2016-12-07 - Planning and Zoning Commission - Minutes12/7/2016
MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION OF THE
VILLAGE OF BUFFALO GROVE HELD IN THE COUNCIL CHAMBERS, 50 RAUPP BOULEVARD,
BUFFALO GROVE, ILLINOIS ON WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 7, 2016
Call to Order
The meeting was called to order at 7:31 PM by Commissioner Eric Smith
Public Hearings/Items For Consideration
1. Consider Approval of an Amendment to Ordinance 2012-46 and a Parking Variation for
1151 W Lake Cook (Trustee Weidenfeld) (Staff Contact: Chris Stilling)
Mr David Mangurten, KMA & Associates, 1161 Lake Cook Road, Deerfield, Illinois and
Mr. Matt Burdeen, 1151 Lake Cook Road, Buffalo Grove, Illinois, were present and sworn
in.
Mr. Mangurten explained that Burdeen’s Jewelry is a long time business in Buffalo Grove.
A few years ago, they bought part of the PNC bank property and built their current facility.
They are currently looking to add an addition to that building. With the addition, they want
to maintain the architectural of the building. The goal is to expand the showroom and
create a bridal shop. Another reason for the addition is they lack storage. The storage
area would be used to store and package items. The second floor addition would consist
of a breakroom and storage area. The first floor addition would also have a breakroom
and a showroom. The additional will be constructed with the same architectural design,
color and materials as the existing building. The roof top equipment will be concealed.
They currently have 24 parking spaces. The Zoning Ordinance requires that they have 37
spaces. They conducted a survey of the parking and found that during normal business
hours, there are never really more than 12 or 13 cars in their parking lot. They do
sometimes host special events and have an arrangement with Butera, the shopping
center across Lake Cook Road, to handle overflow parking.
Mr. Burdeen added that they are a low volume but high end jeweler. They have worked
well and continue to maintain good neighbor relations with the surrounding businesses.
Com. Lesser loves the building but has an issue with the parking. He asked how a
successor occupant would handle the parking issue. Mr. Burdeen responded that for the
size and quality of the building, any new occupant would need to be low volume. For the
investment he has made, he hopes to be in this building for a very long time.
Com. Cesario asked if Mr. Burdeen would be satisfied if the approval is conditioned upon
any future use being limited to a jewelry store. Mr. Burdeen would prefer not to have that
restriction. Com. Cesario stated that both he and Com. Lesser have concerns with the
limited parking available. Mr. Burdeen responded that any future use would be market
driven and most likely would be hard to sell.
Mr. Stilling advised that the approval could be subject to any future use needing approval
by the Village and if determined, would be required to go through the public hearing
process.
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Com. Khan had driven by the building on his way to the meeting and asked if th e addition
would eliminate the two accessible parking stalls on the south. Mr. Burdeen stated that
the addition would be to the west and only occupy the area that is currently the patio. No
parking stalls would be eliminated.
Com. Au asked if there is any flexibility in reducing the width of the parking stalls to
accommodate more stalls. Mr. Burdeen stated they looked at that and that would not
work. Mr. Stilling stated that the current width is 9 feet and they could not go smaller than
that. Mr. Burdeen added that they usually only have 5 to 6 customers at a time.
Com. Moodhe asked if they use the bank parking lot for overflow parking. Mr. Burdeen
stated that they have a great relationship with the bank and the bank has let them use
their parking lot. For larger special events, they hire a valet service to take cars back and
for the across Lake Cook Road. Com. Moodhe asked if they ever use the lot at Omni. Mr.
Burdeen stated that sometimes they do and Omni will use their lot at night when
Burdeen’s is closed. Com. Moodhe asked about the flags and where they would be
relocated to. Mr. Mangurten advised that they are looking at where they could relocate
the flags to. Mr. Burdeen added that when they originally constructed the building three
years ago, they had the idea of expanding into the patio area.
Com. Goldspiel asked about the windows that are shown on the proposed floor plan on
the second floor. They are not shown on the proposed elevations. Mr. Mangurten
acknowledged they he overlooked that detail and proposed elevations would be
corrected to include the second story windows. Com. Goldspiel asked when any special
events are typically held. Mr. Burdeen advised that the special events are either held on
Thursday nights or on Saturday. They only have a few special events a year. Com.
Goldspiel is concerned about customers having to run across Lake Cook Road. Mr.
Burdeen responded that they hire a valet for the larger special events and the valet
service is licensed and insured.
Mr. Stilling noted that staff supports the project subject to the two conditions; any future
use would need to be reviewed by the Village and that the proposed addition be
developed in conformance with the plans attached to the petition.
There were no further questions or comments from the Commissioners.
Ch. Smith entered the Staff Report prepared by Nicole Woods as Exhibit 1.
There were no questions or comments from the audience.
The public hearing was closed at 7:54 PM.
Moved by Com. Weinstein, seconded by Com. Moodhe, to recommend to the Village
Board to approve the Petition to the Village of Buffalo Grove for an amendment to Village
Ordinance 2012-46 requesting approval of an addition to Burdeen’s Jewelry. The
amendment also requires a variation to Section 17.36 of the Zoning Ordinance reducing
the required number of parking spaces, subject to the following conditions:
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1. Any future use would require review and approval by the Village; and
2. The proposed development shall be developed in substantial conformance to the plans
attached as part of the petition. A final landscape plan shall be submitted prior to the
issuance of a building permit.
Com. Goldspiel asked Village Attorney Raysa if the motion is worded adequately. Mr.
Raysa responded that it is and that the approval would not run with the land.
RESULT: RECOMMENDATION TO APPROVE [UNANIMOUS]
Next: 12/19/2016 7:30 PM
AYES: Smith, Moodhe, Cesario, Cohn, Goldspiel, Khan, Lesser, Weinstein, Au
Regular Meeting
Other Matters for Discussion
None.
Approval of Minutes
1. Planning and Zoning Commission - Regular Meeting - Nov 16, 2016 7:30 PM
Moved by Com. Cesario, seconded by Com. Moodhe, to approve the minutes of
the November 16, 2016 regular Planning & Zoning Commission meeting.
Com. Weinstein stated that he did not vote to approve the minutes of the
November 2, 2016 regular meeting. He abstained.
RESULT: ACCEPTED [8 TO 0]
AYES: Smith, Moodhe, Cesario, Cohn, Goldspiel, Khan, Lesser, Weinstein
ABSTAIN: Amy Au
Chairman's Report
None.
Committee and Liaison Reports
Com. Cesario stated that he attended the December 5, 2016 Village Board meeting and the
Berenesa Plaza amendment was held and continued until the December 19, 2016 Village Board
meeting. Mr. Stilling advised that there is a new attorney that needs to review the terms of t he
agreement.
Staff Report/Future Agenda Schedule
Mr. Stilling advised that the 2017 Village Budget was approved at the December 5, 2016 Village
Board meeting.
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The December 21, 2016 regular Planning & Zoning Commission meeting will be canceled. The
next regular meeting will be on January 4, 2017. There will be several proposed text amendments
heard at this meeting.
Mr. Stilling provided an update on the Lake Cook Road Corridor project.
Public Comments and Questions
None.
Adjournment
The meeting was adjourned at 8:01 PM
Chris Stilling Director of Community Development
APPROVED BY ME THIS 7th DAY OF December , 2016