Requested Action
1. Special Use Permit to allow a drive-through in the B-2 District.
Variations Required
1. A variation from Chapter 28, Section 6.15-1.2b to waive the requirement for landscaped islands equal in area to at least one parking space, protected by durable materials, and containing at least one live shade tree at a minimum of four inches in diameter, at the end of every parking row.
Recommendation
A public hearing was held by the Plan Commission on January 12, 2022 where Commissioner Lorenzini moved and Commissioner Green seconded:
A motion to recommend to the Village Board of Trustees approval of PC #21-022, a special use permit to allow a drive-through in the B-2 District, and the following variation:
1. A variation from Chapter 28, Section 6.15-1.2B to waive the requirement for landscaped islands equal in area to at least one parking space, protected by durable materials, and containing at least one live shade tree at a minimum of four inches in diameter, at the end of every parking row.
This recommendation is subject to the following conditions:
1. As part of final engineering during the permit review process, the Petitioner shall work with the Engineering Division to develop an acceptable stormwater detention system to the satisfaction of the Village. On-site detention shall be provided as determined by the Village engineer.
2. IDOT approval shall be required for the proposed modifications to access along Northwest Highway, and Cook County approval shall be required for the proposed modifications to access along Euclid Avenue.
3. Prior to appearing before the Village Board for review, the Petitioner shall work with the Village to explore options for eliminating the southernmost parking space of the eastern parking row and expanding the adjacent landscaped island, as well as shifting the southeast driveway farther east to reduce the chance of vehicular conflict.
4. Prior to appearing before the Village Board, the Petitioner shall provide an updated fire truck turning exhibit to the satisfaction of the Village demonstrating adequate fire apparatus access.
5. The Petitioner shall comply with all federal, state, and Village codes, regulations and policies.
Roll Call Vote: Commissioners Drost, Ennes, Green, Jensen, Lorenzini, Sigalos, Warskow, and Chair Dawson voted in favor. Motion carried.