Planning and Zoning Board

APPROVED MINUTES OF THE MEETING OF THE PLAN COMMISSION AND ZONING BOARD OF APPEALS VILLAGE OF NILES COOK COUNTY, ILLINOIS June 3, 2013 * The Niles Plan Commission and Zoning Board of Appeals was called to order at 7:00 P.M. Chairman Kanelos asked everyone to stand for the Pledge of Allegiance. Present along with Chairman Thomas Kanelos was Village Attorney Joseph Annunzio and Commissioners Karen Dimond, Thomas Surace, Angelo Troiani and Barbara Nakanishi. Also present was Charles Ostman, Director of Community Development and Bruce Sylvester, Senior Planner. Commissioners Robert Schulter and Morgan Dubiel were absent. Chairman Kanelos asked if there were any additions, clarifications or corrections to the minutes of May 6, 2013. There were none. Vice-Chairman Dimond moved to approve the minutes of May 6, 2013. Seconded by Commissioner Nakanishi, on roll call the vote was: AYES: 4 Dimond, Surace, Nakanishi, Kanelos NAYS: 0 PASS: 1 Troiani ABSENT: 2 Schulter, Dubiel There being four (4) affirmative votes the motion carried. NEW BUSINESS 13-ZP-15 Requesting a Special Use permit for a proposed child care center at 7429 North Milwaukee Avenue, Niles. 13-ZP-14 Proposed text amendment to defined Money Transmitter Services, Consumer Installment Lenders and Vehicle Title-Loan Businesses as Special Uses. 13-ZP-16 Proposed plat of subdivision to divide the existing parcel at 8619 Park Lane into 2 separate parcels. Chairman Kanelos called for the first item on the agenda. 13-ZP-15 Requesting a Special Use permit for a proposed child care center at 7429 North Milwaukee Avenue, Niles. Bruce Sylvester, Senior Planner, stepped to the podium to present the case. Page 1 of 5  APPROVED MINUTES OF THE MEETING OF THE PLAN COMMISSION AND ZONING BOARD OF APPEALS VILLAGE OF NILES COOK COUNTY, ILLINOIS June 3, 2013 * Mr. Sylvester explained that the proposed day-care center required a special use permit and described that it would be located in the former school-room space at St. John’s church. Mr. Sylvester stated that, if approved, the request would satisfy several of the goals of the Villages 2030 comprehensive plan; that other department heads had no comments on the proposal; and that staff believed the proposal met all applicable requirements to receive a special use permit. Mr. Sylvester stated that staff recommended approval of the requested special use permit. Chairman Kanelos asked for the petitioner to come forward. Shilan Callaghan, 7521 N. Octavia, Chicago, IL came to the podium and was sworn in. She and her partner, Ana Bursau, wish to open a child care center on the grounds of St. John Lutheran Church. Ms. Callaghan explained that she has been in the day care field for fifteen years working for others. She feels she is more than qualified to open a day care center of her own. She has worked with Ms. Bursau for three years and this is something they are anxious to pursue. There were a few questions from some of the Commissioners but they were asked and answered fully. Chairman Kanelos entertained a motion. Commissioner Nakanishi moved to approve case 13-ZP-15 requesting a Special Use permit for a proposed child care center at 7429 North Milwaukee Avenue, Niles. Seconded by Vice-Chairman Dimond, on roll call the vote was: AYES: 5 Dimond, Surace, Troiani, Nakanishi, Kanelos NAYS: 0 ABSENT: 2 Schulter, Dubiel There being five (5) affirmative votes the motion carried. Chairman Kanelos added this Board is a recommending Board to the Board of Trustees who can either confirm or negate this decision. It will be necessary for the petitioner to contact Mr. Ostman and ask to be placed on the Board of Trustees agenda. The petitioner will then be notified of the date. Anyone in the audience who would like to be informed as to the date this will be heard by the Board of Trustees, leave your name and address with the recording secretary. Page 2 of 5  APPROVED MINUTES OF THE MEETING OF THE PLAN COMMISSION AND ZONING BOARD OF APPEALS VILLAGE OF NILES COOK COUNTY, ILLINOIS June 3, 2013 * Chairman Kanelos called for the second item on the agenda. 13-ZP-14 Proposed text amendment to define Money Transmitter Services, Consumer Installment Lenders and Vehicle Title-Loan Businesses as Special Uses. Charles Ostman, Director of Community Development, presented this case. Mr. Ostman explained that the Plan Commission had reviewed this matter earlier this year and recommended approval of a text amendment to modify the rules for banks, pay-day loan businesses, vehicle title loan businesses and similar institutions. At that time, staff had suggested changing the zoning ordinance so that banks without drive-up windows would be reclassified as ‘permitted’ uses rather than as ‘special uses’. At that time, the Plan Commission recommended approval of the proposed changes. After the Plan Commission took action on this matter, Mr. Ostman realized that that staff wished to keep banks—with or without drive-up windows—as special uses, and so the recommended text amendment had not been taken to the Village Board for action. Staff was now recommending a new text amendment that would keep banks as ‘special’ uses. Chairman Kanelos asked for a motion. Vice-Chairman Dimond moved to approve case 13-ZP-14 - Proposed text amendment to define Money Transmitter Services, Consumer Installment Lenders and Vehicle Title-Loan Businesses as Special Uses. Seconded by Commissioner Nakanishi, on roll call the vote was: AYES: 5 Dimond, Surace, Troiani, Nakanishi, Kanelos NAYS: 0 ABSENT: 2 Schulter, Dubiel There being five (5) affirmative votes the motion carried. Chairman Kanelos called for the third and final item on tonight’s agenda. 13-ZP-16 Proposed plat of subdivision to divide the existing parcel at 8619 Park Lane into 2 separate parcels. Bruce Sylvester came to the podium and presented this case. He explained the proposal is to split the existing parcel at 8619 Park Lane into two new parcels; that the proposal would satisfy several of the Village’s 2030 Comprehensive Plan goal; and that the proposal met the applicable zoning Page 3 of 5  APPROVED MINUTES OF THE MEETING OF THE PLAN COMMISSION AND ZONING BOARD OF APPEALS VILLAGE OF NILES COOK COUNTY, ILLINOIS June 3, 2013 * requirements for lot area and width. Mr. Sylvester stated that staff recommended approval of the proposed subdivision. Attorney Paul Kolpak, 6767 N. Milwaukee Ave., Niles, came to the podium representing the petitioner, Alice Kosing. He explained there was a house on the entire property at one time but it has since been demolished. Now the petitioner is looking to divide the existing lot. Chairman Kanelos asked for a motion on this case. Commissioner Troiani moved to approve 13-ZP-16 - Proposed plat of subdivision to divide the existing parcel at 8619 Park Lane into 2 separate parcels. Seconded by Commissioner Nakanishi, on roll call the vote was: AYES: 5 Dimond, Surace, Troiani, Nakanishi, Kanelos NAYS: 0 ABSENT: 2 Schulter, Dubiel There being five (5) affirmative votes the motion carried. Chairman Kanelos added this Board is a recommending Board to the Board of Trustees who can either confirm or negate this decision. It will be necessary for the petitioner to contact Mr. Ostman and ask to be placed on the Board of Trustees agenda. The petitioner will then be notified of the date. Anyone in the audience who would like to be informed as to the date this will be heard by the Board of Trustees, leave your name and address with the recording secretary. Chairman Kanelos then entertained a motion to adjourn. Commissioner Surace moved to adjourn. Seconded by Commissioner Dimond, on roll call the vote was: AYES: 5 Dimond, Surace, Troiani, Nakanishi, Kanelos NAYS: 0 ABSENT: 2 Schulter, Dubiel There being five (5) affirmative votes the motion carried. The meeting adjourned at 7:30 p.m. Page 4 of 5  APPROVED MINUTES OF THE MEETING OF THE PLAN COMMISSION AND ZONING BOARD OF APPEALS VILLAGE OF NILES COOK COUNTY, ILLINOIS June 3, 2013 * * For whatever reason, the sound system did not record the meeting. These minutes do not contain complete presentations and conversations that took place. Kathleen Janessa, Recording Secretary Page 5 of 5