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MORTON GROVE
Incredibly Close .t• Amazingly Open
VILLAGE BOARD OF TRUSTEES
REGULAR MEETING NOTICE/AGENDA
TO BE HELD AT THE RICHARD T. FLICKINGER MUNICIPAL CENTER
SCANLON CONFERENCE ROOM
September 11, 2017
6:00 pm
(The hour between 6.•00 and 700 pm is set aside for Executive Session
per I -5-7A of the Village of Morton Grove Municipal Code.
If the Agenda does not include an Executive Session, the meeting will begin at 7:00 pm.)
1. Call to Order
2. Pledge of Allegiance
3. Executive Session — Village Property and Personnel Matters
THE BALANCE OF THE MEETING SHALL COMMENCE AT 7:00 PM
IN THE COUNCIL CHAMBERS
OF THE RICHARD T. FLICKINGER MUNICIPAL CENTER
4. Reconvene Meeting
5. Pledge of Allegiance
6. Roll Call
7. Approval of Minutes Regular Meeting — August 28, 2017
8. Special Reports
a. Announcement of the Community Relations Commission's 2017 Summer Photo Contest
Winners
9. Public Hearings
10. Residents' Comments (agenda items only)
11. President's Report —Administration, Comprehensive Plan, Council of Mayors, Northwest Municipal
Conference, Strategic Plan Committee
12. Clerk's Report — Condominium Association, Strategic Plan Committee
13. Staff Reports
a. Village Administrator
1) Resolution 17-38 (Introduced September 11, 2017)
Authorizing the Approval and Assignment of a Contract for the Purchase of Real Estate
by the Morton Grove -Niles Water Commission for a Water Pumping and Storage Facility
and the Expenditure of Village Funds to Pay for the Village of Morton Grove's Share of
the Financial Obligations for Said Purchase
2) Miscellaneous Reports and Updates
b. Corporation Counsel
14. Reports by Trustees
a. Trustee Grear — Building Department, Community and Economic Development Department,
Lehigh/Ferris TIF, Police Facility Committee, Prairie View TIF, Special Events Commission,
Traffic Safety Commission (Trustee Minx)
b. Trustee Minx — Capital Projects, Chamber of Commerce, Natural Resource Commission, Plan
Commission/Zoning Board, Public Works Department, Waukegan Road TIF (Trustee Grear)
1) Ordinance 17-24 (Introduced August 28, 2017) (Second Reading)
Approving a Planned Unit Development (PUD) Comprised of 36 Attached Dwellings
(townhomes) in a Total of 7 Buildings and Preliminary Plat of Subdivision on an
Approximately 2.0 Acre Parcel of Land Located at the Southwest Corner of Capulina and
Ferris Avenues in Morton Grove, Illinois
2) Resolution 17-39 (Introduced September 11, 2017)
Authorizing the Execution of a Contract with Brothers Asphalt Paving, Inc. for the 2017
Street Patching Program
c. Trustee Ramos —Appearance Commission, Environmental Health, IT, Legal Department
(Trustee Travis)
d. Trustee Thill —Advisory Commission on Aging, Emergency Management Agency, Family and
Senior Services Department, Fire Department, Fire Pension Board, RED Center, SWANCC
(Trustee Witko)
14. Reports by Trustees (continued)
e. Trustee Travis — Community Relations Commission, Dempster Street Corridor Plan, Finance
Advisory Commission, Finance Department (Trustee Ramos)
1) Ordinance 17-26 (Introduced September 11, 2017) (First Reading)
Amending Title 5, Chapter 3 of the Municipal Code Entitled "Vehicle Licenses" and
Title 6, Chapter 4 Entitled "Animal Control"
f. Trustee Witko — Economic Development Commission, Farmers' Market, Fire and Police
Commission, NIPSTA, Police Department, Police Pension Board, Water Commission (Trustee
Thill)
15. Other Business
16. Presentation of Warrants $655,790.14
17. Residents' Comments
18. Executive Session — Personnel Matters, Labor Negotiations, Pending Litigation, and Real Estate
19. Adjournment - To ensure full accessibility and equal participation for all interested citizens, individuals with disabilities
who plan to attend and who require certain accommodations in order to observe and/or participate in this meeting, or who
have questions regarding the accessibility of these facilities, are requested to contact Susan or Marlene (847/470-5220)
promptly to allow the Village to make reasonable accommodations.
MINUTES OF A REGULAR MEETING OF THE PRESIDENT
AND THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES OF THE VILLAGE OF MORTON GROVE
COOK COUNTY, ILLINOIS, HELD AT THE
RICHARD T. FLICKINGER MUNICIPAL CENTER
AUGUST 28, 2017 < '
CALL TO ORDER/PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
Village President Daniel P. DiMaria called the meeting to order at 7:OOpm in the Richard T.
Flickinger Municipal Center Council Chambers. After leading the assemblage in the Pledge of
Allegiance, he directed the Clerk to call the roll.
ROLL CALL
Village Clerk Scanlon Harford called the roll. Present were: Trustees Bill Grear, Rita Minx, Ed
Ramos, John Thill, Connie Travis, and Janine Witko.
III. APPROVAL OF MINUTES
Regarding the Minutes of the August 14, 2017, Regular Board Meeting, Trustee Thill moved,
seconded by Trustee Witko, to accept the minutes as presented. There being no questions or
concerns, a motion to approve the minutes passed unanimously via voice vote.
IV. SPECIAL REPORTS
a. Plan Commission Case PC17-16 requests an amendment to the special use Per-
mit to allow for the expansion of a daycare with associated parking waivers at
the property commonly known as 5641-45 Dempster. Community and Economic
Development Director Nancy Radzevich reported on this case. She noted public notice
was given, and on August 21, 2017, this case appeared before the Plan Commission.
The subject property is improved with an existing 14,324 sq. ft. commercial building
and a 19 space parking lot which is zoned C1 in the General Commercial District. Cur-
rently Poko Loko Early Learning Center occupies a 8,840 sq. ft. space at 5645 Demp-
ster and the contiguous building contains 5,484 sq. ft. at 5641 Dempster, which is cur-
rently vacant. The applicant proposes to convert this vacant space into three new
classrooms, additional indoor recreational space, and storage space for operations.
The Illinois Department of Child and Family Services has already approved Poko Loko
for a total capacity of up to 144 students with an associated staff of 21. Poko Loko has
successfully operated since 2015 without incident at this location. Currently it antici-
pates operating at a total capacity of 125 students at any given time. The same hours
of operation for the expanded facility will remain as the current — Monday through Fri-
day 6:30am to 6:OOpm and service the same age range of between 6 weeks to 5 years
old. Ms. Radzevich then stated the applicant's parking feasibility study showed the
analysis of the parking to be adequate on site and utilizing the adjacent public parking
along the east side of Major Avenue would help to alleviate any possible demand be-
yond what was available in the lot. It is anticipated the expansion will not provide any
negative impact on residents to the rear or to the neighboring businesses. At the con-
clusion of the report, Ms. Radzevich stated there were no questions from the public or
the Plan Commission and the case is being unanimously recommended for approval
with conditions which are outlined in the Ordinance, which will be presented later this
Minutes of August 28, 2017, ":Board Meeting
V.
VI.
VII.
evening.
PUBLIC HEARINGS
There was no public hearing held this evening.
RESIDENTS' COMMENTS (Agenda Items Only)
There were no residents' comments on Agenda Items this evening.
PRESIDENT'S REPORT
a. Mayor DiMaria presented a Proclamation proclaiming August 28, 2017, as "John Crane
Day" in the Village. He stated John Crane, Inc. is celebrating its 100th year anniversary
as a leader in supplying engineered technologies and services to process industries.
Today they manufacture 238,900 miles of braided packing along with flat gaskets and
live -load packing for valves each year. They continue to develop innovations needed
for mission critical rotating equipment and challenging environments by utilizing the lat-
est technologies. Because of their work, global industries around the world are ready to
meet their ever challenging -changing needs not only for today but for tomorrow. John
Crane is the largest employer in Morton Grove with more than 600 employees. Mayor
DiMaria saluted John Crane for their innovations and congratulated them on being a
valued community partner and stakeholder in the Village. Ms. Tara Kandra, Human
Resource Manager for John Crane, was present representing the company. She stated
she had been with the company for more than 17 years and that the Morton Grove site
was their largest site. Ms. Kandra stated she is pleased they are also a part of the Mor-
ton Grove Chamber and appreciate being a community partner. Mayor DiMaria pre-
sented the proclamation to Ms. Kandra and photographs were taken.
Mayor DiMaria then did a quick summary of upcoming events and relevant dates that
the Village Board and residents should be aware of:
• Village vehicle stickers for the 2017/18 year are now being sold and are due August
31, 2017. He reminded everyone to make sure they have their vehicle stickers pur-
chased and installed by that date.
• Mayor DiMaria asked everyone to support the Morton Grove Farmers' Market and if
possible be a "Friend of the Market". Their website is
http://mqfarmersmarket.com/marketfriends.
c. Mayor DiMaria then acknowledged two Park Board members in the audience. He
thanked Commissioner Minx and White for their help with the recent Assyrian Food
Festival which was held this past weekend.
d. Mayor DiMaria stated Mark Silas passed away today. He was known by many as the
face of AFLAC insurance. He served on the Chamber Board and was always interested
in improving businesses in the community. His smiling face will be missed.
VIII. CLERK'S REPORT
Clerk Scanlon Harford had no formal report; however, she stated she had attended the Con-
dominium Association meeting on August 23, 2017. The Fire and Police Departments dis-
cussed not only property safety but Chief Rodgers reviewed the cost of emergency elevator
calls as well as informed residents, the department offers fire drills for condominium buildings.
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IX.
X.
Minutes of August 28 2017 Board Meeting
On September 5 the 911 alert testing will take place and all Village residents not only condo-
minium residents should be aware of this call. Residents were also reminded by the Police
Department to always lock their vehicles even in their parking garage. It was also announced
this year's Toys for Tots program will begin on November 22, 2017.
STAFF REPORTS
a. Village Administrator
The Village Administrator had no formal report.
b. Corporation Counsel
Corporation Counsel had no formal report.
REPORTS BY TRUSTEES
a. Trustee Grear
Trustee Grear had no report.
b. Trustee Minx
1) Trustee Minx presented Ordinance 17-24 approving a Planned Unit Devel-
opment (PUD) comprised of 36 attached dwellings (townhomes) in a total
of seven buildings and preliminary plat of subdivision on an approximately
2.0 acre parcel of land located at the southwest corner of Capulina and
Ferris Avenues in Morton Grove for a First Reading. Trustee Minx noted the
purpose Lexington Homes was seeking approval of a Planned Unit Develop-
ment. Trustee Minx read aloud a letter which requested an extension to the 45
day limit (expires on September 7) specified in Section 12-16-4A.6 of the Vil-
lage's Municipal Code regarding the Village Board acting on the recommenda-
tions of the Plan Commission. Since the Village Board will not have time to act
on this recommendation within that time frame, the developer is asking for an
extension until October 10. There being no questions or concerns regarding the
extension, Trustee Minx made a motion to extend the 45 day limit to October 10,
2017. Trustee Grear seconded the motion. A roll call vote was taken:
Tr. Grear aye Tr. Minx aye Tr. Ramos aye
Tr. Thill aye Tr. Travis aye Tr. Witko aye
Motion passed: 6 ayes, 0 nays, 0 absent
Trustee Minx then noted this development complies with all of the dimensional
controls except the 65% maximum permitted lot coverage and as such the appli-
cant is seeking a waiver to allow for up to 80% lot coverage. Parking will have a
negligible impact on the neighborhood due to not only the on-site parking for
owners and visitors but six additional on -street parking spaces being constructed
on the south side of Capulina Avenue. As noted in the Plan Commission report
previously presented to the Village Board on July 24, 2017, with positive recom-
mendations from the Traffic Safety Commission and the Appearance Commis-
sion, the Plan Commissioners unanimously recommend this development per
PC17-14.
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Minutes of August 28, 2017, Board Meeting
This is a First Reading of this ordinance so no action was taken by the Village
Board.
2) Trustee Minx then presented Ordinance 17-25 approving an amendment to a
special use permit to allow the expansion of a daycare use with associated
parking waivers at 5641-45 Dempster Street for a First Reading. She noted
this project will allow approval of an amendment to the original special use per-
mit (Ord 14-07) which allows for the expansion of the existing daycare into the
adjacent commercial tenant space at 5641 Dempster. This will allow up to 40
additional student and six additional staff members on the site. This daycare will
maintain the same hours of operation from 6:30am to 6:OOpm Monday through
Friday along with the same age range from six weeks to five years old. As pre-
viously noted this evening in the Plan Commission report (PC17-16 with condi-
tions as outlined in the Ordinance), the commissioners unanimously recommend
the approval of this project. The owner of the daycare center, Mr. David Clatch
has written a letter (attached to Ord 17-25) requesting the Board consider waiv-
ing the second reading of this ordinance so this project can move forward quick-
ly.
Trustee Minx then made a motion to waive the second reading of Ordinance 17-
25. Trustee Grear seconded the motion. A roll call vote was taken:
Tr. Grear aye Tr. Minx aye Tr. Ramos aye
Tr. Thill aye Tr. Travis aye Tr. Witko aye
Motion passed: 6 ayes, 0 nays, 0 absent
There being no additional discussion, Trustee Minx then moved to approve Or-
dinance 17-25. Trustee Thill seconded the motion. There being no comments
or concerns, a roll call vote was taken:
Tr. Grear aye Tr. Minx aye Tr. Ramos aye
Tr. Thill aye Tr. Travis aye Tr. Witko aye
Motion passed: 6 ayes, 0 nays, 0 absent
c. Trustee Ramos
Trustee Ramos had no report.
d. Trustee Thill
Trustee Thill had no report.
e. Trustee Travis
Trustee Travis had no formal report; however she reported the:
• Submission deadline for the open call for the Fall Morton Grove Community Artists
Performance will be September 1. Selected performers will be announced on Sep-
tember 8 with the performances scheduled for 4:OOpm on Sunday, October 15 at
the American Legion Memorial Civic Center.
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Minutes of August 28 2017 Board Meeting
• The Summer Photo Contest is wrapping up. Photos must be submitted by Septem-
ber 4, 2017. Trustee Travis thanked everyone for their photo submissions in keep-
ing with the Village's tagline "Incredibly Close — Amazingly Open".
f. Trustee Witko
Trustee Witko had no report.
OTHER BUSINESS
NONE
XI. WARRANTS
Trustee Witko presented the Warrants for August 14, 2017, in the amount of $1,308,646.51.
She moved to approve the Warrants. The motion was seconded by Trustee Thill. A roll call
vote was taken.
Tr. Grear aye Tr. Minx aye Tr. Ramos aye
Tr. Thill aye Tr. Travis aye Tr. Witko aye
Motion passed: 6 ayes, 0 nays, 0 absent
XII. RESIDENTS' COMMENTS (non -agenda items}
a. Resident Bill Page stated at the Farmers' Market he was doing voter registration when a
resident asked him about why there had been a reduction in recycling bins throughout
the Village in public places. Public Works Director Andy DeMonte stated to his
knowledge there was no reduction but he would look into it. It appeared this individual's
concerns revolved around the ball fields at Prairie View. Mr. Page also inquired about
the alarm testing which will take place on September 5 at 10:OOam. Village Administra-
tor Czerwinski stated the Village will test its telephone notification system at that time
and if Mr. Page was interested he could add his contact numbers to the system at the
Village's website or by contacting Village Hall.
XIII& ADJOURNMENT/EXECUTIVE SESSION
XIV.
There being no further business to come before the Board, Trustee Minx moved to adjourn the
meeting at 7:26pm. Trustee Thill seconded the motion which was unanimously approved via
voice vote.
PASSED this 28th day of August 2017.
Trustee Grear
Trustee Minx
Trustee Ramos
Trustee Thill
Trustee Travis
Trustee Witko
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9Vlinutes of August 28, 2017, Board Meeting
APPROVED by me this 28th day of August 2017.
Daniel P. DiMaria, Village President
Village of Morton Grove
Cook County, Illinois
APPROVED and FILED in my office
this 29th day of August 2017
Eileen Scanlon Harford, Village Clerk
Village of Morton Grove
Cook County, Illinois
Minutes by: Susan Lattanzi
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Legislative Summary
Resolution 17-38
AUTHORIZING THE APPROVAL AND ASSIGNMENT OF A CONTRACT FOR THE
PURCHASE OF REAL ESTATE BY THE MORTON GROVE-NILES WATER COMMISSION
FOR A WATER PUMPING AND STORAGE FACILITY AND THE EXPENDITURE OF
VILLAGE FUNDS TO PAY FOR THE VILLAGE OF MORTON GROVE'S SHARE OF THE
FINANCIAL OBLIGATIONS FOR SAID PURCHASE
Introduced:
Synopsis:
Background:
Departments
Affected:
Fiscal Impact:
Source of Funds:
Work Impact:
Administrator
Recommend:
Second Reading:
Special
Considerations or
Requirements:
September 11, 2017
This Resolution will approve a contract by the Morton Grove Niles Water
Commission (MGNWC)for the purchase of an approximately one acre site known
as 7900 Nagle Avenue, Morton Grove, IL to be used as a water pumping and storage
facility to be owned and operated by MGNWC.
The Villages of Morton Grove and Niles formed the Morton Grove -Niles Water
Commission (MGNWC) per Ordinances 17-05 (Morton Grove) and 2017-19 (Niles)
in order to reduce their wholesale water costs. As part of the MGNWC water
transmission and delivery system, MGNWC needs to acquire an approximately one
acre site on which to construct a pumping station and water storage facility. Staff
has determined that a site currently for sale located at 7900 Nagle, Morton Grove
meets the Commission's needs. Acting through a straw man, the Commission
negotiated a contract to purchase this site for $795,000. As part of the cost sharing
agreement between Niles and Morton Grove, each municipality will pay 50% of the
costs to acquire the property, and will be reimbursed through bond proceeds or water
revenue. This resolution approves the purchase of this property and authorizes the
expenditure of Village funds for Morton Grove's share of the purchase costs.
Legal, Administration, and Finance Departments
The Village's share of the purchase costs is estimated to be $397,500 plus or minus
tax prorations and closing costs
Funds for this purchase are in the Enterprise Fund (sale of water to customers)
The Village Administrator, Finance Director, and Corporation Counsel will oversee
the implementation of the Agreement.
Approval as presented.
Not required.
None
Respectfully submitted:
Ralph E. C
Reviewed by:
erwinski, Villagersied
inistrator
Prepared by:
Teresa Hoffman Liston, C/rporation Counsel
RESOLUTION 17-38
AUTHORIZING THE APPROVAL AND ASSIGNMENT OF A CONTRACT FOR THE
PURCHASE OF REAL ESTATE BY THE MORTON GROVE-NILES WATER
COMMISSION FOR A WATER PUMPING AND STORAGE FACILITY AND THE
EXPENDITURE OF VILLAGE FUNDS TO PAY FOR THE VILLAGE OF MORTON
GROVE'S SHARE OF THE FINANCIAL OBLIGATIONS FOR SAID PURCHASE
WHEREAS, the Village of Morton Grove (Village), located in Cook County, Illinois, is a
home rule unit of government under the provisions of Article 7 of the 1970 Constitution of the State of
Illinois, can exercise any power and perform any function pertaining to its government affairs,
including but not limited to the power to tax and incur debt; and
WHEREAS, in 2017, the Morton Grove -Niles Water Commission (MGNWC or Commission)
was established by Morton Grove and Niles by the adoption of ordinances pursuant to Division 135 of
Article 11 of the Illinois Municipal Code (65 ILCS 5/11-135-1, et seq.) ("Division 135"). The
establishing ordinances are Morton Grove Ordinance 17-05, which was adopted on March 13, 2017,
and Niles Ordinance No. 2017-19, which was adopted on March 14, 2017. In order to accomplish the
objectives set forth in the above -referenced Ordinances, Morton Grove and Niles also approved under
those same Ordinances an Intergovernmental Agreement entitled, "Intergovernmental Agreement for
the Establishment and Operation of the Morton Grove -Niles Water Commission and for the Purchase
and Sale of Water to the Commission for Commission Use and to Commission Wholesale Water
Customers (the IGA)", to provide for the governance and operation of the MGNWC and to create the
Board of Commissioners of the Morton Grove -Niles Water Commission (MGNWC Board) to govern
the MGNWC; and
WHEREAS, as part of the design engineering study conducted by Stanley Consultants, Inc., it
was determined the MGNWC needs to acquire approximately one acre of real estate located near the
preferred transmission main route in order to construct a pumping and water storage facility; and
WHEREAS, the MGNWC management team have determined a 0.9 acre parcel of real estate
commonly known as 7900 Nagle Avenue, Morton Grove, Illinois is of sufficient size and appropriately
located to meet the needs of the Commission; and
WHEREAS, HL Development, Inc., acting on the Commission's behalf negotiated and
entered into a real estate contract with 7900 Nagle, LLC, for the purchase of 7900 Nagle Avenue,
Morton Grove, Illinois for the purchase price of $795,000 ("the real estate contract"), and intends and
has agreed to assign its interest in the real estate contract to the Commission; and
WHEREAS, the MGNWC Board desires to accept the assignment of the real estate contract
and purchase that real estate commonly known as 7900 Nagle Avenue, Morton Grove for the purchase
price of seven hundred and ninety-five thousand ($795,000.00) dollars in substantially the same form
as the copy of the Agreement attached hereto as Exhibit "A" and made a part hereof; and
WHEREAS the President and Board of Trustees of the Village of Morton Grove (Morton
Grove) desires to approve and ratify the real estate in accordance with the terms set forth in Exhibit
"A" and further agrees to authorize the expenditure of Village funds to pay for the Village of Morton
Grove's share of the financial obligations pursuant to the real estate contract as such obligations
become due, subject to the Village of Niles adopting a resolution that makes the same findings,
approvals, and appropriation commitment on behalf of Niles as set forth in this Resolution.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE PRESIDENT AND BOARD OF
TRUSTEES OF THE VILLAGE OF MORTON GROVE, COOK COUNTY, ILLINOIS AS
FOLLOWS:
SECTION 1: The Corporate Authorities do hereby incorporate the foregoing WHEREAS
clauses into this Resolution as though fully set forth therein thereby making the findings as
hereinabove set forth.
SECTION 2: The President and Board of Trustees of the Village of Morton Grove hereby
approve the Morton Grove -Niles Water Commission's purchase of real estate commonly known as
7900 Nagle Avenue, Morton Grove, Illinois pursuant to the terms and conditions set forth in Exhibit
"A", approve and authorize the assignment of said contract from HL Development, Inc. to the Morton
Grove -Niles Water Commission, and authorize the expenditure of Village funds to pay for the Village
of Morton Grove's share of the financial obligations under the real estate contract as such obligations
become due.
SECTION 3: This Resolution shall be in full force and effect upon its passage and approval.
PASSED THIS 11th DAY OF September 2017
Trustee Grear
Trustee Minx
Trustee Ramos
Trustee Thill
Trustee Travis
Trustee Witko
APPROVED BY ME THIS 11`s DAY OF September 2017
ATTESTED and FILED in my office
this 12th DAY OF September 2017
Eileen Scanlon Harford, Village Clerk
Village of Morton Grove
Cook County, Illinois
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Daniel P. DiMaria, Village President
Village of Morton Grove
Cook County, Illinois
Exhibit "A"
CONTRACT FOR THE PURCHASE OF
7900 NAGLE, MORTON GROVE, IL
HL DEVELOPMENT, INC.. an Illinois corporation, ("Buyer") hereby agrees to
purchase and 7900 NAGLE, LLC, an Illinois limited liability company ("Seller"),
hereby agrees to sell that property commonly known as 7900 Nagle Avenue, Morton
Grove, Illinois 60053 and legally described in Exhibit "A" and all improvements
thereon (the "Property") pursuant to the following terms and conditions;
1) PURCHASE PRICE: The Buyer shall pay Seller the sum of seven hundred
ninety-five thousand dollars ($795,000) which shall be paid as follows: $50,000
("earnest money") to be paid within five (5) business days after the
execution of the contract by all parties, and the balance in good funds at
closing as adjusted by this agreement, and all eustemary credits and prorations
including tax prorations, earnest money, and unpaid utilities. Earnest money
shall be held by Chicago Title & Trust Company The cost for the earnest
money and closing escrow shall he paid equally by the Buyer and the Seller.
2) CLOSING. The Closing shall take place on August 31, 2017 (or such earlier
date as the panics may agree upon in writing), at the Skokie office of Chicago
Title Insurance Company
3) CONTINGENCY PERIOD AND INSPECTIONS.
A. The Seller shall, no later than July 7, 2017, provide to Buyer copies of
all leases, contracts, sun eys, environmental reports, soils tests, maps and plats
for the Property in Seller's possession and control. The Buyer shall have
access to the property and shall be permitted to make all desired Inspections,
soil testings and boring and environmental evaluations of its choosing and its
costs. However, Buyer shall provide at least two (2) business days' written notice
to Seller before performing soil borings or soil testing, and shall not perform anv
invasive testing of the Property or cause anv Phase' 11 environmental report to he
prepared, without Sellers prior written consent Before performing any soil tests,
Buyer shall cause its environmental consultant to review the existing Phase fl
environmental report provided by Seller, and the No Further Remediation Letter
from the IEPA in Sellers possession (thc "NFR Letter"). Buvcr's environmental
consultant shall also consult with Sellers environmental consultant before
conducting any soil tests. Buyer will defend, indemnify, and hold Seller and its
agents, managers and members (the 'Seller Indemnified Parties') harmless from
and against all loss, cost, damage or expense (including remediation costs, fines,
and attorneys' fees) incurred by the Seller Indemnified Panics as a result of
Buyer's soil testing and sampling, including anv damages incurred if the IEPA
determines that such activities violate the conditions in thc NFR Letter. The
foregoing indemnity, shall survive the Closing and the termination of this
Contract.
B The Buyer may terminate. this Contract for any reason prior to 45 days
after the date Seller and Buyer have signed the contract, and in such event. the
Earnest Money (and any interest earned thereon) shall be returned to Buyer
if the contract is not cancelled by Buyer before that date, Buyer agrees to
purchase the property for cash in "as is" condition
4) TAX PRORATIONS The Seller shall be responsible for the payment of all real
estate taxes through the closing. Unpaid and unbilled taxes shall be prorated at the
rate of 100% of the last ascertainable tax bill. At closing, Buyer and Seller will
enter into an agreement to reproratc the 2016 (unless the 2016 tax bill has been
issued prior to Closing) and 2017 saxes when the amount of such taxes becomes
known. Seller shall deposit with Seller's attorney an amount equal to fifteen
percent (15%) of the credit provided to Buyer for any unpaid and untitled taxes
to secure payment of any mnount due by Seller pursuant lo the escrow agreement.
Buyer acknowledges that Seiler will be filing for a Certificate of Error
in connection with the 2015 taxes on the Property, and that any refund
received as a result of said Certificate of Error shall be the sole property
of Seller. Any tax reductions, refunds or abatements for 2016 or prior
years shall be the sole property of Seller. In addition, if Seiler obtains a
tax reduction for 2017 because of vacancy, such reduction shall be the
sole property of Seller, even though Purchaser will own the Property for
a part of 2017. The parties agree that this allocation is appropriate
because the entire period of vacancy will he during the portion of 2017
during which Seller owned the Property.
TITLE- At Seller's expense Seller will deliver or cause to be delivered to the Buyer within
ten (10) days nib the date of this Agnsmau, as evidence of title in Seller, a title
commitment for an ALTA title insurance policy in the amount of the
Purchase Price with extended coverage by Chicago Title insurancc
Company issued on or after the date of acceptance of this Contract, subject
only to items listed in Paragraph 7. The panics understand and agree the
Seller's attorney shall order title insurance through Chicago Title Insurance
Company. Seller shall pay the cost of the title insurance and Extended Coverage.
Buyer shall pay the cost of all special endorsements requested by Buyer or its
lender, as well as the cost of a mortgagee's title insurance policy for its lender.
'the parties shall each pay their respective usual and customary share of any
requested additional title charges and the panics shall equally pay for any
closing escrow costs incurred as a result of this transaction, li the title
commitment discloses any exceptions not acceptabic to Buvcr, then Buyer shalt
notify Seller within ten (10) days after Buyer receives the title commitment, and
Seller may (but shall not be obligated to) have said exceptions or
encroachments removed, ar, with the Buyer's approval, have the title insurer
commit to insure against loss or damage that may, be caused by such exceptions or
encroachments. lf, prior to the end of the 45 -day Contingency Period, Seller fails
to have unpennittcd exceptions waived or to obtain a commitment from Chicago
Title to insure over any unpermittcd exceptions, O Buyer may elect to
take the title as it then is, with the right to deduct from the Purchase Price
prior encumbrances of a definite or ascertainable amount as shall be
reasonably agreed by the parties, or (ii) Buyer may clan' to terminate this
Agreement prior to the end of the 45-day Contingency Period, and receive a
refund of the earnest money and all interest thereon. If Buyer does not elect to
terminate thc Purchase Agreement, Buyer shall be deemed to have elected to
take subject to all matters shown on the title insurance commitment, other than
(A) matters that the Seller has agreed in writing to remove or insure over, and
(B) mortgages and other liens of a definite or ascertainable amount. Sellcrshall
furnish Buycr at closing an Affidavit of Title covering the date of Closing, and
shall sign any other custotnary, foams required for issuance of an ALTA insurance
Policy.
6) SURVEY: No later than July 7, 2017, Seller shall give Buyer a copy of thc 2015
ALTA survey of die Property prepared by Gremlcy & Biedermann. No less than
five (5) days prior to thc end of the 45-day Contingency Period. Seller shall cause
the survey to be updated to a date no earlier than the date of this Agreement, and
Buycr shall have the right to terminate this Agreement prior to the end of thc
Contingency Period if the 2(15 survey or the updated survey disclose any
encroachments or other matter Buyer finds objectionable.
7) DEED. Seller shall convey or cause to be conveyed to the Buycr good and
merchantable title to the Property by recordable Special Warranty Deed subject
only to; general real estate taxes not due and payable at tan time of Closing.
covenants, conditions, and restrictions of record, building lines and casements.
applicable zoning and building laws, ordinances, restrictions and acts suffered or
done by the Buyer if any,so long as they do not interfere with the current use
and enjoyment of the Property. Sellers conveyance shall also be subject to the
natters shown on Exhibit "B" attached hereto.
8) POSSESSION: At closing, the Seller shall surrender the Property devoid of any
tenancies and free and clear of any leases.
9) SELLER REPRESENTATIONS: Seller represents that all leases and tenancies have
been fully disclosed to Buyer, that within the past year Seller has not
received written notice from any govemmentalbody of (a) zoning, building,
fire or health code violations that have not been corrected; (b) any pending
rezoning; or (c) a proposed or confirmed special assessment and/or special
service area affecting the Property. Seller further represents that Seiler has n0
knowledge of boundary line disputes, easements or claims of casement not
shown by the public records, any hazardous waste on the Property or an)
Improvements for which the required permits were not obtained. For purposes
of this Section. Seller's "knowledge's shall mean thc actual current knowledge
of Joel Friedland, one of the managers DCJ Management, LLC (which is
Seller's manger).
10) MAINTENANCE OF PROPERTY: The Property shall be maintained in the same
condition as found on the date of the contract, normal wear and tear, excepted.
I I) DESTRUCTION OR DAMAGE OF PROPERTY: If prior to the closing, the Properh
or any part thereof shall be destroyed or materially damaged by fire or other
casualty, the Buyer shall have the option to terminate this Contract upon written
notice given to the other party within ten (Ill) days after such material
damage. In such an event, the earnest money shall be returned to the Buyer. lithe
foregoing option to terminate is not exercised, this Contract shall continue in full
force and effect, and the Seller shall assign its interest in any insurance policies
covering the property at the time of the fire or casualty to the Buyer.
12) DEFAULT: Seller shall be responsible for all damages, reasonable costs and expenses,
including attorney's fees due to the failure of the Seller to comply with the tents
of this Contract. The Buyer shall be responsible for all damages, reasonable
costs and expenses, including attorney's fees incurred by the Seller, in excess
of any earnest money retained by Salter due to thc failure of the Buyer to comply
with the terms of this Contract.
13) NOTICE: All notices required shall be in writing and shall be delivered by personal
delivery; by certified mail, return receipt requested which shall be effective on the date of
nailing; or by sending facsimile transmission which shall be elTectice as of date and time
of facsimile transmission, provided that the notice uansm tied shall be scut on business
days during business hours (9:00A.M. to 5:OOP.M. Chicago time). In the event fax notice
is transmitted during non -business hours, the effective date and time of notice is the first
hour of the first business day after transmission.
Notices to the Seller shall be addressed to Seller's Attorney: Bruce D. Goodman, Timm &
Ca-finked, LLC, 770 Lake Cook Road, Suite 150; Darfield, Illinois, 6(K)15, bgoodn> m a hglegai tom. Nonce
to thc BUYER shall be addressed to Teresa Hoffman Liston. 5901 W. Dempster St Moron
Grovc.IL 60053,tcrrm a thllawoflicc.00m
14) MISCELLANEOUS.
A. Time is of the essence of this Contract.
B. The Seller shall pay for all County, Stale and Municipal transfer taxes to thc
extent required by law.
C All disputes related to the construction or enforcement of these terms and
provision shall be governed by the laws of the State of Illinois and are subject to thc
covenant of good faith and fair dealing implied in all Illinois contracts
D. The terms of this contract and all related negotiations shall be kept confidential to
the extent allowed by law until this transaction has closed.
E. The panics agree to comply with the reporting requirements of the applicable
sections of the Internal Revenue Code and the Real Estate Settlement
Procedures Act of 1974. as amended.
F Seiler shall be responsible for all real estate commissions duc because of this
transaction. include the fee owed to the Selling broker. Century 21 Marino.
pursuant to the listing agreement between the Seller and the Lsung broker
This Agreement has been executed as of June 2017 (the''Elk clive Date')- Seller
Buyer.
HL Development Inc
7900 Nagle, LLC
By: DC! Management. LLC.
its manager
By:
By:
iedland, a manager
w er, mtenm successor
manager
wail - Nickg,century2Imarino.com
Fully executed signature page
Joel Friedland <jfriedland@britproperties.com>
Mon 7/17/2017 5:43 PM
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EXHIBIT A
LEGAL DESCRIPTION
Parcell:
That part of Lot 4 lying North of a line which is 36 feet South of the Northwest corner thereof and running thence
East at right angles to the East line of said Lot 4; and the South 140 feet as measured along the East and West
lines of Lot 5, all in Enjay's Industrial Subdivision, being a Subdivision in the North h of the Northeast % of Section
30, Township 41 North, Range 13, East of the Third Principal Meridian, in Cook County, Illinois.
Parcel 2:
Access, ingress and egress easements for the benefit of Parcel 1 as created by Easement and Maintenance
Agreement dated November 30, 1981, and recorded March 25, 1982, as Document 26183002 by and between
Georgia Nut Company, Harris Trust and Savings Bank as Trustee under Trust Agreement dated May 25, 1977, and
known as Trust Number 37690, Glenview State Bank as Trustee under Trust Agreement dated October 25, 1980,
and known as Trust No. 2562, and the Village of Morton Grove, over property described therein.
PIN: 10-12-202-012
EXHIBIT B
ADDITIONAL TITLE EXCEPTIONS
Public utility easement contained in the instrument recorded March 21, 1957, as Document 16855186 to the
Commonwealth Edison Company and the Illinois Bell Telephone Company, over the west 13 feet of the Property.
Terms, provisions and conditions of the Easement and Maintenance Agreement recorded March 25, 1982, as
Document 26183002, executed by and between Georgia Nut Company, an Illinois corporation, Harris Trust and
Savings Bank, as Trustee under Trust Agreement dated May 25, 1977, and Glenview State Bank, as Trustee under
Trust Agreement dated October 25, 1980, and known as Trust No. 2562.
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Legislative Summa
Ordinance 17-24
APPROVING A PLANNED UNIT DEVELOPMENT (P.U.D.) COMPRISED OF 36 ATTACHED
DWELLINGS (TOWNHOMES) IN A TOTAL OF 7 BUILDINGS AND PRELIMINARY PLAT OF
SUBDIVISION ON AN APPROXIMATELY 2.0 ACRE PARCEL OF LAND LOCATED AT THE
SOUTHWEST CORNER OF CAPULINA AND FERRIS AVENUES IN MORTON GROVE, IL
Introduction: August 28, 2017
Purpose:
Background:
Programs, Departs
or Groups Affected
Fiscal Impact:
Source of Funds:
Workload Impact:
Admin Recommend:
Second Reading:
Special Consider o
Requirements:
Submitted by:
Prepared by:
To approve a Planned Unit Development for 36 townhomes in 7 buildings, with 89 parking spaces
(72 garage spaces and 17 guest parking spaces), and approve a special use permit for density of 18
units/acre, a waiver to maximum permitted lot coverage, and a preliminary plat of subdivision, for a
2+/- acre site located at the southwest corner of Ferris and Capulina Avenues.
Lexington Homes ("Applicant") is seeking approval of a Planned Unit Development (PUD)
consisting of 36 attached dwellings (townhomes) in a total of 7 buildings, with a special use to
allow the density to be 18 units per acre (Sec. 12-5-7:E). Each unit will be 1,800-2,000 sq. ft., with
2-1/2 floors of living space and a 2 -car garage. The Applicant is providing seventeen (17) additional
on-site visitor parking spaces and will construct six (6) street parking spaces on the south side of
Capulina Avenue, immediately north of the site. The proposed development complies with all of the
dimensional controls except the 65% maximum permitted lot coverage and, as such, the Applicant
is seeking a waiver to allow for up to 80% lot coverage. In addition, the applicant proposes to
subdivide the property into eight (8) lots. Seven (7) Lots will each contain a townhome building, to
allow for units to be sold as "fee simple" units, while the eighth lot will include all remaining
common space. The creation of new lots around each building requires some technical waivers to
dimensional controls, however the overall development complies with the setback requirements for
townhomes. The Applicant hired Kenig, Lindgren, O'Hara, Aboona, Inc. (KLOA) to complete a
traffic and parking impact statement, per Section 12-7-3B. Based on observations and analysis,
KLOA concluded there would be negligible traffic impacts and the proposed 89 on-site parking
spaces, along with available area street parking, should accommodate the parking demand. In
accordance with Section 12 -I6 -4A.2, the application was reviewed by Village departments and
required commissions. The Applicant filed a similar application in the summer of 2016 and,
pursuant to Section 12-16-4:A.2, the Appearance Commission reviewed and voted unanimously to
grant an Appearance Certificate at their on August 1, 2016. Because the design of the buildings and
proposed landscape plan for the current application are substantially the same, the Chairperson of
the Appearance Certificate waived re -review by the Commission and recommended the Appearance
Certificate be carried forward for this application. The Traffic and Safety Commission reviewed the
Application at their June 1, 2017, meeting and supported the project with specified conditions.
Based on the application, supporting documents, and testimony presented at the June 19, 2017,
Public Hearings and the recommendations from the Appearance and Traffic Safety Commissions,
the Plan Commission voted 5-0 (Gillespie and Khan absent) to recommend approval of this
application with conditions. This special use permit and associated subdivision will not become
effective until the Applicant purchases the property from the Village, at a mutually agreed price.
Community and Economic Development
N/A
N/A
Community and Economic Development in the normal course of business.
Approval as presented
September 11, 2017
Reviewed by
Teresa Hoffman Liston, C. .o -.tion Counsel
ORDINANCE 17-24
APPROVING A PLANNED UNIT DEVELOPMENT (P.U.D.) COMPRISED OF 36
ATTACHED DWELLINGS (TOWNHOMES) IN A TOTAL OF 7 BUILDINGS AND
PRELIMINARY PLAT OF SUBDIVISION, ON AN APPROXIMATELY 2.0 ACRE
PARCEL OF LAND LOCATED AT THE SOUTHWEST CORNER OF CAPULINA AND
FERRIS AVENUES IN MORTON GROVE, IL
WHEREAS, the Village of Morton Grove (Village), located in Cook County, Illinois, is a
home rule unit of government under the provisions of Article 7 of the 1970 Constitution of the State
of Illinois, can exercise any power and perform any function pertaining to its government affairs,
including but not limited to the power to tax and incur debt; and
WHEREAS, the Village owns property consisting of approximately 2.0 acres of land,
located at the southwest comer of Capulina and Ferris Avenues with the common addresses of:
8550 Ferris Avenue, 8600 Ferris Avenue, 8602 Ferris Avenue, 8608 Ferris Avenue, 8612 Ferris
Avenue, 8614 Ferris Avenue, 8618 Ferris Avenue and 8620 Ferris Avenue, collectively known as
"Site B", per the adopted Lehigh Ferris Framework Plan (Ordinance 09-01), and a 2,249 sq. ft.
portion of Village -owned, unimproved right-of-way, located west of Narragansett Avenue and east
of the Metra right-of-way, vacated pursuant to Ordinance 17-22, collectively known as the "Subject
Property") are located in the CR Commercial/Residential District; and
WHEREAS, the Lehigh Ferris Framework Plan identified "Site B" as a potential
redevelopment site for higher density residential uses, based on its proximity to the Village's
proposed future downtown along Lincoln and Lehigh Avenues and the Morton Grove Metra train
station; and
WHEREAS, Section 12-6-3:D of the Unified Development Code allows a planned unit
development to be located in the C/R Commercial Residential District for sites larger than one acre;
and
WHEREAS, Lexington Homes ("Applicant") is negotiating the purchase of the Subject
Property from the Village of Morton Grove and is seeking approval of' a Planned Unit Development
(PUD) in order to construct 36 attached dwellings (townhomes) in a total of 7 buildings; and
WHEREAS, in addition to providing the two required parking spaces per dwelling unit
within the individual unit garages, the Applicant is also proposing to construct 17 on-site visitor
parking spaces in order to minimize any potential parking impact on adjacent public streets; and
WHEREAS, to help further mitigate any potential parking impact on adjacent public streets,
the Applicant will also construct six (6) on—street parking spaces on the south side of Capulina
Avenue, immediately north of the proposed development, which will be open for use by all area
residents and visitors, but will be time restricted to discourage all day parking by Metra riders; and
WHEREAS, as part of their PUD application, the Applicant is seeking approval of a special
use permit to allow for increased density from 16 units per acre to 18 units per acre, per Section 12-
5-7:E; and
WHEREAS, the proposed development complies with all of the dimensional controls for
attached dwellings in the C/R District except for the maximum permitted lot coverage and, as such,
the Applicant has included a requested waiver of the 65% maximum allowed lot coverage, per
Section 12-5-7:C, to allow for up to 80% lot coverage; and
WHEREAS, the Applicant is seeking the waiver to the lot coverage requirement due in part
to additional residential units, which they added to help offset some of the extraordinary costs
associated with the development of this site, and the added impervious surfaces associated with the
17 on-site visitor parking spaces, which are not required by Code but were requested by the Village
in response to concerns raised by area residents with respect to existing street parking challenges
within this neighborhood; and
WHEREAS, in conjunction with the proposed Planned Unit Development application, the
Applicant has filed for approval of a preliminary plat of subdivision to create seven (7) individual
lots around each of the seven townhome buildings and an eighth lot, which would encompass all the
common space for the development including driveways, detention areas, etc.; and
WHEREAS, the Applicant proposes the new subdivision to allow for the sale of the
townhomes as "fee simple ownership," while remaining in compliance with the Plat Act of the
Illinois Compiled Statutes [76 ILCS 204, sec. 1(a)]; and
WHEREAS, while the creation of these individual building lots necessitates some additional
technical relief from the dimensional controls established for townhome developments, these
waivers are strictly technical in nature and do not affect the compliance of the overall development
plan with the required setbacks for attached dwellings in the C/R District; and
WHEREAS, pursuant to the applicable provisions of the Municipal Code, notice of the
Public Hearing was duly published in the Pioneer Press, a newspaper of general circulation in the
Village of Morton Grove, on June 1, 2017, writ -ten notification sent to property owners within 250
feet of the subject property on June 2, 2017, and signs were duly posted on the property on June 9,
2017; and
WHEREAS, in accordance with Section 12-7-3:B of the Village Code, the Applicant
submitted a traffic and parking study, "Summary Traffic and Parking evaluation Proposed
Townhome Development," prepared by Kenig, Lindgren, O'Hara, Aboona, Inc. (KLOA) , dated
May 24, 2017, revised June 12, 2017, which includes an analysis of the projected parking and
traffic demand associated with the proposed use; and
WHEREAS, based on their observations, along with traffic and parking industry standards,
KLOA concluded the 89 on-site parking spaces are adequate for the parking demand of the
proposed 36 -unit townhome development, and
WHEREAS, when evaluating the potential traffic impacts of this proposed development,
KLOA factored in the projected future traffic associated with other area developments currently
under construction, including the restaurant at 6415 Dempster and the three -unit attached dwelling
development at the northeast corner of Ferris and Capulina Avenues, and based on all the data
gathered and industry standards, KLOA concluded the amount of vehicle trips generated by the
proposed 36 unit townhome development would have low impact on the surrounding roadway
system; and
WHEREAS, in accordance with Section 12-16-4 of the Unified Development Code, the
Traffic Safety Commission (TSC) reviewed the application at their June 1, 2017, meeting and
unanimously supported this project with specified conditions; and
WHEREAS, the Applicant had filed a similar application for a townhome development in
the summer of 2016 and, in accordance with Section 12-16-4A.2, the Appearance Commission
reviewed and voted unanimously to grant an Appearance Certificate on August 1, 2016; and
WHEREAS, because the design of the facade of the buildings and the proposed landscaping
plan for the current application are substantially the same, the Chairperson of the Appearance
Certificate waived re -review by the Commission and recommended the Appearance Certificate be
carried forward for this application; and
WHEREAS, as required by ordinance, the Morton Grove Plan Commission held a Public
Hearing relative to the above referenced case on June 19, 2017, at which time all concerned parties
were given the opportunity to be present and express their views for the consideration by the Plan
Commission; and
WHEREAS, as a result of said Public Hearing, the Plan Commission made certain
recommendations and conditions through a report dated July 14, 2017, a copy of which is attached
hereto and made a part hereof and marked as Exhibit "A"; and
WHEREAS, the Corporate Authorities have determined a residential planned unit
development (PUD) comprised of 36 attached dwellings (townhomes) in a total of 7 buildings at the
southwest corner of Capulina and Ferris Avenues be approved subject to the conditions and
restrictions as set forth herein.
WHEREAS, the Corporate Authorities of the Village of Morton Grove have considered the
Plan Commission's recommendation and approves the preliminary plat of subdivision, with
associated waivers, to create 7 lots for each of the proposed townhome buildings and an 8th lot for
the common space, in accordance and conjunction with the submitted PUD application, a copy of
which is attached hereto and made a part hereof and marked as Exhibit "B".
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED BY THE PRESIDENT AND BOARD OF
TRUSTEES OF THE VILLAGE OF MORTON GROVE, COOK COUNTY, ILLINOIS, AS
FOLLOWS:
SECTION 1: The Corporate Authorities do hereby incorporate the foregoing WHEREAS
clauses into this Ordinance, as though fully set forth herein, thereby making the findings as
hereinabove set forth:
SECTION 2: The residential PUD comprised of 36 attached dwellings (townhomes) in a
total of 7 buildings, with the associated special use permit for density and waiver to lot coverage
described below, are hereby granted for the benefit of the Subject Property, subject to the following
conditions and restrictions which shall be binding on the owners/lessees, occupants, and users of
this property, their successors and assigns for the duration of the planned unit development.
1. Approval of a special use to allow the density to increase from 16 units to 18 units per acre,
in accordance with Section 12-5-7E., to allow for a total of 36 units;
2. A wavier to the 65% maximum allowed lot coverage requirement, Section 12-5-7C., to
allow for up to 80% lot coverage.
SECTION 3: The special permit for the PUD and special use approval and waiver granted in
Section 2 of this ordinance are contingent upon the following conditions:
1. The sale of the Subject Property by the Applicant from the Village at a mutually agreed
upon price;
2. The site and building shall be developed and operated consistent with the plans and
supporting documents in the application, amended, as necessary, to comply with conditions
from the Traffic Safety Commission, Plan Commission and/or Village staff, identified in
this report and/or presented at the Public Hearing, including:
A. Site Plan, submitted by Haeger Engineering, dated May 24, 2017;
B. Fire Truck Turning Exhibit, submitted by Haeger Engineering, dated May 24, 2017;
C. Lexington Walk Final Plat of Subdivision, submitted by Haeger Engineering, dated
May 25, 2017
D. Lexington Walk Preliminary Engineering Plans submitted by Haeger Engineering,
dated May 24, 2017
E. Sales Trailer Exhibit, submitted by Haeger Engineering, dated May 24, 2017
F. Off-site Sign Exhibit, submitted by Haeger Engineering, dated May 24, 2017
G. Preliminary Landscape Plan, submitted by Krogstad Land Design Limited, dated
May 26, 2017
H. Summary of Traffic and Parking Evaluation, submitted by KLOA Inc., dated May
24, 2017, revised June 12, 2017
I. Photometric Plan, submitted by Legacy Design Inc., dated May 26, 2017
J. Colored Elevations and Floor Plans, submitted by BSB, dated May 30, 2017
K. Preliminary Stormwater Management Report, submitted by Haeger Engineering ,
dated May 31, 2017
L. Colored Site Plan, submitted by Krogstad Land Design Limited, dated May 26, 2017
3. Prior to the issuance of a building permit, the Applicant shall have complied with all
recommendations suggested by the Traffic Safety Commission staff report dated June 5,
2017, and Village Engineer's review memorandum dated June 5, 2017, as follows:
A. The proposed parking area at the northwest corner of the development should be
signed to be for residents and guests of the development only;
B. The Applicant shall provide a written description of the proposed development of the
ownership and maintenance of the streets and parking areas.
4. Prior to the issuance of any Village building permits the Applicant shall submit final
engineering plans in accordance with Village requirements and standards, for review and
approval by the Village Engineer.
5. Prior to the issuance of any site work permits, the Applicant shall have provided a copy of
all necessary approvals from the Illinois Environmental Protection Agency (IEPA) of their
Remediation Action Plan (RAP) for proposed development of this site, in accordance with
the approval site and preliminary engineering plans, listed in Condition 1 above.
6. Prior to the issuance of any permits, the Applicant shall submit a Construction Management
Plan, including but not limited to: proposed development phasing plan, location of propose
construction and silt fencing, location of proposed contractor/subcontractor parking during
each phase of construction, location of material storage during each phase of construction,
proposed construction vehicle access way(s); proposed truck routes to/from the site, etc.
7. Prior to the issuance of any building permits, the Applicant shall submit updated color
samples and specifications for the masonry facade to ensure the proposed colors are
comparable to the "red -brick" color used on the existing development to the north of the
Subject Property (8630-8712 Narragansett Avenue, 101-318 Narragansett Court, and 6337-
6341 Hennings Court) and consistent with the schematic colored renderings provided to the
Village Board as part of the Applicant's response to the RFQ for the redevelopment of this
site. Unless otherwise specified within the final executed Redevelopment Agreement, prior
to the issuances of any permits and commencement of any work, the Applicant shall have
purchased the Subject Property from or have entered into a license agreement with Village
to allow the Applicant to initiate only such work, specified within such license agreement.
8. The applicant shall provide an updated landscape plan, as necessary, for review and
approval, to ensure proposed trees will not impede access by and through the site by
emergency vehicles. Such plan may be submitted after issuance of building permits;
however, the final landscaping plan must be submitted for review and approval prior to
issuance of any occupancy permits and landscaping must be installed prior to the issuance of
the final occupancy permit for the project.
9. The Applicant shall advise the Village Administrator, in writing, of any proposed change in
ownership of the Subject Property during the development of the PUD and prior to
completion of site improvements, landscaping, and other building and site features included
in the approved PUD plans, listed in Condition 1. Such changes may subject the owners,
lessees, occupants, and users of Lexington Walk to additional conditions and may serve as
the basis for further amendment to the planned unit development. This provision does not
apply to the pre -sale or sale of the individual residential units to individual homeowners.
10. Prior to the issuance of a building permit, the Applicant shall submit the Final Plat of
Subdivision and all supporting documents, in accordance with Section 12-8-3, for review.
11. The Applicant shall comply with all applicable provisions of Title 12, Chapter 8 regarding
the content, submission, approval, and recording of the final plat of subdivision and such
recorded plat of subdivision shall be consistent with the approved preliminary plat, dated
May 5, 2017, with the following approved waivers:
A. Lot 1:
i. Front yard setback waiver of 12 ft. to the 15 ft. front yard setback
requirement (Section 12-5-7C)
ii. Side yard (west) setback waiver of 2 ft. to the 5 ft. side yard setback
requirement (Section 12-5-7C)
iii. Rear yard setback waiver of 5 ft. to the 5 ft. rear yard setback requirement
(Section 12-5-7C)
iv. Lot coverage waiver of 25% to the 65% lot coverage requirement (Section
12-5-7C)
B. Lot 2
i. Front yard setback waiver of 12 ft. to the 15 ft. front yard setback
requirement (Section 12-5-7C)
ii. Side yard (east) setback waiver of 2 ft. to the 5 ft. side yard setback
requirement (Section 12-5-7C)
iii. Rear yard setback waiver of 5 ft. to the 5 ft. rear yard setback requirement
(Section 12-5-7C)
iv. Lot coverage waiver of 25% to the 65% lot coverage requirement (Section
12-5-7C)
C. Lot 3
i. Front yard setback waiver of 12 ft. to the 15 ft. front yard setback
requirement (Section 12-5-7C)
ii. Side yard (north) setback waiver of 2 ft. to the 5 ft. side yard setback
requirement (Section 12-5-7C)
iii. Rear yard setback waiver of 5 ft. to the 5 ft. rear yard setback requirement
(Section 12-5-7C)
iv. Lot coverage waiver of 25% to the 65% lot coverage requirement (Section
12-5-7C)
D. Lot 4
i. Front yard setback waiver of 12 ft. to the 15 ft. front yard setback
requirement (Section 12-5-7C)
ii. Side yard (south) setback waiver of 2 ft. to the 5 ft. side yard setback
requirement (Section 12-5-7C)
iii. Rear yard setback waiver of 5 ft. to the 5 ft. rear yard setback requirement
(Section 12-5-7C)
iv. Lot coverage waiver of 25% to the 65% lot coverage requirement (Section
12-5-7C)
E. Lot 5
i. Front yard setback waiver of 12 ft. to the 15 ft. front yard setback
requirement (Section 12-5-7C)
ii. Side yard (north) setback waiver of 2 ft. to the 5 ft. side yard setback
requirement (Section 12-5-7C)
iii. Side yard (south) setback waiver of 2 ft. to the 5 ft. side yard setback
requirement (Section 12-5-7C)
iv. Rear yard setback waiver of 5 ft. to the 5 ft. rear yard setback requirement
(Section 12-5-7C)
v. Lot coverage waiver of 22.58% to the 65% lot coverage requirement (Section
12-5-7C)
F. Lot 6
i. Front yard setback waiver of 12 ft. to the 15 ft. front yard setback
requirement (Section 12-5-7C)
ii. Side yard (east) setback waiver of 1 ft. to the 5 ft. side yard setback
requirement (Section 12-5-7C)
iii. Side yard (west) setback waiver of 2 ft. to the 5 ft. side yard setback
requirement (Section 12-5-7C)
iv. Rear yard setback waiver of 5 ft. to the 5 ft. rear yard setback requirement
(Section 12-5-7C)
v. Lot coverage waiver of 18.77% to the 65% lot coverage requirement (Section
12-5-7C)
G. Lot 7
i. Front yard setback waiver of 12 ft. to the 15 ft. front yard setback
requirement (Section 12-5-7C)
ii. Side yard (east) setback waiver of 1 ft. to the 5 ft. side yard setback
requirement (Section 12-5-7C)
iii. Side yard (west) setback waiver of 2 ft. to the 5 ft. side yard setback
requirement (Section 12-5-7C)
iv. Rear yard setback waiver of 5 ft. to the 5 ft. rear yard setback requirement
(Section 12-5-7C)
v. Lot coverage waiver of 19.45% to the 65% lot coverage requirement (Section
12-5-7C)
H. Section 12-8-4:B.3, to allow individual subdivided Lots 5, 6, and 7 to abut a private
right-of-way rather than a public right-of-way.
12. Prior to the issuance of any building permits and in conjunction with the submission of the
Final Plat of Subdivision, the Applicant shall submit the proposed "Homeowners
Declarations And Covenants," for review and approval and such Declarations and
Covenants shall be developed in accordance with Section 12-8-2B.3., as follows:
A. The membership in the owners' association shall be mandatory for each and every
owner, and successive owner, of all units located on the property.
B. The owners' association shall own and be responsible for the continuity, care,
conservation, maintenance, and operation in a first rate condition, and in accordance
with predetermined standards, of the common areas, including, without limitation, all
equipment, appurtenances, ponds, detention facilities, and perimeter fencing located
on or within the common areas and the cost of power required for the affected
equipment and appurtenances.
C. The owners' association shall be responsible for casualty and liability insurance, and
the Village shall be named as an additional insured on all policies of liability
insurance obtained by the owners' association.
D. The owners of all units located on the property or the owners' association, as
applicable, shall be responsible for the real estate taxes for the common areas.
E. The owners of all units located on the property shall pay their pro -rata share of all
costs and expenses incurred by the owners' association by means of an assessment to
be levied by the owners' association that meets the requirements for becoming a lien
on the property in accordance with the statutes of the state of Illinois.
F. The owners' association shall have the right to adjust the assessment to meet changed
needs except any assessment imposed by the Village. The membership vote required
to authorize an adjustment shall not be fixed at more than fifty-one percent (51 %) of
the members voting on the issue.
G. The owner's association shall be created and established prior to the sale of any
portion of the property.
SECTION 4: The Planned Unit Development, with the associated Special Use Permit for
density and waiver to lot coverage are granted and the Preliminary Plat of Subdivision is approved
so long as the owner, occupant and users of this property utilize the area for the purposes as herein
designated.
SECTION 5: The Village Clerk is hereby authorized and directed to amend all pertinent
records of the Village of Morton Grove to show and designate the special use as granted and
amended hereunder.
SECTION 6: The Applicant/Owner shall comply with all requirements of the Village of
Morton Grove Ordinances and Codes that are applicable.
SECTION 7: Effective Date. This Ordinance shall be effective only upon the occurrence of
all of the following events:
A. Passage by the Board of Trustees of the Village of Morton Grove by a majority vote
in the manner required by law;
B. Publication in pamphlet form in the manner required by law;
C. The purchase of the Subject Property, for a mutually agreed upon price, by the
Applicant from the Village of Morton Grove;
D. Submission of a Certificate of Good Standing to the Village Corporation Counsel by
the Applicant as issued by the Illinois Secretary of State.
PASSED this 11`h day of September 2017.
Trustee Grear
Trustee Minx
Trustee Ramos
Trustee Travis
Trustee Thill
Trustee Witko
APPROVED by me this 11th day of Septentlzer 2017.
APPROVED and FILED in my office this
12th day of September 2017
Eileen Scanlon Harford, Villagelerk
Village of Morton Grove
Cook County, Illinois
Daniel N. DiMaria, Village President
Village of Morton Grove
Cook County, Illinois
EXHIBIT "A"
Community & Economic Development Department
To: Village President and Board of Trustees
From: Steven Blonz, Chairperson, Plan Commission
Nancy Radzevich, AICP, Community and Economic Development Director
Dominick A. Argumedo, AICP, Zoning Administrator/Land-Use Planner '-
Date: July 1412017
MORTON GROVE
Incredibly Close -(' Amazingly Open
Re: Plan Commission Case PC17-14: Request for a Planned Unit Development
(PUD) comprised of 36 attached dwellings (townhomes) in a total of 7
buildings on an approximately 2.0 acre parcel of land, per Title 12, Chapter 6
of Ordinance 07-07 (Village of Morton Grove Unified Development Code)
with waivers to density and dimensional controls, as needed, and approval of
Preliminary and Final Plats of Subdivision in accordance with Title 12,
Chapter 8 of Ordinance 07-07 on a 2.0 acre parcel of land located at the
southwest corner of Capulina and Ferris Avenues in Morton Grove, IL
Commission Report
Public Notice
The Village of Morton Grove provided Public Notice for the June 19, 2017 Plan Commission public
hearing for PC 17-14 in accordance with the Unified Development Code. The Pioneer Press.
published the public notice on June 1, 2017, and the Village notified surrounding property owners
via mail on June 2, 2017 and placed a public notice sign on the subject property on June 9, 2017.
Property Background
The 2.0 -acre subject property is located at the southwest corner of Capulina and Ferris Avenues
and is a Village owned vacant parcel. The proposed development site includes a 2,249 sq. ft.
portion of Village owned, unimproved right of way, located west of Narragansett Avenue and east
of the Metra right of way, proposed for vacation through PC 17-13. The subject property, made up
of multiple parcels, was purchased by the Village of Morton Grove over a period of about 4+/ -
years, from 2005-2009, utilizing funds available in the Lehigh -Ferris Tax Increment Finance (TIF)
District. The overall property is in the CR Commercial Residential District.
Overview of the Application
Lexington Homes CApplicant'D is seeking approval of a Planned Unit Development (PUD)
consisting of 36 attached dwellings (townhomes) in a total of 7 buildings. The proposed townhome
development is designed with three buildings consisting of five (5) attached townhomes, two
buildings with four (4) attached townhomes, and one building each of six (6) and seven (7)
attached townhomes. Each townhome is proposed to have a two (2) car garage and 2-1/2 floors of
living space. The townhomes will range in size from 1,800 sq. ft. to 2,000 sq. ft. The units have
been designed to include up to 3 -bedrooms, but the developer has allowed for some flexibility in
the unit layout, based on market demand at time of construction/sale.
In addition to the two garage parking spaces per unit, the overall development includes seventeen
(17) on-site visitor parking spaces. In addition, six (6) on—street parking spaces will be provided on
the south side of Capulina Avenue, immediately north of the proposed development, which will be
open for use by all area residents and visitors, but will be time restricted to discourage all day
parking by Metra riders.
Lexington Homes designed the development to accommodate vehicular access to/from the site via
Capulina Avenue. An internal private road provides access to the 36 units and to 9 of the visitor
parking spaces, while the visitor parking lot at the northwest corner of the site is accessed directly
from Capulina and Narragansett Avenues. The development includes sidewalks along the
townhomes to facilitate pedestrian movements both within the development and to the
surrounding neighborhood.
The proposed development complies with all of the dimensional controls for attached dwellings
except the maximum permitted density and maximum permitted lot coverage. Through the
PUD/Special Use process, Applicant is seeking approval, through Section 12-5-7:E, that allows up
to 18 units per acre in the CR District by special use and a waiver to the 65% maximum allowed
lot coverage to allow for up to 80% lot coverage.
In conjunction with the Special Use Permit for the Planned Unit Development, the Applicant is also
seeking approval of an eight (8) lot subdivision in order to create seven (7) building lots around
each of the individual townhome structures and an eighth lot, which would encompass all the
common space for the development including driveways, detention areas, etc. According to the
Applicant, the proposed subdivision is intended to allow for ease of sale of the thirty-six (36)
townhomes as "fee simple ownership". According to the American Bar Association website, "...the
most common form (of ownership) is fee simple. It's also the most complete, because, in theory,
titles in fee simple are valid forever...People who own property in a fee simple form may sell it,
rent it out, transfer it to their heirs, and to some extent limit its use in the future."
Although the overall development complies with the setback requirements, the proposed creation
of eight (8) individual lots necessitates some additional technical relief from the CR Commercial
Residential land use regulations.
June 19, 2017 Public Hearing
Ms. Nancy Radzevich, Community and Economic Development Director, introduced the case and
summarized the Plan Commission staff report dated June 15, 2017, which was entered, in its
entirety, into the public record. (Attachment 1). Ms. Radzevich noted that the property historically
induded commercial/industrial uses and over time, the activities related to those businesses
resulted in some environmental site issues. After purchasing these properties, the Village
demolished the existing structures, and over the past several years, partially funded by Brownfield
Remediation Fund Grants, the Village has had environmental consultants testing and evaluating
the types and extent of the environmental contamination.
She continued that Lexington Homes had originally filed for approval of a 34 unit townhome
development in fall of 2016, however, that application was withdrawn due to the discovery of
some additional site development challenges and unexpectedly high costs associated with the
required utility relocation work. After additional discussions with the Village regarding the projected
costs for development, staff suggested including two more units to help offset some of the
additional development costs. Due to the limited availability of public street parking, staff also
worked with the developer to identify opportunities to provide some much-needed visitor parking.
Lexington Homes developed the current plan based on discussions with Village staff and these
modifications to the plans have resulted in the need for additional approvals/waivers for density
and lot coverage.
The Plan Commission Secretary swore in the Lexington Walk development team, including: William
Rotolo, Vice President of Land Acquisitions, and John Agenlian, Director of Land Development,
both with Lexington Homes; Lawrence Freedman, attorney with Ash, Anos, Freedman & Logan
LLC; Todd Shaffer, Principal with Haeger Engineering; Karl Krogstad, President of Krogstad Land
Design Limited; Luay Aboona Principal with Kenig, Lindgren, O'Hara, Aboona, Inc; Jon Nelson
Principal with Jen Land LLC; and Jay Cox, Project Manager with BSB Design. Members provided an
overview of the project pertaining to their specific discipline.
Chairperson Blonz asked if there were any questions from the Commissioners. Commissioner
Gabriel asked how the utilities would be added to each unit. Todd Shaffer, project engineer, noted
that utilities would be added in a similar manner to the recently completed Lexington Station
townhome; each unit would have separate water and utility feeds that will be buried. The gas,
electric and phone service will be designed by the specific public utility companies.
Chairperson Blonz asked for an explanation on how the project's drainage would be handled on
site. Mr. Shaffer explained that drainage would be in a storm underground detention vault, which
would be located in the site's courtyard. All of the onsite storm sewers are designed for 100 year
storms and storm water discharge will go directly into a storm sewer that goes west to the river.
Commissioner Shimanski asked about snow removal on the site. Mr. Cox said the homeowners
association will set the rules and if necessary, the Association will haul off the snow. Mr. Cox
stated that it would not be put in the parking spaces.
Commissioner Gabriel asked if the trash and fire trucks had adequate room to access the site. Mr.
Cox stated that the team completed an analysis of truck turning radii to show that such vehicles
could adequately maneuver within the site.
Chairperson Blonz inquired about the proposed retention wall along the railroad tracks. Mr. Shaffer
explained the wall design will be dictated by the design of the footings for the fence along the rear
property line. The privacy fence will be designed for a high wind load and the final engineering has
not been completed as yet.
Chairperson Blonz asked about the lighting plan specifically at the perimeter of the property. Ms.
Radzevich stated that the final plan will need to meet Village Code requirements and be finalized
closer to and before a final building is issued. Ms. Radzevich noted that proposed lighting should
be as dose to zero as possible with exception of the main entrance and submittal and approval of
such a final lighting plan could be added as a condition of approval at the time of approval and
issuance of building permits. It. Nelson clarified that there is a light pole on the northwest corner
to light the roadway and the intersection at Capulina and Ferris and the Tight associated from that
light pole would also require a spill over, across the property line and onto the public right of way.
Commissioner Farkas asked about the contamination and if staff knows how it happened. Ms.
Radzevich replied there was a history of commercial and manufacturing uses on this site and over
time various chemicals and materials were dumped in this area. The area at the northwest corner
of the site has the highest concentration of contamination.
Chairperson Blonz asked if there was anyone present that wanted to be heard.
Mr. Steve Gubin, 8630 Ferris, stated that he opposed the development and feels there will be a
great impact on area traffic particularly with the new three-unit townhome development at the
northeast corner of Capulina and Ferris and the new Morretti's Restaurant, along with a newly
reopened Burt's Place restaurant, down the street. He stated he felt there are already traffic and
parking problems in the area. He further noted that the closest street with no special parking
permits is 4 blocks away. Mr. Gubin requested if the plan commission recommends to approve this
case, that it restrict the development to 32 units that is permitted by code, or reduce the units
further in consideration of the current residents that live in the area and will be affected by parking
problems.
Mr. William McFadden, 8634 Narragansett, asked why are there so many waivers being requested.
Mr. Steve Helfrich, 8638 Narragansett, concurred with Mr. Grubin and stated this area is too dense
and there is not enough parking.
Mr. Freedman responded to the residents comments. He noted that the additional approvals and
waivers requested are related to added expense associatd with the redevelopment of this site. The
additional units were added to help offset some of the added development costs. The Village's
code allows 18 units per acre per special use, which the proposal does not exceed. He further
noted that the waiver for lot coverage is related to the extra visitor parking. While the initial plan
included enough parking to meet the basic code requirements, the additional visitor parking area is
being provided at the request of the Village. He also spoke regarding the requested waivers as a
result of the proposed subdivision. In order to achieve the fee simple concept, to facilitate the sale
of units, lots are being created that subsequently need setback waivers but do not change the
overall concept or development plan for the entire development.
Mr. Cox also addressed the concern about the project density. He noted that the CR zone was
established to create high density multifamily residents in this area and that this site was originally
earmarked for even more density than what is being proposed, in the Lehigh/Ferris Area Plan.
Commissioner Shimanski asked if there are any waivers for parking regulations. Ms. Radzevich
stated there are no requests for parking waivers as the on-site parking exceed the minimum
requirements in the Villages regulations.
Commissioner Farkas moved to approve Case PC 17-14, request for approval of a Planned Unit
Development (PUD) comprised of 36 attached dwellings (townhomes) in a total of 7 buildings on
an approximately 2.0 acre parcel of land, per Title 12, Chapter 6 of Ordinance 07-07 (Village of
Morton Grove Unified Development Code) with waivers to density and dimensional controls, as
needed, and approval of Preliminary and Final Plats of Subdivision in accordance with Title 12,
Chapter 8 of Ordinance 07-07 on a 2.0 acre parcel of land located at the southwest corner of
Capulina and Ferris Avenues in Morton Grove, IL with the conditions presented in the staff report
as well as additional conditions that the snow be cleared from the roadways and parking spaces,
within a reasonable timeframe, and the final lighting plan be designed in accordance with the
ordinance requirement, except that the light may exceed the ordinance requirement at the NE
corner of the site to allow for the installation of lighting for the adjacent intersection.
Commissioner Gabriel seconded the motion. The motion passed unanimously 5-0 (Gillespie and
Khan absent).
Community & Economic Development Department
MORTON ;,GROVE
Incredibly Close'( Amazingly Open
To: Chairperson Blonz and Members of the Plan Commission
From: Nancy Radzevich, AICP, Community and Economic Development Director
Dominick A. Argumedo, AICP, Zoning Administrator/Land-Use Planner
Date: June 15, 2017
Re: Plan Commission Case PC 17-14: Lexington Homes, request for a Planned
Unit Development (PUD) comprised of 36 attached dwellings
(townhomes) in a total of 7 buildings on an approximately 2.0 acre parcel
of land, per Tide 12, Chapter 6 of Ordinance 07-07 (Village of Morton
Grove Unified Development Code) with waivers to density and
dimensional controls, as needed, and approval of Preliminary and Final
Plats of Subdivision in accordance with Title 12, Chapter 8 of Ordinance
07-07 on a 2.0 acre parcel of land located at the southwest corner of
Capulina and Ferris Avenues in Morton Grove, IL
STAFF REPORT
public Notice
The Village provided public notice of PC 17-14 for the June 19, 2017 Plan Commission public
hearing in accordance with the Unified Development Code. The Pioneer Press published the
public notice on June 1, 2017, and the Village mailed letters notifying surrounding property
owners on June 2, 2017 and a public notice sign was placed on the subject property on June 9,
2017.
Background
The Subject Property
The 2.0 acre subject property is located at the southwest corner of Capulina and Ferris Avenues
and is a Village owned vacant parcel. The proposed development site includes a 2,249 sq. ft.
portion of Village owned, unimproved right of way, located west of Narragansett Avenue and
east of the Metra right of way, proposed for vacation through PC 17-13.
The subject property, made up of multiple parcels, was purchased by the Village of Morton
Grove over a period of about 4+/- years, from 2005-2009, utilizing funds available in the
Lehigh Ferris Tax Increment Finance (TIF) District. The property historically included
commercial/industrial uses and over time the activities related to those businesses resulted in
some environmental site issues. After purchasing these properties, the Village demolished the
existing structures, and over the past several years, partially funded by Brownfield Remediation
Fund Grants, the Village has had environmental consultants testing and evaluating the types
and extent of the environmental contamination. In the spring of 2015, the Village's consultants
completed the Comprehensive Site Investigation Report (CSIR) and Remediation Objectives
Report (ROP) and filed that combined document for approval with the Illinois Environmental
Protection Agency (IEPA). After responding to requests for clarifications and supplemental
information, the IEPA approved the amended CSIR and ROP in late 2015.
Concurrent with all of the environmental investigation work, Village staff had been actively
soliciting developers for this site for the past several years. Although some developers had
expressed varying levels of interest, it wasn't until after the IEPA approved the CSIR and ROP,
that the developers could provide more complete proposals and the Village could complete their
evaluation of and move forward with a development proposal for this site.
Staff notes that Lexington Homes had originally filed for approval of a 34 unit townhome
development in fall of 2016, however, that application was withdrawn due to the discovery of
some additional site development challenges and unexpectedly high costs associated with the
required utility relocation work. After additional discussions with Village staff regarding the
projected costs for development, Village staff suggested including two more units to help offset
some of the additional development costs. Further, due to the limited availability of public
street parking, staff also worked with the developer to identify opportunities to provide much
needed visitor parking. The current plan was developed by Lexington Homes based on
discussions with Village staff.
The Surrounding Area
The overall subject property is zoned CR Commercial Residential District. The properties to the
north, across Capulina, are improved with an 65 -unit townhome development and a five -story
multi -family residential structure, the properties to east primarily include single and some
scattered two family residences, and the properties to the south are improved with one single
family residence and a 5 -story multi -family residential structure. A new three (3) unit
townhome development is currently under construction to the northeast, diagonally across the
intersection of Capulina and Ferris Avenues. The site is abutted to the west by railroad tracks
and associated right-of-way. (See Context Map below and Zoning Map on Page 18).
CAPULINA FERRIS AVENUE CONTEXT MAP
Overview of the Application
Townhome Development
Lexington Homes ("Applicant") is seeking approval of a Planned Unit Development (PUD)
consisting of 36 attached dwellings (townhomes) in a total of 7 buildings. The proposed
townhome development is designed with three buildings consisting of five (5) attached
townhomes, two buildings with four (4) attached townhomes, and one building each of six (6)
and seven (7) attached townhomes. Each townhome is proposed to have a two (2) car garage
and 2-1/2 floors of living space. The townhomes will range in size from 1,800 sq. ft. to 2,000 sq.
ft. The units have been designed to include up to 3 -bedrooms, but the developer has allowed
for some flexibility in the unit layout, based on market demand at time of construction/sale.
Each townhome will have two garage parking spaces and the overall development includes
seventeen (17) on-site visitor parking spaces. In addition, the developer will add six (6) on—
street parking spaces on the south side of Capulina Avenue, immediately north of the proposed
development, which will be open for use by all area residents and visitors, but will be time
restricted to discourage all day parking by Metra riders.
In their submitted Preliminary Stormwater Management Report, dated May 31, 2017, the
Applicant states that the proposal will comply with Village stormwater detention requirements
and that the development will comply with Metropolitan Water Reclamation District Watershed
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Site Access/Circulation
The development has been designed to accommodate vehicular access to/from the site via
Capulina Avenue. An internal private road provides access to the 36 units and to 9 of the visitor
parking spaces, while the visitor parking lot at the northwest corner of the site is accessed
directly from Capulina and Narragansett Avenues.
The development includes sidewalks along the townhomes to facilitate pedestrian movements
both within the development and to the surrounding neighborhood.
Subdivision
In conjunction with the Special Use Permit for the Planned Unit Development, the Applicant is
also seeking approval of an eight (8) lot subdivision in order to create seven (7) building lots
around each of the individual townhome structures and an eighth lot, which would encompass
all the common space for the development including driveways, detention areas, etc. According
to the Applicant, the proposed subdivision is intended to allow for ease of sale of the thirty six
(36) townhomes as "fee simple ownership," while remaining in compliance with the Plat Act of
the Illinois Compiled Statutes (76 ILCS 204, sec. 1(a)). According to the American Bar
Association website, "...the most common form (of ownership) is fee simple. It's also the most
complete, because, in theory, titles in fee simple are valid forever...People who own property in
a fee simple form may sell it, rent it out, transfer it to their heirs, and to some extent limit its
use in the future."
Zoning Analysis/Variations Requested
The following table provides a comparison of the proposed development against the relevant
dimensional controls:
DIMENSION
AL CONTROL
ORDINANCE
REQUIREMENT
PROPOSED
COMMENT
Lot Size for
PUD Eligibility
1 acre minimum
(Sec. 12-6-3:D.4)
Site is 2.0 acres
Compliant
Front Yard
15 ft.
(Sec. 12-5-7:C)
15 ft. Capulina Avenue
15 ft. Ferris Avenue
Compliant
Compliant
Side Yard
5 ft.
(Sec. 12-5-7:C)
10 ft. from South
property line
Compliant
Rear Yard
5 ft.
(Sec. 12-5-7:C)
10 ft.
Compliant
Compliant
Building Height
40 ft.
(Sec. 12-4-3:E)
33.5 ft.
Compliant
Maximum
Permitted
Density
16 units per acre
(Sec. 12-5-7:C)
18 units per acre
Waiver to allow for 4
additional dwelling
units
Maximum Lot
Coverage
65% maximum
(Sec. 12-5-7:C)
80%
15% waiver required
As shown in the table above, the proposed development complies with all of the dimensional
controls for attached dwellings except the maximum permitted density and maximum permitted
lot coverage. The Applicant is seeking approval of the following waivers as part of the special
use for the Planned Unit Development:
• Section 12-5-7:C. ; A waiver of 2 units per acre to the maximum 16 acres per acre
requirement (Section 12-5-7:C) to allow for a total of 36 units; and
• Section 12-5-7:C. : A wavier of 15% to the 65% maximum allowed lot coverage to allow
for up to 80% lot coverage
As previously noted, the proposed increase in density is a direct result of some extraordinary
development costs associated with this site and the suggestion by Village staff to add two units
to help offset some of those costs. Further, the request to exceed the maximum permitted lot
coverage is directly related to both the increased number of units as well as the Village's
request for the developer to maximize the number of on-site visitor parking spaces.
Subdivided Lots
Although the overall development complies with the setback requirements, the proposed
creation of eight (8) individual lots necessitates some additional technical relief from the CR
Commercial Residential land use regulations (Section 12-5-7:C). While the nature of the
individual waiver relief per subdivided lot may seem high, it is important to take into
consideration that the overall development plan only includes two waivers to the dimensional
controls, as noted above. As previously noted, Section 12-6-3:E of the Unified Development
Code allows the Plan Commission to recommend and the Village Board of Trustees to approve
modifications to and exceptions from regulations governing setback, height, off street parking
and loading, lighting, signage, and subdivision design standards, density and floor area ratio.
The submitted preliminary and final plats of subdivision meet all Section 12-8 Unified
Development Code requirements except Section 12-8-4:8.3., which requires that all lots abut on
a publicly dedicated street. Lots 5, 6, and 7 will only abut the internal road, which will be a
private street, and as such, the Applicant requests a waiver from Section 12-8-4.6.3 for those
three lots.
P
Lot Size
No. of Units Lot
Lot 1
0.13893 acre
5
Lot 2
0.13893 acre
5
Lot 3
0.16415 acre
6
Lot 4
0.13907 acre
5
Lot 5
0.18525 acre
7
Lot 6
0.11242 acre
4
Lot 7
0.11242 acre
4
Lot 8
1.01165 acre
0
Total
2.00283 acres
36
ZONING OVERVIEW- LOT 1. (Five Unit Attached Townhome Building)
DIMENSIONAL
CONTROL
PROPOSED
REQUIRED/
PERMITTED
WAIVER/SPECIAL
USE/ PUD
REQUEST FOR
LOT 1
OVERALL
PROPOSED
LEXINGTON
WALK
DEVELOPMENT
Minimum Lot
Width
120 ft.
60 ft. (Sec: 12-
5-7-C
N/A -compliant
270 ft.
Front Yard
Setback
3 ft.
15 ft. (Sec; 12-
5-7-C)
Waiver of 12 ft.
15 ft. Capulina
15 ft. Ferris
Side (west)
3 ft.
5 ff. (Sec: 12-5-
7-C)
Waiver of 2 ft.
10 ft. (south)
Side (east)
5.68 ft.
5 ft.
N/A- compliant
NA
Rear
0 ft.
5 ft. (Sec: 12-5-
7-C)
Waiver of 5 ft.
10 ft.
Maximum
Building Height
33.5 ft.
40 ft. (Sec: 12-
5-7-C)
N/A -compliant
33.5 ft.
Lot Coverage
90%
Up to 65% (Sec:
12-5-7-C)
Waiver of 25%
80%, waiver of
15% requested
ZONING OVERVIEW- LOT 2 (Five Unit Attached Townhome Buildin
DIMENSIONAL
CONTROL
PROPOSED
REQUIRED/
PERMITTED
WAIVER/SPECIAL
USE/ PUD
REQUEST FOR
LOT 2
OVERALL
PROPOSED
LEXINGTON
WALK
DEVELOPMENT
Minimum Lot
Width
120 ft.
60 ft. (Sec: 12-
5-7-C
N/A -compliant
270 ft.
Front Yard
Setback
3 ft.
15 ft. (Sec; 12-
5-7-C)
Waiver of 12 ft.
15 ft. Capulina
15 ft. Ferris
Side (west)
5.68 ft.
5 ft. (Sec: 12-5-
7-C)
N/A -compliant
10 ft. (south)
Side (east)
3 ft.
5 ft. (Sec: 12-5-
7-C)
Waiver of 2 ft.
NA
Rear
0 ft.
5 ft. (Sec: 12-5-
7-C)
Waiver of 5 ft.
10 ft.
Maximum
Building Height
33.5 ft.
40 ft. (Sec: 12-
5-7-C)
N/A -compliant
33.5 ft.
Lot Coverage
900/0
Up to 65% (Sec:
12-5-7-C)
Waiver of 25%
80%, waiver of
15% requested
ZONING OVERVIEW-
DIMENSIONAL
CONTROL
-
PROPOSED
- \
REQUIRED/
PERMITTED
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WAIVER/SPECIAL
USE/ PUD
REQUEST FOR
LOT 3
OVERALL
PROPOSED
LEXINGTON
WALK
DEVELOPMENT
Minimum Lot
Width
141.13 ft.
60 ft. (Sec: 12-
5-7-C
N/A -compliant
270 ft.
Front Yard
Setback
3 ft.
15 ft.(Sec; 12-5-
7-C)
Waiver of 12 ft.
15 ft. Capulina
15 ft. Ferris
Side (North)
3 ft.
5 ft (Sec: 12-5-
7-C)
Waiver of 2 ft.
10 ft. (south)
Side (South)
5.75 ft.
5 ft. (Sec: 12-5-
7-C)
N/A Compliant
NA
Rear
0 ft.
5 ft. (Sec: 12-5-
7-C)
Waiver of 5 ft.
10 ft.
Maximum
Building Height
33.5 ft.
40 ft. (Sec: 12-
5-7-C)
N/A -compliant
33.5 ft.
Lot Coverage
90%
Up to 65% (Sec:
12-5-7-C)
Waiver of 25%
80%, waiver of
15% requested
ZONING OVERVIEW- LOT 4 (Five Unit Attached Townhome Bu•
DIMENSIONAL
CONTROL
PROPOSED
REQUIRED/
PERMITTED
WAIVER/SPECIAL
USE/ PUD
REQUEST FOR
LOT 4
OVERALL
PROPOSED
LEXINGTON
WALK
PROPOSAL
Minimum Lot
Width
119.99 ft.
60 ft. (Sec: 12-5-
7-C
N/A -compliant
270 ft.
Front Yard
Setback
3 ft.
15 ft. (Sec; 12-5-
7-)
Waiver of 12 ft.
15 ft. Capulina
15 ft. Ferris
Side (North)
5.75 ft.
5 ft. (Sec: 12-5-
7-C)
N/A -compliant
10 ft. (south)
Side (South)
3 ft.
5 ft. (Sec: 12-5-
7-C)
Waiver of 2 ft.
NA
Rear
0 ft.
5 ft. (Sec: 12-5-
7-C)
Waiver of 5 ft.
10 ft.
Maximum
Building Height
33.5 ft.
40 ft. (Sec: 12-5-
7-C)
N/A -compliant
33.5 ft.
Lot Coverage
90%
Up to 65% (Sec
12-5-7-C)
Waiver of 25%
80%, waiver
of 15%
requested
LOT 5 {Seven Unit Attached Townhome Building).
DIMENSIONAL
CONTROL
PROPOSED
REQUIRED/
PERMITTED
WAIVER/SPECIAL
USE/ PUD
APPROVAL FOR
LOT 5
OVERALL
PROPOSED
LEXINGTON
WALK
PROPOSAL
Minimum Lot
Width
160 ft.
60 ft. (Sec: 12-5-
7-C
N/A -compliant
270 ft.
Front Yard
Setback
3 ft.
15 ft. (Sec; 12-5-
7-C)
Waiver of 12 ft.
15 ft. Capulina
15 ft. Ferris
Side (North)
3 ft.
5 ft. (Sec: 12-5-
7-C)
Waiver of 2 ft.
10 ft. (south)
Side (South)
3 ft.
5 ft. (Sec: 12-5-
7-C)
Waiver of 2 ft.
NA
Rear
0 ft.
5 ft. (Sec: 12-5-
7-C)
Waiver of 5 ft
10 ft.
Maximum
Building Height
33.5 ft.
40 ft. (Sec: 12-5-
7-C)
N/A -compliant
33.5 ft.
Lot Coverage
87.58%
Up to 65% (Sec:
12-5-7-C)
Waiver of 22.58%
80%, waiver
of 15%
requested
Z
ONING OVERVIEW- LOT 6 (Four Unit Attached Townhome Building)
DIMENSIONAL
CONTROL
PROPOSED
REQUIRED/
PERMITTED
WAIVER/SPECIAL
USE/ PUD
APPROVAL FOR
LOT 6
OVERALL
PROPOSED
LEXINGTON
WALK
DEVELOPMENT
Minimum Lot
Width
Front Yard
Setback
97.10 ft.
60 ft. (Sec: 12-
5-7-C
N/A -compliant
270 ft.
3 ft.
15 ft. (Sec; 12-
5-7-C)
Waiver of 12 ft.
15 ft. Capulina
15 ft. Ferris
Side (East)
4 ft.
5 ft. (Sec: 12-5-
7-C)
Waiver of 1 ft.
10 ft. (south)
Side (West)
3 ft.
5 ft. (Sec: 12-5-
7-C)
Waiver of 2 ft.
NA
Rear
O ft.
5 ft. (Sec: 12-5-
7-C)
Waiver of 5 ft.
10 ft.
Maximum
Building Height
Lot Coverage
34.08 ft.
40 ft. (Sec: 12-
5-7-C)
N/A -compliant
33.5 ft.
83.77%
Up to 65% (Sec:
12-5-7-C)
Waiver of 18.77%
80%, waiver of
150/0 requested
ZONING OVERVIEW -LOT 7 (Four Uni
ZONING OVERVIEW-
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DIMENSIONAL
CONTROL
PROPOSED
REQUIRED/
PERMITTED
WAIVER/SPECIAL
USE/ PUD
APPROVAL FOR
LOT 6
OVERALL
PROPOSED
LEXINGTON
WALK
DEVELOPMENT
Minimum Lot
Width
97.10 ft.
60 ft. (Sec: 12-
5-7-C
N/A -compliant
270 ft.
Front Yard
Setback
2 ft.
15 ft. (Sec; 12-
5-7-C)
Waiver of 12 ft.
15 ft. Capulina
15 ft. rris
Side (East)
4 ft.
5 ft. (Sec: 12-5-
7-C)
Waiver of 1 ft.
10 ft. (south)
Side (West)
3 ft.
5 ft. (Sec: 12-5-
7-C)
Waiver of 2 ft.
NA
Rear
0 ft.
5 ft. (Sec: 12-5-
7-C)
Waiver of 5 ft.
10 ft.
Maximum
Building Height
34.08 ft.
40 ft. (Sec: 12-
5-7-C)
N/A -compliant
33.5 ft.
Lot Coverage
84.55%
Up to 65% (Sec:
12-5-7-C)
Waiver of 19.45%
80%, waiver of
15% requested
ZONING OVERVIEW-
The proposed Lot 8 would include all the common land for the development, which is not
included in the individual building lots 1-7.
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DIMENSIONAL
CONTROL
PROPOSED
REQUIRED/
PERMITTED
WAIVER/SPECIAL
USE/ PUD
APPROVAL FOR
LOT 6
OVERALL
PROPOSED
LEXINGTON
WALK
DEVELOPMENT
Minimum Lot
Width
60 ft. (Sec: 12-
5-7-C
N/A -compliant
270 ft.
Front Yard
Setback
N/A
15 ft. (Sec; 12-
5-7-C)
N/A -compliant
15 ft. Capulina
15 ft. Ferris
Side (East)
N/A
5 ft. (Sec: 12-5-
7-C)
N/A -compliant
10 ft. (south)
Side (West)
N/A
5 ft. (Sec: 12-5-
7-C)
N/A -compliant
NA
Rear
N/A
5 ft. (Sec: 12-5-
7-C)
N/A -compliant
10 ft.
Maximum
Building Height
N/A
40 ft. (Sec: 12-
5-7-C)
N/A -compliant
33.5 ft.
Lot Coverage
70%
Up to 65% (Sec:
12-5-7-C)
Waiver of 5%
80%, waiver of
15% requested
The proposed Lot 8 would include all the common land for the development, which is not
included in the individual building lots 1-7.
Traffic and Parking Analysis
The following is a comparison of the proposed parking spaces and layout against the parking
requirements in Sections 12-7-3.:
Parking Requirements
PARKING SPACE
STANDARD
ORDINANCE
REQUIREMENT
PROPOSED
COMMENT
Spaces Required-
Residential
2 spaces/unit for
attached dwellings-
townhomes; 36 units X 2
= 72 required spaces
(Section 12-7-3:I)
89 parking spaces or
2.47 spaces per unit
proposed (72 garage +
17 on-site surface
parking spaces)
Compliant
Stall Width (Visitor
Parking)
9 ft.
(Section 12-7-3)
9 ft.
Compliant
Stall Depth (Visitor
Parking)
18 ft.
(Section 12-7-3)
18 ft.
Compliant
Aisle: Visitor
Parking
24 ft.
(Section 12-7-3)
24 ft.
Compliant
All the proposed parking spaces and driveways meet the dimensional standards per Section 12-
7-3. Further, the number of spaces provided exceeds the base level requirement, per the
ordinance, for the 36 -unit development.
Traffic Impact
In accordance with ordinance requirements for a PUD/Special Use Permit application (Section
12-7-3:B), the Applicant hired Kenig, Lindgren, O'hara, Aboona, Inc. (KLOA) to complete a
traffic and parking study for the proposed development ("Summary Traffic and Parking
Evaluation Proposed Townhome Development" dated June 12, 2017).
In order to evaluate the impact of the proposed 36 -unit development on the area roadway
system, KLOA analyzed the existing traffic counts and then quantified the number of trips the
proposed development would generate. KLOA conducted traffic counts during peak hour
periods on Tuesday June 6, 2017 during the morning (7:00 AM to 9:OOAM) and evening (4:00
PM to 6:00 PM). To determine the number of trips the development would generate, KLOA used
data published in the Institute of Transportation Engineers (ITE) Trip Generation Manual, 9`h
Edition.
In addition, KLOA added adjustments to account for projected increased traffic associated with
developments currently under construction in the area including Moretti's at 6415 Dempster and
the three townhomes at the northeast corner of Ferris and Capulina Avenues. KLOA applied ITE
trip generation rates for the types of developments to further analyze future traffic generation.
KLOA concluded, based upon the data gathered and industry standards, that the amount of
vehicle trips generated by the proposed 36 townhome unit PUD will have a low impact on the
surrounding roadway system, even with the incremental increased traffic that may be
generated by the other area developments.
Parking Analysis
Per Section 12-7-3:6 of the Unified Development Code, for special uses, the proposed parking
standards identified in subsection I, 'Required Spaces By Use', of this section, shall be advisory
only. The number of required parking spaces for each special use is set by the village board
based on the submitted, independent traffic and parking study and any traffic and parking
recommendation or study prepared by the village staff or village consultants or any pertinent
village commission and the recommendation of the plan commission.
The proposed plan includes a total of 89 parking spaces for the 36 -unit development of which
72 are garage parking spaces (2 spaces/unit) and 17 are surface parking spaces. The parking
ratio for the development is 2.47 spaces/unit.
In order to analyze the anticipated parking demand for the 36 townhome development, KLOA
first used the Institute of Transportation Engineers (ITE).44^ Edition of the Parking Generation
Manual which projected a peak parking demand of 54 vehicles. KLOA then reviewed the
projected parking based on the Shared Parking, 2nd Edition published by Urban Land Institute
as detailed below. -
P
Use
Projected Parking Demand
(Shamed Parking, 2nd
Edition published by Urban
Land Institute)
Calculated Parking
Demand
Parking Provided
36 Townhome
Units
ULI forecast for Townhome
Development: 1.7 parking
spaces per unit, 0.1 unit per
guest
66 total spaces;
61 resident spaces +
5 visitor spaces
89 total spaces;
72 resident
(garage) spaces
+17 visitor spaces
As described in the traffic/parking study and as summarized above, based on industry
standards, KLOA concludes that the 89 parking spaces provided are adequate for the parking
demand of the proposed 36 -unit townhome development.
Commission Review
Appearance Commission
The Applicant made a presentation on the proposed elevations and preliminary landscaping to
the Appearance Commission on August 1, 2016 for their previous submittal and the Commission
voted unanimously to grant an Appearance Certificate for the development. The design of the
facade and landscaping for the current application are substantially the same and, as such, that
Appearance Certificate approval is carried forward for this application.
Traffic Safety Commission
In accordance with Section 12-16-4 of the Unified Development Code, the Applicant appeared
before the Traffic Safety Commission (TSC) at their June 1, 2017 meeting. The Commission
supported the projects in accordance with staff recommendations, but also suggested that the
parking on the northwest corner of the site include signage to ensure that it is not used by
Metra passengers. At the conclusion of the presentation/discussion, the TSC voted unanimously
to recommend approval of this project, with conditions. (See attached TSC Staff Report, dated
June 1, 2017.)
Departmental Reviews
Staff received, as part of the Departmental Comments, comments from the Village Engineer on
the traffic study, dated June 5, 2017. None of the five comments suggest a need/condition to
change the design or layout pertaining to traffic and parking. The comments pertain to
providing information of future public parking on Capulina Avenue and layout of information
provided within the traffic study report which the Applicant has addressed. Staff has
incorporated these TSC conditions and latest review comments from the Village Engineer (dated
June 5, 2017) into the suggested conditions for approval.
In addition to the Village Engineer's comments, the Fire Department providedcomments in a
memo dated (June 9, 2017), noting that all units shall be fully protected by an automatic fire
sprinkler system. The Fire Department staff also verbally noted that the Fire Department may
need to review the location of proposed plantings as part of the final landscape review to
ensure the proposed trees do not impede access/sight lines through the site.
piscussiort
Standards for Special Use
In accordance with Section 12-16-4, the following Standards for Planned Unit Developments are
provided to assist the Commission's consideration of this request. The Applicant provided
answers to the following standards in their application, which are summarized below. In
addition, staff provided additional comments on relevant standards.
➢ The planned unit development shall be consistent with the general policies of the village
as may be expressed in the comprehensive plan. — The Applicant states the plan is
consistent with the recommendations of the Lehigh/Ferris Subarea Plan for this site,
particularly with rear accessed townhomes. Further, staff notes that this development will
help to restore a long vacant and environmentally contaminated site back to a functional
use that is complementary to the other uses in this area.
> The planned unit development should be so located, designed, operated and maintained
in a manner that will not only protect, but promote the public health, safety, and welfare
of the village. The Applicant states that the proposal will protect and promote the public
health, safety, and welfare of the Village. The Applicant notes that the project serves the
overall welfare of the Village by transforming the site from obsolete industrial use, and
cleaning up the site, to residential use which will support development near the train
station.
➢ The proposed planned unit development will not be injurious to the use and enjoyment of
adjoining property and that the exceptions to the underlying district regulations are for the
purpose of promoting development which is beneficial to the residents or occupants of the
surrounding properties with and adjoining the proposed development. The Applicant
states that the proposed development is consistent with the goal of the Lehigh/Ferris
Subarea plan to redevelop the site with higher density residential and creating a walkable,
pedestrian friendly streetscape. In addition, by providing 17 on-site visitor parking spaces
and 6 new street parking spaces along Capulina in addition to the standard 2 parking
spaces per unit, the Applicant is addressing the general resident concerns about the
limited availability of street parking for the area.
➢ Principal vehicular access to the planned unit development shall be designed to encourage
smooth traffic flow with controlled turning movements and minimum hazards to vehicular
and pedestrian traffic. Adequate provision shou/d be made to provide ingress and egress
in a manner that minimizes traffic congestion in the public streets. The Applicant notes
that vehicle access is provided from Capulina Avenue as recommended in the
Lehigh/Ferris Subarea Plan. In addition, the garages are designed for internal rear access
from within the units that minimizes vehicular and pedestrian conflicts within the
development.
➢ The planned unit development shall be so designed that adequate utilities, road access,
drainage, and other necessary facilities will be provided to serve it, and not negatively
impact the existing public infrastructure. Surface water in all paved access areas shall be
collected in a manner that will not obstruct the flow of vehicular and pedestrian traffic.
The Applicant states that the proposed PUD has been designed to adequately provide
utilities, road access, drainage and other necessary facilities so as to not negatively impact
the existing public infrastructure. In addition, the Village's Fire Department has reviewed
the project and notes that sufficient turning radius has been provided in the design of the
intemal roads.
> Adequate fencing, screening, and landscaping shall be provided to protect the enjoyment
ofsurrounding properties, or provide for public safety, or to screen parking areas or other
visually incompatible uses. The existing landscape shou/d be preserved in its natural state,
to the extent as practicable, minimizing tree and soil removal, and any grade changes
shall be in keeping with the general appearance of the neighboring developed area. The
Applicant states that adequate fencing, screening and landscaping will be provided to
protect the enjoyment of surrounding properties. Residential units along Capulina and
Ferris Avenues are designed to front each street to provide visual integration into the
surrounding residential properties. The Applicant's landscape plan calls for a variety of
shade, omamental and evergreen trees, shrubs and perennials, groundcover and
ornamental grasses to accentuate the development. No trees are proposed for removal as
the site is currently vacant.
> The planned unit development shall be /aid out and developed as a unit in accordance
with an integrated overall design. This design shall provide for safe, efficient, convenient
and harmonious groupings of structures, uses, and facilities, including common open
space and stonn water detention areas, and for appropriate relationship of space between
buildings and site. Any common open space shall be integrated into the design in a
manner which has a direct or visual relationship to the main building(s) and not be of an
isolated or leftover character. The Applicant states that the PUD has been designed to
create a safe, efficient, convenient and harmonious grouping of buildings and circulation
that provides the appropriate setbacks and building orientation both to the surrounding
neighborhood and within the internal space.
> The design of all buildings, structures, and facilities on the site of the planned unit
development shall be subject to the approval of the appearance review commission, and
shall be of quality as good, if not better, than the surrounding neighborhood. Higher or
denser buildings shall be located in such a way as to dissipate any adverse impact on
adjoining lower buildings within the development or on surrounding properties. The
Appearance Commission granted a request for an appearance certificate at their August 1,
2016 meeting. The townhomes would be clad with a brick veneer front facade with stone
highlighted features, with brick and siding on the side and rear facades with a shingled
roof.
> All planned unit developments shall encourage designs that emphasize accessibility, open
views and connections to the larger community as a whole, discouraging new
development which may divide neighborhoods and restrict access to adjacent property. In
order to achieve this objective, the design of lots, streets, sidewalks, and access ways
within the planned unit development, the continuation of such existing or proposed
features to adjoining areas shall be encouraged. When a proposed planned unit
development adjoins land susceptible of being subdivided, resubdivided, or redeveloped,
new streets, sidewalks, and access ways may be carried to the boundaries of the
proposed planned unit development. The Applicant states that the 36 townhome unit site
plan has been designed to provide aspects consistent with the Lehigh/Ferris Subarea Pian
Guidelines such as orientation, pedestrian and vehicular circulation and perimeter
setbacks. Further, after discussions with staff, the Applicant upgraded their designs to
increase the amount of brick along front and side facades to better reflect and enhance
the character of the area.
)recommendation
After review of the application, staff report, and as a result of the testimony provided at the
public hearing, staff may suggest and/or the Plan Commission may opt to make modifications
to, add and/or remove conditions. Should the Commission recommend approval of this
application, staff suggests the following motion and conditions:
Plan Commission recommends approval of a 36 unit townhome planned unit development
(PUD) in accordance with Section 12-6 of the Morton Grove Unified Development Code
(Ordinance 07-07) at the southwest corner of Ferns and Capulina Avenues with a density of 18
units per acre and allowed maximum lot coverage of up to 8096, and approval of preliminary
and final plats of subdivision, with waivers to dimensional controls for individual lots and to the
requirement that the lots must abut a public street, subject to the following conditions:
1. The site and building shall be developed and operated consistent with the plans and
supporting documents in the application, amended, as necessary, to comply with conditions
from the Traffic Safety Commission, P/an Commission and/or Village staff, identified in this
report and/or presented at the Public Hearing, including:
A. Site Plan, submitted by Haeger Engineering, dated 05/24/2017;
B. Fire Truck Turning Exhibit, submitted by Haeger Engineering, dated 5/24/2017;
C. Lexington Walk Final Plat of Subdivision, submitted by Haeger Engineering, dated
5/25/2017
D. Lexington Walk Preliminary Engineering Plans submitted by Haeger Engineering,
dated 5/29/2017
E. Sales Trailer Exhibit, submitted by Haeger Engineering, dated 5/29/2017
F. Off-site Sign Exhibit, submitted by Haeger Engineering, dated 5/24/2017
G. Preliminary Landscape Plan, submitted by Krogstad Land Design Limited, dated
5/26/2017
H. Summary of Traffic and Parking Evaluation, submitted by KLOA Inc., dated
06/12/2017
L Photometric Plan, submitted by legacy Design Inc., dated 05/26/2017
J. Colored Elevations and Floor Plans, submitted by BSB, dated 05/30/2017
K. Preliminary Stormwater Management Report, submitted by Haeger Engineering ,
dated 05/31/2017
L. Colored Site Plan, submitted by Krogstad Land Design Limited, dated 05/26/2017
2. Prior to the issuance of a building permit, the Applicant shall have complied with all
recommendations suggested by the Traffic Safety Commission staff report dated June 5,
2017 and Village Engineer's review memo dated June 5, 2017 as follows
A. The proposed parking area at the northwest comer of the development should be
signed to be for residents and guests of the development on/y;
B. The Applicant shall provide a written description of the proposed development of the
ownership and maintenance of the streets and parking areas.
3. Prior to the issuance of any Wage building permits the Applicant shall submit final
engineering plans in accordance with Village requirements and standards, for review and
approval by the Village Engineer.
4. The applicant shall provide an updated landscape plan, as necessary, for review and
approval, to ensure that proposed trees will not impede access by and through the site by
emergency vehicles Such plan may be submitted after issuance of building permits,
however, the final landscaping plan must be submitted for review and approval prior to
Issuance of any occupancy permits and landscaping must be installed prior to the issuance
of the final occupancy permit for the project.
5. Prior to the issuance of any building permits, the Applicant shall submit the proposed
"Homeowners Declarations And Covenants," for review and approval and such Declarations
and Covenants shall be developed in accordance with Section 12-8-2:B.3., as follows:
A. The membership in the owners' association shall be mandatory for each and every
owner, and successive owner, of all units located on the property.
B. The owners' association shall own and be responsible for the continuity, care,
conservation, maintenance and operation in a first rate condition, and in accordance
with predetermined standards, of the common areas, including, without limitation, all
equipment, appurtenances, ponds, detention facilities, and perimeter fencing located
on or within the common areas and the cost of power required for the affected
equipment and appurtenances.
C. The owners' association shall be responsib/e for casualty and liability insurance, and
the village shall be named as an additional insured on all policies of liability insurance
obtained by the owners' association.
D. The owners' of all units located on the property or the owners' association, as
applicable, shall be responsib/e for the real estate taxes for the common areas.
E. The owners of all units located on the property shall pay their pro rata share of all
costs and expenses incurred by the owners' association by means of an assessment to
be levied by the owners' association that meets the requirements for becoming a lien
on the property in accordance with the statutes of the state of Illinois.
F. The owners' association shall have the right to adjust the assessment to meet changed
needs except any assessment imposed by the village. The membership vote required
to authorize an adjustment shall not be fixed at more than fifty one percent (5196) of
the members voting on the issue.
G The owner's association shall be created and established prior to the sale of any
portion of the property.
6. The Applicant shall advise the Director of Community and Economic Development of any
proposed change in ownership or operation of the commercial and residential properties.
Such changes may subject the owners, lessees, occupants, and users of Lexington Walk to
additional conditions and may serve as the basis for further amendment to the planned unit
development.
7. The Applicant or his/her successors shall obtain all necessary signatures and file the final
plat of subdivision and associated Access Easement and Restrictions Agreement with the
Recorder of Deeds of Cook County Illinois, and shall file three paper copies, one Mylar and
one electronic copy of the recorded plat with the Building Commissioner for the Village of
Morton Grove within 90 days of such recording
8. The Applicant shall comply with all applicable provisions of Title 12, Chapter 8 regarding the
content, submission, and recording of the final plat of subdivision and such recorded plat of
subdivision shall be consistent with the approved preliminary/final plat, dated 05/25/2017,
with the following approved waivers:
A. Lot 1:
i. Front yard setback waiver of 12 ft. to the 15 ft front yard setback
requirement (Section 12-5-7:C)
1/. Side yard (west) setback waiver of 2 ft to the 5 ft side yard setback
requirement (Section 12-5-7:C)
iii. Rear yard setback waiver of 5 it to the 5 ft rear yard setback requirement
(Section 12-5-7:C)
iv. Lot coverage waiver of 25% to the 65% lot coverage requirement (Section
12-5-7::C)
B. Lot2
i. Front yard setback waiver of 12 ft to the 15 ft front yard setback requirement
(Section 12-5-7:C)
11 Side yard (east) setback waiver of 2 R. to the 5 ft. side yard setback requirement
(Section 12-5-7:C)
iii. Rear yard setback waiver of 5 ft to the 5 ft rear yard setback requirement
(Section 12-5-7:C)
iv. Lot coverage waiver of25% to the 65% lot coverage requirement (Section 12-5-
7:C)
C Lot3
1. Front yard setback waiver of 12 it: to the 15 ft front yard setback requirement
(Section 12-5-7:C)
ii. Side yard (north) setback waiver of 2 ft to the 5 R: side yard setback
requirement (Section 12-5-7:C)
iii. Rear yard setback waiver of 5 it to the 5 ft. rear yard setback requirement
(Section 12-5-7:C)
iv. Lot coverage waiver of 25% to the 65% lot coverage requirement (Section 12-5-
7:C)
D. Lot 4
1. Front yard setback waiver of 12 1t to the 15 ft front yard setback requirement
(Section 12-5-7:C)
ii. Side yard (south) setback waiver of 2 ft. to the 5 ft side yard setback
requirement (Section 12-5-7:C)
fit Rear yard setback waiver of 5 ft to the 5 ft rear yard setback requirement
(Section 12-5-7:C)
iv. Lot coverage waiver of 2546 to the 65% lot coverage requirement (Section 12-5-
7:C)
E Lot 5
1. Front yard setback waiver of 12 ft. to the 15 ft front yard setback requirement
(Section 12-5-7:C)
if. Side yard (north) setback waiver of 2 ft to the 5 ft side yard setback
requirement (Section 12-5-7::C)
ill. Side yard (south) setback waiver of 2 it to the 5 ft side yard setback
requirement (Section 12-5-7:C)
iv. Rear yard setback waiver of 5 It to the 5 ft. rear yard setback requirement
(Section 12-5-7:C)
v. Lot coverage waiver of 22.58% to the 6596 lot coverage requirement (Section
.12-5-7:C)
F. Lot 6
i. Front yard setback waiver of 12 ft. to the 15 ft front yard setback requirement
(Section 12-5-7:C)
ii. Side yard (east) setback waiver of 1 ft, to the 5 ft. side yard setback requirement
(Section 12-5-7:C)
iii. Side yard (west) setback waiver of 2 ft to the 5 ft side yard setback
requirement (Section 12-5-7:C)
iv. Rear yard setback waiver of 5 fi: to the 5 ft rear yard setback requirement
(Section 12-5-7:C)
v. Lot coverage waiver of 18.77% to the 65% lot coverage requirement (Section
12-5-7:C)
G. Lot?
A Front yard setback waiver of 12 ft to the 15 it front yard setback requirement
(Section 12-5-7:C)
H. Side yard (east) setback waiver of 1 ft. to the 5 ft side yard setback requirement
(Section 12-5-7:C)
Side yard (west) setback waiver of 2 1t to the 5 rt. side yard setback
requirement (Section 12-5-7:C)
iv. Rear yard setback waiver of 5 ft to the 5 1t rear yard setback requirement
(Section 12-5-7:C)
v. Lot coverage waiver of 19.4596 to the 6596 lot coverage requirement (Section
12-5-7::C)
H. Section 12-8-4:B.3, to allow individual subdivided Lots 5, 6, and 7 to abut a private
right of way rather than a public right of way.
Attachments:
- Planned Unit Development Application and supporting documents (submitted by Applicant)
Zoning Mao:
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August 23, 2017
President Dan DiMaria and Members of the Village Board of Trustees
Village of Morton Grove
6101 Capulina
Morton Grove, IL 60053
Dear President DiMaria,
Lexington has been working with the Village staff to finalize our TIF
application for the Capulina and Ferris property for the past several
months. As a result, we need to request an extension of the 45 day limit
that is specified in Section 12-16-4:A.6 of the Village Code in terms of the
Village Board acting on the recommendations of the Planning
Commission. Technically, the 45 day limit will expire on Sept 7, but it is
likely that the Board will not have time to act on the PC's recommendation
by that time. Therefore, with this email, I am requesting that the Village
Board extend the 45 day limit until October 10, 2017. That will allow
sufficient time for the Village Board to act on the recommendation.
Thank you for your consideration of this matter, and I await your response.
Sincerely yours,
Bill Rotolo, VP
Lexington Homes
Le'islative Summary
Resolution 17-39
Introduced:
Synopsis:
Purpose:
Background:
Programs, Departments
or Groups Affected
Fiscal Impact:
Source of Funds:
Workload Impact:
Administrator
Recommendation:
Special Considerations or
Requirements:
C /
Ralph
AUTHORIZING THE EXECUTION OF A CONTRACT
WITH BROTHERS ASPHALT PAVING, INC.
FOR THE 2017 STREET PATCHING PROGRAM
September 11, 2017
To authorize the Village President to execute a contract with Brothers Asphalt Paving, Inc.
for the 2017 Street Patching Program.
To construct durable patches in asphalt pavement.
The annual Street Patching Program is a preventative measure (usually) for asphalt streets in
order to maintain the quality, drainage, and drivability and to extend the life of the streets in
the Village. This work should be completed over two days in early -October 2017. This
contract was bid through a public process in accordance with the Village Code. The contract
was advertised and sealed bids were received. The proposal amount is $13,023.00 Tess than
the Engineer's Estimate and $14,353.00 less than the budgeted amount. The bid tabulation is
attached as Exhibit "A". This contract must conform to the requirements of the Prevailing
Wage Act.
Public Works, Engineering Division
The estimated contract value is $50,000.00. Since this is a unit price contract, the final
contract amount will be based on the actual quantity of work performed.
General Fund: Public Works - A/C #025017-552290 Construction Services
The Public Works Department, Streets Division, as part of their normal work activities,
performs the management and implementation of the program.
Approval as presented.
None
Respectfully submitted:
Reviewed by:
zerwinski, Village • inistrator Teresa Hoffman Listo , C•'poration Counsel
Prepared by: t �—
Chris Tomich, Village Engineer
Reviewed by:
dy DeMonte, Director of Public Works
RESOLUTION 17-39
AUTHORIZING THE EXECUTION OF A CONTRACT WITH
BROTHERS ASPHALT PAVING, INC.
FOR THE 2017 STREET PATCHING PROGRAM
WHEREAS, the Village of Morton Grove (Village), located in Cook County, Illinois, is a home rule
unit of government under the provisions of Article 7 of the 1970 Constitution of the State of Illinois, can
exercise any power and perform any function pertaining to its government affairs, including but not limited
to the power to tax and incur debt; and
WHEREAS, the 2017 Street Patching Program is necessary in order to maintain the Village's
infrastructure; and
WHEREAS, the Public Works Department advertised on the Village's website beginning August 16,
2017, inviting bids on the "2017 Street Patching Program"; and
WHEREAS, the bidding procedures comply with purchasing requirements of the Municipal Code,
Title 1, Chapter 9, Article A, Section 2; and
WHEREAS, the terms of this contract will comply with the Illinois Prevailing Wage Act; and
WHEREAS, ten bid packages were downloaded; and
WHEREAS, six bids were received, publicly opened and read at the Public Works Facility at 10:00
a.m. on Wednesday, August 30, 2017, with the corrected bid results shown in Exhibit "A"; and
WHEREAS, the low bidder is Brothers Asphalt Paving, Inc. of Addison, Illinois for the bid amount
of $35,647.00, which is $13,023.00 less than the Engineer's Estimate and $14,353.00 less than the budgeted
amount; and
WHEREAS, the qualifications and availability of the low bidder have been verified; and
WHEREAS, the 2017 Adopted Budget contains an allocation of $50,000 for the 2017 Street Patching
Program in General Fund Account 025017-552290; and
WHEREAS, the list of streets to be included in the 2017 Street Patching Program includes
Beckwith Road from Washington Street to Oak Park Avenue; and
WHEREAS, it is practical for the Village to fully utilize the budgeted amount for this work by
increasing the amount of work to be performed.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE PRESIDENT AND BOARD OF
TRUSTEES OF THE VILLAGE OF MORTON GROVE, COOK COUNTY, ILLINOIS AS
FOLLOWS:
SECTION 1. The Corporate Authorities do hereby incorporate the foregoing WHEREAS clauses
into this Resolution as though fully set forth therein thereby making the findings as hereinabove set forth.
SECTION 2. The Corporate Authorities accept the bid of Brothers Asphalt Paving, Inc. in the
amount of $35,647.00.
SECTION 3. The Village President of the Village of Morton Grove is hereby authorized to execute
and the Village Clerk to attest a contract with Brothers Asphalt Paving, Inc., 315 S. Stewart Avenue,
Addison, Illinois 60101 based upon their bid for the 2017 Street Patching Program in the amount of
$35,647.00.
SECTION 5. The Village Administrator, Director of Public Works, and the Village Engineer and/or
their designees are hereby authorized to take all steps necessary to oversee, and implement this contract up to
an amount not to exceed $50,000.
SECTION 6. This Resolution shall be in full force and effect upon its passage and approval.
PASSED THIS 11th DAY OF SEPTEMBER 2017
Trustee Grear
Trustee Minx
Trustee Ramos
Trustee Thill
Trustee Travis
Trustee Witko
APPROVED BY ME THIS 11`h DAY OF SEPTEMBER 2017
Daniel P. DiMaria, Village President
Village of Morton Grove
Cook County, Illinois
ATTESTED and FILED in my office
This 12th DAY OF SEPTEMBER 2017
Eileen Scanlon Harford, Village Clerk
Village of Morton Grove
Cook County, Illinois
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Legislative Summary
Ordinance 17-26
AMENDING TITLE 5, CHAPTER 3 OF THE MUNICIPAL CODE
ENTITLED "VEHICLE LICENSES" AND
TITLE 6, CHAPTER 4 ENTITLED "ANIMAL CONTROL"
Introduced:
Purpose:
Background:
Programs,
Departments
or Groups Affected
Fiscal Impact:
Source of Funds:
Workload Impact:
Administrator
Recommendation:
Second Reading:
Special Considerations
or Requirements:
Respectfully submitted:
September 11, 2017
This ordinance amends the Municipal Code sections regulating the purchase of
vehicle permits and pet licenses to change the license period from May 1 — April
30 to September 1 —August 31.
The current term for annual pet licenses and vehicle permits is from May 1
to April 30. This ordinance will change that term to September 1 — August
31 in order to make it more convenient for area residents to purchase and
affix the permits during warmer months of the year as well as allow Village
staff to more efficiently and quickly process permit applications by
utilizing additional summer help.
Finance Department
None
N/A
The Finance Department will implement the change as part of their normal work
day activities.
Approval as presented.
September 25, 2017 — Municipal Code Change
None
Prepared by:
Ralph E. Czertvinski, Village AdTeresa Hoffman Liston, Corporation Counsel
Reviewed by:
Hanna Sullivan, Finance Director
ORDINANCE 17-26
AMENDING TITLE 5, CHAPTER 3 OF THE MUNICIPAL CODE
ENTITLED "VEHICLE LICENSES" AND
TITLE 6, CHAPTER 4 ENTITLED "ANIMAL CONTROL"
WHEREAS, the Village of Morton Grove (Village), located in Cook County, Illinois is a home
rule unit of government under the provisions of Article 7 of the Constitution of the State of Illinois, can
exercise any power and perform any function pertaining to its government affairs, including but not
limited to the power to tax and incur debt; and
WHEREAS, the Village has a policy of regularly reviewing and revising its Municipal Code, as
necessary, to insure the provisions of the Code remain compliant with contemporary statutes and
relevant to the current operations and requirements within the Village; and
WHEREAS, Village staff conducted a review of the Village ordinance regulating the purchase
of vehicle and pet licenses, specifically Title 5, Chapter 3, and Title 6, Chapter 4, Section 15, and
based on that review recommend these sections be amended to change the license periods for vehicle
and pet licenses from May 1 to April 30 to September 1 to August 31; and
WHEREAS, the proposed revisions will:
A. Make it more convenient for residents to purchase and affix permits during the summer months;
and
B. Allow Village staff to more efficiently and quickly process permit applications by utilizing
additional summer help; and
WHEREAS, the Corporate Authorities find it is in the Village's best interest that this ordinance
be adopted.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED BY THE PRESIDENT AND BOARD OF
TRUSTEES OF THE VILLAGE OF MORTON GROVE, COOK COUNTY, ILLINOIS AS
FOLLOWS:
SECTION 1: The Corporate Authorities do hereby incorporate the foregoing WHEREAS
clauses into this Ordinance as though fully set forth therein thereby making the findings as hereinabove
set forth.
SECTION 2: Title 5, Chapter 3 entitled Vehicle Licenses is hereby amended to read as follows:
Chapter 3
VEHICLE LICENSES
5-3-1: DEFINITIONS:
MOTOR VEHICLE Self-propelled vehicles intended to be operated on a public right-of-way,
including, but not limited to, automobiles, trucks, vans, motorcycles, and
motor scooters; and shall include trailers, and semi -trailers drawn by motor
vehicles, and every vehicle requiring a certificate of title under Section 3-101(d)
of the Illinois Vehicle Code, but shall not mean any bicycles or tricycles or
similar vehicles propelled exclusively by human power, motorized wheelchairs,
low -speed electric bicycles, and low -speed gas bicycle devices used exclusively
upon stationary rails or tracks, and snowmobiles as defined in the Illinois
Snowmobile Registration and Safety Act.
MOTORCYCLE/ A motor vehicle having a seat or saddle for the use of the rider and
SCOOTER designed to travel on not more than 3 wheels in contact with the ground, but
excluding tractors, construction, or farm equipment.
5-3-2: VEHICLE LICENSE REQUIREMENTS:
A. Required: Every owner, lessee, or operator of a motor vehicle who resides within the Village,
or if said owner, lessee, or operator is a business, whose principal business address is located
within the Village, or any owner, lessee, or operator of a motor vehicle which is registered to an
address within the Village of Morton Grove shall pay each year to the office of the Director of
Finance -Treasurer a tax or license fee for the possession or use of such motor vehicle within the
Village.
B. Application; Issuance: Every owner, lessee, or operator of a motor vehicle defined in
subsection A of this section shall file an application with the office of the Director of Finance -
Treasurer, upon a form provided by that office, setting forth the name and address of the
applicant, and a description of the motor vehicle for which the license is desired. Upon the
payment by the applicant of the required fee, the Director of Finance -Treasurer shall cause to
be issued a license sticker authorizing the use or possession of such motor vehicle within the
Village until the expiration of such license.
C. Registration: The vehicle's Illinois state registration identification card must be presented at the
time application for Village registration is made. Proof of age shall be required for a senior
citizen vehicle license; applicant's current Illinois driver's license shall be deemed sufficient
proof of age.
D. License Sticker: Each Village license sticker shall be kept firmly attached to the lower left hand
portion of the windshield of the motor vehicle for which the license was issued in such location
that it will not obstruct the driver's view. The village's license sticker shall remain firmly
affixed at all times when such motor vehicle or trailer is operated, parked, stored, or maintained
on any public highway, street, alley, private driveway, private parking lot, or storage lot located
within the Village.
Any owner, lessee, or operator of a motor vehicle who comes into ownership or possession of
such motor vehicle after July 31 shall have thirty (30) days after obtaining ownership or
possession to register and pay the license fees or taxes and display the license sticker as set
forth in subsection A of this section and this subsection D. In the event the owner, lessee, or
operator has applied for but has not yet obtained a State of Illinois certificate of title, he/she
shall register and pay the Village of Morton Grove license fees or taxes set forth in this chapter
within 30 days after taking ownership or possession of the motor vehicle, and shall obtain and
display the vehicle sticker within 10 days after receiving the State of Illinois certificate of title.
E. Expired Registration: No person may stop, park, or leave standing upon a public street,
highway, or roadway, a vehicle upon which is displayed an Illinois registration plate or plates,
or registration sticker after the termination of the registration period for which the registration
plate or plates, or registration sticker was issued or after the expiration date set forth in section
3-414 or 3-414.1 of the Illinois Vehicle Code or in violation of section 11-1304.5 of the Illinois
Vehicle Code (625 ILCS 5/11-1304.5), as amended from time -to -time, and such vehicle shall
be deemed an unlawful vehicle pursuant to chapter 7 of this title.
F. Exceptions: Any vehicle which is available for sale or lease and is licensed to and operated by a
local dealership, which pays to the Village sales and/or usage taxes for the sale and/or lease of
vehicles, and possess valid dealer plates is not required to purchase a vehicle sticker. (Ord. 12-
30, 8-13-2012)
5-3-3: LICENSE FEES:
A. Annual Fees: The annual vehicle license fee shall be as follows:
All motor vehicles (except trucks, motor driven
commercial cars, motorcycles/scooters, or trailers)
All motor vehicles (except trucks, motor driven commercial cars,
motorcycles/scooters, or trailers) owned by residents 65 or older (limit of 1
such senior citizen license per household per year)
Antique motor vehicles (vehicle must have State of Illinois antique license
plates. To qualify for antique plates, a motor vehicle must also be more
than 25 years old. Firefighting vehicles must be at Least 20 years old.
Antique vehicles may only be driven to and from an antique auto show or
exhibition, service station, or demonstration. The mechanical and physical
condition of the antique vehicle, including brakes, lights, glass, and
appearance, must be the same or as safe as originally equipped. An antique
vehicle may be a "bona fide replica" - an exact copy of the original in
design, frame, and mechanical operation.)
All motor vehicles and trailers (excluding trucks, buses, or motor driven
commercial cars) registered to a bona fide religious organization
recognized by the IRS and the religious leader (priest, minister, rabbi, etc.)
of that religious organization, provided, however, religious organizations
shall be eligible for no more than 2 discounted stickers and the spiritual
leader of that organization shall be entitled to only 1 discounted license
$55.00
25.00
1/2 of cost of motor
vehicle license fee
112 of cost of motor
vehicle license fee
All motor vehicles or trailers (excluding trucks, buses,
motorcycles/scooters, or motor driven commercial cars) issued to any not-
for-profit corporation as defined in chapter 32, paragraph 163 (1/c) of the
general not for profit corporation act of the State of Illinois provided not
more than 3 such licenses shall be issued to any single not-for-profit
corporation
Trucks and motor driven commercial vehicles:
8,000 pounds or less
8,001 pounds and over, but not more than 16,000 pounds
1/2 of cost of motor
vehicle license fee
16,001 pounds and over, but not more than 24,000 pounds
24,001 pounds and over, but not more than 28,000 pounds
$ 75.00
85.00
95.00
105.00
28,001 pounds and over, but not more than 32,000 pounds 115.00
32,001 pounds and over, but not more than 50,000 pounds 125.00
50,001 pounds and over 135.00
Motorcycles 45.00
Motor scooters and mopeds 40.00
All recreational vehicles bearing the state classification of RV
Late payment fee for vehicle license fee - within 90 days
Late payment fee for vehicle license fee - after 90 days
60.00
The original fee plus
$25
Double the original
license fee
Fee for the replacement of lost or destroyed vehicle sticker 5.00
Fee for new sticker due to transfer of vehicle 5.00
B. Prorated Fees:
1. Where an applicant provides proof that he has purchased a motor vehicle after February
28 of any licensing period, the license fee shall be reduced by fifty percent (50%).
2. The license fee for vehicles owned or operated by a person who becomes a resident of
Morton Grove after February 28 of any licensing period shall be reduced by fifty
percent (50%).
C. Weight Determines Fees: Weight shall be determined in the manner prescribed by statute
where appropriate and where required by this chapter for the purpose of affixing the
appropriate vehicle license fees.
D. Residency Effect on Fees: The residence stated by the owner of a motor vehicle in his
application for registration that is required to be filed with the Illinois Secretary of State's office
pursuant to the Illinois Vehicle Code, 625 Illinois Compiled Statutes, shall be prima facie
evidence of residency for this chapter.
E. Time of Payment: Except as otherwise provided in this Chapter, the vehicle license fee shall be
due and payable annually on or before September 1 of each year and the license shall be for a
one year period commencing September 1 of each said year and ending on August 31 of the
following year.
F. Disabled Veterans' Vehicle License Rate: Any veteran who has been issued a disabled veteran
vehicle license plate shall be entitled to receive one Village motor vehicle license, without
charge, to be affixed to the motor vehicle so licensed by the state.
G. Fees Waived for Government Agencies: No fee shall be charged for vehicles registered to a
municipal corporation or local governing body, including, but not limited to, school districts or
park districts, located within the corporate limits of the Village. (Ord. 12-30, 8-13-2012)
5-3-4: LOST OR DESTROYED STICKERS: If any person to whom a vehicle license
has been issued loses the sticker issued by the Village, or if such sticker is destroyed or
mutilated, such person may apply for a new sticker upon providing to the office of the Finance
Director -Treasurer satisfactory evidence of the loss or destruction of such sticker and paying a fee of
five dollars ($5.00). (Ord. 12-30, 8-13-2012)
5-3-5: TRANSFER OF VEHICLE: In the event any person to whom a vehicle license
has been issued disposes of such vehicle to which the sticker was issued and wishes to
substitute a different vehicle, such person may apply for a new sticker upon providing to the office of
the Finance Director -Treasurer satisfactory evidence of the transfer of title or disposal of such vehicle
and the removal of such sticker as was originally issued and upon payment of a fee of five dollars
($5.00) plus any additional fee for any change of the classification of the vehicle. (Ord. 12-30, 8-13-
2012)
5-3-6: PENALTY: Any person violating any of the provisions of this chapter shall be
fined in accordance with title 1, chapter 4 of this Code. (Ord. 12-30, 8-13-2012)
SECTION 3: Title 6, Chapter 4, Section 15 is hereby amended to read as follows:
6-4-15: PERMIT REQUIRED:
A. It shall be the duty of every owner of any ferret, dog or cat over six (6) months of age to obtain
a permit to own said animal from the Director of Finance -Treasurer and pay a permit fee as
herein provided. The owner shall provide the Director of Finance -Treasurer with proof the
animal has been currently inoculated against rabies and that said inoculation has not expired as
a condition of obtaining and maintaining said permit. If any person is found guilty of violating
any part of section 6-4-6 of this chapter, or of being cruel to animals, the Chief of Police is
authorized to revoke all permits to own animals held by such person and the Director of
Finance -Treasurer is authorized to refuse to issue any new permit to such person for a
minimum of one year, as deemed necessary to prevent further cruelty to any animal.
B. Any such revocation or refusal to issue a permit to own an animal may be appealed to the
Village's Administrative Adjudication Hearing Officer by filing a written request for a hearing
with the Village Administrator or his designee. In the event the owner fails to file a written
request for a hearing within the requisite seven (7) day period, or fails to appear at a scheduled
hearing, the owner will be deemed to have waived the right to a hearing. All hearings before
the Village's Administrative Adjudication Hearing Officer shall be conducted pursuant to
sections 3-3A-5 through 3-3A-7 of this Code.
C. The annual permit fee for any ferret, dog, or cat shall be twenty-five dollars ($25.00), unless the
animal has been spayed or neutered and microchipped, in which event the fee shall be ten
dollars ($10.00). Except as otherwise provided in this Chapter, the permit fee shall be due and
payable annually on or before September 1 of each year and the permit shall be for a one year
period commencing September 1 of each said year and ending on August 31 of the following
year. If an owner submits proof that the ferret, dog, or cat was not acquired or did not become
six months until after February 28, the permit fee for the balance of the permit term shall be
$10.00. Annual permits will only be issued with valid proof the animal is in compliance with
subsection 6-4-14A of this chapter. If an owner fails to obtain a permit as required by this
section, in addition to any fine imposed, the permit fee shall be increased to fifty dollars
($50.00). Animals registered prior to July 1, 2011, that have a lifetime registration, are exempt
from the annual registration provision of this chapter.
D. Upon registering the animal, the owner shall receive a permit tag which must be fastened to the
animal's collar and worn by the animal at all times. Any ferret, dog or cat which does not have
such a tag while in or upon any public street may be deemed to be a stray pursuant to section 6-
4-10 of this chapter. (Ord. 11-19, 6-13-2011)
SECTION 4: The terms and conditions of this ordinance shall be severable and if any section,
term, provision, or condition is found to be invalid or unenforceable by any reason by a court of
competent jurisdiction, the remaining sections, terms, provisions, and conditions, shall remain in full
force and effect.
SECTION 5: In the event this ordinance or any Code amendment herein is in conflict with any
statute, ordinance, or resolution or part thereof, the amendments in this ordinance shall be controlling
and shall supersede all other statutes, ordinances, or resolutions but only to the extent of such conflict.
Except as amended in this ordinance, all chapters and sections of the Village of Morton Grove Village
Code are hereby restated, readopted, and shall remain in full force and effect.
SECTION 6: This Ordinance shall be in full force and effect from and after its passage,
approval and publication in pamphlet form according to law.
PASSED this 25th day of September 2017.
Trustee Grear
Trustee Minx
Trustee Ramos
Trustee Thill
Trustee Travis
Trustee Witko
APPROVED by me this 25th day of September 2017.
Daniel P. DiMaria, Village President
Village of Morton Grove
Cook County, Illinois
ATTESTED and FILED in my office
2e day of September 2017
Eileen Scanlon Harford, Village Clerk
Village of Morton Grove
Cook County, Illinois