 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 reason.
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Com. Richards seconded the motion.
RESULT: RECOMMENDATION TO APPROVE [UNANIMOUS]
Next: 2/21/2023 7:30 PM
AYES: Spunt, Cesario, Khan, Weinstein, Au, Richards, Worlikar, Davis
ABSENT: Adam Moodhe
Regular Meeting
Other Matters for Discussion
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1. Planning and Zoning Commission - Regular Meeting - Dec 7, 2022 7:30 PM
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AYES: Spunt, Cesario, Khan, Weinstein, Richards, Worlikar, Davis c
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