2018-01-17 - Planning and Zoning Commission - Minutes01/17/2018
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, JANUARY 17, 2018
Call to Order
The meeting was called to order at 7:36 PM by Commissioner Zill Khan
Public Hearings/Items For Consideration
1. Sign Variation for 600 W Lake Cook (Request to Continue) (Trustee Ottenheimer) (Staff
Contact: Chris Stilling)
Mr. Sheehan explained that the Village is requesting a continuance of the variance
request for a wall sign at 600 West Lake Cook Road. To date, the Village does not have
documentation concerning their business license or Certificate of Occupancy. As a result,
staff is requesting that this item be continued to the February 7, 2018 Planning & Zoning
Commission meeting to be held in the Jeffrey S. Braiman Council Chambers 50 Raupp
Blvd. Buffalo Grove, IL 60089.
Moved by Com. Weinstein, seconded by Com. Lesser, to Table the Si gn Code Variation
request for 600 W. Lake Cook Road until the February 7, 2018 Planning & Zoning
Commission meeting.
RESULT: TABLED [UNANIMOUS]
Next: 2/7/2018 7:30 PM
MOVER: Mitchell Weinstein, Commissioner
SECONDER: Scott Lesser, Commissioner
AYES: Moodhe, Goldspiel, Khan, Lesser, Weinstein
ABSENT: Frank Cesario, Matthew Cohn, Amy Au
2. Consider an Amendment to Ordinance 2015-17 for a Change in Ownership at 950 Busch
Pkwy (Rockin Jump) (Trustee Stein) (Staff Contact: Chris Stilling)
Mr. Jim Gondeck, Jump Buffalo Grove, LLC, 950 Busch Parkway, was present and sworn
in.
Mr. Gondeck explained that he purchased the franchise location in Buffalo Grove and has
been authorized to operate the facility as Rockin Jump. He is requesting to transfer the
Special Use to Jump Buffalo Grove, LLC.
Com. Moodhe asked staff about changing the language in Special Use ordinances to
allow staff to approve ownership changes as long as there is no change in the facility
operations. Mr. Sheehan explained that staff has modified the language in the Section 2.i
of the proposed Ordinance to allow staff to approve an assignment of the Special Use
administratively or to refer it to the Planning & Zoning Commission.
Com. Lesser confirmed with the Petitioner that he purchased the business only and not
the underlying real estate.
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Com. Goldspiel asked about the safety of the operations at the facility. Mr. Sheehan
responded that when the facility changed from Xtreme Trampolines to Rockin Jump the
Fire Department provided statistics on the number of calls to this facility compared to the
number of calls at similar recreational facilities in the Village and found that there was not
an increase in those calls.
Com. Weinstein asked the Petitioner if he has experience in running this type of a
business. Mr. Gondeck stated that he has had three (3) businesses throughout his career
and still currently owns one (1) in East Dundee. He has been a business owner for over
twenty one (21) years. This is his first time being a trampoline facility owner. Com.
Weinstein asked how many facilities Rockin Jump owns. Mr. Gondeck stated that Rockin
Jump had forty three (43) facilities but is now up to ninety six (96) since they acquired
Sky Zone. Sixty five percent (65%) of the total facilities are trampoline facilities. The
average age range of his customers is between 7 to 14 years old. Com. Weinstein asked
if any aspects of the business or services will be changed. Mr. Gondeck responded no,
he is only looking to decrease the energy usage at the facility. Howev er, he still needs to
speak with ComEd and the landlord.
Mr. Sheehan added that the conditions in the original Special Use Ordinance are specific
as to the layout and services provided.
Acting Ch. Khan entered the Staff Report dated January 17, 2018 as Exhibit 1.
Mr. Gondeck thanked the Commissioners and invited them to stop by and check out the
facility.
There were no additional questions or comments from the Commissioners. There were
no questions or comments from the audience.
The public hearing was closed at 7:51 PM.
Moved by Com. Weinstein, seconded by Com. Moodhe, to recommend to the Village
Board to approve the amendment, subject to the following conditions:
1. The special use is granted to Jump Buffalo Grove, LLC d/b/a/Rockin’ Jump and said
special use does not run with the land.
2. The special use granted to Jump Buffalo Grove, LLC d/b/a/Rockin’ Jump may be
assignable to subsequent petitioners seeking assignment of this special use as follows:
i. Upon application of a petition seeking assignment of this special use, the Village of
Buffalo Grove, in their sole discretion, may approve the assignment administratively, or
may refer it to the Planning & Zoning Commission and/or the Village Board for a public
hearing.
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ii. Such assignment shall be valid only upon the written approval of the Village of Buffalo
Grove granting said assignment, which may be granted or denied for any reason.
3. Except as modified by this Ordinance, the terms and conditions of Village Ordinance No.
2011-37 and 2015-17 shall remain in full force and effect.
RESULT: RECOMMENDATION TO APPROVE [UNANIMOUS]
Next: 2/26/2018 7:30 PM
MOVER: Mitchell Weinstein, Commissioner
SECONDER: Adam Moodhe, Commissioner
AYES: Moodhe, Goldspiel, Khan, Lesser, Weinstein
ABSENT: Frank Cesario, Matthew Cohn, Amy Au
Regular Meeting
Other Matters for Discussion
1. Lake Cook Corridor Market Study and Plan Update (Trustee Berman) (Staff
Contact: Chris Stilling)
Ms. Nicole Woods, Village Planner, provided an update to the Planning & Zoning
Commission on the Lake Cook Corridor Market Study and Plan as detailed in the
Staff Memorandum dated January 12, 2018 which is attached to the packet.
The project team is looking to present a draft plan to the Village Board at the
March 5, 2018 Committee of the Whole meeting.
Ms. Woods answered questions from Com. Goldspiel regarding the proposed
north/south street.
Ms. Woods answered questions from Com. Moodhe regarding a proposed time
frame for implementation.
Ms. Woods answered questions from Acting Ch. Khan regarding Chase Plaza.
Approval of Minutes
1. Planning and Zoning Commission - Regular Meeting - Jan 3, 2018 7:30 PM
Moved by Com. Lesser, seconded by Com. Moodhe, to approve the minutes of
the January 3, 2018 Planning & Zoning Commission meeting.
Com. Moodhe noted that the Commissioner who seconded the Motion for the
Special Use and variation for Buffalo Grove High School was missing. Staff will
insert the name of the Commissioner that seconded the motion.
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RESULT: ACCEPTED AS AMENDED [UNANIMOUS]
MOVER: Scott Lesser, Commissioner
SECONDER: Adam Moodhe, Commissioner
AYES: Moodhe, Goldspiel, Khan, Lesser, Weinstein
ABSENT: Frank Cesario, Matthew Cohn, Amy Au
Chairman's Report
None.
Committee and Liaison Reports
Com. Weinstein advised that he attended the December 18, 2017 Village Board meeting and
there were no Planning & Zoning Commission items on that agenda.
Staff Report/Future Agenda Schedule
Mr. Sheehan advised the Commissioners that a new date has been set for the Volunteer
Reception. The new date is March 4, 2018.
Mr. Sheehan advised that three items will be on the January 22, 2018 Village Board agenda; the
proposed RV regulations, the Special Use for 55 W. Dundee Road and the Link Crossing public
hearing.
Mr. Sheehan advised that the only agenda item currently for the February 7, 2018 Planning &
Zoning Commission meeting is the wall sign variation for 600 W. Lake Cook Road.
Public Comments and Questions
None.
Adjournment
The meeting was adjourned at 8:20 PM
Chris Stilling Director of Community Development
APPROVED BY ME THIS 17th DAY OF January , 2018