Plan Commission
Regular MeetingSkokie, IL · April 4, 2024
Agenda
Meeting Agenda
Plan Commission Meeting
Thursday, April 4, 2024 at 7:30 P.M.
Village of Skokie
Council Chambers
5127 Oakton Street
Skokie, IL 60077
I. Call to Order/Declaration of Quorum
II. Roll Call
III. Approval of Minutes
IV. New Business
2024-01P – Special Use Permit: 4022 Main Street
MSP II LLC- Series B, on behalf of Kristina Perez Thomas, requests a special use permit in a B1 Service
Commercial zoning district for a limited-service restaurant for Soul Good Coffee at 4022 Main Street, resulting
in a parking deficit of 15 parking spaces, the amount by which the requirements for the new use exceed the
previous use, as required by Sections 118-201(3) and 118-218(4) of the Skokie Village Code, and any other
relief discovered during the review of this case.
2024-02P – Special Use Permit: 4022 Main Street
MSP II LLC- Series B, on behalf of Kristina Perez Thomas, requests a special use permit in a B1 Service
Commercial zoning district for outdoor dining at Soul Good Coffee at 4022 Main Street, and any relief
discovered during the review of this case.
PIN: 10-22-218-059-0000
2024-03P – Special Use Permit: 8229 Christiana Avenue
Jose Rafael Munoz Olivares requests a special use permit for an automotive repair facility in a M3 Industrial
zoning district and any relief discovered during the review of this case.
PIN: 10-23-408-011-0000
2024-04P – Special Use Permit: 8014 Lincoln Avenue
MDG 8000 North Lincoln Owner LLC, on behalf of Thomas H. Griseta, requests a special use permit for a co-
working office in a CX Core Mixed-Use district and any relief discovered during the review of this case.
PINs: 10-21-413-014-0000, 10-21-413-025-0000, 10-21-413-026-0000, 10-21-413-030-0000, 10-21-413-036-
0000, and 10-21-413-037-0000
V. Old Business
VI. Public Comment (for non-agenda items)
Next Meeting will be April 18, 2024 at 7:30 P.M.
VII. Adjournment
Written comments can be submitted by email to publiccomments@skokie.org or by mail to Village of
Skokie, Attn: Johanna L. Nyden, Community Development Director, 5127 Oakton Street, Skokie, Illinois,
6077; or via the Village’s drop box located by the public entry to Village Hall.
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Plan Commission Meeting Minutes
Date: December 7, 2023
PLAN COMMISSION MEMBERS PRESENT: Paul Luke - Chair
Jeff Burman - Vice-Chair
Scott Berman, Cindy Franklin,
and Ross Mathee
PLAN COMMISSION MEMBERS ABSENT: Talia Gevaryahu, Vijai Gupta,
Erica Crohn-Minchella, and
Peter Ousley
STAFF PRESENT: Tyler Kobylski, Asst Corporation Counsel,
Johanna Nyden, Community Dev. Director,
Paul Reise, Planning Manager, and
Marlene Bargamian, Administrative Assistant
(I) CALL TO ORDER
A quorum being present, Chair Luke called the meeting to order at 7:30 PM.
(II) APPROVAL OF MINUTES
A motion to approve the minutes of the November 16, 2023 meeting was made by
Commissioner S. Berman and seconded by Vice-Chair J. Burman.
Ayes: Unanimous voice vote.
(III) RULING ON NOTICE
Assistant Corporation Counsel Kobylski determined that notice was proper and correct.
(IV) CASE DESCRIPTION
Case 2023-31P – Site Plan Approval: 5202-5250 Old Orchard Road
Zeller OOT, LLC, on behalf of GW Property Group, LLC, requests to modify an existing site
plan approval for a planned development in an OR Office Research zoning district in order to
convert the 2 existing 7-story office buildings at 5202 and 5250 Old Orchard Road into an
office and 245-unit residential mixed-use development, retain the existing clinic at 5230 Old
Orchard Road, and convert the upper deck of the existing parking garage into a recreational
space for use by the residential tenants, and any relief discovered during the review of this
case.
PIN: 10-09-102-063-0000
Developers and contract purchasers, Mitch Goltz, of GW Property Group and Tom Drake, of
The Drake Group presented the case. They are proposing to add new housing stock on Old
Orchard Road by adapting and re-using a mostly vacant office development into a residential
+ limited office development. They commented that the staff report was very thorough and
complete. Current drawings and proposed renderings were displayed. The signage sizes will
stay the same as will some of the ground floor entryways.
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The north and south towers are basically identical with a mix of studio, one, two, and three-
bedroom units. The north tower will have a limited number of residential units on the ground
floor along with offices which have long-term leases. There will be recessed balconies and
some operational windows. They will also be making improvements to the garage adding
new signage and EV charging stations. Guest parking will be located on the ground floor of
the garage as well as outdoor spaces. They spoke of re-purposing the top deck of the
parking garage into recreational and amenities space for a pool, games, yoga, pickleball, and
bocce ball.
Chairman Luke inquired about the mix of office space within a residential building. Mr. Goltz
stated that the upper floors will be secured for the residential units and the ground floor
spaces would be for the commercial uses. No retail spaces are being considered for this
development.
Commissioner Berman asked the total number of spaces in the garage. Mr. Goltz answered
that they have 740 parking spaces available even after the garage roof transformation.
Commissioner Franklin asked if they will be looking to add more office uses in the future.
She questioned if the 1st floor is all commercial. Mr. Goltz responded saying that the north
tower is a combination of 1st floor commercial (longer leaseholds) with some residential. In
the future, both buildings will be totally residential once office leases expire.
Commissioner Mathee noted that they are not required to include any affordable units and
asked about rental rates. Mr. Goltz replied that it would depend on the market but would
approximately be $2.60 to $3.00 per foot. The units would appeal to renters. Community
Development Director Nyden added that the affordable housing ordinance was not approved
by the Village Trustees and therefore the petitioners, although encouraged to include
affordable housing units in the development, they are not compelled to. Commissioner
Mathee concluded that the exception is that they are using an existing structure.
Commissioner Berman inquired if the development group will retain ownership after
construction. Mr. Goltz stated that they would turn over the operation to a professional
building management company while keeping ownership.
Paul Reise, Planning Manager requested that the report be entered into the record as
written. Planning is in support of the project. He pointed out that some of the outdoor parking
spaces at the north end of the north tower were removed to make way for private patios. He
remarked that the generous setbacks and landscaping were a good buffer to neighboring
Wilmette and Glenview. He concluded his overview stating that the current ordinances will be
repealed.
When asked, the applicant had nothing further to add.
(V) RECOMMENDATIONS AND VOTING
A motion was made to approve the request to modify an existing site plan approval for a
planned development in an OR Office Research zoning district in order to convert 2 existing
office buildings (5202 & 5250 Old Orchard Road) into an office + residential mixed-use
development, retain the existing clinic at 5230 Old Orchard Road, and convert the upper
deck of the existing garage into recreational space for residents.
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Motion: Burman Second: Franklin
Ayes: 5
Nays: 0
(VI) ITEMS FOR COMMUNICATION
The next meeting on Dec. 21, 2023 has been cancelled due to lack of cases. The next
regularly scheduled meeting will take place on January 4, 2024. Good Holiday wishes were
exchanged.
(VII) ADJOURNMENT
Chair Luke adjourned the meeting at 7:55 PM.
Respectfully submitted,
Marlene Bargamian,
Administrative Assistant
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STAFF REPORT 2024-01P: Special Use Permit
Community Development Department Council Chambers, 7:30 PM, April 4, 2024
To: Paul Luke, Chairman, Skokie Plan Commission
From: Jose Acosta, Planning Coordinator
Re: 2024-01P: Special Use Permit
4022 Main Street
Related Case – 2024-02P: Special Use Permit (outdoor dining)
General Information
Location 4022 Main Street
Purpose To obtain approval for a special use permit for a limited-service
restaurant
Petitioner Kristina Perez Thomas on behalf of MSP II LLC – Series B and Ira
Neiman
Size of Site 2,376 Square Feet Gross Area (0.054 acres)
Existing Zoning & B1 Commercial – Currently vacant building in the B1 Commercial
Land Use Zoning District.
Adjacent Zoning & North R2 Single-Family – detached residences
Land Use
South B1 Commercial – retail, drug store
East R2 Single-Family – detached residences
West B2 Commercial – personal service use, electronics
repair business
Comprehensive Plan The site is designated as retail/service employment.
SITE INFORMATION
The site contains a 1-story commercial building that houses a total of 3 commercial
spaces, all of which are currently vacant.
There are currently 12-onsite parking spaces
The site is accessible from Keystone Avenue from the West, with frontage on Main
Street.
There is 90-minute parking along Main Street and Keystone Avenue, directly
adjacent to the site.
Overhead utilities run along the north property line, above the parking lot.
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Complete Streets
Public sidewalks are present along Main Street and Keystone Avenue.
Bike lanes going in either direction are present along Main Street.
Bicycle parking is proposed at the subject site.
The site is within close proximity of the Pace 215 on Crawford Avenue
The site is within walking distance of residential neighborhoods, services, and
schools.
Access to the building is available from Main Street.
PROPOSAL SUMMARY
The petitioner is proposing opening a limited service coffee shop at the corner of Main
Street and Keystone Avenue. The site of the coffee shop is a part of a bigger 8,090
square foot building with three proposed commercial spaces. The coffee shop will
occupy the vacant space on the west side of the building to include an outdoor dining
area directly adjacent. The size of the coffee shop is 2,376 square feet (.054 acres).
Business hours for the proposed limited service restaurant will be:
Monday thru Sunday: 7:00 AM – 4:00 PM
3-4 employees will be present at any given time during business hours at this
restaurant, with a total of 10-12 employees overall.
“Soul Good Coffee is a neighborhood specialty coffee shop focused on serving high
quality and ethically sourced coffee and tea - while providing unique opportunities to
give back and support various non-profit organizations. We make hand crafted espresso
and coffee-based drinks along with tea beverages. We partner with licensed
bakeries/restaurants to offer a rotating menu of snacks and pastries. Examples of our
food menu will be: croissants, muffins, danishes, empanadas, samosas and breakfast
tacos. Our goal is to be a community gathering place for neighbors from all walks of life
to come together and enjoy great conversation over great coffee/tea.”
Soul Good expects that its peak hours of operation will be between 7 AM and 9 AM,
with most of its customers utilizing a grab-and-go option. It is expected there will be a
higher volume of customers in the warmer months when outdoor dining is available.
STAFF ANALYSIS
Petitioner’s Submittal
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The petitioner is requesting a special use permit for a new limited service restaurant at
4022 Main Street in a B1 Commercial district.
All pertinent departments and divisions were offered an opportunity to comment on this
case. Comments specific to this case were made by Traffic Engineering, Fire
Prevention, and Planning, which reviewed the submitted materials and generally
support the proposed special use permit requests.
Traffic Engineering
Traffic Engineering is supportive of the conceptual design.
If during construction any lane closures or sidewalk closures are intended,
owner/contractor must apply for Public Way Obstruction or Use permit with
Engineering. Application may be obtained with Engineering or on Village website.
Traffic control plan and fees will apply.
Ensure that R7-8 and R7-I101 signs are placed in front of the accessible parking
spaces.
Fire Prevention Bureau
Fire Sprinkler system is currently not required, however, if at any point any of
the 4022 Main Street tenant space or other tenant spaces that occupy the
building are combined to be more than 5,000 square feet, the hazard
classification of the existing occupancies is increased, existing firewalls and
separation walls between neighboring buildings are not maintained, a fire
sprinkler system will be required throughout the building.
Planning Division
The Planning Division has reviewed the submitted materials and overall supports
the request for a limited service restaurant at 4022 Main St. The proposed coffee
shop is unique from other types of limited service restaurants due to their hours
of operation, selection of food and beverages, and overall business plan. The
proposed use is consistent with the land use designation in the Comprehensive
Plan. Access to the subject site will be on Main Street and Keystone Avenue, with
access to the rear parking lot from Keystone Avenue and the alley.
Per the parking analysis, the building was constructed in 1955 with 12 parking
spaces shared between the tenants. At the time, the 12 parking spaces in the
rear accommodated the uses for the 3 units.
By today’s Village Zoning code standards, Soul Good’s parking requirement for
the single unit located at 4022 has increased and is now 15 spaces, which is the
difference in the parking requirement between the previous use at this location
and the new proposed coffee shop, as outlined by Section 118-203 of our Village
Zoning Code. This section of our Zoning Code serves to grant relief of parking
requirements for new uses going into older buildings that were constructed prior
to March 2, 1965 and do not have the proper layout or infrastructure to
accommodate the increased parking requirements for changing automobile
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dependency and increasing populations. Soul Good, a limited service restaurant
requires 1 parking space for every 100 feet of net floor area, totaling to 22
parking spaces. The previous use at this location was a performing arts studio
that required 1 parking space for every 300 square feet of net floor area, totaling
7 spaces. The difference in the required parking between the previous use and
the new use is 15 spaces.
Since the site cannot accommodate 15 additional legal parking spaces on top of
the 12 already provided on site, relief for Soul Good Coffee’s 15 parking space
deficit is needed.
Staff feels the relief is justified because in addition to the 12 shared parking
spaces on-site, there is also 90-minute street parking on Main Street and
Keystone Avenue and bike lanes running along Main Street, directly adjacent to
the site. The proposed business plan also justifies the relief as a large number of
Soul Good’s customers utilize carry-out (grab-and-go) or delivery services. The
hours of the coffee shop, being 7 AM to 4 PM, help alleviate some of the parking
demand as well.
APPEARANCE COMMISSION
The Appearance Commission approved case 2023-49A at the December 20, 2023
meeting. A Certificate of Appropriateness was awarded.
STAFF RECOMMENDATIONS
Staff recommends that the petitioner’s request for a special use permit for a limited-
service restaurant at 4022 Main Street in a B1 Commercial district that includes an
outdoor dining area, and relief from §118-201(3) regarding the parking requirement of
existing structures prior to March 2,1965, be APPROVED, based upon the Proposed
Positive Findings of Fact and subject to the recommended and standard special use
permit conditions.
Staff recommends that the petitioner’s request for a special use permit for a limited-
service restaurant at 4022 Main Street in a B1 Commercial district that includes an
outdoor dining area, and relief from sec 118-201 (3) regarding the parking requirement
of existing structures
RECOMMENDED SPECIAL USE CONDITIONS
1. The petitioner shall develop the Subject Property in substantial conformance with
the final Village approved site plans dated <insert date of final approved plan>,
engineering plans dated <insert date of final approved plan>, landscape plans dated
<insert date of final approved plan>, sign plans dated <insert date of final approved
plan>, and building elevations dated <insert date of final approved plan>. (Standard)
2. Prior to the issuance of building permits, the petitioner shall submit for approval a
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lighting photometrics plan, fully developed civil engineering plans that comply with
the county WMO requirements and Village’s stormwater control provisions, and
redevelopment engineering plans to address all aspects of private and public utility
services. Any reconfigurations within state ROW will require an IDOT highway/utility
permit. (Standard)
3. New parking lot and exterior lighting shall meet Illuminating Engineering Society of
North America (IES) standards, be full cut-off design, and be directed away from
adjacent properties, subject to the approval of the Engineering Division. (Standard)
4. All existing damaged public sidewalks or public sidewalks damaged due to the
implementation of this plan shall be replaced. (Standard)
5. No objects are allowed within a 10' sight distance triangle in R1, R2, R3, and R4
districts, or within a 15' sight distance triangle in all other districts, between 30" and
84" in height from grade except traffic control devices listed in the Manual on
Uniform Traffic Control Devices. (Standard)
6. Prior to the issuance of building permits, the petitioner shall submit a temporary
pedestrian, bicycle, and transit circulation plan for the public right-of-way, including
routing, signage, and barriers, to be in place prior to the commencement of
construction, subject to the approval of the Engineering Division. If during
construction any lane closures or sidewalk closures are intended in the public right-
of-way, the owner/contractor must apply for Public Way Obstruction or Use permit
with Engineering. The application may be obtained with Engineering or on Village
website. Traffic control plan and fees will apply. (Standard)
7. All fencing, walls, sidewalks, driveways, curbs, wheel stops, parking areas, signage,
landscaping, structures, and any other facilities or infrastructure on the Subject
Property shall be maintained in a good state of repair, and when needed, be
repaired or replaced in a timely manner. (Standard)
8. All private and public sidewalks shall be maintained free of snow, ice, sleet, or other
objects that may impede travel. (Standard)
9. Trash shall only be allowed within a designated trash enclosure and shall be
screened from public view in an enclosure approved by the Appearance Commission.
All trash shall be contained in such a way as to remain out of sight at all times,
except for waste receptacles. (Standard)
10. Waste receptacles shall be placed on the Subject Property for the use of customers,
and that the Health Department shall determine the size, type, and location of these
units. (Standard)
11. All off-street parking spaces shall be legibly striped and maintained. (Standard)
12. Any plan to modify parking lot striping must be approved by the Director of
Engineering. (Standard)
13. The handicapped parking spaces shall be installed and maintained in compliance with
State of Illinois Accessibility Standards and the Skokie Village Code, including required
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signage. (Standard)
14. Vehicles shall not be allowed to be parked in or otherwise block common driveways,
sidewalks, aisles, or other points of access at any time, shall only be parked in
designated parking spaces, and shall not overlap the striped lines of designated
parking spaces. (Standard)
15. The owner of the Subject Property and its tenants shall ensure that employees park
on the Subject Property. (Standard)
16. No required parking space on the site may be for the exclusive use of any tenant.
(Standard)
17. All parking areas must be paved, drained, curbed, and landscaped to Village
standards. (Standard)
18. Prior to issuance of building permits, the petitioner shall submit evidence of issuance
of permits for the construction and operation of the water main and associated
equipment by the Illinois Environmental Protection Agency (IEPA) or provide a
determination by IEPA that such permits are not required. Water mains that feed
multiple building structures and/or create a "looped" system that require an IEPA
permit will also require an easement and custodial agreement with the Village.
(Standard)
19. All overhead utilities on the Subject Property or in adjacent right-of-way shall be
placed or relocated underground. The petitioner shall bear the full cost of any utility
relocation and/or conflicts. (Standard)
20. The petitioner shall sign an "Agreement for Installation and Maintenance of
Landscaping" to assure that the Subject Property and parkway landscaping is
completed and maintained, including trimming, watering, and replacing of dead
plant materials in a timely manner in accordance with the final approved landscape
plan. A copy of said Agreement is attached hereto, marked Exhibit “A” and hereby
made part of this Ordinance. This “Agreement for Installation and Maintenance of
Landscaping" shall be recorded at the petitioner’s expense. (Standard)
21. All new construction, alterations, and remodeling shall meet current International
Building and NFPA Life Safety Codes as amended. (Standard)
22. The petitioner shall obtain all required permits and approvals for improvements to
County, State, or Federal rights-of-way from the governing jurisdiction. (Standard)
23. The Subject Property must conform to the Village's storm water control requirements
as contained in the Skokie Village Code, including the disconnection of any
downspouts. (Standard)
24. All signage shall conform to the Skokie Village Code, except as provided in this
ordinance. Any sign on the Subject Property that is in violation of that Code must be
removed or modified to conform with the Village Code prior to the issuance of an
occupancy permit. (Standard)
25. All modifications to building elevations, signage, and landscaping shall be subject to
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the review and approval of the Skokie Appearance Commission. (Standard)
26. The petitioner shall submit to the Planning Division electronic files of the site plan
and landscape plan in their approved and finalized form. (Standard)
27. Prior to the issuance of building permits, the petitioner shall submit to the Planning
Division of the Community Development Department the name, property address,
email address, and telephone number of the company and contact person
responsible for site maintenance in compliance with this special use permit. (Standard)
28. If work is to be performed on public property or if public property is utilized or
impacted during construction and/or development, the owner shall provide, or shall
cause the developer and/or contractor to provide, the Village of Skokie with a
certificate of insurance naming the Village of Skokie as additionally insured for any
and all claims related to any and all work. The owner shall hold, and shall cause the
developer and/or contractor to hold, the Village of Skokie harmless and indemnify
the Village for any and all claims for property damage or personal injury related to
work on or use of public property. (Standard)
29. The petitioner shall comply with all Federal and State statutes, laws, rules and
regulations and all Village codes, ordinances, rules, and regulations. (Standard)
30. Failure to abide by any and all terms of this Ordinance shall be cause for the Village
to initiate hearings to determine whether the subject Ordinance, as well as any
applicable business licenses, should be revised or revoked. The petitioner shall pay
all costs related to any hearings conducted as a result of non-compliance with any of
the provisions of the enabling ordinance. The costs shall include but not be limited
to court reporter fees, attorney fees, and staff time required researching and
conducting said hearing. (Standard)
31. The petitioners shall comply with all Federal and State statutes, laws, rules and
regulations and all Village codes, ordinances, rules, and regulations.
ATTACHMENTS
1. Proposed Positive Findings of Fact
2. Plat of Survey, dated November 15, 2023
3. Site Plan, dated February 13, 2024
4. Aerial and Zoning Map
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Proposed Positive Findings of Fact 2024-01P: Special Use Permit
Community Development Department Council Chambers, 7:30 PM, April 4, 2024
Consideration Finding
The request is consistent with the intent of the The request for a special use permit for a
Comprehensive Plan. limited service restaurant is consistent with
the intent of the retail/service employment
land use identified in the Comprehensive
Plan.
The request will not adversely affect adjacent There should be no adverse effects created
properties. by the proposed use upon the adjacent
properties or businesses.
The request is compatible with the existing or The request is compatible with the existing or
allowable uses of adjacent properties. allowable uses in the area.
The request demonstrates that adequate public Adequate public facilities, including roads,
facilities, including roads, drainage, utilities, drainage, utilities, and police and fire
and police and fire protection exist or will exist protection exist or will exist to serve the
to serve the requested use at the time such requested use at the time such facilities are
facilities are needed. needed.
The request demonstrates adequate provision Adequate provision for maintenance and use
for maintenance and use of the associated of the associated structures is demonstrated
structures. by the request.
The request has considered and, to the degree No adverse effects on the environment will
possible, addressed the adverse effects on the be created by the proposed use.
natural environment.
The request will not create undue traffic Staff does not envision any undue traffic
congestion. congestion created by the proposed use.
The request will not adversely affect public There should be no adverse effect upon
health, safety, and welfare. public health, safety, and welfare.
The request conforms to all applicable The request conforms to all applicable
provisions of this code, except where relief is provisions of this code, except where relief is
granted with the request. granted with the request.
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SHARED TRASH & NOTE: RESURFACE ALLEYWAY
RECYCLING CORRAL PARKING & TRASH ZONES, WITH EXIST WOOD
PARKING NOTES: FOR UNITS 1 & 2 NEW PAINTED PARKING LINES AS FENCE
1. PARKING SPACES WILL BE RE-STRIPPED IN LOCATIONS AS SHOWN
EXIST WOOD KATHRYN McRAY, AIA
15'-0 SIGHT TRIANGLE
16 FT. PUBLIC ALLEY
SHOWN ON THE SITE PLAN 312.933.2024
EXIST WOOD POLE
2. TYPICAL PARKING SPACES SHALL BE 9'-0 WIDE BY 18'-0 LONG SET BACK 7812 KENNETH AVE
3. ALL PARKING SPACES SHALL INCLUDE A CONCRETE WHEEL UTILITY POLE SKOKIE, IL 60076
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STOP W/ ANCHORS EXIST ONE-WAY
4. PROVIDE R7-8 AND R7-1101 SIGNS POSTED AT ACCESSIBLE SIGN (EAST) AT EXIST
THE ALLEY
(EXISTING CONCRETE PAVEMENT) OWNER
PARKING SPACES INLET
IRA NEIMAN
5. NEW WALKWAY BETWEEN PARKING SPACES WILL BE STRIPPED 847-338-9044
AS SHOWN ON THE SITE PLAN 3'-6" IRANEIMAN@GMAIL.COM
EXIST WOOD
WALK
POLE
ACCESSIBLE PARKING NOTE: 15'-0" MECHANICAL CONSULTANT
1. IN PARKING SCHEME "A" THE ACCESSIBLE PARKING SPOT IS ZOETIC BUILDING CONSULTANTS
LOCATED NEAR THE EXISTING UTILITY POLE TO ALLOW TRASH BRIAN RAYSKI
EXIST
2 YRD TRSH 2 YRD TRSH
AND RECYCLING REMOVAL ACCESS. 9'-0" (312) 857-8546
PARKING
2. IN PARKING SCHEME "B" THE ACCESSIBLE PARKING SPOT IS 8'-0" 8'-0" TYP
CONTROL
LOCATED NEAR THE EXISTING UTILITY POLE TO ALLOW FOR ADA ADA GENERAL CONTRACTOR
37" x 84"
NEW PLANTER BED
37" x 84"
SIGN
THE 12TH PARKING SPOT. RELOCATING THE ACCESSIBLE
18'-0" TYP
15'-0"
PARKING TO BE CLOSER TO THE BUILDING ENTRANCE WOULD
1 ADA
REDUCE THE TOTAL PARKING IN THE ALLEY BY ONE SPOT DUE 1 SPACE 1 SPACE 1 SPACE PROPOSED 1 SPACE 1 SPACE 1 SPACE 1 SPACE 1 SPACE 1 SPACE 1 SPACE 1 SPACE
EXIST CONCRETE
SPACE
TO THE LOCATION OF THE UTILITY POLE. TRASH
CORRAL
2'-0" TYP
LANDSCAPING NOTES:
2 YRD RECYL 2 YRD RECYL
1. SEE LANDSCAPE PLAN 1-STORY
BRICK VINYL
37" x 84" 37" x 84"
ADDITION
3'-3"
3'-11"
3'-10" 3'-4"
96 GAL 96 GAL 96 GAL
TOTER TOTER TOTER
2'-2" 40" x 36" 40" x 36" 40" x 36"
ALLEY ALLEY ALLEY ALLEY
NEW DOOR DOOR DOOR DOOR
PLANTER
BED
72" LONG PLANTER
30" ROUND LOCATION OF PARTITION WALL
PLANTER
BETWEEN UNITS
SQUARE
LOCATION OF PARTITION WALL
72" LONG PLANTER
PICNIC
TABLES
BETWEEN UNITS
EXIST WOOD
UTILITY POLE
& GUIDE WIRE
ONE STORY BRICK BUILDING
EXIST GUTTER
AT STREET
(GROSS AREA
72" LONG PLANTER
SQUARE
EXIST CONC PICNIC
FOOTPRINT 8,090 SF)
TABLES
CURB
1-STORY
MAIN STREET
20" RND
PLANTER BRICK
EXIST CONTROL COMMERCIAL
ADDRESS:
BOX & (3) POSTS
NO CHANGE TO BUILDING PROPERTY
NEW
FOOTPRINT 4012 - 4024 W. MAIN STREET
DOOR
SKOKIE, IL 60076
20" RND
PLANTER
72" LONG PLANTER
36x36
SQUARE
SQUARE
PROPOSED
COMMERCIAL BUILD-OUT
PICNIC
PICNIC
TABLES
TABLES
EXIST PARKING LOCATION OF SOUL
CONTROL SIGN EXIST
PARKWAY GOOD COFFEE:
TREE
EXIST
KEYSTONE AVENUE
72" LONG PLANTER
PROJECT #:
PUBLIC
CONC
36x36
SQUARE
SQUARE
PICNIC
4022 MAIN ST 4018 MAIN ST 4014 MAIN ST
PICNIC
23.004
TABLES
WALK TABLES
(2,376 SF GROSS AREA) (3,789 SF GROSS AREA) (1,930 SF GROSS AREA)
72" LONG PLANTER
33'-0" TO CENTER LINE OF STREET
36x36
SQUARE
SQUARE
PICNIC
PICNIC
TABLES
TABLES
10'-0" NEW DOOR
20" RND
PLANTER
NEW NEW
60" LONG
PLANTER
DOOR DOOR
BI-1 BI-1 BI-1 BI-1
EXIST
PARKWAY
TREE
NEW RAISED NEW CONCRETE 24'-11"
9' X 9' PLAZA
PLANTER
5'-6"
15'-0"
7'-0"
15'-0"
EXIST CONC PUBLIC WALK WAY
CONCRETE CURB AND GUTTER
NOT FOR CONSTRUCTION
15'-0 SIGHT EXIST PARKING
CLOSEST EXISTING FIRE HYDRANT
TRIANGLE SET BACK CONTROL SIGN EXIST STREET PROPERTY LINE
TO THE PROPERTY LOCATED AT
THE NORTH-WEST CORNER OF LIGHT
KEYSTONE & MAIN
W.MAIN STREET
PROPOSED
SITE PLAN
1
PROPOSED SITE PLAN
3/16" = 1'-0"
N
A-00
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Zoning and Development
Zoning
B1: Service Commercial
R2: Single Family Residential
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STAFF REPORT 2024-02P: Special Use Permit
Community Development Department Council Chambers, 7:30 PM, April 4, 2024
To: Paul Luke, Chairman, Skokie Plan Commission
From: Jose Acosta, Planning Coordinator
Re: 2024-02P: Special Use Permit for Outdoor Dining
4022 Main Street
Related Case – 2024-01P: Special Use Permit (limited service restaurant)
General Information
Location 4022 Main Street
Purpose To obtain approval for a special use permit for outdoor dining
Petitioner Kristina Perez Thomas on behalf of MSP II LLC – Series B and Ira
Neiman
Size of Site 2,376 Square Feet Gross Area (0.054 acres)
Existing Zoning & B1 Commercial – Currently vacant building in the B1 Commercial
Land Use Zoning District.
Adjacent Zoning & North R2 Single-Family – detached residences
Land Use
South B1 Commercial – retail, drug store
East R2 Single-Family – detached residences
West B2 Commercial – personal service use, electronics
repair business
Comprehensive Plan The site is designated as retail/service employment.
SITE INFORMATION
The site contains a 1-story commercial building that houses a total of 3 commercial
spaces, all of which are currently vacant.
There are currently 12 on-site parking spaces
The site is accessible from Keystone Avenue from the West, with frontage on Main
Street.
There is 90-minute parking along Main Street and Keystone Avenue, directly
adjacent to the site.
Overhead utilities run along the north property line, above the parking lot.
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Complete Streets
Public sidewalks are present along Main Street and Keystone Avenue.
Bike lanes going in either direction are present along Main Street.
Bicycle parking is proposed at the subject site.
The site is within close proximity of the Pace 215 on Crawford Avenue
The site is within walking distance of residential neighborhoods, services, and
schools.
Access to the building is available from Main Street.
STAFF ANALYSIS
Petitioner’s Submittal
The petitioner is requesting a special use permit for outdoor dining for Soul Good
Coffee, a limited service restaurant at 4022 Main Street in a B1 Commercial district.
The outdoor dining area will be located on-site between the public walkway running
north-south along Keystone and the building. The outdoor dining area will contain 5
tables with seating for 4 persons each. The petitioner also intends to install planters
along the sidewalk on Keystone to create barriers between the outdoor dining area, the
parking in the rear and the public sidewalk on Keystone. A trash container will be
provided within the outdoor dining area for customer use.
Comments
Staff comments and review sheets were sent to all pertinent departments. Staff
comments on the subject case were received from the Planning Division. All other
departments returned the sheets with no comments.
Planning Division
The Planning Division recommends approval of the special use permit for outdoor
dining. The use will provide a seasonal alternative for patrons who wish to eat at the
restaurant. Soul Good Coffee, the winner of the 2023 Skokie Business of the Year, is
a favorite within the community, not only because of their excellent coffee and
pastries, but also because of their partnerships with other local organizations, like
the Niles Township Respite Center, and involvement within the community. The
outdoor dining use pairs well with the revitalization plans on Main Street, making it a
more pedestrian friendly environment and providing a space for people to meet and
interact along Main Street.
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All other conditions in §118-85(e) of the Skokie Village Code relating to the
operation of the outdoor dining area must be adhered to as well.
Traffic Engineering Division
Traffic Engineering is supportive of the conceptual design.
If during construction any lane closures or sidewalk closures are intended,
owner/contractor must apply for Public Way Obstruction or Use permit with
Engineering. Application may be obtained with Engineering or on Village website.
Traffic control plan and fees will apply.
APPEARANCE COMMISSION
The Appearance Commission approved case 2023-49A at the December 20, 2023
meeting. A Certificate of Appropriateness was awarded.
STAFF RECOMMENDATIONS
Staff recommends that the petitioner’s request for a special use permit for outdoor
dining at 4022 Main Street in a B1 Commercial district be APPROVED, based upon the
Proposed Positive Findings of Fact and subject to the recommended and standard
special use permit conditions.
RECOMMENDED SPECIAL USE CONDITIONS
1. Prior to the hearing of the subject case before the Board of Trustees, the petitioner
must submit a landscape plan that identifies the variety of plant and tree species for
the various planters throughout the exterior of the site.
STANDARD SPECIAL USE CONDITIONS
2. The petitioner shall operate and maintain the outdoor dining area in substantial
conformance with the final Village approved outdoor patio dining plan dated <insert
date of final approved plan>.
3. The owner of every occupied commercial premises used for the sale of packaged or
prepared food and the sale of automotive products shall supply at least one
approved covered container for litter at the main entrance to the premises for use
by customers. The owner of the premises shall be responsible for the removal of
litter every four hours.
4. Barriers, fencing, landscaping, and other features shall be utilized to define the
outdoor dining area.
5. Use of the area shall be limited to the hours listed in Section 118-93 (e) of the
Skokie Village Zoning Code, but not longer than the posted operational hours of the
associated food service facility.
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6. Dates of operation shall be limited to what is allowed in Section 118-93 (e) of the
Skokie Village Code.
7. Outdoor dining areas shall be exempt from the parking regulations if used or set up
less than 7 months in a calendar year.
8. All food preparation must take place inside the associated food service
establishment.
9. Adequate refuse disposal shall exist as determined by the Health and Human
Services Department.
10. Advertising or promotional features shall be limited to the umbrellas or canopies.
11. All applicable Village and State health requirements shall be met.
12. Dining areas will be reviewed each year during the annual restaurant inspection. The
outdoor dining permit may be revoked by the Village Manager at any time on 14
days' notice for failure to comply with the regulations set forth in this subsection.
13. The outdoor dining area shall not be enclosed on more than two sides with walls if
roofed over.
14. The outdoor dining area must be located on a surface approved by the Village
Manager or designee.
15. The petitioners shall comply with all Federal and State statutes, laws, rules and
regulations and all Village codes, ordinances, rules, and regulations.
16. Failure to abide by any and all terms of this Ordinance shall be cause for the Village
to initiate hearings to determine whether the subject Ordinance, as well as any
applicable business licenses, should be revised or revoked.
17. The petitioners shall pay all costs related to any hearings conducted as a result of
non-compliance with any of the provisions of the enabling ordinance. The costs
shall include but not be limited to court reporter fees, attorney fees, and staff time
required researching and conducting said hearing.
ATTACHMENTS
1. Proposed Positive Findings of Fact
2. Site Plan, dated February 13, 2024
3. Aerial and Zoning Map
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Proposed Positive Findings of Fact 2024-02P: Special Use Permit
Community Development Department Council Chambers, 7:30 PM, April 4, 2024
Consideration Finding
The request is consistent with the intent of the The request for a special use permit for
Comprehensive Plan. outdoor dining is consistent with the intent of
the retail/service employment land use
identified in the Comprehensive Plan.
The request will not adversely affect adjacent There should be no adverse effects created
properties. by the proposed use upon the adjacent
properties or businesses.
The request is compatible with the existing or The request is compatible with the existing or
allowable uses of adjacent properties. allowable uses in the area. The outdoor
dining area is well-screened from the
adjacent public sidewalk on Keystone avenue
and the parking lot in the rear.
The request demonstrates that adequate public Adequate public facilities will exist to serve
facilities, including roads, drainage, utilities, the requested use.
and police and fire protection exist or will exist
to serve the requested use at the time such
facilities are needed.
The request demonstrates adequate provision Adequate provision for maintenance and use
for maintenance and use of the associated of the associated structures is demonstrated
structures. by the request.
The request has considered and, to the degree No adverse effects on the environment will
possible, addressed the adverse effects on the be created by the proposed use.
natural environment.
The request will not create undue traffic Staff does not envision any undue traffic
congestion. congestion created by the proposed use.
The request will not adversely affect public There should be no adverse effect upon
health, safety, and welfare. public health, safety, and welfare.
The request conforms to all applicable The request conforms to all applicable
provisions of this code, except where relief is provisions of this code.
granted with the request.
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SHARED TRASH & NOTE: RESURFACE ALLEYWAY
RECYCLING CORRAL PARKING & TRASH ZONES, WITH EXIST WOOD
PARKING NOTES: FOR UNITS 1 & 2 NEW PAINTED PARKING LINES AS FENCE
1. PARKING SPACES WILL BE RE-STRIPPED IN LOCATIONS AS SHOWN
EXIST WOOD KATHRYN McRAY, AIA
15'-0 SIGHT TRIANGLE
16 FT. PUBLIC ALLEY
SHOWN ON THE SITE PLAN 312.933.2024
EXIST WOOD POLE
2. TYPICAL PARKING SPACES SHALL BE 9'-0 WIDE BY 18'-0 LONG SET BACK 7812 KENNETH AVE
3. ALL PARKING SPACES SHALL INCLUDE A CONCRETE WHEEL UTILITY POLE SKOKIE, IL 60076
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STOP W/ ANCHORS EXIST ONE-WAY
4. PROVIDE R7-8 AND R7-1101 SIGNS POSTED AT ACCESSIBLE SIGN (EAST) AT EXIST
THE ALLEY
(EXISTING CONCRETE PAVEMENT) OWNER
PARKING SPACES INLET
IRA NEIMAN
5. NEW WALKWAY BETWEEN PARKING SPACES WILL BE STRIPPED 847-338-9044
AS SHOWN ON THE SITE PLAN 3'-6" IRANEIMAN@GMAIL.COM
EXIST WOOD
WALK
POLE
ACCESSIBLE PARKING NOTE: 15'-0" MECHANICAL CONSULTANT
1. IN PARKING SCHEME "A" THE ACCESSIBLE PARKING SPOT IS ZOETIC BUILDING CONSULTANTS
LOCATED NEAR THE EXISTING UTILITY POLE TO ALLOW TRASH BRIAN RAYSKI
EXIST
2 YRD TRSH 2 YRD TRSH
AND RECYCLING REMOVAL ACCESS. 9'-0" (312) 857-8546
PARKING
2. IN PARKING SCHEME "B" THE ACCESSIBLE PARKING SPOT IS 8'-0" 8'-0" TYP
CONTROL
LOCATED NEAR THE EXISTING UTILITY POLE TO ALLOW FOR ADA ADA GENERAL CONTRACTOR
37" x 84"
NEW PLANTER BED
37" x 84"
SIGN
THE 12TH PARKING SPOT. RELOCATING THE ACCESSIBLE
18'-0" TYP
15'-0"
PARKING TO BE CLOSER TO THE BUILDING ENTRANCE WOULD
1 ADA
REDUCE THE TOTAL PARKING IN THE ALLEY BY ONE SPOT DUE 1 SPACE 1 SPACE 1 SPACE PROPOSED 1 SPACE 1 SPACE 1 SPACE 1 SPACE 1 SPACE 1 SPACE 1 SPACE 1 SPACE
EXIST CONCRETE
SPACE
TO THE LOCATION OF THE UTILITY POLE. TRASH
CORRAL
2'-0" TYP
LANDSCAPING NOTES:
2 YRD RECYL 2 YRD RECYL
1. SEE LANDSCAPE PLAN 1-STORY
BRICK VINYL
37" x 84" 37" x 84"
ADDITION
3'-3"
3'-11"
3'-10" 3'-4"
96 GAL 96 GAL 96 GAL
TOTER TOTER TOTER
2'-2" 40" x 36" 40" x 36" 40" x 36"
ALLEY ALLEY ALLEY ALLEY
NEW DOOR DOOR DOOR DOOR
PLANTER
BED
72" LONG PLANTER
30" ROUND LOCATION OF PARTITION WALL
PLANTER
BETWEEN UNITS
SQUARE
LOCATION OF PARTITION WALL
72" LONG PLANTER
PICNIC
TABLES
BETWEEN UNITS
EXIST WOOD
UTILITY POLE
& GUIDE WIRE
ONE STORY BRICK BUILDING
EXIST GUTTER
AT STREET
(GROSS AREA
72" LONG PLANTER
SQUARE
EXIST CONC PICNIC
FOOTPRINT 8,090 SF)
TABLES
CURB
1-STORY
MAIN STREET
20" RND
PLANTER BRICK
EXIST CONTROL COMMERCIAL
ADDRESS:
BOX & (3) POSTS
NO CHANGE TO BUILDING PROPERTY
NEW
FOOTPRINT 4012 - 4024 W. MAIN STREET
DOOR
SKOKIE, IL 60076
20" RND
PLANTER
72" LONG PLANTER
36x36
SQUARE
SQUARE
PROPOSED
COMMERCIAL BUILD-OUT
PICNIC
PICNIC
TABLES
TABLES
EXIST PARKING LOCATION OF SOUL
CONTROL SIGN EXIST
PARKWAY GOOD COFFEE:
TREE
EXIST
KEYSTONE AVENUE
72" LONG PLANTER
PROJECT #:
PUBLIC
CONC
36x36
SQUARE
SQUARE
PICNIC
4022 MAIN ST 4018 MAIN ST 4014 MAIN ST
PICNIC
23.004
TABLES
WALK TABLES
(2,376 SF GROSS AREA) (3,789 SF GROSS AREA) (1,930 SF GROSS AREA)
72" LONG PLANTER
33'-0" TO CENTER LINE OF STREET
36x36
SQUARE
SQUARE
PICNIC
PICNIC
TABLES
TABLES
10'-0" NEW DOOR
20" RND
PLANTER
NEW NEW
60" LONG
PLANTER
DOOR DOOR
BI-1 BI-1 BI-1 BI-1
EXIST
PARKWAY
TREE
NEW RAISED NEW CONCRETE 24'-11"
9' X 9' PLAZA
PLANTER
5'-6"
15'-0"
7'-0"
15'-0"
EXIST CONC PUBLIC WALK WAY
CONCRETE CURB AND GUTTER
NOT FOR CONSTRUCTION
15'-0 SIGHT EXIST PARKING
CLOSEST EXISTING FIRE HYDRANT
TRIANGLE SET BACK CONTROL SIGN EXIST STREET PROPERTY LINE
TO THE PROPERTY LOCATED AT
THE NORTH-WEST CORNER OF LIGHT
KEYSTONE & MAIN
W.MAIN STREET
PROPOSED
SITE PLAN
1
PROPOSED SITE PLAN
3/16" = 1'-0"
N
A-00
2024-02P - Special Use Permit: 4022 Main Street
Legend
Zoning and Development
Zoning
B1: Service Commercial
R2: Single Family Residential
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STAFF REPORT 2024-03P: Special Use Permit
Community Development Department Council Chambers/ 7:30 PM, April A, 2024
To: Paul Luke/ Chairman/ Skokie Plan Commission
From: Mike Voitik, Planning Technician
Re: 2024-03P: Special Use Permit
8229 Christiana Avenue
General Information
Location 8229 Chrlstiana Avenue
Purpose To obtain approval for a special use permit for an automotive
repair facility
Petitioner Jose Rafael Munoz Olivares
Size of Site 3/695.70 square feet (0.084 acres) with frontage on Christiana
Avenue
Existing Zoning & M3 Industrial - vacant industrial building
Land Use
Adjacent Zoning & North M3 Industry - automotive repair facility/ office and
Land Use administrative services
South M3 Industry - automotive repair facilities
East M3 Industry ~ printing materials business
West M2 Light Industry ~ primary metal manufacturing
Comprehensive Plan The site Is designated as manufacturing/service employment.
SITE INFORMATION
• The site contains a one-story/ 2/362 s.f. Industrial building which most recently
housed a printing business.
• Three striped parking spaces are currently located in front of the building.
• Overhead utilities are present on the west side of the north-south alley that runs to
the east of the subject site.
Compiete Streets
• A public sidewalk is present along Chrlstiana Avenue.
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• The nearest formal bicycle facilities are a bike route on Main Street and the
North Shore Sculpture Park. Future bike ianes are/ or a multl-use path Is/
planned for Oakton Street.
• The site is indirectly served by the CTA 97 Skokie bus which runs along Oakton
Street/ two and a half blocks to the south of the subject site. The site is within
walking distance of residential neighborhoods/ services/ and schools.
The site is accessible from Christlana Avenue as well as from the adjacent alley.
PETITIONER'S SUBMITTAL
The petitioner is requesting a special use permit for an automotive repair facility at
8229 Christiana Avenue in an M3 Industry district. The petitioner intends to operate
Rafa's Auto Repair from this location. The interior of the business will contain 2 service
bays with lifts/ an office, a customer waiting area/ and 2 bathrooms. Six outdoor
parking spaces wil! be located in front of the building and one accessible parking space
will be located behind the building. An existing overhead door on the rear wall of the
building will provide vehicular access from the adjacent public alley to the service bays.
The business/ which wili be operated by two employees/ wil! be open Monday through
Saturday from 7am to 6pm. No painting of vehicles wii! take place at the site.
STAFF ANALYSIS
Comments
Staff comment and review sheets were sent to all pertinent departments. Staff
comments on the subject case were received from the Fire Prevention Bureau and the
Civil Engineering/ and Planning Divisions. All other departments returned the sheets
with no comments.
Fire Prevention Bureau
The Fire Prevention Bureau would like to make the petitioner aware that the
following will be required of this development:
1) Separation between the office space and the repair area that has a 2-hour fire
rating with 90-minute doors.
2) Revise the site and floor p!an to state that the occupant load for the office is 250
s.f. gross per person and the Group F-l area is 200 s.f. gross per person.
3) A fire alarm system
4) A Knox Box
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Civil Engineering Division
The petitioner must verify if the repair shop floor drains or trench drains tie into any
grease traps outside the building. A permit will be required if a new triple basin
drain is installed or any existing system is altered.
Planning_ Division
The Planning Division recommends approval of the special use permit request for an
automotive repair facility. The proposed use should be able to function within the
subject site without adversely impacting the surrounding area because there is
sufficient on-site parking. A total of 7 parking spaces are required for the proposed
use and 7 are being provided. Due to the lack of on-stree£ parking and the
establishment of tandem parking spaces within this industrlal-zoned neighborhood/
the three parking spaces located within the Christiana Avenue right-of-way count
toward meeting the parking requirement.
The site and floor plans must be revised to depict the striping of the 3/ wide area
between the southernmost row of the tandem parking spaces and the south
property line as a no parking zone. This area will provide unobstrucfced pedestrian
access to the front entrance of the building from the public sidewalk.
Planning staff also requests that the accessible parking and loading areas be shifted
further to the north so that the north edge of the loading area is adjacent to the
north property line and avoid creating a situation where the parking space obstructs
access to the rear man door. Additionally, access to the rear man door must be
modified to become ADA-compliant.
APPEARANCE COMMISSION
Appearance Commission review is not required.
STAFF RECOMMENDATIONS
Staff recommends that the petitioner's request for an automotive repair facility at 8229
Christiana Avenue in an M3 Industry district be APPROVED/ subject to the attached
positive findings of fact.
RECOMMENDED SPECIAL USE CONDITIONS
1. Prior to the hearing of the subject case before the Board of Trustees, the petitioner
shall revise the site and floor plans to Include the following:
a. The labeling of the occupant load for the office at 250 s.f. gross per person and
the Group F-l area at 200 s.f. gross per person.
b. The striping of the 3/ wide area between the tandem parking spaces and the
south property line as a no parking zone.
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c. The shifting of the accessible parking and loading areas further to the north so
that the north edge of the loading area is adjacent to the north property line.
d. The depiction of modifications that wil! enable the rear man door to be ADA-
compliant.
2. The petitioner shall develop the Subject Property in substantial conformance with
the final Village approved site and floor plans dated < insert date of final approved
plan >.
3. A permit will be required if a new triple basin drain is installed or any existing
system is altered.
4. Al! repair work must be performed within a building at all times except inspecting
vehicles; adding fluids; and changing tires/ batteries/ windshield wipers/ or light
bulbs.
5. Outside storage and display of items for sale or lease/ tools/ equipment/ vehicles/
parts/ or suppiies is prohibited.
6. Vehicles and boats are prohibited to be sold/ advertised for sale/ or, other than
operational licensed vehicles owned by the establishment/ remain outdoors on the
property for more than 10 days.
7. All fencing/ walls/ sidewalks/ driveways, curbs/ wheel stops/ parking areas/ signage/
landscaping/ structures/ and any other facilities or infrastructure on the Subject
Property shall be maintained in a good state of repair/ and when needed/ be
repaired or replaced in a timely manner.
8. All new construction/ alterations/ and remodeling shall meet current International
Building and NFPA Life Safety Codes as amended.
9. All private and public sidewalks shall be maintained free of snow/ ice/ sleet/ or other
objects that may impede travel.
10.All off-street parking spaces shall be iegibly striped and maintained.
11. Any plan to modify parking lot striping mus£ be approved by the Director of
Engineering.
12.Vehicles shall not be allowed to be parked in or otherwise block common driveways/
sidewalks/ aisles/ or other points of access at any time/ shall on!y be parked in
designated parking spaces/ and shall not overlap the striped lines of designated
parking spaces.
13.The owner of the Subject Property shall ensure that employees park on the Subject
Property.
14.The petitioner shall obtain al! required permits and approvals for improvements to
County, State/ or Federal rights-of-way from the governing jurisdiction.
15.All signage shall conform to the Skokie Village Code. Any sign on the Subject
Property that is in violation of that Code must be removed or modified to conform
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with the Village Code prior to the issuance of an occupancy permit.
16.All modifications to building elevations/ signage/ and landscaping shall be subject to
the review and approval of the Skokie Appearance Commission.
17.The petitioner shall submit to the Planning Division electronic files of the plat of
survey/ site plan/ and landscape plan in their approved and finalized form. The files
shall be scaled 2-dimensionai drawing files on non-compressed/ non-read only CD-
ROM *.dwg AutoCAD format.
18. Prior to the issuance of building permits, the petitioner shall submit to the Planning
Division of the Community Development Department the name/ address/ and
telephone number of the company and contact person responsible for site
maintenance in compliance with the special use permit.
19. If work Is to be performed on public property or if public property is utilized or
impacted during construction and/or development/ the owner shall provide/ or shall
cause the developer and/or contractor to provide/ the Village of Skokie with a
certificate of insurance naming the Village of Skokie as additionally insured for any
and all claims related to any and all work. The owner shall hold/ and shall cause the
developer and/or contractor to hold/ the Village of Skokie harmless and indemnif/
the Village for any and all claims for property damage or personal injury related to
work on or use of public property.
20.The petitioner shall comply with ail Federal and State statutes/ laws/ rules and
regulations and all Village codes/ ordinances, rules/ and regulations.
21. Failure to abide by any and all terms of this Ordinance shall be cause for the Village
to initiate hearings to determine whether the subject Ordinance/ as wel! as any
applicable business licenses/ should be revised or revoked. The petitioner shall pay
all costs related to any hearings conducted as a result of non-compliance with any of
the provisions of the enabling ordinance. The costs shall include but not be limited
to court reporter fees/ attorney fees/ and staff time required researching and
conducting said hearing.
ATTACHMENTS
1. Proposed Positive Findings of Fact
2. Site and Floor Plans/ dated January 22, 2024
3. Plat of Survey/ dated April 12, 2020
4. Aerial and Zoning Map
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Proposed Positive Findings of Fact 2024-03P: Special Use Permit
Community Development Department Council Chambers/ 7:30 PM, April 4, 2024
Consideration Finding
The request is consistent with the intent of The request for a special use permit for
the Comprehensive Plan. an automotive repair facility is consistent
with the intent of the manufacturing/
service employment land use identified in
the Comprehensive Plan.
The request will not adversely affect The proposed use should be able to
adjacent properties. function within the subject site without
adversely impacting the surrounding
area.
The request is compatible with the existing The request Is compatible with the
or allowable uses of adjacent properties. existing or allowable uses in the area.
There are currently severa! other legal
and legal non-conforming auto repair and
body shop businesses operating along the
same side of the block as the proposed
use.
The request demonstrates that adequate Adequate public facilities will exist to
public facilities/ including roads, drainage/ serve the requested use.
utilities/ and police and fire protection exist
or will exist to serve the requested use at
the time such facilities are needed.
The request demonstrates adequate Adequate provision for maintenance and
provision for maintenance and use of the use of the associated structures is
associated structures. demonstrated by the request.
The request has considered and/ to the The site is not large enough to
degree possible, addressed the adverse accommodate landscaping without losing
effects on the natural environment. parking spaces. A tree in the Christiana
Avenue parkway is located just to the
south of the parking lot in front of the
building.
The request will not create undue traffic Undue traffic congestion will not be
congestion. created by the request.
The request will not adversely affect public There should be no adverse effect upon
health/ safety/ and welfare. public health/ safety/ and welfare.
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The request conforms to all applicable The request conforms to alt applicable
provisions of this code/ except where relief provisions of this code.
is granted with the request.
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STAFF REPORT 2024-04P: Special Use Permit
Community Development Department Counci! Chambers/ 7:30 PM, April 4/2024
To: Paul Luke/ Chairman/ Skokie Plan Commission
From: Mike Voitik/ Planning Technician
Re: 2024-04P: Special Use Permit
8014 Lincoln Avenue
General Information
Location 8014 Lincoln Avenue
Purpose To obtain approval for a special use permit for a co-working
office
Petitioner MDG 8000 North Owner/ LLC/ on behalf of Thomas H. Griseta
Size of Site Overall site area: 27/411.00 square feet (0.629 acres) with
frontage on Lincoln Avenue/ Oakton Street/ and
Floral Avenue
Co-working office area: 3/309 square feet
Existing Zoning & CX Core Mixed-Use - vacant commercial space within a mixed-
Land Use use building containing multlfamily residences/ vacant
commercial spaces/ and a full-service restaurant (under
construction)
Adjacent Zoning & North CX Core Mixed-Use - tobacco establishment/ full"
Land Use service restaurant (temporarily closed)/ pubiic parking
lot
South CX Core Mixed-Use - public park/ vacant commercial
space/ Skokie Village Hail
East CX Core Mixed-Use - multitenant office building/
upper-story residences over nonresidential uses/ real
estate services
West TX Transit Mixed-Use - public parking lot
CX Core Mixed-Use - publlc/private parking garage,
vacant commercial space
R4 Multifamily Housing "" detached residences/
multifamity residences
Comprehensive Plan The site is designated as pedestrian oriented mix.
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SITE INFORMATION
• The site contains a mixed-use building containing multifamily residences/ vacant
commercial spaces/ and a full-service restaurant (under construction).
• A motor vehicle courtyard off Oakton Street provides delivery access and passenger
drop off to the subject site.
• Public parking is available in the adjacent parking garage to the west of the subject
site and in the parking lots to the north of the subject site. On-street parking is also
available along both sides of Lincoln Avenue between Oakton Street and Warren
Street.
Complete Streets
• Public sidewalks are present along Lincoln Avenue/ Oakton Street/ and Floral
Avenue.
" Lincoln Avenue and Floral Avenue are identified as Bike Routes/Shared Use
Roadways in the Comprehensive Plan.
« The site is served by the CTA 97 Skokie bus route/ the Pace 210 Lincoln Avenue
bus route/ and the Pace 226 Oakton Street bus route. The site is within walking
distance of residential neighborhoods/ services/ parks/ shopping/ schools/ and
the CTA Oakton-Skokie Yellow Line station.
• Village-installed bicycle parking racks are present In the public sidewalk in front
of 8018 Lincoln Avenue and at the northeast corner of the public parking lot at
8030 Lincoln Avenue.
PETITIONER'S SUBMITTAL
The petitioner is requesting a special use permit for a co-working office at 8014 Lincoln
Avenue in a CX Core Mixed-Use district. The petitioner intends to open a Skokie
location of the Enclave co-working business. The business will occupy a 3/309 square
feet space that will contain 11 offices and a conference room. Shared bathroom
facilities will be located off a common hallway that is located to the southwest of the
office space. Enclave members will have daily access to the office space from 6:00
a.m. to 2:00 a.m./ though the petitioner has indicated that the only late-night
occupants would consist of the cleaning and stocking crew.
With regards to the request, the petitioner explains that:
Enclave is an established Chicagoland coworking business, already operating in G{en Ellyn/
Downers Grove, Arlington Heights, Oak Park/ Highland Park, Wilmette, Lake Forest, and
Naperville. Enclave is weeks away from opening in EvansSon/ Barrington, and Elmhurst. AH of
Enclave's locations are located in a suburban "downtown/" providing an opportunity for residents
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to spend their days out and about in their hometown instead of going to a Chicago office or
staying in their own homes.
Virtually all of our members reside in the suburb where each Enclave exists. Our survey efforts
have taught us that these members would not otherwise spend the bulk of their weekdays in
their respective downtown areas but for their membership at Enclave. We have cultivated
relationships with surrounding restaurants and retail organizations/ have joined various chambers
of commerce/ have hosted community events in our space, and have otherwise helped to build
activity on main street everywhere we have gone.
Because Enclave's goal is to be within 5-10 minutes of all of Its members' homes, most members
walk or bike to Enclave. On a normal day/ 1-5 members may park a car downtown. And
because Enclave's membership encourages filtering in and out of the spaces over the course of
the day/ those cars rarely stay in town for more than a few hours.
Enclave does not cook, serve food, manufacture any products/ or deal with hazardous materials.
Because Enclave is an ofRce setting/ the operation of its business has no impact on public health
[or] storm water detention, and it has no detrimental effect on the morals/ health/ or safety of
Skokie residents.
Finally/ Enclave understands that paragraph 118-183(a)(3) of Article IX of Skokie's zoning
ordinance relating to mixed use zoning districts requires that a business located on a retail street
remain open for 40 hours per week. Enclave is open for more than 40 hours per week. Its
members are allowed to access the space after or before normal business hours to account for
things like time changes on their calls or zoom meetings, or after hours in-person meetings or
social or networking events. In fact, many members wili cycle in and out of the space on
Saturdays and Sundays as well.
We find that most members enjoy workspaces and other seating options near windows for
natural light. As a result/ even on days when membership is not heavy, our store front reflects a
busy and actively operating business for those folks walking by.
The petitioner describes the membership process as follows:
A member buys a [monthly or annual] membership and each membership ranges in access.
There are flex members who simply set up throughout the space the way someone would in a
cafe/ [as well as] office flex members who share an office with other office flex members/ and
dedicated office members who can actually set up an office with their own art/ furniture/ etc./
and use it exclusively.
STAFF ANALYSIS
Comments
Staff comment and review sheets were sent to all pertinent departments. Staff
comments on the subject case were received from the Fire Prevention Bureau and the
Planning Division. Ail other departments returned the sheets with no comments.
Fire Prevention Bureau
The Fire Prevention Bureau would like to make the petitioner aware that the
following will be required of this proposal:
1) Revise the partition plan to show fire rated separation between occupancies.
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2) Revise the partition plan to show common path and egress travel distance for the
8014 Lincoln Avenue space.
3) Emergency light installation in bathrooms and other work rooms.
4) Fire alarm and fire sprinkler plans will be required to be submitted with
alterations made to the 8014 Lincoln Avenue space.
Planning Division
The Planning Division recommends approval of the special use permit request for a
co-working office at 8014 Lincoln Avenue. The proposed use wilt add street-level
activity to downtown Skokie and will generate potential users of nearby businesses.
The village requested to amend the Zoning Ordinance in 2023 to add co-working
office as a specia! use on Retail Streets in the mixed-use zoning districts (case 2023-
BOP). The request was part of a larger intent by the village to create a more
walkable environment that would attract shoppers and businesses. Prior to this
amendment/ co-working businesses fell under the "office not otherwise listed" land
use classification and were not permitted to be located on the ground level of
buildings facing retail streets.
Due to its location on a designated retail street/ the proposed use shall be open to
the public for a minimum of 40 hours a week. Additionally/ the surface of the
windows and doors shall not be covered or obstructed by products/ window
coverings (blinds/ drapes/ shades/ or the like)/ signs in excess of the requirements
in the Signs chapter/ or other opaque materials placed behind the window
APPEARANCE COMMISSION
Appearance Commission review is not required.
STAFF RECOMMENDATIONS
Staff recommends that the petitioner's request for a co-working office at 8014 Lincoln
Avenue in a CX Core Mixed-Use district be APPROVED/ subject to the attached positive
findings of fact.
RECOMMENDED SPECIAL USE CONDITIONS
1. Prior to the hearing of the subject case before the Board of Trustees, the petitioner
shall revise the partition plan to include the following:
a. Fire rated separation between occupancies.
b. Common path and egress travel distance for the 8014 Lincoln Avenue space.
c. The labeling of the locations of all bathrooms within 8014 Lincoln Avenue.
2. The petitioner shali develop the Subject Property in substantial conformance with
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the final Village approved partition plan dated < insert date of fina! approved plan >
and Floor Plan - Floor 1 dated < insert date of final approved pian >.
3. The use shall be open to the public for a minimum of 40 hours a week.
4. The surface of the windows and doors shall not be covered or obstructed by
products/ window coverings (blinds/ drapes/ shades/ or the like)/ signs in excess of
the requirements in the Signs chapter/ or other opaque materials placed behind
the window.
5. All fencing/ walls/ sidewalks/ driveways/ curbs, wheel stops/ parking areas/ signage/
landscaping/ structures/ and any other facilities or infrastructure on the Subject
Property shall be maintained in a good state of repair/ and when needed/ be
repaired or replaced In a timely manner
6. All new construction/ alterations/ and remodeling shall meet current Internationa!
Building and NFPA Life Safety Codes as amended.
7. All private and public sidewalks shall be maintained free of snow/ ice, sleet, or other
objects that may impede travel.
8. The petitioner shai! obtain all required permits and approvals for improvements to
County/ State/ or Federal rights-of-way from the governing jurisdiction.
9. Al! signage sha!l conform to the Skokie Village Code. Any sign on the Subject
Property that is in violation of that Code must be removed or modified to conform
with the Village Code prior to the issuance of an occupancy permit
10. Prior to the issuance of building permits/ the petitioner shall submit to the Planning
Division of the Community Development Department the name/ address/ and
telephone number of the company and contact person responsible for site
maintenance in compliance with the special use permit.
11. If work is to be performed on public property or if public property is utilized or
impacted during construction and/or development/ the owner shall provide/ or shall
cause the developer and/or contractor to provide/ the Village of Skokie with a
certificate of insurance naming the Village of Skokie as additionally insured for any
and all claims related to any and all work. The owner shall ho!d/ and shall cause the
developer and/or contractor to hold/ the Village of Skokie harmless and indemnify
the Village for any and all claims for property damage or personal injury related to
work on or use of public property.
12.The petitioner shall comply with ail Federal and State statutes, laws, rules and
regulations and all Village codes/ ordinances/ rules/ and regulations.
13. Failure to abide by any and all terms of this Ordinance shall be cause for the Village
to initiate hearings to determine whether the subject Ordinance/ as well as any
applicable business licenses/ should be revised or revoked. The petitioner shall pay
all costs related to any hearings conducted as a result of non-compliance with any of
the provisions of the enabling ordinance. The costs shall include but not be limited
to court reporter fees/ attorney fees/ and staff time required researching and
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conducting said hearing.
ATTACHMENTS
1. Proposed Positive Findings of Fact
2. Partition Plan/ dated November 27, 2023
3. Floor Plan - Floor I/ dated September 21, 2018
4. ALTA / NSPS Land Title Survey/ dated October 23, 2020
5. Aerial and Zoning Map
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Proposed Positive Findings of Fact 2024-04P: Special Use Permit
Community Development Department Council Chambers/ 7:30 PM, April 4, 2024
Consideration Finding
The request is consistent with the intent of The request for a special use permit for a
the Comprehensive Pian. co-working is consistent with the intent of
the pedestrian oriented mix land use
identified In the Comprehensive Plan.
The request will not adversely affect There will be no adverse effect created
adjacent properties. by the proposed use upon adjacent
properties.
The request is compatible with the existing The request is compatible with the
or allowable uses of adjacent properties. existing or allowable uses In the area.
The proposed use will add street-level
activity to downtown Skokie and will
generate potential users of nearby
businesses.
The request demonstrates that adequate Adequate public facilities exist to serve
public facilities/ including roads/ drainage/ the requested use.
utilities, and police and fire protection exist
or will exist to serve the requested use at
the time such facilities are needed.
The request demonstrates adequate Adequate provision for maintenance and
provision for maintenance and use of the use of the associated structures is
associated structures. demonstrated by the request.
The request has considered and/ to the It is not anticipated that the proposed
degree possible/ addressed the adverse use will have an adverse effect on the
effects on the natural environment. natural environment.
The request wil! not create undue traffic Undue traffic congestion will not be
congestion. created by the request.
The request will not adversely affect public There should be no adverse effect upon
health/ safety/ and welfare. public health/ safety/ and welfare.
The request conforms to al! applicable The request conforms to all applicable
provisions of this code/ except where relief provisions of this code.
is granted with the request.
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CX: Core Mixed-use
R4: Multifamily Housing
TX: Transit Mixed-Use
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