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2024-10-21 - Ordinance 2024-097 - APPROVING A SPECIAL USE FOR A CHILD HOME DAYCARE IN THE R–5 RESIDENTIAL ZONING DISTRICT � ` ORDINANCE 2024-097 �� /� BUFFAL�J AN ORDINANCE APPROVING A SPECIAL � �� USE FOR A CHILD HOME DAYCARE IN THE � R-5 RESIDENTIAL ZONING DISTRICT AKSHAYA SUBRAMANI 11 CHEVY CHASE DRIVE WHEREAS the Village of Buffalo Grove is a home rule unit pursuant to the Illinois Constitution of1970; and WHEREAS he real property ("Property") is zoned R-5, and is occupied by a single-family detached residence commonly known as 11 Chevy Chase Drive, and is hereinafter legally described in Exhibit B; and WHEREAS Nithyananthan Sellakumarasamy and Akshaya Subramani are the owners of the Property; and WHEREAS Akshaya Subramani ("Petitioner") who resides at the Property has petitioned the Village for a special use to operate a child home daycare at the Property; and WHEREAS the Village Planning &Zoning Commission conducted a public hearing on September 18, 2024, concerning the petition for approval of the Special Use; and WHEREAS the Planning & Zoning Commission made findings and determined that the petition meets the criteria for Special Uses and Special Uses for Home Daycares as set forth in the Buffalo Grove Zoning Ordinance, as described in the minutes attached as Exhibit D; and WHEREAS the Planning & Zoning Commission voted 9 to 0 to unanimously recommend approval of the requested Special Use; and WHEREAS the President and Village Board of Trustees after due and careful consideration have concluded that the proposed Special Use is reasonable and will serve the best interest of the Village; and WHEREAS the proposed use shall be operated in accordance with and pursuant to the following exhibits: EXHIBIT A Petitioner Acceptance and Agreement concerning the Special Use for the Child Day Care Home at 11 Chevy Chase Drive EXHIBIT B Legal Description of the Property Page 1 of 3 smart.with heart. 50 Raupp Blvd, Buffalo Grove, IL 60089 � 847-459-2500/ vbg.org EXHIBIT C Plan Set EXHIBIT D Draft Minutes from the September 18, 2024, Planning & Zoning Commission Meeting NOW THEREFORE BE IT ORDAINED by the President and Board of Trustees of the Village of Buffalo Grove, Cook and Lake Counties, Illinois, as follows: 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 adopt a proper, valid, and binding ordinance approving the Special Use for the Property at 11 Chevy Chase Drive, Buffalo Grove, IL, subject to the following conditions: l. Petitioner shall comply with the standards set forth in Section 17.12.141, Section 17.28.040 and Section 17.28.060 of the Village Zoning Ordinance. 2. The special use shall be in effect for a maximum period of two (2) years from the date of this Ordinance. The Petitioner is required to apply to the Village for re-authorization of the special use pursuant to Section 17.28.060.0 of the Village Zoning Ordinance. 3. The petitioner shall maintain their DCFS license.A copy of the DCFS license shall be provided to the Village annually prior to the issuance of a business license. 4. The special use shall be automatically revoked if the Petitioner fails, for any reason, to have a valid license issued by the Illinois Department of Children and Family Services (IL DCFS). 5. The Petitioner shall obtain a Village business license prior to operation of the child daycare home and shall renew the business license annually. 6. The special use does not authorize any use in violation of any covenants running with the Property. 7. No person who has been convicted of a felony or misdemeanor involving violence against a person shall be permitted to reside in the day care home at any time, on a temporary or permanent basis, or otherwise be allowed to be present in the day care home at any time when children are present. The petitioner must agree to permit the Village of Buffalo Grove to conduct, or cause to be conducted, a criminal background check of every person residing in the day care home. 8. Petitioner shall maintain the Property in full compliance with Village property maintenance standards at all times, as determined by the Village in its sole discretion. 9. This special use is granted to Akshaya Subramani. Said special use does not run with the Property and is not granted to any business entity. Said special Page 2 of 3 smart.with heart. 50 Raupp Blvd, Buffalo Grove, IL 60089 `� 847-459-2500/ vbg.org use is not transferable to another person or entity, and may not be used by any other person or entity. 10. All violations noted in the building, fire and health inspection report shall be corrected prior to issuance of a business license for the home daycare. SECTION 3. If any section, paragraph, clause or provision of this Ordinance shall be held invalid, the invalidity thereof shall not affect any other provision of this Ordinance. SECTION 4. This Ordinance shall be in full force and effect on and after its passage and approval, subject to the Petitioner's execution of the Acceptance and Agreement attached hereto as Exhibit A, incorporated herein and made a part hereof, and the filing of said executed Acceptance and Agreement form with the Village.This Ordinance shall not be codified. AYES: 6-Johnson. Cesario. Ottenheimer. Stein. Bocek Weidenfeld NAYES: 0- None ABSENT: 0- None PASSED: October 21. 2024 APPROVED: October 21. 2024 PUBLISHED: October 22. 2024 ATTEST: APPROVED: � . . Jan . Sirabian, Village Clerk Eric N. Sm' il age President _ - ,___- -_ __ . � Page 3 of 3 smart.with heart. 50 Raupp Blvd, Buffalo Grove, IL 60089 � 847-459-2500� vbg.org QCHIBIT A Petitioner AccEwtaoce and A¢reement concernina the Soecial Use tn�the Chiid Nome Dsvtsre Home at ii Chew Chase D�ive Akshaya S�ramant 11 Chevy C'hase Dfire Alahaya Subramani does hereby aaept and agree to abide by and be bound by each of the terms, conditions,and limitations set forth in this Ordinance,duly passed and approved by the Viitage of Buffala Grove,illinois,reauthorizinq the spedat use far the child home daycare at 11 Chevy Chase O�tve. The undenigned acknowledges that she has read and understands all of the terms and provisfons of said this Oniinance,and does hereby acknowledge and co�sent to each and all of the provisions,�estridtons, and conditio�s of said Ordinance. Askshaya Subramani 11 Ghevy C�ase O�ive Buffalo Grove,IL 60089 �4a� smart with heart. 50 Raupp Bivd,�uffalo Grove,tl.50089 '� 8�«r?-k59-25Q0�' vbc�.org EXHIBIT B LeRal Descriqtion Akshaya Subramani li Chevy Chase Drive LOT 5 IN BLOCK 1 IN UNIT N0.1 COLUMBIAN GARDENS, BEING A SUBDIVISION OF PART OF THE SOUTH '/: OF SECTION 35, TOWNSHIP 43 NORTH, RANGE 11, EAST OF THE THIRD PRINCIPAL MERIDIAN, ACCORDING TO THE PLAT THEREOF RECORDED MAY 5, 1926,AS DOCUMENT 278278, IN COOK P OF PLATS, PAGE 33 IN LAKE COUNTY, ILLINOIS Street Address: 11 Chevy Chase Drive, BufFalo Grove, Illinois PIN: 15-35-302-010 Page 5 of 7 smart.with heart. 50 Raupp Blvd, Buffalo Grove, IL 60d89 � 847-459-250d g� vbg.org EXHIBIT C Plan Set Akshaya Subramani 11 Chevy Chase Drive Page 6 of 7 smart.with heart. 50 Raupp Blvd, Buffalo Grove, IL 60089 'R 847-459-2500/ vbg.org The Starlight Academy General business description: The starlight Academy aims to provide a secure, nurturing, loving and intellectually stimulating environment, which promotes the holistic development, and the natural curiosity of young children is ignited. We are a Waldorf inspired early childhood environment where there will not be any direct instructions. However, children would be building those pre math and pre reading skills or their early learning milestones are achieved through hearing stories, fairy tales, enriched language, big vocabularies, doing circle games, hearing it through repetition. We are letting kids skill unfold in time by letting their imagination unfold and not pushing it in an academic way just as a child learns to walk without us giving them a walking lessons. we aim to extend beyond childcare, building strong foundation for a lifetime leaming. Services, number of students and employees: The starlight Academy offers both full-time and part-time programs for children ages 3 months to 6 years and will be staffed by trained childcare professional if needed. We are open Monday through Friday 9.00 am to 4.30 pm. The starlight Academy aim to provide all the foundational, life skills and an educational experience that blends learning with play, ensuring that every child's first educational journey is engaged and rewarding. Number of students: To begin with The starlight academy anticipate 2 children. We would expand and have up to 8 children eventually. Our academy would be staffed by a trained childcare professional if needed. in case of employment, employee would be provided with one parking space on our residential driveway and there will not be any traffic created in the neighborhood. Outdoor space: we will have outdoor play before or after lunch for about 15 minutes per day if the weather permits. Every time when kids are outdoor, we will make sure that there will only be low noise equipment used for play. We will also be keeping open communication with neighbors, informing them in advance of any noisy day like water play day. Safety measures: We have all these measures in place in our in-home childcare. * Childproofing: Childproof cabinets and other areas of the home. * Hazardous materials: Stored dangerous chemicals and medicines out of reach of children. Keept cleaning products and other hazardous substances secured with a childproof lock. * Electrical outlets: Covered all electrical outlets within reach of children. * Heating sources: Separate fixed space heaters, fireplaces, radiators, and other heating sources with partitions or barriers. * Fire extinguishers and smoke detectors: We have an operable fire extinguisher and a smoke detector. * Entryways: We have one entryway for visitors and families, and keep all other doors locked. Our in home childcare is secured with a RING alarm system for all doors that don't open into a fenced area and has cameras at the entryway door as well as the back entrance. * Outdoor play areas: Fenced all around outdoor play areas. * Medications: Keep medications in a locked cabinet, and only a trained staff member would dispense them. *All our windows and doors are secured. '` Stairs are locked up with child proof gate. Traffic and drop off and pick up procedure: We have a parent pick up and drop off policy in place. Parents would be requested to pick up and drop off their kids in no more than 2-3 minutes. our residential driveway would hold up to two cars at a time. Loading and unloading children would only be done in the driveway. We are planning to start with no more than two children for at least a few months. When the numbers go up, we anticipate parents would have different pick up and drop off timings, so there will not be any traffic created in the neighborhood. 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Provision of child care shall be limited each day to the hours of 6:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. Outdoor play shall not be allowed before 8:00 a.m. $g� Yes, our hours of operation are from 9:00 AM to 4:30 PM. Outdoor play is scheduled before lunch by 11:30 AM everyday(if weather permits) B. Adequate space shall be provided on the driveway of the property for parking while children are being dropped off or picked up at the home. �Yes, our driveway could hold up to two cars at a time.Our kids have different drop off and pick up timings. C. Traffic congestion or safety hazards shal! not be created in the adjacent neighborhood. $�p,Q�g; Traffic congestion (or) safet}r hazards shall not be created since we have adequate driveway space. D. A play area shall be provided in the rear yard of the property. Said area shall be enclosed by a fence at least four feet in height to ensure the safety of the children.The fenced play area shall be secured with setf-closing and self-latching gate(s) as approved by the Village. Said play area shall be screened from adjacerrt properties with fencing or landscaping. gg�g;Yes,our backyard is gated and fully fenced up to four feet tall. E. The day care activities shall not create undue noise or other nuisances for adjacent properties. There shall be no outdoor sound amplification devices which p�oduce distinctly and loudly audible sounds beyond the boundary of the property from which the sound originates. $�;Yes,our day care shall not create undue noise for adjacent properties. F. Employees who are not residents of the day care home may be employed by the day care provider, if it is determined by the Planning and Zonin� Commission that this would not be detrimental to the neighborhood. Parking shall be provided on the property for any employee driving to the home. Resoonse: Yes, when an employee is appointed as per the guidelines, will provide a parking space as per the requirement. G. An app�oved day care home shall be subject to periodic inspection by the Village in accordance with vllage procedures for inspedions concerning health, life-safety and other applicable regu lations. $�;Yes, acknowledged. H. The Planning and Zoning Commission and Corporate Authorities may impose conditions and restridions as may be necessary or appropriate to comply with the foregoing criteria and standa�ds.The foregoing standards may be modified as deemed�easonable in specific cases. ReSp�Yes, acknowledged. I. The Planning and Zoning C;ommission shall consider the number ancl locat�on ot other chntl aay � care homes so as to avoid congestion and other negative impads. ' $�Yes, acknowledged. � �! [, tit , 1�� {)Ia� ' f�[ 1- �- l� O t��(}1 f�� „ �, During your testimony at the Public Hearing,you need to testify and present your case for the Soecia. Use being requested. in doing so, you need to address the six(61 Soecial Use Standards listed be�ov+ 1. The special use will serve the public convenience at the location of the subject property; or the establishment, maintenance or ope�ation of the special use will not be detrimental to o� endanger the public health, safety, morals,comfort, o�general welfare: �; Our childcare will not endanger the public heaRh, 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 stree�ts 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: @@�pQp�;Yes, our child card will be in harmony with the appropriate, orderly development of the district in which it is located. 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 distrid, nor substantially diminish and impair other property valuations with the neighborhood; $�Yes, Our child care 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; �;Yes our child care will not impede,substantially hinder or discourage the development and use of adjacent land and buildings in accord with the zoning distrid within which they lie. 5. Adequate utilities, access roads,drainage,and/or other necessary facilities have been or will be provided; �Yes,}ldequate 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. Res�onse:Yes,we have adequate parking space and parents would drop off and pick up at different timings. Sta�e af�ois DEPARTMENT OF CHItOREN ANO HIMI�Y SERVICES �pe of Fscf�tr �tfl. DAY CARE hiOAAE PAbNT OA7�:05-01•20� 629145-01 UC�+lSE l3.SUED TO SUBRAMMq AKSl1i1YA 11 CF�W Ct1ABE t�i �FFAL�O CiROV� IC!l008�01 E�eWr�Oates �Y EXTD: 000 wPe�K�1Neibn A�ee+c�� 0��30�20Q�•0�30�202� OJ1Y: 00? N�iFIT:007 Ares Ustd for�t l�AAMI ROOfR ONL.Y A�es o!Uiidree Served DAY:00 TO 12Y NIGHT:00 T012Y � F�OURS OPERATION:07:00�►M-OS.'OOPM 06�OPM-11:OOPM �Addnas for this fadNty is: SUBRAMANI AKSHAYA r - . Ut[�eGtOr - _ .H@ic�E.MueNeT „ ��E� � - - - - _ �G� BUFFALO GROVE Il 60089-2801 - 2J1- �3 NOT TRANKEw►dtE-sw�+ssees�orwr ioa�ses fa qa of cane spednee abwe. Scanned with CamScanner EXHIBIT D Draft Minutes from the September 18.2024.Plannin�&Zonin�Commission MeetinA Akshaya Subramani li Chevy Chase Drive Page 7 of 7 smart.with heart. 50 Raupp Blvd, Buffalo Grove, IL 60089 � 847-459-2500/ vbg.org MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION HELD AT JEFFREY S. BRAIMAN COUNCIL CHAMBERS FIFTY RAUPP BLVD, BUFFALO GROVE, IL 60089, WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 18, 2024 CALL TO ORDER Chairperson Weinstein called the meeting to order at 7:30 PM. Roll call indicated the following were present:PZC Chairperson Weinstein, PZC Vice Chairperson Richards, PZC Commissioner Au, PZC Commissioner Moodhe, PZC Commissioner Worlikar, PZC Commissioner Spunt, PZC Commissioner Davis, PZC Commissioner Saxena, PZC Commissioner Schwartz. A quorum was established. Also in attendance: Associate Planner Andrew Binder, Deputy Community Development Director Kelly Purvis, Village Attorney Patrick B�ankin, Trustee Liaison Stein, and Trustee Cesario (as an audience member) PUBLIC HEARINGS/ITEMS FOR CONSIDERATION A. Consideration of a Request for a Special Use for a Home Daycare at 11 Chevy Chase Drive. Associate Planner Binder, provided a background on the subject property and the request. Akshaya Subramani, the Petitioner, and Nithyanathan Sellakumarasamy were sworn in. Ms. Subramani and Mr. Sellakumarasamy provided an overview of the request. She indicated that the final inspections will be completed in the coming weeks. Com. Davis asked about the first round of inspections and what the issues were. Ms. Subramani indicated that there were concerns about the deck steps and railings. She noted all issues had been fixed. Vice-Chairperson Richards asked if they had any conversations with their neighbors. Ms. Subramani indicated that they did talk to their neighbors, and the neighbors had general questions about the home daycare operation. Com. Spunt asked about the slope of the driveway and kids playing in the yard. Ms. Subramni stated that the kids would be playing in the rear yard. Mr. Binder stated there are no photos of the backyard. Com. Moodhe asked about the pick-up time and noted that the DCFS license states until 11:30 p.m. Ms. Subramani confirmed that the pick-ups would be no later than 4:30 pm. Chairperson Weinstein confirmed that the pick-up time could be no later than 8pm, per the Village's Code. Chairperson Weinstein asked if the petitioner agrees to the conditions of approval. Ms. Subramani confirmed. Chairperson Weinstein asked about the process regarding the State Department of Children and Family Services (DCFS) license for a daycare and how long the process was. Ms. Subramani stated that she loves kids and worked at a school for a couple of years and completed a few trainings for child care. She stated they had to make modifications to their home and outside modifications. There was a few trainings and similar inspections like the Village has conducted. Chairperson Weinstein asked if it was a long process to get the DCFS license. Ms. Subramani and Mr. Sellakumarasamy confirmed and said it took almost a year to get the license. Com. Worlikar asked about the ages and number of children. Ms. Subramani stated that they plan to have 2-3 kids under two years old. Com. Richards made a motion to approve the Special Use for a home daycare for the property at 11 Chevy Chase Drive, subject to the conditions in the staff report. Com. Moodhe seconded the motion. Chairperson Weinstein stated that he was in support of the motion. He indicated that the petitioners have gone through a lot to get the appropriate licenses and approvals. He thanked them for speaking with their neighbors, and wished them luck with the business. Com. Davis noted that this is the kind of business that is really easy to do off the books and thanked the petitioners for going through the process the right way. Moved by Kevin Richards, seconded by Adam Moodhe to recommend approval. Upon roll call, The Commissioners voted as follows: AYES: 9 Mitchell Weinstein, Kevin Richards, Amy Au, Adam Moodhe, Neil Worlikar, Marc Spunt, Jason Davis, Sujat Saxena, Donald Schwartz NAYS: 0 None ABSENT: 0 Motion declared Passed. REGU�AR MEETING A. Other Matters for Discussion 1. Comprehensive Plan Update Deputy Community Development Director Purvis provided an overview of the Village's Existing Conditions Report. Commissioners had a general discussion regarding population projections, school aged children projections and Buffalo Grove's age in comparison to the region. Purvis provided an overview of the Village's Visioning Document. She stated the next steps will be to complete a draft of the Comprehensive Plan and we anticipate full adoption of the plan this winter. Com. Spunt asked if the Weiland/Aptakisic Road Extension is still on the table. Purvis did not think that the plan is moving forward. Com. Schwartz asked what aging in place is. Purvis stated that aging in place is providing appropriate housing for your older population, so allowing people to downsize to what's appropriate for them as they age. She provided examples of maintenance free homes, first floor master suites, etc. Com. Schwartz asked about the growth of the Asian population in Buffalo Grove, and if there is a direct correlation to the type of house they would need. Purvis stated that staff has seen intergenerational housing within the Asian community. So, providing homes that have the capability of housing multiple generations within one home. Things like Granny Flats or accessory dwelling units, where you could have a senior member of your family move in and still give them their privacy with separate entrances. Com. Worlikar asked whether, with the projected increase in the number of school children and with the new residential developments coming in, is any consideration of adding more schools. Purvis stated that, unfortunately, that is a school district initiative as the Village does not plan schools or develop them. She stated that we do have school district board members on the comp plan steering committee. She stated that they are aware of the potential for new residential development and we are always communicating with them about new projects that are coming in and providing the appropriate analysis at that time. Trustee Cesario stated that the Viliage should be providing homes for oider folks to stay and younger foiks to start, and stated that some of the more dense development we are seeing are not producing a lot of school-aged children. Chairperson Weinstein stated that the school boards are aware, they are on the steering committee, they're part of the planning process, they see the developments that are coming, and it's up to them to respond accordingly and possibly budget and acquire more land. Com. Au stated that these housing developments provide school impact studies, and the PZC is tasked with approving or denial of the project based on the studies. She states that the studies are not done for Buffalo Grove, and she would like to know what these developments actually generate for school children. Further discussion was made regarding school district projections, future housing developments and types, and the kind of people we are trying to attract to Buffalo Grove. Purvis asked the Commissioners their thoughts on the mixed-use designation that was presented in the areas that might be tough to develop which consists af about 20% of the area in the village. Com. Spunt spoke in favor of the mixed-use designation, stating that if a developer can come in and collaborate on a development to fill in gaps, that would be a good thing. Vice-Chairperson Richards stated that mixed-use makes sense and the development in the mixed-use areas would have to be done in a way that would make sense and not be a nuisance to the adjacent uses outside or inside the developments. Purvis stated that there would be criteria set for the mixed-use designation to ensure the developments meet the goals and needs of the Village but give flexibility. Com. Worlikar asked how these types of developments may impact the adjacent residential areas with the mixed-use designation. Purvis stated that these proposed mixed-use designation areas are already mixed in nature and having a different zoning would not change much of what is currently there. She stated there would be a public hearing process at such time that any actual development would be proposed. Com. Moodhe asked if the Mixed-Use developments are the "flavor of the month" and if we are trying to find builders to find the next flavor of the month. Purvis stated that with the mixed-use development that we are going back to the basics by having a mix of appropriate uses next to each other that are typically more walkable, like traditional downtown areas. She stated that she doesn't necessarily think these mixed-use developments are the flavor of the month, but more coming back to what makes sense. Further general discussion was had about the nodes, mixed-use developments, and parking. Purvis provided an overview of the next steps and indicated no action is required of the Plan Commission related to this item this evening. B. Approval of Minutes 1. September 4, 2024 Draft Planning & Zoning Commission Meeting Minutes Moved by Adam Moodhe, seconded by Marc Spunt to approve. Upon roll call, The Commissioners voted as follows: AYES: 7 Mitchell Weinstein, Kevin Richards, Amy Au, Adam Moodhe, Marc Spunt, Jason Davis, Sujat Saxena, Donald Schwarti NAYS: 0 None ABSENT: 0 Motion declared Passed. C. Chairperson's Report Chairperson Weinstein welcomed the Com. Schwartz to the Plan Commission. D. Committee and Liaison Reports E. Staff ReportlFuture Agenda Schedule Deputy Director Purvis provided an overview of upcoming projects. Associate Planner Binder reminded the Commission that the next PZC meeting will take place on a Tuesday instead of a Wednesday due to Rosh Hashanah. F. Public Comments and Questions All comments 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 and not on the regular agenda for discussion. ADJOURNMENT