Planning & Zoning Commission
Regular MeetingDeKalb, IL · April 18, 2018
Minutes
MINUTES
CITY OF DEKALB
PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION
April 18, 2018
The Planning and Zoning Commission held a Meeting on April 18, 2018 at the City of
DeKalb Municipal Building, 200 S. Fourth St., DeKalb, Illinois. Vice Chair David Castro
called the meeting to order at 6:00 PM.
A. ROLL CALL
Recording Secretary, Linda Odom called the roll. Planning and Zoning
Commission members present were Katharina Barbe, Vicki Buckley, David
Castro and Jerry Wright. Members absent were Chair Christina Atherton,
Matthew Crull and Deborah Nier.
City staff present were Principal Planner Dan Olson, Community Development
Director Jo Ellen Charlton and Recording Secretary Linda Odom.
B. APPROVAL OF THE AGENDA (Additions/Deletions)
Vice Chair Castro requested a motion to approve the April 18, 2018 agenda as
presented. Ms. Barbe motioned to approve the agenda as presented. Mr. Wright
seconded the motion, and the motion was approved by unanimous voice vote.
C. APPROVAL OF MINUTES
March 21, 2018 – Ms. Buckley motioned to approve the minutes as presented,
Ms. Barbe seconded the motion, and the motion was approved by unanimous
voice vote.
D. PUBLIC PARTICIPATION (Open Floor to Anyone Wishing to Speak on Record)
None
E. OLD BUSINESS
1. Continued Public Hearing on a petition by Stefan Wereminski, applicant, and
Blackhawk Road, LLC, owner, to amend Planned Development Ordinance No.
2017-028 to eliminate the requirement for a commercial kitchen and amend the
Final Plans regarding the parking lot, handicap accessibility and landscaping at
the Sigma NU Fraternity located at 1114 Blackhawk Road.
Vice Chair Castro opened the public hearing at 6:02 pm. Stefan Wereminski,
applicant representing the owner, Blackhawk Road, LLC, went over the
commercial kitchen plan and amended final plan regarding the parking lot,
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handicap accessibility and landscaping. He went over the reasons for the re-
located handicap accessible parking spaces and access into the building. He
added they will re-strip the previous handicap parking spaces and will add the
additional trees as shown on the approved plan. Mr. Wereminski said the
students residing in the fraternity have opted for the meal plan through NIU so
the commercial kitchen is not necessary and they are therefore requesting the
requirement be removed. He went over the changes in the kitchen plan per the
drawings provided to the Commission.
Principal Planner Olson went over the staff report dated April 13, 2018 provided
in the Commissioner’s packets. He stated all the items that needed to be
addressed in the temporary certificate of occupancy have been completed and
recommended the Commission proceed with the hearing and a
recommendation. Mr. Olson went over the changes that were made to the site
plan/landscape plan and summarized the change to the kitchen plan. He stated
the sample motion has been revised and was provided to the Commissioner’s
(dated 4-18-18). Mr. Olson noted the one change from the previous sample
motion was the requirement to add three shade trees (2 ½” min.) to the site
including the right-of-way instead of adding two ornamental trees (2” min.) on
the property.
Vice Chair Castro gave the public a chance to speak. No one from the public
spoke.
Vice Chair Castro asked if the State Fire Marshall inspection of the accessible
lift has any implication on the Commission’s decision. Planner Olson responded
no and that an inspection on the lift is scheduled for April 26th. Vice Chair Castro
also asked if someone could randomly come in and install a stove in the
fraternity. Mr. Wereminski indicated they do weekly inspections on the property
and would not allow a stove in the building. Planner Olson also replied that the
City does annual inspections and would catch any violations.
Vice Chair Castro closed the Public Hearing at 6:19pm.
Ms. Barbe moved based upon the submitted petition and testimony presented,
the Planning and Zoning Commission forward its findings of fact and
recommend to the City Council approval of an amendment to Planned
Development Ordinance No. 2017-28 to eliminate the requirement for a
commercial kitchen and amend the Final Plan regarding the parking lot,
handicap accessibility and landscaping at the Sigma NU Fraternity located at
1114 Blackhawk Road as indicated on the Site Plan/Landscape Plan dated 10-
30-17 prepared by Roman T. Holowka - Architect and shown as Exhibit A
subject to the following conditions:
1. The Site Plan/Landscape Plan dated 10-30-17 be revised to show:
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a. The addition of three shade trees (2 1/2” min.) on the site including the
ROW, per the approval of the Community Development Director.
b. A note indicating the existing line of vegetation along the east side of the
site adjacent to 912 Edgebrook Drive be trimmed back to increase
visibility per the approval of the Community Development Director.
c. The existing dumpster along the east aisle of the parking lot.
2. The Revised Kitchen Plan is approved as shown on Exhibit B.
3. The two existing handicap spaces in the mid-point of the west parking aisle
(adjacent to building) be re-striped to regular spaces prior to a final
occupancy permit being issued for the building.
Ms. Buckley seconded the motion. A roll call vote was taken. Ms. Barbe – yes,
Ms. Buckley – yes, Mr. Castro – yes, Mr. Wright – yes. Motion passes 4-0-3.
Mr. Crull, Ms. Nier and Chair Atherton were absent.
F. NEW BUSINESS
1. Public Hearing on a petition by the City of DeKalb as applicant and Ken
Straman, TSAPA Associates, LLC and David M. Jacobson as owners for
approval of an amendment to Ordinance 96-33 to add permitted and special
uses to the property located at 850, 890 and 930 Pappas Drive, which is zoned
“PD-C” Planned Development Commercial District.
Mr. Castro opened the public hearing at 6:21pm. Principal Planner Olson,
representing the City, went over the staff report dated April 13, 2018 and
summarized the amendments to Ordinance 96-33 to add permitted and special
uses to the properties located at 850, 890 and 930 Pappas Drive. He stated all
the owners of the properties have approved the proposed use list and staff
recommends approval. Planner Olson indicated that Dave Jacobson, one of the
property owners (850 Pappas Drive), is in attendance if there are any questions.
Mr. Wright asked how they came up with the special use list. Planner Olson
responded that they mostly took it from the list in the “LC” Light Commercial
Zoning District with some modifications. Mr. Castro asked if the Annie Glidden
North (AGN) project effects the proposed amendments. Planner Olson replied
the proposed amendments address some of the issues that have come up in
AGN discussions, such as adding medical clinics to the list of permitted uses.
He also mentioned the amendments will help in the implementation of the Plan
and the land use recommendations.
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Vice Chair Castro gave the public a chance to speak. No one from the public
spoke and he closed the public hearing at 6:29 pm. The Commissioners did not
have any further questions.
Ms. Buckley moved based upon the submitted petition and testimony presented,
the Planning and Zoning Commission recommend to the City Council approval
an amendment to Planned Development Ordinance 96-33 to add permitted and
special uses to the property located at 850, 890 and 930 Pappas Drive per the
attached list indicated on Exhibit A and that language be added to the Ordinance
that the “LC” Light Commercial District regulations in the current UDO be used
if not covered in the Ordinance. Mr. Wright seconded the motion.
A roll call vote was taken. Ms. Barbe – yes, Ms. Buckley – yes, Mr. Castro –
yes, Mr. Wright – yes. Motion passes 4-0-3. Mr. Crull, Ms. Nier and Chair
Atherton were absent.
G. REPORTS
Principal Planner Olson mentioned the next Planning and Zoning Commission
meeting will be May 9, 2018. He noted there is one public hearing scheduled,
which will be for the Pizza Hut on W. Lincoln Highway, which is requesting to re-
zone their property in order to construct a new building. He added there may be
an additional agenda item, but it has not been scheduled yet. He also reported
that on April 9, 2018 the City Council approved the petition by the DeKalb School
District for the addition of a 32-space parking lot at Founders Elementary School.
Mr. Olson also noted that Chair Atherton had asked at the last Commission
meeting if there was a limit as to how many times a public hearing could be
continued. He stated he researched the UDO and Commission’s by-laws and
could not find any such restriction. He stated that the Commission has the
authority to approve or deny any petition in front of them.
H. ADJOURNMENT
Mr. Wright motioned to adjourn, Ms. Barbe seconded the motion, and the motion
was approved by unanimous voice vote. The meeting adjourned at 6:33PM.
Respectfully Submitted,
Linda Odom, Recording Secretary
Minutes were approved by the Planning and Zoning Commission on May 9, 2018.
Agenda
DeKalb Municipal Building
Council Chambers
200 S. Fourth St., 2nd Floor
DeKalb, IL 60115
AGENDA
Planning and Zoning Commission
April 18, 2018
6:00 PM
A. ROLL CALL
B. APPROVAL OF AGENDA (Additions or Deletions)
C. APPROVAL OF MINUTES
1. March 21, 2018
D. PUBLIC PARTICIPATION (Open Floor to Anyone Wishing to Speak on Record)
E. OLD BUSINESS
1. Continued Public Hearing on a petition by Stefan Wereminski, applicant, and
Blackhawk Road, LLC, owner, to amend Planned Development Ordinance No.
2017-028 to eliminate the requirement for a commercial kitchen and amend the
Final Plans regarding the parking lot, handicap accessibility and landscaping at the
Sigma NU Fraternity located at 1114 Blackhawk Road.
F. NEW BUSINESS
1. Public Hearing on a petition by the City of DeKalb as applicant and Ken Straman,
TSAPA Associates, LLC and David M. Jacobson as owners for approval of an
amendment to Ordinance 96-33 to add permitted and special uses to the property
located at 850, 890 and 930 Pappas Drive, which is zoned “PD-C” Planned
Development Commercial District.
G. REPORTS
H. ADJOURNMENT
MINUTES
CITY OF DEKALB
PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION
March 21, 2018
The Planning and Zoning Commission held a Meeting on March 21, 2018 at the City of
DeKalb Municipal Building, 200 S. Fourth St., DeKalb, Illinois. Chair Atherton called the
meeting to order at 6:00 PM.
A. ROLL CALL
Recording Secretary, Linda Odom called the roll. Planning and Zoning
Commission members present were Chair Christina Atherton, Katharina Barbe,
Vicki Buckley and Matthew Crull. Members absent were David Castro, Deborah
Nier and Jerry Wright.
City staff present were Principal Planner Dan Olson and Recording Secretary
Linda Odom.
B. APPROVAL OF THE AGENDA (Additions/Deletions)
Chair Atherton requested a motion to approve the March 21, 2018 agenda as
presented. Ms. Barbe motioned to approve the agenda as presented, Ms. Buckley
seconded the motion, and the motion was approved by unanimous voice vote.
C. APPROVAL OF MINUTES
February 21, 2018 – Ms. Buckley motioned to approve the minutes as presented,
Ms. Barbe seconded the motion, and the motion was approved by unanimous
voice vote.
D. PUBLIC PARTICIPATION (Open Floor to Anyone Wishing to Speak on Record)
None
E. NEW BUSINESS
1. Public Hearing on a petition by Stefan Wereminski, applicant, and Blackhawk
Road, LLC, owner, to amend Planned Development Ordinance No. 2017-028
to eliminate the requirement for a commercial kitchen and amend the Final
Plans regarding the parking lot, handicap accessibility and landscaping at the
Sigma NU Fraternity located at 1114 Blackhawk Road.
Chair Atherton asked Planner Olson to report on this item. Principal Planner
Olson went through the staff report dated March 16, 2018 provided in the
Commissioner’s packets. He noted the history of the project and summarized
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the request stating the temporary certificate for the site expired on February 28,
2018. Mr. Olson said conditions were included with the temporary certificate of
occupancy including requiring the owner to add an accessible lift, replacing all
doors and submitting a zoning application to eliminate the commercial kitchen
requirement. He stated the City did receive a zoning application to amend the
Ordinance to remove the commercial kitchen requirement, however the work
on the accessible lift and doors is not yet complete. Mr. Olson continued by
mentioning the initial public hearing scheduled for February 21, 2018 and was
continued to March 21, 2018 because the work was not complete. He added
the City and owner have been meeting to discuss the schedule for completion
of the required work, however it has not been completed yet. He said staff is
recommending the hearing be continued to Wednesday, April 18, 2018 so the
conditions in the temporary certificate of occupancy can be adequately
addressed.
Mr. Crull moved that the public hearing for 1114 Blackhawk Road be continued
to Wednesday, April 18, 2018 at 6:00 PM in the DeKalb City Council Chambers.
Ms. Buckley seconded the motion. The motion was approved by unanimous
voice vote of the members present.
2. Public Hearing on a petition by DeKalb Community Unit School District 428 for
approval of a Special Use Permit to allow for the addition of a 32-space parking
lot to the east of the existing school building located at 821 S. 7th Street
(Founders Elementary School), which is zoned “SFR2” Single Family
Residential District.
Tammy Carson, Director of Facility Operations for the DeKalb School District,
stated the school has added new programs so they need more parking spaces
for staff members and visitors. Ms. Carson presented the new parking lot design
that they have worked on with the City. Jeff Linkenheld, Civil Engineer for Arc
Design Resources, gave a presentation to the Commission regarding the
request for a Special Use Permit to allow for the addition of a 32-space parking
lot to the east of the school building. Mr. Linkenheld went over the design and
layout of the parking lot and how it ties in with the existing one-way drives. He
mentioned they did look at putting the parking lot behind the building, however
it would conflict with the playground area. He said the parking lot was recently
approved by the school board with construction starting this summer and
completed by fall.
Chair Atherton opened the hearing up to the public for questions and comments.
John Anderson, 844 S. 7th St., DeKalb, commented on the history of the school
and stated he has lived on S. 7th St. for 30 years. He mentioned that traffic at
the school is heavy at night and people are parking on the side streets while
kids are being picked up. He commented that he is against putting the parking
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lot along 7th St. as proposed and believes the parking could be put somewhere
else on the lot such as behind the school or adjacent to Taylor St.
There were no other public comments.
Planner Olson went through the staff report dated March 16, 2018 provided in
the Commissioner’s packets. He commented the proposed parking lot fits in
with the flow of the existing parking and traffic in the area. He added the
applicant is proposing to add more landscaping than what is required and has
worked with the City to place it where it was most beneficial. Planner Olson
noted the proposed parking lot meets the Unified Development Ordinance
requirements and meets the standards for a Special Use. Mr. Olson added the
City received one e-mail from a resident, Mr. Rich Kakkuri at 418 Culver St.,
indicating his support for the request. Planner Olson stated the staff
recommends approval of the special use request, which will allow the school
district to provide additional parking for visitors and staff and will follow the UDO
requirements and will not be detrimental to the surrounding area.
Chair Atherton asked for additional explanation of the landscape plan. Planner
Olson went through the plan again indicating the applicant took the number of
plantings required and located them in areas that would be most beneficial,
including screening the two existing parking lots to the east of the building.
Chair Atherton then asked if any Commissioners had questions.
Ms. Barbe asked why the parking lot cannot go behind the school. Ms. Carson
of the school district responded they looked at all options and felt the proposed
location worked best. She noted that special needs children have programs that
bring visitors who cannot enter at the rear of the building. She added there are
a lot of students behind the school on the playground and they do not want more
vehicles back there causing conflicts and taking away play area for the students.
Ms. Carson also pointed out they do not want visitors mixing with the students
in the play area. She added the only visitor’s entrance is at the northeast side
of the building so the proposed location of the new parking lot makes sense.
She noted the northeast entrance has the security measures in place to provide
for a safe building.
Ms. Barbe also noted she would not want to see a parking lot across the street
if she lived along S. 7th St. and asked if there was a way to screen the parking
more. Ms. Carson said there are safety issues with the bushes and limited areas
for snow storage in the new parking lot. She added for some night programs
they could park in the front or back of the building as they do allow for entrance
to the back of the building once the school day is over. Mr. Linkenheld
responded they looked into shrubs on 7th street and this is similar to the plan at
Clinton Rosette a few years ago. He commented that motorists will still enter
from Taylor St. and exit on S. 7th St. at two locations. Ms. Carson admitted that
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traffic does backup on Culver Street when students are being picked up. Ms.
Carson noted they will not be transplanting the six existing trees that are in the
area of the new parking lot. She added they will be planting new 2 ½ inch caliper
trees instead. Chair Atherton asked about utilizing the area to the north and
northeast of the school building for parking. Ms. Carson replied that there is a
lot of foot traffic in that area and they would be concerned for the safety of
students walking. Chair Atherton asked if there will be a cement barrier at the
east end of the new parking spaces. Mr. Linkenheld replied there would not be
a barrier, but an 18” wide ribbon curb, and the parking stalls are about 10’ from
the edge of the sidewalk (Right-of-Way).
Chair Atherton gave the public one more chance to speak. John Anderson of
844 S. 7th St. asked if they could put the parking spaces off Taylor Street.
Chair Atherton closed the public portion of the hearing. The Commissioners did
not have any further questions.
Planner Olson reminded everyone they are looking at the proposal and plan the
applicant has presented, not different locations for the parking lot. He
commented that another option could be to add more shrubs to the area
between the new parking lot and S. 7th St. for screening purposes.
Mr. Crull moved that based upon the submitted petition and testimony
presented, the Planning and Zoning Commission forward its findings of fact and
recommend to the City Council approval of a Special Use Permit to allow for the
addition of a 32-space parking lot to the east of Founders Elementary School
located at 821 S. 7th St., subject to the conditions listed on Exhibit A along with
the added condition that the applicant explore the addition of shrubbery between
the proposed parking lot and S. 7th St. Ms. Buckley seconded the motion.
A roll call vote was taken. Ms. Barbe – yes, Ms. Buckley – yes, Mr. Crull – yes
and Chair Atherton – yes. Motion passes 4-0-3. Mr. Castro, Ms. Nier and Mr.
Wright were absent.
F. REPORTS
Principal Planner Olson mentioned the next Planning and Zoning Commission
meeting will be April 4, 2018 but added there are no public hearings scheduled as
of yet. He added at the April 18, 2018 meeting there will be the continued hearing
for 1114 Blackhawk Road and perhaps a few other agenda items. He reported that
the City Council approved the text amendments regarding self-service storage
facilities at their March 12th meeting.
Chair Atherton asked if there is a maximum number of public hearing continuances
allowed per project. Planner Olson said he would check the UDO, but he did not
think there was. He said he would also check the Commission by-laws.
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G. ADJOURNMENT
Ms. Barbe motioned to adjourn, Ms. Buckley seconded the motion, and the
motion was approved by unanimous voice vote. The meeting adjourned at
6:49PM.
Respectfully Submitted,
Linda Odom, Recording Secretary
Minutes were approved by the Planning and Zoning Commission on .
STAFF REPORT
April 13, 2018
TO: Planning and Zoning Commission
FROM: Jo Ellen Charlton, Community Development Director
Dan Olson, Principal Planner
RE: Amendments to Planned Development Ordinance No. 2017-28 to
eliminate the requirement for a commercial kitchen and amend the Final
Plans regarding the parking lot, handicap accessibility and landscaping
(1114 Blackhawk Road)
I. GENERAL INFORMATION
A. Purpose Amendments to Planned Development to
eliminate the requirement for a
commercial kitchen and amend the Final
Plans regarding the parking lot, handicap
accessibility and landscaping for the
fraternity located on the subject site
B. Owner/Applicant Blackhawk Road, LLC/Stefan Wereminski
C. Location and Size 1114 Blackhawk Road/ 0.7 acres
D. Existing Zoning and Land Use PD-R Planned Development Residential;
Sigma NU Fraternity House
E. Surrounding Zoning and Land Use North– “MFR2”; Greek Housing,
apartments
South – “MFR2”; Greek Housing,
apartments
East – “MFR2”;Greek Housing,
apartments
West – “LC” Light Commercial; vacant
commercial building
F. Comprehensive Plan Designation High Density Residential
II. BACKGROUND AND ANALYSIS
On May 22, 2017 the City Council approved Ordinance 2017-28 which re-zoned the .7
acre site at 1114 Blackhawk Road to the “PD-R” Planned Development Residential
District to allow for the re-establishment of a fraternity of up to 45 residents. The Sigma
NU Fraternity was issued a temporary certificate of occupancy in late November, 2017 to
occupy the building. The certificate expired on February 28, 2018. Conditions were
included with the temporary certificate of occupancy including requiring the owner to add
an accessible lift, replacing all doors and submitting a zoning application to eliminate the
commercial kitchen requirement.
The City did receive a zoning application in January, 2018 to amend the Ordinance to
remove the commercial kitchen requirement. The accessible lift has been recently
installed and is awaiting an inspection from the State Fire Marshal. The doors have also
been installed and inspected by the City. The initial public hearing scheduled for
February 21, 2018 was continued to March 21, 2018 and continued again to April 18,
2018 because the work was not complete. Since the work has been completed, we
would recommend the Commission proceed with the public hearing.
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The applicant has requested the elimination of the commercial kitchen requirement that
is in the Planned Development Ordinance for the site. The language in the Ordinance
required “operation of a full-service restaurant/cafeteria for residents and their guests”.
The Ordinance also called for the kitchen to have a code compliant hood and exhaust
system installed with an ANSUL fire suppression system.
The originally proposed commercial kitchen was to include the following:
• Shelving
• Back shelf hood
• Fire suppression system
• 10 burner range with ovens
• Refrigerator
• Freezer
• Work tables
• Hand sink
• Microwave oven (2)
• Toaster oven
• 3 compartment sink with wall shelves and pre-rinse
The applicant has indicated that the students residing in the building have opted for the
meal plan through NIU as this is the most convenient choice for them and offers access
to the cafeterias on the weekends. Because of this student choice, the applicant is stating
the commercial kitchen is not necessary and is requesting the requirement be removed.
They are requesting and have installed in the kitchen a modified plan which includes the
following items.
The modified plan includes:
• Triple basin sink
• Hand washing sink
• Microwave oven (2)
• Toaster oven
• Refrigerator
• Freezer
• Work tables
• 3 compartment sink with wall shelves and pre-rinse
With this equipment the students will be able to store and prepare food not made on the
premises. In addition, it will provide the residents what they need without the expense of
a full commercial kitchen.
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As work on the interior of the building and exterior of the site progressed, a few changes
were made and are shown on the revised site plan/landscape plan in your packets. The
two handicap spaces originally planned at the south end of the west parking aisle were
moved to the far north end of the parking aisle. This is due to a change in the proposed
handicap access into the building from the north side of the building to the west side. A
new walk was added from the north end of the parking lot, along the north side of the
building to the west entrance. The previously proposed sidewalk from the south end of
the parking lot around the front of the building became unnecessary and was therefore
not constructed.
Additional landscaping was proposed for the site with the expansion of the parking lot to
include new shrubs at the entrances to Kimberly Drive and Edgebrook Drive and four new
trees along the west side of the site. The shrubs have been installed, however the four
new trees were not planted due in part to the new sidewalk location. Staff is
recommending that two of the four trees be installed in exchange for the existing line of
vegetation along the east side of the site that is adjacent to 912 Edgebrook Drive be
thinned out to increase visibility. The City owns 912 Edgebrook Drive and there is interest
to increase the visibility of that property from the west.
III. RECOMMENDATION
Sample Motion:
Based upon the submitted petition and testimony presented, I move that the Planning and
Zoning Commission forward its findings of fact and recommend to the City Council
approval of an amendment to Planned Development Ordinance No. 2017-28 to eliminate
the requirement for a commercial kitchen and amend the Final Plan regarding the parking
lot, handicap accessibility and landscaping at the Sigma NU Fraternity located at 1114
Blackhawk Road as indicated on the Site Plan/Landscape Plan dated 10-30-17 prepared
by Roman T. Holowka - Architect and shown as Exhibit A subject to the following
conditions:
1. The Site Plan/Landscape Plan dated 10-30-17 be revised to show:
a. The addition of two ornamental trees (2” min.) along the western portion of
the site.
b. A note indicating the existing line of vegetation along the east side of the
site adjacent to 912 Edgebrook Drive be trimmed back to increase visibility
per the approval of the Community Development Director.
c. The existing dumpster along the east aisle of the parking lot.
2. The Revised Kitchen Plan is approved as shown on Exhibit B.
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3. The two existing handicap spaces in the mid-point of the west parking aisle
(adjacent to building) be re-striped to regular spaces prior to a final occupancy
permit being issued for the building.
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EXHIBIT A
REMODEL SIGMA NU FRATERNITY HOUSE
1114 BLACKHAWK ROAD
DEKALB, ILLINOIS
REVISED KITCHEN PLAN - EXHIBIT B
Current Plan for Kitchen at 1114 Blackhawk Road
Currently the students have opted for a meal plan through the university as this is most convenient
for them in addition to allowing them to have access to the cafeterias on the weekend. Because of
the students' choice, we are requesting that the commercial kitchen requirement be amended. We
ask for this since the students will have no use of a full commercial kitchen without an onsite chef,
which is something they did not want. Because of this, we are requesting a modified plan which
would include the following:
Triple basin sink
Hand washing sink
A microwave on a stainless steel commercial work station
A toaster oven on a stainless steel commercial work station
A refrigerator
A freezer
With this equipment, the students will be able to refrigerate any leftover food they bring back from
the university cafeterias and can reheat them. Additionally, this will allow them to store any frozen
items and prepare them.
This plan is ideal as a full commercial kitchen, the plans of which have been included with the costs,
is very expensive. Considering the students have opted for the university meal plans and have no
need for a full commercial kitchen, we are hoping the city will agree to this modified plan. In this
way, the students will have a dedicated space to store and prepare food they have brought back
from the university cafeterias. We hope that the City of DeKalb will also favor this plan as it will
allow us to provide what the students actually need at current without the additional cost burden of
installing a full commercial kitchen that will not be used. We thank you for your consideration.
LEGAL NOTICE
NOTICE is hereby given that a public hearing will be held before the DeKalb Planning
and Zoning Commission at its regular meeting on Wednesday, February 21, 2018, at 6:00
p.m. in the DeKalb Municipal Building, 200 South Fourth Street, DeKalb, Illinois, on a
petition by Stefan Wereminski, applicant, and Blackhawk Road, LLC, owner, to amend
Planned Development Ordinance No. 2017-28 to eliminate the requirement for a
commercial kitchen and amend the Final Plans regarding the parking lot, handicap
accessibility and landscaping at the Sigma NU Fraternity located at 1114 Blackhawk
Road, and any related amendments deemed necessary pursuant to public hearing and
review.
The subject property is located at 1114 Blackhawk Road, DeKalb, IL and has a Parcel
Identification Number (PIN) of 08-15-176-021.
All interested persons are invited to appear and be heard at the time and place listed
above. Interested persons are also encouraged to submit written comments on these
proposals to the City of DeKalb, Community Development Department, 200 South Fourth
Street, DeKalb, Illinois, 60115 by 5:00 p.m. on Wednesday, February 14, 2018.
Further information is available from the Community Development Department, (815)
748-2060.
Christina Atherton, Chairman
DeKalb Planning and Zoning Commission
COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT DEPARTMENT
STAFF REPORT
April 13, 2018
TO: DeKalb Planning and Zoning Commission
FROM: Jo Ellen Charlton, Community Development Director
Dan Olson, Principal Planner
RE: Amendments to Ordinance 96-33 to add permitted and special uses to the property
located at 850, 890 and 930 Pappas Drive
I. GENERAL INFORMATION
A. Purpose Amendments to Ordinance 96-33 to add permitted
and special uses to the property located at 850, 890
and 930 Pappas Drive
B. Location/Size 850, 890 and 930 Pappas Dr./ 3 acres
C. Petitioner City of DeKalb
D. Existing Zoning PD-C, Planned Development Commercial
E. Existing Land Use Commercial
F. Proposed Land Use Commercial
G. Surrounding Zoning and Land Use North: LC; Gas Station
South: MFR2; Multi-Family Residential
East: GC and MFR2; Gas Station, Church
West: PD-R; Multi-Family Residential
H. Comprehensive Plan Designation Commercial
II. BACKGROUND AND ANALYSIS
The City of DeKalb is the applicant in a petition to amend Ordinance 96-33 to add permitted and
special uses to the properties located at 850 (Jimmy Johns, Laundromat), 890 (Lukulos) and 930
(Rosati’s) Pappas Drive. Ordinance 96-33 was approved on March 11, 1996 and granted PD-C,
Planned Development Commercial zoning for the subject sites. The Ordinance also granted PD-
R, Planned Development Residential zoning for the multi-family (apartments) development to the
west. The Ordinance did not include a list of permitted or special uses or specific zoning standards
that were to be followed. It is presumed the “LC” Light Commercial or “GC” General Commercial
District list of permitted and special use and zoning standards were used for the buildings and the
uses that occupied them since construction. The “LC” and “GC” Districts do have different
permitted and special uses with the “GC” District having a broader list of commercial/retail uses.
The City initiated the petition since the Ordinance from 1996 did not make it clear what uses would
be permitted or required through a special use permit. “LC” Light Commercial zoning is the
predominate commercial zoning in the surrounding area (see zoning map provided in packet). The
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7-Eleven at the southeast corner of W. Hillcrest Dr. and Annie Glidden Rd. and Burritoville to the
east (1026 W. Hillcrest Dr.) are the only “GC” General Commercial zoned properties in the area.
In developing the list of permitted and special uses, staff looked at the “NC” Neighborhood
Commercial and “LC” Light Commercial Districts. The list closely follows the “LC” District with
just a few changes. A few uses were removed since there is little chance they would locate there
due to the size and layout/design of the buildings (e.g. hotels, public utility facilities, theaters, car
washes and gas stations). Medical clinics is listed as a permitted use although it’s a special use in
the “LC” District. It has been mentioned during discussions on the Annie Glidden North (AGN)
Plan that a medical clinic may be a desired use in the area, so it is listed as a permitted use. Uses
related to day care centers such as pre-schools, learning centers and after-school facilities was also
added to the list of permitted uses. The owners of the three properties have approved of the list
and all the existing uses in the three buildings are listed as permitted uses. A non-conforming
situation will not be created with the proposed amendment.
III. CONCLUSIONS AND RECOMMENDATIONS
Staff would recommend approval of the proposed amendment, which will make it clear what
uses will be permitted or special at the three properties. We are also recommending that language
be added to the Ordinance that the “LC” Light Commercial District regulations in the current
UDO be used if not covered in the Ordinance.
Sample Motion:
Based upon the submitted petition and testimony presented, I move that the Planning and Zoning
Commission recommend to the City Council approval an amendment to Planned Development
Ordinance 96-33 to add permitted and special uses to the property located at 850, 890 and 930
Pappas Drive per the attached list indicated on Exhibit A and that language be added to the
Ordinance that the “LC” Light Commercial District regulations in the current UDO be used if not
covered in the Ordinance.
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EXHIBIT A
Proposed Use List For 850-930 Pappas Dr. Planned Development Amendment
PERMITTED USES
• Accessory Uses;
• Automobile parts and accessory stores;
• Banks and other financial institutions, not including drive-through facilities;
• Bicycle stores; sales, rental, and repair;
• Catering establishments, including pizza delivery;
• Churches;
• Clothing and shoe stores; sales and repair;
• Clubs, lodges, meeting halls;
• Day care centers (compliant with IL State regulations), pre-schools, learning centers and after
school facilities;
• Department, discount and variety stores;
• Drop-off cleaning establishments and laundries;
• Drug stores;
• Financial institutions, not including drive-through facilities;
• Food stores and grocery stores; convenience stores (excluding motor fuel on the premises); meat
markets and bakeries;
• Furniture stores with repair and re-upholstery only as an accessory use;
• Greenhouses, nurseries, garden supply and seed stores;
• Hardware stores;
• Household appliance stores, sales, service, and rental;
• Interior decorating stores, including carpet, paint, and wallpaper stores;
• Laundromats, self-serve;
• Medical and dental offices including medical clinics;
• Museums and art galleries;
• Musical instrument stores, sales and repair;
• Office supply stores;
• Offices and office buildings for accountants, bookkeepers, architects, engineers, planners,
financial consultants, income tax preparers, insurance salespersons, lawyers, real estate
salespersons, real estate brokers, real estate appraisers, and other similar type offices;
• Optical sales, examinations;
• Pet stores and animal grooming shops;
• Public buildings used by any department of the City, School District, Township, Park District,
County, State, and Federal governments; except for vehicle maintenance, raw material storage
and other similar type facilities.
• Public buildings used by any departments of the City, School District, Township, Park District,
County, State, or Federal governments, except for vehicle maintenance, raw material storage and
other similar type facilities;
• Radio and television stores, sales and service;
• Radio, television and recording studios;
• Recreation centers, health clubs, athletic clubs, and fitness centers;
• Restaurants (fast-food), but not including drive-through facilities;
• Restaurants, with or without alcohol (2008-064);
• Schools for business, professional or technical training;
• Service facilities including barber shops and beauty shops; copying and duplicating services;
artists' studios; photographers; locksmith; shoe repair; tailors; music and dance instruction
studios; typing and stenography services; suntan parlors; travel agencies and ticketing offices;
and other similar type uses.
• Specialty shops including antique shops; art and school supplies; bookstores; camera shops,
including film developing; card and stationery shops; candy shops; florists; newspaper and
magazine stores; gift and novelty shops; jewelry stores; pet shops; record shops; hobby shops;
and other similar type uses;
• Sporting goods stores;
• Toy stores;
• Video sales and rental stores.
SPECIAL USES
• All permitted or special uses and developments which include drive-through facilities;
• Amusement establishments, but limited to bowling alleys, indoor skating rinks, swimming pools,
video arcades, pinball and other similar non-gambling machine or table games (but specifically
excluding activities involving the discharge of firearms, which are separately addressed herein as
firing ranges);
• Animal boarding facilities;
• Animal hospitals and veterinary clinics;
• Banquet halls;
• Bars, taverns, and package liquor stores;
• Dwelling units when located above the ground floor, with an allowed commercial use on the
ground floor;
• Group homes;
• Hospitals;
• Laboratories, medical, dental, research, and technical;
• Outdoor seating, service, dining and/or recreation areas accessory to any restaurant, bar, tavern,
club, lodge or meeting hall (2008-064);
• Retail Tobacco Stores (see Article 7.17);
• Video Gaming Establishments.
Property Owners – 850-930 Pappas Dr. – Petition to Amend Planned Development Ord. 96-33
Address: 850 Pappas Dr.
PIN #: 0816276003
Owner: David M. Jacobson
818 Sunnymeade Trl.
DeKalb, IL 60115
Address: 890 Pappas Dr.
PIN #: 0816276002
Owner: Ken Straman
4625 34th St.
Rock Island, IL 61201
Address: 930 Pappas Dr.
PIN #: 0816276001
Owner: TSAPA Associates LLC
632 Oakland Dr.
DeKalb, IL 60115
Proposed Use List For Pappas Planned Development Amendment
PERMITTED USES
• Accessory Uses;
• Automobile parts and accessory stores;
• Banks and other financial institutions, not including drive-through facilities;
• Bicycle stores; sales, rental, and repair;
• Catering establishments, including pizza delivery;
• Clothing and shoe stores; sales and repair;
• Department, discount and variety stores;
• Drop-off cleaning establishments and laundries;
• Drug stores;
• Financial institutions, not including drive-through facilities;
• Food stores and grocery stores; convenience stores (excluding motor fuel on the premises); meat
markets and bakeries;
• Furniture stores with repair and re-upholstery only as an accessory use;
• Greenhouses, nurseries, garden supply and seed stores;
• Hardware stores;
• Household appliance stores, sales, service, and rental;
• Interior decorating stores, including carpet, paint, and wallpaper stores;
• Laundromats, self-serve;
• Medical and dental offices;
• Museums and art galleries;
• Musical instrument stores, sales and repair;
• Office supply stores;
• Offices and office buildings for accountants, bookkeepers, architects, engineers, planners,
financial consultants, income tax preparers, insurance salespersons, lawyers, real estate
salespersons, real estate brokers, real estate appraisers, and other similar type offices;
• Optical sales, examinations;
• Pet stores and animal grooming shops;
• Public buildings used by any department of the City, School District, Township, Park District,
County, State, and Federal governments; except for vehicle maintenance, raw material storage
and other similar type facilities.
• Public buildings used by any departments of the City, School District, Township, Park District,
County, State, or Federal governments, except for vehicle maintenance, raw material storage and
other similar type facilities;
• Radio and television stores, sales and service;
• Radio, television and recording studios;
• Recreation centers, health clubs, athletic clubs, and fitness centers;
• Restaurants (fast-food), but not including drive-through facilities;
• Restaurants, with or without alcohol (2008-064);
• Schools for business, professional or technical training;
• Service facilities including barber shops and beauty shops; copying and duplicating services;
artists' studios; photographers; locksmith; shoe repair; tailors; music and dance instruction
studios; typing and stenography services; suntan parlors; travel agencies and ticketing offices;
and other similar type uses.
• Specialty shops including antique shops; art and school supplies; bookstores; camera shops,
including film developing; card and stationery shops; candy shops; florists; newspaper and
magazine stores; gift and novelty shops; jewelry stores; pet shops; record shops; hobby shops;
and other similar type uses;
• Sporting goods stores;
• Theaters, indoor and auditoriums;
• Toy stores;
• Video sales and rental stores.
SPECIAL USES
• All permitted or special uses and developments which include drive-through facilities;
• Amusement establishments, but limited to bowling alleys, indoor skating rinks, swimming pools,
video arcades, pinball and other similar non-gambling machine or table games (but specifically
excluding activities involving the discharge of firearms, which are separately addressed herein as
firing ranges);
• Animal boarding facilities;
• Animal hospitals and veterinary clinics;
• Banquet halls;
• Bars, taverns, and package liquor stores;
• Car washes;
• Dwelling units when located above the ground floor, with an allowed commercial use on the
ground floor;
• Gasoline stations and any other establishments selling motor fuel on the premises, but not
including vehicle repair;
• Group homes;
• Hospitals and clinics;
• Laboratories, medical, dental, research, and technical;
• Outdoor seating, service, dining and/or recreation areas accessory to any restaurant, bar, tavern,
club, lodge or meeting hall (2008-064);
• Retail Tobacco Stores (see Article 7.17);
• Video Gaming Establishments.
March 28, 2018
Dear Property Owner:
The DeKalb Planning and Zoning Commission will consider a request on the petition by the City
of DeKalb as applicant and Ken Straman, TSAPA Associates, LLC and David M. Jacobson as
owners for approval of an amendment to Ordinance 96-33 to add permitted and special uses to
the property located at 850, 890 and 930 Pappas Drive, which is zoned “PD-C” Planned
Development Commercial District.
The DeKalb Planning and Zoning Commission will review this request and hold a public hearing
at its meeting on Wednesday, April 18, 2018 at 6:00 p.m. The meeting will be at the DeKalb
Municipal Building, 200 South Fourth Street, DeKalb, Illinois. As a property owner within 250
feet of the above-mentioned property, you are encouraged to attend this meeting to learn about and
comment on the proposal.
You are also welcome to submit any written comments you may have on the proposal no later than
Wednesday, April 11, 2018. You may submit written comments regarding the request on the
enclosed comment sheet by mail to the address listed above, or by e-mail to
dan.olson@cityofdekalb.com. All comments will be shared with the Commission and included in
the public record. Additional information regarding the public hearing and request can be found
on the City of DeKalb’s web page at http://www.cityofdekalb.com/1103/Public-Hearings.
If you have any questions about this request, please feel free to contact the Community
Development Department at (815) 748-2060.
Sincerely,
Dan Olson
Principal Planner
Enclosures
CC: Mayor
City Council
Acting City Manager
Planning and Zoning Commission
Applicant
850-930 Pappas Dr. – Amend Planned Development
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LEGAL NOTICE
NOTICE is hereby given that a public hearing will be held before the DeKalb Planning and
Zoning Commission at its regular meeting on Wednesday, April 18, 2018, at 6:00 p.m. in the
DeKalb Municipal Building, 200 South Fourth Street, DeKalb, Illinois, on the petition by the
City of DeKalb as applicant and Ken Straman, TSAPA Associates, LLC and David M. Jacobson
as owners for approval of an amendment to Ordinance 96-33 to add permitted and special uses to
the property located at 850, 890 and 930 Pappas Drive, which is zoned “PD-C” Planned
Development Commercial District.
The property is commonly described as 850, 890 and 930 Pappas Drive and has Parcel
Identification Numbers (PIN) of 08-16-276-003, 08-16-276-002 and 08-16-276-001.
All interested persons are invited to appear and be heard at the time and place listed above.
Interested persons are also encouraged to submit written comments on these proposals to the City
of DeKalb, Community Development Department, 200 South Fourth Street, DeKalb, Illinois,
60115 by 5:00 p.m. on Wednesday, April 11, 2018. Additional information regarding the public
hearing can be found on the City of DeKalb’s web page at
http://www.cityofdekalb.com/1103/Public-Hearings
Further information is available from the Community Development Department by calling (815)
748-2060.
Christina Atherton, Chairman
DeKalb Planning and Zoning Commission
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