Ordinance Review Committee

Agenda Village of Arlington Heights Ordinance Review Committee Community Room, 3rd Floor Arlington Heights Village Hall, 33 S. Arlington Heights Rd. May 11, 2022 6:00 PM I. CALL TO ORDER II. ROLL CALL III. APPROVAL OF MINUTES IV. REPORTS V. OLD BUSINESS VI. NEW BUSINESS A. Chapter 28: Zoning Text Amendment – Adult Use Cannabis Dispensaries VII. OTHER BUSINESS VIII.ADJOURNMENT Persons with disabilities requiring auxiliary aids or services, such as an American Sign Language interpreter or written materials in accessible formats, should contact Rosangela Maldonado, at 33 S. Arlington Heights Road, Arlington Heights, Illinois 60005, rmaldonado@vah.com or (847)368- 5791.  Ordinance Review Committee 5/11/2022 Item: Chapter 28: Zoning Text Amendment – Adult Use Cannabis Dispensaries Department: Planning & Community Development Background In August, 2020, the Village Board adopted an Ordinance establishing a pilot program to allow one adult use cannabis dispensary at Golf Road and Arlington Heights Road. The pilot program has twice been extended by the Board, with the current program expiring June 30, 2022. On February 21, 2022 the Board discussed allowing adult use cannabis with restrictions on the total number and locations of future dispensaries. After significant discussion related to which zoning districts should allow for dispensaries, and whether there should be a maximum cap on number of dispensaries, the Board directed staff to develop a draft ordinance amending Chapter 28 Zoning, which is included in this packet. Minutes of the Board’s meeting are attached. Recommendation The Ordinance Review Committee recommends to the Plan Commission approval of the text amendment to Chapter 28 related to adult use cannabis dispensaries pursuant to the attached Ordinance. ATTACHMENTS: Description Type Staff Memo Memorandum Proposed Ordinance Ordinance Village Board Minutes 2/21/22 Minutes Exhibit A : KLOA Verilife Dispensary Exhibits Parking Study 12/1/21 Cannabis Parking Survey - June 2020 Exhibits  Memorandum To: Ordinance Review Committee of the Plan Commission From: Bill Enright, Assistant Director Planning and Community Development Date: May 6, 2022 Re: Chapter 28: Zoning Text Amendment – Cannabis Dispensaries Ordinance Review Committee Meeting: May 11, 2022 6:00pm Background In August, 2020, the Village Board adopted an Ordinance establishing a pilot program to allow one adult use cannabis dispensary at Golf Road and Arlington Heights Road. The pilot program has twice been extended by the Board, with the current program expiring June 30, 2022. On February 21, 2022 the Board discussed allowing adult use cannabis with restrictions on the total number and locations of future dispensaries. After significant discussion related to which zoning districts should allow for dispensaries, and whether there should be a maximum cap on number of dispensaries, the Board directed staff to develop a draft ordinance amending Chapter 28 Zoning, which is included in this packet. Minutes of the Board’s meeting are attached. Proposed Ordinance The proposed ordinance would permit adult use cannabis dispensaries in the B-2 and B-3 zoning districts, which include most of the commercial zoning districts in the municipality. The Board did provide direction to limit the number of dispensaries by area of the Village. Thus the proposed Ordinance, drafted by the Village attorney, would allow just one dispensary in each of three geographic areas of the Village as described below: Maximum number of three dispensaries, with one dispensary in each of three “zones” in the Village as follows: 1. North of Hintz Road 2. Hintz Road to Central Road 3. South of Central Road The permitted use table would be amended to indicate where dispensaries would be allowed as permitted in B-2 and B-3. They would not be permitted elsewhere. Also addressed in the Ordinance is to add a parking requirement for dispensaries at a ratio of 1:200. This is based on parking analysis of other dispensaries researched by staff (see attached). In addition, Verilife (existing cannabis dispensary) conducted several parking studies at their existing location at Golf and Arlington Heights Road (see Exhibit A) and found no parking nor traffic issues at this shopping center. The surveys conducted by staff found that parking issues arose in towns that allowed dispensaries in industrial zoning where parking is typically limited. Where dispensaries were located in commercial centers, parking did not cause issues. Staff does recommend a 1:200 ratio which is the same as medical uses, versus 1:300 for general retail, as smaller centers with less parking could cause issues. The Village’s police Department reported that there were no issues with the Verilife dispensary since it opened. Recommendation The Ordinance Review Committee recommends to the Plan Commission approval of the text amendment to Chapter 28 related to adult use cannabis dispensaries pursuant to the attached Ordinance.  AN ORDINANCE AMENDING “THE 2002 COMPREHENSIVE AMENDMENT OF THE ZONING ORDINANCE OF THE VILLAGE OF ARLINGTON HEIGHTS,” AS AMENDED, REGARDING ADULT USE CANNABIS DISPENSARIES WHEREAS, ON JUNE 25, 2019, THE GOVERNOR OF THE STATE OF ILLINOIS SIGNED INTO LAW PUBLIC ACT 101-0027, ESTABLISHING THE CANNABIS REGULATION AND TAX ACT (“ACT”); AND WHEREAS, THE ACT LEGALIZES THE POSSESSION AND USE OF CANNABIS FOR RECREATIONAL PURPOSES BY ADULTS OVER THE AGE OF 21, AUTHORIZES THE SALE OF RECREATIONAL CANNABIS AT DISPENSARIES, PERMITS THE EXPANSION OF CULTIVATION CENTERS PREVIOUSLY ONLY AUTHORIZED TO SUPPLY MEDICAL CANNABIS SALES, AND AUTHORIZES NEW TYPES OF CANNABIS BUSINESSES SUCH AS CRAFT GROWERS, INFUSERS, AND PROCESSORS; AND WHEREAS, “THE 2002 COMPREHENSIVE AMENDMENT OF THE ZONING ORDINANCE OF THE VILLAGE OF ARLINGTON HEIGHTS,” AS AMENDED (“ZONING ORDINANCE”), ESTABLISHES, AMONG OTHER THINGS, ZONING DISTRICTS AND PERMITTED LAND USES WITHIN THOSE ZONING DISTRICTS; AND WHEREAS, PURSUANT TO SECTION 5.5 OF THE ZONING ORDINANCE, ANY USES NOT SPECIFICALLY LISTED AS EITHER PERMITTED OR AS A SPECIAL USE IS DEEMED PROHIBITED; AND WHEREAS, THE ACT PROVIDES THAT MUNICIPALITIES MAY ENACT REASONABLE ZONING REGULATIONS CONCERNING THE CANNABIS BUSINESSES DESCRIBED ABOVE, INCLUDING, WITHOUT LIMITATION, THE PROHIBITION OF ANY CANNABIS BUSINESSES DESCRIBED ABOVE; AND WHEREAS, ON __________, 2019, THE VILLAGE BOARD OF TRUSTEES ADOPTED ORDINANCE NO. ______, AMENDING THE VILLAGE CODE TO PROHIBIT ALL LAND USES ASSOCIATED WITH ADULT USE CANNABIS (COLLECTIVELY, “ADULT USE CANNABIS BUSINESS ESTABLISHMENTS”); AND, WHEREAS, ON MAY 11, 2022, THE VILLAGE ORDINANCE REVIEW COMMITTEE MET TO FURTHER CONSIDER THE LAND USE IMPACTS OF ADULT USE CANNABIS BUSINESS ESTABLISHMENTS, AND REACHED CONSENSUS TO DIRECT THE VILLAGE PLAN COMMISSION TO CONDUCT A PUBLIC HEARING TO CONSIDER AMENDMENTS TO THE ZONING ORDINANCE TO AUTHORIZE ADULT USE CANNABIS DISPENSARIES IN SPECIFIED ZONING DISTRICTS AS A PERMITTED USE (“PROPOSED AMENDMENTS”); AND WHEREAS, A PUBLIC HEARING BY THE PLAN COMMISSION TO CONSIDER THE PROPOSED AMENDMENTS TO THE ZONING ORDINANCE WAS DULY ADVERTISED IN THE ______________________ ON ________________, 2022, AND HELD ON _____________, 2022, AND FINDINGS OF FACT IN SUPPORT OF THE PROPOSED AMENDMENTS WERE APPROVED BY THE PLAN COMMISSION ON _______________, 2022, (PUBLIC HEARING NO. ________), IN ACCORDANCE WITH AND PURSUANT TO SECTION _____ OF THE ZONING ORDINANCE; AND WHEREAS, THE VILLAGE PRESIDENT AND BOARD OF TRUSTEES HAVE CONSIDERED THE PROPOSED AMENDMENTS AND THE RECOMMENDATION OF THE PLAN COMMISSION, AND HAVE DETERMINED THAT ADOPTION OF THE PROPOSED AMENDMENTS, AS SET FORTH IN THIS ORDINANCE, WILL SERVE AND BE IN THE BEST INTEREST OF THE VILLAGE AND ITS RESIDENTS; NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED BY THE PRESIDENT AND BOARD OF TRUSTEES OF THE VILLAGE OF ARLINGTON HEIGHTS: {00126411.2} ADDITIONS ARE BOLD AND DOUBLE UNDERLINED; DELETIONS ARE STRUCK THROUGH.  SECTION 1. RECITALS. THE FACTS AND STATEMENTS CONTAINED IN THE PREAMBLE TO THIS ORDINANCE ARE FOUND TO BE TRUE AND CORRECT AND ARE HEREBY ADOPTED AS PART OF THIS ORDINANCE. SECTION 2. DEFINITIONS. SECTION 28-3, TITLED “DEFINITIONS,” OF THE ZONING ORDINANCE IS HEREBY AMENDED FURTHER TO ADD THE FOLLOWING DEFINITIONS: “SECTION 28-3 DEFINITIONS. FOR THE PURPOSES OF THIS CHAPTER, THE FOLLOWING WORDS SHALL HAVE THE MEANINGS SET FORTH IN THIS SECTION. * * * ADULT USE CANNABIS BUSINESS ESTABLISHMENTS: ADULT USE CANNABIS BUSINESSES, INCLUDING, BUT NOT LIMITED TO: ADULT USE CANNABIS CULTIVATION CENTERS, ADULT USE CANNABIS DISPENSARIES, CANNABIS CRAFT GROWERS, CANNABIS INFUSERS, AND CANNABIS PROCESSORS. ADULT USE CANNABIS CULTIVATION CENTERS: A FACILITY OPERATED BY AN ORGANIZATION OR BUSINESS THAT IS LICENSED BY THE DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE TO CULTIVATE, PROCESS, TRANSPORT, AND PERFORM OTHER NECESSARY ACTIVITIES TO PROVIDE CANNABIS AND CANNABIS-INFUSED PRODUCTS TO ADULT USE CANNABIS BUSINESS ESTABLISHMENTS. ADULT USE CANNABIS DISPENSARY: A FACILITY OPERATED BY AN ORGANIZATION OR BUSINESS THAT IS REGISTERED BY THE ILLINOIS DEPARTMENT OF FINANCIAL AND PROFESSIONAL REGULATION TO ACQUIRE CANNABIS FROM A CANNABIS CULTIVATION CENTER, CANNABIS CRAFT GROWER, CANNABIS PROCESSOR, OR ANOTHER CANNABIS DISPENSARY FOR THE PURPOSE OF SELLING OR DISPENSING CANNABIS, CANNABIS-INFUSED PRODUCTS, CANNABIS SEEDS, PARAPHERNALIA, OR RELATED SUPPLIES FOR RECREATIONAL, NON-MEDICINAL PURPOSES TO PURCHASERS OTHER THAN REGISTERED QUALIFYING PATIENTS UNDER THE ILLINOIS COMPASSIONATE USE OF MEDICAL CANNABIS PROGRAM ACT (410 ILCS 130/1 ET SEQ.). * * * CANNABIS: “CANNABIS” HAS THE MEANING SET FORTH IN THE ILLINOIS CANNABIS REGULATION AND TAX ACT. * * * CANNABIS CRAFT GROWER: A FACILITY OPERATED BY AN ORGANIZATION OR BUSINESS THAT IS LICENSED BY THE DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE TO CULTIVATE, DRY, CURE, AND PACKAGE SMALL QUANTITIES OF CANNABIS AND PERFORM OTHER NECESSARY ACTIVITIES TO MAKE SMALL QUANTITIES OF CANNABIS AVAILABLE FOR SALE AT AN ADULT USE OR MEDICINAL CANNABIS DISPENSARY OR USE AT A CANNABIS PROCESSOR OR INFUSER. CANNABIS INFUSER: A FACILITY OPERATED BY AN ORGANIZATION OR BUSINESS THAT IS LICENSED BY THE DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE TO DIRECTLY {00126411.2} ADDITIONS ARE BOLD AND DOUBLE UNDERLINED; DELETIONS ARE STRUCK THROUGH.  INCORPORATE CANNABIS OR CANNABIS CONCENTRATE INTO A PRODUCT FORMULATION TO PRODUCE A CANNABIS-INFUSED PRODUCT. CANNABIS PROCESSOR: A FACILITY OPERATED BY AN ORGANIZATION OR BUSINESS THAT IS LICENSED BY THE DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE TO EITHER EXTRACT CONSTITUENT CHEMICALS OR COMPOUNDS TO PRODUCE CANNABIS CONCENTRATE OR INCORPORATE CANNABIS OR CANNABIS CONCENTRATE INTO A PRODUCT FORMULATION TO PRODUCE A CANNABIS PRODUCT. CANNABIS TRANSPORTER: AN ORGANIZATION OR BUSINESS THAT IS LICENSED BY THE DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE TO TRANSPORT CANNABIS ON BEHALF OF A CANNABIS BUSINESS ESTABLISHMENT OR A COMMUNITY COLLEGE LICENSED UNDER THE COMMUNITY COLLEGE CANNABIS VOCATIONAL TRAINING PILOT PROGRAM. * * * COMPASSIONATE USE OF MEDICAL CANNABIS PROGRAM ACT: THE ILLINOIS COMPASSIONATE USE OF MEDICAL CANNABIS PROGRAM ACT, 410 ILCS 130/1 ET SEQ. * * * CULTIVATION CENTER: “CULTIVATION CENTER” HAS THE MEANING SET FORTH IN THE COMPASSIONATE USE OF MEDICAL CANNABIS PROGRAM ACT. * * * DEBILITATING MEDICAL CONDITION: “DEBILITATING MEDICAL CONDITION” HAS THE MEANING SET FORTH IN THE COMPASSIONATE USE OF MEDICAL CANNABIS PROGRAM ACT DISPENSING ORGANIZATION: “DISPENSING ORGANIZATION” HAS THE MEANING SET FORTH IN THE COMPASSIONATE USE OF MEDICAL CANNABIS PROGRAM ACT DISPENSING ORGANIZATION AGENT: “DISPENSING ORGANIZATION AGENT” HAS THE MEANING SET FORTH IN THE COMPASSIONATE USE OF MEDICAL CANNABIS PROGRAM ACT. * * * MEDICAL CANNABIS INFUSED PRODUCT: “MEDICAL CANNABIS INFUSED PRODUCT” HAS THE MEANING SET FORTH IN THE COMPASSIONATE USE OF MEDICAL CANNABIS PROGRAM ACT. * * * QUALIFYING PATIENT: “QUALIFYING PATIENT” HAS THE MEANING SET FORTH IN THE COMPASSIONATE USE OF MEDICAL CANNABIS PROGRAM ACT.” {00126411.2} ADDITIONS ARE BOLD AND DOUBLE UNDERLINED; DELETIONS ARE STRUCK THROUGH.  SECTION 3. ADDITIONAL REGULATIONS FOR ADULT USE CANNABIS DISPENSARIES. SECTION 28-6, TITLED “GENERAL PROVISIONS,” OF THE ZONING ORDINANCE IS HEREBY AMENDED TO ADD A NEW SECTION 6.1-18, WHICH SECTION 6.1-18 WILL HEREAFTER READ AS FOLLOWS: “SEC. 6.1-18 LOCATION RESTRICTIONS FOR ADULT USE CANNABIS DISPENSARIES. NOT MORE THAN ONE ADULT USE CANNABIS DISPENSARY MAY BE LOCATED AT ANY TIME WITHIN EACH OF THE FOLLOWING AREAS OF THE VILLAGE: (A) BETWEEN THE NORTHERN BOUNDARY OF THE VILLAGE TO THE NORTH AND HINTZ ROAD TO THE SOUTH; (B) BETWEEN HINTZ ROAD TO THE NORTH AND CENTRAL ROAD TO THE SOUTH; AND (C) BETWEEN CENTRAL ROAD TO THE NORTH AND THE SOUTHERN BOUNDARY OF THE VILLAGE TO THE SOUTH.” SECTION 4: PERMITTED USE TABLE. THE “PERMITTED USE TABLE,” AS SET FORTH IN SECTION 5.5, TITLED “PERMITTED USES,” OF THE ZONING ORDINANCE IS HEREBY AMENDED FURTHER TO ADD THE FOLLOWING ENTRIES: “PERMITTED USE TABLE * * * COMMERCIAL B1 B2 B3 B4 B5 OT PL M1 M2 USES ADULT USE CANNABIS BUSINESS ESTABLISHMENTS OTHER THAN ADULT USE CANNABIS DISPENSARIES ADULT USE P P CANNABIS DISPENSARY (SEE SECTION 6.1-18) * * * SECTION 5. PARKING. THE PARKING REQUIREMENTS AS SET FORTH IN SECTION 10.4 OF THE ZONING ORDINANCE IS HEREBY AMENDED FURTHER TO ADD THE FOLLOWING ENTRIES: ADULT USE CANNABIS DISPENSARY ONE SPACE FOR EACH 200 SQUARE FEET OF FLOOR AREA. {00126411.2} ADDITIONS ARE BOLD AND DOUBLE UNDERLINED; DELETIONS ARE STRUCK THROUGH.  SECTION 6. SEVERABILITY. IF ANY PROVISION OF THIS ORDINANCE OR PART THEREOF IS HELD INVALID BY A COURT OF COMPETENT JURISDICTION, THE REMAINING PROVISIONS OF THIS ORDINANCE ARE TO REMAIN IN FULL FORCE AND EFFECT, AND ARE TO BE INTERPRETED, APPLIED, AND ENFORCED SO AS TO ACHIEVE, AS NEAR AS MAY BE, THE PURPOSE AND INTENT OF THIS ORDINANCE TO THE GREATEST EXTENT PERMITTED BY APPLICABLE LAW. SECTION 7. EFFECTIVE DATE. THIS ORDINANCE WILL BE IN FULL FORCE AND EFFECT FROM AND AFTER ITS PASSAGE, APPROVAL, AND PUBLICATION IN THE MANNER PROVIDED BY LAW. AYES: NAYS: PASSED AND APPROVED THIS ___ DAY OF _________, 2022. ____________________________________ VILLAGE PRESIDENT ATTEST: ________________________________________ VILLAGE CLERK {00126411.2} ADDITIONS ARE BOLD AND DOUBLE UNDERLINED; DELETIONS ARE STRUCK THROUGH.  M INU T ES President and Board of Trustees V illage of A rl ingto n H ei ghts Board Room A rl ingto n H ei ghts V illage Hal l 33 S. Arlington Heights Road A rl ington Hei ghts, I L 60005 February 21, 2022 7: 30 PM I. CALL TO ORD ER II. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE I I I. ROLL CALL OF M EM BERS President Hayes and the following Trustees responded to roll : Bertucci , T inagl ia, G rasse, S cal etta, Canty and L aB edz. Trustees S chwi ngbeck and Baldino were absent. Also present were: Randy Recklaus, Hart Passman, Diana Mikula, Bill E nri ght, Cri s Papi erni ak, Ni ck Pecora and B ecky Hume. IV . APPROVAL OF MINUTES A. V illage B oard 02/ 07/ 2022 A pproved Trustee John Scaletta moved to approve. Trustee Mary Beth Canty S econded the M oti on. The Motion: Passed Ayes: B ertucci , Canty, G rasse, Hayes, L aB edz, S cal etta, T inagl ia Absent: Baldino, Schwingbeck B. Commi ttee of the W hol e M eeti ng 2- 7- 22 A pproved Trustee Robin LaBedz moved to approve. Trustee Nicolle Grasse Seconded the M oti on. The Motion: Passed Ayes: B ertucci , Canty, G rasse, Hayes, L aB edz, S cal etta, T inagl ia land ow ner. T he goal is to have a decorati ve crossw al k. M s. Hol ow el l explained the third drive- thru lane is a bypass. Trustee Scaletta said he would like to see upgraded crosswalks, but at a mi ni mum the crossw al ks shoul d be stri ped. He asked if I D OT wi ll revi ew the timing at the lights. Mr. Enright said according to the traffic study, even w ith addi ti onal traffi c, the current cycl e wi ll cl ear the cars out and they won’t have to change the cycling. We will need to wait and see the demand. ID OT has the lights interconnected, but if there is an issue, w e coul d approach it. Trustee N icol le G rasse moved to Concur wi th the Pl an Commi ssi on' s recommendati on to approve an amendment to the Planned Unit D evel opment O rdi nance 90- 014 to al low modi fi cati ons to the S outhpoi nt PUD to enable constructi on of a bank building, and a Special Use Permit for a 3, 460 square foot bank wi th a dri ve- through w ith the fol low ing conditions: 1. No Village building permit will be issued for the site until the M W R D and V illage permi ts are issued for the w ork needed on the exi sti ng detention basin as required under PC # 21- 018 and 2. The petitioner shall compl y w ith al l Federal , S tate, and V illage Codes, Regul ati ons and Policies.. Trustee Mary Beth Canty Seconded the Motion. T he M oti on: Passed Ayes: Bertucci , Canty, Grasse, Hayes, LaBedz, Scaletta, Tinaglia A bsent: B al di no, S chwi ngbeck XIII. LEGAL X IV . R E P O R T O F T H E V IL LA G E M A N A G E R A. Discussion of Adult Use Cannabis Pilot Program M r. Reckl aus sai d staff is looki ng for di recti on on the future and next steps of the Cannabis Pilot Program. An adult-use cannabis dispensary was approved on A ugust, 2020 and extended to M arch, 2022. D uri ng thi s ti me, parking studies were conducted every six months. The sales tax revenues generated by Verilife are close to those of a big box retai l store. Parki ng studi es found no substanti al di fference in peak parki ng demand compared to when the location was solely a medical dispensary. T here has been no increase in pol ice acti vi ty attri butabl e to the adul t use dispensary. A surplus of parking exists at the current location based on the 1- parki ng- space- per- 200- square- feet- of- fl oor- space standard. If we are going to allow dispensaries in other locations, we could continue to use thi s rati o. Nei ghbori ng communi ti es are trendi ng towards requi ri ng 1/ 200 versus the 1/ 300 standard used for non- medical sites. Other considerations are to limit the proximity to schools, parks, public sw immi ng pool s, athl eti c fi el ds, pedestri an and bi cycl e paths, or wi lderness areas. T he ordi nance coul d limi t the proxi mi ty to not- wi thi n 1, 000 feet of the intersection of Dundee and Arlington Heights Roads. There could be a limi t on the number of locati ons or al low any locati on that met certai n criteria. Another option would be to limit the number of dispensaries in each regi on of the V illage; north, mi ddl e, south. M r. Reckl aus asked the B oard to consi der the fol low ing: 1. Should we allow adult use cannabis dispensary be allowed only at the current locati on? 2. Should they be allowed at any location that meets village criteria? 3. S houl d they be A llowed wi th a capped number of di spensari es in certain zones? 4. S houl d there be other limi tati ons? 5. Should there be parking restrictions? President Hayes said he was glad to hear there have not been parking probl ems and pol ice acti vi ty. He is sti ll opposed to the sal e of recreati onal cannabis in the Village and said he understands he is in the minority. Trustee Scaletta said he is in favor of adult use cannabis stores. He said there is a hi gh turnover of vehi cl es at the current locati on. He sai d the Board would have to define regions and set boundari es and asked where si tes coul d be in the central area. M r. Reckl aus sai d there are si tes al ong Rand, Northwest Highway and Arlington Heights Road that might be sui tabl e. Trustee S cal etta tal ked about possi bl e regi ons bei ng establ ished and south of Thomas/ north of Central could work. He said he believes the si te on the south si de of A rl ington Hei ghts is cl ose enough to the Downtown. He is not interested in having many cannabis dispensaries and expressed hi s uncertai nty of w hi ch approach w as better; limi ti ng the number of outlets based on zones or just limiting the number. He said he w as not in favor of a D owntow n locati on and al so di d not want them on top of one another. Trustee Tinaglia said currently there are shops just over the borders of the V illage. T hose si tes are getti ng tax dol lars that shoul d go to us. Havi ng three is a decent number. He liked the idea of one middle, one north and one south. To hi m, the D ow ntown = Central B usi ness D istri ct. T here are sites on Northwest Highway that would be okay, but he wouldn’t want one in the A lfresco zone. Trustee Canty sai d she agreed wi th her col leagues. S he sai d she w as less concerned on where they go and the number of stores, as the State limits the number of licenses. S he bel ieves there is a natural limi tati on to how many we will see. There are already a lot of limitations on locations. If the B oard is concerned, she is w illing to compromi se to limi ti ng numbers by zones. She said she wants to allow the program to continue to expand as the tax dol lars are leavi ng A rl ington Hei ghts and she w oul d like to keep the Village’s dollars in the Village. Trustee Grasse said she is in favor of adult use cannabis dispensaries and w oul d rather al low the operators fi nd thei r best locati on than have the Board dictate them. Trustee LaBedz said she was originally opposed but compromi sed to allow the pi lot program. A fter seei ng there have not been issues w ith parki ng or police, she is in favor of moving forward to allow the sale of adult use cannabi s on a permanent basi s. S he sees tax dol lars goi ng el sew here, and there are no particular problems in the surroundi ng communi ties either. She liked the limi t of 3 or so locati ons. S he al so di d not w ant them in Downtown and said the Zone B -5 or another determination could be used. S he sai d she w as ini ti al ly leani ng tow ard 3 zones but that speci fi ci ty may not be necessary, the number of locations is more important to her. Trustee Bertucci said yes to # 1, it’s a very professional store and the current locati on is great. He agreed wi th cappi ng the number to 2- 3. He di d not want to pigeon hole locations other than define where we don’t want them. He sai d to keep the 1, 000- foot rul e, and di d not want the shops in the Alfresco/ Downtown area. He agreed that the dollars should stay in the V illage. He sai d he wanted the new operators to be hel d to the same standard as Verilife. Trustee Tinaglia said if we apply the higher parking standard of 1/ 200, he w oul d not want a project to get stuck or be deni ed if it is a few stal ls short. Trustee S cal etta noted that parki ng at Rol ling M eadows di spensary si te is a disaster, but he also didn’t want to kill a project if its just a few stalls short. President Hayes said he didn’t understand why recreational sales are not okay D ow ntown, but are okay al ong Rand Road or other pl aces. Trustee Canty shared that question. President Hayes said it seems inconsistent. Trustee LaBedz said potentially parking would be an issue, so that is a concern. Trustee S cal etta sai d there is suffi ci ent parki ng at the current locati on, but it is still challenging. The dispensary sites have come- and- go traffic and w oul d not be conduci ve to the D owntow n where w e w ant peopl e to come and stay. If a site is north of Central , but not Downtown, like where Cardi nal L iquors is, that w oul d be okay. S preadi ng the locati ons out wi thi n town makes sense. XV . A P P O IN T M E N T S XVI. PETITIONS AND COMMUNICATIONS X V I I. A D J O U R N M E N T Trustee Robin LaBedz moved to adjourn at 9: 11. Trustee Nicolle Grasse S econded the M oti on.  9575 West Higgins Road, Suite 400 | Rosemont, Illinois 60018 p: 847-518-9990 | f: 847-518-9987 MEMORANDUM TO: Brandon Nemec Pharmacann FROM: Elise Purguette Consultant Luay R. Aboona, PE, PTOE Principal DATE: December 1, 2021 SUBJECT: Twelve-Month Traffic and Parking Study Verilife Dispensary Arlington Heights, Illinois This memorandum summarizes the results and findings of the twelve-month traffic and parking study conducted by Kenig, Lindgren, O’Hara, Aboona, Inc. (KLOA, Inc.) for the Verilife dispensary located at 1816 South Arlington Heights Road in Arlington Heights, Illinois. The site, which is located within the Jewel-Osco shopping center, is located in the northwest quadrant of the intersection of Arlington Heights Road with Golf Road. Access to the site and the parking area is provided via the existing access drives serving the Jewel-Osco shopping center. The Jewel-Osco shopping center is approximately 78,020 square feet in size and contains approximately 344 parking spaces. Figure 1 shows an aerial view of the site. The purpose of this traffic and parking study is to document the existing traffic and parking conditions at the shopping center approximately twelve months after the dispensary expanded its operations to sell recreational marijuana in addition to the sales of medical marijuana. Existing Traffic Conditions The following provides a detailed description of the physical characteristics of the roadways including geometry and traffic control, adjacent land uses, and average daily traffic volumes along the adjacent area roadways. Golf Road (Illinois Route 58) is an east-west, other principal arterial that generally provides three through lanes in each direction in the vicinity of the site. At its unsignalized intersection with the right-in/right-out access drive serving the Jewel-Osco shopping center, Golf Road provides two through lanes on the eastbound approach and two through lanes and a combined through/right-turn lane on the westbound approach. At its unsignalized intersection with the full movement access drive serving the Jewel-Osco shopping center and Arlington Towne Square, Golf Road provides an exclusive left-turn lane, two through lanes, and a combined through/right-turn lane on both approaches. At its unsignalized intersection with the right-in/right-out access drive serving the Mobil fuel center, Golf Road provides six through lanes on the eastbound approach. The westbound approach provides two through lanes and a combined through/right-turn lane. Golf Road is under the jurisdiction of the Illinois Department of Transportation (IDOT), has a posted speed limit of 40 mph, is designated as a Strategic Regional Arterial (SRA) route, and carries an Annual Average Daily Traffic (AADT) volume of 28,300 vehicles west of Arlington Heights Road and 27,800 vehicles east of Arlington Heights Road (IDOT, 2019). KLOA, Inc. Transportation and Parking Planning Consultants  VERILIFE JEWEL- OSCO Aerial View of Site Figure 1 2 Arlington Heights Road is a north-south, minor arterial that generally provides three through lanes in each direction in the vicinity of the site. At its unsignalized intersection with the full movement access drive serving the Jewel-Osco shopping center, Arlington Heights Road provides a through lane and a combined through/left-turn lane on the northbound approach. The southbound approach provides two through lanes and a combined through/right-turn lane. At its unsignalized intersection with the right-in/right-out access drives serving the Jewel-Osco shopping center and the Mobil fuel center, Arlington Heights Road provides three through lanes on the northbound approach. The southbound approach provides five through lanes and a combined through/right-turn lane (which are dual left-turn lanes, three though lanes, and a shared through/right-turn lane for the southbound approach at the intersection of Golf Road with Arlington Heights Road). Arlington Heights Road is under the jurisdiction of IDOT, has a posted speed limit of 35 mph, is not designated as an SRA route, and carries an AADT volume of 30,400 vehicles north of Golf Road and 32,300 vehicles south of Golf Road (IDOT, 2019). Year 2021 Base Traffic Volumes In order to determine current traffic conditions within the study area, KLOA, Inc. conducted peak period traffic, pedestrian, and bicycle counts at the following intersections: • Golf Road with Jewel-Osco West Access Drive • Golf Road with Jewel-Osco Access Drive and Arlington Towne Square Central Access Drive • Golf Road with Mobil Right-In/Right-Out Access Drive • Arlington Heights Road with Jewel-Osco Full Movement Access Drive • Arlington Heights Road with Jewel-Osco Right-In/Right-Out Access Drive • Arlington Heights Road with Mobil Right-In/Right-Out Access Drive The traffic counts were conducted on Thursday, November 4, 2021 during the midday (11:00 A.M. to 2:00 P.M.) and evening (4:00 P.M. to 6:00 P.M.) peak periods and on Saturday, November 6, 2021 during the midday peak period (11:00 A.M. to 2:00 P.M.). The results of the traffic counts show that the peak hours of traffic generally occur between 12:00 P.M. and 1:00 P.M. during the weekday midday peak period, between 5:00 P.M. and 6:00 P.M. during the weekday evening peak period, and between 1:00 P.M. and 2:00 P.M. during the Saturday midday peak period. Copies of the traffic count summary sheets are included in the Appendix. Figure 2 illustrates the Year 2021 base traffic volumes. 3  AR LI 1035 ( NG TO N HEI 1236) [1193] N G HTS 1130 ( 1324) [1303] VERILIFE 68 ( NOT TO SCALE 62) [77] 14 ( 17) [20] RO AD F ACC ULL ESS DRI VE 48 ( 68) 87 ( [ 55] 89) [102] 9( 8)[ 1 1039 ( 3] 1105 ( 1422) [1102] 13 ) [1275] 10 1056 ( 1428) [1111] 17 ( 17 ( 6) [9] 15) [20] JEWEL OSCO RI/ RO ACCESSDRI VE ARLINGTON HEIGHTS RD @ 39 ( 31)[ 48] MOBIL RI/RO ACCESS DR 1056 ( MOBILRI /RO 1428) [1111] ACCESSDRIVE CENTRAL EAST RI/ RO W EST RI /RO 36 ( 35) [47] 11 ( 9) [10] 47 ( 76) [66] 21 ( 13) [13] 3 ( 1) [1] ACCESS DRI VE ACCESS DRIVE ACCESS DRIVE 52 (58) [94] 6 (3) [1] 1060 (1417) [1364] 74 (77) [66] 1122 (1508) [1450] 44 (39) [54] 1120 (1479) [1465] GOLF 1183 (1335) [1236] ROAD 1165 (1295) [1230] ARLI NG TO N 65 (91) [70] 1103 (1235) [1159] 21 ( 18) [21] 2 ( 2) [2] 41 ( 47) [58] 15 (9) [7] LEGEND TO W NE SQ UARE 00 - WEEKDAY MIDDAY PEAK HOUR (12:00-1:00 PM) (00) - WEEKDAY PM PEAK HOUR (5:00-6:00 PM) [00] - SATURDAY MIDDAY PEAK HOUR (1:00-2:00 PM) ACCESS DRI VE Verilife Dispensary Year 2021 Base Traffic Volumes Arlington Heights, Illinois Kenig,Lindgren,O'Hara,Aboona,Inc. Job No: 20-182 Figure: 2 Characteristics of Verilife Dispensary The Verilife dispensary is open Monday through Sunday from 9:00 A.M. and 7:00 P.M. The number of trips generated by the existing Verilife dispensary was based on information obtained from the operator for customers and employees and is summarized in Table 1. It should be noted that the number of employees per shift varies between five and 13 depending on the time of the day. Table 1 TRIPS GENERATED BY THE EXISTING VERILIFE DISPENSARY Weekday Midday Weekday Evening Saturday Midday Peak Hour Peak Hour Peak Hour Daily In Out Total In Out Total In Out Total Verilife 35 35 70 32 32 64 36 36 72 300 Dispensary Access to the Jewel-Osco shopping center is provided via the following: • An existing full movement access drive on Arlington Heights Road located approximately 525 feet north of Golf Road. This access drive provides one inbound lane and two outbound lanes striped as an exclusive left-turn lane and an exclusive right-turn lane with outbound movements under stop sign control. • An existing right-in/right-out access drive on Arlington Heights Road located approximately 255 feet north of Golf Road. This access drive provides one inbound lane and one outbound lane with outbound movements under stop sign control. Left-turn movements are not feasible due to the provision of an existing median along Arlington Heights Road. • An existing right-in/right-out access drive on Arlington Heights Road located approximately 180 feet north of Golf Road. This access drive provides one inbound lane and one outbound lane with outbound movements under stop sign control. Left-turn movements are not feasible due to the provision of an existing median along Arlington Heights Road. • An existing right-in/right-out access drive on Golf Road located approximately 185 feet west of Arlington Heights Road. This access drive provides one inbound lane and one outbound lane with outbound movements under stop sign control. Left-turn movements are not feasible due to the provision of an existing median along Golf Road. • An existing full movement access drive on Golf Road located approximately 480 feet west of Arlington Heights Road. This access drive provides one inbound lane and two outbound lanes striped as an exclusive right-turn lane and a combined through/left-turn lane with outbound movements under stop sign control. 5 • An existing right-in/right-out access drive on Golf Road located approximately 840 feet west of Arlington Heights Road. This access drive provides one inbound lane and one outbound lane with outbound movements under stop sign control. Left-turn movements are not feasible due to the provision of an existing median along Golf Road. Traffic Evaluation Capacity analyses were performed for the key intersections included in the study area to determine the ability of the existing roadway system to accommodate existing traffic demands. Analyses were performed for the weekday midday, weekday evening, and Saturday midday peak hours for the Year 2021 base conditions. The traffic analyses were performed using the methodologies outlined in the Transportation Research Board’s Highway Capacity Manual (HCM), 6th Edition and analyzed using Synchro/SimTraffic 10 software. The analyses for the unsignalized intersections determine the average control delay to vehicles at an intersection. Control delay is the elapsed time from a vehicle joining the queue at a stop sign (includes the time required to decelerate to a stop) until its departure from the stop sign and resumption of free flow speed. The methodology analyzes each intersection approach controlled by a stop sign and considers traffic volumes on all approaches and lane characteristics. The ability of an intersection to accommodate traffic flow is expressed in terms of level of service, which is assigned a letter from A to F based on the average control delay experienced by vehicles passing through the intersection. The Highway Capacity Manual definitions for levels of service and the corresponding control delay for unsignalized intersections are included in the Appendix of this report. A summary of the traffic analysis results showing the level of service and delay (measured in seconds) for the intersections for the Year 2021 Base conditions are presented in Table 2. A discussion of each of the intersections follows. 6 Table 2 CAPACITY ANALYSIS RESULTS – UNSIGNALIZED INTERSECTIONS YEAR 2021 BASE CONDITIONS Weekday Midday Weekday Evening Saturday Midday Peak Hour Peak Hour Peak Hour Intersection LOS Delay LOS Delay LOS Delay Arlington Heights Road with Full Movement Access Drive • Northbound Left C 16.1 C 19.0 C 18.2 • Eastbound Approach C 23.2 E 41.4 D 29.3 o Left E 35.1 F 69.7 E 47.7 o Right C 16.7 C 19.8 C 19.4 Arlington Heights Road with Right-In/Right-Out Access Drive • Eastbound Approach B 11.5 B 11.7 B 12.1 Arlington Heights Road with Mobil Right-In/Right-Out Access Drive • Eastbound Approach B 11.5 B 11.9 B 11.8 Golf Road with Mobil Right-In/Right-Out Access Drive • Southbound Right C 16.0 C 19.6 C 20.7 Golf Road with Central Access Drive and Arlington Towne Square Access Drive • Northbound Approach D 34.2 F 62.9 E 45.9 • Eastbound Left C 18.3 D 32.6 D 28.1 • Westbound Left C 17.6 C 19.4 C 18.7 • Southbound Approach D 26.6 E 36.8 E 45.9 o Through/Left E 48.5 F 99+ F 98.9 o Right C 15.4 C 21.0 C 20.1 Golf Road with Right-In/Right-Out Access Drive • Southbound Right C 15.0 C 18.0 C 17.3 LOS = Level of Service Delay is measured in seconds. 7 Arlington Heights Road with Full Movement Access Drive The results of the capacity analysis indicate that the northbound left-turn movements currently operate at LOS C during the weekday midday, weekday evening, and Saturday midday peak hours. The eastbound right-turn movements are operating at LOS C during all three peak hours with 95th percentile queues of one to two vehicles. In addition, the eastbound left-turn movements currently operate at LOS E during the weekday midday and Saturday midday peak hours and LOS F during the weekday evening peak hour. This is normal and expected when a minor access drive intersects a major road such as Arlington Heights Road. It should be noted that the proximity of this intersection to the traffic signal at the intersection of Arlington Heights Road with Golf Road creates gaps that allow vehicles to enter and exit the site more efficiently. This is confirmed by the results of the volume-to-capacity (v/c) calculations which indicate that the ratios will be less than one during all three peak hours with the weekday evening peak hour being the highest at 0.59. In addition, based on field observations and a review of the traffic simulation, the southbound queues at the intersection of Golf Road with Arlington Heights Road generally do not extend to or beyond this access drive. As such, this access drive is adequate in accommodating the traffic generated by the Jewel-Osco shopping center. Arlington Heights Road with Right-In/Right-Out Access Drive The results of the capacity analysis indicate that the outbound movements currently operate at LOS B during the weekday midday, weekday evening, and Saturday midday peak hours with 95th percentile queues of one to two vehicles. As such, this access drive is adequate in accommodating the traffic generated by the Jewel-Osco shopping center. Arlington Heights Road with Mobil Right-In/Right-Out Access Drive The results of the capacity analysis indicate that the outbound movements currently operate at LOS B during the weekday midday, weekday evening, and Saturday midday peak hours with 95th percentile queues of one to two vehicles. As such, this access drive is adequate in accommodating the traffic generated by the Jewel-Osco shopping center. Golf Road with Mobil Right-In/Right-Out Access Drive The results of the capacity analysis indicate that the outbound movements currently operate at LOS C during the weekday midday, weekday evening, and Saturday midday peak hours with 95th percentile queues of one to two vehicles. As such, this access drive is adequate in accommodating the traffic generated by the Jewel-Osco shopping center. 8 Golf Road with Central Access Drive and Arlington Towne Square Access Drive The results of the capacity analysis indicate that the outbound right-turn movements are operating at LOS C during all three peak hours with 95th percentile queues of one to two vehicles. In addition, the outbound left-turn movements from the site onto Golf Road currently operate at LOS E during the weekday midday peak hour and LOS F during the weekday evening and Saturday midday peak hours. This is normal and expected when a minor access intersects a major road such as Golf Road. It should be noted that the proximity of this intersection to the traffic signal at the intersection of Arlington Heights Road with Golf Road creates gaps that allow vehicles to enter and exit the site more efficiently. This is confirmed by the results of the volume-to-capacity (v/c) calculations which indicate that the ratios will be less than one during all three peak hours with the Saturday midday peak hour being the highest at 0.54. The eastbound left-turn movements from Golf Road into the site currently operate at LOS C during the weekday midday peak hour and LOS D during the weekday evening and Saturday midday peak hours with 95th percentile queues of one to two vehicles which can be accommodated by the existing exclusive left-turn lane serving the Jewel- Osco shopping center. In addition, based on field observations and a review of the traffic simulation, the eastbound queues at the intersection of Golf Road with Arlington Heights Road generally do not extend past or beyond this access drive. As such, this access drive is adequate in accommodating the traffic generated by the Jewel-Osco shopping center. Golf Road with Right-In/Right-Out Access Drive The results of the capacity analysis indicate that the outbound movements currently operate at LOS C during the weekday midday, weekday evening, and Saturday midday peak hours with 95th percentile queues of one to two vehicles. As such, this access drive is adequate in accommodating the traffic generated by the Jewel-Osco shopping center. Overall, the results of the capacity analysis indicate that the existing access drives are adequate in accommodating the traffic of the Jewel-Osco shopping center and ensure that flexible access is provided. Parking Evaluation In order to determine the existing parking demand, parking occupancy surveys were conducted at the Jewel-Osco shopping center on Wednesday, November 3, 2021 through Sunday, November 7, 2021 every thirty minutes from 9:00 A.M. to 7:00 P.M., and the parking fields were divided into six parking zones as illustrated in Figure 3, provided in the Appendix. It should be noted that zones 5 and 6 are unmarked parking areas. Summaries of the parking occupancy surveys are provided in Tables 3 and 4. The parking occupancy surveys by area for Wednesday through Sunday are presented in Tables 5 through 9 (provided in the Appendix). • The Jewel-Osco shopping center has approximately 344 parking spaces. • Peak occupancy on Wednesday was 152 vehicles (44 percent) occurring at 12:30 P.M., resulting in a surplus of 192 parking spaces. • Peak occupancy on Thursday was 147 vehicles (43 percent) occurring at 1:30 P.M. and 2:30 P.M., resulting in a surplus of 197 parking spaces. 9 • Peak occupancy on Friday was 180 vehicles (52 percent) occurring at 3:30 P.M., resulting in a surplus of 164 parking spaces. • Peak occupancy on Saturday was 184 vehicles (53 percent) occurring at 1:30 P.M., resulting in a surplus of 160 parking spaces. • Peak occupancy on Sunday was 161 vehicles (47 percent) occurring at 12:00 P.M., resulting in a surplus of 183 parking spaces. • The average peak occupancy over the five-day period is 160 vehicles (47 percent) occurring at 1:30 P.M., resulting in a surplus of 184 parking spaces. As such, the existing parking supply of 344 parking spaces is adequate in accommodating the parking demand of the Jewel-Osco shopping center. 10 Table 3 PARKING OCCUPANCY SURVEYS SUMMARY Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday, Sunday, Time November 3, November November November November Average 2021 4, 2021 5, 2021 6, 2021 7, 2021 9:00 AM 98 111 111 107 103 106 9:30 AM 110 119 137 132 132 126 10:00 AM 116 118 133 143 125 127 10:30 AM 133 126 123 181 137 140 11:00 AM 135 142 138 168 135 144 11:30 AM 148 139 145 169 132 147 12:00 PM 146 141 152 151 138 146 12:30 PM 152 143 150 147 155 149 1:00 PM 140 143 158 164 158 153 1:30 PM 144 147 168 184 158 160 2:00 PM 138 145 153 169 161 153 2:30 PM 144 147 156 159 151 151 3:00 PM 142 141 151 140 128 140 3:30 PM 136 139 180 150 139 149 4:00 PM 135 146 176 120 143 144 4:30 PM 141 141 164 129 129 141 5:00 PM 126 134 144 121 131 131 5:30 PM 119 130 139 102 96 117 6:00 PM 125 128 130 102 71 111 6:30 PM 109 118 127 98 70 104 7:00 PM 83 103 119 83 67 91 Inventory 344 344 344 344 344 344 11 Table 4 PARKING OCCUPANCY SURVEYS SUMMARY – PERCENTAGE OCCUPANCY Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday, Sunday, Time November 3, November November November November Average 2021 4, 2021 5, 2021 6, 2021 7, 2021 9:00 AM 28% 32% 32% 31% 30% 31% 9:30 AM 32% 35% 40% 38% 38% 37% 10:00 AM 34% 34% 39% 42% 36% 37% 10:30 AM 39% 37% 36% 53% 40% 41% 11:00 AM 39% 41% 40% 49% 39% 42% 11:30 AM 43% 40% 42% 49% 38% 43% 12:00 PM 42% 41% 44% 44% 40% 42% 12:30 PM 44% 42% 44% 43% 45% 43% 1:00 PM 41% 42% 46% 48% 46% 44% 1:30 PM 42% 43% 49% 53% 46% 47% 2:00 PM 40% 42% 44% 49% 47% 44% 2:30 PM 42% 43% 45% 46% 44% 44% 3:00 PM 41% 41% 44% 41% 37% 41% 3:30 PM 40% 40% 52% 44% 40% 43% 4:00 PM 39% 42% 51% 35% 42% 42% 4:30 PM 41% 41% 48% 38% 38% 41% 5:00 PM 37% 39% 42% 35% 38% 38% 5:30 PM 35% 38% 40% 30% 28% 34% 6:00 PM 36% 37% 38% 30% 21% 32% 6:30 PM 32% 34% 37% 28% 20% 30% 7:00 PM 28% 32% 32% 31% 30% 31% Inventory 344 344 344 344 344 344 12 Traffic and Parking Evaluation Comparison The results of the current traffic analyses were compared with those conducted in April 2021 and indicated the following: • At the intersection of Arlington Heights Road with the full movement access drive, all of the movements and approaches currently operate at the same levels of service except for the following movements and approaches: o The eastbound approach LOS improved from D to C during the weekday midday peak hour and from F to E during the weekday evening peak hour. o The eastbound left turns improved from LOS F to LOS E during the Saturday midday peak hour. • At the intersection of Golf Road with Central Access Drive and Arlington Towne Square Access Drive, all of the movements and approaches currently operate at the same levels of service except for the following movements and approaches: o The northbound approach LOS improved from F to E during the Saturday midday peak hour. o The eastbound left turns changed from LOS C to LOS D during the weekday evening peak hour. • Based on field observations and a review of the traffic simulation, the southbound queues at the intersection of Golf Road with Arlington Heights Road will continue not to extend to or past the full movement access drive. • Based on field observations and a review of the traffic simulation, the eastbound queues at the intersection of Golf Road with Arlington Heights Road will continue not to extend to or past the full movement access drive. • Overall, the results of the capacity analysis indicate that the existing access drives are still adequate in accommodating the traffic generated by the Jewel-Osco shopping center. Similarly, a comparison of the parking studies indicated the following: • In August 2020, the average peak occupancy over the five-day period was 141 vehicles (41 percent) occurring at 2:30 P.M., resulting in a surplus of 203 parking spaces. • In April 2021, the average peak occupancy over the five-day period was 144 vehicles (42 percent) occurring at 2:30 P.M., resulting in a surplus of 200 parking spaces. • In November 2021, the average peak occupancy over the five-day period is 160 vehicles (47 percent) occurring at 1:30 P.M., resulting in a surplus of 184 parking spaces. 13 • In August 2020, the peak occupancy over the five-day period was 164 vehicles (48 percent) occurring on Friday at 3:30 P.M., resulting in a surplus of 182 parking spaces. • In April 2021, the peak occupancy over the five-day period was 163 vehicles (47 percent) occurring on Friday at 12:00 P.M., resulting in a surplus of 181 parking spaces. • In November 2021, the peak occupancy over the five-day period was 184 vehicles (53 percent) occurring at 1:30 P.M., resulting in a surplus of 160 parking spaces. The comparison indicates that the results of both studies are similar, confirming that the parking supply of 344 parking spaces continues to be adequate in accommodating the parking demand of the Jewel-Osco shopping center. Conclusion Based on the preceding evaluation, the following conclusions are made: • The results of the capacity analysis indicate that the existing access drives are adequate in accommodating the existing traffic generated by the Jewel-Osco shopping center that includes the existing Verilife Dispensary, ensuring that a flexible access system is provided. • The proximity of the access drives to the traffic signal at the intersection of Arlington Heights Road with Golf Road to the access drives creates additional gaps in the traffic flow which allow exiting movements, especially the left turns, to exit more efficiently. • The results of the parking study indicate that the parking supply of 344 parking spaces will continue to be adequate in accommodating the parking demand of the Jewel-Osco shopping center. 14 Parking Occupancy Surveys – Zones Parking Occupancy Survey Zones Figure 3 Parking Occupancy Surveys – Tables Table 5 PARKING OCCUPANCY SURVEYS – WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 3, 2021 Time Zone 1 Zone 2 Zone 3 Zone 4 Zone 5 Zone 6 Total 9:00 AM 46 14 9 24 4 1 98 9:30 AM 49 18 12 27 2 2 110 10:00 AM 64 8 13 28 2 1 116 10:30 AM 70 12 9 37 3 2 133 11:00 AM 79 18 9 27 1 1 135 11:30 AM 72 21 15 34 4 2 148 12:00 PM 76 15 15 36 2 2 146 12:30 PM 84 15 11 37 4 1 152 1:00 PM 73 14 11 38 3 1 140 1:30 PM 74 16 12 35 5 2 144 2:00 PM 76 19 10 28 3 2 138 2:30 PM 79 19 11 30 3 2 144 3:00 PM 79 18 9 31 3 2 142 3:30 PM 65 19 11 35 2 4 136 4:00 PM 69 21 9 29 5 2 135 4:30 PM 78 20 7 29 5 2 141 5:00 PM 69 16 6 28 4 3 126 5:30 PM 64 14 9 28 2 2 119 6:00 PM 69 10 7 34 3 2 125 6:30 PM 56 12 5 30 4 2 109 7:00 PM 43 16 4 16 3 1 83 Inventory 125 64 58 97 0 0 344 Table 6 PARKING OCCUPANCY SURVEYS – THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 4, 2021 Time Zone 1 Zone 2 Zone 3 Zone 4 Zone 5 Zone 6 Total 9:00 AM 52 19 10 21 5 4 111 9:30 AM 58 17 12 22 3 7 119 10:00 AM 61 18 10 23 3 3 118 10:30 AM 67 13 10 31 2 3 126 11:00 AM 73 19 12 30 3 5 142 11:30 AM 73 16 12 31 1 6 139 12:00 PM 77 14 10 36 1 3 141 12:30 PM 73 22 11 29 5 3 143 1:00 PM 86 13 13 29 1 1 143 1:30 PM 83 14 14 32 2 2 147 2:00 PM 83 11 11 36 3 1 145 2:30 PM 80 13 13 36 4 1 147 3:00 PM 74 15 13 33 5 1 141 3:30 PM 76 11 9 35 5 3 139 4:00 PM 83 14 10 33 5 1 146 4:30 PM 79 11 13 31 6 1 141 5:00 PM 78 9 9 34 3 1 134 5:30 PM 71 14 7 34 4 0 130 6:00 PM 71 8 10 36 3 0 128 6:30 PM 64 8 8 30 8 0 118 7:00 PM 56 12 6 25 4 0 103 Inventory 125 64 58 97 0 0 344 Table 7 PARKING OCCUPANCY SURVEYS – FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 5, 2021 Time Zone 1 Zone 2 Zone 3 Zone 4 Zone 5 Zone 6 Total 9:00 AM 58 15 8 22 5 3 111 9:30 AM 73 20 7 29 4 4 137 10:00 AM 73 18 7 27 5 3 133 10:30 AM 72 15 8 20 5 3 123 11:00 AM 75 18 10 28 3 4 138 11:30 AM 82 18 7 33 2 3 145 12:00 PM 74 18 12 42 3 3 152 12:30 PM 79 18 11 39 2 1 150 1:00 PM 91 19 10 33 3 2 158 1:30 PM 93 20 13 35 5 2 168 2:00 PM 85 18 9 33 6 2 153 2:30 PM 84 18 9 36 7 2 156 3:00 PM 82 17 7 36 8 1 151 3:30 PM 96 20 7 52 4 1 180 4:00 PM 96 20 10 44 5 1 176 4:30 PM 88 16 9 42 6 3 164 5:00 PM 88 17 8 28 2 1 144 5:30 PM 83 15 8 30 3 0 139 6:00 PM 70 14 9 34 3 0 130 6:30 PM 72 13 7 33 2 0 127 7:00 PM 66 11 6 32 4 0 119 Inventory 125 64 58 97 0 0 344 Table 8 PARKING OCCUPANCY SURVEYS – SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 6, 2021 Time Zone 1 Zone 2 Zone 3 Zone 4 Zone 5 Zone 6 Total 9:00 AM 46 18 12 27 2 2 107 9:30 AM 65 22 12 29 1 3 132 10:00 AM 72 21 14 31 2 3 143 10:30 AM 83 31 15 47 2 3 181 11:00 AM 87 22 11 40 4 4 168 11:30 AM 85 22 12 42 5 3 169 12:00 PM 77 13 13 42 3 3 151 12:30 PM 79 14 14 37 1 2 147 1:00 PM 83 23 14 38 4 2 164 1:30 PM 98 24 14 41 5 2 184 2:00 PM 84 19 13 48 3 2 169 2:30 PM 78 21 14 41 3 2 159 3:00 PM 68 21 13 33 3 2 140 3:30 PM 66 23 15 40 4 2 150 4:00 PM 72 10 14 17 5 2 120 4:30 PM 63 15 14 26 9 2 129 5:00 PM 54 11 14 35 6 1 121 5:30 PM 51 11 9 27 3 1 102 6:00 PM 58 8 7 26 2 1 102 6:30 PM 55 9 6 24 3 1 98 7:00 PM 49 6 4 21 2 1 83 Inventory 125 64 58 97 0 0 344 Table 9 PARKING OCCUPANCY SURVEYS – SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 7, 2021 Time Zone 1 Zone 2 Zone 3 Zone 4 Zone 5 Zone 6 Total 9:00 AM 54 17 7 21 3 1 103 9:30 AM 64 22 12 29 4 1 132 10:00 AM 59 20 11 33 1 1 125 10:30 AM 70 21 9 32 4 1 137 11:00 AM 60 25 12 31 6 1 135 11:30 AM 72 21 10 24 4 1 132 12:00 PM 68 24 13 31 1 1 138 12:30 PM 75 24 10 38 7 1 155 1:00 PM 88 19 9 36 5 1 158 1:30 PM 76 22 9 48 2 1 158 2:00 PM 78 25 9 42 6 1 161 2:30 PM 72 20 9 42 6 2 151 3:00 PM 60 13 9 38 6 2 128 3:30 PM 69 16 8 40 5 1 139 4:00 PM 64 20 7 43 6 3 143 4:30 PM 64 16 7 35 6 1 129 5:00 PM 59 16 8 44 4 0 131 5:30 PM 46 12 8 27 3 0 96 6:00 PM 39 8 5 18 1 0 71 6:30 PM 40 7 3 15 5 0 70 7:00 PM 34 5 4 17 7 0 67 Inventory 125 64 58 97 0 0 344 Recreational Cannabis Survey Parking Impact on Local Communities June 2020  Introduction In order to determine the potential impact on available parking by recreational cannabis dispensaries, seven area communities were surveyed on their experiences so far with their respective dispensaries. These communities were Rolling Meadows (Nature’s Care Dispensary), Niles (RISE Dispensaries), Evanston (Med Men), Elmwood Park (Sunnyside Cannabis), Addison (Earth Med Dispensary), Mundelein (Rise Dispensaries), and North Aurora (Verilife Dispensary). Of these seven, four have indicated no persistent parking problems following the initial high demand in January (the time of recreational cannabis legalization). However, three have indicated that their community has experienced persistent parking issues from these facilities, with patrons illegally parking, parking in adjacent neighborhoods, and blocking adjacent driveways. This report will contain a summary the experiences of each of the above referenced communities, as well as a conclusion with key findings and recommendations for parking policy, should the Village revisit the stance on recreational cannabis sales. A summary chart with relevant information will also be provided at the end of this report for quick reference and comparison, in addition an exhibit on code-required parking for the existing medicinal cannabis dispensary in Arlington Heights (Verilife - 1816 S. Arlington Heights Road). Rolling Meadows Nature’s Care Dispensary Rolling Meadows is one of the three communities that has experienced persistent parking issues with their dispensary. Nature’s Care, located at 975 Rohlwing Road, occupies a 5,600 square-foot freestanding industrial building in a predominantly industrial area. The dispensary has 17 on-site parking spaces, with no code-required parking assigned to this use. Rolling Meadows has stated that patrons of Nature’s Care regularly park 1 to 3 blocks away from the facility, and walk to the dispensary in the road, as the area does not have sidewalks. Neighboring properties have also been blocking off their driveways when not in use to discourage use of their parking lots by patrons of the dispensary. Peak times tend to be around noon, as well as between the hours of 5 PM and 6 PM, with Thursdays and Fridays being the busiest days. From this experience, Rolling Meadows would recommend a parking ratio of 5 to 6 spaces per 1,000 square feet, which is close to the Village’s current required parking ratio for medical office spaces (1 space for every 200 square-feet). Niles RISE Dispensaries Niles has indicated that they have not experienced persistent parking issues with their dispensary. RISE Dispensary, located at 9621 N. Milwaukee Avenue, occupies a 8,000 square-foot freestanding retail building in a predominantly commercial area. The dispensary building is located on an outlot, sharing parking with another freestanding retail building. Overflow parking is available immediately to the east of the outlot, within a shopping center. The dispensary has 45 shared on-site parking spaces, not counting the aforementioned overflow parking. Niles has required parking for this facility set at 3 spaces for every 1,000 square feet of floor area, for a total of 24 required spaces. So far, Niles believes that this is adequate, as no parking issues have been reported. Peak utilization times are unknown. From this experience, Niles would recommend a parking ratio of 3 spaces per 1,000 square feet of floor area, which is close to the Village’s current required parking ratio for retail (1 space for every 300 square-feet of floor area). Evanston Med Men Dispensary Evanston has also indicated that they have not experienced any parking issues with their dispensary. Med Men, located at 1804 Maple Avenue, occupies a 2,400 square-foot street-front tenant space within a public parking garage. The dispensary is in a dense, mixed-use area in Downtown Evanston. The dispensary has no dedicated parking spaces, with no code-required parking. However, as mentioned above the location is within a public parking garage, which provides 1,400 paid parking spaces for patrons of the dispensary. Evanston believes this arrangement is adequate with respect to parking, and did not provide any recommendations with respect to required parking ratios. Elmwood Park Sunnyside Cannabis Elmwood Park has stated they have not experienced any parking issues with their dispensary. Sunnyside Cannabis, located at 7955 W. Grand Avenue, occupies a 5,000 square-foot street-front tenant space. The dispensary is in a mixed use commercial area. Per information provided by Elmwood Park, the dispensary has immediate access to 15 parking spaces, and as part of their approval purchased a 20 space off-site parking area, located approximately 2 blocks from their location. There is no code-required parking for this use within Elmwood Park’s code, though as mentioned the City required the purchase of the off-site parking facility as part of their approval. Elmwood Park believes this arrangement is adequate with respect to parking, and did not provide any recommendations with respect to required parking ratios. Peak demand appears to occur between 2 PM and 3 PM on week- ends, and around 6 PM on weekdays.  Addison Earth Med Dispensary Addison is one of the three communities that has been experiencing continual parking issues with their dispensary. Earth Med, located at 852 S. Westgate Street, occupies a 6,000 square-foot freestanding industrial building within a predominantly industrial area. The dispensary appears to have 13 on-site parking spaces based upon aerial imagery, with an assigned code required parking ratio of 1 space per 180 square feet (Addison’s required parking ratio for general retail). Applying this to the gross square-footage of the building, this results in a code requirement of 33 spaces. Addison did not clarify if Earth Med received a parking variation, or if the ratio was applied only to the retail sales area instead of gross floor area. Parking issues include patrons of the dispensary illegally parking, parking in neighboring areas, and obstructing neighboring driveways. Addison did not provide a recommended parking ratio to meet the needs of the dispensary. Peak utilization occurs around noon on weekends, and around 6 PM on weekdays. Mundelein RISE Dispensaries Mundelein has stated they have also experienced parking issues with their dispensary. RISE Dispensary, located at 1325 Armour Boulevard, occupies a 4,000 square-foot freestanding industrial building. The dispensary is in a predominantly industrial area. The dispensary has 15 on-site parking spaces. Mundelein has an assigned code-required parking ratio of 1 space per 5,000 square-feet of floor area, plus 1 space per 2 employees. It’s assumed that, with 6 employees, the total amount of code required parking would be 4 spaces. Parking issues include illegal parking (with over 400 citations issued since January 1st of 2020) parking on neighbor- ing properties, and obstructing neighboring driveways. At times, Mundelein states that there have been up to 125 customers per hour accessing the facility. However, they believe that doubling or tripling the required parking ratio would meet typical demand. Mundelein believes that the number of customers at this location is artificially high, driven primarily by their proximity to the Wisconsin border and the lack of other dispensaries in the immediate area. it is believed that once additional dispensaries open nearby, the number of customers at this facility will drop. Peak demand appears to occur between 1 PM and 3 PM, and around 5 PM and 6 PM.  North Aurora Verilife Dispensary North Aurora has indicated that, with the exception of the opening rush at the beginning of the year, they have not had any issues with respect to parking for their dispensary. Verilife, located at 161 S. Lincolnway Street, occupies a 1,800 square-foot space within a multi-tenant commercial building. The building is located within a predominantly commercial area. Per information provided by North Aurora, the dispensary has 144 on-site parking spaces, with a code required surplus of approximately 50 spaces per the mix of uses within the building. North Aurora has a code-required parking ratio of 4 spaces per 1,000 square-feet of floor area, for a total of 8 required spaces. This ratio is similar to the Village required parking ratio for Beauty Shops (1 space per 250 square-feet of floor area). North Aurora recommends either increasing the required parking ratio, or adding a minimum number of spaces to account for peak times at smaller facilities (such as a 20 space minimum). However, as mentioned previously North Aurora has stated that they have not experienced any parking issues since legalization of recreational cannabis in January. Peak utilization occurs between 1 PM and 3 PM, and between 5 PM and 6 PM. Conclusion & Recommendations While there seems to be a 50% chance of parking issues arising from recreational cannabis dispensaries based upon feedback from the surveyed communities, several key conditions appear to contribute to a higher chance of deficient parking. Firstly, all communities experiencing parking issues have dispensaries located in industrial areas, typically in smaller freestanding buildings. These sites tend to have lower on-site parking than comparable retail sites. Additionally, due to on-street parking restrictions in industrial areas, in place to preserve adequate turning movements and access for semi trucks, on street parking is either limited or nonexistent, resulting in patrons seeking parking on adjacent properties and in adjacent neighborhoods. If Arlington Heights is to reconsider the stance on recreational cannabis sales, such facilities should be allowed in business districts only. Sites in business districts are likely to have more substantial on-site parking availability, as well as more likely to have the ability to offer overflow parking for periods of peak demand. Peak times for these facilities appear to be during noon hours and evenings, typically during times other businesses operate. Given this fact, it should be assumed that dispensaries would not be able to utilize a shared parking arrangement with facilities that operate during normal business hours. With respect to required parking, a ratio of 1 space per 200 square-feet of floor area, with a minimum of 20 spaces (whichever is greater), will likely be sufficient to support the needs of the business. However, it should be noted that due to the proximity to existing facilities in Rolling Meadows, Addison, Niles, and Evanston, as well as the distance from neighboring states, it is unlikely that Arlington Heights would experience the surge in customers experienced by Mundelein. Recreational cannabis dispensaries are a desired service by many, and do offer the opportunity to generate respectable sales tax revenue. However, based upon the experiences of other communities, if permitted within the Village careful consideration of parking requirements is essential to prevent these facilities from negatively impacting adjacent areas.  Exhibit B Arlington Heights Verilife Medicinal Dispensary Verilife Dispensary is located in a multi-tenant shopping center (Arlington Square), at 1816 S. Arlington Heights Road. The dispensary occupies three units within the center, comprising a total of 4,840 square-feet of space. Arlington Square is divided into two primary parts, those being Jewel-Osco and the northern string of seven tenant spaces. The shopping center has 367 parking spaces, with 290 spaces proximal to Jewel, and 77 spaces proximal to the seven tenant spaces. This is illustrated further on in this exhibit. The shopping center also has two outlots in close proximity (Starbucks and Mobil) which have additional parking for their customers, and are not included in this analysis. Per the parking summary on the next page, Verilife has a code required parking ratio of 1 space per 200 square-feet of floor area, the Village requirement for medical space. In total, Verilife requires 24 parking spaces out of the 77 close to their tenant space. Accounting for the mix of uses within the remaining four tenant spaces, there is a surplus per code of 24 spaces in this portion of the parking lot. Accounting for the code-required parking surplus for Jewel, there is an overall parking surplus of 108 spaces per code for Arlington Square overall.